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Britney Spears' ex sentenced to jail
11/20/2009, AP

Britney Spears' ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is being sent to jail for 45 days for leaving the scene of an accident. Los Angeles District Attorney's spokeswoman Jane Robison...  more >

Britney Spears' Twitter, MySpace accounts hacked
11/12/2009, AP

Britney Spears' Twitter and MySpace accounts have apparently been hacked. Messages on her Twitter profile Thursday purported to be from the 27-year-old pop star and claimed...  more >

Britney Spears "upset" over Australian tour complaints
11/8/2009, Reuters

Britney Spears has done it again, hitting the headlines during her first Australian tour over a row about lip-synching and a lacklustre performance that her tour promoter...  more >

Britney Spears: Behind the Pop Star's New Tour, Success
10/15/2009, Yahoo! Music

TIME By BRYAN ALEXANDER / LOS ANGELES What was the craziest thing to happen to Britney Spears last week? She went to Target. Twice. She bought a CD. That was it. Sounds...  more >

Britney Spears shows her new figure on Letterman
8/19/2009, AP

What would a President Spears administration be like? Apparently, very tasty. Britney Spears appeared on David Letterman's "Late Show" on Tuesday to deliver a Top Ten list...  more >

Britney's Warsaw stop on European tour canceled
7/15/2009, AP

Britney Spears' "Circus" won't be coming to Warsaw following a dispute between her international and Polish organizers. The singer, whose hits include "...Baby One More...  more >

New Rule, You Guys: Date Britney, Wind Up in Court
7/10/2009, E! Online

See what happens when you go out with Britney Spears? Paparazzo/Spears ex Adnan Ghalib has been ordered to stand trial for trying to run over a guy. And all the other man...  more >

Swedish papers plan photo boycott of Britney show
7/10/2009, AP

Four major Swedish newspapers have threatened to boycott a Britney Spears concert in Stockholm because of restrictions imposed on their photographers. Spears is scheduled...  more >

Spears, DeGeneres Twitpic accounts hacked
6/29/2009, AP

Hackers have broadcast bogus information about celebrities including Britney Spears and Ellen DeGeneres after breaking into their Twitpic accounts. The Internet messaging...  more >

K-Fed and Britney Rework Their Time With the Kids
6/11/2009, E! Online

Now that she's a stable, hardworking Circus performer, Britney Spears will be seeing her kids...as much as always. Lawyers for the pop princess and ex-hubby Kevin...  more >

Britney's Circus Back to U.S.A., Then Down Under
6/10/2009, E! Online

The Circus is coming to even more towns than originally thought. On the heels of news that Britney Spears will for the first time ever be taking her musical spectacular to...  more >

Britney Going Pond-Hopping With Her Boys
5/14/2009, E! Online

By Natalie Finn and Aly Weisman Los Angeles (E! Online) – The Circus is going international—and so are Britney Spears' sons! Kevin Federline's longtime attorney tells E!...  more >

Woman says she snooped at Spears' home for film
4/18/2009, AP

A woman arrested outside Britney Spears' home is a former "American Idol" hopeful who says she's making a paparazzi documentary. Miranda Tozier-Robbins says she wanted to...  more >

Circus Coming to Court? Lawyer Wants Britney to Testify
4/13/2009, E! Online

Britney Spears could be forced back into the legal zone. Jon Eardley, who once tried to break Spears out of her father-controlled conservatorship supposedly at her...  more >

Spears' Vancouver concert halted for 30 minutes
4/9/2009, AP

The new and improved Britney Spears apparently isn't a fan of cigarette smoke — or any other kind of smoke, for that matter — while she's performing. The...  more >

Britney Concert Goes Up in Smoke
4/9/2009, E! Online

The latest stop on Britney Spears' Circus tour featured a little too much smoke and not enough mirrors. The pop star has issued an apology to ticket holders of last...  more >

Britney Considers Taking the Circus Down Under
4/7/2009, E! Online

Britney Spears' tour may be heading south. Way south. In court today, attorneys representing the popster and father Jamie's conservatorship discussed the...  more >

Britney's Ex Adnan Turns in His Gun
4/2/2009, E! Online

This paparazzo is no longer packing heat. Britney Spear's shutterbug ex-beau Adnan Ghalib has turned in his handgun to comply with a restraining order her lawyers took...  more >

2 roadies from Spears tour arrested in Pittsburgh
3/26/2009, AP

Two employees of a contractor working for Britney Spears' concert tour were arrested early Thursday morning after police said they assaulted officers who tried to break up a...  more >

Britney Spears "Does Not Support" Roadies' Rowdy Behavior
3/26/2009, E! Online

Britney Spears might be seeking a bit more than just Amy right now. She could be looking for a new contractor. Early Thursday morning, Rockey Lee Dickey Jr. and Alex...  more >

Spears Family Slams Sam in Court Docs
3/17/2009, E! Online

The Spears family is looking to strip Sam Lutfi's suit to threads. As part of a motion to have portions of the libel lawsuit Lutfi filed against them last month dismissed,...  more >

Reinvigorated, lip-synching Spears wows N.Y. fans
3/13/2009, Reuters

Britney Spears must make other pop singers angry. Beyonce, Pink, Justin -- none of them would dare use pre-recorded vocals during their live shows, despite the complex...  more >

Britney Spears Has a Boyfriend, and It's...
3/12/2009, E! Online

By Whitney English and Ashley Fultz Los Angeles (E! Online) – Britney Spears isn't confining her comeback to the stage. The "Gimme More" purveyor is at work on her personal...  more >

Yeehaw! Jamie Lynn Spears Goes Country
3/9/2009, E! Online

Jamie Lynn Spears is looking at the Jessica Simpson model for career reinvention. While Britney continues on her comeback tour, sources confirm to E! News that...  more >

Spears returns in first concert tour in 5 years
3/4/2009, AP

Dressed as a sexy ringmaster and directing a colorful cast that included jugglers, acrobats and martial arts dancers, Britney Spears delivered a tightly choreographed, if...  more >

Britney's Circus Takes Off in New Orleans
3/4/2009, E! Online

Britney Spears is back, and the good news is, she's stronger than yesterday. The Circus Starring Britney Spears kicked off tonight at New Orleans Arena, where her...  more >

Britney Ready for Circus "Spectacularness"
3/3/2009, E! Online

Tonight is all about Britney Spears' comeback concert tour opener. Tomorrow will almost certainly be all about the critics' reaction. Today, however, is all about...  more >

Adnan Surrenders, Pleads Innocent to Hit-and-Run; Britney's Restraining Order Extended
2/25/2009, E! Online

It's Adnan against the music. Britney's Spears' ex-beau Adnan Ghalib voluntarily turned himself in at the Van Nuys, Calif., courthouse this morning to face...  more >

Britney Spears to Get Sawed in Half and Other Circus Tour Secrets
2/25/2009, E! Online

Sort of like a wayward career, Britney Spears is going to disappear into thin air—and then magically reappear, to her fans' ecstatic delight. "Right away, she...  more >

Britney Spears' ex faces assault charge
2/24/2009, AP

Prosecutors have charged Britney Spears' former boyfriend, Adnan Ghalib, with three felonies including assault with a deadly weapon. Ghalib allegedly struck a process...  more >

Britney, K-Fed and the Kids Ready to Hit the Road
2/10/2009, E! Online

Turns out, Britney Spears' upcoming tour is a going to be a kid-friendly one after all. Particularly for her kids. A week after the pop star's premature...  more >

K-Fed Lawyer: No Deal Yet on Britney Touring With Tykes
2/4/2009, E! Online

Despite Britney Spears' blog proclaiming earlier this week that Sean Preston and Jayden James will be joining her for the duration of her Circus tour, Kevin...  more >

Britney's Kids Join the Circus
2/2/2009, E! Online

It will be a family affair when Britney Spears hits the road next month. After rumor got out that the rejuvenated hitmaker would cancel her upcoming Circus tour if Kevin...  more >

Britney Seeks Fame Seekers for "Amy"
2/2/2009, E! Online

Britney Spears' controversial new single appears to be all systems go. The pop tart isn't just seeking Amy...she's looking for you! OK,...  more >

Is Britney's New Single Too Dirty for Radio?
1/22/2009, E! Online

I hear Britney's new song is so nasty that radio stations may not play it. Is the song Internet only? —Melissa, Wissahickon, Pa. I see the overheated Britney...  more >

Britney Spears Is Abs-olutely Fabulous
1/16/2009, E! Online

In case there happens to be someone who still needs proof that the old Britney Spears has returned, look no further than the pop star's exposed midriff, seen here in a...  more >

Britney Spears' official Twitter account hacked
1/5/2009, Yahoo! Music

An anonymous hacker has reportedly hacked into Britney Spears' official Twitter account, leaving an obscene message. Earlier today (January 5), a posting on the pop star's...  more >

Britney's Bollywood Romance a Bust Before It Begins
12/30/2008, E! Online

Oh, those pesky facts, always ruining a good story! Sources close to Britney Spears tell E! that despite U.K. tabloid babblings to the contrary, Britney did not fly off to...  more >

Concert industry posts record year despite economy
12/24/2008, AP

The stock market is in the tank, the plant is closing and the neighbor is losing his home ... the perfect time to go to a concert, by one measure. The concert business...  more >

Did Britney Spears Really Join T-Pain on Stage?
12/23/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears is touring with T-Pain...sort of. During his performance at the Universal Amphitheater last night, T-Pain brought out little person Terra Jole, a...  more >

Britney Spears dating Good Charlotte man?
12/19/2008, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears reportedly has a new man in her life, and the lucky boy is Good Charlotte's Benji Madden. The pair have apparently been dating since Madden split with Paris...  more >

Britney's Circus Act No Match for Taylor
12/17/2008, E! Online

Wow, that Circus packed up and left town in a hurry. Sales of Britney Spears' ballyhooed comeback dropped 60 percent in its second week (from 505,000 to 200,000, per...  more >

Britney Spears' Circus Act Tops the Charts
12/10/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears is back at No. 1. For the first time in more than five years, the "Womanizer" warbler topped the Billboard 200. Her new Circus sold a blistering...  more >

Britney Spears' 'Circus' CD lands her at No. 1
12/9/2008, AP

Britney Spears' latest CD, "Circus," has landed her back at a familiar position — No. 1. The singer's comeback CD — actually, make that her second comeback CD...  more >

Why Can't Britney, Katy & Pam Keep Their Pants On?
12/9/2008, E! Online

Madonna, Katy Perry, Britney Spears and now Pam Anderson. When did Hollywood decide that pants were optional? Was there a meeting, a memo? Are sparkly granny panties the new...  more >

Katy Perry: Britney Spears "Not on Top of My List"
12/9/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears is a wanted woman. Oprah Winfrey says she wants Britney Spears to be on her show. Madonna loves working with Spears. And now fans have made the comeback pop...  more >

Former Hollywood has-beens turn it around in 2008
12/9/2008, AP

Who woulda thunk it? After downward spirals, former Hollywood pariahs Britney Spears, Mickey Rourke and Robert Downey Jr. managed to turn it around this year. And file under...  more >

Celebrities get their day in court in 2008
12/9/2008, AP

Stargazing at Los Angeles courthouses is common, but most of the A-list celebrity justice action took place away from Hollywood in 2008. Jurors in Florida, Chicago and Las...  more >

Britney and Madonna Back on the Road Together?
12/3/2008, E! Online

Remember when Britney Spears just showed up at Madonna's L.A. tour stop and sorta comatose-jiggled through a halfassed duet of "Human Nature"? Well, it's...  more >

Britney marriage broke over kids, Federline says
12/3/2008, Reuters

Kevin Federline said his two year marriage to Britney Spears broke down because he focused on his children but he was "completely blindsided" when the pop star went behind...  more >

K-Fed: I'd rather see my kids than Britney's money
12/3/2008, AP

Kevin Federline says money was no object in his custody battle with Britney Spears. Federline tells People magazine he vowed to "spend every last dime" to make sure that...  more >

Britney's Big Top Hits the Road
12/2/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears is proving the adage that it's better to give than receive, with the 27 years young birthday girl bequeathing unto her fans not one but two gifts on her...  more >

Former UCLA hospital worker admits selling records
12/2/2008, AP

A former employee of UCLA Medical Center pleaded guilty Monday to selling information from the medical records of celebrities and high-profile patients, including Britney...  more >

Britney Spears: Looking for a Husband?
12/1/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears hasn't given up on love. The former Mrs. Kevin Federline says she'd like another walk down the aisle. "In five years I would like to be married...  more >

Is Britney's Comeback Really, Like, for Real?
11/26/2008, E! Online

Since you have this uncanny ability to predict celebrities' futures, can you predict whether Britney's comeback will be a successful one? —A huge fan from...  more >

Britney Spears to perform in UK
11/26/2008, AP

Pop singer Britney Spears is heading to London this week to perform live on "The X Factor" TV show. She also is giving two concerts in London in June. A Spears'...  more >

Britney on Being Old, Dating and Her Son's F-Bombs
11/25/2008, E! Online

A Britney Spears Comeback Tour wouldn't quite be the same without a Rolling Stone cover—especially since the mag helped launch her underage sex-kitten image back...  more >

Britney Gets Muzzled by Daddy Spears
11/24/2008, E! Online

Maybe Britney Spears' impersonation of her dad, Jamie, was a little too spot-on? A week after video surfaced of Brit poking fun at her pop, Papa Spears wasn't...  more >

Britney Shows Up in Court to Talk Touring
11/21/2008, E! Online

Maybe Britney Spears was just waiting for the madness to die down—and the music to get turned up. The popster, who chose to remain absent from what turned out to be...  more >

Next Stop for Britney: The American Music Awards?
11/20/2008, E! Online

Will Britney Spears be the big surprise at Sunday's American Music Awards? It would certainly make sense. She does, after all, have her soon-to-be-released new album,...  more >

Web site: Spears' youngest son out of the hospital
11/11/2008, AP

Britney Spears' youngest son has been released from the hospital after being treated for some kind of reaction. According to an update on Spears' Web site, 2-year-old...  more >

Britney Spears son released from hospital: report
11/11/2008, Reuters

Pop star Britney Spears' 2-year-old son, who was hospitalized over the weekend after he had a reaction to something he ate, has been released from a Mississippi medical...  more >

Dark Knight, Downey, Pitt & Spears Are the People's Choice (Nominees)
11/10/2008, E! Online

It may not be the most respected awards show in Hollywood, but once again the People's Choice Awards boasts the biggest—and most varied—names in showbiz. ...  more >

Britney Spears rushes son to hospital: reports
11/10/2008, Reuters

Pop star Britney Spears rushed her 2-year-old son to the hospital over the weekend after he fell ill during a family trip to her Louisiana home town, celebrity news sites...  more >

Britney, Justin perform separately at Madonna show
11/7/2008, AP

Britney and Justin still share one bond: Madonna. In separate appearances, Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake performed Thursday night during Madonna's show at Dodger...  more >

Britney Spears launches website attack on paparazzi
11/4/2008, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears has launched a new section of her website, Britneyspears.com, dedicated to mocking the paparazzi photographers who follow her. Spears is awarding a weekly...  more >

Britney's Circus Cover, Track List Come to Town
10/31/2008, E! Online

From the looks of it, there's not much clowning around in Britney Spears' Circus...despite the "Come one, come all!" lettering and primary-color palette. ...  more >

Brit's Back: "Womanizer" Tops Charts, Record Books
10/15/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears' Circus is coming to town, and "Womanizer" looks to be the main attraction. The lead single from Spears' birthday-targeting album, opened at...  more >

Britney Spears' Return to the Glamourous Life
10/15/2008, E! Online

Another day, another step on the ladder for Britney Spears' return to the top. The pop princess will appear on the cover of Glamour magazine's January issue,...  more >

Britney Spears to tour next spring
10/14/2008, Reuters

Britney Spears is gearing up for a tour next spring, her first outing since 2004, sources said. The arena trek will help promote her new album, "Circus,"...  more >

Britney Spears Ready to Hit the Road
10/13/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears is one step closer to going on tour. While the comeback pop princess revealed last month she was planning on hitting the road next year, a source now tells...  more >

Even Britney Spears wonders what she was thinking
10/10/2008, AP

If you're wondering what was going through Britney Spears' head during her erratic era, you are not alone — so does she. "I sit there and I look back and I'm like,...  more >

"Womanizer" Photos Prove Britney's Really Back
10/7/2008, E! Online

Aw, check it out. It's B. Spears looking hot and normal. Even her weave looks good. This photo (keep scrolling for more) is from Miz Spears' new video for...  more >

All Mixed Up: New Britney Single Delayed
9/22/2008, E! Online

The clubs won't be spinning Britney Spears' new single this weekend. According to label sources, the official premiere of "Womanizer," Spears' first...  more >

Spears tells how Jamie Lynn revealed pregnancy
9/17/2008, AP

The mother of Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears says Jamie Lynn told her she was pregnant in a note. Lynne Spears said on NBC's "Today" show Wednesday that Jamie Lynn — 16...  more >

Madonna's Striptease Tribute to Britney Spears
9/17/2008, E! Online

The Madonna and Britney Spears bandwagon rolls on! Spears not only appears in a video montage shown during Madonna's latest concert tour, but she's also a source of...  more >

Where Will We See Britney Spears' Spread?
9/11/2008, E! Online

The mystery surrounding the Britney Spears photo shoot continues. Now that we know Patrick Demarchelier is not shooting the comeback kid for Vogue, what could it be for? ...  more >

Lynne Spears: You're still my brave little girl
9/9/2008, AP

The mother of Britney Spears says that the singer has overcome the tabloid nightmares of the past few years and believes that little by little, her daughter is regaining her...  more >

Britney's New Album: Who's In and Who's Out
9/9/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears shouldn't expect to work with Jermaine Dupri on her new album. The über-producer, who's worked with some of the biggest names in the music...  more >

MTV VMAs find few surprises as Britney steals show
9/8/2008, AP

LOS ANGELES — No Madonna kiss. No Michael Jackson cameo. No flying Howard Stern. Not even a Kanye tantrum. MTV has set a high standard for the unexpected at its Video...  more >

Calm, collected: New Britney still owns the VMAs
9/7/2008, AP

Britney Spears has provided some of the most memorable moments in the history of the notoriously unpredictable MTV Video Music Awards, for better and for worse. That hot...  more >

Winners of the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards
9/7/2008, AP

A complete list of winners of the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards: • Video of the year: Britney Spears, "Piece of Me." • Female video: Britney Spears, "Piece of...  more >

The Brit's-Eye View From Backstage
9/7/2008, E! Online

The red carpet of the Video Music Awards was its own kind of eye-popping spectacle, but during the show I couldn't take my eyes off Britney Spears. And I wasn't the...  more >

Britney Scores Redemption???and Three Moon Men???at VMAs
9/7/2008, E! Online

In the end, all that buzz for the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards was more or less for naught. Britney Spears showed up. Michael Jackson did not. Russell Brand did, though if...  more >

Britney's Not Rehearsing for the VMAs
9/6/2008, E! Online

E! News has confirmed that the Britney Spears dance video leaked yesterday on MSN.com does not show a rehearsal for a performance on Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards. ...  more >

VMAs offer glimpse of music and mayhem
9/4/2008, AP

Britney Spears may not sing at MTV's Video Music Awards, but Christina Aguilera will. Aguilera will join other top-name performers, including the Jonas Brothers, T.I.,...  more >

Judge refuses to dismiss case against Spears
9/3/2008, AP

A judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss a misdemeanor driving without-a-valid-license case against Britney Spears. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge James A. Steele issued...  more >

Britney Spears garners third MTV award nomination
8/15/2008, Reuters

A year after her calamitous comeback performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears has garnered a third nomination for this year's show, but it remained...  more >

MTV Loves Britney Spears to Pieces
8/15/2008, E! Online

Is Britney Spears feeling some pressure to perform at MTV's upcoming Video Music Awards? Well, the gal definitely has good reason to take to the stage. She's just...  more >

Britney Spears says new album is "best work ever"
8/13/2008, Reuters

Britney Spears says her sixth album will be out within nine months as the U.S. pop star seeks to rebound from troubling behavior and hospital stints for psychiatric...  more >

Kid Rock on Britney Collaboration: Hell, No!
8/13/2008, E! Online

"No! What?! Right. I can give you a definite no on that. In one word: No. In two words, hell, no!" —Kid Rock, on Ryan Seacrest's...  more >

Britney in MTV ads, but not confirmed for VMAs
8/12/2008, AP

Britney Spears may get a shot at redemption during this year's MTV Video Music Awards. Widely panned for her glazed-over performance at last year's show, Spears is now in...  more >

First Look: Britney's Mom Gets Dishy
8/11/2008, E! Online

Lynne Spears' promised book has shaped up to be less of a parenting handbook and more of a juicy memoir of a Southern mother raising a pop star in the midst of paparazzi...  more >

Britney Spears Makes a Return to MTV's Big Night
8/7/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears apparently isn't feeling any ill will toward MTV after her disastrous performance at last year's Video Music Awards. The...  more >

Britney Parties With Music Pals...and Dad
8/7/2008, E! Online

Count on Britney Spears to steal the spotlight at a soiree, even when she's not even doing anything. Brit, along with dad Jamie Spears, made a late appearance at Phil...  more >

Dolly Parton Talks Britney, Lindsay and Miley
8/4/2008, E! Online

Dolly Parton says it's time to leave a couple of the world's most famous starlets alone. "Poor little Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan," Parton said at her...  more >

LA chief: Pap laws 'farce' with Britney 'behaving'
7/31/2008, AP

Police Chief William Bratton said Thursday the city has had fewer problems with paparazzi since Britney Spears "started wearing clothes" and other celebrities changed their...  more >

McCain camp compares Obama to Spears, Hilton
7/31/2008, AP

John McCain's presidential campaign has released a withering television ad comparing Barack Obama to Britney Spears and Paris Hilton, suggesting the Democratic contender is...  more >

Lawyer: Britney wants no contact with Sam Lutfi
7/31/2008, AP

An attorney for Britney Spears said Wednesday that he will not seek an extension for a restraining order against Osama "Sam" Lutfi, but that doesn't mean the pop star wants...  more >

Britney Spears Nabs MTV Nom for "Piece of Me"
7/25/2008, E! Online

Will Britney Spears make a return to MTV's Video Music Awards in September? The music network has just announced that the well-on-her-way-to-a-comeback pop princess is...  more >

Going Up? Britney Hits the Elevator for Madonna Concert Video
7/9/2008, E! Online

Here's the scoop, bitch. Cameras started to roll today on the video that Britney Spears is making for Madonna's upcoming Sticky & Sweet tour, which, sources tell E!...  more >

Britney Spears to film footage for Madonna tour
7/8/2008, AP

Madonna has recruited Britney Spears for a virtual appearance on her upcoming tour. "There is footage being shot of Britney some time this week in conjunction with...  more >

Set Issues Derail Britney's Madonna Shoot
7/8/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears and Madonna's latest hookup has been temporarily derailed by a technical glitch. Spears had been scheduled to begin shooting a video montage for...  more >

Britney "Considering" Shooting Video for Madonna Tour
7/6/2008, E! Online

A Britney Spears insider tells E! News that Britney and Madonna soon might appear onstage together...sort of. "She is considering doing a video piece...  more >

For Sale! Brit's Mickey Mouse Memorabilia
7/1/2008, E! Online

Long before there was "Oops, I Did It Again" and her subsequent public meltdowns, little Britney Spears was a squeaky-clean castmember of the Mickey Mouse Club....  more >

Britney and the Boys Have a Sleepover
6/29/2008, E! Online

While Kevin Federline partied in Miami Beach this weekend, Britney Spears stayed at home...with the kids! E! News can confirm that Britney had a 12-hour overnight visit...  more >

VMAs would consider second chance for Spears
6/27/2008, AP

MTV isn't ruling out giving viewers more Britney Spears at this year's Video Music Awards. "Everyone deserves a second or third chance, right?" Van Toffler, president of...  more >

I Want My MTV (in L.A.)!
6/21/2008, E! Online

Temps are soaring in Hollywood today, but it's gonna get a whole lot hotter in September! The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to the City of Angels for the first...  more >

Will Britney Go Home Again?
5/11/2008, E! Online

Could Britney Spears be heading back home to Louisiana? Yes, we hear exclusively that the popstress has promised her little sister that she'd return home to Kentwood,...  more >

Spears reprises 'Mother' role
4/28/2008, AP

Britney Spears, who proved she's worth a cool million viewers to "How I Met Your Mother," is paying another visit to the CBS sitcom. Spears will reprise her role as bubbly...  more >

Clive Davis replaced by Barry Weiss as BMG head
4/18/2008, AP

Legendary music executive Clive Davis has been replaced by Barry Weiss as chairman and chief executive officer of the BMG label group. Parent company Sony BMG announced the...  more >

Britney Hits the Studio "Just for Fun"
4/16/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears has apparently decided her body wasn't the only thing in need of a little fine-tuning.   E! News has confirmed that the "Gimme More" singer...  more >

Pap, snap thyself: In the Spears zone
4/4/2008, AP

Clint Brewer is striking a pose. The paparazzo has just parked a black BMW sedan in the middle of Otsego Street in North Hollywood. He hops out to get a quick photo when...  more >

Will Britney Spears return to 'Mother'?
4/4/2008, AP

An executive producer for "How I Met Your Mother" says he's open to having Britney Spears return for another cameo. "We always said, 'You know, if her character pops, we'll...  more >

Lawyer in Britney Spears case loses appeal
3/24/2008, Reuters

A California court on Monday denied an attorney's bid to challenge an order that gave control of troubled pop star Britney Spears' personal and business affairs to...  more >

Britney's License Trial Parked Again
3/20/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears' driving-without-a-license case has been steered off course once again. A Los Angeles Superior Court judge on Thursday postponed the troubled pop...  more >

Britney Hit with K-Fed's Legal Fees
3/17/2008, E! Online

Kevin Federline's attorney is the latest addition to the Britney Spears payroll. Court Commissioner Scott Gordon on Monday ordered the embattled pop star to give her ex...  more >

Britney Spears is animated superhero in new video
3/12/2008, Reuters

Pop star Britney Spears releases a music video on Wednesday that features the troubled singer as an animated superhero in a futuristic world. The music video will premiere...  more >

Britney Drawn to Perfection
3/12/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears has gone two-dimensional.     Although she's supposedly busy whipping herself into camera-ready shape for an upcoming video, the 26-year-old...  more >

Court Orders Britney to Cut Dad a Check
3/6/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears' papa is on the payroll. According to documents from Wednesday's impromptu court hearing, Jamie Spears will now be paid a weekly compensation of...  more >

Obama's girls not fans of Britney, Paris
2/29/2008, AP

Barack Obama says his two daughters are fans of Hannah Montana and Beyonce, but think anything to do with Britney Spears and Paris Hilton is "yuck." The Democratic...  more >

Britney Headed Back in the Zone
2/28/2008, E! Online

For better or for worse, another Britney Spears comeback is in the works.  E! News has learned that the "Gimme More" songstress, who has been logging numerous...  more >

More Mommy Time for Britney
2/25/2008, E! Online

After not seeing her boys for almost two months, Britney Spears has scored her second face-to-face visit in the past three days. The embattled pop star received another...  more >

Brit and Boys: Reunited!
2/23/2008, E! Online

Reunited and it feels so good for Britney Spears and her boys. For the first time in nearly two months, the beleaguered pop star had face-to-face contact with sons Sean...  more >

Judge Puts Brakes on Britney License Trial
2/20/2008, E! Online

The continuing misadventures of Britney Spears have been, well, continued. A Los Angeles judge has postponed the pop star's long-pending misdemeanor...  more >

Spears Strikes Out Over Visitation
2/19/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears might have changed lawyers, but she couldn't get the court commissioner to change his tune during a custody hearing today. Team Britney had...  more >

Klum says she wants to help Spears
2/17/2008, AP

Heidi Klum wants to help Britney Spears. The 34-year-old model says she'd be willing to open her home to Spears while the troubled pop singer puts her life back...  more >

Britney's Dad to Keep Pulling Strings
2/15/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears still can't shake her daddy dearest. After a brief hearing Thursday, Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz declined to make any changes to...  more >

Britney's Attorneys Not Quite Home Free
2/13/2008, E! Online

Apparently, it's a lot easier to be forced out of Britney Spears' life than to leave it voluntarily. A hearing to determine whether the singer's child-custody...  more >

`Spamalot' musical changes Britney lyric
2/12/2008, AP

Britney Spears is out, Posh Spice is in — as a lyric for the Lady in the Lake in the Broadway musical "Monty Python's Spamalot." Asked why the lyric was changed in the...  more >

Saving Spears One Post at a Time
2/11/2008, E! Online

Lynne Spears asked for prayers. The Web answered. As Britney Spears' problems have mounted, online support campaigns have sprung into action, offering the troubled pop...  more >

Spears sidekick has had brushes with law
2/6/2008, AP

He's been seen squiring around a dazed looking Britney Spears, at times acting as her spokesman, referring to himself as her manager and friend, and insisting all the while...  more >

Visiting Day for Britney
2/5/2008, E! Online

Like it or not, Britney Spears got to spend some quality time with her folks on Monday. Both Lynne and Jamie Spears dropped by UCLA Medical Center to visit their daughter,...  more >

Celeb advice for Britney Spears
2/1/2008, AP

It seems everyone has advice for breakdown diva Britney Spears these days, including those glittering examples of stable living themselves — other celebrities. From...  more >

Britney's Parents Take Control, Ban Sam
2/1/2008, E! Online

As far as her parents are concerned, Britney Spears needs to be shielded from the folks in her entourage. And from herself. With Britney under observation in the psych...  more >

Britney Spears hospitalized again
1/31/2008, Reuters

Troubled pop star Britney Spears was in a Los Angeles hospital for the second time in a month on Thursday after being taken from her home in the middle of the night by...  more >

`Dr. Phil' regrets talking about Spears
1/30/2008, AP

Television's "Dr. Phil" McGraw says he regrets talking about Britney Spears' mental health after visiting her in the hospital, but didn't violate the family's trust. "I...  more >

Spears has `mental issues,' friend says
1/29/2008, AP

Barbara Walters says she has been contacted by Britney Spears' manager and "very good friend," Sam Lutfi, who says the pop singer has seen a psychiatrist. Lutfi told her...  more >

Paparazzi crush in Spears' neighborhood
1/29/2008, AP

Police were called to Britney Spears' neighborhood after someone reported a swarm of paparazzi trespassing in the singer's gated community. Los Angeles police Officer Mike...  more >

An economy grows around Britney Spears
1/28/2008, AP

In the days after the Britney Spears soap opera rode a police-escorted gurney to its apex, celeb-mag sales spiked, traffic jammed gossip Web sites, tabloid TV ratings rose...  more >

Breaking Down the Britney Bucks
1/25/2008, E! Online

Say what you will about Britney Spears, she's a valuable commodity as far as the nation's economy is concerned. According to Portfolio magazine, the troubled pop...  more >

Britney again skips custody case hearing
1/24/2008, AP

LOS ANGELES (AP) — For the second time in a row, Britney Spears made it to the courthouse for a hearing in her ongoing child custody dispute — only to again bolt...  more >

Media frenzy sparks fears for Britney Spears
1/18/2008, Reuters

She is watched round the clock by photographers, chased at high speed and friends fear for her mental stability. After a year of erratic behavior in the glare of the...  more >

4 paparazzi arrested in Spears' chase
1/17/2008, AP

Four paparazzi have been arrested on suspicion of reckless driving while chasing Britney Spears' car in the San Fernando Valley, police said. Roberto Maciel, 31, Leandro...  more >

Britney Spears should be allowed to see kids: poll
1/17/2008, Reuters

Despite Britney Spears' erratic behavior, most people think the troubled pop star should be allowed to see her two sons a few times a week under supervision while...  more >

Britney Splits; K-Fed Keeps Kids
1/14/2008, E! Online

Britney Spears may not completely lacking in maternal instincts after all, but it didn't help get her kids back. After Spears bailed on what was described as a...  more >

Spears family says Dr. Phil went too far
1/9/2008, AP

Britney Spears' family says "Dr. Phil" McGraw crossed the line by not keeping his mouth shut after making a house call on the singer last week. Lou Taylor, a business...  more >

Dr. Phil criticized for Britney brouhaha
1/8/2008, AP

Dr. Phil's public brand of tough love sometimes makes him tough to love, particularly among mental health professionals who are accusing television's self-help guru of...  more >

The pop-culture moments of 2007
12/28/2007, AP

NEW YORK (AP) — So what really happened in that diner? You know, after the cut-to-black, after the juke box stopped playing "Don't Stop Believin'" and the onion rings...  more >

Hollywood brings the crazy in 2007
12/28/2007, AP

Sometimes life gets so crazy that you just want to shave your head, stop wearing underwear in public and go to rehab. Wait ... you didn't have those urges this year? Then...  more >

Jamie Lynn Spears pregnancy: Mary J. Blige reacts
12/20/2007, Yahoo! Music

Jamie Lynn Spears pregnancy: Mary J. Blige reacts Britney Spears's sister Jamie Lynn Spears has been congratulated by Mary J. Blige on her pregnancy. The 16-year-old...  more >

No change in Spears' custody fight
12/18/2007, AP

The custody fight between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline will go another round next year. A Los Angeles Superior Court commissioner made no changes to the couple's...  more >

Brit Ordered to Sit (Again) for K-Fed Attorney
12/18/2007, E! Online

Just when it seemed the Britney Spears-Kevin Federline custody battle couldn't generate any more heat, the judge has put the whole thing on ice. Los Angeles...  more >

Britney Deposed? Nope — try indisposed
12/12/2007, AP

Britney Spears was apparently too under the weather to go under oath. The pop star was a no-show at a court-ordered deposition Wednesday morning in her ongoing child...  more >

Oath the Humanity: Brit Nixes Deposition
12/12/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears can face the music. It's the lawyers she seems to be having trouble with. The pop star was expected to submit to questioning from Kevin Federline's...  more >

Pieces of Britney Big on eBay
12/7/2007, E! Online

If a picture is worth 1,000 words, what's the going rate for a dollar bill boasting a picture of Britney Spears where George Washington is supposed to be? Believe it...  more >

Spears Shoots Down Pregnancy Report
11/28/2007, E! Online

Oops, the tabloids did it again. Britney Spears' camp is lashing out at a published report that the "Gimme More" singer is expecting baby number three,...  more >

Brit Custody Hearing Closed for Business
11/26/2007, E! Online

The ongoing custody case between Britney Spears and Kevin Federline is far from being closed. Today's hearing, however, is. Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner...  more >

Louis Vuitton wins Spears video lawsuit
11/20/2007, AP

Luxury goods maker Louis Vuitton has won a lawsuit that alleged a Britney Spears music video violated counterfeiting laws by showcasing a pink Vuitton-upholstered...  more >

Brit Hits Red Light in Custody Case
11/16/2007, E! Online

No one can argue that Kevin Federline is in the metaphorical driver's seat when it comes to the proceedings in his custody case with Britney Spears. Now, he may be the...  more >

Madonna's High-Fashion Fundraiser
11/16/2007, E! Online

When one thinks "impoverished nation," pop stars and designer handbags aren't generally the first things to come to mind. Leave it to Madonna to change all...  more >

Christian group prays for celebuwrecks
11/15/2007, AP

Anyone who thinks Britney Spears' best days are behind her should know this — she does have a prayer. The celebuwreck, who has been struggling to get custody of her...  more >

Britney Hits 'Em, One More Time
11/15/2007, E! Online

Paparazzi have felt Britney Spears' ire. They seem to be getting familiar with her tire as well. The beleaguered, steering-challenged pop star appeared to run over...  more >

Spears Shutterbugs Go Splat
11/15/2007, E! Online

Call it a pap smear. Two paparazzi in hot pursuit of Britney Spears around Beverly Hills ended up getting into an accident on Monday that sent one one shutterbug to the...  more >

Britney Attorney Sues Anna Nicole's Estate
11/12/2007, E! Online

It was only a matter of time before the respective train wrecks of Britney Spears and Anna Nicole Smith collided. Sorrell Trope, the Los Angeles family law specialist...  more >

Brit's lawyer sues Anna Nicole's estate
11/9/2007, AP

Britney Spears and the late Anna Nicole Smith have something in common — the same attorney. Sorrell Trope, the attorney currently representing Spears in her custody...  more >

Chart Watch: Week Of Nov. 5
11/8/2007, Yahoo! Music

The Eagles' Long Road Out Of Eden, the veteran band's first studio album in 28 years, debuts at #1 on Billboard magazine's pop album chart, but only because of a...  more >

Meet Britney, the Pop Star
11/8/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears is a pop star, and you're not. That was the fallback position of Spears' camp during the latest custody hearing Thursday regarding the, well, pop...  more >

Eagles Rewrite Rules, Trample Britney
11/7/2007, E! Online

For the Eagles, the Long Road Out of Eden has zoomed past Britney Spears and straight to number one. But it required a last-minute rules change to get there. As of...  more >

Eagles soar past Britney to top of charts
11/6/2007, Reuters

In an unusual development on the pop album charts, veteran rock band the Eagles were awarded the No. 1 spot on Tuesday after a last-minute rule change relegated Britney...  more >

Eagles Black Out Britney
11/6/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears might sit at number one when the Billboard charts come out Wednesday, but according to Wal-Mart, it's the Eagles who truly soared to the top. A year ago,...  more >

Britney Spears allegedly runs over policeman's foot
11/5/2007, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears allegedly ran over a policeman's foot on Friday (November 2). According to reports, Spears was leaving her custody hearing in Los Angeles, while the...  more >

Green Day back Britney
11/2/2007, Yahoo! Music

Billie Joe Armstrong claims Britney Spears is "a manufactured child" who has been "thrown to the lions" by the world's media. The Green Day singer has expressed his anger...  more >

Producer says Britney owes him money
11/2/2007, AP

Britney Spears' former manager has sued the singer for more than $15,000, alleging the pop star has failed to pay for work he helped produce. The lawsuit was filed Monday...  more >

Britney's Bills Show She's the Breadwinner
11/1/2007, E! Online

Did we need court documents to tell us that Britney Spears made more money than Kevin Federline last year? Maybe not, but the papers that prove it were made public...  more >

Britney's Blackout Lights Up Charts
11/1/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears has done it again. And this time it's no oops. Despite the media circus surrounding her custody battle with Kevin Federline, endless tabloid tales of...  more >

Britney Talks: "Sad How Cruel World Can Be"
10/31/2007, E! Online

The good news: Britney Spears is keen to clean up her act. The bad news: Apparently she can't wait until the end of an interview to do so. The court-addled pop star...  more >

Britney Gets Visits, No Custody
10/30/2007, E! Online

Kevin Federline remains a full-time daddy. Court Commissioner Scott M. Gordon has ruled against reinstating Britney Spears' shared custody of two-year-old Sean Preston...  more >

Britney: Gimme Less Drug Testing
10/30/2007, E! Online

With her life already in disarray, Britney Spears is seeking to remove some of the guesswork from her day-to-day existence. Newly released court documents show that the...  more >

Britney's Video Blackout
10/29/2007, E! Online

For once, Britney Spears won't be caught on tape. At a hearing Friday, the singer's lawyer, Thomas Dunlap, successfully argued that Spears' pending deposition...  more >

Spears arrives in court for hearing
10/26/2007, AP

Hollywood's highest-profile custody battle was back in court Friday, with Britney Spears and Kevin Federline going behind closed doors to work out custody arrangements for...  more >

Britney, K-Fed's Custody Cliffhanger
10/26/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's hugely anticipated courtroom showdown ended with... Tune in next week to find out.  In court together for the first time...  more >

Britney's Mom to Dish on Spears Family Values
10/26/2007, E! Online

Although Britney Spears' formative years still seem to be in full swing, fans are about to be brought up to speed on what it was like growing up as a pop princess, as...  more >

Britney set for "Blackout" hit despite herself
10/23/2007, Reuters

After making headlines for everything but music, Britney Spears is back with an album industry insiders say should top the charts despite her. Over the past year the...  more >

Boycotting Britney
10/22/2007, E! Online

Some former Britney Spears' pals are calling for a blackout on Blackout—at least until the singer cleans up her act. "Our message is simple," says one of...  more >

Judge bars automatic ticketing software
10/16/2007, AP

A federal judge has granted a request by Ticketmaster LLC to block a software company from making or distributing computer programs used to flood the ticket retailer's Web...  more >

Spears reduces involvement on new album
10/12/2007, Reuters

Evidently preoccupied with other matters, Britney Spears co-wrote just two of the 12 songs on her upcoming album, according to the track listing released on Friday by her...  more >

Spears reduces involvement on new album
10/12/2007, Reuters

Evidently preoccupied with other matters, Britney Spears co-wrote just two of the 12 songs on her upcoming album, according to the track listing released on Friday by her...  more >

Britney reveals 'Blackout' tracklisting
10/12/2007, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears has announced the final tracklisting for new album Blackout, her much-hyped return to the world of pop. Her first studio album since 2003's In The Zone kicks...  more >

Spears label files Web piracy suit
10/11/2007, Reuters

Britney Spears' music label filed a copyright infringement suit on Thursday, accusing the popular Internet gossip site PerezHilton.com of posting unauthorized recordings...  more >

Britney's Label Spears Perez
10/11/2007, E! Online

The world was treated to "Gimme More" this summer. But Perez Hilton may have given his readers too much, too soon. Zomba Recording LLC, which is owned by Sony BMG,...  more >

Britney Goes Courting for Kids
10/11/2007, E! Online

The personal touch seems to have paid off for Britney Spears. She'll be spending a little more time with her kids. After making her first appearance in court in her...  more >

Britney Spears will face hit-and-run charges
10/10/2007, Yahoo! Music

A judge has ordered Britney Spears to be booked in her hit-and-run case. Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner Rebecca Omens today (October 9) ordered the pop star to...  more >

Britney's Label in a Hurry
10/10/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears' life, by all appearances, is off track; her album, however, is on the fast track. Blackout, Spears' latest album, will be released two weeks ahead...  more >

Mothers' Day at the Spears House
10/8/2007, E! Online

The fold returned to Britney Spears. For a little while, at least. On Monday, the beleaguered pop star had her first visit with sons Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1,...  more >

Britney's Latest: Blackout
10/6/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears has finally shed some light on the title of her new album. Jive Records announced Friday that the embattled pop princess had dubbed her forthcoming oeuvre...  more >

Spears' new song rises on music charts
10/5/2007, AP

Britney Spears is finally catching a break. Her new song, "Gimme More," is now a success on the music charts — despite the pop star's turbulent personal life and the...  more >

Britney: You Snooze, You Lose?
10/4/2007, E! Online

Who would have guessed that in her new single, "Gimme More," Britney Spears is actually talking about sleep? The besieged pop star reportedly snoozed through two...  more >

Tatum O'Neal offers advice to Britney
10/4/2007, AP

From one child star to another: Tatum O'Neal says Britney Spears needs to be in recovery and get her disease of addiction together so she can address being a mother. The...  more >

Britney Spears tops digital download chart
10/3/2007, Reuters

In the midst of a court fight for custody of her children, pop star Britney Spears topped the digital songs charts on Wednesday as her new single, "Gimme More," posted...  more >

Federline better parent than Spears? Time will tell
10/3/2007, Reuters

Kevin Federline won't win any parenting awards, but the once-reviled ne'er-do-well has rehabilitated his reputation and is now seen by some celebrity watchers as a...  more >

Britney: In the Driving Zone
10/3/2007, E! Online

Finally, some good news for Britney Spears. According to the state's Department of Motor Vehicles, the 25-year-old pop star was issued an interim California's...  more >

Spears loses custody of children to ex-spouse
10/1/2007, Reuters

Britney Spears' troubled personal life upstaged her bid for a career comeback on Monday as a judge ordered the pop star's ex-husband to take sole custody of their...  more >

Kevin tries to have Britney arrested?
10/1/2007, Yahoo! Music

Kevin Federline is reportedly heading to the Los Angeles Superior Court this morning alleging that ex-wife Britney Spears was driving without a license at the...  more >

Silverman discusses Spears jokes at VMAs
9/25/2007, AP

Sarah Silverman still is responding to the negative reaction to her Britney Spears jokes at the MTV Video Music Awards. "The joke that everyone was upset about — me...  more >

Brit Bodyguard Dishes on Drug Use
9/24/2007, E! Online

Unlike the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office, Kevin Federline and, if you believe Kanye West, MTV, Tony Barretto is not out to get Britney Spears—despite mounting...  more >

Britney Hit with Charges, for the First Time
9/22/2007, E! Online

Autumn doesn't officially begin until Sunday, but Britney Spears' fall has already begun. The beleaguered pop star was charged Friday with two...  more >

Leave Britney Alone guy is new Web star
9/21/2007, AP

Chris Crocker has been called "queer," "a human train wreck," the "Britney guy," an androgynous "it" and much, much worse. But how does this 19-year-old Internet...  more >

Britney Does the Lawyer Shuffle
9/19/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears is apparently making a habit of switching up her legal representation. After Laura Wasser confirmed Monday that she had stepped down as the tarnished pop...  more >

Spears must undergo alcohol, drug tests
9/19/2007, AP

Britney Spears has been ordered to undergo random drug and alcohol testing twice a week, according to court documents in her custody dispute with ex-husband Kevin...  more >

Britney's new single a fledgling hit at radio
9/18/2007, Reuters

Not all the news is bad for Britney Spears, who seemingly can't do anything right these days. Her new single "Gimme More" is turning into a hit at top 40 radio. The...  more >

Britney's Custody Rx: Counseling and Drug Tests
9/18/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears might just want to be a mom, but the family court system wants to make sure that she's a reliably sober mom. According to court documents obtained by E!...  more >

Britney's new single a fledgling hit at radio
9/18/2007, Reuters

Not all the news is bad for Britney Spears, who seemingly can't do anything right these days. Her new single "Gimme More" is turning into a hit at top 40 radio. The...  more >

Britney's new single a fledgling hit at radio
9/18/2007, Reuters

Not all the news is bad for Britney Spears, who seemingly can't do anything right these days. Her new single "Gimme More" is turning into a hit at top 40 radio. The...  more >

Britney kicked out of Chateau Marmont
9/17/2007, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears is once again in the spotlight for her erratic behaviour again today, after she was thrown out of a posh restaurant for smearing food into her face. The...  more >

Britney Spears to lose custody of kids today?
9/17/2007, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears is reportedly at serious risk of losing custody of her two children, as early as this morning (September 17). Gloria Allred, lawyer for Spears's ex-husband...  more >

Britney set to apologize on live TV this Sunday?
9/14/2007, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears is reportedly set to appear on TV this Sunday (September 16), apologizing for her lackluster performance at the MTV VMAs. The singer is reportedly "in...  more >

Britney's Lawyer Aims to "Stop the Madness"
9/14/2007, E! Online

It's a mad, mad world out there—and details about Britney Spears' family court proceedings won't make it any saner, according to the struggling pop...  more >

Anti-depressants to blame for Britney's VMA fiasco?
9/13/2007, Yahoo! Music

Sources close to wild-living singer Britney Spears have now said that she took a number of anti-depressant pills just minutes before taking the stage at this week's MTV VMA...  more >

Britney: 'I looked like a fat pig!'
9/12/2007, Yahoo! Music

Details of Britney Spears's now infamous attempted "comeback" at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (September 9) continue to emerge, via tabloid magazines and gossip...  more >

New Britney Spears track to feature very personal lyrics
9/12/2007, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears has referenced her turbulent recent history on one of new tracks. "Piece Of Me" was produced by the Swedish team of Bloodshy & Avant, who worked on the...  more >

Harshest words saved for Britney's body
9/10/2007, AP

The consensus is clear: Britney Spears performed like she was sloshing blindfolded through mud at MTV's Video Music Awards. No one disputes that the troubled pop princess...  more >

Oh Britney, What Happened?
9/10/2007, E! Online

Entertainment Weekly deemed her an "awkward mess." The Las Vegas Review Journal said her performance was "as lacking in substance as her underwear drawer,"...  more >

Neither Britney nor VMAs get it right
9/9/2007, AP

The MTV Video Music Awards began with the back of Britney Spears' head. The performance that followed was not much more inspiring. Spears kicked off the VMAs Sunday night...  more >

Britney Glitters, Justin and Rihanna Golden at VMAs
9/9/2007, E! Online

Who would've guessed that Britney Spears would end up providing the nostalgic link between the MTV Video Music Awards' past and future? The embattled pop star,...  more >

Britney, MTV-faded music figures together in Vegas
9/8/2007, Reuters

Britney Spears hasn't had a hit in years. MTV stopped playing music videos years ago. The two former music industry stalwarts will join forces in Las Vegas on Sunday...  more >

MTV president describes the new VMAs
9/7/2007, AP

"New and Improved" is a tried-and-true corporate cliche. If Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards are a success, perhaps "Complete and Total Reinvention" will become the new buzz...  more >

MTV Spears Britney for VMAs
9/6/2007, E! Online

The MTV Video Music Awards have carried off some major shockers over the years. Britney Spears attempting to launch a comeback with a "surprise"...  more >

Brit Still Singing, K-Fed Still Mooching
8/31/2007, E! Online

"Gimme More" isn't just Britney Spears' new battle cry. It's also Kevin Federline's. Mark Vincent Kaplan, Federline's attorney, requested in a...  more >

Britney Just Says Ne-Yo to New Single
8/29/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears' long-threatened single could be released as early as next week. Whether Ne-Yo had a hand in producing the album from which it will be culled is another...  more >

Best-of albums worst of choices for some
8/17/2007, AP

A side-effect to today's fractured, tumultuous music industry is the fluctuating meaning of the greatest-hits album. On one hand, it remains a giant moneymaker for labels,...  more >

Britney, Kevin Seek Media Blackout
8/14/2007, E! Online

With a custody battle in full swing, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline don't agree on much these days. But on Tuesday, the ex-Chaotic tandem did find some common...  more >

Parking-lot fender bender for Britney
8/9/2007, AP

Oops, she dinged it again. Paparazzi took pictures and videos of a puppy-toting Britney Spears steering her car into another one as she tried to turn into a spot in a...  more >

Britney, Kevin Back to Being Single
7/30/2007, E! Online

The union that produced one Chaotic reality show, two baby boys and countless tabloid headlines is officially over. Los Angeles County Superior Court judge Scott Gordon...  more >

Britney pregnant again?
7/24/2007, Yahoo! Music

According to gossip tabloid NW Magazine, Britney Spears is pregnant with her third child. NW reports that Spears has told close friends that she is pregnant, and that she...  more >

Britney Spears shoots comeback video
7/20/2007, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears began shooting a new music video yesterday (July 19). The promo clip is for forthcoming single "Get Back." It will be the first release from her...  more >

Britney to become cocktail waitress?
7/13/2007, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears wants to become a cocktail waitress in a Hollywood bar, according to reports. The pop superstar is understood to have been interviewed for the role at Les...  more >

Britney: So Sorry for Bumbershoot Blunder
7/6/2007, E! Online

There is a method to Britney Spears' madness—the Method. The pop star has finally gotten around to apologizing, four months on, to the paparazzo on the receiving...  more >

Britney Spears apologizes for umbrella rage
7/5/2007, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears has apologized for her paparazzi incident that occurred earlier this year--which involved her attacking an SUV with an umbrella outside estranged husband...  more >

Britney Not Ready to Make Nice
7/2/2007, E! Online

Independence Day is taking on a whole new meaning for Britney Spears this year. In the wake of a well-publicized falling out with her mother, Lynne, the tarnished pop...  more >

K-Fed Up with Brit's Antics
6/29/2007, E! Online

Kevin Federline isn't going away easily. Sources close to Britney Spears' estranged ex tell E! News that the "America's Most Hated" rapper has refused...  more >

Britney Spears album delayed
6/26/2007, Yahoo! Music

The release date of Britney Spears new album has been pushed to 2008. The album was believed to have come out at the end of this year, but Spears's spokesperson Leslie...  more >

Rosie Gives Britney a Shout-Out
6/26/2007, E! Online

Rosie O'Donnell is in full support of Britney Spears showing her True Colors. In a video blog on her Website, O'Donnell waxed enthusiastic about the possibility...  more >

Britney complains, billboards removed
6/19/2007, AP

Radio station billboards that featured unflattering photos of a bald, scowling Britney Spears have been taken down after the pop star's attorneys threatened legal...  more >

"Crazy" Bald Britney Billboards Come Down
6/19/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears has admitted to having some problems, but she's drawing the line at a "nut job." Facing the threat of a lawsuit from the pop star, Clear Channel...  more >

Britney Piles On Lindsay
6/14/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears apparently doesn't know from glass houses. The rehabbed popster is taking a pot shot at former party pal and currently rehabbing Lindsay Lohan. In a...  more >

Mom: Spears 'just figuring things out'
6/13/2007, AP

NEW YORK - Lynne Spears says her daughter Britney, whose public meltdown included shearing off her own locks, is "just figuring things out." "It's sad that the whole world...  more >

T-Pain offers more than sexy songs
6/8/2007, AP

Rapper and singer T-Pain has one of the top singles in the country with "Buy U a Drank," but just a few years ago, the Tallahassee, Fla., native was contemplating giving up...  more >

Britney's Dispatch from the Edge
5/29/2007, E! Online

It was over the course of the nation's last three-day weekend, back in February, that the bulk of Britney Spears' follicles went missing in action. And while...  more >

Britney Spears, Light of the World
5/16/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears is looking to distance herself from the toxic and head into the light. The singer's comeback took a spiritual turn Wednesday, with the recently rehabbed...  more >

China approves Christina Aguilera tour: sources
5/16/2007, Reuters

China's zealous culture guardians this week cleared Christina Aguilera to perform in Shanghai next month despite misgivings about the racy U.S. pop star's...  more >

MTV taking its VMA awards bash to Vegas
5/2/2007, AP

The MTV Video Music Awards are synonymous with debauchery, so it makes sense that the annual event has found a new home in Sin City — Las Vegas. After broadcasting...  more >

Britney Takes the Stage, Briefly
5/2/2007, E! Online

So the rumors were true.  Billed as part of a "band" called the M+Ms, Britney Spears gave her first musical performance in what seems like forever Tuesday...  more >

Britney Spears' Memoir of Truth?
4/30/2007, E! Online

Can you handle more of Britney Spears' truth? If various published reports can be believed, the rehabbed pop princess is supposedly planning to dish some serious dirt...  more >

Tough Love from Britney's Dad
4/20/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears has been to rehab. Now it looks like she may be headed for family therapy. The pop princess received a public tongue lashing from her father, Jamie Spears,...  more >

Britney films rant
4/18/2007, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears accosted a film crew and asked them to shoot her making a statement to fans on a recent night out in Los Angeles. The bizarre 90-second clip has been leaked...  more >

Sony/ATV buys Leiber Stoller catalog
4/17/2007, Reuters

Sony/ATV Music Publishing's new head, Martin Bandier, has already tucked away one acquisition, and there may be more to come. Just weeks after Bandier took over as...  more >

J-Lo sues National Enquirer for libel in Europe
4/17/2007, Reuters

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez and her salsa star husband Marc Anthony launched a chain of European libel actions on Tuesday against U.S. celebrity magazine the National...  more >

Classical's grip loosening on Pulitzers?
4/13/2007, AP

In 1943, when the Pulitzer Prize committee established an award for America's best music, many genres were flourishing. Jazz was in full swing with the likes of Duke...  more >

CSI: Miami Seeks Bald Britney Type
4/4/2007, E! Online

Having already been ripped from the headlines, Britney Spears will just be taking a seat on the sidelines for this one.  A character inspired by the recently shorn...  more >

Britney and K-Fed Settle Up
3/29/2007, E! Online

Now there's yet another thing no longer hanging over Britney Spears' head. Attorneys representing the shorn pop star and estranged hubby Kevin Federline said...  more >

Brit vs. Brit Press
3/22/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears' rehab stint is over. But is the press' coverage of the rehab stint over? Spears' lawyers don't seem to think so. The pop star's legal...  more >

True Britney Fans, in Good Times and in Bald
3/16/2007, E! Online

Last month, Britney Spears gave herself a makeover. This month, her Website followed suit. A new redesign of the official Spears domain features a photo of the singer in...  more >

Cowell says he's bigger than Springsteen
3/15/2007, AP

Simon Cowell says he's bigger than The Boss. In an interview to air Sunday on CBS' "60 Minutes," the "American Idol" judge says he's worth five times more to Sony BMG than...  more >

The Ins and Outs of Britney's Rehab
3/9/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears seems to be sticking it out in rehab—most of the time. The pop star took a quick break from the Promises treatment center in Malibu Tuesday for a...  more >

Simon Cowell vs. Britney Spears
3/6/2007, Yahoo! Music

Simon Cowell has told Britney Spears and Robbie Williams to pull themselves together, as they continue to receive treatment in rehab. The American Idol supremo and global...  more >

Britney and Postpartum Depression
3/2/2007, E! Online

When radio-marketing specialist Sandra Poulin first heard reports linking Britney Spears' recent erratic behavior to postpartum depression, she was skeptical. The...  more >

Anastasio Pleads Innocent
2/28/2007, E! Online

Trey Anastasio is down with disease. And he's doing everything in his power to get better. The ex-Phish guitarist pleaded not guilty Tuesday in upstate New York to a...  more >

Manager says Britney is not on suicide watch
2/26/2007, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears is not on suicide watch, her manager has insisted. The troubled pop star is understood to have entered rehab for a third time in a week last Wednesday, after...  more >

Kevin, Kids Help Britney Keep Promises
2/26/2007, E! Online

Kevin Federline is standing by his former woman. The would-be rapper paid a visit to his estranged wife in rehab on Saturday with the couple's two sons, 17-month-old Sean...  more >

Britney picked luxurious rehab center
2/23/2007, AP

Gourmet meals, masseuses, 500-thread-count sheets and private rooms with a fireplace and a view of one of the city's most exclusive beaches. It sounds like a high-end resort...  more >

Where will Britney tell all?
2/21/2007, AP

Oprah Winfrey? Barbara Walters? Matt Lauer again? The stubble is barely rising on Britney Spears' head and the speculation is swirling over where she will go for her...  more >

Britney's Revolving Rehab Door
2/21/2007, E! Online

Oops, she quit it again. Less than 24 hours after checking into the Promises treatment center in Malibu, California, on Monday. Britney Spears has abruptly exited the...  more >

Britney's Rehab Redux
2/20/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears is seeking a less toxic lifestyle. Spears voluntarily checked herself into rehab on Monday, her manager, Larry Rudolph, confirmed to E! News. "We ask...  more >

How Much Would You Pay for Britney's Hair?
2/20/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears is in rehab. Her hair is on sale. The owners of the Tarzana, California, salon where Spears experienced a very close shave are offering the singer's shorn...  more >

Britney Goes Bald(!) as Rehab Reports Swirl
2/20/2007, E! Online

If Britney Spears wanted to distract the paparazzi from that fresh tattoo on her wrist, she sure picked a heck of a way to go about it. A newly bald Britney was spotted...  more >

Britney's Mane Event, Day 2: Hair for Sale?
2/19/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears' locks could soon be on the block. The owners of the salon where the "Oops" singer shaved her head Friday exclusively tell E! News' Giuliana DePandi...  more >

Britney goes bald in stunning makeover
2/17/2007, Reuters

A tearful Britney Spears defiantly shaved her head at a Los Angeles hair salon after the owner refused to take part in the embattled pop star's latest extreme makeover, news...  more >

David Crosby ill, Crosby-Nash tour postponed
2/17/2007, Reuters

David Crosby and Graham Nash, members of one of the top rock groups of the 1960s and 1970s, have postponed a U.S. tour due to Crosby's ill health, a representative...  more >

Rabbi writes open letter to Britney Spears
2/13/2007, Yahoo! Music

A New York rabbi has written to Britney Spears, claiming her recent hedonistic antics will "scar" her children. New York spiritual leader and author Rabbi Shmuley Boteach...  more >

Moore pins 'Wild Hope' on folk-flavored songs
2/9/2007, Reuters

On the evening of January 20, amid the riot of networking that is the Sundance Film Festival, a pretty young folk singer named Mandy Moore took to a makeshift stage at a...  more >

Casa Federline Up for Grabs
1/30/2007, E! Online

Kevin Federline may be postponing his burger-flipping days-his actual burger-flipping days-by at least a few more months. The failed rapper is getting the opportunity to...  more >

Teenage DeAnda taking wholesome path to Top 40
1/21/2007, Reuters

Christina Aguilera put her clothes back on. Britney Spears bottomed out. The family-friendly "High School Musical" is in more than 4 million earbuds. If the Lolita era is...  more >

Spears, Hilton tie for 'Worst Dressed'
1/10/2007, AP

Dubbed "style-free and fashion deprived," Britney Spears and Paris Hilton tied for the No. 1 spot on Mr. Blackwell's 47th annual "Worst Dressed" list released...  more >

Britney, K-Fed to share kids in January
1/5/2007, AP

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have come to an agreement about custody of their two young kids — at least for the rest of the month. The two will share custody...  more >

Britney Spears says coming back "better than ever"
1/5/2007, Reuters

Pop star Britney Spears, acknowledging that her image has taken a beating in recent months, thanked her fans for their loyalty on Friday and promised she would come back...  more >

Britney Sends "Dear Fans" Letter
1/5/2007, E! Online

Britney Spears gets it. In a 342-word "Dear Fans" letter posted Friday on Spears' official Website, the fallen pop princess said she understands why her faithful are...  more >

Britney's New Year's Nap
1/2/2007, E! Online

Not every A-lister rang in the New Year in style. Britney Spears' evening, for one, was quite the snooze fest. At least, that's the official no-partying party line. The...  more >

Urban, Paisley, Waters set to hit road in 2007
12/31/2006, Reuters

We know that the Rolling Stones, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw/Faith Hill and Dave Matthews Band will sell the heck out of tickets in 2007. But there is always a dark horse...  more >

Britney Too Toxic for Fan Shrine
12/29/2006, E! Online

Is Britney Spears' lack of undies seriously undermining her fan base? Ruben Garay, the webmaster of World of Britney (worldofbritney.com) and arguably her biggest devotee,...  more >

Spears Dogged for Poor Pet Ownership
12/18/2006, E! Online

Apparently, Kevin Federline wasn't the only warm-blooded being Britney Spears ousted from her home this year. Once the proud owner of pampered pooches Bit-Bit, Lacy and...  more >

Spears Dogged for Poor Pet Ownership
12/18/2006, E! Online

Apparently, Kevin Federline wasn't the only warm-blooded being Britney Spears ousted from her home this year. Once the proud owner of pampered pooches Bit-Bit, Lacy and...  more >

Paris defends Britney
12/13/2006, Yahoo! Music

Paris Hilton has jumped to the defense of her friend Britney Spears. The pair have been splashed across the global press on a series of high-profile night outs in recent...  more >

Teen music takes back seat to adult fare
12/8/2006, AP

Just a few years ago, when teens dominated the pop charts, to be a singer of a more senior age — say, about 30 — was something to be downplayed or outright omitted...  more >

Britney Finds Panties, Thanks God
12/8/2006, E! Online

Oops, she did it again…and again…and again. Britney Spears has acknowledged that repeatedly flashing her naked nether regions to the Internet-using...  more >

Grammys Oblige Blige and Other Chicks
12/8/2006, E! Online

Scorned by country music radio, the Dixie Chicks are all right by the Grammys. The finger-pickin' trio, just about nixed from Nashville for lead singer Natalie Maines'...  more >

Britney 'under investigation'
12/7/2006, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears is to be investigated by California social services amid concerns that she is neglecting her children, it has been claimed. According to reports, the Los...  more >

Britney tops Yahoo most-searched list
12/5/2006, AP

Oops, she did it again. For the fifth time in the last six years, Britney Spears topped Yahoo Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO - news)'s most popular search term list for 2006. Spears...  more >

They love him, yeah, yeah, yeah
12/4/2006, Reuters

A Texas bookstore owner bought a rare page of working lyrics for Beatle Paul McCartney's song "Maxwell's Silver Hammer" for $192,000 at an auction of rock and pop...  more >

Inside Britney's Underpants
11/30/2006, E! Online

Is Britney Spears allergic to underpants? Clinically speaking, it's possible. "Commonly, a lot of underwear is often made out of polyester, which is not a natural...  more >

Britney's crotch shots take Web by storm
11/29/2006, AP

Britney Spears is behaving more like her soon to be ex-husband, Kevin Federline, than a pop princess on the verge of a career comeback. Fresh from her split from the...  more >

Nickelback, Blige Bag Billboard Nods
11/29/2006, E! Online

Nickelback has all the right reasons to be among the top contenders for the 2006 Billboard Music Awards—namely, the Canadian rock outfit outsold virtually everyone...  more >

Mariah Carey snubbed at another awards show
11/21/2006, Reuters

Pop diva Mariah Carey, whose commercial success has not translated into awards show acclaim, was snubbed at the American Music Awards on Tuesday, despite scoring three...  more >

Britney Spears sex tape for sale?
11/16/2006, Yahoo! Music

An infamous Britney Spears "sex tape" is reportedly being touted to the highest bidder, in the aftermath of her separation from Kevin Federline. A leading porn mogul claims...  more >

Lady stars leaving lesser spouses behind
11/8/2006, AP

So now that there's been a seismic shift in our nation's landscape, what lessons have we learned? No, not THAT seismic shift. We're referring to the earth-shattering news...  more >

Britney's Divorce: The Day After
11/8/2006, E! Online

Psychic Judi Hoffman called the Britney Spears-Kevin Federline split back in January. She is the first to admit the prediction did not require special powers....  more >

Charts: Montana Sizzles, Federline Fizzles
11/8/2006, E! Online

It's not just Montana state that squeaks out photo finishes. With all the discs counted, the Disney Channel's Hannah Montana soundtrack held its spot atop the charts by a...  more >

Timeline: Britney's ups and downs
11/7/2006, AP

The life and times of Britney Spears: • Dec. 2, 1981: Britney Spears born in Kentwood, La., the second of three children of father Jamie, a building contractor, and...  more >

Britney Spears files for divorce in L.A.
11/7/2006, AP

Britney Spears filed for divorce Tuesday from Kevin Federline, officials said. The Los Angeles County Superior Court filing cites "irreconcilable differences," said court...  more >

Britney Spears reportedly files for divorce
11/7/2006, Yahoo! Music

According to the gossip website TMZ.com and a breaking news bulletin on CNN.com, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline are getting divorced due to "irreconcilable...  more >

Britney Cuts K-Fed Loose
11/7/2006, E! Online

Britney Spears has apparently decided that Kevin Federline's 15 minutes of fame are up. The pop star filed for divorce Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court from...  more >

Britney surprises Letterman on his show
11/7/2006, AP

A newly slender Britney Spears, who gave birth to her second child in September, surprised David Letterman on Monday night's Late Show by popping up behind him as he was...  more >

Judge Tosses Britney's Libel Suit
11/7/2006, E! Online

Like her world tour, her sexy jeans and her shopping spree, Britney Spears' lawsuit has been deemed outrageous.  A judge has dismissed the pop star's libel suit...  more >

New Britney album in 2007?
11/6/2006, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears is due to return in mid-2007 with a new albumm according to sources in the U.S. Reported by the Post Chronicle, the singer's new album will be titled Fears...  more >

Britney baby does have name, it seems
10/27/2006, AP

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline continue to be coy about the name of their new baby boy. But the BBC reported Thursday that the baby, born Sept. 12, does indeed have a...  more >

Britney Spears names son
10/24/2006, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears has named her new son Jayden James Federline, according to reports. Six weeks since the birth of the boy, mystery has continued to surround his name, with no...  more >

Global music sales down despite digital growth
10/13/2006, Reuters

Piracy and competition for consumer spending drove global music sales down 4 percent in the first half of 2006 despite the continued popularity of digital music, an industry...  more >

Razorlight cut Scissor Sisters down to size
10/8/2006, Reuters

Indie band Razorlight knocked American group Scissor Sisters from the top spot in the British charts on Sunday to secure their first number one single. The Anglo-Swedish...  more >

Scissor Sisters still sharp at top of UK charts
10/1/2006, Reuters

Flamboyant New York band the Scissor Sisters dominated music sales in Britain for a second week as they stayed at the top of both the singles and album charts. Their...  more >

Janet Jackson looks to reverse a trend
9/25/2006, AP

In case you've forgotten about the many magical moments in Janet Jackson's illustrious career, she's ready to remind you of each one — if you buy her new CD. In the...  more >

And Britney's Baby Makes Two...
9/12/2006, E! Online

The onetime chart-topper gave birth to her second child, a boy, about 2 a.m. Tuesday at a Los Angeles hospital, a source confirmed to E! News. The newborn--name not yet...  more >

Billboard album reviews: Bob Dylan, Sam Moore
8/28/2006, Reuters

You may have seen the recent photos of Bob Dylan looking uncannily like Charlie Chaplin, and his 44th album, "Modern Times," shares a title with Chaplin's 1936 classic about...  more >

Tokyo subway to display naked Spears ad
8/24/2006, AP

Tokyo's subway authority will allow a station advertisement featuring a nude and pregnant Britney Spears, officials said Thursday, dropping an earlier plan to censor the...  more >

From Beavis to Britney: MTV turns 25
8/1/2006, AP

No one knows how to throw a party like MTV. So there must be quite a bash planned for Aug. 1, celebrating 25 years on the air. Right? Sorry. MTV is staying in that night....  more >

UK National Enquirer apologizes to Britney Spears
7/19/2006, Reuters

The National Enquirer celebrity magazine has apologized to Britney Spears in its British edition for reporting that the pop star was ready to divorce her husband Kevin...  more >

Tabloid retracts Britney Spears stories
7/18/2006, AP

The National Enquirer apologized to Britney Spears in its British edition Tuesday for reporting that she was ready to divorce Kevin Federline. The articles were published...  more >

Tabloid retracts Britney Spears story
7/18/2006, AP

The U.S.-based National Enquirer published a rare apology and retraction in its British edition Tuesday to pop star Britney Spears, whom the tabloid last month reported was...  more >

Britney Bares All
6/28/2006, E! Online

Apparently, Britney Spears is out to prove she's not a girl and very much a woman. Just days after baring her soul on Dateline, the pregnant pop tart is taking a page out...  more >

Britney Spears Not Going To Africa To Have Baby
6/19/2006, USRN

Britney Spears was reportedly planning last week to follow Angelina Jolie's lead by giving birth to her new baby in Africa. But now the Associated Press, which published the...  more >

Was the Britney-to-Namibia story a hoax?
6/17/2006, AP

A Namibian tourism official said Saturday he may have been duped into believing that Britney Spears was considering having her baby in Namibia. Deputy Environment and...  more >

Britney's "Today" Confessional
6/14/2006, E! Online

Britney Spears is a good mom, and if you're rooting for her marriage to fail, then that's just sad. At least that's what the pop star herself had to say during an interview...  more >

Paparazzi sue Britney
6/13/2006, Yahoo! Music

Britney Spears has been hit with a lawsuit from a member of the paparazzi, who claims he was run over by the star's mother two years ago. The aggrieved snapper alleges the...  more >

Naval Academy grad is Britney's nanny
6/9/2006, AP

At the U.S. Naval Academy, Perry Taylor was addressed as "midshipman." Now, though, he's known as Perry Poppins. The 28-year-old Easton native has popped up in supermarket...  more >

Countdown To A Spederline Split?
6/8/2006, Yahoo! Music

Us Weekly has launched a countdown clock on its website, usmagazine.com, which ticks off in real time the number of days, minutes, and even seconds since Britney Spears and...  more >

Trouble In Paradise For Britney Spears And K-Fed?
5/30/2006, USRN

Could there be some serious trouble in paradise for Britney Spears and her aspiring rapper hubby, Kevin Federline? According to the New York Post, the 24-year-old pop tart...  more >

Some moms come forward to defend Spears
5/24/2006, AP

Britney Spears. She's so easy to make fun of. Even her song titles conspire to mock her: "Oops, She Did It Again!" But the latest headlines about America's most maligned...  more >

Latest Spears Photos Spark Safety Debate
5/16/2006, AP

It's not a role she auditioned for, but pop star Britney Spears has become a poster woman for child car-seat safety. "In one regard, she's done more for child safety-seat...  more >

Remix duo stepping into the spotlight
5/16/2006, Reuters

By 2005, after only four years as a team, Gabriel & Dresden had remixed 13 tracks straight to the top of Billboard's Hot Dance/Club Play chart. Their polished,...  more >

Ex-teen idol Garrett jailed over drugs
5/12/2006, Reuters

Former teen idol Leif Garrett has been sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years probation on charges stemming from drug possession. Garrett, 44, was sentenced late on...  more >

Britney Does Pregnancy Again
5/9/2006, AP

It's official: Britney Spears is going to have a baby, one more time. A fter months of speculation about the size and shape of her abdomen, the pop star confirmed to David...  more >

Kevin Federline Says Britney Spears Supports His Career
5/1/2006, USRN

Britney Spears' husband, Kevin Federline, recently told Extra that she completely supports him and his budding music career. He said, "My wife loves what I do. She is so for...  more >

Britney: Having Baby One More Time
4/25/2006, Yahoo! Music

Us Weekly is reporting that pop star Britney Spears is--as has been rumored for weeks--indeed pregnant again. The singer was spotted poolside this weekend in Las...  more >

Mariah Rings Up Pepsi
4/19/2006, E! Online

Mariah Carey may be taking her role as pop idol a bit too literally. The multiplatinum-selling singer has teamed up with Pepsi to write and produce 20 original voice...  more >

Child Welfare Visits Spears' Home
4/11/2006, AP

Child welfare officials and a sheriff's deputy visited the home of Britney Spears but declined to say Tuesday whether they were investigating the pop princess. Spears...  more >

Mariah's Swell Smell Deal
4/6/2006, E! Online

Mimi is emancipating yet another product into the world. Mariah Carey has signed a deal with Elizabeth Arden Inc. to develop and market her own fragrance line, with the...  more >

Britney's Lawsuit-a-palooza
3/29/2006, E! Online

Britney Spears hasn't released a new song for a couple of months, but that's not keeping the pop tart from being in heavy rotation--at least among the legal set. The...  more >

Spears Sculpture on Display Next Month
3/28/2006, AP

A life-size sculpture of a naked Britney Spears kneeling on a bearskin rug as she gives birth will be on display next month at Brooklyn's Capla Kesting Fine Art...  more >

Britney Sculpture of Birth Causes Stir
3/28/2006, AP

Britney Spears will soon be giving birth again — in Brooklyn, as a sexy sculpture that has drawn thousands of hate e-mails. "This is a new take on pro-life....  more >

Britney Spears Celebrates Mardi Gras
2/28/2006, AP

Britney Spears spent part of Mardi Gras with a group of students whose lives were upended when Hurricane Katrina devastated the area six months ago. Standing in the French...  more >

Spears Takes Katrina Victims Shopping
2/28/2006, AP

Pop star Britney Spears spent part of Mardi Gras with a group of Metairie students whose lives were upended when Hurricane Katrina devastated the area six months...  more >

Spears Fears Princess Di Fate
2/17/2006, E! Online

Britney Spears has a simple explanation for driving around with her baby on her lap: She doesn't want to become the next Princess Diana. As she attempts to rehab her...  more >

Spears Sounds Off on Paparazzi, Career
2/16/2006, AP

Still smarting from the shot seen 'round the world, Britney Spears says she rarely takes her baby son, Sean Preston, outside because she fears pushy paparazzi. "I don't...  more >

Spears Photos Inpire Calls for Car-Safety
2/13/2006, AP

Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta on Monday chided pop star Britney Spears as "irresponsible" for driving with her baby son on her lap as he announced a new initiative...  more >

Grammy Awards divide dance floor
2/3/2006, Reuters

Nothing highlights the divisions within the dance music community more thoroughly than the annual announcement of the Grammy Award nominees. And no group has been quite so...  more >

Thompson Box Set Offers Eclectic Style
2/3/2006, AP

Richard Thompson, "RT — The Life and Music of Richard Thompson" (Free Reed) Richard Thompson's new boxed set offers an abundance of his East-meets-West,...  more >

Kevin Federline Tries His Hand at Rapping
1/24/2006, AP

The rap debut of Kevin Federline — known as K-Fed to some but to most as Mr. Britney Spears — features only a snippet of his lyrical prowess. Given the response to...  more >

Williams, Shakira, Madonna Win in France
1/22/2006, AP

Robbie Williams writhed, Shakira shouted and Madonna didn't show up, although all three won honors at one of France's biggest music awards shows. Williams, voted best male...  more >

Britney Spears tops worst-dressed list
1/10/2006, Reuters

Pop singer Britney Spears on Tuesday topped an annual Hollywood worst-dressed list compiled by a fashion designer who called her an "over-the-hill Lolita." Mr. Blackwell's...  more >

'Ethiopian Idols' Offers Hope Amid Poverty
1/8/2006, AP

"Ethiopian Idols" is a far cry from the glamour and glitz of its U.S. and British inspirations. Yellowed satin sheets and signs taped to the walls provide the backdrop for...  more >

Entertainment 2005: What Might Have Been
12/30/2005, AP

It may not have been evident at the time, but when Tom Cruise was leaping up and down on Oprah Winfrey's couch, he was like a piston, churning the wheels of fate. Had...  more >

Britney Spears' Husband Launches Web Site
12/27/2005, AP

Kevin Federline, aspiring rapper and husband of Britney Spears, has unveiled his own Web site. Federline, whose new hip-hop album, "The Truth," is due out in 2006, appears...  more >

Nickel Creek gives classics a bluegrass tinge
12/22/2005, Reuters

One measure of an artist's merit is the ability to take a song originated elsewhere and give it a unique and identifiable stamp. It's been a hallmark of such artists as Ray...  more >

Il Divo, Yo-Yo Ma lead 2005 classical charts
12/17/2005, Reuters

The classical chart story of the year is undoubtedly Il Divo, a vocal quartet assembled by Simon Cowell of "American Idol" fame. While in past years the classical...  more >

Britney Spears tops Yahoo's annual Buzz Index
12/15/2005, Reuters

For the third time in four years, singer Britney Spears is No. 1 -- as far as Internet users are concerned. Spears topped Yahoo's annual list of the most-searched...  more >

Untying the Knot, Celebrity Style
12/13/2005, AP

No mother-in-law sleepovers. Only one football game per Sunday. Mandatory sexual positions. With celebrity marriages often shorter than Jessica Simpson's Daisy Dukes, the...  more >

System "Hypnotizes" Charts
11/30/2005, E! Online

There's no bucking the System. System of a Down has made chart history, becoming the first band to debut two different studio albums at number one in the Billboard 200...  more >

Simpson, Lachey Officially Separating
11/23/2005, AP

After months of rumors, denials and salacious magazine covers, Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey are officially calling it quits. The couple jointly announced their...  more >

LIFEbeat to Honor World AIDS Day
11/15/2005, AP

LIFEbeat — the Music Industry Fights AIDS will honor World AIDS Day on Dec. 1 with an Internet auction featuring some 1,000 items from stars in music, film, theater and...  more >

Judge Spears Britney Song Flap
11/9/2005, E! Online

Britney Spears is no song thief. Such is the verdict of a federal judge in Indianapolis, who has dismissed a copyright-infringement lawsuit brought by an Indiana...  more >

Bidding on Britney
11/2/2005, E! Online

Andrian Adams is either selling the future, a great cocktail party story--or maybe a bit of both. The London-based record producer/manager has taken to eBay to auction...  more >

Timberlake Defends Spears in Photo Flap
10/24/2005, AP

Justin Timberlake, who once told ex-girlfriend Britney Spears to "Cry Me a River," is coming to her defense. Photos of Spears, her husband, Kevin Federline, and the...  more >

New wave of teen talent energizes R&B scene
10/24/2005, Reuters

Is Chris Brown the next Usher? His Jive Records label certainly hopes so, as it watches the vibrant 16-year-old R&B newcomer scamper up the charts with his debut single,...  more >

Review: 'In My Life' a Bizzare Love Story
10/21/2005, AP

It's more fun to talk about "In My Life," the bizarre new musical at Broadway's Music Box Theatre, than actually sit through it. The show, written, directed and produced...  more >

Britney's Bra: Not for Sale
10/10/2005, E! Online

Britney Spears' somewhat-battered bra is off on the market--again. Writing on her Website that she was "concerned" that audiences might confuse the "jewel encrusted"...  more >

Britney Spears Cancels Auction of Bra
10/10/2005, AP

Britney Spears' jewel-encrusted bra has been taken down from eBay, but this time, it's Spears who made the decision. The bra was one of several items Spears had donated...  more >

Britney Spears And Kevin Federline Take Baby Home
9/26/2005, USRN

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline are home with their new baby boy, Sean Preston Federline. According to People magazine, the Federlines are back in their recently...  more >

'Ecstatic' Britney Spears Has Baby Boy
9/15/2005, AP

Britney Spears and her husband, Kevin Federline, say they're "ecstatic" over the birth of their baby boy. "We are ecstatic to announce the birth of our son! Everyone is...  more >

Artists Feel Pain for Favored City
9/1/2005, AP

The suffering of New Orleans, long a culturally rich city, is being felt across the entertainment world. Many celebrities with relatives or other ties to the flooded city...  more >

Spears Sets Sights on Sin City?
8/31/2005, E! Online

Britney Spears apparently doesn't have a grudge with Sin City. Despite having a 2004 trip to Las Vegas resulting in a quickie marriage--and near instantaneous...  more >

Christina Aguilera Says She Has No Beef With Britney
8/29/2005, USRN

Christina Aguilera has spoken out publicly that she has no rivalry with Britney Spears. In a message posted on her fan website, xtinaxposed.com, Christina wrote: "It's...  more >

'Best Of' Albums Not So Great These Days
8/17/2005, AP

A greatest-hits album once stood as a watershed — a milestone chronicling a collection of top-rated hits, culturally significant songs or the end of a stellar...  more >

Celibate Celebs: Some Aren't Promiscuous
8/15/2005, AP

Britney Spears was 18 when she lost it. So was Marcia Cross from "Desperate Housewives." Ozzy Osbourne was 14. His daughter, Kelly, was 16. Gary Coleman? Well, he might...  more >

Green Day, West added to NFL 'Kickoff'
8/12/2005, Reuters

Green Day, Santana, Kanye West and Maroon5 are the latest additions to the lineup for "NFL Opening Kickoff 2005," an hour-long September 8 ABC broadcast also featuring taped...  more >

Photographer Shot With BB Gun While Staking Out Britney Spears
8/8/2005, USRN

A photographer was shot in the leg with a BB gun while staked outside a home where he believed Britney Spears was attending a party. The incident occurred Saturday night...  more >

Thompson Turns Genteel on New Album
8/4/2005, AP

For this year at least, Richard Thompson looks like the hardest-working man in the folk-rock business. First came the spring CD and DVD release of a performance for Austin...  more >

Wicked Wisdom persevering on Ozzfest
7/25/2005, Reuters

To the Ozzfest fans who made it clear they were angry about Wicked Wisdom being on the bill of this year's hard rock road show: the band got your...  more >

Green Day Leads VMA Field
7/25/2005, E! Online

Green Day's boulevard of broken dreams may soon be paved with Moon Men statuettes. The punk rockers led the field in nominations for the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards...  more >

Carrie and the Chocolate Factory
7/21/2005, E! Online

Carrie Underwood has landed herself a sweet deal. The 22-year-old American Idol winner will lend her voice to a new ad campaign for Hershey, singing classic jingles in...  more >

Underwood Inside Her Skechers
7/12/2005, E! Online

Carrie Underwood is lacing up the next stage of her career. The season four American Idol winner has signed on as the face of Skechers, going where the likes of Britney...  more >

PGA Tour Golf Hits XM Satellite Radio
6/29/2005, AP

There are purists who say sports are better when filtered through a radio, that the imagination fills in the visual gaps and enhances the experience. They contend they can...  more >

Experts: Jackson Could Make a Comeback
6/13/2005, AP

Michael Jackson's career has been declared dead before. When his success as a child wunderkind fronting The Jackson Five was waning, some doubted whether he could make it...  more >

Spears to Debut New Video on Reality Show
6/9/2005, AP

The video for Britney Spears' new single, "Someday (I Will Understand) will debut on the final episode of her and husband Kevin Federline's UPN reality show. The finale of...  more >

Def Leppard Turns 25, Hits the Road
5/31/2005, AP

First they were rock gods. A decade later, Def Leppard almost became rock ghosts. Now the band that defined 1980s party rock can call itself a rock survivor. It's marking 25...  more >

INTERVIEW: Ellen's TV show in tune with music biz
5/23/2005, Reuters

As the host of her own syndicated daytime talk show, Ellen DeGeneres is as warm and goofy as she is intelligent and endearing. She asks her guests the questions that are...  more >

Carey, Nine Inch Nails Set for MTV Awards
5/21/2005, AP

Mariah Carey will perform at the 2005 MTV Movie Awards, joining Eminem and Nine Inch Nails to complete the lineup. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the 14th annual awards show will...  more >

Spears, Husband Do Letterman's Top 10 List
5/17/2005, AP

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline were everywhere Tuesday — including reading a top 10 list on CBS' "The Late Show with David Letterman." On the day their reality...  more >

New Britney Spears Reality Shows Debuts
5/16/2005, USRN

Britney Spears' new reality show, Britney And Kevin: Chaotic premieres on UPN with a one-hour episode titled "Can You Handle My Truth?" Tuesday (May 17). The series uses...  more >

Britney Hit with Lawsuit
5/12/2005, E! Online

Britney Spears has been hit with a lawsuit, one more time. Indiana songwriter Steve Wallace is suing the pregnant popster for copyright infringement, alleging that he...  more >

Ind. Songwriter Sues Spears Over Copyright
5/11/2005, AP

An Indiana songwriter is suing singer Britney Spears for copyright infringement, claiming he wrote the song "Sometimes" 15 years ago. An attorney for Steve Wallace of...  more >

Van Zant Brothers Tap Into Country Roots
5/11/2005, AP

Southern rockers Johnny and Donnie Van Zant figure they have as much right as anybody to cut a country album. Their father was a truck driver who played Merle Haggard and...  more >

Timberlake, Lohan on Teen People Hot List
5/5/2005, AP

Who are the young stars of film, TV and music? Teen People's list of the "25 Hottest Stars Under 25" includes Alicia Keys, Ciara, Jessica and Ashlee Simpson, Jesse McCartney...  more >

Thompson Covers Spears Song on Live CD
5/3/2005, AP

A Britney Spears song in a time capsule? Perhaps, if the wickedly subversive Richard Thompson is doing the packing. Thompson sings Spears' "Oops! ... I Did it Again" on an...  more >

Spears-Federline Series to Be 'Chaotic'
5/3/2005, AP

Britney Spears and hubby Kevin Federline's new reality series now has a title: "Britney and Kevin: Chaotic." Featuring what UPN bills as "exclusive, never-before-seen...  more >

Kevin Federline's Ex Warns Britney Spears About Impending Parenthood
4/25/2005, USRN

Although Shar Jackson, the mother of Kevin Federline's two children, recently told Access Hollywood her former fiance would be a good father to his newest, soon-to-be born...  more >

Britney Hub's Ex Unsurprised by Pregnancy
4/24/2005, AP

The ex-girlfriend of Britney Spears' husband says she isn't surprised to hear that the pop singer is pregnant. "Hey, it was bound to happen," actress Shar Jackson told MTV...  more >

Britney Spears' Reality Show Promises To Be Unique
4/21/2005, USRN

Britney Spears's upcoming UPN reality series won't be like the MTV shows Newlyweds: Nick And Jessica or The Osbournes. A message on her official website says the show "is...  more >

Bad LANGuage: AP's Pop Culture Blog
4/20/2005, AP

Everyone loves to bully Michael Jackson. Add online animators to the list. The pop star and headline maker is no stranger to late-night talk show stabs and tacky tabloid...  more >

Britney Spears Announces She's Pregnant
4/13/2005, USRN

Britney Spears announced yesterday (April 12) on her newly redesigned website that she and husband Kevin Federline are expecting their first child together, putting an end...  more >

Spears Reveals Pregnancy on Her Web Site
4/12/2005, AP

NEW YORK – Britney Spears has revealed what might be Hollywood's worst-kept secret: She's pregnant. In a posting on her Web site, Spears told fans that she and husband,...  more >

Kanye West Escapes Brawl
4/4/2005, E! Online

The College Dropout got out--just in the nick of time. Rap superstar Kanye West had to cut short a promotional appearance at the grand opening of a new urban boutique in...  more >

Britney Spears Lashes Out At Tabloid Coverage Of Pregnancy
3/31/2005, USRN

Britney Spears says she's fed up with celebrity magazines speculating whether or not she's pregnant. The pop star posted an open letter to what she calls "False Tabloids" on...  more >

Pop, R&B Hits Get 'Superstar' Remixes
3/22/2005, Reuters

Hits from Britney Spears , Jennifer Lopez , Maroon5, Kelis and Pink are reimagined on the upcoming compilation "Superstars Remixed," due May 10 from Sony BMG Strategic...  more >

Britney Spears Says She'll Stop Talking About Private Life
3/14/2005, USRN

Britney Spears says she's thrilled about the photo session she did for Allure, but she's not so happy with the interview in the magazine. Britney left a message on her...  more >

This Week in Entertainment
3/4/2005, AP

A look back at the week in entertainment from The Associated Press: Oscar Replay: Jamie Foxx 's passionate acceptance speech for his best-actor award for "Ray" was the...  more >

P. Diddy Promises Big Drama on 'Band'
3/2/2005, AP

The last time Sean "P. Diddy" Combs tried to put together a band on MTV, viewers were treated to screaming, fisticuffs and the dismantling of the group. Though he's not...  more >

Durst: Sex Tape Unrelated to Paris Hacking
2/26/2005, E! Online

Fred Durst did it all for the "Nookie"--and now the entire world must suffer his naked body thanks to a leaked sex tape currently making the Internet rounds. In the...  more >

Backstreet Boys Are Back in Action
2/25/2005, Reuters

All the Backstreet Boys ask is that you give them a fair chance. The quintet is set to return with a new Jive album in June preceded by a single in March. "That's the...  more >

Britney Spears Upset At 'US' Magazine Over Honeymoon Snaps
2/18/2005, USRN

Britney Spears had strong words for US Weekly Thursday (February 17) after the magazine published unauthorized photos of the couple on their honeymoon. Spears said in a...  more >

Monday's Entertainment News in Brief
2/14/2005, AP

Monday mysteries: What were people watching instead of the Grammys ? What will Kobe Bryant say on Michael Jackson 's witness stand? _ Ray Charles' "Genius" didn't have so...  more >

Bad LANGuage: Derrik Lang's Blog
2/14/2005, AP

Generally, Bad Language is against awards shows. The TelePrompTer puffery and please-buy/see-my-latest-CD/DVD appearances are nauseating at best. But it's our job to report...  more >

Grammys Reward "Genius"
2/13/2005, E! Online

Ray Charles' Genius racked up plenty of company in the form of gramophone-shaped statuettes. The late soul legend won a total of eight awards at the 47th annual Grammy...  more >

Britney Spears Wins First Grammy
2/13/2005, Reuters

Pop star Britney Spears won the first Grammy Award of her brief but colorful career on Sunday, taking the prize in the best dance recording category. Spears, 23, was...  more >

A Brit Knee Memory Problem
2/5/2005, E! Online

Oops. Britney Spears ' bad memory may have cost her a cool $10 million. The "Toxic" singer sued eight insurance companies for refusing to reimburse her $9.8...  more >

New Britney Spears Video Leaked On Internet
1/19/2005, USRN

Britney Spears' latest video was supposed to premiere on U.K. television this Friday (Jaunary 21), but the video has already been leaked to a worldwide audience via the...  more >

Nick Lachey Inks New Solo Deal with Jive
1/18/2005, Reuters

Former boy-band member Nick Lachey , now best known as the husband of Jessica Simpson , has signed with Jive Records, home of Britney Spears . The label, a unit of Sony...  more >

Teen TV Dramas Help Emerging Music Stars
1/11/2005, AP

When Casey Stratton was a struggling singer-songwriter a few years ago, he had idealistic notions about artistic integrity. High on his list of what would jeopardize it:...  more >

Britney's Not the Retiring Type
1/6/2005, E! Online

Britney Spears would like to "rephrase." Less than three months after announcing she was taking a break from her tabloid-tracked career, the pop star says what she...  more >

Britney's Kid Sister to Star in TV Show
1/6/2005, AP

She's been surrounded by celebrity just about all of her life, but Jamie Lynn Spears would have you believe she's just another Louisiana teenager blown away by the fact she...  more >

Britney Leading Paris In Scent War
1/6/2005, USRN

Britney Spears and Paris Hilton both launched new perfumes last year and word is that pop princess is selling more than the hotel heiress, according to Page Six of the New...  more >

Production Duo TrakStarz Sign New Label Deal
1/5/2005, Reuters

Production duo the TrakStarz, who gained national attention after writing and producing the multiplatinum album debut of rapper Chingy, have formed a joint venture with...  more >

Usher No. 1 in 2004? Yeah!
1/5/2005, E! Online

How's this for a stat: The combined sales of Norah Jones ' Feels Like Home and Eminem 's Encore still doesn't best 2004's top seller, Usher's Confessions. Usher...  more >

Britney Spears Insists She Never Planned To Retire From Showbiz
1/5/2005, USRN

Britney Spears has decided to clarify a few things about her self-imposed break from her hectic work schedule. In a letter posted on her website Monday (January 3), Spears...  more >

The Donnas Say They Never Lip Synch
1/3/2005, AP

Members of the rock band The Donnas were kind of glad when Ashlee Simpson was caught lip synching on Saturday Night Live. They were hoping it would show the world the...  more >

Entertainment 2004 - What Might Have Been
12/30/2004, AP

Just think: Instead of exposing Janet Jackson 's breast at the Super Bowl last Feb. 1, what if Justin Timberlake reached across her chest, fumbled with Jackson's top and...  more >

Lopez, Wyclef Jean Help Benefit Auction
12/20/2004, AP

A poster signed by Jennifer Lopez and a guitar signed by Wyclef Jean are on sale in an MTV internet auction to raise money for hurricane victims. Seventy-five percent of...  more >

Postal Service Puts Stamp on Dance Charts
12/18/2004, Reuters

On the strength of its debut album, "Give Up," the Postal Service closes 2004 as the No. 1 act on the year-end Top Electronic Artists chart. "Give Up" is proving to be the...  more >

On the Go with Mario
12/18/2004, Reuters

The third chart entry proves to be the charm for Mario, who rises to a new career peak on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Let Me Love You" (3rd Street/J). The single moves 3-2,...  more >

George Harrison Guitar Sells for $567,500
12/18/2004, AP

A classic Gibson guitar played by George Harrison on the Beatles' "Revolver" album and by John Lennon during the recording of the "White Album" sold Friday to an anonymous...  more >

MTV Auctioning Pop Artists' Memorabilia
12/17/2004, AP

A handmade dress worn by Destiny's Child, a poster signed by Jennifer Lopez and a guitar signed by Wyclef Jean are on sale in an MTV internet auction to raise money for...  more >

Queen Will Rock You with First Tour in 18 Years
12/17/2004, Reuters

British rock band Queen is preparing for its first tour in 18 years, but fans are already complaining that the show can't go on without flamboyant frontman Freddie Mercury...  more >

Snoop Posts Third 'Hot' Week Atop Singles Chart
12/16/2004, Reuters

Snoop Dogg was too hot to drop from the top of Billboard's Hot 100 singles chart Thursday as his hit tune "Drop It Like It's Hot" featuring Pharrell logged a third week at...  more >

Ludacris 'Lights' Up U.S. Albums Chart
12/15/2004, Reuters

A trip to "The Red Light District" scored Ludacris his second consecutive No. 1 album on the U.S. pop charts Wednesday. The Atlanta rapper/actor's fourth Disturbing Tha...  more >

Top 20 Concert Tours
12/15/2004, AP

The Top 20 Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows in North America. The previous week's ranking is...  more >

AP Reviews Xzibit's New Disc
12/15/2004, AP

Like that smiling skydiver on the deodorant ads? Can't get enough of his sunny joshing on MTV's "Pimp My Ride"? Prepare to meet the cunning, sometimes caustic musician...  more >

A 'Legend' Starts to Create His Own
12/13/2004, Reuters

Everyone from pop rockers John Mayer and Maroon5 to hip-hoppers Slum Village and Dilated Peoples wants to work with multiple Grammy Award nominee Kanye West. So the fact...  more >

Madonna Tops Year's Tours
12/13/2004, Reuters

Madonna 's blockbuster Re-Invention tour took all of the drama out of the top tour of the year race, ringing up a year's best $125 million in total box office gross by...  more >

Teen Queen Lohan Ready to 'Speak'
12/12/2004, Reuters

Lindsay Lohan really needs no introduction. She has starred in a number of movies, filled gossip columns and appeared on countless magazine covers, including Rolling...  more >

Billboard Music Awards Strike Flat Note in Ratings
12/10/2004, Reuters

Ratings tumbled for the Billboard Music Awards, which Fox aired Dec. 8 from Las Vegas. According to Nielsen Media Research, the 15th annual two-hour broadcast drew 6.9...  more >

"We Are the World" Reloaded
12/9/2004, E! Online

Call it the 1980s--Version 2.0. With the 20th anniversary of "We Are the World," the all-American, all-star charity anthem of the charity-anthem era, looming, plans...  more >

"Billboard" Awards Usher in Victory
12/9/2004, E! Online

The 2004 Billboard Music Awards wrapped hours ago, and Usher is still saying, "Yeah!" The chart-busting singer walked away with a leading 11 awards at the music biz's...  more >

2004 Billboard Music Awards Winners
12/8/2004, AP

The 2004 Billboard Music Awards winners, announced in Las Vegas on Wednesday: Artist of the Year: Usher Female Artist of the Year: Alicia Keys Duo/Group Artist of the...  more >

Rapper Kanye West Leads Grammy Nominees
12/7/2004, Reuters

Chicago rapper Kanye West, who survived a near-fatal car crash to score one of the biggest hits of the year with his debut album, led an eclectic field of commercially...  more >

Grammy Nominations Go West
12/7/2004, E! Online

Kanye West was "robbed" at the American Music Awards. On Tuesday, he found his reward, nominated for a field-best 10 Grammy Awards. The rapper's The College...  more >

LeAnn Rimes Releases First Holiday Album
12/1/2004, AP

LeAnn Rimes says she's glad she waited this long to make her first Christmas album, "What A Wonderful World." "It's really just classical and beautiful," she told...  more >

Usher, Alicia Battle for "Billboard"
11/30/2004, E! Online

The music industry's ultimate popularity contest just can't get enough of Usher and Alicia Keys. The R&B competitors lead the pack of finalists for this year's...  more >

New Seasonal Album Offerings Compete for Attention
11/26/2004, Reuters

Every year, recording artists and their labels pull together holiday music releases in hopes of striking perennial silver and gold, and 2004 can be considered a banner year...  more >

Beatles' Guitar, Cobain Letter Up for Auction
11/24/2004, Reuters

Rock 'n' roll fans with deep pockets can buy a Beatles guitar or a mugshot of the pop star formerly known as Cat Stevens at what Christie's said on Wednesday was its...  more >

Beatles' Guitar, Cobain Letter Up for Auction
11/24/2004, Reuters

Rock 'n' roll fans with deep pockets can buy a Beatles guitar or a mugshot of the pop star formerly known as Cat Stevens at what Christie's said on Wednesday was its...  more >

Eminem Spanks Destiny's Child
11/24/2004, E! Online

Eminem has survived a date with destiny. The hip-hopster went head-to-head with Destiny's Child, and the Shady One prevailed. For the second straight week, Eminem...  more >

Eminem Tops Charts Ahead of Holiday Season
11/24/2004, Reuters

Eminem topped music charts for a second week, warming up a recent cold spell for record companies who hope the rapper and big releases from acts like U2 and Gwen Stefani ...  more >

Pop Doesn't Define Vanessa Carlton
11/24/2004, AP

It's hard to imagine a more pop debut than Vanessa Carlton 's. Her piano-infused "A Thousand Miles" became an anthem of 2002, garnered her three Grammy nominations and...  more >

OutKast Top Winner at MTV Europe Awards
11/19/2004, AP

OutKast topped the winners list at the MTV Europe Music Awards, picking up three prizes, including best group. The hip-hop stars from Atlanta also won best video and song...  more >

OutKast, Usher Get Top Prizes at MTV Europe Awards
11/18/2004, Reuters

Hip-hop duo OutKast and R&B sensation Usher shared top honors Thursday, scooping a combined five prizes at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Rome. OutKast superstars Andre...  more >

Eminem's 'Encore' Debuts at Top of Charts
11/17/2004, AP

Eminem 's new album debuted atop the charts, following a decision by the rapper's record label to move up the album's sale date amid piracy concerns. "Encore" sold 711,000...  more >

An Em-azing "Encore"
11/17/2004, E! Online

Premature or not, Eminem has made one helluva of an encore. The Shady One moved up the drop date of his latest disc, Encore, to Friday, giving it just three days in the...  more >

OutKast, Usher, Eminem in Spotlight at MTV Awards
11/17/2004, Reuters

Hip-hop duo OutKast are set to add a handful of top MTV awards to their crowded trophy cabinet on Thursday night when millions of fans tune in to MTV's Europe Music Awards,...  more >

AP Review: Britney Spears' Greatest-Hits
11/5/2004, AP

"People can take everything away from you, but they can never take away your truth," Britney Spears insists breathily at the beginning of her greatest-hits collection,...  more >

Lip-Synching Has Always Been the Standard
11/4/2004, AP

It seems Ashlee Simpson will forever bear the scarlet "L" — for lip-synching. The 20-year-old "singer" has been lampooned and shamed, held up as an example of today's...  more >

R. Kelly Sues Jay-Z After Tour Cut Short
11/1/2004, AP

Singer R. Kelly sued rapper Jay-Z on Monday for $75 million, alleging Jay-Z's "spite and jealousy" prompted him to use violence to force Kelly off their national...  more >

Janet Jackson Signs with New Manager
10/31/2004, Reuters

Pop singer Janet Jackson has signed a management pact with the company that also handles boy band Backstreet Boys and rapper Chingy. Los Angeles-based firm Wright Crear...  more >

Lavigne Says Fake Pop Starlets Are 'Pathetic'
10/29/2004, Reuters

With Ashlee Simpson in the news this week following a disastrous lip-synching appearance on "Saturday Night Live," Canadian pop singer Avril Lavigne says it's "pathetic"...  more >

Elton Feels Love for Madge
10/28/2004, E! Online

Can you feel the love tonight? It looks like Elton John is finally ready to apologize to Madonna after recently calling out the Material Girl for lip-synching. ...  more >

Kidman, Eminem Get People's Choice Bid
10/26/2004, AP

Rapper Eminem and baritone Josh Groban now have something in common: They are among the nominees for favorite male singer in the People's Choice Awards. Nominees for the...  more >

Mexico's Venegas Tops at MTV Latin Awards
10/22/2004, Reuters

With three wins including artist of the year, Mexican singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas dominated MTV's Video Music Awards Latin America on Thursday. Veteran Mexican...  more >

DJ Prydz Recalls Top Spot on British Pop Charts
10/17/2004, Reuters

Swedish DJ Eric Prydz rebounded to the top of the UK pop charts Sunday, bouncing heart-throb Robbie Williams down to number three. Prydz's "Call on Me" regained its hold...  more >

Britney Formalizes Marriage, Splits with Manager
10/7/2004, Reuters

Pop star 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...  more >

OutKast Leads MTV Europe Awards Nods
10/7/2004, AP

Hip-hop group OutKast has a leading five nominations for the 2004 MTV Europe Music Awards, followed by Usher, with four nominations. The awards will be presented Nov. 18...  more >

Outkast Gets Five MTV Europe Nominations
10/6/2004, AP

Hip-hop group Outkast has landed five nominations in next month's MTV Europe Music Awards, organizers said Wednesday. Another artist from Atlanta — singer Usher —...  more >

Hip-Hoppers OutKast Lead MTV Award Nominations
10/6/2004, Reuters

Hip-hop duo OutKast led the field on Wednesday when nominations were announced for next month's MTV Europe awards in Rome. OutKast, already big winners at this year's...  more >

Spears Said Not to File Marriage License
9/22/2004, AP

So, did she or didn't? Britney Spears most definitely got married last week, People magazine reports in its Oct. 4 issue filled with pictures of the pop star and her...  more >

Revamped eMusic Targets Indie Market
9/21/2004, AP

Nearly a year since it was sold by Vivendi Universal to private investors, online retailer eMusic has undergone a facelift that includes a panel of music critics to help...  more >

Britney Spears And Kevin Federline Marry In Secret Ceremony
9/20/2004, USRN

Britney Spears was married for the second time on Saturday (September 18) and by 11:30 Monday (September 20), this marriage will have lasted longer than her first. The...  more >

Bobby Brown TV: It's Real
9/17/2004, E! Online

Is there anyone who doesn't have their own reality show yet? Wait, yes, there's Bobby Brown! Scratch that...cable network Bravo, perhaps seeking to rectify a...  more >

Music Retailers Optimistic About Q4 Releases
9/3/2004, Reuters

"We are going to kick some ass," Carl Mello, music buyer for Boston-based retail chain Newbury Comics, says when assessing this year's holiday...  more >

Britney's Trash Sold on EBay
9/2/2004, AP

Britney Spears ' fans don't think the pop star's chewed gum is "Toxic" — they're buying wads of it on eBay. There are over two dozen auctions of used chewing gum on...  more >

Jay-Z, OutKast Wrap Up MTV VMAs
8/30/2004, E! Online

Jay-Z may have "99 Problems," but winning Moonmen ain't one. The rapper, who claims to be retiring from hip-hop, got a fitting sendoff Sunday night at the 2004 MTV Video...  more >

'Dying' Will Arrive Alive and Kicking
8/29/2004, Reuters

A career-best week for Tim McGraw should net the country king his third No. 1 on the Billboard 200 for the week ending Aug. 29. McGraw's "Live Like You Were Dying" (Curb)...  more >

GOP Ready to Party
8/29/2004, E! Online

As the Republican National Convention gets underway Monday, the GOP wants everyone to know that Democrats aren't the only political party with stars at the ready. ...  more >

Olympians Attending MTV Awards in Miami
8/28/2004, AP

Olympic competitors like Paul Hamm and Carly Patterson are skipping out of the closing ceremony in Athens and heading to Miami for the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday, the...  more >

Pixies Prevail in Slow Touring Season
8/27/2004, Reuters

Britney Spears , Lenny Kravitz and Christina Aguilera have scrapped tours. Lollapalooza crashed and burned. The U.S. touring market has been in dire straits all...  more >

Britney & Beau's Video Wedding
8/24/2004, E! Online

Britney Spears is immortalizing her hot 'n' heavy romance with Kevin Federline by putting him in her new video. Federline, a backup dancer by trade, will star in the...  more >

Guitar Auction to Benefit Charley Victims
8/21/2004, AP

Radio giant Clear Channel Communications will raise money for Hurricane Charley victims by auctioning guitars autographed by musical stars, among them Britney Spears , Tom...  more >

Guitars Auctioned to Help Charley Victims
8/20/2004, AP

Radio giant Clear Channel Communications Inc. will raise money for Hurricane Charley victims by auctioning off guitars autographed by musicians, including Britney Spears ,...  more >

European Download Services Go Mobile
8/14/2004, Reuters

The ability to download complete tracks directly over cell-phone networks to mobile phones is becoming a reality in Europe. O2 Music, the music arm of U.K.-based...  more >

Timberlake Out of Sync?
8/12/2004, E! Online

After you've disrobed Janet Jackson at the Super Bowl, and presumably disrobed Cameron Diaz someplace, can you really go back to being just one of the boys? For...  more >

New Record Label Launches with 'Passion'
8/8/2004, Reuters

Wind-up Records, the home of rock bands Creed and Evanescence, will launch a new imprint with the Aug. 31 release of "The Passion of the Christ: Songs," an album of original...  more >

Bruce and Friends Rock for Change
8/4/2004, E! Online

Bruce Springsteen has finally been drafted. After weeks of speculation as to whether or not the megastar would play a protest concert at Giants Stadium during the...  more >

New Products Bring Digital Music to Living Room
8/1/2004, Reuters

As consumers populate their PCs with digital music, the desire to stream these tracks on home stereo systems is growing. Thus far, however, linking PCs and home...  more >

Warped Tour Shines Amid Summer Concert Slump
7/31/2004, Reuters

Young punk rock fans are coming to the rescue of a sluggish summer concert season. Blending low-price tickets with high-energy talent and side attractions, the Warped...  more >

Sony, BMG Combination Gets U.S. Antitrust Approval
7/28/2004, Reuters

U.S. antitrust authorities on Wednesday approved a deal for record companies Sony Music and BMG to merge, creating a rival to market leader Universal Music. The U.S....  more >

Jay-Z Leads VMAs Noms
7/27/2004, E! Online

When it comes to the VMAs, the biggest problem Jay-Z may have is where to put all those Moon Men. In what could be a last hurrah before his pending retirement from...  more >

Industry Awaits 'Bloodbath' at Sony BMG
7/25/2004, Reuters

The heavy lifting is about to begin for BMG and Sony Music. With the European Commission 's July 19 clearance of the proposed merger of the two music giants, approval by...  more >

Cher Turning Back Time with Farewell Tour
7/25/2004, Reuters

In one of the longest goodbyes in music history, Cher is preparing yet another North American leg for her Farewell tour. Cher will begin a run of 33 shows July 23 at the...  more >

Stadium Tours? Not This Year
7/23/2004, Reuters

Are stadium tours extinct? Once an integral and lucrative facet of the warm-weather concert business, the stadium tour is completely absent from this summer's...  more >

Onyx Hotel in Boston Has Britney Suite
7/20/2004, AP

Guests at the Onyx Hotel can now sleep in Britney Spears ' room — if only in their dreams. The singer's mother, Lynne, designed a room at the Onyx, in downtown Boston,...  more >

European Union OKs BMG-Sony Music Merger
7/19/2004, AP

The European Union has approved the merger of Sony Music and Bertelsmann AG 's BMG unit in a deal that gives the four "majors" control of about 80 percent of the world...  more >

Grohl Sees Double for Next Foos Set
7/18/2004, Reuters

You never know where the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl is going to show up. Now he's playing drums on the new Nine Inch Nails album, but he is already looking ahead to the next...  more >

'Will & Grace' Compilation Album in Works
7/17/2004, Reuters

Name the sitcoms that have been able to attract the biggest music stars in recent years, and NBC's "Will & Grace" will probably top that list. Madonna , Cher, Elton John ...  more >

Summer Concert Tours Hit Early Slump
7/16/2004, AP

When it comes to concert tours, the good times are not rolling this summer. Major acts like Britney Spears , Marc Anthony and Christina Aguilera , as well as large-scale...  more >

Elvis Hits British Charts with 50-Year-Old Song
7/11/2004, Reuters

Elvis Presley's "That's All Right," re-issued to mark the 50th anniversary of his first single, was kept off the top spot in the British charts on Sunday by R & B sensation...  more >

Yoko Ono Makes Old Song Gay Friendly
7/8/2004, AP

Yoko Ono has joined the chorus in support of gay marriage by recording "Every Man Has a Man Who Loves Him," a gay-friendly version of a song she wrote nearly a...  more >

Album Sales Up 7 Percent Mid-Way Through 2004
7/1/2004, Reuters

U.S. album sales for the first half of 2004 are running 7 percent ahead of last year's midway point, putting the recording industry well on track to end a three-year slump,...  more >

Jessica Simpson Calls in Sick
6/23/2004, E! Online

Jessica Simpson fans got a dose of reality Tuesday after the pop tart reported to the sick bay and canceled her scheduled concert at the last minute. Simpson was...  more >

Fantasia's New "Idol" Challenge
6/22/2004, E! Online

Most TV shows are under the gun to produce ratings. American Idol's mandate is to mint viewers and record buyers. The franchise's latest challenge begins Tuesday with...  more >

Britney's Paparazzi Run-In
6/22/2004, E! Online

Don't tread on Britney Spears . The pop princess' protective mama might just tread back. That's what one unlucky paparazzo learned this weekend when Lynne Spears...  more >

Whitney Houston to perform in Shanghai
6/21/2004, AP

Singer and actress Whitney Houston will make her debut China concert appearance with a July 22 show in Shanghai. "Whitney has said that China is her favorite country, so...  more >

Merged Sony-BMG Would Be World's No. 1 - Report
6/19/2004, Reuters

Universal Music maintained its status as the world's market leader in 2003, but a combined Sony/BMG would have challenged its dominance. The International Federation of...  more >

Is Britney Spears Ready To Walk Down The Aisle Again?
6/18/2004, USRN

Britney Spears may be ready to walk down the aisle again, Page Six of the New York Post reports. The singer, who canceled her Onyx Hotel Tour after a knee injury last week,...  more >

Q&A With Teen Singer Skye Sweetnam
6/18/2004, AP

Teen singer Skye Sweetnam grew up in a quaint Canadian town, but that doesn't stop her from belting out angst-ridden rocker girl songs like she comes from the gritty...  more >

American Idol Christian Version to Debut
6/18/2004, AP

The management company that represents Britney Spears and 'N Sync is searching for a divine voice. "Gifted," a Christian version of the popular American Idol TV show, is...  more >

Knee Injury Forces Britney to Cancel Tour
6/16/2004, AP

Britney Spears won't be gyrating in revealing outfits this summer — at least not on stage. The pop star canceled her summer tour Tuesday because of a knee injury she...  more >

Britney Closes Onyx Hotel
6/15/2004, E! Online

Britney Spears is out of the hotel business. The summer Stateside leg of Spears' Onyx Hotel tour was canceled Tuesday, nearly a week after the pop tart underwent...  more >

Phone and Games from Rhino
6/11/2004, Reuters

Rhino Records, best-known for its "retro" music catalog, has launched a pair of new-media initiatives in the past two weeks. Rhino, the Burbank, Calif.-based subsidiary of...  more >

Britney Goes Under Knife
6/9/2004, E! Online

Britney Spears is in a zone, all right. It's just not a good one. The pop tart, who has missed tour dates this spring due to a bum knee and an unspecified illness, was...  more >

Teen Pop Singer Jojo on Top of Charts
6/8/2004, AP

Jojo can't drive and she can't vote, but the 13-year-old whose debut single, "Leave (Get Out)," recently topped Billboard's singles sales chart can belt out a tune with the...  more >

Hot-Seller Groban Happy Under the Radar
6/2/2004, AP

Josh Groban 's latest album has outsold the likes of Britney Spears , Jay-Z and Alicia Keys , and dates on his spring tour sold out in a couple of hours. But the...  more >

Britney Must Cover Up for China
6/1/2004, E! Online

Britney Spears is clear to play China--as long as she doesn't commit any oops in the wardrobe department. The pop tart, who has worn everything from boa constrictors to...  more >

China Places Conditions on Britney Tour
6/1/2004, AP

China to Britney: Come perform but leave the revealing outfits at home. Britney Spears ' first China tour has received Culture Ministry approval, but officials want to...  more >

Facts About Britney Spears' Onyx Tour
6/1/2004, AP

WHO: Britney Spears — tabloid queen, teen idol, sex goddess — and pop singer. WHAT TO EXPECT: Tightly synchronized, highly sexual choreography, over-the-top,...  more >

Tiki Lights Keep Glowing for Chesney
5/31/2004, Reuters

Kenny Chesney may be country's reigning king of leisure, but when it comes to touring he is big business. As the summer amphitheater leg of Chesney's Guitars, Tiki Bars &...  more >

Avril Lavigne Seeks to Showcase Artistry
5/25/2004, AP

Avril Lavigne knows her image: a moody, teen rock star with an acidic tongue, steely stare and tough-girl attitude. "I have been labeled like I'm this angry girl —...  more >

Georgians Urged to Support 'Idol' DeGarmo
5/24/2004, AP

Gov. Sonny Perdue is urging Georgians to support "American Idol" finalist Diana DeGarmo by watching Tuesday's finale and casting a vote for her by telephone. "I think...  more >

On-Demand Channel Offers Music Videos
5/23/2004, Reuters

Waiting around to see your favorite music videos on TV may become as old-fashioned as trying to catch your favorite songs on the radio when those songs are readily available...  more >

Judge Rejects Man's Claim Against Britney
5/21/2004, AP

Pop singer Britney Spears has been removed as defendant from a lawsuit filed by a Japanese man under a court order to stay away from her. Spears and two of her security...  more >

Outside Is in for Summer Tour Biz
5/16/2004, Reuters

Despite a lingering perception that outdoor concert venues play host mainly to acts past their commercial peak, U.S. sheds are looking forward to a summer rich with current...  more >

Pop Singer Mandy Moore Signs with Sire
5/15/2004, Reuters

Pop singer Mandy Moore has signed with Sire Records, the Warner Bros. imprint whose roster includes the Distillers, the Von Bondies and Hot Hot Heat, she told Reuters on...  more >

Many 'American Idol' Losers Winning Big
5/10/2004, AP

Acidic tongue-lashings from "American Idol" judge Simon Cowell could deflate anyone's musical aspirations, but many "Idol" losers are finding that second-chance success...  more >

Divas Smell Money in Fragrance Biz
5/7/2004, Reuters

Some of today's biggest music stars have ignited a boom in the once-dormant celebrity fragrance business. Leading the way is Jennifer Lopez , who has two...  more >

Bertelsmann Posts $37 Million Profit
5/5/2004, AP

Media company Bertelsmann AG said Wednesday it swung to a profit of 31 million euros ($37 million) in the first quarter, and reaffirmed its forecast for improved...  more >

Usher Album Tips Triple-Platinum
5/4/2004, Reuters

Just over a month after its release, Usher's chart-topping album, "Confessions," has been certified triple-platinum for U.S. shipments in excess of three million copies by...  more >

Teen Band Menudo Being Revived
4/29/2004, AP

Menudo, the popular Puerto Rican teen pop band of the '70s and '80s, is being revived. Menudo Entertainment bought all the merchandising and property rights about a month...  more >

Alleged Britney Spears Stalker Arrested
4/29/2004, USRN

A 25-year-old Canadian man named Daniel Lachance was caught entering the property of Britney Spears's father on Tuesday (April 27), and was consequently arrested on charges...  more >

CORRECTED: Lollapalooza Lineup Takes Shape
4/28/2004, Reuters

Broken Social Scene, the Walkmen, the Von Bondies, Bumblebeez, Danger Mouse and the Datsuns have been added to this summer's Lollapalooza festival, Billboard.com has...  more >

Blondie Not Going Gray With Recent Albums
4/27/2004, AP

The members of Blondie admit it's a bit weird to be on the music scene again when bands like the Rapture are named for one of their songs, and '80s fashion is so hip that...  more >

Spears Rakes in $30M in Tour Merchandise
4/27/2004, AP

Britney Spears fans don't just bring their enthusiasm to her shows, they bring their wallets. Signatures Network, which handles merchandising for Spears' concert tour, says...  more >

Tedeschi Happy With Touring, Performing
4/22/2004, AP

Take a pretty much unknown white chick belting the blues on an independent record label and you have the makings of a CD that's likely headed for the discount bin. But throw...  more >

MTV to Move Video Music Awards to Miami
4/16/2004, AP

MTV will take its irreverent Video Music Awards to Miami this year. The live event, in its 21st year, will be held Aug. 29 at the AmericanAirlines Arena, the cable...  more >

New Yorker Nellie McKay Anxious for Superstardom
4/15/2004, Reuters

Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay dropped out of music college with failing grades two years ago but now the precocious 19-year-old has a double album climbing the charts amid...  more >

Music Industry Starts Concert Clubs
4/15/2004, AP

Worried you won't be able to land a ticket to your favorite concert this summer? Not to fear, the music industry has a club you can join. For a small fee. In a trend that...  more >

Cocky Nellie McKay Anxious for Superstardom
4/13/2004, Reuters

Singer-songwriter Nellie McKay dropped out of music college with failing grades two years ago but now the precocious 19-year-old has a double album climbing the charts amid...  more >

U.S. Music Sales Turnaround Continued 1Q
4/9/2004, AP

Online file-sharing and other digital piracy persist, but a gradual turnaround in U.S. music sales that began last fall picked up in the first quarter of this year,...  more >

BET Provides More 'Exposure' for Videos
4/7/2004, AP

Given all the barely clad women that are booty-shaking, grinding and gyrating on BET during the day, it's hard to believe things could get any wilder after dark. But as...  more >

Spears Tour Bus Driver in Police Chase
4/6/2004, AP

A bus driver from Tennessee transporting crew and equipment for Britney Spears concert tour led police on a brief pursuit Monday and later failed to appear in court on...  more >

Sarah Brightman Keen to Try Her Hand at Composing
4/5/2004, Reuters

Sarah Brightman tasted teenage fame as a disco diva and then shot to international stardom in "Phantom of the Opera." Now, after selling 15 million albums around the...  more >

Brightman's Harem Tour a Welcome Surprise
4/5/2004, Reuters

Sarah Brightman 's Harem world tour has turned into an unexpected ray of sunshine for organizers. The 46-date North American arena leg wrapped March 18 at HP Pavilion in...  more >

Usher Crushes Norah on Charts
3/31/2004, E! Online

Though others tried, it was Usher's million-copy week that proved the ultimate "home" wrecker on the charts. The R&B star's fifth album, Confessions, sold record numbers...  more >

Britney Spears Considering China Tour
3/31/2004, AP

The Britney Zone could include China. Chinese promoters are talking with Britney Spears ' managers about her performing in China later this year, a promoter said...  more >

Eamon, JC Chasez, Jada Pinkett Smith To Open For Britney
3/29/2004, USRN

Eamon, the 20-year-old recording artist best known for his hit single "F-It (I Don't Want You Back)," has been confirmed as the opening act for the first ten dates of...  more >

Girls Gone Wild Rocking with Shaggy, R. Kelly
3/29/2004, Reuters

Appropriately themed tunes from the likes of Shaggy and Andrew W.K. appear on the first "Girls Gone Wild" CD due out next month, the adult video company said...  more >

Bertelsmann's BMG North America Does Label Remix
3/24/2004, Reuters

BMG North America on Wednesday said it reorganized its U.S. labels and operations and put Arista Records under the RCA Music Group umbrella. Arista had been without a head...  more >

Neptunes Taking Star Trak Voyage with Interscope
3/24/2004, Reuters

Grammy-winning producers Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo -- aka the Neptunes -- have found a new home for their Star Trak label. The duo are in the process of signing a...  more >

Britney Tripped Up by Injury
3/22/2004, E! Online

It was her knee against the music. Oops! girl Britney Spears was forced to cut short an encore after her concert last Thursday in Moline, Illinois, and cancel a Friday...  more >

Britney Spears Cancels Two Concerts Due To Knee Injury
3/22/2004, USRN

Britney Spears suffered an "unfortunate knee injury" while dancing on stage at The Mark in Moline, Illinois on Thursday night (March 18), according to a statement from her...  more >

Brosnan Unsure About Spears Bond Rumor
3/22/2004, AP

If pop singer Britney Spears is going to be a Bond girl, it's news to James Bond's Pierce Brosnan . The actor says he knows nothing about Spears becoming a Bond girl, in...  more >

Reissued Vintage Rock T's a Retail Hit
3/21/2004, Reuters

They say everything old is new again. That is certainly true for Trunk Ltd. The Santa Monica, Calif.-based fashion company is making a name for itself by reissuing vintage...  more >

Britney Spears Cancels 2 Concerts with Knee Injury
3/20/2004, Reuters

Britney Spears suffered a knee injury while performing in Illinois, forcing the pop star to cancel concerts in Chicago and Detroit, a spokeswoman for her record label said...  more >

Spears Cancels Show Due to Injury
3/20/2004, Reuters

A knee injury suffered near the end of Britney Spears ' concert Thursday night (March 18) has forced the artist to cancel her Friday (March 19) show. At deadline, no...  more >

Britney's Suicidal Tendencies?
3/15/2004, E! Online

Britney Spears is having second thoughts about death. The Oops! girl has decided to scrap a scene in the "Everytime" music video that would have shown her drowning in a...  more >

Britney Spears Rejects Suicide Script For Upcoming Video
3/15/2004, USRN

Britney Spears has decided not to kill herself, according to a statement issued by the singer's label, Jive Records. Over the weekend, Spears shelved plans for a video in...  more >

Britney Spears to Develop Arden Line
3/12/2004, AP

Pop star Britney Spears has signed a deal with Elizabeth Arden Inc. to develop and market her own line of perfumes and cosmetics, the company said Friday. Spears' first...  more >

Bayer Sager, Simon Penning Tunes Together
3/12/2004, Reuters

Carole Bayer Sager and Carly Simon are writing together, Bayer Sager tells Billboard. The two had a big hit with "Nobody Does It Better," which Simon sang for the 1977...  more >

Newspaper Music Critics Enjoy Broad Reach
3/12/2004, Reuters

When these music critics make a point, you can bet that at least 15 million people get it. They are the pop-music writers at the nation's 20 largest daily newspapers. By...  more >

NFL Cancels Opening-Game Kickoff Concert
3/9/2004, AP

The NFL canceled plans for a third opening-game kickoff concert following Janet Jackson 's risque halftime show at the Super Bowl. The league held free downtown concerts...  more >

Britney And Jessica Duke It Out Over 'Dukes'
3/8/2004, USRN

It looks as though Jessica Simpson and Britney Spears are now both competing for the part of Daisy Duke in the film version of Dukes of Hazzard. Ananova.com reports that,...  more >

Q&A: Rolling Stone Editor Jann Wenner
3/5/2004, Reuters

When people speak of music visionaries, artists usually get most of the credit. But in terms of those who work behind the scenes, few visionaries stand out more than Rolling...  more >

Norah "Feels" Like a Million
2/18/2004, E! Online

Forget flowers and chocolate, Norah Jones is the new Valentine's Day gift of choice. The jazzy singer became just the second female artist to sell more than 1 million...  more >

Singer Orrico Decries Spears, Aguilera
2/15/2004, AP

Christian singer Stacie Orrico says revealing clothing like that worn by Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera is "degrading" and makes them poor role models for...  more >

'Idol' Host to Take Over LA Radio Show
2/13/2004, AP

Ryan Seacrest will soon take over the popular local morning radio program that disc jockey Rick Dees hosted for more than two decades. Seacrest, who hosts Fox's "American...  more >

Slayer, Priest, Slipknot Set for Ozzfest
2/11/2004, Reuters

Slayer, Judas Priest (reunited with vocalist Rob Halford) and Slipknot will join Ozzy Osbourne as the mainstage acts on this year's Ozzfest, set to begin in early July,...  more >

Teens Spent 15 Percent Less on Music in 2003 - NPD
2/10/2004, Reuters

Music sales to teens between the ages of 13 and 17 declined last year by 15 percent, due in part to increased online file-sharing and competition from other entertainment,...  more >

Kiley Dean to Sing Pro Bowl Anthem
2/6/2004, AP

Kiley Dean will sing the national anthem at the Pro Bowl, replacing JC Chasez of 'N Sync , who pulled out in a dispute with the NFL. The 21-year-old R&B singer will...  more >

Janet Jackson Stunt May Impact Standards
2/5/2004, AP

The one-second flash of Janet Jackson 's breast at the Super Bowl could end up putting the brakes on years of plunging standards in the down-and-dirty entertainment...  more >

Jackson Furor Not Seen Boosting Sales of Her CD
2/5/2004, Reuters

In Janet Jackson 's case, sex may not sell. Singer Jackson embarked on a major promotional tour for her upcoming CD, "Damita Jo," with a halftime appearance at Sunday's...  more >

Jackson May Back Out of Grammy Awards
2/5/2004, AP

As three major TV networks shifted broadcast plans in reaction to the racy Super Bowl halftime show, Janet Jackson 's publicist said she may back out of Sunday's Grammy...  more >

Music Award Madness
2/4/2004, E! Online

Beyonc Knowles, multiplatinum sweetheart of the music award show circuit this year, was exhausted. She'd just appeared on the Vibe Awards and breathlessly arrived across...  more >

Spears Reportedly Meets Bond Producers
2/4/2004, AP

Britney Spears looks good in skimpy clothes. But can she match wits and brawn with Pierce Brosnan 's 007? The television show "Extra" reports Spears recently met in London...  more >

FCC to Examine Super Bowl Halftime Show
2/3/2004, AP

CBS, MTV, the NFL, Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson are all sorry — but none of that is deterring the federal government from looking into the Super Bowl's...  more >

Grammys Planning Beatles Tribute
2/2/2004, Reuters

Sting, Dave Matthews, Vince Gill and the Neptunes' Pharrell Williams have signed on for a Grammy tribute to the 40th anniversary of the Beatles' first U.S. television...  more >

Sony-BMG Merger Under Fire
1/31/2004, Reuters

Opposition to the proposed merger of Sony Music and BMG is mounting in Europe. Several organizations and individuals are expected to object to the merger plan presented by...  more >

Britney, Beyonce, Pink Star in Pepsi Ad
1/27/2004, AP

There were pop stars, cameras and lights, but the excitement wasn't for a movie premiere, it was the world debut of a Pepsi commercial — starring Britney Spears ,...  more >

Independent Music Labels to Fight Sony-BMG Merger
1/27/2004, Reuters

A contingent of independent music labels vowed on Monday to fight the proposed merger between music giants Sony Music and Bertelsmann's BMG as a crucial deadline for...  more >

Britney Spears Presents Madonna With French Career Award
1/26/2004, USRN

Britney Spears presented Madonna with a career achievement award at France's biggest music awards, hosted by European radio group NRJ on Saturday (January 24). Madonna...  more >

Madonna Accepts French Award From Spears
1/25/2004, AP

Madonna accepted a career award from Britney Spears at a French music awards show this weekend — but this time, no controversy. Madonna, wearing a demure green...  more >

Pop Stars Clash in U.K. Pepsi Ad
1/23/2004, Reuters

Britney Spears , Pink, Beyonce and Enrique Iglesias go head-to-head in a new Pepsi television ad soon to roll out in the U.K. Set in a Roman amphitheater, the spot in the...  more >

Van Dyk, Crystal Method Lead DanceStar Nominations
1/16/2004, Reuters

Paul Van Dyk and the Crystal Method lead the field with five nominations for DanceStar USA -- the American Dance Music Awards. The honors will be presented March 9 in...  more >

Bass Doles Out Advice to Spears on Big Day
1/9/2004, AP

Even on her wedding day, Britney Spears was getting advice in her hotel room from a certain member of 'N Sync . No, not Justin Timberlake , Lance Bass . People magazine...  more >

Spears' Hometown Not Pleased With Wedding
1/7/2004, AP

Folks in Britney Spears ' hometown don't see the humor in the superstar's weekend wedding joke. Spears' 55-hour marriage to fellow Kentwood resident and childhood friend...  more >

OutKast Still Shakin' in 2004
1/7/2004, E! Online

If OutKast's New Year's resolution was to stay on top, the Polaroid-shakin' rappers are already off to a good start. The Atlanta rap duo finished 2003 with...  more >

Britney's Ex Speaks
1/7/2004, USRN

Although they were married for only 55 hours--Britney Spears' childhood pal, Jason Allen Alexander, has been thrust into the public spotlight. Speaking to both Access...  more >

Hefner Would Like Spears As a Girlfriend
1/6/2004, AP

Now that Britney Spears is a single woman again, she already has at least one potential beau: Hugh Hefner. The 77-year-old Playboy founder said he's interested in adding...  more >

Britney Spears Gets Married And Applies For Annulment In Las Vegas
1/6/2004, USRN

Britney Spears married her childhood friend Jason Alexander at 5 a.m. on Saturday (January 3) in Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports--and by that afternoon, the...  more >

Goulet: Music Biz Is Hard for Older Folks
1/5/2004, AP

Robert Goulet knows his style of singing makes him a tough sell with the younger crowd. It's not easy going up against "Britney Spears , who shows her belly button and...  more >

50 Cent Cashes in on 2003
1/2/2004, E! Online

Here's another stat for shot-nine-times rapper 50 Cent's collection: One. As in, number one. The 27-year-old's solo debut, Get Rich or Die Tryin', was 2003's...  more >

Hey Ya! OutKast Finishes Year on Top
12/31/2003, E! Online

OutKast's love might be below, but their album is back on top. In their 14th week on the charts, the rap duo OutKast is ringing out 2003 with their Grammy-nominated...  more >

Spears, Aguilera Trading Insults
12/30/2003, AP

Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera aren't exactly in the same Mickey Mouse Club anymore. The pop stars, who both kissed Madonna a few months ago during a performance...  more >

Britney to Rock Rio in Portugal
12/29/2003, Reuters

Britney Spears has set her first international performance date of 2004 with a June 5 stop at Portugal's Rock in Rio-Lisbon festival, which also features such acts as...  more >

Alicia Keys Locks Up Xmas Chart
12/24/2003, E! Online

For those who put the Diary of Alicia Keys on their gift wish list, expect to see the disc coming down the chimney this Christmas--the soul diva's sophomore album currently...  more >

Glory Days for Springsteen at Concert Box Office
12/23/2003, Reuters

Bruce Springsteen was the top concert draw across North America in 2003 as more than 1.6 million fans paid to take in his marathon shows and musings on the struggles of the...  more >

50 Cent Proves His Worth
12/21/2003, Reuters

Across the pop, R&B and rap genres, among top singles and albums, 50 Cent dominates the 2003 Year in Music charts. The rapper from Queens, N.Y. has the No. 1 song of the...  more >

Madonna, DeVito Rule '03 Dance Charts
12/20/2003, Reuters

It's happening all over again. Last year, Madonna was the No. 1 Hot Dance Singles Sales Artist with three charted titles; her single, "Die Another Day," was No. 1 on the...  more >

Gimme Shelter: Artists Find Refuge on Road
12/19/2003, Reuters

While the rest of the music business is hurting, the concert industry continues to break records. Still, some unsettling trends are casting a cloud over the touring...  more >

Ruben Too "Soulful" for Competition
12/17/2003, E! Online

Chalk up another victory for Ruben Studdard. The reigning American Idol champ squashed the competition with his debut album, Soulful, opening on top of the album chart...  more >

New Artists Breaking Musical Stereotypes
12/17/2003, AP

Watching newcomer Fefe Dobson jumping around onstage to the rhythm of thrashing guitars, she looks like the typical pop-rocker girl, with a tough attitude and sneering...  more >

Lisbon's Rock in Rio Boasts Sting, Sanz
12/16/2003, Reuters

Sting is the latest artist confirmed to play the Rock in Rio-Lisbon festival, set for May 29-30 and June 3-6 at the Bela Vista Parque in Lisbon. Metallica will also...  more >

Hip-Hop, R&B Rule at Billboard Awards
12/12/2003, Reuters

With four victories each, Beyonce and R. Kelly convincingly demonstrated Dec. 10 at the Billboard Music Awards that R&B and hip-hop have the kind of mainstream appeal that...  more >

Sony, Bertelsmann Sign Music Merger Deal
12/12/2003, Reuters

Germany's Bertelsmann AG (BERT.UL) and Sony (6758.T) of Japan on Friday finalized terms of an agreement to merge their music businesses, as the industry confronts...  more >

Fiddler MacMaster Brings Scotland to Nashville
12/11/2003, Reuters

Natalie MacMaster has built an unlikely career playing obscure, 250-year-old fiddle tunes that are ignored by most U.S. radio stations and almost never heard by the...  more >

Natalie MacMaster Brings Scotland to Nashville
12/11/2003, Reuters

Natalie MacMaster has built an unlikely career playing obscure, 250-year-old fiddle tunes that are ignored by most U.S. radio stations and almost never heard by the...  more >

Dear "Diary": Alicia Keys Tops Chart
12/10/2003, E! Online

So much for that sophomore slump. Alicia Keys' second album, The Diary of Alicia Keys, opened at number one, scoring the best single-week sales of any female artist in...  more >

MTV Producing Halftime Show for Super Bowl
12/10/2003, AP

Corporate synergy is paying off for MTV. The cable music network will produce the halftime show for the 2004 Super Bowl airing on CBS. Both MTV and CBS are owned by...  more >

Jay-Z Keeps No Doubters at Bay
12/3/2003, E! Online

No doubt about it, Jay-Z rules. The rap kingpin's supposedly final CD, The Black Album, climbed back to number one on the album charts, holding off a hard-charging No...  more >

Britney Spears Sells 609,000 Copies Of 'In The Zone'
12/1/2003, USRN

To say Britney Spears had a happy Thanksgiving would be an understatement. The singer celebrated the holiday as her fourth album In The Zone became the top selling album in...  more >

Michael Jackson Receives Global Support
11/26/2003, AP

From France, Michael Jackson devotee Pascale Hatot has been bombarding 5,000 other fans in 96 countries with e-mails urging them not to despair. Sasha, a Swiss fan...  more >

Britney "Zones" Out Jackson
11/26/2003, E! Online

Britney Spears lived up to her album's billing. Michael Jackson did not. Spears was definitely In the Zone--and in the record books--as her latest debuted atop the...  more >

ABBA Boom Years Fade as Swedish Music Exports Fall
11/26/2003, Reuters

Piracy and economic downturn have finally caught up with Sweden's music industry, home to one-time global pop sensations ABBA and Roxette. Music exports from Sweden fell...  more >

Warner Music Could Benefit as Private Company
11/24/2003, Reuters

With his $2.6 billion purchase of Warner Music from Time Warner Inc., Edgar Bronfman Jr. is betting that a privately-held record company can be more nimble and more...  more >

Westlife Tops British Charts with Manilow's 'Mandy'
11/23/2003, Reuters

The Irish boy-band Westlife has rocketed straight to the top slot in Britain's pop charts with its have their new single "Mandy," The Official UK Charts Company said on...  more >

Arrest Has Tepid Effect on Jackson's Sales
11/21/2003, Reuters

There's already been some fallout from the criminal charges filed against Michael Jackson this week, but retailers do not expect the scandal to affect the recording...  more >

Disc Jockey Seeks to Put the Yo! Back in Yodeling
11/19/2003, Reuters

The Swiss do it, cowboys do it, even educated rappers do it. Let's all do it, let's yodel-ay-ee-ooo. From opera to hip-hop, there's barely a musical genre that hasn't...  more >

Britney Spears Gets Star on Walk of Fame
11/18/2003, AP

Part of Hollywood Boulevard is now "In the Zone" of Britney Spears . The pop star received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Monday before nearly 2,000 screaming...  more >

Vandross Scores at AMAs
11/16/2003, E! Online

Performers like Rod Stewart and Alan Jackson , presenters like Glen Campbell , Hall and Oates and the Smothers Brothers... gee, it's hard to imagine why the broadcast...  more >

Britney Spears Drug Overdose Rumors A Hoax
11/15/2003, USRN

Just days before Britney Spears' fourth studio album In The Zone hits stores on Tuesday, November 18, the singer became the target of a widespread rumor that she had...  more >

Britney Spears & Pink Blow Off NBC's 'Today'
11/14/2003, USRN

Britney Spears has canceled her scheduled concert on NBC's Today show. The singer nixed the performance because the NBC aired a less-than-flattering feature about her,...  more >

Britney, Bruce Make Beautiful Music
11/7/2003, E! Online

Music pirates beware. Two music giants have just announced plans to form a powerful alliance in the fight to save the recording industry. New York-based Sony Corp...  more >

Sony Aims to Tune Out Music Merger Risk
11/6/2003, Reuters

The merger of Sony Music and BMG could bring a whole new stable of recording artists to listeners hooked on Sony Corp (NYSE:SNE - news) .'s electronics, but analysts say...  more >

After Hiatus, McLachlan Basks in 'Afterglow'
10/31/2003, Reuters

Six years is a long time between studio albums -- but sometimes life gets in the way. Canadian pop powerhouse Sarah McLachlan actually spent about 2-1/2 years working on...  more >

Alleged Britney Spears Stalker Sues L.A.
10/28/2003, AP

A Japanese businessman ordered to stay away from Britney Spears is suing the city of Los Angeles for allegedly taking away his dignity during a search of his hotel room...  more >

Britney Opens Up
10/27/2003, E! Online

Following topless covers for Rolling Stone and Britain's Elle, and a bottomless shot for Esquire, Britney Spears is baring more than skin in the new issue of Newsweek. In...  more >

Evanescence's Amy Lee No Fan Of Christina And Britney
9/29/2003, USRN

Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears may have legions of fans around the world, but Evanescence's Amy Lee isn't one of them. The lead singer of the band that brought us...  more >

Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake Confirmed For 'SNL'
9/29/2003, USRN

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake are among the musicians that will help kick off the 29th season of NBC's Saturday Night Live. Timberlake will do double duty on October...  more >

Ying Yang Twins Record With Britney Spears
9/22/2003, USRN

The Ying Yang Twins, who released their third album, Me & My Brother, last Tuesday (September 16), recently hooked up with the queen of pop, Britney Spears, to record a new...  more >

Britney Spears To 'Get In The Zone' With Madonna
9/17/2003, USRN

Britney Spears has announced that the title of her upcoming fourth studio album, due November 18, is Get In The Zone. The first single from the set will be "Me Against The...  more >

Britney Spears Plays Vegas, Goes Back To Court
9/16/2003, USRN

Britney Spears stunned the crowd gathered at the Palm Springs Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas when she took to the stage at the hotel's Rain nightclub for a surprise...  more >

Britney Spears Revises Album Release Date
9/14/2003, USRN

Britney Spears' new album will not be released on November 25 as previously announced by her record label, Jive Records. A statement on the singer's official website reads,...  more >

Britney Spears Bares All For 'Rolling Stone'
9/10/2003, USRN

If you thought Britney Spears' recent performance at the NFL Kickoff in the nation's capitol was hot, then you'll definitely want to check out the cover of the new Rolling...  more >

Britney Spears Debuts 'Me Against The Music' At NFL Kick Off, More On Madonna Kiss
9/5/2003, USRN

Britney Spears debuted her new single "Me Against The Music" at the NFL Kickoff Live From The National Mall in Washington D.C. on Thursday (September 4). The uptempo track...  more >

Britney Spears Explains Kissing Madonna
9/4/2003, USRN

In a truly bizarre interview pairing, pop princess Britney Spears sat down for an interview Wednesday (September 3) with CNN's conservative political pundit Tucker Carlson....  more >

Madonna, Britney And Christina Kiss Off The VMA's
8/29/2003, USRN

The 2003 MTV Video Music Awards got off to a surprising start when Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera opened the show with a tribute to Madonna. In honor of MTV's 20th...  more >

50 Cent, Madonna, Britney & Missy Plan Surprises For VMAs?
8/28/2003, USRN

The 2003 MTV Video Music Awards will be broadcast live from New York City's Radio City Music Hall on Thursday (August 28) at 8 p.m. ET (tape delayed PT). Performers set to...  more >

Madonna, Britney & J. Lo Team Up For VMA's?
8/22/2003, USRN

Rumors are circulating that Madonna, Britney Spears, and Jennifer Lopez may team up for a surprise performance at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. Reps for the respective...  more >

Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake Falling Into The Gap?
8/7/2003, USRN

Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake may appear together in an ad campaign for the Gap, according to Britain's itv.com. The former couple is reportedly being eyed for the...  more >

Britney Spears Goes Topless For British 'Elle'
8/6/2003, USRN

Britney Spears appears topless on the cover of the September issue of British Elle with her arm strategically placed in just the right spot so as to not bare all. The...  more >

Britney, Kelly, Tyrese Set For Teen Choice Awards Taping
8/1/2003, USRN

Britney Spears, Hilary Duff, Jessica Simpson, and Tyrese are among the stars who will be at the Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles on Saturday (August 2) at the taping of...  more >

Britney Spears & Mary J. Blige To Kick-Off NFL Season
7/29/2003, USRN

Britney Spears and Mary J. Blige are just two of the many artists who will play a free concert at the National Mall in Washington D.C. on September 4 to launch the 2003...  more >

Bowling For Soup Covers Britney For 'Freaky Friday' Soundtrack
7/23/2003, USRN

Bowling For Soup's rockin' cover of the Britney Spears anthem "...Baby One More Time" is featured on the Freaky Friday soundtrack, due July 29. Singer Jaret Von Erich...  more >

Britney Spears Says Timberlake Sells Out More Than Concerts
7/8/2003, USRN

Britney Spears is featured in a provocative photo spread in the August issue of W magazine, which hits newsstands on July 11. The 21-year-old singer, who also appears on the...  more >

Britney Spears Talks Timberlake And Durst With U.K. Tabloid
6/27/2003, USRN

Britney Spears said in a candid interview with the U.K. tabloid the Sun that none of the songs that will be on her upcoming album will have anything to do with her...  more >

Britney Spears to Get A Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
6/23/2003, USRN

Britney Spears, Journey, Nancy Sinatra, and Mexican artist Jose Jose are among the musical acts that will be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in 2004. They join...  more >

Britney Spears Wax Figure To Get Inflatable Breasts
6/16/2003, USRN

Britney Spears' wax figure at Madame Tussaud's museum in central London will be enhanced with inflatable breasts that pulsate in time to music, according to Reuters. The wax...  more >

Britney Spears Lawsuit Dismissed
5/28/2003, USRN

A copyright lawsuit against Britney Spears has been dismissed by a federal judge, who determined that two songwriters failed to prove she copied the melody of one of their...  more >

Britney Spears Cleans Out Closet For Charity Auction
5/25/2003, USRN

Britney Spears has cleaned out her closet, so to speak. The singer has donated 169 items of memorabilia--including 56 of her most popular outfits from concerts, videos, and...  more >

Britney Spears & Skechers Settle Skate Suits
5/15/2003, USRN

Britney Spears and the Skechers footwear company have settled their respective federal lawsuits over a deal for the pop superstar to market a line of roller skates that...  more >

Britney Spears Readying New Album
5/8/2003, USRN

Britney Spears is already hard at work on her next album--the follow-up to her 2001 self-titled set. According to a posting by Spears' mother Lynne Spears on...  more >

Britney Spears Stalking Claim Dismissed
4/18/2003, USRN

Britney Spears has dropped her request for a restraining order against the Japanese fan whom she said was stalking her. The claim will be dismissed as part of an...  more >

Britney Spears Restaurant Owes $400,000
4/9/2003, USRN

The New York City restaurant launched last year by Britney Spears owes $400,000 in unpaid bills. The website "The Smoking Gun" (smokinggun.com) reports that an April 2...  more >

Justin Timberlake Was 'Addicted' To Britney
4/3/2003, USRN

Justin Timberlake said that he was "addicted" to pop princess Britney Spears at the time they broke up last year, amid rumors that she had cheated on him. "I was addicted...  more >

Britney Spears Attorney Responds To Skechers Countersuit
3/17/2003, USRN

Britney Spears's attorney has put his foot down, so to speak, regarding a multimillion-dollar countersuit filed on Thursday (March 12) by Skechers for fraud and breach of...  more >

Britney Spears Countersued By Skechers For More Than $10 Milllion
3/14/2003, USRN

Footwear company Skechers has fired back at pop singer Britney Spears with a multimillion-dollar counter suit against the singer and her companies--Britney Brands, Inc. and...  more >

Boomkat Singer Learned From Britney Spears & Eminem
3/12/2003, USRN

Boomkat vocalist Taryn Manning is no stranger to the entertainment world. Her television credits include recurring roles on Get Real and Boston Public. Her list of film...  more >

Britney Spears Appears At Cancer-Awarness Rally
3/4/2003, USRN

Britney Spears and her family were on-hand for the Rally Against Cancer at Summit Hospital in her home state of Louisiana on Sunday (March 2). The hospital and the singer's...  more >

Britney Spears & Family To Rally Against Cancer
2/26/2003, USRN

Britney Spears, her parents, her brother Bryan, and her sister Jamie Lynn are expected to be on-hand for the Rally Against Cancer at Summit Hospital in Baton Rouge,...  more >

Colin Farrell And Britney Spears 'Just Mates'?
2/5/2003, Yahoo! Music

Colin Farrell and Britney Spears were holding hands and smooching at last week's Recruit premiere, but it doesn't mean they're an item. Farrell--the handsome, chain-smoking...  more >

Limp Bizkit's Fred Durst Defends Feelings For Britney Spears
1/23/2003, USRN

Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst is taking some heat for his relationship with pop star Britney Spears, both in the posts by fans in the band's web folders and by members of...  more >

Britney Spears, Beyonce, Vanessa Carlton and LeAnn Rimes Added As AMA Presenters
1/10/2003, USRN

Britney Spears, Beyonce Knowles, Vanessa Carlton, and LeAnn Rimes have all been added as presenters for the 30th annual American Music Awards program, airing Monday, January...  more >

Britney Calls Cops To Escape L.A. Deli
1/9/2003, USRN

All Britney Spears wanted was some food. But when she pulled to up to Jerry's Deli in Los Angeles in her $150,000 Mercedes SL-600 white convertible on Sunday (January 5),...  more >

Britney Spears Files $1.5 Million Lawsuit Against Skechers USA
12/27/2002, USRN

Britney Spears has filed a $1.5 million federal lawsuit against Skechers USA Inc. claiming that the footwear company used her to promote its own line of roller skates called...  more >

Britney Spears Makes 2003 'Guinness Book Of World Records'
12/16/2002, USRN

Britney Spears has two entries in the Guinness Book Of World Records for 2003. The pop superstar is credited for best-selling album by a teenage solo artist released in...  more >

Britney Spears Files Restraining Order Against 'Stalker'
12/10/2002, USRN

Britney Spears filed a restraining order in Los Angeles Superior Court Monday (December 9) against a 41-year-old Japanese man she claims has been stalking her since...  more >

Britney Spears, Eminem, Osbourne Family Among Yahoo Person Of Year Nominees
12/5/2002, USRN

Britney Spears, Eminem, and the Osbourne family are among the nominees for Yahoo's person of the year. Visitors to the website (promotions.yahoo.com/personoftheyear2002)...  more >

Britney Spears's Creditors Petition For Her Restaurant's Bankruptcy
11/26/2002, USRN

Britney Spears's New York City restaurant, Nyla, has been petitioned by creditors to file bankruptcy. Three Nyla food suppliers have filed paperwork in a Manhattan...  more >

U2's Bono & Britney Spears Create Art For African AIDS Charity Event
11/22/2002, USRN

Britney Spears and U2's Bono recently created handmade pieces of art in Dublin, Ireland for an AIDS charity event. The pop princess used a tube of glue and some glitter to...  more >

Britney Spears Plays Reindeer Games For Animated Holiday Specials
11/15/2002, USRN

Britney Spears is playing reindeer games. The singer is voicing a character in new versions of the BBC's 3-D animated holiday series, Robbie The Reindeer, set to air on CBS...  more >

Britney Spears Writing, Recording New Songs
11/7/2002, USRN

Britney Spears has confirmed that she's been writing and recording material for her fourth album. Spears took three months off when her Dream Within A Dream tour wrapped in...  more >

Britney Spears Honored At Annual Bogart Foundation Charity Concert
11/6/2002, USRN

Britney Spears was honored at the Neil Bogart Memorial Fund's (NBMF) annual Bogart Tour For A Cure concert event at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles on Monday...  more >

Britney Spears Concert From 2000 To Air On Pay-Per-View
10/23/2002, USRN

A Britney Spears concert from 2000 will be distributed via pay-per-view next month by TVN Entertainment. Titled Britney Spears In Concert, the concert is from a November...  more >

Britney Spears Readying 'Stages' Book/DVD Set
10/14/2002, USRN

Britney Spears fans will soon be able to relive the singer's recent Dream Within A Dream tour in a new collectible book/DVD set titled Stages. It is tentatively due for...  more >

Britney Spears, Mya, DJ Quik To Attend Usher's Masquerade Birthday Bash
10/11/2002, USRN

Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Usher will host a masquerade party on his birthday Monday (October 14) at the Highlands in Los Angeles. Britney Spears, Mya, DJ Quik, and the...  more >

Justin Timberlake Makes A Very Personal Admission
9/26/2002, USRN

*NSYNC singer Justin Timberlake--who is prepping for the November 5 release of his debut solo album, Justified--recently admitted that he performed oral sex on his...  more >

Britney Spears To Receive NBMF Children's Choice Award
9/23/2002, USRN

Britney Spears and Los Angeles's Universal Amphitheatre will be honored with the prestigious Children's Choice Award at the Neil Bogart Memorial Fund's (NBMF) annual Bogart...  more >

Britney Spears Book-And-DVD Set Expected This Fall
9/9/2002, USRN

Britney Spears is currently enjoying a little rest and relaxation while on a six-month hiatus, but fans of the singer will soon be able to relive her recent Dream Within A...  more >

Britney Spears Plays Mom To Little Sister
8/13/2002, USRN

Britney Spears may be on a six-month hiatus, but she's keeping busy, squiring her little sister Jamie Lynn Spears about while mother Lynne Spears takes care of her own...  more >

Britney Spears Comes Clean On Her Mexico City Concert Experience
8/2/2002, USRN

Britney Spears spoke with Nancy O'Dell from NBC's Access Hollywood about her Mexico City concert on July 28, which was canceled about 30 minutes into the show due to a...  more >

Britney Spears Canceled Mexico City Show Due To Lightning Storm
7/30/2002, USRN

Britney Spears ended her final show of her Dream Within A Dream Tour about 35 minutes into her performance due to a severe lightning storm, according to a statement issued...  more >

Britney Spears Tour Wraps In Mexico Amid Controversy
7/29/2002, USRN

Britney Spears wrapped up her Dream Within A Dream tour with two concerts at Foro Sol baseball stadium in Mexico City on Saturday and Sunday (July 27 and 28). The concerts...  more >

Spears, Lopez, Kravitz & Carlton Rock 'Now 10'
7/2/2002, USRN

Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Lenny Kravitz, and Vanessa Carlton are among the artists featured on Now That's What I Call Music, Volume 10, due out July 23. The world's...  more >

Spears, Iglesias, Taylor & Charles On For Macy's Fireworks Spectacular
6/25/2002, USRN

Britney Spears, Enrique Iglesias, James Taylor, and Ray Charles will perform on the NBC special, The Macy's 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular, live from 9 to 10 p.m. ET on...  more >

Britney Spears Tops 'Forbes' Global Celebrity 100 Power List
6/21/2002, USRN

Britney Spears ranks Number One in the annual Forbes Global Celebrity 100 List, based on earnings and multi-media exposure. Other music acts in the top 10 are Madonna at...  more >

Shakira On Britney Spears: 'She's A Doll'
6/21/2002, USRN

Contrary to persistent rumors of a feud between her and Britney Spears, Columbian singer Shakira continues to reassure fans that there is nothing but healthy competition...  more >

Britney On Britney: 'I'm Still Hurting'
6/18/2002, USRN

Pop queen Britney Spears is still heartbroken over her breakup with *NSYNC singer Justin Timberlake--now, if only everyone would stop asking her about it. "I'm still hurting...  more >

Britney Cancels Texas Show Due To Power Failure
6/17/2002, USRN

Britney Spears was forced to cancel her concert on Friday (June 14) at the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas, due to a power failure caused by the overheating of the...  more >

Britney Spears Hit By Lawsuit From Philadelphia Songwriters
6/12/2002, USRN

Philadelphia-based songwriters and musicians Michael Cottrill and Lawrence Wnukowski have filed a lawsuit against pop superstar Britney Spears. The two plaintiffs allege...  more >

Luis Fonsi To Open For Britney Spears: Readying English-Language Debut
6/12/2002, USRN

Latin singer Luis Fonsi is the latest artist announced to open for Britney Spears on her summer Dream Within A Dream 2002 tour. Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Fonsi will...  more >

Britney Spears Inks Marketing Agreement With Samsung
5/24/2002, USRN

Britney Spears has teamed up with Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) for a long-term, multitier-sponsorship agreement. The deal positions Samsung as the official...  more >

Britney Spears & Austin Powers Team Up For Pepsi Ad, Music Video
5/18/2002, USRN

Britney Spears' new Austin Powers In Goldmember-themed Pepsi Twist television commercial made its debut on Sunday (May 19) during the finale of Survivor: Marquesas on CBS....  more >

Britney Spears Gets Her Groove On In New Videogame
5/10/2002, USRN

Britney Spears is the star of the new PlayStation 2 videogame Britney's Dance Beat, which is now available nationwide. The THQ-brand game capitalizes on the multimedia...  more >

Madonna, Britney Spears Among Red Cross Auction Donors
4/24/2002, USRN

Madonna, Britney Spears, Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Lonestar, Ray Charles, Stone Temple Pilots, Patti LaBelle, Dolly Parton, Michelle Branch, Tim McGraw, Rosie O'Donnell,...  more >

Britney Spears Rocks 'N' Rolls For Skechers
4/19/2002, USRN

Britney Spears stars in a new Skechers USA worldwide advertising campaign announcing the premiere of her new roller-skate line, Britney 4 Wheelers. The campaign comprises of...  more >

Britney Spears Changes Restaurant Name To Nyla
3/28/2002, USRN

Britney Spears has decided to change the name of her forthcoming New York City-based restaurant from Pinkey to Nyla, according to New York's Daily News. Pinkey was, of...  more >

Are Britney And Justin Really Broken Up?
3/26/2002, USRN

Britney Spears said yesterday (March 25) that she is not "in an intense relationship with anyone." The statement, made to British reporters interviewing her about her new...  more >

Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake: A Working Couple
3/21/2002, USRN

Are Britney Spears and *NSYNC singer Justin Timberlake still a couple? Well, it depends on who you ask these days. While on a European promotional tour for her Crossroads...  more >

Britney Spears Serving Up A New Dish
3/19/2002, USRN

Britney Spears will soon be the co-owner of a new New York City-based restaurant tentatively named Pinky, after the nickname she was given by her boyfriend, *NSYNC singer...  more >

Britney Denies Break-Up Rumors
3/11/2002, USRN

This weekend's tabloid reports claiming that Britney Spears had called it quits with longtime boyfriend Justin Timberlake of *NSYNC are not true. Spears denied the rumor on...  more >

Britney Spears, Pink & *NSYNC Lead 'Kids Choice' Music Nominees
3/7/2002, USRN

Britney Spears, Pink, and *NSYNC lead the music nominees for the 15th Annual Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards with two awards each. The annual show will take place at the...  more >

Britney Spears Announces North American Summer Tour Dates
2/26/2002, USRN

Britney Spears will kick off the second leg of her North American tour on May 24 in Las Vegas, the same city where she performed her first live, full-length HBO concert...  more >

Britney Spears's Breast-Baring Scene Cut From 'Crossroads'
2/17/2002, USRN

Audiences who saw Britney Spears's movie Crossroads this weekend can tell you that she didn't bare anything that hasn't been seen before. What moviegoers don't know is that...  more >

Britney Chills In The Tub With Otis Redding
2/15/2002, USRN

Otis Redding's unforgettable hit "(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay" entered the Billboard top 10 this week in 1968. Within a month, the song began the first of four weeks at...  more >

Britney Spears Finally Reaches The 'Crossroads'
2/14/2002, USRN

Britney Spears makes her feature film debut in Crossroads, which opens in U.S. theaters Friday (February 15). The movie tells the story of three childhood friends--Lucy...  more >

Britney Spears Demands Disclosure For 'Crossroads' Press Conference
2/12/2002, USRN

She might not be the president, but she certainly acts like a queen: Pop star Britney Spears required journalists to sign consent forms before interviewing her in a press...  more >

Britney Spears's 'Crossroads' Premieres Today
2/11/2002, USRN

Britney Spears 's first feature film, Crossroads, will have its world premiere today (February 11) at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood at 7:30 p.m. PT. Spears and the...  more >

Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake Unveil Charity-Benefit T-Shirts
2/7/2002, USRN

Britney Spears and her boyfriend, *NSYNC singer Justin Timberlake, unveiled their exclusive new charity-benefit T-shirt designs at Planet Hollywood Times Square on Super...  more >

Britney Spears Visits 'The Oprah Winfrey Show'
2/4/2002, USRN

Britney Spears performed on The Oprah Winfrey Show in an interview that taped in Chicago on Friday (February 1) and aired nationwide Monday (February 4). The pop superstar...  more >

Britney Spears To Host & Perform On 'SNL,' Timberlake Tapped For Cameo?
1/31/2002, USRN

Britney Spears will serve as both host and musical guest on NBC's Saturday Night Live on Saturday (February 2) beginning at 11:30 p.m. ET. Former SNL castmember Dan Aykroyd,...  more >

Elton John To Portray Britney Spears's Dad In His Next Video?
1/29/2002, USRN

Elton John would like to play Britney Spears's father in his next music video, according to Spears's official website (britneyspears.com), which cited entertainment news...  more >

Britney Spears Teams With Pepsi & Yahoo! For 'Now And Then' Super Bowl Ad
1/28/2002, USRN

Britney Spears's new Pepsi commercial will be unveiled during the first quarter of the Super Bowl on Sunday (February 3). The 90-second ad, dubbed "Now And Then," will take...  more >

Britney Spears Stood Up By Prince William
1/25/2002, USRN

Pop singer Britney Spears says Britain's Prince William stood her up after she arranged a meeting with him by email. The pop singer made the revelation to comedian Frank...  more >

Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake To Co-Host Super Bowl Benefit
1/16/2002, USRN

Britney Spears and her boyfriend, *NSYNC singer Justin Timberlake, will co-host a benefit Super Bowl party at Planet Hollywood in New York's Times Square on February 3. The...  more >

Britney Spears Signs Worldwide Marketing Deal With Skechers
1/15/2002, USRN

Britney Spears has signed an exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with Skechers USA Footwear Company to appear in advertising for the company's 4 Wheelers roller-skate...  more >

Britney Spears Has The Right Stuff, Named 'Sexiest Woman In The World'
1/14/2002, USRN

Britney Spears has been named the "Sexiest Woman In The World" for 2002 by the men's magazine, Stuff. The magazine describes the 20-year-old Spears as "the hottest little...  more >

Britney Spears Has A Full Schedule In 2002
1/10/2002, USRN

It looks as if Britney Spears is everywhere these days, and sometimes in several places at the same time. Perhaps you saw her performance of "I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A...  more >

Britney Spears To Headline 'NBA All-Star Read To Achieve Celebration'
1/7/2002, USRN

Britney Spears will headline the NBA All-Star Read To Achieve Celebration television special featuring NBA All-Stars and some of today's hottest entertainers at 11 a.m. ET...  more >

Britney Spears Tops Web Users Interests In 2001
12/27/2001, USRN

Britney Spears was the second most popular web search term for the year 2001, according to Global Internet communications, commerce and media company, Yahoo! Inc. The list...  more >

Mick Jagger, Britney Spears Added To American Music Awards
12/18/2001, USRN

Mick Jagger, Britney Spears, and Usher have joined the list of performers for the 29th annual American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on January 9....  more >

P. Diddy To Open For Britney Spears
12/14/2001, USRN

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs has been tapped to step in and open for Britney Spears on the last two dates of the Britney 2001 U.S. tour. Combs replaces O-Town, whose stint as the...  more >

Britney Spears Collects Toys For The Children Of Terror Attack Victims
11/30/2001, USRN

Britney Spears is asking her fans to bring new, unwrapped toys to her December 5 concert at Madison Square Garden for the children of the victims of the September 11 World...  more >

Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears Land People's Choice Nominations
11/28/2001, USRN

Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, and the Backstreet Boys are among the acts that were nominated for the 28th annual People's Choice Awards. The nominations, which were...  more >

Britney Spears Teams Up With National Basketball Development League
11/21/2001, USRN

Britney Spears is taking her new album, Britney, to court...the basketball court, that is. NBA Inside Stuff magazine has teamed up with Jive Records for a unique promotion...  more >

Britney Spears Says She's 'Not A Little Girl Anymore'
11/19/2001, USRN

Britney Spears performed in her first live concert special, Britney Spears Live From Las Vegas, on Sunday (November 18). The singer, who celebrates her 20th birthday on...  more >

Britney Spears Proves Michael Jackson Is Not 'Invincible'
11/14/2001, USRN

Britney Spears's third Jive Records studio album, Britney, debuts atop the new Billboard 200 albums chart after selling 745,000-plus copies in its first week of release,...  more >

Britney Spears Moves More Than 745,000 Copies Of 'Britney'
11/14/2001, USRN

Britney Spears sold a whopping 745,000-plus copies of her third Jive Records studio album Britney last week, placing her firmly atop the new Billboard 200 albums chart,...  more >

Britney Spears's 'Britney' Out Today
11/6/2001, USRN

Britney Spears's new Jive Records studio album, Britney, comes out today (November 6). The 19-year-old singer has matured both as a singer and a performer since the release...  more >

Dido Pens Song For Britney
11/5/2001, USRN

Dido may be out of the spotlight while working on her next album, but she will still be heard literally by millions thanks to a contribution to the new Britney Spears album,...  more >

Britney Spears Was Asked By Bono To Take Part In 'What's Going On'
11/2/2001, USRN

Britney Spears was one of the many musicians that participated in Artists Against AIDS Worldwide's new, all-star version of Marvin Gaye's 1971 hit "What's Going On," which...  more >

Aaron Carter, Britney Spears, *NSYNC Featured On 'Jimmy Neutron' Soundtrack
11/1/2001, USRN

Three new tracks from teen pop singer Aaron Carter are featured on the Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius original motion picture soundtrack, which will be the first release from...  more >

Britney Spears's Tour Inspired By *NSYNC And Janet Jackson
11/1/2001, USRN

Britney Spears's Britney 2001 tour kicks off tonight (November 1) at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, with special guests O-Town. Spears pushed back the tour opener...  more >

Britney Spears Pushes Back U.S. Tour Launch To November 1
10/30/2001, USRN

Britney Spears's Britney 2001 U.S. tour, which was scheduled to kick off tomorrow (October 31) at the MCI Center in Washington, D.C., has been pushed back one day due to...  more >

Britney Spears Tour With O-Town Kicks Off On Halloween
10/29/2001, USRN

Britney Spears's U.S. tour kicks off Wednesday (October 31) at the MCI Center in Washington D.C. Spears told LAUNCH that she's hoping her fans will listen carefully to the...  more >

Britney Spears Ready To Go 'Live From Las Vegas' Without Cher
10/25/2001, USRN

Britney Spears's first live, full-length HBO concert special, Britney Spears Live From Las Vegas at the MGM Grand on November 18, promises to be full of surprises. However,...  more >

Britney Spears U.S. Tour Delayed Due To Flu
10/17/2001, USRN

Britney Spears upcoming 2001 North American tour has been delayed because the singer was recently diagnosed with a case of the flu, according to her record label, Jive...  more >

Britney Spears To Release 'Britney: The Video' In November
10/3/2001, USRN

Britney Spears has tentative plans to release Britney: The Video on both VHS and DVD formats on November 20. The video will feature behind-the-scenes footage from the making...  more >

*NSYNC, Britney Spears 'On The Line' Soundtrack
9/25/2001, USRN

*NSYNC, Britney Spears, BBMak, Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora, and Al Green are among the artists featured on the Jive Records soundtrack for the film On The Line. The first...  more >

Britney Spears's 'Britney' Set For Worldwide Release On November 6
9/24/2001, USRN

Britney Spears's third Jive Records album, Britney, will be released worldwide on November 6. Spears co-wrote five of the 12 tracks on the album, and other writers and...  more >

Britney Spears To Raise $2 Million For The Children Of N.Y. Police And Firefighters
9/19/2001, USRN

Pop singer Britney Spears has announced that she will donate $1 per ticket sold from each of the 31 concerts she will play on her North American tour this fall to raise $2...  more >

Britney Spears & Justin Timberlake Foundations Give To Families Of Attack Victims
9/18/2001, USRN

The Giving Back Fund (givingback.org)--the pooled-asset community charity foundation that manages the Britney Spears Foundation and the [*NSYNC member] Justin...  more >

Britney Spears Reacts To Terrorist Attack, New Album Titled 'Britney'
9/14/2001, USRN

Britney Spears arrived safely in Australia after traveling by airplane from New York. Spears was in New York City on Monday (September 10), when she performed her new...  more >

Britney Spears Tour Dates Announced
9/7/2001, USRN

Britney Spears and her Jive Records label have announced many of the dates of her upcoming tour, which will kick off in Miami in October, with ABC television's Making The...  more >

Destiny's Child, Britney Spears, *NSYNC & More Record Marvin Gaye Classic For AIDS Benefit
9/6/2001, USRN

U2's Bono, Destiny's Child, *NSYNC, Alicia Keys, Britney Spears, Wyclef Jean, Nona Gaye, and Christina Aguilera recorded vocals on Wednesday (September 5) for "What's Going...  more >

PETA Asks Britney Not To Use Live Animals During Video Awards Performance
9/5/2001, USRN

A representative from People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals (PETA) has forwarded a letter to Britney Spears asking her to refrain from using live cheetahs during the...  more >

Britney Spears's Schedule Taking Shape, Tour Kicks Off October 26
8/24/2001, USRN

Britney Spears is going to be busy next month preparing for the November release of her follow-up to the nine-times platinum album, Oops!...I Did It Again. On September 6,...  more >

First Single From Upcoming Britney Spears Album Titled 'I'm A Slave 4 U'
8/21/2001, USRN

The first single from Britney Spears's forthcoming third album is titled "I'm A Slave 4 U." It was penned and produced by the Neptunes, who have also worked with Spears's...  more >

Britney Spears's Next Album Said To Be Daring
8/3/2001, USRN

Like her boyfriend Justin Timberlake's group *NSYNC, Britney Spears is planning to branch out a bit on her next album, according to producer and songwriter BT (Brian...  more >

Britney Spears, *NSYNC, And Destiny's Child To Appear At Teen Choice Awards
8/1/2001, USRN

Britney Spears, *NSYNC, Destiny's Child, Sisqo, Pink, Mandy Moore,Jessica Simpson, Dream, Eden's Crush, Tyrese,Lil' Bow Wow, and TLC's Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez are all...  more >

Britney Spears Among The 10 Worst Autograph Signers
7/31/2001, USRN

Britney Spears has been named one of the worst when it comes to signing autographs for fans, while fellow singers LeAnn Rimes and Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst are among...  more >

Britney Spears' Third Studio Album Due November 6
7/16/2001, USRN

Britney Spears's third studio album, the follow-up to last year's Oops!...I Did It Again, is due out November 6, according to her Jive Records label. Spears told reporters...  more >

DJs Fired In Wake Of Britney Spears Accident Hoax
6/20/2001, USRN

Kramer & Twitch, the two Dallas-based evening DJs at radio station KEGL-FM ('The Eagle') who falsely told listeners June 12 that singer Britney Spears had died in a car...  more >

Britney Spears Fans Panicked By Car Accident Hoax
6/14/2001, USRN

A radio report airing Tuesday night (June 12) in Dallas stating that pop singer Britney Spears had died in a car accident in Los Angeles and that her boyfriend *NSYNC's...  more >

Britney Spears Named Grand Marshal For NASCAR 400
5/30/2001, USRN

Pop singer and Pepsi spokesperson Britney Spears will be grand marshal for the 43rd annual Pepsi 400 NASCAR Winston Cup Series race on July 7 at Daytona International...  more >

Britney Spears To Star In PlayStation 2 DVD
5/17/2001, USRN

Britney Spears will be featured in an interactive video DVD coming out later this year exclusively for the Sony PlayStation 2, Enroute, Inc. announced Thursday (May 17) at...  more >

Britney Spears, Destiny's Child Receive Kids' Choice Awards
4/23/2001, USRN

Britney Spears, Destiny's Child, Lil' Bow Wow, Aaron Carter, Blink 182, and the Baha Men are among the musicians who walked away with the honors at Nickelodeon's 14th Annual...  more >

Britney Spears Opens Up To 'Glamour'
4/4/2001, USRN

Britney Spears speaks to Glamour magazine about her relationship with 'N Sync singer Justin Timberlake, her new book, and Madonna in the magazine's May issue, which hits...  more >

Aguilera & Spears--The New Faces Of Soda-Pop
3/29/2001, USRN

Britney Spears may be Pepsi's new teen queen, but a spokesperson for Coca-Cola Company tells LAUNCH that the Atlanta-based soft-drink giant has inked a deal with a teen...  more >

Britney Spears & Yahoo! Feel 'The Joy Of Pepsi'
3/20/2001, USRN

Britney Spears's first Pepsi commercial will air in its entirety online at Yahoo's! home page two hours before it makes its worldwide broadcast debut during the Academy...  more >

Wynonna Gets A Visit From Britney Spears
3/6/2001, USRN

Wynonna Judd was in a Los Angeles recording studio last Friday (March 2) with her baby sister, Ashley Judd, listening to a few songs from Wynonna's upcoming project; when...  more >

A-Teens Get Malled With Britney, Release 'Spirit'
3/5/2001, USRN

Swedish pop sensations A-Teens celebrated the release of their second album, Teen Spirit, last week with a performance at the Glendale (California) Galleria and an unplanned...  more >

Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez & Aerosmith In LAUNCH Newsbites
3/5/2001, USRN

Britney Spears will release "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know," the fourth single off her nine-times platinum album Oops!...I Did It Again, to radio on April 2. The song...  more >

Britney Spears HBO Concert Special Planned
3/2/2001, USRN

Britney Spears will perform at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on November 18, and the show will air as a live HBO concert special, reports Variety. The 19-year-old singer has...  more >

Britney Spears Signs Global Marketing Pact With Pepsi
2/7/2001, USRN

Britney Spears has inked a global marketing pact with the Pepsi-Cola Company. The multi-year agreement calls for creative collaboration on new Pepsi television advertising...  more >

Britney, Eminem, And Elton In Grammy Rumor Mill
2/6/2001, USRN

The rumor mill is spinning with possible duet pairings for the upcoming Grammy Awards show on February 21. Britney Spears and Madonna have been in the news quite a bit...  more >

Madonna & Britney Duet Called Off
2/2/2001, USRN

Although Britney Spears announced last month that she intended to record a duet with Madonna, word comes now that the pair will not be recording the highly anticipated duet...  more >

Britney Spears Added To List Of Super Bowl XXXV Halftime Performers
1/24/2001, USRN

Britney Spears has been added to the list of halftime performers for Super Bowl XXXV at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday (January 28), according to her...  more >

Britney Spears Heading To The Big Screen
1/11/2001, USRN

Britney Spears has accepted a lead role in a film to be co-produced and co-financed by her music label, Jive Records. The still-untitled film, to be directed by Tamra Davis...  more >

Dick Clark Readying 'The American Music Awards'
1/3/2001, USRN

Dick Clark, executive producer of the American Music Awards, is readying a spectacular ceremony to air live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/PT...  more >

Flashback 2000: 'N Sync, Britney, Eminem, and Backstreet Boys Set Sales Records
12/31/2000, USRN

More than 2.4 million copies of 'N Sync's album No Strings Attached flew out of stores during the week of March 21--its...  more >

Britney Spears Pregnancy Odds 25 to 1
12/28/2000, USRN

Bookmakers in England are offering odds of 25 to1 that Britney Spears will have a baby before the end of next year. The Jack Brown Group of Wales issued the odds on the...  more >

Britney Spears & Her Mother Have A Novel Idea
12/4/2000, USRN

Britney Spears and her mother Lynne Spears are teaming up again, this time to write a semi-autobiographical novel. In May, the pair released a non-fiction book for Three...  more >

Britney Spears And 'N Sync Fox Concert Specials Air Tonight
11/30/2000, USRN

Britney Spears and 'N Sync headline two original concert specials airing on the Fox network tonight (November 30). In the special Britney Spears: There's No Place Like...  more >

Britney Spears Does It For Dick Clark At The American Music Awards
11/15/2000, USRN

Britney Spears will host the 28th Annual American Music Awards when it airs on ABC as a three-hour, prime-time special beginning at 8 p.m. ET on January 8. Spears was...  more >

Britney Spears To Host '28th Annual American Music Awards'
11/2/2000, USRN

Britney Spears will host the 28th Annual American Music Awards, which will air on ABC as a three-hour prime-time special beginning at 8 p.m. ET on January 8. The ceremony...  more >

Britney Spears Insists, 'I'm Still A Virgin'
10/29/2000, USRN

Britney Spears recently told a British tabloid that she is still a virgin. "The virginity issue is a personal decision and it reflects how I feel right now about myself,"...  more >

Britney Spears, 'N Sync, More Contribute To 'Platinum Christmas'
10/12/2000, USRN

Britney Spears, 'N Sync, the Backstreet Boys, and Christina Aguilera are just some of the acts that have contributed tracks to the new holiday collection Platinum...  more >

Britney Spears Puts Her Best Foot Forward Promoting Skechers
9/25/2000, USRN

Britney Spears has signed a marketing agreement with footwear giant Skechers USA, Inc. Under the 18-month agreement, the company will have exclusive rights to international...  more >

It's Official: Britney Spears And Justin Timberlake An Item
9/15/2000, USRN

Sorry, girls--Britney Spears has officially confirmed the rumor that she is dating 'N Sync heartthrob Justin Timberlake. In the October issue, Spears tells Elle magazine:...  more >

Britney Spears Added To 'Music Mania 2000' Lineup
9/6/2000, USRN

With the help of some clever editing, Britney Spears has been added to the lineup of the star-packed Music Mania 2000 television special, which will air September 15 at 8...  more >

'Now,' Britney, And Nelly Continue To Rule Chart
8/9/2000, USRN

For the third straight week since its release, the various artist compilation Now That's What I Call Music, Vol. 4 outsold all other albums, topping the weekly album sales...  more >

Blink 182, Eminem, And Britney Spears Added To MTV Video Awards Performers
8/7/2000, USRN

Blink 182, Eminem, and Britney Spears are the latest additions to the performers list at the MTV Video Music Awards, which will air September 7 at 8 p.m. ET. They join a...  more >

'N Sync and Britney Spears To Rock In Rio
8/4/2000, USRN

'N Sync and Britney Spears have been tapped to perform at the third annual Rock In Rio For A Better World concert, which takes place January 12-21, 2001, in Rio De Janeiro,...  more >

Britney Spears, Mary J Blige, LL Cool J Expected To Rally For Keith Murray
7/21/2000, USRN

Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, and others are expected to appear at a press conference to support incarcerated rapper Keith Murray. Murray's legal...  more >

'N Sync, Joe, And Britney Announce McDonald's Promo
7/20/2000, USRN

'N Sync, Joe, Carlos Vives, and Britney Spears (via satellite from San Antonio, Texas) were on-hand to help McDonald's kick off its Summer Music Event 2000 promotion at a...  more >

Britney Spears Cancels Denver Concert
7/17/2000, USRN

Britney Spears has been forced to cancel a sold-out show scheduled for July 26 at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, "due to production difficulties," according to a...  more >

'N Sync, Britney Spears, Sisqo & Joe To Participate In McPress Conference
7/14/2000, USRN

Do you want fries with that? You can ask 'N Sync, Sisqo, and Joe that very question next week when all three acts will take part in a press conference at a McDonald's...  more >

Britney's Mom Sounds Off About Engagement Rumors
7/13/2000, USRN

Britney Spears's mother Lynne Spears has sounded off on the singer's official website (britneyspears.com) about the false British tabloid reports implying that her daughter...  more >

Crew Plays Practical Joke On Britney Spears
7/12/2000, USRN

Britney Spears may not be engaged to 'N Sync singer Justin Timberlake (LAUNCH, 7/10), but that didn't stop the teen queen's crew from playing a practical joke on her at her...  more >

Britney And Justin Engagement Rumor False
7/10/2000, USRN

News reports circulating that Britney Spears and N Sync's Justin Timberlake are engaged to be married are false, according to a statement issued by a spokesperson for the...  more >

Britney, 'N Sync And Others Work On The Fourth
6/30/2000, USRN

Do you have to work on the Fourth of July? Don't worry, you're not alone. All of the following acts have performances scheduled on the national holiday. Britney Spears -...  more >

Eminem And Britney Spears Mixing It Up
6/30/2000, USRN

Unbeknownst to the two chart-topping artists themselves, Eminem and Britney Spears have come together on a track that's quickly becoming one of the hottest downloads...  more >

Britney Spears' Tour Kicks Off Tonight
6/19/2000, USRN

Britney Spears's Oops!... I Did It Again Tour 2000 kicks off tonight (June 20) at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. Spears told LAUNCH...  more >

'Oops!' -- Spears' Latest Goes Quadruple-Platinum
6/16/2000, USRN

Released just four weeks ago, Britney Spears's Oops!... I Did It Again has already been certified four-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America...  more >

Hoax Involving Britney Spears Impersonator Ends In Tragedy
6/15/2000, USRN

A Binghamton, New York, pop music radio station promotion that was billed as an appearance by teen singing sensation Britney Spears turned tragic Tuesday (June 13) for...  more >

Britney Spears Rehearsing For 'Oops! . . . I Did It Again' Tour 2000
6/9/2000, USRN

Britney Spears's Oops! ...I Did It Again Tour 2000 kicks off June 20 at the Merriweather Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland. The teen singing sensation is currently rehearsing...  more >

Britney Spears Hawaii Concert Special Airs
6/2/2000, USRN

Britney Spears's first network special, Britney Spears In Hawaii, debuts Wednesday (June 7) at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Fox. Spears is joined in Hawaii by special guests Destiny's...  more >

'Oops!' Britney Sinks 'N Sync
5/24/2000, USRN

Oops! I Did It Again, the sophomore album from teen sensation Britney Spears, sold more than 1.3 million copies in its first week of release and debuts at Number One on the...  more >

Britney Spears and 'N Sync Get Chipped
5/23/2000, USRN

Britney Spears and 'N Sync are two of several major recording acts that have signed with Tiger Electronics to have their images and music featured on a new collectable...  more >

Need 'Satisfaction'? Britney And Devo Have Versions In Stores This Week
5/19/2000, USRN

As fate would have it, two versions of the Rolling Stones classic "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" have arrived in stores this week -- a new version by Britney Spears,...  more >

Britney Spears: 'Oops...' She Does It Again!
5/16/2000, USRN

Britney Spears's new album Oops!... I Did It Again -- the follow-up to her 12-times-platinum 1999 Jive Records debut Baby One More Time -- is out today (May 16). Spears...  more >

Britney Spears TV On LAUNCH
5/11/2000, USRN

LAUNCH registered users can celebrate the release of Britney Spears's new album Oops!...I Did It Again with a behind-the-scenes preview via four online episodes of BRITV...  more >

Britney Spears Debuts At Number One In U.K. & Talks U.K. Tour
5/9/2000, USRN

Britney Spears has gone straight to Number One on the U.K. singles chart, knocking dance act Oxide & Neutrino from the top spot after just one week with her third U.K....  more >

Britney Spears Has A 'Heart To Heart' With Mom
5/5/2000, USRN

Britney Spears's book Heart To Heart is the story of how a typical girl from Kentwood, Louisiana, turned into a pop-music phenomenon as told by herself and her mother Lynne...  more >

Britney Spears Hopes To One Day Perform With Madonna
4/30/2000, USRN

Pop princess Britney Spears recently finished a whirlwind visit to the U.K. to promote her new track, "Oops! . . . I Did It Again," from the upcoming album of the same (due...  more >

Britney Spears In Hawaii To Tape Tv Special
4/21/2000, USRN

Britney Spears headed to Hawaii on Easter Sunday so she can tape a Fox television special today titled, simply enough, Britney Spears In Hawaii. The free concert is...  more >

'N Sync Plan Duet With Britney Spears?
4/21/2000, USRN

Do you think if pop music superstars and Jive Record label mates 'N Sync and Britney Spears got together for a duet they would sell a few albums? 'N Sync member Lance Bass...  more >

Britney Spears Takes Break At Home
4/17/2000, USRN

Teen sensation Britney Spears wrapped up her spring tour last week and went back home to Louisiana to unwind for a few days. According to her official website, which posts...  more >

Britney Spears Postpones Tennessee Tour Date
4/7/2000, USRN

Britney Spears has been forced to postpone her scheduled concert at Knoxville, Tennessee's Thompson-Boling Arena Sunday (April 9) due to conflicts with her upcoming...  more >

Britney Spears Injured During Video Shoot
3/28/2000, USRN

Britney Spears required four stitches in her head after a video camera fell on her during the shoot for her new single, "Oops, I Did It Again," last week in Los Angeles. ...  more >

Britney Spears Tour Kicks Off Today
3/7/2000, USRN

Britney Spears kicks off the second leg of her sold-out U.S. tour in support of ...Baby One More Time tonight (March 8) at Florida's Pensacola Civic Center, with opening...  more >

Grand Marshall Britney Spears
3/3/2000, USRN

Britney Spears will be the Grand Marshall at this year's New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade on today (March 4). Spears will head up the 2,000-plus member Krewe of Endymion,...  more >

Like Britney Spears? Then Chew On This!
2/24/2000, USRN

Britney Spears has inked a three-year worldwide licensing deal with New York based Famous Fixins, Inc. -- a leading producer of athlete and celebrity-licensed food and...  more >

Britney Spears Talks Tour & Gets Some 'Satisfaction'
2/23/2000, USRN

Britney Spears will kick off her North American tour on June 15 at the Blockbuster Pavilion in Charlotte, N.C. The tour will be in support her sophomore album, which will...  more >

Grammy Nominee Britney Spears Announces Summer Tour
2/23/2000, USRN

Grammy nominee Britney Spears has announced that she will kick off her North American tour on June 15 at the Blockbuster Pavilion in Charlotte, N.C. The tour will be in...  more >

Britney Spears, Kid Rock, Faith Hill & More Added To Grammy Line-Up
2/9/2000, USRN

The Recording Academy has officially announced that the Dixie Chicks, Whitney Houston, Kid Rock, Britney Spears, and Faith Hill will perform at the 42nd Annual...  more >

Bachman's Bizarre Dream Starring Britney
1/19/2000, USRN

With his hit single "She's So High," pop rocker Tal Bachman has seen his share of success over the past year. Still, mingling with fellow pop stars at glitzy gatherings in...  more >

Britney Spears, Fiona Apple, Cher, And Celine Dion Make Mr. Blackwell's List
1/12/2000, USRN

Britney Spears, Fiona Apple, Cher, and Celine Dion appear on Mr. Blackwell's "Worst-Dressed Women of 1999" list, but it was Cher's negative fashion sense that was "strong...  more >

Britney Spears & Jessica Simpson Headline 'What's Next?' Events
1/11/2000, USRN

Teen People magazine will host "What's Next?" events in New York City and California in conjunction with the magazine's February 2000 issue, the theme of which is "What's...  more >

Britney Spears To Perform At The Grammy Awards
1/10/2000, USRN

Britney Spears has been tapped to perform two songs at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, which will air live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on CBS television on Feb....  more >

Britney Spears Readies A Funky New Album
1/7/2000, USRN

Britney Spears is about halfway through the recording process of her second album. She has been working on the not-yet-titled album both in the U.S. and in Sweden. The...  more >

Go To The American Music Awards Courtesy Of LAUNCH
1/7/2000, USRN

LAUNCH.com and Ford Focus want to send two music fans to Los Angeles to attend the 27th Annual American Music Awards. The grand prize includes two tickets to the American...  more >

Britney Spears And Christina Aguilera Talk Madonna
1/6/2000, USRN

Who could have ever imagined that Madonna - the first successful, bellybutton-baring blonde bombshell of the 1980s - would inspire a whole new generation of belly...  more >

Christina Aguilera And Britney Spears Share Grammy Categories
1/4/2000, USRN

Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears will both be vying for the title of best new artist and best female pop vocal performance at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards this...  more >

Britney Spears Eyes The Film World
1/3/2000, USRN

Having succeeded at topping the music charts, Britney Spears now might be setting her sights on the film world. The teen-pop phenom and former Mickey Mouse Club cast...  more >

'99 REWIND: The Year Of Britney Spears
12/29/1999, USRN

Louisiana native Britney Spears got the year started by releasing her debut album, Baby One More Time..., on Jan. 12. Ironically, she was virtually unknown when introduced...  more >

Backstreet Boys And Britney Rule 1999
12/22/1999, USRN

In a year dominated by pop, none sold better than the Backstreet Boys, the Recording Industry Assn. of America reports. The reigning kings of teen dreams were the best...  more >

Ricky Martin & Britney Spears Top 'Best Publicity' List
12/14/1999, USRN

Ricky Martin, Britney Spears, and Cher are among the 10 celebrities receiving the "Best Publicity" this year, according to PRWeek's second annual year-end round-up of the...  more >

Britney Spears Backstage At The 'Billboard Awards'
12/10/1999, USRN

In addition to winning the female artist of the year at Wednesday's (Dec. 8) Billboard Music Awards, Britney Spears also won for new artist of the year, female Hot 100...  more >

Britney Spears Takes Four At Billboard Music Awards
12/9/1999, USRN

The youngest artist nominated for female artist of the year at the 1999 Billboard Music Awards was the one to take home the award. Britney Spears took the honors over...  more >

LFO To Join Britney Spears On Tour In 2000
12/9/1999, USRN

Rich Cronin, Devin Lima, and Brad Fischetti--better known as LFO--will open for Britney Spears on tour in 2000. LFO's leg of the tour will kick off March 8 in Pensacola,...  more >

Britney Spears Is A Hit... In Toy Stores
12/1/1999, USRN

Teen pop sensation Britney Spears is a hit on the music charts and in toy stores. Since its introduction on Oct. 15, the Britney Spears doll has become one of the...  more >

Britney Spears Foundation Announced
11/23/1999, USRN

Britney Spears has announced the formation of the Britney Spears Foundation, a charitable foundation she is forming with The Giving Back Fund. The Foundation's first "gift"...  more >

'Time Out' With Britney Spears
11/17/1999, USRN

LAUNCH, in cooperation with Jive Records, will be previewing exclusive footage of Britney Spears from her upcoming home video release, Time Out With Britney Spears. In a...  more >

Britney Says 'Baby' Four More Times At MTV Europe Awards
11/12/1999, USRN

They say the one with the most toys wins, and if that's true, teen pop sensation Britney Spears is the big winner. Spears took home the most "toys" at the MTV Europe Music...  more >

Britney's The Top YoungStar
11/8/1999, USRN

Britney Spears picked up her first Hollywood Reporter YoungStar Award for the best young recording group or artist on Sunday (Nov. 7) at Universal Studios. Her album...  more >

Mariah, Britney, And 'N Sync Offer 'Big Help'
11/5/1999, USRN

Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, 'N Sync, Elton John, and U.S. women's soccer star Mia Hamm are just a few of the celebrities taking part in Nickelodeon's Sixth Annual...  more >

Britney And Ricky Go To Wonderland
11/2/1999, USRN

Britney Spears is reportedly considering the lead role in a modern film version of Alice In Wonderland, while Latin superstar Ricky Martin has been tapped to play the Mad...  more >

Nirvana, Paul McCartney, And Britney Spears In Today's TV Tips
10/15/1999, USRN

Courtesy of RockOnTV (www.rockontv.com): TNN:Ryman Country Homecoming II - An all-star lineup of country music stars, including Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Lorrie...  more >

Britney Spears Gets All Dolled Up For The Holidays
10/12/1999, USRN

The new Britney Spears doll is slated to hit toy retailers' shelves on Friday (Oct. 15) and is poised to be the "hit" of the 1999 holiday season, according to toy...  more >

Britney, Baby Spice, And Others On 'Pokemon'
10/11/1999, USRN

Britney Spears, 98 Degrees, Christina Aguilera, B*Witched, and Emma "Baby Spice" Bunton are just a few of the artists contributing tracks to the soundtrack for the feature...  more >

Britney Spears Is All Over TV
9/24/1999, USRN

Teen queen Britney Spears will be appearing on several television programs today. First, check out Spears and Melissa Joan Hart on MTV for a Drive Me Crazy movie premiere...  more >

Sting, Adam Sandler, And Britney Spears In Today's TV Tips
9/24/1999, USRN

Courtesy of RockOnTV (www.rockontv.com): NBC: Today - Sting performs live. Late Night With Conan O'Brien - Adam Sandler guests. ABC: Good Morning America - Santana...  more >

'N Sync Joins Britney, Backstreet Boys At Jive
9/9/1999, USRN

If you are a teen music star, it appears as though Jive Records is now the record label of choice. Sources at Jive Records tell LAUNCH that the label--already home to the...  more >

Britney Apologizes For Missing Instore
9/7/1999, USRN

It's been a rough week for teen queen Britney Spears. On Wednesday (Sept. 1) Spears let down at least 1,000 fans at a Boston instore autograph session at Filene's, because...  more >

Britney On 'Sabrina'
8/30/1999, USRN

It's official: Britney Spears will appear on an episode of Sabrina The Teenage Witch on Sept. 24, the show's season premiere. In the episode, Spears gives Melissa Joan...  more >

Britney Spears, The Pretenders, And Macy Gray In Today's TV Tips
8/4/1999, USRN

Courtesy of www.rockontv.com: ABC: The View - Pop music sensation Britney Spears performs two songs from her chart-topping album, ...Baby One More Time. CBS: Late Show...  more >

Britney Spears: In Drag And On TV
8/4/1999, USRN

Robert Stephens, a 24-year-old Southern California nightclub performer, is the recent winner of an Los Angeles-based Britney Spears lookalike contest, but he's not very...  more >

Year Of Spears Continues As Britney Goes Online, On Tour
5/13/1999, USRN

Expect to see a lot more of teen pop sensation Britney Spears on a computer screen or concert stage near you in the coming months. Spears, the 17-year-old Louisiana native...  more >

Britney, Bocelli, And 'Family Values' Make Up Diverse New Chart
4/12/1999, USRN

Never underestimate the diverse tastes of the American public. How else can you explain an album sales chart that is topped by teen sensation Britney Spears's ...Baby One...  more >

Britney Spears Ready To Hit The Road
4/12/1999, USRN

Pop music's baby diva Britney Spears is scheduled to hit the road in June to kick off her ...Baby One More Time Tour, in support of the chart-topping debut album of the...  more >

Britney Spears 'One More Time' Again
3/31/1999, USRN

Britney Spears recently landed her scantily clad teenage figure on the cover of Rolling Stone, and now her debut album, ...Baby One More Time, is back on top of the charts,...  more >

Britney Spears Sidelined With Bum Knee
3/3/1999, USRN

It appears that excessive bumping and grinding can be hazardous to your health. Less than a month after injuring her knee during a rehearsal for her next video (and on the...  more >

Britney On Top 'One More Time,' But Lauryn Should Ride Grammy Wave Next Week
2/24/1999, USRN

As the music world gets swept up in the hoopla surrounding tonight's Grammy Awards, some might have forgotten that SoundScan once again delivered weekly sales figures. But...  more >

Scary Spice's Baby, Hole, Britney Spears, And ODB In News Bites
2/19/1999, USRN

The first Spice Baby, not to be confused with Baby Spice, has been born and she has a name. Spice Girl Mel B, also known as Scary Spice, gave birth to a 5 1/2 pound baby...  more >

Britney Still On Top, Offspring Up To No. 2, Cher In Top 10
2/17/1999, USRN

The title of Britney Spears's debut does indeed seem to be prophetic, as ...Baby One More Time lands in the top spot of the album chart for the third week, with sales...  more >

Britney Spears Back On Top
2/10/1999, USRN

Fans of Britney Spears have apparently taken the title of the teen sensation's debut to heart, as ...Baby One More Time returns to the top of the album chart after being...  more >

Britney Spears Debuts On Top; 'N Sync At No. 2
1/20/1999, USRN

It's often said that there is a cyclical nature to the music business. That might explain how Baby One More Time, the debut by teen pop sensation Britney Spears debuts at...  more >

Britney Spears: New Teen Queen?
12/22/1998, USRN

Teen sensation Britney Spears, whose debut album is set for release on Jan. 12, appears to be a likely successor to the female bubblegum throne most recently occupied by...  more >

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