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Britney Spears is thinking of packing up and moving to Britain. “I went to London last week and it’s so cool there,” the pop singer told Britain’s ITV television in an interview broadcast Monday. “I’m thinking of moving there. It’s really beautiful. I love it there.” Spears, 21, is promoting her latest single, “Me Against the Music,” which features vocals from Madonna. She also had advice for wannabe stars participating in the TV talent show “Pop Idol,” counterpart of the U.S. show “American Idol.” Both feature music-industry judge Simon Cowell’s often withering assessments of the hopefuls’ singing abilities. “I would… Read more »

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 11 as he makes his hosting and solo musical debut on the show. The following week, Spears will perform on the October 18 episode of SNL, with guest host Halle Berry. Jack Black, star of the upcoming comedy School Of Rock, will host SNL’s season opener on October 4. The appearance marks the second time that the actor-musician has hosted the show. SNL’s 29th season opener will also feature singer-songwriter John… Read more »

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, “The release date previously reported on this site and elsewhere was incorrect and we apologize for any confusion. We will let you know when a revised date is announced. Thanks for your understanding.” Spears is on the cover of the new Rolling Stone magazine that hit newsstands Friday (September 12). Spears also spoke to the magazine about her new album. “This record is definitely personal to me. But it’s not shockingly personal,”… Read more »

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. Wearing what appeared to be a blonde wig with red streaks, and chomping on a piece of gum, Spears answered questions ranging from her now-infamous kiss with Madonna, to her view of the war in Iraq. The youthful-looking Carlson, wearing his trademark bow-tie, asked Spears about the kiss with Madonna onstage last week during MTV’s Music Video Awards show. Spears said, “I didn’t know it was going to be that long and everything,” explaining that… Read more »

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 new television ad, which would likely be one of the most talked about commercials in the company’s history if the deal is approved by all parties involved. The pair would reportedly receive more than $1 million each for their work, according to itv.com. In related news, Timberlake was voted the sexiest man in the world, according to a survey by England’s Company magazine released this week. The *NSYNC singer jumped up 46… Read more »

Britney Spears will unveil at least two new songs when she rings in this year’s football season along with Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin and other performers. Prior to the September 4 game between the New York Jets and Washington Redskins, Spears will perform a concert for the NFL Kickoff Weekend in Washington, D.C., the NFL announced Monday. While Spears hasn’t figured out the breakdown of her set yet, she’s expected to sing three to four songs, including at least two new ones, her spokesperson said. Aretha Franklin will sing the national anthem. Last year Bon Jovi kicked off the… Read more »

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 ex-boyfriend Justin Timberlake or their break-up. Timberlake’s music video for his hit single “Cry Me A River” showed him breaking up with a girl who looked so much like Spears that even she was shocked when she first saw the clip. “I was shocked to sh-t,” Spears told the Sun. “First time I saw it I thought, ‘Oh, my God, it’s me.’ It was a little weird but… Read more »

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 figure will be modeled from one of the singer’s videos in which she dances around a pole. The Spears wax figure will join the likes of other new “interactive” figures such as Jennifer Lopez, who blushes when someone whispers in her ear, and Brad Pitt, who has squeezable buns. Dance professionals will also be on hand at the museum’s exhibit to teach visitors how to dance like Spears.

A federal judge dismissed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Britney Spears, saying two Philadelphia songwriters failed to prove the pop singer copied the melody of one of their songs. U.S. District Judge Berle M. Schiller ruled last week that Michael Cottrill and Lawrence Wnukowski couldn’t provide enough evidence to prove Spears had access to their song titled, “What You See Is What You Get,” when she recorded, “What U See (Is What U Get).” Cottrill and Wnukowski said they gave one of Spears’ representatives a copyrighted version of their tune in late 1999 after being asked to submit songs for… Read more »

Britney Spears won’t be ripping off her flesh-colored pants ever again. Nor will she don her green bra-and-miniskirt snake-trainer ensemble – and not just because wearing the same outfit in public is a celeb fashion faux pas. No, the singer is selling her clothes to the highest bidder in the name of charity, she announced Thursday (May 22). “They’re kind of iconic or whatever,” Spears said, “but it’s not like I’m going to be wearing them anytime soon. And although I’m kind of sad about some of the pieces going, I know that the money we raise will have a… Read more »