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American Idol Season 7: Britney Spears Banned?

Sassy Smith — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:03:00 GMT

The 7th season of American Idol is almost upon us and guess who won't be attending?

Executive Producer of Idol, Nigel Lythgoe told reporters that he doesn't believe that Spears, "is in the right shape to serve as a celebrity mentor for the singing hopefuls. There will be no guest appearances on American Idol for Britney Spears any time soon." Smart move.

He continues, "Britney at this moment, I don't think is well enough to do anything and I think she needs looking after rather than being pushed in front of the cameras or pushing herself in front of cameras. I think she needs to get herself together, bless her."

Lythgoe commented that Britney would have been more than welcome last season. "I would have had Britney Spears last year for sure, when I thought she was trying to get it all together again."

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Jennifer Love Hewitt NOT Pregnant

Sassy Smith — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 16:02:00 GMT

According to a rep for Jennifer Love Hewitt's rep, she is NOT with child.

Love went on the defense recently about some unflattering photos of her backside and then speculation began about her being pregnant. She was honey mooning with hubby, actor Ross McCall, when the pics were snapped and thus began the controversy.

However, a rep from Jennifer's show, The Ghost Whisperer is denying the preggo rumors. "Not true. The stories are 100% false." Well, perhaps she is just putting a little weight on her behind (not that there's anything wrong with that) but if she starts to look like she swallowed the Christmas turkey, then I bet those pesky rumors will start again!

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Jamie Lynn Spears: "I Will Raise My Baby in Louisiana"

Sassy Smith — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:01:00 GMT

By now, we've all heard the news - Jamie Lynn Spears is pregnant and has shocked even her poptart of an older sister.

I'm still shaking my head, as I had high hopes that Jamie Lynn might learn a thing or two from her big sister-as in, not following in her trainwreck-y footsteps. However, there may be a glimmer of hope for the younger Spears - Jamie Lynn wants to raise her baby in her home state of Louisiana.

Of course it's always upsetting to hear of young teen baby mamas (I have to now explain this to my own 7 year old daughter, who loves "Zoey 101"/Jamie Lynn, who just one week ago said to me, "I hope Jamie Lynn doesn't turn out like Britney") but maybe Spears, even at the ripe old age of 16, realizes that in order for her child to have a chance at a 'normal' life, she has to get away from the glare of the paparazzi and those pesky flashing bulbs.

In her OK! magazine interview, the Zoey 101 star said that her pregnancy was a "shock for both of us (referring to her boyfriend Casey Aldridge), so unexpected. I was in complete and total shock and so was he." Ya, I bet that's an understatement.

Jamie Lynn didn't confide in her mother, Lynne right away. She took a couple of weeks to gather her thoughts and then broke the news to her parents shortly before the Thanksgiving holiday.

"I needed to work out what I would do for myself before I let anyone's opinion affect my decision. Then I told my parents and my friends. I was scared, but I had to do what was right for me."

Spears' mother Lynne, said to OK!, "I didn't believe it because Jamie Lynn's always been so conscientious. She's never late for her curfew. I was in shock. I mean, this is my 16-year-old baby." Jamie Lynn said that her mom was very upset at the news but "a week later, she had time to cope with it and became very supportive."

Mama Spears has reportedly put the release date of her "raising high profile children" book on hold. Gee, that's nice of her.

Although this news isn't what any parent wants to hear about their barely legal child, I have a feeling that Jamie Lynn will actually be a much better parent than her older sister, Brit. Hopefully she at least learned that much.

Good luck Jamie, good luck.

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Christmas With Britney Spears & Kevin Federline: Nasty Custody Battle And Mini Pianos

Sassy Smith — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:02:00 GMT

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline, had their Christmas plans all worked out, but now K'Fed may want to change that up a bit. Can't say I blame the dude.

Originally, the custody agreement between Brit and Kevin would be that he would get their boys, Sean Preston and Jayden James on Thanksgiving (which he did) and Spears would have them for Christmas. However, Kevin is having second thoughts about the Christmas plans as he's not exactly sure that he can trust his ex wife with his precious boys during the holiday. I think I'd be worried too. Federline isn't thrilled that his kids will be around Brit's "entourage" and that includes Sam Lutfi. You know, Sam, the guy who she eloped with, then didn't elope with, then wanted to marry, then can't marry because he's gay. That guy.

On a side note concerning Christmas, Britbrit has reportedly purchased some miniature pianos from Harrods as a gift for her boys. Perhaps she's hoping they follow in her musical footsteps-well hopefully they'll have TALENT.

A source said Spears was not "trying to spoil her sons, nor engage in a Christmas gifting competition with ex Kevin Federline." Same source reportedly added, that Brit is "very grateful that she will be with her boys during Christmas. And she plans on having full legal custody by this time next year." Excuse me while I DIE FROM LAUGHING.

While I think kids deserve the right to have both of their parents in their life, those parents have a duty to their children to be the BEST possible parent they can be. At this point, I don't think Spears is making the cut. Perhaps if she put half as much effort into being a good mom as she does being a 'beautiful pro,' then maybe she COULD win legal custody of her sons.

Merry Christmas Sean Preston and Jayden James.

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