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July 29, 2005 - A spokeswoman for Shar Jackson tells The New York Post that Kevin Federline's son Kaleb celebrated his first birthday last Wednesday, but the special date "came and went without a visit, present or phone call from Kevin or Britney." Shar instead celebrated Kaleb's big day with her and Federline's 2-year-old daugher, Kori, and other family members.

July 29, 2005 - A source tells Star magazine that Britney Spears' pregnancy is causing the singer to get moody, so much so that she reduced her mother Lynn to tears during a taping of Jamie Lynn's Nickelodeon series 'Zoey 101'. "Britney was screaming at her mom," a witness revealed. "She was furious, swearing and cursing. Her mom burst into tears at one point but Britney didn't seem to care or notice." A day after the outburst, there still was a chill between mother and daughter. "Britney came by the set for a few hours the next day but didn't speak to her mom at all. You could see that her mom was hurt. Jamie Lynn was so upset by it all that she took an extra 30-minute break to talk to her mom and Britney's assistant about it."

July 29, 2005 - Tom Arnold spoke with Entertainment Weekly about his interactions with Britney Spears and hubby Kevin Federline. "Britney was literally my next-door neighbor," the actor said. "I've always had a lot of compassion for her. And even for Kevin. I think she just wants to be loved and, you know, he's like me 15 years ago. I gave him all the warnings I could. I said, 'Listen, I've been there, you guys have gotta be careful.'"

July 29, 2005 - Blitz has a brief clip of Britney Spears out with hubby Kevin Federline showing off her pregnant belly in a tank top. Watch it here.

July 29, 2005 - KROQ's Kevin and Bean were on the line with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline -- actually impersonators -- to get the latest on Britney's pregnancy, whether she's having twins, if Kevin's hanging with his ex Shar Jackson, and more. Listen to the interview here.

July 29, 2005 - Britney Spears was photographed leaving the recording studio eating an apple in Hollywood, California. Check out pictures from Clasos.

July 29, 2005 - Jamie Lynn Spears posted the following message on the diary section of her official website, JamieLynnSpears.com: "Hi Everyone. I am so excited that all of you have taken the time to check out my new site. I am still busy this summer filming the second season of 'Zoey 101'. I like being in LA because I get to spend a lot of time with Britney. We are getting ready for the baby's arrival in September!!!! I can't wait. I have been shopping so much for the baby and it is not even here yet!! A few of my best friends from home have come to visit me here as well. We have had so much fun, but I will be ready to go back to school because that's when cheerleading starts!!! Talk to you later."

July 29, 2005 - ContactMusic.com reports that an Interview magazine spread features a pre-pregnant Britney Spears, dressed as a maid, showing a little leg and a garter as she serves her husband Kevin Federline a bottle of Jack Daniel's and then sits on his lap. Read more.

July 29, 2005 - A source tells The Daily Star that Britney Spears believes pregnancy has helped improve her voice, prompting the singer to return to the studio to record new music. Spears believes pregnancy has matured and deepened her vocal ability. "She’s a changed woman," the source said.

July 19, 2005 - Britney Spears and sister Jamie Lynn were photographed leaving the Planet Blue boutique in Malibu, California the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

July 19, 2005 - Britney Spears was photographed arriving at a spa with her dog in Beverly Hills, California the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

July 19, 2005 - The Dan Band, the all-guy band known for their high-voltage, female empowering performances, are out with a video featuring a medley of performances, from Christina Aguilera's 'Genie In A Bottle', TLC's 'Scrub', and Britney Spears' 'Slave 4 U'. Watch it online at YahooMusic.

July 19, 2005 - Britney Spears showed off her pregnant stomach when she and a friend went to Moonshadows restaurant in Malibu, California the other day. Check out pictures from Clasos.

July 19, 2005 - Britney Spears was videotaped leaves Umberto Salon in Beverly Hills, California the other day. Watch a clip from Lulop.

July 19, 2005 - The Christian group 'The Resistance' is calling for Jessica Simpson to re-shoot her video for 'These Boots are Made for Walking' featured on the new Dukes of Hazzard movie being released August 5th. "She should be ashamed of herself," says John Conner, spokesperson for the group. Conner added, "It's disappointing to have Jessica, a pastor's daughter and Christian role model, join the ranks of the 'singing strippers' such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. She has one of the most beautiful voices, and is a very beautiful girl, but it's sad to see her whore herself out like this. What's worse is that pastor, Joe Simpson is Jessica's manager, as well as her father." Read more.

July 19, 2005 - The Daily Star reports that Christina Aguilera dumped a track from her forthcoming album after she found out it was written by Britney Spears under her assumed name, Aurora Lynne. "Christina wasn't happy to discover it had been penned by her arch rival," a source revealed. Read more.

July 19, 2005 - The attention Kevin Federline has received since being married to Britney Spears appears to be going to his head, a source complained to Blissmag.com. "Kevin thinks he's a big shot TV star," a fed-up K-Fed pal complained. "You wouldn't believe how swelled his head is. The way he carries on, you'd think he had the lead role in some big TV drama, not just a reality TV show." Read more.

July 19, 2005 - Star magazine reports that Britney Spears has selected a luxurious room in a Scottsdale, Arizona hospital to give birth to her first baby. The singer has also made sure both adjacent rooms will remain vacant. "Britney wants white and yellow roses in the room when she gets there," a source said. In addition, the source added that "Britney wants all the nurses serving her to be given background checks." Part of the background check: an interrogation by both hospital staff and Spears' mother Lynne. Read more.

July 19, 2005 - The Winston-Salem Journal reports that NASCAR sources reveal that Brian France is pushing to have Britney Spears listed as a part owner of a Nextel Cup team, possibly with wealthy Indy-car team owner Carl Haas. Read more.

July 19, 2005 - The New York Times profiled the growing paparazzi business in Los Angeles, and spoke with Arnold Cousart about a particular issue the industry has with their French snappers. "Britney's not going to drive crazy," Cousart says, of Britney Spears. "So you don't have to be right on her tail. But there's going to be that one photographer on her bumper. So we call each other, the other teams. Whenever we're in a follow with the French guys, we say make sure they don't get in the front. We try to block them out, because they drive like idiots." Read more.

July 19, 2005 - Anonymous writes "I just wanted to say something about a tabloid that said that Britney Spears is planning to make a "Chaotic" on her childbirth. What I say about this is that it's completely wrong, and just downright ridiculous!" Read more.

July 19, 2005 - The Daily Star reports that Britney Spears is currently deciding whether to film her birth for a reality TV special. "Britney was in two minds about the birth even after she's decided to do a one-off special to introduce the little one to the world," a source revealed. "It'll be a follow-up to the series and also a great record for them. It's just like the proud dad taping the event." The source added, "Cameras won't roll through the most intimate parts but there will be scenes included."

July 19, 2005 - Anonymous writes "As many of you fans know Britney Spears takes part in charities by donating thousands and thousands of dollars which is great! And it's nice that we have been getting a few articles lately talking about it. But this is what's making me annoyed, why do some of you people act as if Britney is the only one that's donating money? Why do you brag about it so much?" Read more.

July 19, 2005 - RobScott writes "People magazine reports that Britney Spears has made a $50,000 donation to Gilda's Club Worldwide, whose network of free cancer support communities throughout North America helps patients with the disease." Read more.

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