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October 25, 2004 - A source close to Britney Spears and hubby Kevin Federline tells Us Weekly that the newlyweds are working at starting a family. "She's told everyone that she's taken a year off to start having babies." The source added, "Having a baby is Britney and Kevin's main focus right now - it's all they talk about."

October 25, 2004 - Popdirt.com's previous poll asked which pop star do you believe is the least hygienic, where 33.6% said Britney Spears thanks to her recent exploits, including walking barefoot into a gas station restroom and appearing in public with much-needed acne medication on her face. Next up was Pink, noted for being photographed urinating behind a car door, picking up 22.5%. Christina Aguilera was third with 14%, while Mariah Carey received the fewest votes at 1.5%. Check out the complete results here.

October 25, 2004 - Patrick Hruby of ESPN.com's 'Page 3' commented on Britney Spears' recent message to fans claiming she plans on taking time off for a while. "Suffice to say we've long suspected you crave media attention the way most folks crave oxygen," Hruby writes. "We're also pretty sure that your current album is laughable. Not in the har-har way. As such, we figure your promised hiatus is simply another PR stunt designed to prop up your flagging musical fortunes. Of course, we could be wrong. We hope so. Honest. But we need a little something to go on. So show us you mean business. Prove yourself." Read more, including their checklist for Britney to ensure she's "truly committed to being ignored", here.

October 25, 2004 - Us Weekly reports that although Kevin Federline's daughter Kori missed his marriage to Britney Spears, the singer presented the 2-year-old with a tiny pink Juicy Couture sweat suit with 'Baby Girl' on the back. "Even though Kori wasn't there for the big day, Britney wanted her to have it," a source said.

October 25, 2004 - A source close to Britney Spears tells The National Enquirer that the singer has sworn off booze and drugs in an attempt to get pregnant on her honeymoon with Kevin Federline. "Britney's sworn off all her bad habits, especially pot," the source claimed. "While she and Kevin have gotten stoned on marijuana together in the past, it's all over now. Britney is determined to get her body in shape for her dream of being a mom."

October 25, 2004 - Britney Spears and Kevin Federline visited the Blockbuster store in Malibu, California the other day to rent some games and DVDs while Britney enjoyed a snack. Check out pictures from Clasos.

October 25, 2004 - Britney Spears and husband Kevin Federline were photographed dining at Moonshadows restaurant in Malibu, California the other night. Check out pictures from Clasos.

October 25, 2004 - Popjustice.co.uk has laid out the steps to re-create the cover to Britney Spears' forthcoming 'Greatest Hits: My Prerogative' album. Check it out here.

October 25, 2004 - Britney Spears' former manager Larry Rudolph tells Star magazine that his split with the singer was mutual. "This was absolutely mutual," he insisted. "I felt I had done everything that I could do. We conquered music, film, and television. The contract ended, and we decided not to renew it." Britney's rep Leslie Sloane Zelnik said, "They amicably parted ways. They had a nice run."

October 25, 2004 - USA Today music writer Ken Barnes took part in an online chat with readers on Tuesday, where he was asked about Britney Spears. "To me, she's transcended record stardom to become a tabloid celebrity," he opined. "If she's able to concoct enough 'events' to accompany a new record, she'll get attention--the video channels will always bite, radio will be more cautious."

October 25, 2004 - Conan O'Brien joked during his Late Night monologue on Tuesday night, "Britney Spears announced that she has decided to take some time off because, quote, 'The man upstairs told her to do so.' [Laughter] Yeah. Not surprisingly, 'The man upstairs' is her unemployed husband."

October 25, 2004 - Neil Sean of Sky News hears that Britney Spears has agreed to tone down the pictures of her and husband Kevin Federline where they appear together, since Jive Records believes the singer's focus should be on being a sexy pop star, not a housewife. Read more.

October 25, 2004 - Agence France-Presse reports that Britney Spears has reportedly arrived at the tropical Fijian island hideaway Nanuya Levu Island (aka Turtle Island) with her new husband Kevin Federline. The resort specializes in weddings and honeymoons and where basic Fijian-style lodges start at $1,975 a night. Read more.

October 25, 2004 - Britney Spears flashed the peace sign in her car in Los Angeles the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

October 25, 2004 - Ken Baker, West Coast executive editor of Us Weekly, tells E! Online staffers were debating Monday which "overexposed" cover girls Britney Spears was referencing in her official website posting last week -- "Cameron Diaz, her ex-boyfriend's lover, or Jessica Simpson, the woman who got the role in The Dukes of Hazard that [Spears] really wanted?" Baker says he thinks Spears would be wise to "go away" for a while. "Right now, she has nothing but bad fashion choices, and a really oddball husband--and that's not just very palatable to her fans," Baker opined. Read more.

October 18, 2004 - lucradis4ever writes "Britney Spears and *NSYNC star Justin Timberlake were spotted hanging out recently at a club in New York City. "No kissing, just getting along. Friendly. Britney even went in the D.J. booth and played one of Justin's songs." He wouldn't say what they were drinking. Check out the interview clip from 95.5 the beat in Atlanta with a guy working at the club who witnessed the former lovers here (hit Ctrl-R if screen is blank)."

October 18, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Ashton Kutcher reveals all of his greatest secrets on the latest edition of 'Vibe' magazine. He says,"The whole music business is so awful right now, and everything is just so conventional. Thank God for Britney. Life would just be so boring if it wasn't for her performances. Definitely. I've never met anyone who owns the stage as well as she does, and I don't think that their is one single person that can deny that.""

October 18, 2004 - A pimple cream covered Britney Spears was photographed flipping off paparazzi while in her car in Malibu, California the other day. Check out a picture from Clasos.

October 18, 2004 - Billboard reports that a federal judge in Salt Lake City has ordered Britney Spears to explain why she failed to respond to a pre-emptive lawsuit filed by drug maker Zantrex-3, who claim the pop star's lawyers threatened to sue them for using her image without permission. Read more.

October 18, 2004 - Anonymous writes "What exactly is that certain something that Britney Spears has, that makes so many people worship, adore and respect her? This is a question that many people would love to be answered, but unfortunately, those who "worship, adore and respect" Ms. Spears couldn't possibly deliver an answer that is satisfying, because when it all comes down to what's real - Britney is not worthy of being worshipped, adored, admired or respected. Now, this is only my opinion, but there's a lot to base this opinion on if you take a minute to read." Read more.

October 18, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I don't get what's up with Britney Spears nowadays. In the past she wanted to prove to the world that she's a grown up Britney, but now she seems to want to make herself look like some victim that's being controlled by everybody and everything. I love Britney and all, I think she's down to earth and very cool, but she needs to wise up and take a break! If she's so tired by the media, and so tired of working hard and taking the effort to get her butt on stage and actually dance and sing, then why won't she take a break!" Read more.

October 18, 2004 - Anonymous writes "So I walk into Subway today, and the place looked very slow. I went to go in line when I heard a very familar voice in front of me. It was Britney Spears & her new husband, Kevin Federline. I immediatly began crying hysterically. The woman I idolized was right in front of me! I tapped her shoulder and she turned around and giggled. She said, 'Hi what's up?,' I couldn't say anything right but I managed to say, 'Britney you don't know how inspiring you are. I truly admire you and I am dedicated fan.' She repiled with, 'Awww that's very sweet of you to say that,' and Kevin looked over and smiled. I asked for a hug and she gave me a huge bear huge, and I felt like fainting!" Read more.

October 18, 2004 - Anonymous writes "The Sacramento Bee had a poll on which celebrity perfume has the most delicious name, and Britney Spears' 'Curious' won. Beyonce Knowles came in second with 'True Star,' Jennifer Lopez ended at #3 with 'Glow,' and rounding #4 were the Olsen Twins with Mary-Kate and Ashle Olsen's two perfume 'One & "Two'. You can order 'Curious' products, including the perfume, shower gel, and Deliciously Whipped! Body Souffle, at Macy's online."

October 18, 2004 - Britney Spears has posted her first letter to fans on her official website, and it doesn't require a paid membership to read. Spears writes, "I've actually learned to say 'NO!' With this newly found freedom, it's like people don't know how to act around me. Should we talk to her like we did when she was 16 or like the Icon everyone says she is? My prerogative right now is to just chill & let all of the other overexposed blondes on the cover of Us Weekly be your entertainment... GOOD LUCK GIRLS! I'm sorry that my life seemed like it was all over the place the past 2 years, it's probably because IT WAS! I understand now what they mean when they talk about child stars. Going & going & going is all I've ever known since I was 15 years old. It's amazing what advisors will push you to do, even if it means taking a naive, young, blonde girl & putting her on the cover of every magazine." Read more.

October 18, 2004 - Matt Hitt of the Colorado State Collegian weighed in on Britney Spears' plans to write a letter detailing her 'Ultimate Truth', for which fans will be charged $24.95 to read. Read more.

October 18, 2004 - Xreflejo writes "For a while I've been wondering what would happen to our musical icons of today if MTV didn’t exist. Would Britney Spears be the huge pop star she is now if it weren’t for the image she first presented?" Read more.

October 18, 2004 - CityRag.com reports that Britney Spears got a tattoo on St. Marks Place last year and the artist named Eric is providing details of the pop tart's visit. Eric said "throughout the tattoo Britney: chain smokes Marlboro Menthols, talks about sex, swears frequently and loudly (Eric says she 'talks like a slut'), rocks out to ACDC, and lets her nipples fallout (and stay out) of her shirt. We kinda loved her for all of that, until he sprang the ending on us - after she pays the cashier the $80 for the tattoo, she runs out with NO TIP!" Read more.

October 18, 2004 - The Sun reports that Christina Aguilera has deliberately moved the release date of her next UK single 'Carwash' to October 25th so she can go head-to-head with Britney Spears' remake of the Bobby Brown tune 'My Prerogative'. Read more.

October 18, 2004 - Britney Spears wants to change her name after marrying 26-year-old dancer Kevin Federline last month. "I probably will, Britney Federline, I like that," Spears told Germany's Bunte magazine. "Society probably won't allow me but I would like to change it." Read more.

October 18, 2004 - Sky News reports Britney Spears is set to rake in more dough offering a new range of voice mails. For a small fee you can download various messages from Britney. A press release from the singer claimed it's a way of "getting closer" to her.

October 18, 2004 - Britney Spears dragged along hubby Kevin Federline to shop for bedding for their new Malibu mansion the other day at an exclusive Malibu store. Kevin drove to the store in Britney's convertible Mercedes. Check out pictures here.

October 18, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Okay, before I start with this thing, I am not a Christina Aguilera or a Britney Spears fan. I am just commenting on what I observe on here. Okay here I go. As you know, Britney gets stalked a lot by paparazzi everyday. But whose fault is that? I mean think about it, esp. you Britney fans. Now, if I were a fan of somebody that I really loved, I wouldn’t want to admit their flaws either. But seriously, some of you act as if you are going against God if you admit the flaws of your favorite idol. Just admit it, it's not going to kill you or anybody else." Read more.

October 18, 2004 - Jay Leno joked during his Tonight Show monologue on Monday night, "Britney Spears has officially completed her marital paperwork. She's now legally married. Isn't that amazing? It took Britney longer to get married than her first marriage actually lasted. She and her new husband, Kevin Federline, they built a a new home in Malibu, it's a a duplex. See, when they split up, it is easier to divide up."

October 18, 2004 - Britney Spears was recently photogrpahed in Kentwood, Louisniana with hubby Kevin Federline and her mother Lynne. Check out pictures from Clasos.

October 18, 2004 - Britain's Mail on Sunday reports that Britney Spears has been telling friends she is pregnant. "Britney has only told her family and closest friends that she is pregnant. She's ecstatic," one said. "It's the reason she brought the wedding forward." Read more.

October 18, 2004 - acollins43 writes "Ok, you can bash me for all I care but this is really bothering me lately, and I have to get this out of my system. Here it goes; first off this Britney Spears vs. Christina Aguilera thing needs to stop." Read more.

October 11, 2004 - Xreflejo writes "It’s become apparent to me that people around Britney Spears and her fans never seem to think she does anything wrong. That’s ultimately what the problem with her is. She has a mom that constantly puts the blame on paparazzi as to how her daughter is presented. Lynne has never once acknowledged that her daughter is the one making her self look bad. The paparazzi only takes the pictures they don’t force Britney to act the way she acts." Read more.

October 11, 2004 - Britney Spears was photographed outside a medical spa in Westwood, California the other day with acne cream covering her face and appearing to pick your nose. Check out pictures from stereogum.com.

October 11, 2004 - The New York Post reports Britney Spears may find herself in hot water with PETA for a second time after wearing a fur jacket on the cover of her upcoming greatest hits album. A source says the fur Britney is wearing is real, though her rep counted, "From what I am told, it's a fake fur."

October 11, 2004 - Dannielle Heath recalled her hours spent gossiping with former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham in an interview with The Mirror. She says when Britney Spears came on the TV when they were together, "She said she admired Britney for not giving a sh** what people thought."

October 11, 2004 - Britney Spears and hubby Kevin Federline were photographed kissing in their car on the streets of Britney's hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

October 11, 2004 - USA Today music critic Steve Jones took part in a Q&A with readers on Tuesday (October 5), where he was asked about his thoughts on Britney Spears and her cover of Bobby Brown's 'My Prerogative'. "In retrospect, it's funny how everyone used to think that she wasn't too bright," Jones said. "She's been savvy enough to make the sometimes treacherous transition from kid to adult artist and maintain her stardom. As for the Bobby Brown 'classic', it is a fairly slavish cover but I can see why she did it." Read the entire chat transcript here.

October 11, 2004 - Sources tell popbytes.com that Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have the entire Four Seasons hotel on the big island in Hawaii booked for their real marriage on Saturday (October 16).

October 11, 2004 - Britney Spears was photographed leaving a Santa Monica beauty parlor the other day with a t-shirt featuring a woman pleasuring herself. Check out pictures from Clasos.

October 11, 2004 - Why did Britney Spears and Kevin Federline travel to Kentwood for their honeymoon? A family member says it was because the singer left her extended family heartbroken that she got married without them, and most upset was Britney's grandfather June Spears. "I think June is really upset that Britney would get married without him and not even call ahead of time to let him know," a family member revealed. "June said she should have put the Hollywood thing aside and gotten married at home with family and friends who loved her before she had a ton of money. When he heard the news about the wedding, June was sitting on the sofa with tears in his eyes, shaking is head in disbelief. June believes in family loyalty to a fault so he probably won't get over it anytime soon."

October 11, 2004 - Steve Tilley of the Edmonton Sun shared his thoughts on Britney Spears after word of the singer's alleged wedding night panties had been up for auction on eBay. "The bid was up to about $170 before EBay took down the auction, but I naturally imagined what it would be like to win the auction and have Britney's ginch arrive in the mail," Tilley said. "Then I realized I'd be afraid to touch them. Literally, genuinely scared of handling an article of clothing that had been in contact with Britney's own Louisiana bayou. When the thought of handling the undergarments of a pop tart sex kitten in the privacy of your own home only makes you wonder if you've got a bottle of that antibacterial hand cleanser stuff around, you know the magic is gone and it's time to say goodbye." Read more.

October 11, 2004 - Britney Spears formalized her union with dancer Kevin Federline on Thursday just as she parted ways with the manager who had been guiding her career since she was 13, her spokeswoman told Reuters. "All the proper paperwork was dealt with today, filed, done. It's all legal," Britney's publicist, Leslie Sloane revealed. Read more.

October 11, 2004 - Ted Casablanca of E! Online reports that Britney Spears and her mother Lynne are going through troubles and much of it has to do with the singer's quickie wedding to Jason Alexander and her latest marriage to Kevin Federline. "There was a falling out. They haven't exactly been seeing eye to eye," a Spears source revealed. "Lynne made it through the first marriage [to Jason Allen Alexander] kicking and screaming, but she made it. This Kevin guy's a different story. It has made things tense." Lynne is reportedly upset she's lost the job of penning 'Lynne's Corner' on Britney's official website. Read more.

October 11, 2004 - leesa writes "What was Britney Spears thinking when she decided to marry Kevin Federline? Let alone why did she even hook up with him in the first place?" Read more.

October 11, 2004 - Neil Sean of Sky News reports comments from Britney Spears as to why she rejected 'Child's Play: Seeds Of Chucky' producers from using her smash debut hit 'Baby One More Time'. "It's a horror film, and I don’t like the script or the way they wanted to use my song," she said. "It’s my recording, and I must be protective of my image across the world."

October 11, 2004 - RateTheMusic.com reports that Britney Spears' 'Toxic' video co-star Martin Henderson says it was "very pleasant" kissing the singer. "That was a weird day. Lie on the floor, kiss Britney Spears, go home," he explained. "She was in weird leather and chiffon wings and every time she went to straddle me, material would drape across my face. We ended up making out six or seven times."

October 11, 2004 - Clasos has aerial photos of Britney Spears' new home in Malibu, California, which she'll live in with hubby Kevin Federline. Check out the pictures (page1 / page2).

October 11, 2004 - Dr. Lillian Glass, author of 'Toxic People', tells Glob emagazine that Britney Spears "seems to be totally out of control" after her fizzled marriage to Jason Alexander and recent disputed nuptials to Kevin Federline. "I see a woman who's become sloppy and manipulative - and I believe this latest stunt has thoroughly angered what's left of her fans," Glass said. She also puts blame on Britney's mother Lynne. "I believe Britney's mother is in complete denial about her daughter's actions. She defends her sloppy demeanor and dress, and doesn't see that her daughter is out of control. Britney doesn't need another marriage. She needs professional psychological help to boost her self-esteem and help her face the responsiblities of being an adult."

October 11, 2004 - Accoring to The Sun, Britney Spears fired her longtime manager Larry Rudolph for not backing her marriage to dancer Kevin Federline. "Larry forced Britney to get the marriage to Jason annulled," a friend said. "And he made her sign a pre-nup with Kevin." Read more.

October 11, 2004 - Snarkywood.com is providing their commentary on what they believe is a downward spiral of Britney Spears. They write, "Now, Britney's not crazy like Whitney, she's just plain old white trash who's getting back to her banjo-pickin' roots. Somehow, that poor girl made her way OUT of moonshine-brewin', trailer livin' Louisiana all the way to Mickey Mouseketeer Land -- the epitome of wholesome smiles and rainbows and puppies and eternal virginity. And now, she is choosing to make the slow pilgrimage back from whence she came. And oh, what an entertaining voyage it is, at least for those of use standin' on the other side of the tracks, watching the slow and painful and glorious trainwreck that is Downward Spiral Britney." Read more.

October 11, 2004 - Britney Spears threw her soda pop at a photographer as she was leaving a Subway sandwich shop in Malibu, California. She then stuck her finger up at him before collapsing in giggles and jumping into her car. Laughing hubby Kevin Federline shouted at the snapper: "That's what happens if you get too close." Check out pictures from Clasos and TheSun.

October 11, 2004 - A seller on eBay is auctioning what they claim are the pair of boyshorts that Britney Spears was wearing on the night she was married to Kevin Federline. The auction states: "This is an absolutley adorable white pair. Britney wore these to the house where her wedding took place, and then later changed when she put on her wedding dress. I was lucky enough to be working at the wedding and I got to take home some amazing Britney memorabilia. This is 100% guaranteed authentic. This item was personally worn by Britney Spears. I will also include a copy of the staff pass I was given to enter the house that night, as proof that this item is genuine and that I was there that night." Not so says Britney's rep Leslie Sloane, who denied any possibility that the panties could have ever belonged to her client or her new hubby when quized by The New York Daily News. Sloane fumed that eBay "has hit a real low."

October 11, 2004 - Larry Rudolph, who has been managing Britney Spears since she was 15, was dropped by the singer on Tuesday. "Britney and I simply realized that we have done all we can do together and have amicably parted ways after eight years," Rudolph said through his rep. Rudolph's management agreement runs out at the end of October, and for now Britney has no manager. Read more.

October 11, 2004 - Alex Beam of the Boston Globe stayed a night at the $349-a-night Britney Spears room at the Onyx Hotel, and wasn't impressed, calling the room "the fourth circle of hell." Beam writes, "So what are the digs like? Designed by Britney's mother, Lynne, they purport to resemble part of the family homestead in Kentwood, La. The decor looks like someone's design scheme for a high-end New Orleans brothel, which is not to suggest that either Ms. Spears or I have first-hand knowledge of that environment." Read more.

October 11, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Once again, Britney Spears manages to thwart Christina's plan to steal Britney's crown as the ultimate Pop princess. When Britney Spears' career is looking great, Christina's on the other hand is going straight to hell, yet Christina fans insist that she will be here in 10 years time as opposed to Britney. Well obviously these Christina fans need to take a hint, her latest single 'Carwash' was an instant bona fide flop, and her summer tour was a disaster, with dismal ticket sales of a pathetic 40%." Read more.

October 11, 2004 - Britney Spears and hubby Kevin Federline made another visit to Jack In The Box, taking Britney's Mercedes 500SL to their Malibu drive-thru the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

October 11, 2004 - Britney Spears and hubby Kevin Federline made another visit to Jack In The Box, taking Britney's Mercedes 500SL to their Malibu drive-thru the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

October 11, 2004 - Anonymous writes "There are exclusive picture outakes from Britney Spears' 2005 Calender at ClickBritney.com."

October 11, 2004 - After listening to Natasha Bedingfield's debut album 'Unwritten', Britney Spears has contacted the chart-topping singer to write songs for her on Spears' follow-up to 'In The Zone'. "Britney is starting to think about her next album," a source explained. "She has approached a number of people to submit songs and Natasha was high on the list of those she's keen to work with." Read more.

October 11, 2004 - BritneySource.com has a scan of Britney Spears new album cover for 'Greatest Hits: My Prerogative', due out November 9th. Check it out here.

October 11, 2004 - Britney Spears was photographed at Piccadilly's cafeteria near her home town of Kentwood, Lousiana on September 30th. Check out pictures from RexFeatures.

October 11, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I am writing in response to everyone giving Britney Spears such a hard time. Who cares what she does, how bout we all leave her alone. In a new magazine article (in OK) she said she realizes she owes her fans more then she has been able to give and she is taking over her mom's job with her official website so she can give back to the fans. People should be like that’s great...not Britney needs to do this and that. She does what she wants. She "doesn’t need to permission" and she definitely "makes her own decisions" and that's her prerogative and we should respect that instead of being well Britney is this and Britney shouldn't do this. I am so sick of it. If you don't like what she does, then just stop paying attention to her." Read more.

October 11, 2004 - Anonymous writes "I know this has probably been written thousands of times, but oh well, here I go. I am starting to get irritated about you naive Britney Spears fans. You guys seem to always want to act so ignorant towards Christina Aguilera in some essays when the essay isn't even about Christina! Why do you guys always have to bring her down to make your point? And it's even more irritating that some of you write essays about how you don't like bias and hypocritical Christina fans when you guys do the exact same thing!" Read more.

October 11, 2004 - leesa writes "Britney Spears, who married dancer Kevin Federline last month, has bought a house in Malibu, California for just under $6.9 million, the Los Angeles Times reported on Sunday. The traditional-style, 9,000-square-foot house rests on a gated 1.5-acre lot, and features eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms, the paper reported. Built in the 1980s, it has a tennis court, pool, spa, gym, gardens and outdoor kitchen. Read more."

October 4, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Britney Spears is a hypocrite? Britney is a slut? Trash? Fat? Over? These questions would not sound so bizarre if they were not coming from raving Christina Aguilera fans. Let us have a little recap of the "Dirrty" one's image resume. Christina swapped all of her clothes for a faux ghetto accent, suddenly developed gargantuan-sized breasts, gained approximately 15 pounds, and sucks face with every female soft-core porn star in Hollywood. How does she not fit those crass accusations placed on Ms. Spears?" Read more.

October 4, 2004 - In an interview with The Sun, Christina Aguilera is commenting on Britney Spears' recent marriage to Kevin Federline, her second of the year. "I think everybody tries to jump on the bandwagon of marriage," Aguilera said. "If it's right for them, then it's right for them. But I'm not going to do it like that. I'm very focused on my career at the moment. I'm happy and feel the best I've ever felt. I don't know if Britney got married to get attention because I don't know her any more. I don't know the man she married and I don't know her." Through gritted teeth she added: "I wish them luck." Read more.

October 4, 2004 - Producer Dorian Moore (aka Doe) tells the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that Nelly's single 'Tilt Ya Head Back', featuring Christina Aguilera, was meant as a song for Nelly and Britney Spears. He says Spears' label Jive pulled out because the song sounded too urban. Aguilera and Janet Jackson were considered next, and Aguilera landed the song. Read more.

October 4, 2004 - Candace Murphy of the Oakland Tribune weighed in on Britney Spears and the singer's constant appearance in the tabloid headlines -- a move Murphy suspects is part of Spears' master plan. "Why would Britney heed any advice, anyway? It's all part of her master plan," Murphy explained. "As great as the temptation is to shake your head and 'tsk, tsk, tsk' Britney's shenanigans -- 'Oh dear, she's drinking too much for a proper young lady, she's kissing more girls than is proper for a young lady, she's getting married too often for a proper young lady' -- she knows exactly what she's doing. Britney is worth $32 million, and her future ventures (clothing, jewelry, shoes, even HOUSEWARES... possibly explaining her need to be a housewife) are estimated to earn her another $28 million. Each click of the shutter keeps her on the pages of all those magazines, keeps everyone interested and keeps the money rolling in. She brought it on herself because she wanted to." Read more.

October 4, 2004 - The National Enquirer reports that Britney Spears and Kevin Federline are fighting over who leaked news they were getting married September 18th for their surprise Santa Barbara nuptials. "Britney was furious about the leaks," an insider revealed. "She and Kevin had been fighting for weeks. She was convinced the source of the problem was on Kevin's side." The insider added, "Britney is furious with Kevin and his family. She's determined to find out who talked. She thought with her wedding, she and Kevin could put the bickering of the past weeks behind thme. But they are fighting again. It's a rocky way to start their marriage."

October 4, 2004 - Anthony Hamilton, En Vogue, 'American Idol' champ Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears' parents Lynne and Jamie Spears, and Denise Richards attended WomenRock!, the fifth annual signature concert for the fight against breast cancer in Los Angeles on Tuesday (September 28). Check out pictures here.

October 4, 2004 - Britney Spears' mother Lynne posted a new message on her daughter's website on Friday (October 1), her first posting since Britney married Kevin Federline last month. "Wow! I know I've said we've had a whirlwind week before, but this one took the cake," Lynne wrote. "We were ALL surprised!! And that's really saying something because it is very unlike Britney to be able to keep a secret. My first reaction was shock and then lingering thoughts of 'what about her dress?' 'what about the other plans?' and so on. Then I started thinking about how Jamie Lynn was getting her hair done and would be late to the ceremony! It's quite a distance from the hair salon to the wedding site and we were all getting antsy, but then Jamie Lynn arrived and we hurried to get her ready. There were happy tears and 'congratulations' all at the same time. I must say, even with all the unexpected- it was a very beautiful and intimate wedding ceremony." Check out the entire message here.

October 4, 2004 - Britney Spears lashed out at those who accuse her husband Kevin Federline of being a gold-digger. "I am very annoyed with some reports speculating such [garbage] that I had to pay for the wedding myself and that I even had to buy my own ring," World Entertainment News Network quotes Spears as saying. "It's simply so not true. Kevin took out a loan to contribute towards the wedding and so he could buy me my band. He insisted. It's so hurtful when this kind of thing comes out. Kevin pays his own way and I wouldn’t have it any other way."

October 4, 2004 - Britney Spears was photographed on the streets of Kentwood, Louisiana sporting a shirt saying "I am the American dream" while carrying a dog and hanging out with her family and husband Kevin Federline. Check out pictures from Clasos and TheSun.

October 4, 2004 - Monique Lhuillier, who provided the wedding dress for Britney Spears' marriage last month to Kevin Federline, talked with the Minneapolis Star Tribune about the singer, who's recently been photographed padding around barefoot out of too many public restrooms. "All I know is that she was wearing shoes under my dress," said Lhuillier Thursday at a private opening for her Edina salon of wedding dresses and couture. Read more.

October 4, 2004 - Anonymous writes "It seems that for a long time Britney Spears was considered such a great performer and energetic dancer. But all that is over now. The girl whose name is on everyone’s lips is Ciara." Read more.

October 4, 2004 - Anonymous writes "We all know the basic story. Britney Spears "exclusively" sold her wedding photos (and a post-wedding interview) to the British magazine, 'OK!'. 'People' magazine, in America, which is affiliated with 'OK!', bought the photos and interview from 'OK!' and had their own "exclusive" within the US. Most would argue that this was attention seeking enough - selling your photos, and doing an interview mere days after the ceremony, but it gets far worse." Read more.

October 4, 2004 - The New York Post hears that Britney Spears' mother Lynne, father Jamie, and sister Jamie Lynn, all had their hair dyed "chocolate brown" by Matthew Galea-Pace at the Prive Salon in L.A. the day before Britney's wedding to Kevin Federline so they could match on the big day.

October 4, 2004 - Britney Spears and hubby Kevin Federline were photographed in Kentwood, Louisiana shopping and showing off Britney's new hair color. Check out pictures here.

October 4, 2004 - Mary J. Blige tells The New York Daily News reports that she has a mantra for young divas like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton: "No more drama." The singer explained, "A lot of us, when we're young, we depend on other people's opinions to make us feel like somebody special. And if someone is lying to you and telling you to be cocky or just to be wild and crazy, you kinda gotta clean out your circle in order to find out who you really are. You kind of start to understand what an independent artist you were from the beginning. When you're always with someone and they're showing you along the way, you forget that you have everything to do with your own success."

October 4, 2004 - RPL10991 writes "In Britney's latest interview with OK! Magazine, she discussed her desire to become more invoved in personally updating her fan club and website. Britney is putting the finishing touches on an exclusive posting for the fan club site which will be put up tomorrow. To join Britney's fan club and gain access to exclusive content, contests, ticket pre-sales and more.

October 4, 2004 - Britney Spears may be using forbidden "Hypnotic Selling" methods in her TV commercial promoting her new fragrance, 'Curious', claims marketing expert Dr. Joe Vitale in a press release. "Her ad plays on sexuality, mystery, and curiosity," explains Vitale, President of Hypnotic Marketing, Inc., in Austin, Texas, and a a specialist on hypnotic persuasion methods. He adds, "Even the name of her product invokes the most powerful motivator of all: Curiosity." Read more. 

October 4, 2004 - The Sun has finally issued an apology to Britney Spears after repeating claims by a photo agency in July that the singer "sunk to new lows" drinking whisky when she was actually drinking a herbal Ginseng drink. Writer Victoria Newton said, "We accept that these allegations were without foundation and sincerely apologize to Miss Spears for the error and for any embarrassment caused by them." Read more.

October 4, 2004 - Britney Spears most definitely got married earlier this month, according to People magazine, but not so according to its competitor Us Weekly. Watch a report from TheAssociatedPress.

October 4, 2004 - Anonymous writes "OK Magazine released a wedding photoshoot of Britney Spears' big wedding day. It includes a collection of photos including behind the scenes pictures of Britney getting ready, her bridesmaids, the ceremony, and Britney and Kevin Federline getting intimate. View the pictures here."

October 4, 2004 - The Sun reports Britney Spears and Kevin Federline will bring their honeymoon to Madonna's sprawling country estate in Wiltshire, England. "Madonna always keeps an eye out for Britney," a source explained. "She has taken a keen interest in her career. She and Guy decided it would be a better idea to have them for a holiday than send them a gift. Britney was so flattered. She looks up to Madonna and has always claimed she is one of her biggest influences. Spending some time at Madonna's house in England was the ultimate wedding present — it's not an audience many stars are granted." Read more.

October 4, 2004 - Britney Spears' spokeswoman Leslie Sloan spoke with The New York Daily News after the singer and her sister wore 'Scream' masks over the weekend to pick up some takeout at a fast-food joint in Kentwood, Louisiana. "She was rehearsing for Halloween," Sloan said. "Now the whole world knows whats she's going to be so the paparazzi will know who to follow around."

October 4, 2004 - Every single window of Macy's, the self proclaimed world's biggest store in New York City, features ads for Britney Spears' new and first fragrance "Curious". Check out pictures from Abaca.

October 4, 2004 - How much do you have to spend a minute to be 'Livin like Britney Spears?' was the question Rick Dees posed on his Weekly Top 40 Countdown program over the weekend. Download and listen to the segment here.

October 4, 2004 - Anonymous writes "Britney Spears is photographed wherever she goes. Candid photos pop up anywhere you look. Do you think that poor old Britney can't step one foot into the daylight without being hounded by the money-hungry press? Do you think that even though poor Britters moved her wedding date up by months in a desperate attempt to fool the press, she still couldn't escape their flashing lenses? If you do, then it's time for a reality check." Read more.

October 4, 2004 - The Sun reports that Britney Spears' bodyguard Todd has been giving her husband Kevin Federline lessons on how to handle a handgun. "Kevin decided he needed to do it in case anything should happen to Britney," a source said. "She's not keen but Kevin is insistent. He's seen some of the strange people who follow her around." Read more.

October 4, 2004 - podirt's previous poll asking which pop star would be able to charge the most for a concert ticket in the year 2020 saw Britney Spears edge out Christina Aguilera, 31.6% to 25.6%. Next up was Mariah Carey with 13.9%, while Avril Lavigne came in fourth with 7.4%. Check out the complete results here.

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