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McCain Disses David Letterman Big Time: Video

Karl Erikson — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:21:00 GMT

Wow, don't screw with David Letterman. John McCain, GOP Presidential candidate was supposed to appear on David Letterman last night but backed out at the very last minute because of his "suspended" campaign. I don't give a damn what's happening - short of a heart attack or a death in the family, you don't leave someone in a lurch like that. At least get SuperMom Sarah Palin to stand in for you, but to just back out of a major talk show like that? Stinks.

To make matters worse, McCain DIDN'T zoom off for Washington like he said he was going to. No, instead, while Letterman's show was taping, McCain was doing an interview with Katie Couric for CBS News. Did he not think Letterman would find out about that?

Here's video of Letterman and his McCain commentary. He says, "This is not the way a hero behaves." Then, while Keith Olbermann (who filled in for McCain) is with him, he catches McCain in the act with Katie Couric. Must see video.

Again, don't screw with Letterman.

Bad form, John. Bad form.

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Britney Spears: Daddy's Movin' In!

Sassy Smith — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 22:04:00 GMT

Britney's early release yesterday shocked alot of people and has her parents gravely concerned for their daughter's well being and safety.

Jamie Spears, was granted control over Brit's financial and legal affairs last week after she was committed to the pysch ward at UCLA Medical Center. Now, because his daughter was released before the 14 day extended hospital stay, Daddy Spears has plans to move in with Brit!

Sources close to the situation say that Jamie is not happy that his daughter was granted an early release, only three days after doctors told the family that Britney would he held for an additional 14 days so she could receive further testing.

An insider spoke to Life & Style, "The doctors decided that as long as she's taking her medication - which she has been doing - Britney is no longer a threat (to herself). Jamie begged the doctors to keep her in longer. He was very disappointed with the decision. So Jamie decided to move into the house with her and look after her. And that's good for now, because Britney wants her daddy."

And as we all saw yesterday, Britney was ~~back to her usual crazy antics~~ doing her best to keep out of the public eye. Ah huh.

Photo source: The Superficial

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Sassy Smith — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:17:00 GMT

Britney Spears has been released from the psych ward at UCLA! According to TMZ this is how it happened:

Britney did not pose the legal danger to herself or to others, such that they could continue to hold her against her will.

As a result, she was released today and we're told she's already back home.

The conservatorship is still in place. Sources connected with the case say they anticipated that UCLA would probably release her before the 14-day extension because she became cooperative and relatively stable.

We're told the goal with Brit's mom and dad was to establish the conservatorship while she was hospitalized so she would return home to a controlled environment rather than the chaos that consumed her life.

I'm thinking what you're thinking: WTF? I don't see anything good happening with Spears being released before the additional 14 day stay was up. Look out y'all, Brit's on the loose!

Photo source: The Superficial

Spears' Statement Against Sam Lutfi

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Spears' Statement Against Sam Lutfi

HerBadMother — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:03:00 GMT

Wow. If even five words of this is true, Sam Lutfi is one messed up dude and the whole Spears story is hella lot more tragic than we thought (which, obvz, is saying a LOT.)

Here's the text of the formal allegations made by Britney's mother:

I, Lynne Spears, declare:

I am the mother of Britney Spears (“Britney”)., who is the subject of this action. I have personal knowledge of each of the facts set forth in this Declaration, and can testify completely thereto, except as this matters stated on information and belief, and as to such matters I believe them to be true.

This past Monday night (Jan. 28), Britney’s father, Jamie, and I (in separate cars) went to Britney’s house in Beverly Hills because we had heard news reports that Britney had just been in a big fight with Sam Lufti aka Sam Lufti (“sam”), the man who has inserted himself into my daughter’s life, home and finances, and that she was crying. We were very concerned about her safety. We arrived at the Summit Community gatehouse in BHPO at approximately 10 p.m. I was with my friend Jackie.

The guards at the gatehouse stopped us there for awhile. Jackie, Jamie and I finally proceeded to Britney’s house and entered it. We were able to enter the house because it was not locked. Britney does not lock her doors and currently there are no security guards around her residence. Britney was not home. We found Sam, and sam said as we walked in the door that Britney only wanted me to come to the house, and that she was afraid to see her dad.

Two or three paparazzi came into the house and entered the kitchen. They greeted Sam. The paparazzi then reported to Sam where Britney currently was. From the conversation between Sam and the paparazzi I determined that sam had given Felipe (another paparazzi) one of Britney’s cars to get her out of the house when he heard that Jamie and I were on our way to see Britney. I also understood from the conversation that Sam disabled all of Britney's cars. (she has several at her residence.)

Sam had told Britney that Jamie and I were coming to the house to do an intervention, and that Britney panicked and took off with Felipe. Another man named Chad Hardcastle was in the house.

I also heard the evening that Britney’s and Sam’s fight that evening, Sam had told Britney that she was an unfit mother, a piece of trash and a whore, that she cares more about Adnan, her current boyfriend, than she cares about her kids, and that she does not deserve her kids.

The paparazzi reported to Sam and addressed him with great respect. They treated him like a general. He instructed them to get her back to the house. They later told Sam that Britney was on her way back.

Britney then came back to the house with Adnan, who is also a paparazzi. Sam then told Jackie that we needed to do whatever he tells us. I objected. He then told me, “I’m the one who spends 24/7 with your daughter. I sleep in cars outside her house so she can’t leave.” Sam then said, “You people throw everyone under the bus, if you don’t listen to me I’m going to make your name sh** in the papers.”

As I looked around the kitchen, I noticed that in the middle of the kitchen table there was a large car battery. At some point during the evening I learned that the car battery was there so Sam could charge his cell phone. Although Britney has several cell phones, he told us that he had disposed of all of the phone chargers and had made the house phones unworkable.

Sam told Jackie and me to tell ADnan to leave Britney alone and to get the F*** out of the house. Jackie refused. Sam then said to tell Britney that Adnan is gay. Adnan stayed at the house a little longer. Sam quietly said something to Adnan and Adnan promptly left the house.

Britney came into the room looking for Adnan. Sam told her that Adnan was in the bathroom. Britney then asked me, “Is Adnan gay?” While Britney was out of earshot, Sam told Jackie and me that we should pretend that Adnan was in the bathroom so Britney wouldn’t leave.

Britney then became very agitated and could not stop moving. She cleaned the house. She changed her clothes many times. She also changed her three dogs’ clothes many times. Britney spoke to me in a tone and with the level of understanding of a very young girl. Britney then picked up a bottle of pill sand read part of the label and asked us, “What does insomnia mean?” Sam told her that the pills will help her stay awake.

Sam told Jackie and me that he grinds up Britney’s pills, which were on the counter and included Risperdol and Seroquel. He told us that he puts them in her food that that was the reason she had been quiet for the last three days (she had been sleeping.) He told us that the doctor who is treating her now is trying to get her into a sleep-induced coma so that they could then give her drugs to heal her brain.

Sam then encouraged us to sit down on a sofa and do “tequila shots.” Jackie and I said we did not want to. Britney seemed to follow our lead. Sam then got some wine out and said, “Let’s all do toasts with wine.” Britney said that she didn’t want to, she wanted a pretty glass. Sam found a glass with a stem and poured wine for Britney when we were not looking. Britney refused to drink her wine and asked to drink mine.

Shortly afterward, Sam went back into the kitchen and was standing behind a raised bar so that we could not see what his hands were doing on the counter. Sam then said to Britney, “let’s go upstairs,” and Britney followed him. Britney had calmed down by the time she went upstairs.

A little while later, Britney came downstairs. She seemed agitated again and told us that she wanted to go to Rite Aid for lipsticks. It was now past midnight. Jackie and I said we would take her. Sam told us that he wanted to follow us in his car. We told him that he shouldn’t because the paparazzi were in front of the neighbor’s house and would harass us. As were were about to drive off, Sam jumped into the bask seat of the car. The paparazzi followed. Sam and I were sitting in the back seat, with Chad as well. He told me that he gave Britney something (when they were upstairs) to make her more light-hearted, happy, and fun. We entered Rite Aid and Britney chose her lipstick. The manager said it is dangerous out there, which it was. When Britney gave the cashier her credit card, the cahsier told her it was not working. I paid for the lipstick and the manager told us we could leave through the side door so no one could see us. Sam insisted we leave through the front door and he put his arms around Britney and me for the paparazzi to take photos. I disengaged as quickly as I could.

Sam told me,” You’d better learn that I control everything. I control Howard Grossman, Britney’s business manger. I control her attorney's and the security guards at the gate. They don’t listen to Britney, they listen to me. That’s why Jamie was gone tonight.”

At another point in the evening, Sam bragged to me that he is the one who receives Britney's checks and that one of them was for me. I told Sam that I hadn't gotten any checks from Britney. Sam then told me that they are in his car. He told me that if he weren't in the house to give Britney her medicine, she would kill herself. Then he said to me "If you try to get rid of me, she'll be dead and I'll piss on her grave."

He then proclaimed that he has been in the family for a year and that he had one nothing but good for Britney. At this point, it was two or three in the morning. Britney was meandering around the house. She would let me hug her, but she was out of it.

At one point during the night, Sam was screaming at me and Britney said to me, “Sam treats me like that.” Then she picked up the house phone and said, “Look at the phone, it doesn’t work.” Sam then blamed the dead phone on Britney. Jackie spoke up and said to Sam, “You said you cut down the phone wire.”

Britney then said again at some point during the night, “When do I get to see my babies?” Sam answered, “Wednesday. “ Britney then said, “What do I have to do to see them?” Sam responded, “Take the pills I tell you to take.” Britney said, “I don’t like the pills and I don’t like the psychiatrist. Can’t I see another psychiatrist so I can see my babies?” Sam responded, “If I told you to take 10 pills a day, you should do what I tell you to see your babies.” Jackie then said, “Britney, your parents can help you find a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist needs to get to know you to give you the right medicine.” Sam then raised his voice and said, “Why don’t you get back with Kevin.”

Britney then said, “I’ll do anything to get them back.”

At some point during the evening, Sam said that Britney decided that he should be her manager.

Adnan has called me and told me he’s worried about Britney. He told me that Sam hides the phones and tells her he has lost them. He also hides her dog, London. She looks for him all over the house crying and then Sam brings the dog from the hiding place and acts like her savior.

While we were at Rite Aid, Britney went in and out of her British accent.

At 4 a.m., I was exhausted and wanted to leave. Sam blocked my car so I could not leave. I threatened to call Jamie on the phone.

Britney said, “I want my Daddy up here. I want to talk to my Daddy.” I reached Jamie on the phone and gave the phone to Britney. I heard her tell him that she wanted to see him. He said, “right now baby?” and she said, “no.” He said, “10:00 in the morning?” and she said, “no, noon.”

I spent the rest of the night at Britney’s house and for the first time in a very long time, when I lay down to sleep, I felt very agitated. I could not fall asleep at all. I felt like I had had coffee. Jackie, who had gone home earlier, later told me that she also could not sleep at all, and felt like she had had coffee.

Jamie came to pick me up the next morning. Jamie gave Britney a big hug and said to her, “baby, you’re OK?” Britney said, “I’m fine,” then burst into tears.

“To my knowledge, Britney never went to sleep that night and was very agitated for most of the night.

Sam and Chad, however, slept in the “smoking room,” a small room downstairs on the first floor of the house.

Later the next day, on January 29, Jackie showed me a text message she had received from Sam: “Thanks for telling Jamie all your bulls**t. He just hit me. Now you guys did your deed. Much accomplished. Good job.

I did not see Britney again until I arrived at her house on Wednesday night after Sam called me and told me to come to the house. When we arrived, Britney seemed subdued. The police arrived and took her to the Neuro Psychiatric Institute at UCLA (“NPI”). While at NPI, I l earned that Britney informed her doctor, Lee Sadja, MD, that she had also taken Aderol.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on January 31, 2008 at Los Angeles, California.

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Grandpa Spears Talks Jamie Lynn And His Fondness of Guns

Sassy Smith — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:04:00 GMT

Spears' family members seem to be coming out of the woodwork to give their two cents worth on the family dynamic.

According to June Spears, paternal grandfather of Brit and Jamie Lynn, their mother Lynne is not coping well with the pending birth of Jamie Lynn's baby. Grandpa says that Mama Spears is in "denial" about her teenage daughter's pregnancy. Well Ms. Spears burying your head in the sand isn't going to make it go away.

The 77-year-old said to the New York Daily News: "Lynne keeps Jamie-Lynn hidden. Lynne is in denial about the pregnancy. She thinks it's just going to to away, but it's not. It's going to get bigger and bigger." Yup, and so is Jamie Lynne's baby bump!

The old timer also mentioned that he doesn't drink and has a fondness for firearms, keeping a gun under the seat in his truck. Asked if he'd ever shot any reporters, he replied: "Maybe I have, maybe I haven't." Ah okay?

The whole Spears clan seems ~~a bit nutters~~ stable!

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Did Sam Lufti Drug Britney?

HerBadMother — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:32:00 GMT

According to the restraining order placed by Britney Spears' parents against Sam Lufit, Lufti drugged Britney and cut her phone lines and repeatedly called her an unfit mother. Among other things. All of which, if true, make that 'kidnapping' concern look a little less ludicrous.

TMZ has obtained a copy of the order, and is reporting that it requires Lutfi to stay 250 yards away from Britney, UCLA Medical Center, her parents' homes, siblings' homes, childrens' homes and Britney's homes.

According to TMZ: the document states that "(Lufti) has cut Britney's home phone line and removed her cell phone chargers. He yells at her. He claims to control everything."

According to a declaration filed by Lynne Spears, on January 28, Lynne and Jamie arrived for an intervention -- "Sam had told Britney that she was an unfit mother, a piece of trash and a whore, that she cares more about Adnan, her current boyfriend, than she cares about her kids, and that she does not deserve the kids."

At one point, Britney "picked up a bottle of pills and read part of the label and asked us, 'What does insomnia mean?' Sam told her that the pills will help her stay awake." Lynne continues, "Sam told Jackie and me that he grinds up Britney's pills, which were on the counter and included Risperdal (an anti-psychotic drug for schizophrenia and bipolarity) and Seroquel." The docs continue, "He told us that the doctor who is treating her now is trying to get her into a sleep-induced coma so that they could then give her drugs to heal her brain."

According to the docs, Sam then encouraged Brit "to do tequila shots." The document then claims Sam said, "let's all do toasts with wine." Brit refused to drink.

Lynne claims before leaving for the drug store that night, Sam gave her drugs upstairs "to make her more light-hearted, happy, and fun."

During a dispute later that night, Sam allegedly said, "If you try to get rid of me, she'll be dead and I'll piss on her grave."

Twisted, twisted, twisted. And then some.

Source; Photo - TMZ

Britney Upset Over Stolen Sex Tape

Sassy Smith — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 23:06:00 GMT

Oops she did it again? Did Britney Spears make a homemade sex tape? And if yes, is that sex tape in the hands of a thief?

Reportedly there was a break-in sometime on Friday at Britney's home. Her parents said that "several personal items" were taken - that they'd noticed missing items when they arrived to their daughter's house after she was admitted to UCLA Medical Center psych ward.

The "alleged" tape supposedly shows Spears having sex (not sure with whom) and also shows her taking drugs (not sure what type of drugs).

An insider was quoted: "This is the last thing Britney needs. She's on the edge. All her secrets could be revealed. Some of the things that may have been taken are dynamite. It doesn't bear thinking about . They could have anything - all her secrets could be out."

Geez haven't we seen Brit air out her dirty laundry in public already? Would a sex tape honestly be that thrilling? There were rumors last year that Spears and now ex husband Kevin Federline had "starred" in their own sex video but those reports were denied. Then, yet another sex tape allegation surfaced - this one featuring a bald-headed Britney performing certain "acts" with a man and 2 women and it was apparently leaked online. However, it's not been proven either way.

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Britney Is Poor Y'all - Let's Take Up A Collection!

Sassy Smith — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:06:00 GMT

Britney Spears used to be worth ALOT - now, not so much. In 2007, Spears was listed in Forbes mag as one of THE richest women in entertainment and her net worth was estimated at $100 million.

Howard Grossman, her business manager was tight lipped as to the size and condition of her estate, but it was revealed in court that Spears is ONLY worth $40 million now. Um, only $40 million smackeroos? Gosh, how sad for Brit. How will she ever get through life on FORTY MILLION DOLLARS? I wish I had that problem.

Brit's new lawyer told Pagesix.com that Spears has filed a $17 million IRS tax audit involving Jive Records, in an effort to get money back that had been paid by the label.

Also at issue in the hearing, which continues now, are 15 businesses in Britney's name. Each one of them covers a specific part of her empire, from publishing and touring to her fragrance and other merchandise.

Sure, if someone - Britney's label or any other money grubbing party/person took funds from Spears that they weren't entitled to, that certainly isn't right but the chick still has about $40 million, so I don't think she's going to be living in a cardboard box on Main Street anytime soon. I want to add 'because she's living in a padded room right now,' but that's mean, so I won't say that. Excuse me while I polish my halo.

Photo source: The Superficial

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HerBadMother — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 13:34:00 GMT

Adnan Ghalib - Britney Spears' paparazzo boyfriend - was reportedly kicked out of the hospital when he tried to visit Britney yesterday.

Sources differ on how long he was actually in the hospital - some say that he was turned away immediately; others that he was inside for a few minutes - but apparently, regardless of how long he was inside, when he emerged he looked, according to one witness, he looked "very, very sad... "he didn't talk to anyone and tried to avoid having his picture taken. He was very upset."

Lynne Spears - who, with Britney's father, has custody over Britney in the form of a conservatorship - is reported to have been the one who put the boots to Adnan.

So, is Adnan our mysterious "kidnap threat"? He doesn't have a restraining order against him - as does Sam Lufti - but he has been known to take Britney and disappear to Mexico. Hmmm...

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Britney P*ssed At Daddy Spears

Sassy Smith — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 01:23:00 GMT

Britney Spears is not happy with her daddy, Jamie Spears. Brit wanted to take back control of her estate after her father was awarded conservatorship last Friday. Spears was contesting the decision, however as of today, her dad will remain as conservator until February 14.

From TMZ:

Britbrit's new lawyer, Andrew Streisand, had requested that her bank and business manager be given the conservatorship, as having estranged dad Jamie in charge was causing his client additional distress.

The poptart is still in hospital. Will the craziness for this chick ever end?

Photo source: The Superficial

Who's Planning To Kidnap Britney?

HerBadMother — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 23:06:00 GMT

According to those in charge of her care, Britney's at real risk of being kidnapped.

Both the court commissioner in charge of her hearings and her lawyers are saying that there's a very real risk that she might be kidnapped. They're not saying by whom, but it sounds like they have somebody - or somebodies, plural - in mind.

According to E! Online:

News that Spears may be prolonging her stay in the hospital's psych ward, where she has been undergoing a battery of mental evaluations since voluntarily checking into the facility in the early-morning hours Thursday, comes in the wake of confirmation that even if she's allowed to leave the hospital, she won't get far.

E! News has confirmed that during the emergency Friday afternoon hearing, in which the singer's father, Jamie Spears, and attorney Andrew Wallete were appointed temporary coconservatorship over decisions pertaining to the Blackout singer's estate and a restraining order was granted on behalf of Spears against manager-pal Sam Lutfi, court commissioner Reva Goetz said a free Spears had the potential to be either a "flight or kidnapping risk."

While neither Goetz nor attorneys for Spears mentioned in the hearing who they feared posed the possible risk of facilitating either a flight or kidnap situation, the source told E! News the Spears family was taking great precautions to ensure their daughter's safety.

"Britney will now be provided adequate security. She had been convinced in the past to do away with personal security by certain people in her life, and that was very dangerous. It was a possibly deadly situation."

The source also confirmed that the amped-up security measures were particularly in response to the kidnap risk, saying the real danger lay in what may happen if Spears leaves UCLA Medical Center without being in the proper state of mind, adding, "Should she be released too early, hypothetically someone could try to take her away."

Clearly, those close to Britney have somebody in mind as a potential kidnapper. Who might that be? Adnan the lascivious paparazzo? Sam Lufti the manager-cum-burglar? DR. PHIL?

It's like a really, really twisted game of Clue.

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Britney Spears Sex Tape Stolen? Sam Lutfi Questioned by LAPD

Sassy Smith — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 13:03:00 GMT

Reports from pagesix say that Sam Lutfi - Britney's manager? was questioned by the LAPD about a burglary that allegedly took place at Spears' house sometime after she was admitted to the hospital.

Brit's parents, Jamie and Lynne noticed that "several personal items" were missing when they arrived Friday night to their daughter's home. Lutfi was apparently "voluntarily" questioned and is not considered a suspect. Ya, because that dude is on the up and up. And what "personal" items would have been taken? Photos? Perhaps a sex tape? Can you imagine? I mean we've seen Britney's tonsils via her vagina, so would a Brit homemade sex tape really be that thrilling?

LAPD spokespersons would not confirm or deny if Sam was questioned, however a source said: "No, one has been ruled out as a suspect, and this is an ongoing investigation."

"Britney has has no contact with Lutfi since her dad became conservator to her on Friday," a UCLA Medical Center source told pagesix.

I have a feeling that we've not heard the last of Sam Lutfi.

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Britney's In And Out?

Sassy Smith — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:06:00 GMT

Absolutely not what you're thinking.... Before Sam Lutfi got the big ol' boot in the ass to stay away from Britney, he brought her some ~~junk~~ good food - In-N-Out take out. When you're on the psych ward, you still want to be able to get your fix, ah, no pun intended.

Lutfi was of course swamped with questions by the paps. When asked how Britney's doing, he replied "good." Ah huh. She's probably better than Sam is at this point.

Spears' parents are in control now, but I expect Sam will put up a fight. I mean his cash cow is being cut off from him, so I betcha he'll be causing a stink!

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Britney Now Legally Under Dad's Control

HerBadMother — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 11:02:00 GMT

That court-battle for control over Britney? It's been settled: her dad - Jamie Spears - was granted control over Britney, her assets and her affairs.

According to the Guardian:

A Los Angeles court has placed Britney Spears and her estate under the temporary control of her father while she remains under round-the-clock supervision in a psychiatric hospital.

Jamie Spears petitioned for the emergency "temporary conservatorship" order yesterday, and was given control over his daughter's financial assets including her Hollywood home and credit cards. The order is granted by a court when a person is deemed unable to look after themselves or manage their own affairs...

Mr Spears has the power to bar people from visiting her in hospital, will have sole control over her medical records, and can cancel any contracts she may have signed. He was also named conservator of Spears herself after Commissioner Reva Goetz told a packed courtroom that conservatorship over her person was necessary and appropriate: "It is in the best interests of the conservatee to have conservatorship over her person."

The ruling follows a conflict between Britney's parents and her former manager, Sam Lufti - reported HERE - over who should take responsibility for her. The court issued a 22-day restraining order against Lufti.

Britney certainly seems to need someone to look after her, but do her parents really have her best interests at heart? Let's hope this works out for the best.

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The Britney Saga Gets Uglier

HerBadMother — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 02:35:00 GMT

So, Britney's parents have gone to court to secure control over her medical care. Specifically, they've asked for a conservatorship, which would give them decision-making control over her affairs - including her financial affairs. They say it's necessary because Sam Lufti and Adnan Ghalib are squandering her assets. But Lufti says that Brit's parents just want those assets for themselves. Brit's parent's response? Get a restraining order against Lufti so that he can't get near Britney.

UGH. It's really not clear who the good guys and bad guys are here. Sadly, odds are that they're all bad. The story...

According to TMZ: "the conservatorship would... allow (Britney's parents) to control Britney's financial affairs. Both parents have made it clear: they believe Lutfi and Adnan Ghalib are squandering Brit's assets." But Sam Lutfi says that Lynne is after that money for herself.

A family source provided People with some interesting info:

"As the money came in, the family began to fight more. If Britney was aggravated with Lynne, maybe Bryan would side with Britney because he was on the payroll." Now, "It doesn't seem like there's much of a payroll, I guess they might have to get jobs like the rest of us."

The Superficial adds that a source in the Federline camp paints an interesting picture of Sam that explains the rants Britney made about Lynne and her boyfriend: the source says that Lutfi has been "telling Britney that Adnan [Ghalib] and her mother have been conspiring to do this so he looks like a savior. It's really sick and crazy."

Sick and crazy indeed. And whether it's because Sam Lufti is a sick and crazy opportunistic asshole, or because he exerts too much influence over Britney and is getting in the way of her parents' money-grubby plans, or BOTH, Lynne and Jamie Spears have managed to get a restraining order against him. So, um, they win? For now?

Twisted, twisted, twisted. I've gotten a bit too tired of the whole Britney saga to feel too much sympathy for her, but this gets me close. Is there nobody close to this girl who simply has her best interests at heart? SO. SAD.

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Dr. Phil, Shut Your Piehole

sweatpantsmom — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:05:00 GMT

I was going to title this post "Dr. Phil, Stop Talking" or "No More Comments, Dr. Phil" but I realized those probably weren't strong enough because this guy? Doesn't get the message.

After getting slammed by the psychiatry community and the Spears family for his self-aggrandizing comments after Britney Spears' last meltdown, Dr. Phil McGraw went on The View on Thursday morning and ran his mouth once again about Spears' latest hospitalization.

Attempting to defend his last breach, McGraw said he was only tying to "start a low-key dialogue that might make her open to seeking help." To give himself credit he pointed out that it seems to be the path she's taking, and then added, "If that starts [her] on the road to intervention, then that is a good thing."

Thanks, Dr. Phil. Now shut your piehole.

Paparazzo Quits, Because "Britney Is Going To Come To Some Horrific End"

HerBadMother — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 16:55:00 GMT

Holy shiz - is there a change a-happenin' in the world of entertainment news? First ET backs down from airing that terrible video of Heath Ledger, and now this: a paparazzo has resigned from his job over what he calls the increasingly dangerous 'aggressive' tactics used in pursuing Britney Spears.

The story, from The Guardian: Paparazzo quits in protest at Britney 'hounding'

When paparazzi have a crisis of conscience over the wellbeing of their celebrity prey, events have clearly reached a serious level. So it is with Britney Spears, the troubled pop star and America's favourite tabloid fodder, who was back under psychiatric evaluation in a Los Angeles hospital last night after the latest in a series of highly publicised meltdowns.

As the singer's family and manager bickered over the right to direct her treatment after a court-ordered commitment into mental health care, a British photographer who has quit the chasing media pack warned the hounding could kill her.

Nick Stern has resigned from Splash, a Los Angeles-based, British-owned celebrity picture agency, in protest at the "aggressive" tactics employed in pursuing Spears, and predicted tragedy.
"Directly or indirectly, Britney is going to come to some horrific end, or a member of the public will," he said. "It's not what's being done, it's the way it's being done. As she continues to deteriorate psychologically, I just can't see a positive way out."

The biggest threat, Stern said, came from the high-speed convoy of photographers' cars and motorcycles that follow Spears' every move through Los Angeles. The pursuit reached a new frenzy in the early hours of yesterday when the paparazzi tailed an ambulance and police escort taking the 26-year-old singer to hospital for the second time this month.

According to the Los Angeles Times, the trail of emergency vehicles that took Spears to the UCLA Medical Centre stretched longer than a football field. In an operation conducted with military precision, police and medical crews spoke secretively of "delivering the package", in a failed attempt to throw photographers off the scent.

"The paps are completely out of control," said Stern, 43. "It's not unusual to have 20 or 30 cars pursuing her at any one time. It's become acceptable to drive at 80mph down the wrong side of the street into oncoming traffic. I was horrified at what goes on. It's so aggressive, there are fights and crashes and slashed tyres. I felt I needed to say something."

Wow. He might also try to convince his colleagues to stop dating her, but I quibble. It's a powerful message that he's sending. Good for him.

Sam Lutfi? Adnan Ghalib? Britney Accuses Mom of Sleeping With Her Boyfriend

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 18:15:00 GMT

Can this story get any more bizarre? Sources tell TMZ that during the chaos taking place while Britney was being admitted to UCLA Medical Center, Spears accused mom Lynne of "sleeping with my boyfriend."

Britney didn't indicate who she was referring to, but let's just hope it was the delusional rant of someone who hasn't slept in three days.

[photo: Usmagazine.com]

It's Official: Britney Spears On Psychiatric Hold

Sassy Smith — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:42:00 GMT

It's official - Britney Spears is now on a 5150 psychiatric hold, signed by an L.A. County Superior Court judge. This means she'll be held for 72 hours at UCLA Medical Center. TMZ is reporting that Spears could possibly be held for an additional 14 days. Let's hope so! This woman is in dire need of help.

Apparently Brit's parents, Lynne and Jamie have been working closely with LAPD for weeks to try to get their daughter back into psychiatric care. Maybe this time, Britney will stay put and things will improve.

Photo source: The Superficial

Britney at UCLA Medical Center: Adnan In, Sam Out

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 11:02:00 GMT

X17 is reporting that paparazzi/boyfriend/user Adnan Ghalib is inside UCLA Medical Center now with Britney's mom, Lynne.

Sam Lutfi attempted to enter the building but was denied entry and told to leave the premises. A source told TMZ that during the earlier incident at Spears' home there was "extreme tension inside the house" between Lutfi and members of Spears' family.

The fighting between Lutfi and Lynne Spears has been going on for some time, with Lutfi worried that Ghalib was gaining influence with Lynne.. Among other things, Lynne has been concerned, understandably, about Lutfi's intentions with Britney and her safety while under his "care."

More details as they develop...

Britney Went Willingly, No Suicide Attempt

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:47:00 GMT

TMZ is reporting that the plan to get Britney committed had been organized for days. It was supposed to take place last night, but was aborted at the last minute. Apparently the plan was so complicated that the FAA had cleared airspace en route to the hospital.

Spears has been admitted to UCLA Medical Center and not Cedars Sinai has previously assumed.

Despite initial reports, it is now being reported that there was no suicide call from Spears' home. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that the psychiatrist that made the initial call never mentioned suicide, only Spears' erratic behavior.

More details as they develop...

Britney Spears About To Be Committed

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:25:00 GMT

TMZ is reporting that ambulances are on their way to Spears Beverly Hills home now. Sources say that Britney's psychiatrist was with her tonight and was alarmed by her behavior enough to call the North Hollywood division of the LAPD, which is what set tonight's events in motion. It's being reported that the shrink feels Brit needs to be hospitalized on another 5150 hold, meaning she is a danger to herself and others.

It is expected that Spears will be taken to Cedars Sinai Medical Center.

More details as they develop...

BREAKING NEWS: Britney Spears Allegedly Attempts Suicide

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:01:00 GMT

CBS news, citing X17 as their source, is reporting that Britney Spears attempted suicide on Wednesday night. TMZ had reported earlier that a crush of paparazzi, several news vans and helicopters were seen around Spears' home. Lynne Spears rushed to the Beverly Hills residence and later told an X17 photographer that "Britney is fine" but did not comment on the reports of a suicide attempt.

More details as they develop...