People Exclusive The singer and the actor announced their engagement after four years of dating on Sunday Advertisement Britney Spears Britney Spears and Sam Asghari | Credit: Sam Asghari Instagram Britney Spears is feeling "Lucky!" After her longtime boyfriend Sam Asghari, 27, popped the question at her Los Angeles home on Sunday, a source close to Spears, 39, tells PEOPLE exclusively the singer is thrilled about her future with the actor. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow Following You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. "Britney is ecstatic," says the insider of the pop star, who giddily showed off her brand-new diamond ring on Instagram. Spears and Asghari — who first met on set of her 2016 "Slumber Party" music video — "are deeply touched by the support, dedication and love expressed to them," …
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Britney Spears ‘ecstatic’ over dad Jamie Spears filing to end controversial conservatorship
Britney Spears is reportedly ‘ecstatic’ her father Jamie Spears has filed legal documents asking Judge Brenda Penny to terminate the star’s conservatorship . According to TMZ , sources close to Britney say the singer is delighted, not only because Jamie, 69, has filed a petition to officially end the controversial legal arrangement, but also because he has asked for it to be done without another mental evaluation, as per his daughter’s strong request at June’s explosive hearing. The sources also told the publication that Britney views her father’s filing as a ‘total victory’, which she credits to public pressure from her fans and the Free Britney movement, as well as pressure from her lawyer, Mathew Rosengart. However, she has not changed her view on her father’s past actions or their relationship and is said to still be ‘extremely angry’ at him over his position as her conservator since 2008 . Just weeks after willingly agreeing to step down from his role as …
Drew Barrymore reveals she’s been sending Britney Spears video messages of support amid conservatorship battle
Drew Barrymore has been sending Britney Spears video messages of support during the pop star’s conservatorship battle . The 39-year-old is keen to regain control of her affairs after 13 years and the Whip It! star – who was legally emancipated from her parents at the age of 14 – has reached out to her privately to let the Toxic singer know she’s there for her. The 46-year-old explained: ‘I appreciate all the people that have been supporting Britney on social media. I took a different turn. I’ve actually been sending her personal videos.’ The award-winning actress told Entertainment Tonight that the videos are of ‘encouragement and just telling her that I think she is the key to her freedom.’ Drew revealed she is ‘very invested’ in the case, which sparked the #FreeBritney social media movement , and believes the whole campaign has grown to be about something much deeper than just Britney herself. She explained: ‘I am very invested in this. I think everyone …
Britney Spears’ dad Jamie ‘backs his daughter’s calls for conservatorship to END’
Framing Britney Spears: Trailer released for new documentary Sign up for FREE now for the biggest moments from morning TV SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Britney Spears , 39, has been embroiled in a tense legal battle to end her 13-year conservatorship which was, up until recently, controlled by her father Jamie Spears. Since he stepped down as the head of the court order last month, Jamie has now filed a legal petition to Los Angeles Superior Court to END the controversial conservatorship, which has controlled the affairs of his daughter for over a decade, since it was enacted in 2008. Related articles Monty Don inundated with support as he posts ‘devastating’ update Charlie Dimmock had ‘no regrets’ …
Free Britney movement like ‘climate change activism’, says Britney Spears documentary maker
The filmmaker behind the new BBC documentary, The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship, has compared the Free Britney movement to that of climate change activism. Mobeen Azhar uncovered new insight into the superstar’s conservatorship battle in the latest documentary, which followed the explosive Framing Britney Spears , which alleged court documents claimed the star had dementia. Britney was placed into conservatorship in 2008 after she famously shaved her head and lost physical custody of her sons Jayden and Sean to husband Kevin Federline. She is set to address the court next month for the first time. Speaking about his research into the contested conservatorship case this morning, Azhar likened the voracious campaigning of Britney’s supporters – and their #FreeBritney motto – to the Greta Thunbergs of the world. He told Ranvir Singh on Monday’s Lorraine: ‘This is a bunch of people, who are very easy to dismiss. From afar you can say they don’t know …
Britney Spears’ father ‘said popstar had dementia in conservatorship documents’, BBC documentary claims
Britney Spears ’ father claimed that his daughter had dementia while filing for her conservatorship, a new documentary has alleged. Britney, 39, has been under a conservatorship controlling her finances and personal life since 2008, after she was put on involuntary psychiatric hold and lost custody of her two sons with Kevin Federline. The popstar is currently fighting for her father Jamie Spears to be removed as the co-conservator of her estate . Following the success of the New York Times documentary Framing Britney Spears, t he BBC has released The Battle for Britney : Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship, fronted by journalist Mobeen Azhar, who speaks to Britney’s fans and friends to get a clearer picture of what is happening. One fan from the #FreeBritney movement, Hayley Herms, alleged that Britney was on dementia medication, and said: ‘I’ve seen dementia and there is no way any dementia patient is going on world tours, doing Vegas residencies, is learning 27 back to …
BBC confirms release date for new Britney Spears documentary exploring star’s conservatorship
A release date for the BBC ’s upcoming documentary exploring the conservatorship of pop star Britney Spears has been confirmed amid the ongoing #FreeBritney movement among her fans. Earlier this year, a film titled Framing Britney Spears was released in the US before launching on Sky Documentaries in the UK. The alarming documentary, which was produced by The New York Times, delved into the criticisms surrounding the court-mandated conservatorship that the 39-year-old singer has been under since 2008 after suffering a public breakdown. Britney’s father, Jamie Spears, used to oversee both her financial and personal affairs, before stepping down from the latter role due to health reasons. The BBC will soon be releasing a new 60-minute film titled The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship, which is being led by journalist Mobeen Azhar. The documentary will see Mobeen travel from Los Angeles to Kentwood, Louisiana, where the Hit Me Baby One More …
Cher calls on Britney Spears’ father to stand down from role as conservator
Cher has called on Britney Spears ’ father to step down from his controversial role overseeing her finances. Spears’ affairs have been controlled by a court-ordered conservatorship since 2008 after she suffered a series of public meltdowns captured by paparazzi cameras. The arrangement is usually reserved for the very old or ill, who cannot look after themselves or are vulnerable to being manipulated. Jamie Spears, the pop star’s father, used to oversee both his daughter’s financial and personal affairs, before stepping down from the latter role for health reasons. However, he still manages the singer’s estate, despite her telling a judge she wants him removed. The controversy was explored in headline-making documentary Framing Britney Spears, which brought renewed attention to the star’s life and career. Legendary singer and actress Cher told the PA news agency that while she has not seen the documentary, she believes Jamie should relinquish his role. The …
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BBC announces new Britney Spears documentary to uncover ‘truth’ behind conservatorship
BBC has announced a brand new documentary exploring Britney Spears ’ conservatorship. Following the New York Times’ alarming documentary, Framing Britney Spears, Bafta-winning journalist Mobeen Azhar hoping to uncover the truth behind the controversial legal guardianship which the singer has been held under for the past 13 years. As it stands, Britney is unable to make decisions surrounding her finances or career without approval from her father Jamie Spears, her legal guardian. The BBC Two documentary, currently going under the working title Britney, will follow Mobeen as he explores the star’s hometown Kentwood, Louisiana, and takes a deep dive into one of the most dedicated fan bases pop culture has ever seen. Devoted supporters of the Baby One More Time icon have fiercely fought to have the conservatorship overturned and help spark the #FreeBritney movement. During the course of the film, Mobeen finds himself at the centre of a #FreeBritney protest and …
Britney Spears can request to end conservatorship at any time but hasn’t, claims dad’s lawyer
Britney Spears ’ dad’s lawyer has claimed the singer is free to file a motion to terminate her conservatorship at ‘any time’, but says she hasn’t yet done so. Vivian L. Thoreen, from Holland & Knight LLP, who represents Britney’s father Jamie Spears, says the singer is always able to file to have the conservatorship she has been under for the past 13 years removed. She told People: ‘[Jamie has] diligently and professionally carried out his duties as one of Britney’s conservators, and his love for his daughter and dedication to protecting her is clearly apparent to the court. ‘Any time Britney wants to end her conservatorship, she can ask her lawyer to file a petition to terminate it; she has always had this right but in 13 years has never exercised it. ‘Britney knows that her Daddy loves her, and that he will be there for her whenever and if she needs him, just as he always has been — conservatorship or not.’ Britney has been under her conservatorship since …