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February 28, 2003 - After Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst appeared on the Howard Stern show earlier this morning to offered intimate details about his professional and personal relationship with the Britney Spears, her responded to MTV News. "It's sad that he's decided to make up stories, and the situation feels very junior high school," a spokesperson for Spears said. Read more.

February 28, 2003 - Conan O'Brien had his regular If They Mated feature on last night on Late Night. Amongst the celebrities he coupled were Leonardo DiCaprio and Christina Aguilera, and Britney Spears and Colin Farrell. Read here for the photos and Conan's comments.

February 28, 2003 - The Sun reports Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst decided to set the record straight after initially telling fans about their romance on his official website. Durst said, "I would not be doing this kiss and tell if Britney had been honest. She's a sweet girl. But she's too immature — I don't know what she's worried about." Durst added, "It's unbelievable the crap she has been talking." Durst says Britney had been "forward and aggressive" in bed and also hinted that she was a natural blonde. Read more.

February 28, 2003 - Britney Spears and friend drive thru In-N-Out Burger on Thursday (February 27) in Hollywood, California before going shopping. Check out pictures from GettyImages.

February 28, 2003 - Star magazine reports Britney Spears recently stopped by Tobey Maguire's new Hollywood Hills home to welcome him to the neighborhood. She happened to drop by while Tobey was in the middle of a meeting with an interior designer, and Spears decided to offer her own design ideas to the 'Spider-Man' star.

February 28, 2003 - Ted Casablanca of E! Online has a post Grammy report with gossip on Justin Timberlake and Kylie Minogue, and talk that the *NSYNC star is still not over Britney Spears. "He's still not over her," says a Timberlake pal. "I don't think they'll get back together, but [Justin] still needs more time." Also gossip on Robbie Williams, JC Chasez, and how Britney and a pal recently got nipple piercings after dining together dressed as twins. Read more.

February 28, 2003 - The Chicago Sun-Times reports that sources close to Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst say he can barely stop talking about Britney Spears, even though she has very quickly ''moved on with her life ...Fred was clearly just a very short chapter in her book,'' says one music industry insider.

February 28, 2003 - britney4ever writes "Today on TRL when Carson Daly asked Bruce Willis about rumors of 'Die Hard 4', he said that he really doesn't know anything about that and there's no script yet. When Carson said Britney Spears said she wanted to play his daughter, he looked very happy but said again he didn't know what they're trying to do with it."

February 28, 2003 - Fred Durst was on the Howard Stern show on Thursday where he opened up about his short relationship with Britney Spears, which she has denied. Here's what MarksFriggin.com had to say about the situation.

February 28, 2003 - britney4ever writes "WorldOfBritney reports more 4th Britney's album rumors! Thats what the webmaster writes, "I just want to say... this is NOTHING official... I don't want anybody to think any of this is the final deal... take it as something more like "semi-official" because I got this from a semi-official source. It may be and it may not be, but you know, it's still too early to tell....but apparently, the album will be titled "I Said." Read more.

February 27, 2003 - A spokeswoman for Britney Spears is denying The Sun's report that *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake's grandmother Sadie Bomar said Spears knocked on his hotel room door at 1 a.m. "This never happened," she told Jeannette Walls of MSNBC.

February 27, 2003 - britney4ever writes "It's posted in her official website again, Christina Aguilera will release 'Fighter' and the MTV 'Making of the Video' will premiere in late March."

February 27, 2003 - jimmyp writes "Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst will be on the Stern either today or Friday. You can bet that Britney Spears will be a focal point of the interview."

February 26, 2003 - Courtney Love posted another rambling message on the Hole message board with attacks on Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst for the Britney Spears fiasco, and he took a shot at Christina Aguilera while offering sex advice for Spears as well. Commenting on Spears' quicky "relationship" with Colin Farrell, Love says, "Learn to fu** honey before you get up there with a drunk Irishmen boxer. I adore Colin Ffarrell but I love those shots. He's so obviously going 'look what I get to assfu** tonight yeehawww' (I love Farrell - I hear he's here tomorrow- I am soooo by the pool!) And she's sooo looking like, "Oh God, what have I done. Ahh, I am like so uncomfortable with these ... ooohey wonder if he'll try an assfu** me - this is waaay scarrry- mommmy! Well Brit, bad girls do backdoor once in awhile - so jeez, better get rid of the fear." Read more. [Requires registration]

February 26, 2003 - According to the New York Post, Britney Spears is furious at Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst for writing 'Just Drop Dead', which she believes is about her. "Fred wrote three songs for Britney's album and she has dumped them all," a pal said. "She doesn't want anything to do with him." Meanwhile, in wake of constant reports of the pop tart partying, pals add that Britney's mother Lynne and her manager took the singer aside for an "intervention," and now Spears has dropped out of sight. "She is busy recording her new album due out in the fall," a pal adds. "No one knows specifically where she is, but some of the album will be done in Los Angeles."

February 26, 2003 - britney4ever writes "Bombasticbritney.com reports that Britney Spears' new album, which is rumored to be titled, 'I Said,' is very close to being done. The first single is rumored to be a song which is co-written and co-produced by Britney, with main producer(s) the Neptunes and/or Timbaland. Britney described her album as hip hop, blues, and "clubbish," songs. The album is slated for now, as a late September/early October release. Britney is also rumored to perform the first single on the night of the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards."

February 25, 2003 - The New York Post reports *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake exchanging hard glances with Wade Robson at Suede. It is Robson who is often cited as the man Britney Spears had cheated on him with, leading Justin to break up with Britney.

February 25, 2003 - There was talk going back and forth about Britney Spears attending the Grammy Awards on Sunday. We know she was in town, appearing on Saturday Night Live the night before. While there was a seat assigned for her, many may believe she didn't show because ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC was presenting with Kylie Minogue. She also may have wanted to avoid Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, and media grilling she'd get about both. Meanwhile, Spears also likely would want to stay away in light of the shocking charges fresh from Star magazine alleging her cocaine use, preferring it to blow over.

February 25, 2003 - britney4ever writes "Britneyspears.org reports thet Britney Spears will perform at Junior Eurovision Song Contest The first Junior Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Copenhagen on November 15, 2003. It is expected to be hosted by Ronan Keating. Robbie Williams, *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears are expected to perform. All contestants must be aged 8 to 15 years old on the day of their national final. They must have written and composed their song themselves, with no professional help. 15 EBU members will take part in the two hour show, representing Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, FYR Macedonia, Germany, Greece, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, UK. The result will be decided by international televoting, and the winning song will be released internationally by EMI."

February 25, 2003 - The Britney Spears Star magazine article has been typed up and posted online. The singer's bodyguard, Big Rob, has reportedly had a falling out with her over cocaine use. "Britney's been hanging out with a bad crowd lately- some are hard-core cokeheads--and Rob's worried," says a pal. "Unlike a lot of people around Britney, Rob lets her know about his disapproval of drugs and the drug-taking friends he feels are an evil influence on her." When he confronted Spears, an insider says she screamed, "Butt out, Rob! I don't want you with me tonight." Britney then stormed out and went clubbing with her friends, without Rob. Read more.

February 25, 2003 - Mediamagnet.org has a few pictures of Britney Spears smoking a cigarette while driving her convertible Mercedes with Felicia in Hollywood on Monday (February 24). Check them out here.

February 25, 2003 - Scans of the shocking Star magazine article alleging Britney Spears used cocaine at a Miami Beach nightclub have been posted. Check them out at BombasticBritney.com. You have to register to download the full size images.

February 25, 2003 - Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell talked to Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst about the ongoing rumors about Britney Spears. "You know, I'm kind of confused myself. It's all good – it's a moment in life and everything is an amazing lesson," said Durst. Access team coverage took over from where Nancy started. When asked to comment on Britney's public denial of a relationship with Durst, he told Billy Bush: "We were never boyfriend and girlfriend. We hung out for a minute." Read more.

February 25, 2003 - The Sun spoke with Justin Timberlake's grandmother Sadie Bomar, who revealed before his trip to London for the Brit Awards, he was surprised at 1 a.m. in the morning in New York at his hotel by Britney Spears. "He was really surprised when he found it was Britney. He opened the door and said, ‘What are you doing here?’ She said she wanted to say goodbye to him before he went on tour to Europe. He asked her, ‘Why couldn’t you just phone me?’ She said she wanted to see him in person and asked if he was going to invite her into his room — but he said no. He let her say goodbye at the door and that was it." Read more.

February 24, 2003 - Us Weekly reports that even though Britney Spears attended *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake's 22nd birthday party at Dublin's Irish Whiskey Pub in Los Angeles, the pair stayed far apart when running into each other several days later on February 10th at Joseph's. They partied on opposite sides of the nightclub, and "they didn't say one word to each other," according to a source. It was "an awkward situation for some of their mutual friends."

February 24, 2003 - WENN reports Britney Spears is back together with *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake, revealing the situation to Dannii Minogue after the Brit Awards. "At the party, he told her how he and Britney are happier than ever," a pal of Dannii's revealed. "Justin is totally in love and this time it's for keeps. The two are being very secretive because they want it to work this time." Keisha Buchanan of The Sugababes added, "It is a shame! We know for a fact that Britney and Justin have started their relationship again. Anyone interested in Justin Timberlake now can forget it. He is a taken man."

February 24, 2003 - The Sunday People reports *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake has been bedding women recently, including Dannii Minogue earlier in the week, to transform his image as pop's #1 sex machine, instead of just being known as the steady boyfriend of the virginal Britney Spears. "There is no way Justin could play the butter-wouldn't-melt partner of Britney for long," a source close to 'Trousersnake' said. "He has become a huge star and loves the lifestyle that goes with it. He adores women and talks about sex constantly. He wants to bed every female superstar in the pop world and there is no way he could ever have stayed faithful to Britney in the long term." Read more.

February 23, 2003 - Britney Spears made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live last night where she played the role of the country bumpkin girlfriend of former SNL star Will Farrell. They joked a bit about his last name thinking she was dating Colin Farrell, but Britney said she and Will were "a little past dating." As for rumors that Spears was running a Colombian drug cartel now -- perhaps in reference to her alleged cocaine use, Britney said, "I mean, these tabloid papers, they're ridiculous. I mean, they follow you around, they take your pictures, they lie about every move you make. You know what it's like, Tina?" Tina responded "No, I don't." When Jimmy Fallon said he thought Will was married, he responded, "Jimmy, look who it is. It's Britney Spears." Britney didn't appear to be around when the cast came out at the close -- maybe she was in the bathroom? Check out some vidcaps here.

February 23, 2003 - Fred Durst was apparently not pleased with idea that Limp Bizkit's new song 'Just Drop Dead' was about Britney Spears. He posted on the band's official website Thursday: "Wow is the word. Amazing how much sh** leaking a song can stir up. Especially a song that comes from the gut. I went on mtvnews.com and couldnt believe how many sissy's have issues with my music. And I can't believe how many poeple assume 'Just Drop Dead' is about someone they know. It makes me chuckle, chuckle, uh, chuckle. And how cool is the media? Our friend or foe? It would be absurd to leak a lil somethin' somethin' to our fans before our new album comes out now wouldn't it? What the fu** are we thinking? Am I out of my fu**ing mind? How could I do such a naughty thing. Bad Fred." Read more.

February 22, 2003 - It appears Entertainment Tonight was mistaken in reporting that Britney Spears would not be appearing at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. ET and Access Hollywood previewed the awards show on Friday and showed that she'll be sitting next to *NSYNC, though they've put former boyfriend Justin Timberlake separate from his bandmates on the other side of the aisle, and at the opposite end of Spears.

February 22, 2003 - popdirt.com's latest poll looks at the shocking allegation that Britney Spears has been using cocaine, which is being reported in the new Star magazine. Vote here.

February 22, 2003 - The New York Daily News reports lawyers for Britney Spears are demanding that Star magazine print a retraction to the story that the singer was spotted doing cocaine in the restroom of a Miami nightclub. "The only one who's guilty of doing cocaine has to be the source of this story," says her spokesman, Dan Klores. "It makes for good reading, but it's simply not true." Star magazine's spokesman Richard Valvo insisted the tabloid "stands by its story, which had multiple sources and was thoroughly vetted." Read more.

February 22, 2003 - The Mirror chatted with Pink and was asked her opinion of Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. "I don't listen to that type of music," she responded. She was a little more colorful though when asked about Aguilera's raunchy new image. "If you want to be a slut, be a slut," she said. "If it makes you feel like a million bucks, then go for it. But if it makes you feel like sh**, then don't do it. Each to their own. Maybe if my ass was a little less fat, I might be showing it off, too." Read more.

February 22, 2003 - It appears the Star magazine story alleging that Britney Spears did cocaine at the Crobar club in Miami on November 14th made the rounds to the New York Post just days afterwards. As popdirt reported on November 17th, the paper asked, "Which navel-baring pop tart was less than discreet in a Miami nightclub? She allowed witnesses to see her snorting lines of cocaine."

February 22, 2003 - Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst posted a new message on the band's website today explaining why he wrote the track 'Just Drop Dead', which some have speculated was about Britney Spears. "I wrote the song about someone who just shouldn't have crossed the line," Durst explained. "Someone who thinks they can just get away with anything regardless of how bad the karma will be. someone who lives there life fooling everyone. not me, not this time. And there it is. It's on and I'm ready to rock this motherfu**er. Kiss my ass and I love you." Fred added that the track is "definitely not our first single, but just a great way to vent." Read more.

February 22, 2003 - The Sun reports Britney Spears is furious after a report in Star magazine that quotes a member of her entourage saying that she used cocaine in a VIP toilet last November 14th at the Crobar club in Miami. "There is absolutely no truth to this story whatsoever," Spears' spokeswoman Nathalie Moar said. "Lawyers for Miss Spears are filing a defamation suit as we speak." Read more.

February 22, 2003 - The Mirror reports friends of Britney Spears claim the reason the singer dumped actor Colin Farrell was because he told Playboy he'd slept with prostitutes, loves casual sex and sometimes forgets to wear a condom.

February 22, 2003 - britney-bg writes "Two new Britney Spears songs have sufaced on EMI website. And the two of them -'Sacred' and 'Free' are written by Cathy Dennis, Guy Chambers, and Britney Spears (For more info, please click on the links)."

February 22, 2003 - The New York Post reports Britney Spears was spotted playing darts with a pal at Bleecker Street Bar.

February 22, 2003 - britney4ever writes "E! Online News reports that Britney Spears is wrapping up work on her fourth album and has already written and recorded two songs, 'Sacred' and 'Free.' The first single will be released in August, with the album released in October. Read more."

February 20, 2003 - MTV News reports a spokesperson for Limp Bizkit's management company claimed not to be aware of any connection between 'Just Drop Dead', the track frontman Fred Durst released onto the band's website yesterday, and Britney Spears. It is also not known whether the song will appear on the band's new album, now titled Bipolar but still due in May. 'Just Drop Dead' is "definitely" not the first single, the spokesperson said. The track had included references to breaking up and getting back together, sounding more like a long term relationship -- not the reported two-week fling with Spears. And a reference to "run your fu**in' mouth off everyday" in the 'Just Drop Dead' track may be better suited to Playmate Nicole Narain, who recently told News of the World, "[Fred] might not quite pack the same punch from his midriff as Colin [Farrell], but the sex was great." Download the track and judge for yourself here.

February 20, 2003 - britney4ever writes "A visitor of WorldOfBritney writes, "Yesterday I was walking through NYC with my mom (how fun) and we decided to stop in a Starbucks. Now, I'm not really one for coffee so as my mom went up to order I just went and plopped down at a table and I sat there for a minute or two playing with my napkin and I heard someone walk in and I heard that infamous laugh." Read more.

February 20, 2003 - John O'Neill of the San Francisco Bay Guardian is calling out Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst for his blasting of Britney Spears to Access Hollywood recently. "What in the world was Fred Durst thinking by dissing Britney Spears," O'Neill asked. "Don't get me wrong, I'm not a card-carrying member of her fan club or anything. I'm not even sure how many albums she's put out, or the titles of any of her songs except 'Oops.' Until Durst's recent sneak attack, all I could say about her is that she dances pretty well in that Pepsi commercial. But I do have a heart, and these days it's broken. This Durst guy is way out of line, and what I need to know is why everyone isn't outraged like I am? People, I understand that Britney may not be perfect, but why the character assassination? She's 21, rich as hell, a knockout, and a former Mouseketeer, for goodness sake! She isn't like you and me and shouldn't be held to the same standards." Read more.

February 20, 2003 - After Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst heard Britney Spears tell Carson Daly on MTV's Total Request Live on Monday that "he's really sweet but there's no relationship", Durst responded to Access Hollywood's Pat O'Brien saying Spears was flat out lying. Read more.

February 20, 2003 - WENN reports Colin Farrell insists he had no idea bringing Britney Spears with him to the premiere of his new film 'The Recruit' would cause such a stir. "She was one guest out of 25 that were there that night," Farrell explained. "That's all. I'm such an idiot when I don't think. Until that point, I hadn't actually fu**ing thought of it. I hadn't! I know there will be some people who will go, 'Shut up, you manipulating little bitch, yes you did.' I didn't. It's not that I'm dumb, I just don't think sometimes."

February 20, 2003 - Britney Spears spent her Valentine's Day shopping for clothes at Calypso on Sunset Blvd in West Hollywood, California. Britney was tight lipped about who her Valentine was but she is rumored to be dating actor Colin Farrell. Check out more pictures at ISIFA.com.

February 20, 2003 - Entertainment Tonight has learned that Britney Spears won't be attending the Grammys at Madison Square Garden which will air live on Sunday (February 23) on CBS.

February 20, 2003 - Christina Aguilera phoned in from London to MTV's Total Request Live on Monday to accept her TRL Evolution Award and chat with hosts Carson Daly and Britney Spears. Christina talked about how the award was important to her and told Britney she misses her and will call her soon. Read on for a transcript.

February 20, 2003 - The New York Post reports Bonnie Fuller of Us Weekly saw her best-selling cover be the one on the love spat between Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC - 'Britney vs. Justin: The War is On.' It sold more than 600,000 copies on newsstands - well above the 505,000 average. Read more.

February 20, 2003 - Miss Blabba Mouth at Groovevolt.com reports that a pal of actor Colin Farrell thinks Britney Spears may be making a mistake trying to tame the wildboy Irishman. "He doesn't know what settling down means. Britney is a very nice girl and I wish she could talk some sense into him but this is not a match made in heaven," the insider said. Read more, including news on Christina Aguilera's New York shopping spree and word that Frenchie Davis may be brought back for the wildcard round of American Idol here.

February 18, 2003 - The Edge Morning Madhouse in New Zealand spoke with Pink recently and asked the singer what Christina Aguilera is really like. Pink, who worked with Aguilera on 'Lady Marmalade' and reportedly kissed the singer at a birthday bash, said, "I dont no... I dont think anyone really does." Asked if she was nice or nasty, Pink says, "I plead the 5th. My momma said if you cant say nothing nice, don't say nothing at all." As for the report that Britney Spears was upset that Pink had called her a puppet -- Pink says she never called her a puppet and that she's just having a freak-out. Download and listen to the six minute interview here.

February 18, 2003 - NSYNC star Justin Timberlake won the TRL 'Rock The Mic' Award for his performance on the program last year in Times Square. He said in his pre-taped acceptance speech: "What 'up that 'up Carson? I see you, dog. Shakin' that ass. How's everybody doin' I'm shocked and flattered and amazed that, uh, that you guys voted for -- for my performance in Times Square because it was so special for me, as well. It was the day my album release, my album came out that week. Uhm, Times Square it doesn't get any bigger than that and we packed it out! So everybody who came out, uh, it was a blast. Let's do it again! Bring me back, MTV, let's do it again! See y'all. Thank you. Thank you very much thank you very much, thank you." Carson asked co-host Britney Spears how things were going between the two and if things are good. "Oh God yeah," Britney said. "We are totally cool, we're friends, yes."

February 18, 2003 - The Sunday People reports Colin Farrell's pals say the actor dumped Britney Spears after dating her for just two days because she talked too much. A pal revealed, "It really annoyed him."

February 18, 2003 - Besides being asked about Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst and her ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake on the TRL Awards show on Monday, Ben Affleck asked Britney Spears if she has given his 'Daredevil' co-star Colin Farrell a ring since she attended 'The Recruit' premiere. Britney's stammered response was: "Uhm, well I ... Uhm, the thing, is uh ... Well, you know, I think girls shouldn't call guys. I think guys should call girls." She added, "But don't worry, Ben, he's called so it's all good." Earlier in the show, Spears hinted again at an interest in Tom Cruise, after MTV played a clip of the actor saying, "I dig Britney." Spears said "That's kinda cool," and when co-host Carson Daly joked, "Penelope who?", Britney responded, "I wish. That's cool."

February 18, 2003 - britney4ever writes "WorldofBritney.com reports that Britney Spears' debut film Crossroads has been voted the worst movie of 2002 in the Naftas - an alternative film award to find the year's biggest flops. The movie, which was savaged by critics and failed to excel at the box office, came top of the poll of UK film fans above Ali G in Da House and Men In Black II. The Naftas were compiled using a phone vote on Virgin Radio, ahead of the Baftas, which take place on Sunday." Read more.

February 18, 2003 - Britney Spears and Kevin Richardson of the Backstreet Boys were on MTV's 2003 TRL Awards on Monday (February 17) at MTV Studios in Times Square, New York City. Check out pictures from efgforum.com, WireImage.com, and Getty Images.

February 18, 2003 - While co-hosting the first TRL Awards earlier today, Britney Spears discussed the status of her forthcoming album. "Really I'm just takin' my time with it," Spears said. "The stuff is really cool. It's really different and I'm kind of impatient, though 'cause I want to put it out now, but I have stuff I have to do before I put it out." She added the album is "almost done. It will be done in like a month."

February 18, 2003 - When Britney Spears co-hosted the first ever TRL Awards on MTV earlier today, Carson Daly quizzed her about rumors she was dating Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst. Britney called him "really sweet" but said she didn't know him that well and there's no relationship. Read on for a transcript.

February 16, 2003 - Actress Michelle Rodriguez isn't sounding too bullish on a long-term romance between her 'S.W.A.T.' co-star Colin Farrell and Britney Spears. "Britney is a pick of the week," Rodriguez told a pal. "She will not tie him down. If she does, I will hand her the golden whip!"

February 16, 2003 - Britney Spears' mother Lynne sent out a Valentine's Day message to fans on Friday. She says, "Happy Valentine's Day! I hope everyone is well. We have all gone through the flu. Jamie Lynn was the first one to get it, then Bryan, Britney then me. It went full circle because now Jamie Lynn has it again!" As for Britney's new album, she added, "Brit’s been recording and writing in the studio so much lately with some amazing producers. She is really lucky to work with people that she likes and collaborates with so well." Read more.

February 16, 2003 - Britney Spears visited a tanning salon at the Sunset Plaza before shopping in Calypso at the Sunset Plaza on Friday (February 14) in Hollywood, California. Check out photos from GettyImages.

February 16, 2003 - WorldOfBritney.com has photos of Britney Spears out in Los Angeles with a friend the other day, where they apparently ran into some unwelcomed male company. Check out photos of the guy following the two girls here.

February 16, 2003 - The Sun reports that after Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst's comments about Britney Spears on Access Hollywood, pals say Spears hit the roof. "He's an asshole," Britney fumed. "So I'm out of control. Look who's talking, he's a control freak."

February 14, 2003 - A source close to Britney Spears responded to Us Weekly after Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst's bitter comments to Access Hollywood about the pop tart. "Fred is an intense person," said the source. "He's lovesick for her and it's just not reciprocated... Besides, he's on to Angelina Jolie now." Despite Dursts comments on Jolie though, the feeling isn't mutual. "Not only has she never met him, but she doesn't even know him," said a source close to Jolie.

February 14, 2003 - The Times-Picayune reports The Britney Spears Foundation, established to support programs that nurture creativity in young children, awarded $30,000 to the Arts Council of New Orleans, which will allocate the gift locally to three organizations selected by the foundation. The charities selected were NORD/NOBA Center for Dance, the Arts in Education Program of the New Orleans public schools, and New Orleans Video Access Center Teen Video Workshop. Read more.

February 12, 2003 - The new Lycos 50 is in and t.A.T.u. have passed up Britney Spears in search queries becoming the most searched for musical act, jumping up 6 to #8, while Britney Spears drops 2 to #12. Other pop acts in the top 50 include Jennifer Lopez at #18, Michael Jackson at #19, Avril Lavigne at #26, Christina Aguilera at #27, American Idol at #29, and Shakira at #49. Check out the full list here.

February 12, 2003 - The Mirror reports Colin Farrell had to go with his family to the 'Daredevil' premiere after on-off girlfriend Britney Spears refused to go with him. This time, Britney made it clear that he wasn't going to use her fame to boost his career. "I think she just had other commitments but that's cool," Colin said. "Everything that happened last time was all taken out of context. We're still good mates though." Read more.

February 12, 2003 - This is another Worldofbritney.com visitor, Ashley Gillard who shared ANOTHER story of meeting Britney Spears at A.D. in Los Angeles on Saturday. Read more.

February 12, 2003 - Remember that 2003 marketing plan for Britney Spears that someone -- 99.9% certain it wasn't Jive -- created? Well, it was featured in the new issue of Heat magazine as a big 'Exclusive!' Check out a scan here.

February 12, 2003 - WorldOfBritney.com visitor Kirsten Storm shared her story of meeting the singer at A.D. in Los Angeles on Saturday. She writes, "Her time at the club involved standing with her body guards and four or so friends in an upstairs roped-off balcony. From here she could take frequent trips to the bathroom and dance with her entourage. I decided to have my own fun and leave Miss Spears to herself, but our paths just seemed to cross. As I unknowingly entered the bathroom, she walked in right after me. While she looked at herself in the mirror, she explained to me how drunk she was (as she had been drinking before she got to the club) and had taken four shots while at the club. She was also upset about her oily skin as she referred to herself as, and I quote, 'a greasy bitch'." Read more.

February 11, 2003 - Access Hollywood spoke with Colin Farrell at the premiere of 'Daredevil' and asked who the star brought with him this time. "Me mother, me brother, two sisters. Not as big as 'The Recruit' thing, it was a fu**ing fiasco." He was asked, "You're not going to do the Britney thing again?" Colin responded, "Who ever said I did the Britney thing?"

February 11, 2003 - Pat O'Brien of Access Hollywood chatted with Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst to get his take on the short-lived relationship with Britney Spears. Asked why he took down the messages about Britney on his band's official website, Fred explained, "Well, it was getting to a point where it was ridiculous. It was out of control, you know, it was just out of control. I feel bad for Justin man -- that he has to see his ex-girlfriend just jumping from guy to guy. I kind of feel bad for him, he's a cool guy, she's a cool chick I just think she's got some issues man." Watch the clip and read the transcript here.

February 11, 2003 - Britney Spears' big screen debut 'Crossroads' collected eight nominations for this year's Razzies, which honor the year's worst films, while Madonna's 'Swept Away' received seven, both including worst actress and worst film. Jennifer Lopez also is nominated for two of her films, 'Maid in Manhattan' and 'Enough'. Winners of the 23rd Razzies, organized by the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation, will be announced on March 22rd, the eve of the Oscars. Read more.

February 11, 2003 - nellysgirl writes "*NSYNC star Justin Timberlake celebrated his 22nd birthday two weeks ago. He invited his "friends" Christina Augilera and Alyssia Millano and even ex girlfriend Britney Spears. Britney even wished Justin a happy Birthday, but since then she was seen "crying" when leaving the party. Star magazine has a scan of her crying and more on what drove her to tears here."

February 11, 2003 - Molly Davis of The Trentonian shared her thoughts on the much-publicized recent romances of Britney Spears which have been all over the news. Davis writes, "She’s acting just like any other 21-year-old girl. The fact that she’s doing it in front of the cameras is why she’s developing an undeserved bad rep. Think about it. If you had the paparazzi following you around, would you look like an angel? I know I wouldn’t." Read more.

February 11, 2003 - The Las Vegas Sun caught up with Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst at a celeb packed party at Light (Bellagio) on Saturday, that included ex Spice Girl Geri Halliwell and a water drinking AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys. Writer Timothy McDarrah caught up with Durst in the bathroom as Britney Spears' 'I'm a Slave 4 U' started to blast through the speakers. Fred moaned, "Honestly? I feel like saying, 'Fu** you Britney' for what happened." Read more.

February 11, 2003 - britney4ever writes "Mark your calendars, because on Monday (February 17) on MTV, there will be a special 90 minute show, where TRL will be having its 1st ever award show. Britney Spears will be there together with a bunch of other celebrities. "

February 10, 2003 - britney4ever writes "Bombasticbritney.com has a picture of Britney Spears, apparently out of Us Weekly, and her bodyguard Big Rob, where they bought the 'Cosmo Girl' magazine with Christina Aguilera on the cover. Check it out here."

February 10, 2003 - Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst is continuing to mouth off following his brief relationship with Britney Spears. "Wow, this is just a very sweet Southern girl, just simple, you know, Southern girl," he told Access Hollywood for an interview airing Monday about first meeting Spears. "But actually, she has a life like Michael Jackson. It's, like, out of control. ... The people around her, pulling at her, people around her that are full of sh**, just agreeing with her, like, it's kind of crazy, she almost can't see what's real and what's not." Read more.

February 10, 2003 - The Mirror reports Dani Behr's interview with Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst was so filthy regarding comments on Britney Spears, only 30 seconds of it could be aired. "The interview soon turned from general questions about Fred dating Britney to raunchier talk of how Fred loved Britney's bum," a source explained. "And from there they began bantering about body parts. When TV bosses saw the footage they knew right away there was no way they could air it." Durst denied dating Spears adding, "I totally love Angelina Jolie."

February 10, 2003 - daniellew514 writes "The Sun reports Colin Farrell has moved on from Britney Spears to a new girl who we only know as "Julie," and he think's he is a new James Dean. Read the full article, including photos of the couple, here."

February 10, 2003 - Nicole Narain not only beat Britney Spears to the punch in bedding Colin Farrell, but Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst. She tells News of the World, "[Fred] might not quite pack the same punch from his midriff as Colin, but the sex was great." As for Spears, the Playboy Playmate sneered, "That girl must be getting sick of my seconds. Too bad. Everyone thought Britney was a squeaky-clean virgin. She certainly isn't any more. You make your bed and you lie in it—and Britney's certainly been lying in a lot of beds lately." Read more.

February 10, 2003 - Britney Spears' wild night out with Colin Farrell at the premiere of Farrell's film 'The Recruit' is the cover story of the new Us Weekly. The mag leads their story saying, "Bye-bye, squeaky-clean teen queen! Now 21, with a trio of hot guys hung up on her, a sexier, stronger Britney Spears is out, about and - with her hiatus over - suddenly keeping everyone guessing again." Scans of the article and photos are available at BombasticBritney.com.

February 10, 2003 - britney4ever writes "Worldofbritney reports that Britney Spears' single 'Bombastic Love' has now been released in Santiago, Chile premiering at the charts at the In Tremendo Choque Show. They learned that the label decided to release the rest of the songs of the album throughout the world markets, depending on the style.... so far, singles that have not been released in the US or Europe (except France) but in the rest of the world include 'Cinderella', 'Anticipating' and 'Bombastic Love'."

February 8, 2003 - MTV News spoke with Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst and Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich when Fred was asked if he was producing a track on Britney Spears' upcoming album. "I didn't produce any songs for Britney Spears," Fred said. "She's just got a great ass. Can you agree with that?" Lars said, "I'm right behind you." Fred added, "Right behind her."

February 8, 2003 - Cabbie from K-Rock spoke with Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst at their press conference to announce the tour with Metallica, Linkin Park, the Deftones, and Mudvayne. Fred talked about the new album 'Less is More', Wes Borland leaving the group, the guitar player search, the slagging he gets from the media, and he wrapped up talking about Britney Spears -- and Britney's ass. Listen to the two-part interview here.

February 7, 2003 - Cindy Adams of the New York Post chatted with hot record producer 7 Aurelius, who has been working with several top pop stars including Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, and Mariah Carey. On Britney, he says, "She's looking to go street." And J.Lo? "Her ass is phenomenal." Finally, how about Mariah? "I was on guard. All this security around. Then I went downstairs, and it was just her. And she was great. Nothing too hard for her. No matter how often I wanted to redo it, she did it." Read more.

February 7, 2003 - Despite the Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst's frequent recent postings about his feelings for Britney Spears, he told Extra TV that the two were never a couple. When asked if he and Spears had ever dated, he replied, "No. Hell no." Read more.

February 7, 2003 - britney4ever writes "Worldofbritney reportsthat Finnish producer Jaakon Salovaara (also known as JS16) who remixed Britney's 'Overprotected' single has produced a song for Britney's next album. The lyrics to this song have been written by Charles Salter (Boomfunk MC's). This song was ordered by Martin Dodd, a Zomba Music European A&R chief executive. Read more."

February 7, 2003 - Worldofbritney.com has the video of Britney Spears performing 'Mystic Man'! The webmaster writes: "WOW, this performance is amazing, you will love it so much! Britney shines and oh my God, this is one of the coolest performances ever! She's singing live giving her all to the audience. You will find this feature presentation in very few places. We've gotten a hold of this crystal clear performance of Britney singing 'Mystic Man', one of those unreleased songs that she wrote and produced herself." Download and watch to the performance here.

February 7, 2003 - Marksfriggin.com reports Crazy Cabbie called in to the Howard Stern show this morning from San Francisco to talk about hanging out with Metallica. He said they had a big press conference yesterday where they announce a tour with Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit. Cabbie said Fred Durst was there and he got a quick interview with him. He said he asked him a few questions but his people were pulling him away for some reason. Cabbie figured he wasn't as important as TV. Cabbie said he asked Fred about Britney Spears. Fred let him ask about Britney. While he was talking about this the delay button was hit so we don't know exactly what he was saying. It turns out Durst told Cabbie that he ''ate Britney's ass.'' Cabbie said they'll be playing tape of that interview on the Cane and Cabbie show this afternoon. Howard said he'd do that if he could too. Howard and the guys continued to talk about that subject so the delay button got hit a few more times. Howard had to take a break shortly after that. Read more.

February 6, 2003 - Mediamagnet.org has the video and pictures of Britney Spears at *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake's birthday party, as aired on Entertainment Tonight on Monday. Check it out here.

February 6, 2003 - NSYNC star Justin Timberlake was interviewed by Metro in the UK last week. When asked how much 'Cry Me A River' is about him having a go at Britney Spears, Timberlake says, "As far as the lyrics of the song are concerned, not at all, really. But the concept of the video was dreamed up by director Francis Lawrence. He passed it by me and I loved the idea so we then worked on the details together - things like who to cast and how the script would play out. People may think there's a war going on between me and her but that's not really the case. The video is about me more than her anyway - it's just a bit of fun." Asked how he'd react if Britney returned the favor in her video, casting a Justin lookalike, he says, "I'd be very flattered that she thought me worth it."

February 6, 2003 - Access Hollywood has a clip of *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake's 22nd birthday party, where Britney Spears wished him a happy one. Justin, even though he was only turning 22, told Pat O'Brien, "This is the beginning of the end for me, that right?" Watch the video clip and read more here.

February 6, 2003 - TV Guide Online quizzed Colin Farrell on Britney Spears visiting him on the set of 'S.W.A.T.', the action film he's making with Samuel L. Jackson and Olivier Martinez. "She came with her brother and had a look on the set and met everyone," Farrell explained. "It was nothing. They've all been around for the last week because of the Recruit premiere. We're all enjoying ourselves." As for whether he's the horn dog that he's been made out to be, Farrell boasted, "Of course! I'm young. I'm not in a relationship. What, I'm not gonna make love to women? Gimme a fu**in' break." Read more.

February 6, 2003 - KeralaOnline.com reports 'Marigold' director Willard Carroll has already finalized Britney Spears to play the heroine in the film. Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Love Hewitt are also said to be in the race for an important role. Read more.

February 6, 2003 - nellysgirl writes "Teen People.com had there survey on who you think is the sexiest stars of Entertainment. For the Female celebrities Britney Spears came in at #1, other artists that made the countdown were Christina Augilera and Avril Lavigne. The sexiest Male Star was Eminem, Other stars include Nelly, Jimmy Fallon, Usher and more. See the entire list here."

February 6, 2003 - Colin Farrell's latest comments in regrards to his hook-up with Britney Spears at the premiere of 'The Recruit' were made to Launch.com. In response to whether his grand red carpet entrance was part of some big plan, Farrell said, "I'm such a fu**in' idiot that I don't think of the next step. I mean, people will go, 'Yeah, you little liar. You fu**in' planned that,' and I fu**in' didn't. I was sitting in a hotel lobby with 30 of my family and friends and her and a few of her friends, and we're all having drinks and then there's five stretch limos outside and we all pack into them and everything's dandy. And then we go up there and as soon as I stepped out of the limo (snaps), 'Of course,' but I hadn't given it a second fu**in' thought. I hadn't given it a second thought--I really hadn't. But as soon as I stepped out, I went, 'Oh, yeah, OK.' And then I went, 'sh**.' And then I said to her, I said, 'We're asking for fu**in' trouble here.' And that was it, but we're not dating. She's a sweet, sweet girl. There's nothing going on--just mates."

February 6, 2003 - Breny.com has more *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake birthday pictures, including of attendees Tara Reid, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Alyssa Milano and women from the Playboy Mansion. Check them out here.

February 4, 2003 - Access Hollywood's Nancy O'Dell spoke with Colin Farrell and grilled him about his relationship status with Britney Spears. "Britney is a gorgeous looking woman," Colin said. When asked if he would go out with Britney again, Colin said, "I don't know man, who knows? I don't know what I'm doing tonight… She's a gorgeous looking woman. And she seems like a really sweet girl." Watch a video clip here.

February 4, 2003 - Colin Farrell scoffed at claims that he "conquered" Britney Spears at a party at the Chateau Marmont. "She was one guest of 25," Farrell said. "Nothing's going on, we're just mates." Meanwhile, Spears' other rumored guy of the moment Justin Timberlake had a "White Trash"-themed birthday party, which included a Twinkie-trimmed frosted cake, tabloid tablecloths, pork rinds, Slim Jims and cans of Spam. Read more.

February 4, 2003 - Radio 1 reports Colin Farrell is denying he and Britney Spears are an item. "I was sitting in a hotel lobby with 30 of my family and friends, and her with a few of her friends, and we're all having drinks," Farrell explained. "And then there's five stretch limos outside and we all pack into them and everything is dandy. And she's over the corner with her friends and talking to my mum, whatever. As soon as I stepped out of the limo I went 'of course.' I hadn't given it a second thought. I really hadn't. But as soon as I stepped out I went 'oh yeah, okay.' And then I went 'sh**' - and I said to her 'we're asking for trouble here.' And that was it. But we're not dating. She's a sweet, sweet girl. But there's nothing going on - we're just mates."

February 3, 2003 - Fan writes "Justin Timberlake appeared on Saturday morning show in UK today. The *NSYNC star had to make his perfect woman using body parts of other female celebrities. He kept picking body parts of Britney Spears. He was laughing and very upbeat, the host was teasing that his person looked familar so he chose a different hairstyle than Britney's. Read more.

February 3, 2003 - The Scottish Daily Record reports *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake played host to several rival celebs at his 22nd birthday bash, including ex-girlfriend Britney Spears and Alyssa Milano. Also on hand at Dublin's Irish Bar in Los Angeles were rivals Christina Aguilera and Kelly Osbourne, as well as Robbie Williams. Read more.

February 3, 2003 - A witness who was at *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake's 22nd birthday party at Dublin’s Irish Bar in Los Angeles tells News of the World that he and Britney Spears appeared to be getting along well. "Britney and Justin were laughing and joking and even danced together," the onlooker said. Last week the paper reported that Justin had been dating a British student known only as Sarah Jane.

February 3, 2003 - The Sunday Mirror reports that despite Britney Spears' snogging with Colin Farrell earlier this week, she was invited by *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake to his 22nd birthday bash on Friday night at Dublin’s Irish Bar in Los Angeles. But Britney left the party alone, determined not to get in any more trouble after she was caught kissing Colin at a party for the opening of his movie 'The Recruit'. Read more, including Colin's crude comments on his preference to giving oral sex to American women than to Irish women, here.

February 3, 2003 - Us Weekly reports that a mutual friend of Britney Spears and *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake says the two have been spending time together lately. The friend added that Timberlake polled pals, asking if "time heals all wounds," implying that he could perhaps forgive Spears for her alleged infiedelity. Of course Us Weekly printed this before Spears was caught lip-locking with actor Colin Farrell and a reported hook-up between Timberlake and Christina Aguilera in London.

February 3, 2003 - A likely phony Jive marketing plan for Britney Spears for 2003 has been created. Check out the details here.

February 3, 2003 - britney4ever writes "I was watching it last night, and they were talking about the Sundance Film Festival. they said that Britney Spears was there and she left during the middle of a movie saying that she didn't understand it. Then Ebert said, "I should've done the same thing at her movie." And Roper said, "She doesn't understand a lot of things." Then they laughed about it."

February 3, 2003 - The New York Daily News reports Britney Spears' recent partying and boyfriend juggling has prompted her mother and manager to give her a stern talking-to. "Other family members were also involved," says an insider. "They laid down the law." The source added, "[Her family] said, 'You're complaining about all this bad publicity, but look at what you're doing. They said, 'You've got to lower your profile and get back to the studio.' She didn't take it too well." Read more.

February 3, 2003 - News of the World spoke with Playboy model Nicole Narain, who shared Colin Farrell's bed for five frantic months, on word the actor is dating Britney Spears. "I'm angry, hurt and jealous that he's with her and not me," Narain said. "I know they're having sex, he told me. But what does he see in her? This isn't a mature woman we're talking about. I'm more of a real woman than she'll ever be." She added, "...we spoke on the phone and he admitted he was sleeping with Britney Spears. I asked him, ‘What's going to happen when you dump the poor girl?' He didn't reply. I don't think there's any way she can keep up with him, sexually or emotionally. She may look mature but she's just a kid, for God's sake." Read more.

February 1, 2003 - nellysgirl writes "Simon Hattenstone gets to sit down with the birthday boy, Justin Timberlake. The *NSYNC star was interviewed about music, love, and even Britney. When asked if he was with Britney at the time he said, "No, I'm not with anybody right now. I'm single. It doesn't mean I'm not dating ... I'm new to the whole dating thing. It's very weird. But I'm single, I don't want a girlfriend”. Justin Timberlake was also asked why he doesn’t ant a girlfriend, he said, “It's pointless looking for love” At the moment Justin has a single called Cry Me a River. Was it about Britney? He says, "Not necessarily. The video or the song? The song was inspired by the rhythm, and the song was inspired by the way I felt. Take that and interpret it whichever way you want. The video was brought to me by the director." Read the entire interview here."

February 1, 2003 - After reports that Colin Farrell has moved on from Britney because she's too "clingy", this picture from the day after seems to prove it. Check it out here.

February 1, 2003 - ITV reports Colin Farrell has reportedly dumped Britney Spears after just four days together. Reports said the singer was in tears after the brief affair with the 'Minority Report' star ended. They attended the premiere of 'The Recruit' in Los Angeles earlier this week, but now he has apparently given her the boot because she is "too clingy." Read more.

February 1, 2003 - syndney writes "*NSYNC's JC Chasez is finishing up his highly anticipated solo debut album for Jive Records." Read more.

February 1, 2003 - Access Hollywood caught up with Colin Farrell who told them he ditched Britney Spears after an after-party for 'The Recruit' - preferring to booze with his pals instead. He and his posse moved on to celebrity Hollywood bar Dublin's. He says, "I haven't spoken to her since. We all moved on to Dublin's and we were trying to drink vodka and tonics at 2:30pm in the afternoon."

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