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August 30, 2004 - The Sun reports that Britney Spears was reduced to tears after being heckled visiting a newsstand the other day in Santa Monica. A man shouted at the singer, who was without fiance Kevin Federline: "Where's your leech boyfriend?" Another asked Spears why she was wearing a Harvard university sweatshirt "when she has no brains." A witness to the insults said, "She went bright red and it looked as if she was crying." Check out a picture here.

August 30, 2004 - News of the World writes, "Pop princess Britney Spears hastens her descent into trailer trash-totty...by whapping out her baps during a shopping trip. Unlike most girls, who choose to change into outfits in the confines of a cubicle, Brit tried on a top in full view of the LA public." Read more, and check out the pictures, here.

August 30, 2004 - Britney Spears was photographed out and about in Santa Monica, California on Thursday (August 26), wearing a Harvard hooded sweatshirt and followed by a bodyguard. Check out pictures from and RexFeatures.

August 30, 2004 - After touring Britney Spears' New York City apartment, Matthew Perry tells Us Weekly he decided against purchasing the $5.7 million property. "I decided against taking Britney's apartment," he said. "I looked at it, butI decided I'm not into moving to New York right now." Instead, Perry will remain in Los Angeles.

August 30, 2004 - Anonymous writes "The commercial filming of Britney Spears' new perfume, Curious, took place last week. Rumor has it the commercial will appear on primetime television starting next month. View captures from BritneySource.com."

August 30, 2004 - The New York Post reports that the pending wedding between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline could be as early as today, according to a source, "while everyone is away at the Video Music Awards in Miami." Spears is planning a Kabbalah ceremony at a private home in Los Angeles. "She's been showing up (at the Kabbalah Center) pretty often," the source added. Center director Rabbi Yahuda Berg is said to be officiating, but his rep said it's "just a rumor" — as is the possibility that Britney's next tour will be a joint venture with fellow-Kabbalah devotee Madonna. Spears' rep denied all of the claims.

August 30, 2004 - Photos of the haunted mansion used to film Britney Spears' upcoming video, 'My Prerogative', have been posted online. Check them out at BritneySource.com and Clasos (page1 / page2).

August 30, 2004 - A 15-second clip of Britney Spears' new single 'My Prerogative' has been posted online. Download and listen here.

August 30, 2004 - Anonymous writes "He said "Britney Spears and Kevin Federline are hoping the new mansion they've just purchased will be ready in time for their wedding. It could take a while, because it takes a long time to weld together a hundred trailer homes." He then joked, "Britney and Kevin have also been discussions to be taking over for Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey on 'Newlyweds'. The only problem, is that they don't know who will be playing Britney's husband in season two.""

August 30, 2004 - xreflejo writes "Is it just me or does it seem like Britney Spears has been on a steady decline in terms of her career? I've been hearing a lot about a Greatest Hits album of hers, but doesn’t that normally mean that the artist’s career is almost over or that they have reached their peak?" Read more.

August 30, 2004 - Britney Spears was photographed leaving a grocery store in Los Angeles barefoot with fiance Kevin Federline on Tuesday (August 24). Check out pictures from Clasos.

August 30, 2004 - The Associated Press reports Britney Spears' fiance Kevin Federline will be featured in her upcoming 'My Prerogative' video, set to debut in mid-September. Read more.

August 30, 2004 - The Chicago Sun-Times reports that some conservative groups are outrage about talk Britney Spears is being courted to attend the Republican convention in New York next week. "Through her immature antics, Spears has probably done more to undermine sexual morality than all the misguided legislation introduced in the United States over the last decade," the Illinois Family Institute wrote in an e-mail to members. "It would be the height of hypocrisy for a party that claims to represent wholesome values to celebrate her." Read more.

August 30, 2004 - Britney Spears was surprised by a photographer while with fiance Kevin Federline at a religious center in an exclusive area of Malibu on Tuesday (August 24). The religious center Serra is a religious community in which features a mansion for sale at $7 million. The opened mouth of Britney to the being spotted by paparazzi in the luxurious Mercedes could be due to the couple thinking about acquiring one of the mansions? Or perhaps having their marriage in the absolute privacy that the center offers? Check out the pictures from ShotNews.

August 30, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Britney Spears was photographed in California looking for new clothes on Sunday (August 22). It is apparent that she needs some as she was photographed in Caesar's with her breasts nearly falling out of her shirt 'wrap.' View pictures from BritneySource.com."

August 30, 2004 - CZFantasy.com is selling an exact replica of the 5 carat engagement ring given to Britney Spears by fiance, Kevin Federline -- with Britney's money. Check out the $14.95 ring here.

August 30, 2004 - World Entertainment News Network reports that Britney Spears is set to mock her own wedding in her upcoming video 'My Prerogative'. "She wants to answer her critics and show people that she can do what she wants," a friend of Spears revealed. "Some of the ideas include a wedding scene, which will either be at the end of the video as a flashback. It'll either be a Kevin lookalike, or be a mock-up of her wedding to Jason Alexander." Read more.

August 30, 2004 - Britney Spears and fiance Kevin Federline were spotted renting a few videos at Blockbuster on Tuesday (August 24). Reports say Britney picked up a Halle Berry movie, 'Swordfish'. It also looks like Britney got a new tattoo. Check out pictures here.

August 30, 2004 - Sky News reports that Britney Spears' personal trainer Bobby Strong may find himself out of a job if he can't get the singer back into top shape. Recent complaints about Britney's weight may mean the end to his nearly $9,000 a week paycheck if he can't get her shaped up.

August 30, 2004 - Despite claims to the contrary, a source tells Star magazine that Britney Spears still hasn't had a prenup drawn up as she prepares to marry Kevin Federline. "People say Britney should get a prenup, but she doesn't have one yet," the source revealed. "Britney and Kevin laugh about it. 'Yeah, right,' they say. Knowing Kevin, even if they did get divorced, I don't see him fighting for her money. He's so laid back. He'd be bummed if it didn't work but probably too lazy to get a lawyer."

August 30, 2004 - Britney Spears' mother Lynne left a message to fans on her daughter's official site on Monday (August 23). Lynne wrote, "Britney's knee is slowly healing. She's starting to walk better and better each day. Currently, she's shooting her video for 'My Perogative' at the Paramour in Los Angeles." She also provided an update on Spears' house hunting. "Britney, Kevin and I are still diligently searching for the perfect home for them," Lynne said. "They got back from a wonderful relaxing trip in Lake Tahoe- fishing, sleeping late, good food and I heard the view was breathtaking! It was an ideal vacation for rest and relaxation." Read more.

August 30, 2004 - Britney Spears and fiance Kevin Federline picked up Britney's father Jamie from his rehab stay on Saturday (August 21). Check out pictures from RexFeatures.

August 30, 2004 - acollins43 writes "Honestly I don't know what to think about Britney Spears any more. Don't get me wrong I like her music, and I have all of her CDs. It's just this; I think Britney Spears does her best in her life. I heard that Britney Spears is coming out with a Greatest Hits CD, and that will make it five years with Jive Records. She said in her words it is the last one I will make. Is she talking about quitting the music industry or what is she talking about? It's just this; I think I'm becoming a non-fan of Britney Spears." Read more.

August 30, 2004 - reality_works_ writes "In a recent Frontline report 'The Way the Music Died' music legend David Crosby criticized the current recording industry, Britney Spears being his prime example. He is quoted as stating, "When it all started, record companies -- and there were many of them, and this was a good thing -- were run by people who loved records…now record companies are run by lawyers and accountants." He goes on to say, "Britney Spears has nothing to say and is about as deep as a birdbath." The report includes history of the buisness, the MTV influence, and interviews from other industry insiders. Read more and watch the full program here."

August 30, 2004 - KissablePrincess writes "I know that there has forever been a battle amongst fans between Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. I am not one to write an essay on something like this and just give my opinions, because honestly who cares about my opinions? So I am sticking purely to the facts. I feel like a lot of people are coming down on Britney right now which I don’t think is fair I think that everyone should focus on the present and let her newest video be the judge of her. So as for all the rude post about her boyfriend, body, etc. please save those for someone who cares." Read more.

August 30, 2004 - Anonymous writes "A survey carried out on behalf of beauty treatment Perfectil has discovered that at least 50% of women under 25 are jealous of Britney Spears' looks and body. In the 26-36 age group, the main object of jealousy is Jennifer Aniston. 40% of all women are jealous of younger, slimmer women, while 19% are jealous of women with bigger boobs. Read more."

August 30, 2004 - blueangel83 writes "I'm so disappointed about tonight. The VMA's are not over and I put myself through the pain of having to watch this non-sense with the hope that Britney Spears was going to be in it. I actually canceled on a cruise-dinner with my friends tonight so I can watch this pathetic show. I knew Britney wasn't going to win. Not because Toxic is not one of the best video of the year, but because, as we all know, MTV is sold out and every year, whether the same people win, or the one who is "hot." The show is not even about the videos anymore!" Read more.

August 30, 2004 - In an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Hilary Duff made fun of Britney Spears' recent barefoot exploits in public bathrooms. "You know what I think of when I go into a public bathroom at a gas station?" Duff asked. "How your shoes kind of, like, stick to the ground." She then gagged at the mention of her backstage surroundings: "Some venues are nicer than others, but most of these places are beat up."

August 30, 2004 - In Britney Spears' 'Toxic' video, one of the most arresting images features the singer naked except for strategically placed diamonds. Though director Joseph Kahn tells MTV News people often think Brit is wearing a nude hose over her body, he promised that she went full commando for the shot. "That's just her naked with diamonds on," he promised. "I'm not sure what I was thinking about when she told me about that scene, maybe those intros to James Bond movies, but every video needs an iconic image to remember, and that's it." Read more.

August 30, 2004 - Britney Spears was photographed carrying a Kabbalah book in Santa Monica, California on Thursday (August 26). Check out pictures from RexFeatures.

August 30, 2004 - The Glasgow Daily Record reports 50 Cent is the latest celebrity thinking of purchasing Britney Spears' apartment in New York City. The 28-year-old has lived all his life in New York and is eager to buy a new home. "He wants somewhere he and his homies can hang out," a source said.

August 30, 2004 - After Us Weekly reported that Palms owner George Maloof has offered to "foot the bill if Britney Spears marries again in Sin City" to Kevin Federline, The Las Vegas Review Journal reports contacted Maloof, who insisted, "That's not true."

August 23, 2004 - Clear Channel Communications is auctioning off guitars inked by the stars to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Charley and the American Red Cross. The online sale at StormAid.com includes instruments signed by Britney Spears and Shakira, and a guitar signed by Brian McKnight, LL Cool J, Nappy Roots, Tyrese, Frankie J, Jennifer Love-Hewitt, Prymary Colorz, Daniel Bedingfield, Bowling for Soup, JC Chasez. Check out more details at StormAid.com.

August 23, 2004 - Us Weekly reports that Britney Spears recently visited dentist Kevin Sands, the renowned teeth-whitening specialist, in Beverly Hills.

August 23, 2004 - Britney Spears' poor hygiene reputation is taking another turn for the worse after Us Weekly published a new photo of the singer existing a Ventura, California gas station unisex bathroom barefoot while her fiance Kevin Federline waited in the car.

August 23, 2004 - nanda_lo writes "The Maroon 5 is presenting the nominees of the Video Music Awards in a TV show in MTV Latina. Adam Levine, the lead singer, said he thinks 'Toxic' is wonderful and if Britney doesn't win, he'll leave the show before it ends. The group also said they think Britney is likely to win in 3 of the 4 cathegories she was nominated in the VMA's: Best Dance, Best Pop and Best Female."

August 23, 2004 - In Touch magazine conducted a poll on who is the best showbiz mother, with Justin Timbelake's mom Lynn Harless topping the list, edging Christina Aguilera's mother Shelly Kearns at #2. Others included Beyonce Knowles' mother Tina at #3, Britney Spears' mother Lynne at #4, and Jessica Simpson's mother Tina at #5. Read more.

August 23, 2004 - The latest issue of GQ magazine, featuring *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake, includes an open letter to his ex-lover, Britney Spears. They write, "What happened Britney? Once, you were the pubescent light of our lives, the lip-synching fire of our loins. Talentwise, we never confused you with Maria Callas, or even Maria Conchita Alonso, but you were sexy, precocious, and ambitious: Madonna meets JonBenet. You made a couple of good song-we really like 'I'm a Slave 4 U,' we didn't care what anyone said-and you were America's ranking pop princess. Britney versus Christina? Britney versus Christina was like Reagan versus Mondale. But now we're worried. Your reputation's plunging faster than Courtney Love's blood sugar." Read more.

August 23, 2004 - The Sun reports Britney Spears has designed a $270,000 playground in the back garden of her new home in Malibu, California to keep her fiance Kevin Federline's kids happy. "She wants no money spared on the garden," a builder at the home revealed. "She takes her role as stepmother seriously and can't wait to watch them having fun." Read more.

August 23, 2004 - ClickBritney.com has pics of Britney filming her new video yesterday in Los Angeles. You can check out the high quality pictures here.

August 23, 2004 - Star magazine caught up with Usher for a Q&A and asked the singer if he had any love advice for Britney Spears and her fiance Kevin Federline. "Good luck -- you're going to need it. Kevin is who I'm talking about," Usher responded. "You've got to be careful, man." As for rumors of his own romance with model Eishia Brightwell, he insisted, "We're just friends. I'm single!" Check out the rest of the interview here.

August 23, 2004 - britneys_hubby writes "Don’t expect to see Christina Aguilera at Britney Spears’ wedding to Kevin Federline, even though she is talking publicly about the couple. In the new Us Weekly, Aguilera says, "I cant believe that girl bought her own engagement ring! I've seen it, up close. It looks like she got it on QVC." The girls have known each other for most of their lives and Christina commented, "I know Britney. She's not trailer trash, but she sure acts that way.""

August 23, 2004 - Britney Spears and fiance Kevin Federline spent extra time together at Lake Tahoe this week. Locals report that Britney stocked up on bags of candy at a nearby grocery store. View pictures of them leaving a restaurant on Monday (August 16) at BritneySource.com.

August 23, 2004 - The Sun reports that Madonna has given Britney Spears and fiance Kevin Federline one of Kabbalah's central texts, the Zohar. "Britney was delighted with the book. She has read it thoroughly and seems completely taken with it," a source revealed. "Madonna has always looked out for Britney. When Britney was going through a tough time earlier in the year, Madonna used Kabbalah teachings to help her through." Experts say the 12th century Kabbalah book is an extremely tough read and almost impossible to grasp. Read more, including an interview with Madonna at her London show and pictures from the gig, here.

August 23, 2004 - Radio 1 spoke to MTV this morning and they say reports suggesting that Britney Spears and Kevin Federline will take part in a new version of 'Newlyweds' is all just rumours, and there isn't a 'Newlyweds' series planned with Britney "at this time."

August 23, 2004 - Before Britney Spears injured her knee, 16-year-old Skye Sweetnam was the opening act on her Onyx Hotel tour. "She's a sweet girl. She's so... Southern," she tells Blender, refusing to be drawn in by rumors that Spears was experiencing a meltdown. Read more, and check out a photo shoot with the singer, at Blender.com.

August 23, 2004 - Star magazine has details behind Britney Spears commercial for her new fragrance Curious. The ad will begin airing next month, and will feature Spears walking up to a hotel front desk, exchanging glances with a guy at the front desk, and after the guy checks into his room, he hears a knock and is greeted by Britney. Originally they wanted the guy cast as a "classy, edgy guy with a David Beckham look," but after she announced her engagement to Kevin Federline, they wanted a "guy with brown hair to resemble Kevin."

August 23, 2004 - MTV News has details behind Britney Spears' new video 'My Prerogative', a cover of the Bobby Brown signature song. In the video, Spears ignores streetlights and traffic laws as her sports car speeds up a dark road in the Hollywood Hills toward a hillside manor, which has an air of old Hollywood about it. A party is in progress, which the singer gladly disrupts, jumping the curb in her car, crashing through a fence and splashing into the pool. Read more.

August 23, 2004 - Anonymous writes "It’s no secret Britney Spears doesn't care too much about her fans. She is one of the most difficult people to get autographs from, she does not thank her fans when she receives awards, and she goes out in public looking "trashy" not caring about what her fans or anyone else think of her, she doesn't even bother to show up to many award shows." Read more.

August 23, 2004 - Porn queen Jenna Jameson was on the Howard Stern radio show on Tuesday (August 17) when she revealed Britney Spears wanted to have lesbian sex with her. "She wanted me," Jameson told Stern. "We didn't have sex but I'm pretty sure we could have done it. Britney invited me to the opening of her restaurant [Nyla]. But her publicists said they had to keep us apart." Check out a full rundown of Jenna's appearance at marksfriggin.com.

August 23, 2004 - A source tells Us Weekly that Britney Spears is having a prenuptial agreement worked out with fiance Kevin Federline. A friend of Federline told the magazine that on July 30th, "he was calling a lawyer to have his back and read the prenup before he signs it."

August 23, 2004 - The Mirror reports that 'Popworld' host Simon Amstell was recently made speechless by Britney Spears during an interview, when Simon asked what was the last thing she'd had in her mouth. Spears' reply? "A dildo." Amstell commented, "I was doing this interview with Britney and I had my usual set of silly questions. I thought her answer would be something like chicken escalope." Viewers weren't able to see the response though. "Anyway, her people stepped in and cut that bit out," he explained.

August 23, 2004 - The Seattle Times received more than 300 entries in their Beautiful Bridal Britney contest, where submitters used toilet paper, paper clips, bubble wrap, feathers and crayons to design the perfect wedding dress for Britney Spears' forthcoming marriage to penniless dancer Kevin Federline. Starting Friday, all the entries will be on display at the Center House at Seattle Center. Read more and check out a gallery of reader designs here.

August 23, 2004 - Britney Spears presented her fiance Kevin Federline with a brand new $60,000 Lincoln Navigator SUV. Check out photos of Kevin and his new ride from Clasos.

August 23, 2004 - Britney Spears and her fiance Kevin Federline were photographed in the streets of California the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

August 23, 2004 - Britney Spears and fiance Kevin Federline are supposedly in talks with MTV to become MTV's new 'Newlyweds', replacing Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson. A source told Us Weekly: "Britney wants Kevin to be just as famous as she is."

August 23, 2004 - nanda_lo writes "From the latest book, 'Lindsay Lohan: A Star On The Rise', comes Lindsay's comment on Britney Spears. This comes from a very in-depth Q & A w/ Linds. When asked with whom she'd like to change bodies like in her movie 'Freaky Friday' Lindsay answered: "Britney Spears. Some girls say, "Oh, I don't like her," but you know they do. How can you not like Britney Spears?"" 

August 23, 2004 - St. Jean, Quebec resident Daniel Lachance spoke with the Baton Rouge Advocate after his trip to Britney Spears' hometown of Kentwood, which saw him get arrested for stalking and trespassing the homes of Britney's mother Lynne and father Jamie. "I'm not the stalker," he said. "You need months and months of sneaking around and trying to know about the person. I just went once with flowers. To do stalking you have to do way worse than I did." Lachance pleaded no contest in June to two counts of stalking and was given a 6-month suspended sentence on the conditions that he go directly to the airport, fly home, get counseling and never return to Kentwood. Read more.

August 23, 2004 - Britney Spears' '(I've Just Begun) Having My Fun' is now available for download for $.49 at realRhapsody. Check out the cover art, listen to a preview, and download here.

August 23, 2004 - According to The New York Post, Britney Spears has switched the date of her wedding to Kevin Federline from November 20th to November 14th in Santa Barbara, so says a person contacted by Spears' camp about working on the nuptials. Spears' rep responded, "I don't know — I am not involved in the planning and have not received my invite yet."

August 16, 2004 - Anonymous writes "*NSYNC star JC Chasez has been interviewed yesterday by SIRIUS Hits 1 station. Asked what does he think about Britney Spears' nupitals, he answered: "The guy [Kevin Federline] that she's with right is a nice guy." Read more.

August 16, 2004 - Leslie Gornstein, E! Online's 'Answer Bitch' was asked why so many singers lip-synch at "live" performances, including Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, Janet Jackson, and Destiny's Child star Beyonce Knowles. Gornstein got pop newcomer Brooke Hogan, who says she doesn't lip-synch, to explain. "This business would be dead right now if people knew how performers are getting away with quote-unquote singing live," Hogan said. "So many fans are getting gypped these days." Why is she an exception? "I'm a truthful person, and I don't want to fake people out," Hogan said. Read more.

August 16, 2004 - In Evanescence video for 'Everybody's Fool', singer Amy Lee dresses in Britney Spears style school-girl and dominatrix outfits, showing Lee's distaste for the images used to promote most female pop stars. She wrote the song five years ago for her younger sister. "At this point, everybody knows that Britney is fake," Lee tells Jim Abbott of Knight Ridder Newspapers. "The song is not about Britney Spears; it's about a lot of people in this industry. It's so fake, the whole Hollywood thing. 'Look at how perfect I am!' Nobody looks like that. It's all fake and it's really hurting a lot of girls' and women's self images. Where are all the normal people?" Read more.

August 16, 2004 - Fans on Christina Aguilera's forum at LiveDaily.com have formed 'Survivor' style alliances with Evanescence, Yellowcard and Maroon 5 fans on their respective forums, agreeing to vote for the other acts in the MTV Video Music Awards Viewer's Choice Playoffs. Meanwhile, BritneySpearsForum.com has responded by pledging to vote for Aguilera's playoff rival The Darkness. Many fans have boasted of casting hundreds of votes a day for Spears or Aguilera. Check out more details from LiveDaily.com and EFGForum.com.

August 16, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Just a thought. No one might care, but, I am really worried about the decisions Britney Spears is making and the fact that the people closest too her are just going along with it so she won't throw a fit or get upset or whatever. Mainly the marriage and here is why. I thought she was in therapy, WHY they haven't called her on this I don't know, but ever since January she has had an unhealthy obsession with being married." Read more.

August 16, 2004 - MTV News reports that Britney Spears has chosen to remake the Bobby Brown hit 'My Prerogative' for the first single off her next project, a greatest-hits album due November 16 that is now to be called, 'Greatest Hits: My Prerogative', according to her label. The song, which will hit radio on September 14, will be one of two new tracks on the collection. A separate greatest-hits DVD will be released on the same day as the album. Read more.

August 16, 2004 - A source deep inside the Spears camp tells Bill Zwecker of The Chicago Sun-Times that Britney Spears' mother Lynne recently threw the current issue of Vanity Fair magazine with actress Reese Witherspoon on the cover in Britney's lap, saying "This is who your role model is gonna be. ... It's all about stability, family, husband and kids!" Read more.

August 16, 2004 - Michael Sneed of The Chicago Sun-Times reports that top Republican source revealed the renovated buses being used to traverse the country by President Bush and his Democratic opponent, John Kerry, were formerly the tour buses of singers Cher and Britney Spears. The source was confused over which candidate was using which singer's bus, but one of them contained a tanning bed, which was removed when renovated for the presidential tour. Probably a good bet that it was Britney's bus.

August 16, 2004 - CJ of the Minneapolis Star Tribune spoke with Jill Spiegel, author of 'The Flirtologist's Guide to Dating', about the pending marriage for Britney Spears and Kevin Federline. "I think that Britney is extremely young, possibly lost and looking for security as any 22-year-old pop star would be," laughed Spiegel. "I think she has great intentions but I think this is more of a whirlwind grasp at stability than a thought-through, grounded courtship." She added, "I never like to bash anyone. But let's hope this is an awakening and growth process for Britney." Read more.

August 16, 2004 - jaybyrd22889 writes "Entertainment Tonight and WorldOfBritney.com are teaming up to find the most obsessed Britney Spears fan to do a documentary about. You must be an obsessed female Britney fan within the age rage of 13-16 and your parents must find your obsession with Britney unhealthy. If you are chosen, you will be featured in either a documentary or a multi-piece special. For all the details and information about an application, visit WorldOfBritneycom."

August 16, 2004 - ClickBritney.com has video captures of the 'Entertainment Tonight' feature where Britney Spears, fiance Kevin Federline, and Kevin's daughter Kori took part in a photoshoot for People magazine. Check out the pictures here.

August 16, 2004 - Britney Spears invited dancer Kevin Federline and his daughter, Kori, to a Los Angeles photo shoot, and the soon-to-be happy family posed for pictures. "They were very playful. They had fun," Dave Meyers, the photo shoot's producer, told People magazine. "You can call it a family portrait." Read more.

August 16, 2004 - World Entertainment News Network reports that Britney Spears has ruined the singer's plans to have a pre-wedding tattoo session with fiance Kevin Federline before their marriage ceremony, insisting that the two cannot see each other on their wedding day until they walk the aisle. A friend said that the couple wanted "to get something symbolic that will mean something for them in years to come." Read more.

August 16, 2004 - News of the World reports Britney Spears has bought her fiance Kevin Federline's former lover Shar Jackson a lavish new house - to make up for stealing her children's father. "Shar's very excited about moving into her new home," a source revealed. "It's a real relief. Britney's bought the house for her and next week she'll help her get her stuff out of storage." Jackson had been sleeping in cheap hotels before Spears' offer.

August 16, 2004 - divalamb writes "I know everyone is sick of these essays, especially about Britney Spears, so this is more directed towards Brit's fans. I could give a damn if you want to write back mean or stupid sh** to me cause I'll just read your comments and enjoy them. So please explain to me why Britney fans have NO sense of humor?" Read more.

August 16, 2004 - jaybyrd22889 writes "Accoring to WorldOfBritney.com, Britney Spears' stalker was found outside of her California home with a giant bag of popcorn which he said was used for him and Britney to eat while watchin TV later that night. But, he quickly disappeard when one of Britney's bodyguards appeared. He then told the interviewer that he is not a stalker. Check out a photo of the stalker and popcorn here."

August 16, 2004 - Goth Boy of WNCI interviewed Evanescence singer Amy Lee at their show in Columbus, Ohio. Lee voiced her digust with the great weather, hoping for rain to depress the event. Lee listed black as her favorite color, followed by deep purple, then she put Britney Spears on blast. Asked if she ever met Britney in a dark alley, how would she beat her up, Lee responded, "First I would take my corset off and strangle her around her big gymnast neck, then I would poison her the way Snow White was poisoned in the fairy tales, and then afterwards I would dye her hair back to the original color." Asked what color would that be, Lee responded, "Puke green." They then wrapped up singing 'I Caught A Little Baby Bumblebee'. Download and listen to the interview here.

August 16, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I remember reading an essay on here called Britney Spears and Kevin Federline: The Ideal Family, and it made me think, what's up with these Britney fairy tales? Why do some of you fans assume that something as simple as a picture, or a smile on her face with Kevin, is going to predict her future or guarantee that she will be happy for the rest of her life?" Read more.

August 16, 2004 - The New York Post hears that the GOP is reaching out to Kelsey Grammer, Lee Ann Womack, Kid Rock, Dennis Miller, Britney Spears and country stars Brooks & Dunn in hopes that they'll lend some star power to the Republican National Convention.

August 16, 2004 - Britney Spears and fiance Kevin Federline were photographed out and about in Santa Monica buying some fast food on Friday (August 6). Check out pictures from RexFeatures.

August 16, 2004 - Anonymous writes "What's up with some of you people? Ever since a picture of Kevin Federline, Britney Spears, and baby Kori has been posted on this site, I have been seeing you bashing this BABY GIRL as if she has done something to you to deserve it! How dare you call a beautiful baby girl "ugly" and saying that she's a "sumo wrestler" and an "ugly piggy" and a "fatty girl"! How immature and childish is that. I bet you don't call other little 2 year olds those names, why to her? Because she's Britney's step kid or something?" Read more.

August 16, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I remember seeing a picture of Kori, Kevin Federline, and Britney Spears together, and I thought it was just the cutest picture in the world! Don't most of you agree? I think they look just soo adorable together, from the looks of it you can tell that they will become the ideal family that everyone wants to be a part of." Read more.

August 16, 2004 - Anonymous writes "E! television will be having a special titled 'Hollywood's Kabbalah Connection' Friday (August 20) at 7:30 ET/PT. Britney Spears, Madonna and Demi Moore will all be talked about, as well as the infamous red string that you see everyone wearing."

August 16, 2004 - NW magazine reports that Britney Spears and fiance Kevin Federline had an ugly argument while she was shooting a perfume ad, and sources tell the Australian tabloid that the singer has called off her wedding to the penniless dancer. Britney tore into Kevin with a fierce verbal lashing as her handlers and family looked on embarrassed. Used to getting her own way, Brit gestured at Kevin wildly until her brother Bryan and mum Lynne intervened. Read more.

August 16, 2004 - Darla Atlas of The Dallas Morning News caught up with Houston native Hilary Duff for a Q&A and asked the singer/actress about those that claim she's "the new Britney." Duff responded, "I don't know how I feel about that. It seems crazy when people say that because Britney seems huge, you know? But I love Britney Spears. Everybody has misconceptions of her, but I think she's really cool. I don't think I'm anything like her, though." Read more.

August 16, 2004 - nanda_lo writes "EverythingBritney.net has the scan of Us Weekly latest issue. The article talks about the plans to Britney Spears' wedding to dancer Kevin Federline and brings Shar Jackson's message to Kevin: "Your daughter doesn't need time with you and your new girlfriend - just you". Check out the scan here."

August 9, 2004 - Riddle_Jones writes "Yes yet another essay most of you don't want to read, and the others who do will probably trash. But hey give me credit, at least I'm logged in. A lot of you have been coming on here and posting about lately Britney has turned "trashy" and it's not nice to her fans. Saying you see so many pictures of her looking trashy, wearing the same clothes, with acne, messy hair. etc. Give her a break!" Read more.

August 9, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I know this has probably been said before, but why do you Britney fans act so negative and immature with Christina Aguilera fans, and vice versa. And don't tell me that Christina fans do it more often than Britney Spears fans and vice versa, that only makes you hypocritical and more pathetic." Read more.

August 9, 2004 - Anonymous writes "What's up with you Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera fans? What do you have against each other? Do you just hate each other for the fact that one is a fan of Christina and that one is a fan of Britney? I just don't understand this rivalry here." Read more.

August 9, 2004 - In an interview with The Herald Sun, Jamelia blasted pop counterparts Destiny's Child star Beyonce Knowles and Britney Spears. "Britney came to England recently and mimed over every single track," Jamelia complained. "How the hell can she do a whole show and mime it? I feel it's cheating the fans and I think it's disgusting. Pop culture right now is about having a voice in the studio and not having to cut it live. That's ridiculous." Read more.

August 9, 2004 - The Sun has photos of Britney Spears posing with fiance Kevin Federline and his 2-year-old daughter Kori, along with Britney's pet pup Laci. Check them out here.

August 9, 2004 - Lynne Spears posted a new 'Lynne's Corner' on Friday which wrapped up with a message from Britney Spears herself. Lynn wrote, "Britney has also been laying in the sun and doing some shopping this past week. She just got back from a quick getaway in southern California. She wanted to take a few days because some of the paparazzi seem to be getting more and more aggressive. (Funny though, they seem to be steering at least 3 feet clear of me!)" Britney concluded, "Hey ya'll, I just wanted to thank you for the well wishes & prayers with my knee and for the congratulations on my personal life. Your message board postings were very sweet. This is the happiest time for me and thank you for your never ending support and love. I've always believed I have the greatest fans in the world and you keep on proving me right!" Read more.

August 9, 2004 - nanda_lo writes "Atiya Jones from Teen People recently did a short interview with Avril Lavigne. When asked which was the last concert she ever paid to go, Avril answered: "I don't know if I've ever told anyone this, because I'm really embarassed about it - my mom made me go to a Britney Spears show when I was 12 or 13. I didn't want to go, but because she was a singer, she was like, 'You need to see other people perform.' But my brother enjoyed it." Read the full interview transcript at AvrilBandaids.com."

August 9, 2004 - The Sun reports that Britney Spears' plans to move into her $5.5 million Malibu mansion with fiance Kevin Federline are on hold while pest experts fumigate it - under the cover of a huge blue and yellow circus-style tent. Check out before and after pictures of the mansion, and a yawning Britney, here.

August 9, 2004 - webanging writes "The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified Britney Spears' debut album, '...Baby One More Time,' 14 times platinum in July, reflecting shipments to U.S. retailers. Britney's 2000 follow-up, 'Oops!...I Did It Again,' has previously been certified at the RIAA's diamond level (10 million copies shipped), while 2001's 'Britney' is four times platinum and last year's 'In the Zone' double-platinum. That puts Britney's sales in excess of 30 million albums sold within the U.S. since her 1999 debut."

August 9, 2004 - Britney Spears visited her dentist in Los Angeles the other day with fiance Kevin Federline. Check out pictures from Clasos.

August 9, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Lately there have been these essays about how "trashy" that Britney Spears looks because she has acne and wears the same clothes and shops randomly at 7-11 and such, and I notice how some of you reply by saying things like, "Leave her alone! Imagine being in her shoes! She has been spending 6 years at trying to look flawless and beautiful 24/7 for 6 hours each day to look perfect! Imagine being in her shoes and then make an opinion!" Well, you know what, Britney is not alone. Every celebrity has to go through the exact same routine at looking flawless all the time for the public, the media, and the cameras." Read more.

August 9, 2004 - Though they haven't walked the aisle yet, a source tells Star magazine that Britney Spears and Kevin Federline already "behave like they've been married forever." The source added, "They're very affectionate. You can see that when she walks she's in pain [due to her knee injury]. That's why Kevin is always helping her." Apparently that affection can pay off in other ways too. "They're at the bank a lot," a source revealed. "He's also at Western Union once every two days."

August 9, 2004 - Jeannette Walls of MSNBC.com reports Britney Spears is sifting through her wardrobe and sending the stuff she doesn't want to the Goodwill in her hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana.

August 9, 2004 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Tuesday night, "According to Star magazine, Britney Spears is moving her wedding up to August. She's apparently only giving her guest two weeks notice, which is not much, but still longer than the groom usually gets."

August 9, 2004 - nanda_lo writes "Virgulando reports that Britney Spears wants an exotic place for her honeymoon. And Brazil may be her destination. The information came from members of Britney's crew. The country is said to be Britney's suggestion. Her fiancé Kevin Federline apparently, loved her choice. The only doubt is where the singer may want to stay. She has at least three options. The beauty of Rio de Janeiro, a calm trip to vist the beaches in Bahia or same adventures in the Amazon Forest. Read more."

August 9, 2004 - Britney Spears was photographed shopping in Malibu, California wearing a cowboy hat. Check out pictures from Clasos (page1 / page2).

August 9, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I have been a Britney Spears fan ever since she first appeared, but I think her behavior this summer has been very trashy and distastefull, it seems like she doesn't care what people think of her anymore." Read more.

August 9, 2004 - Britney Spears and her fiance Kevin Federline were photographed kissing and embracing outside of the house of a friend in Los Angeles the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

August 9, 2004 - Britney Spears was photographed exiting Jacopos Pizzeria in Beverly Hills, California last week, perhaps because she entered the food establishment barefoot. Check out pictures from Clasos.

August 9, 2004 - Shar Jackson tells The Sunday Mirror her break-up with Kevin Federline, who ditched her while she was pregnant to be with Britney Spears, has actually helped her career - she is now being flooded with offers of work. "In a sick, twisted way the Britney thing put my name back out there," she admitted. "But her life is so different from mine. I protect my family from all the hoopla of Hollywood The next time I am involved with someone, you are not going to hear about us having sex in a pool. That is something I consider sacred." Shar says: "I'm now working with my group trying to finish our album. My agent, manager and everybody is waiting for me to get back out there. My doctors say I should chill out for six weeks - but I have an audition next week." Read more.

August 9, 2004 - Britney Spears was photographed in her car heading to the beauty parlor in Malibu, California the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

August 9, 2004 - Nearly a third of Britain's female revellers consider themselves bisexual and almost half have had some sort of sexual experience with another woman, ranging from kissing to fondling and full sex. These are the revealing findings of an exclusive Daily Mirror survey of 1,000 women across the UK who regularly go to clubs. Britney Spears, who snogged Madonna at the MTV awards, topped the list of stars they would most like to bed, followed by the Material Girl. Read more and check out the complete poll results here.

August 9, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Let me first start by saying I am a big Britney Spears fan. I have all records, extra copies of them, imports, and every single to date. I am sure there are more big fans out there in the world of Britney but she is about to lose many. What Britney fails to realize and which is becoming really obvious to me now is she does not really care for what her fans have to say and there opinions." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - Britney Spears' happiness with fiance Kevin Federline and her recent knee injury has taken a toll on the singer's figure. "In the past she worked out in the gym incessantly and dieted to keep her weight under control," revealed a source. "Her daily exercise has since become a thing of the past, and Britney no longer obsesses about the number of calories she consumes. That constant need to be aware of her appearance and self-image was replaced by what Britney feels is Kevin's unconditional love." But Spears has a new motivation to shed her extra pounds -- fitting into her wedding dress. A close source said, "Britney is now going to do everything she can to trim down and rid herself of that ugly cellulite!"

August 2, 2004 - Britney Spears visited a nail salon in Hollywood, California on Thursday (July 29), drawing a crowd of onlookers. Check out pictures from RexFeatures and TheSun.

August 2, 2004 - XtinaFan writes "Half a year after my essay on Christina Aguilera and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, it's time for another essay on Popdirt that is more original and thought-provoking than the countless, stupid, "Who is better: Britney or Christina?" essays and the likes." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - Lauren Sanchez talked with Tom Arnold and Jason Sehorn on Fox Sports' 'Best Damn Sports Show Period' about Brandy getting engaged to NBA star Quentin Richardson and Britney Spears lining up to buy Shaq's mansion, in Los Angeles, just up the road from Tom's home, now that he's signed with Miami Heat. They also offer Britney advice on her marriage plans with Kevin Federline. Watch the segment online at MSN.com.

August 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Britney Spears as been nominated for 12 MTV Video Music Awards throughout her career and she hasn’t even won one! I am mad about this because Britney has been very successful so far and deserves a VMA. She has done well with her albums. Some singes, concerts and I don’t get why she hasn’t won one." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - Britney Spears and fiance Kevin Federline visited the couple's new mansion in Malibu, California the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

August 2, 2004 - Ted Casablanca of E! Online has new details on Britney Spears' marriage plans with Kevin Federline. "This Beverly Hills Hotel wedding stuff is complete disinformation," revealed an insider, "all to throw the press off the scent." The leaked date of November is also a trick. "It's going to be much, much sooner," insists a source close to the wedding planner. While a decision to have the wedding in Los Angeles or Kentwood hasn't been made yet, word is that with Britney still insisting on no pre-nup, the financially safest decision would be Louisiana due to California's divorce laws. Read more.

August 2, 2004 - The Enquirer reports that during a recent night out dancing with fiance Britney Spears at trendy Monroe's bar on Melrose, Kevin Federline stripped off his shirt. A giggling Britney copied Kevin's move, taking off her top and dancing in her sequined bra. When Kevin poured his cocktail all over his head, Britney poured her beer all over her head.

August 2, 2004 - Britney Spears came home while photographers were waiting for her in Santa Monica, California on Wednesday (July 28). Check out pictures from MavrixPhoto.

August 2, 2004 - When Britney Spears cancelled her summer tour due to a knee injury, her opening act, 16-year-old Canadian newcomer Skye Sweetnam, who is set to release her debut album in September, was dealt a major blow. "It was disappointing [when Britney hurt her knee] because we had this whole media hype behind the tour," Sweetnam told The Associated Press. "It would have worked well for a lead up for my album." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - Britney Spears' mother Lynne posted a message on her daughter's official website on Thursday (July 29). "Britney has started doing physical therapy every day and she's concentrating on 1 thing - getting her knee well," Lynne wrote. "She's been waking up, doing little things around the apartment in the morning, going to physical therapy in the afternoon and then has down time at night. She is enjoying her down time so much and has been enjoying doing normal, everyday things. She's also been helping Jamie Lynn with little projects for her show." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - Jennifer Lopez's ex-hubby Cris Judd was on the Fox News Channel on Wednesday (July 28) to talk about Gillette's Legs of a Goddess Contest. Judd also weighed in on Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's marriage plans, and shared his thoughts on J.Lo so quickly marrying Marc Anthony. Judd also commented on the Michael Jackson situation, showing support since he used to dance in his shows and "he's been wonderful for me, so I'm in his corner." Watch the interview at FoxNews.com.

August 2, 2004 - In Touch magazine reports that Britney Spears, feeling guilty for stressing out her mother Lynne and causing her to age prematurely after her quickie wedding to Jason Alexander, treated her mother with a day of cosmetic treatments. Lynne received Botox injections around her eyes and forehead from a top skin doctor in Los Angeles. "Britney told her mom it was a present," a friend revealed.

August 2, 2004 - In Touch magazine spoke with Christina Milian who commented on Britney Spears' engagement to Kevin Federline. "I think it's funny," Milian said. "They're young. I hope she's happy. I know Kevin, he used to be my dancer. He's a really nice guy who loves his baby. A lot of people don't know him, they just know him from pictures and stuff about Britney. I hope the best for them."

August 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I can't believe that to this day some of you people (and I'm not just talking about Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera fans, and btw some of you need to get over this Britney vs. Christina debate. I bet we are the only people in the world that's acting as if they're actually dueling against each other and making it into a competition and into such a debate) make a big deal about record sales to determine who has talent or no talent. I think it's just so absurd." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - fashionprincess writes "Britney Spears will appear at the 2004 Teen Choice Awards, which are taping August 8 in Universal City, California, and will air August 11 on FOX. Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are hosting the show, which will also feature appearances by Jennifer Garner, Jimmy Fallon, Mischa Barton, Christina Applegate, Anne Hathaway, Wilmer Valderrama, Chad Michael Murray, Tyra Banks and Shawn and Marlon Wayans."

August 2, 2004 - Ratethemusic.com reports that friends of Britney Spears are saying the singer is engaging in marathon sex sessions with fiance Kevin Federline. "Britney says sex with Kevin is ten times better than with her ex-lover Justin Timberlake," a Britney pal revealed. "They're constantly in bed together in one long sex marathon." The constant sex comes with a warning from Dr. Lillian Glass, a top Hollywood psychologist. She said, "She's so consumed with sex she's neglecting herself. She looks terrible and this is not a good thing for her own well being as well as her career. Too much sex can be hazardous to your health." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - Jay-Z and his Destiny's Child girlfriend Beyonce Knowles led the pack when nominations for the 2004 MTV Video Music Awards were announced Tuesday morning. Jay got six nods, Beyonce -- along with No Doubt, Usher and Outkast --- got five each. Britney Spears, Kanye West, Steriogram, the White Stripes and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs all notched four nominations, while Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, D12, Jet and Modest Mouse scored three noms. Christina Aguilera, Franz Ferdinand, Hoobastank, Jessica Simpson, Maroon 5, Missy Elliott, the Darkness and Yellowcard also head into the show with multiple nominations. Read more, and check out a full list of nominees, here.

August 2, 2004 - Britney Spears and Kevin Federline were photographed stocking up on candles, vases, and checking out sofas in Los Angeles the other day. Check out pictures here.

August 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Britney Spears is currently gearing up for the Teen Choice Awards and the VMA's but that's not all she has in store. Britney has been in talks with Blondie frontwoman, Debbie Harry asking if she could cover one of their songs of her upcoming greatest hits project. Britney wants to cover the song, 'Atomic,' and Debbie thinks it is a great idea. She even has offered to help Britney rework some of the sound to bring it up to 2004 sounds. Right now this is nothing definate but it sounds like this project could work out perfectly, especially if it gets done sooner then later."

August 2, 2004 - Britney Spears and fiance Kevin Federline returned from a boat outing at Marina del Rey on Sunday (July 24). She stopped at a gift shop in Santa Monica and bought a T-shirt which read "I'm a virgin, but this is an old T-shirt". Federline then picked out a pink bandana and tied it round her head. Check out pictures here.

August 2, 2004 - World Of Britney webmaster Ruben Garay spoke with Britney Spears' manager Larry Rudolph to get details on what happened with 'Outrageous', her greatest hits album, and movie projects. Check out a brief transcript here.

August 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Pop singer/Tommy Hilfiger model Michael Fredo is set to put out his sophmore album later this year. His first album was released in 1999, when he accompanied Britney Spears on her 'Baby One More Time' tour. Rumor is, 'This Time Around' Michael will be coming out with a more mature sound and a new name. Now known as Mike Free, he hopes to capture a whole new audience. Will his name change work?"

August 2, 2004 - Britney Spears and Kevin Federline went on a Saturday afternoon boating trip in Marina del Rey, California on Saturday (July 24). Check out pictures from MavrixPhoto.

August 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Tramping along the beaten path, I will test your patience by talking about the hottest female artists in the music industry today. While Britney Spears may get married more often than Homer Simpson saying "duh" and Christina Aguilera may think of herself as a genius as often as one blinks, let go back to the basics and talk about what they do ... nope.. I am not talking about the circus acts, 'delicate piercings" or the stripper dances, but rather their music." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - Britney Spears and Kevin Federline visited the bank together in Santa Monica, California on Friday (July 23), where Kevin cashed a check given to him by Britney. Check out pictures here.

August 2, 2004 - USA Today spoke with Jamie Lynn Spears and asked whether she'll be another singing-star like her sister Britney Spears. "I just hope to be a very successful actress," she said. "I haven't really thought about the singing, and I might never get into it." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - The Mirror reports that Britney Spears was warned by Kerri Whittington yesterday: "Watch out! Your fiance gets the three-year itch." Whittington is the first of three women who have been engaged to Kevin Federline. "Kevin's slept with so many women, Britney should get an AIDS test," Whittington cautioned. "He is a charmer who has been around and he never used protection with me." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - Photos inside and out of Britney Spears' new mansion in Malibu, California have been posted. Check them out at Colourpress and Clasos.

August 2, 2004 - Britney Spears visited 'Legally Tan', whose slogan is 'A tan so irresistable it should be illegal', following a visit to UCLA Medical Center to see a dermatologist as she battles her acne problems on Friday (July 23) in Santa Monica, California. Check out pictures from RexFeatures.

August 2, 2004 - News of the World reports Britney Spears' father Jamie has been allegedly in rehab fighting an addiction to alcohol and pain-killers. Jamie met with Britney and fiance Kevin Federline while on weekly leave from the 6-month program at Los Feliz restaurant in Los Angeles. "Mr. Spears looked less than impressed with Britney's choice of fiance," a source said. "He kept his distance and looked very stern - but obviously he had other things on his mind. He is struggling with his own demons and this is not a good time to be meeting his future son-in-law."

August 2, 2004 - Jeannette Walls of MSNBC.com reports Kabbalah bigwigs are urging Britney Spears to make her wedding to Kevin Federline the first celebrity Kabbalah marriage. "There's some resistance from her family, who are devout Baptists," an insider told Walls. "But maybe there's a way to incorporate elements from both faiths, and make everyone happy." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Marriage is a beautiful thing. It's not an institution based on one believe, it's based on many beliefs that revolves around the lovers views on what makes them happy. It's a commitment, and it's a commitment that can only work if there's a complete and realistic understanding of what they want in the marriage and how they're going to financially and emotionally make a home for their future children and for themselves if they decide not to have any. And for that to happen, you have to actually know the person, and I think that neither Britney Spears or Kevin Federline know each other that much to even know what they're actually looking for in marriage." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - fashionprincess writes "Jessica Simpson was asked not to long ago in a interview for a Australian's Cleo magazine if she was thrown into a ring with Christina Aguilera or Britney Spears who would win. Jessica says, "Probably Britney. She works out a lot- she's in really good shape. She could kick my butt without breaking a sweat [laughs].""

August 2, 2004 - Shar Jackson tells Us Weekly she hasn't heard from Britney Spears after giving birth to Kaleb Michael Jackson on July 20th, the son of Shar's ex-boyfriend and soon to be Britney's hubby Kevin Federline. "What would she put on a card - 'Hey, you're having my man's kid?' I mean, do you say congratulations," she asked. "It might be a little odd. But Britney's going to be part of my kids' lives, and I'm going to get to know her. We're going to sit down and talk, woman to woman. And she can meet Kaleb - but she's going to have to come to us for that one, because he's not going anywhere for a while!" 

August 2, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Lately I've been noticing how some people (even people who aren't Britney Spears fans) are saying that Britney deserves a moon man this year. I think the opposite, and here's why." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - The Hollywood Reporter says cameras will follow Shar Jackson for a new reality show as the ex-girlfriend of Britney Spears' fiance Kevin Federline raises her two kids as a single mom and pursues her acting and music careers. Jackson says she thinks women will either be empowered by what her life's like or exhausted. The show's currently being shopped around to networks.

August 2, 2004 - Though Britney Spears and her sister Jamie Lynn are collaborating for the theme of Jamie Lynn's new show 'Zoey 101', 'Access Hollywood' found out that Britney's tunes aren't in her sister's favorite style of music. "I really like Avril and I really like JoJo and I like Hilary Duff. I really I like singing Avril's 'Happy Ending' song and Alicia Keys' 'If I Ain't Got You'," said Jamie Lynn. "I know everything to Britney's songs so yeah, I mean her too." Read more.

August 2, 2004 - Britney Spears dressed up for a day of shopping with fiance Kevin Federline and her Maltese pup Lacy the other day in Los Angeles. Check out pictures from TheSun.

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