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NEW YORK, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Jive Records announced today that the label is moving up the worldwide release date of Britney Spears' latest release Blackout to October 30th.
Recently, songs from Britney's Spears' forthcoming album, along with unfinished material and demos represented as completed legitimate songs, were leaked on-line. A label spokesperson stated, "due to these numerous unauthorized on-line leaks, the label is doing everything possible to prevent and avoid any further illegal distribution of songs including moving up the release date of the album to October 30th."
Source: Jive Records
Web site: http://www.jiverecords.com/
'Gimme More' Hits #1 On iTunes Top Songs Chart & Video To World Premiere on iTunes on 10/5
Spears' Highest Charting Single Since Her Classic ' ... Baby One More Time'
Fifth Studio Release Titled 'Blackout' In Stores November 13th
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Jive Records recording artist Britney Spears' latest hit single "Gimme More" is shaping up to be another worldwide hit. Domestically, within just one week of its release "Gimme More" tops the iTunes Store's Top Songs chart at #1 with over 179,000 digital download sales and races up the charts with a meteoric jump from #63 to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart. In Australia and Canada the single ranks #1 on iTunes while entering the Top 20 on the European Top 100 Airplay chart. "Gimme More" is Spears' highest charting hit since her debut single, " ... Baby One More Time."
The "Gimme More" video is scheduled to be on sale exclusively via iTunes on Friday October 5th and will officially premiere on all other video outlets on Monday, October 8th.
Additionally, the song is receiving critical-acclaim. Rolling Stone describes "Gimme More" as "sleek" and "catchy." It was produced by Nate "Danja" Hills, the hit-making producer who has worked with Nelly Furtado, Timbaland and more. The first single from her highly-anticipated album titled Blackout.
Britney Spears was very involved in crafting her fifth studio album, Blackout. She collaborated with top-notch producers and songwriters to produce an upbeat album with a nod to past musical influences and an ear toward the future. The album includes songs such as "Heaven on Earth," produced by promising newcomer Freescha and Kara DioGuardi whose credits include Kelly Clarkson's "Walk Away." People magazine describes the songs as "and early fave ... a throwback to [the] 'I Feel Love' era Donna Summer." Entertainment Weekly says the 25-year old singer "unleashes a more grown-up" sound, evidenced on "Radar" produced by the Swedish team Bloodshy & Avant, the duo behind Spears' Grammy-winning "Toxic." Bloodshy & Avant also produced the much-talked about "Piece of Me" which is one of her most "fierce" and "personal" songs with poignant lyrics according to EW. The album title, Blackout refers to blocking out negativity and embracing life fully and captures the dance-friendly nature of the songs.
Britney Spears is one of the top-selling artists of the last decade, ever since her 14x platinum selling debut album ... Baby One More Time (1999), she has led the resurgence of pop music and instantly changed the musical landscape. To date, she has sold in excess of 83 million units worldwide and has influenced the pop world with an ever-changing mix of cutting edge sound and forward thinking videos. With multi-platinum album sales that include Oops!...I Did It Again (2000), Britney (2001), and In The Zone (2003), seven #1 worldwide singles and four consecutive #1 albums, Spears is part of a rarified group of top-selling female artists in the SoundScan era that include multi-platinum superstars Celine Dion, Mariah Carey and Shania Twain.
Source: Jive Records
Web site: http://www.jiverecords.com/
Britney Spears and K-Fed Officially Divorced
Britney Spears was born on the 2nd of December in Mississippi USA. She reached fame after starting her career as one of the child actors in the Mickey Mouse Club (with Justin Timberlake) and has reached the top of the worldwide music charts numerous times. With sales of over 75 million records all over the world she is the eight best selling singer in American history with sales of over 30 million albums in the USA alone.
Britney's career in music started with hits such as "...Baby One More Time", and songs like "Oops!... I Did It Again" and the more mature "I'm a Slave 4 U". She has won a Grammy award and her latest album is supposed to be released in the USA in November 2007.
Britney Spears is reportedly worth over $150,000,000. She makes much of this money from her music career, such as album sales, as well as endorsements, movies, and tv shows.
Britney married a dancer called Kevin Federline. This second marriage produced two children, Sean Preston and Jayden James. During the marriage she put her singing on hold and eventually the marriage resulted in a divorce in 2007. The marriage was riddled with drug and alcohol abuse by Federline (according to Spears) and Kevin was seen out and about in town nearly every single night during the last months of the marriage.
After the divorce it was reported that Britney would pay Kevin a whopping $19 million - but this soon proved to be a bit too good to be true for Federline. He only ended up walking away from the deal with $1 million - less than %1 of what Britney Spears is worth.
Currently Britney is enjoying a lot of press but not for a good reason. After the marriage she experienced a public meltdown of her profile. During the divorce proceedings she was seen drunk and possibly under the influence of drugs and going out with friend Paris Hilton. It appeared that she was not spending any time with her kids and this led to a public questioning of her parenting skills.
During her last public performance as a singer at the VMA Awards in 2007 Britney seemed incoherent. She stumbled across the stage and did not bother with any of the dance moves that she had been studying for a week. According to many music industry professionals this may haven been the final blow to her music career.
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The Video Music Awards on September 9th in Las Vegas were supposed to be the kick off for Britneys Spears comeback, unfortunately it may turn out to be the "kick out".
Don't get me wrong, I like Britney Spears and I think that the performance she gave was far better than I'll ever be able to give but the "je ne sais quoi" factor that Britney had is missing. It looked like she was there on stage physically but emotionally her mind was elsewhere.
It's been a tough couple of years for Britney, her broken marriage, her depression, her two pregnancies. If this all happened to an unknown individual it would already have left scars emotionally and that individual would probably have had much comfort from her surroundings.
But Britney Spears' life is public, put under the microscope for all to see with the paparazzi just waiting for her to make a mistake. A mistake which would be easily forgiven and forgotten if she wasn't famous.
Who are we to say that she is a bad mom. A redneck and washed up. Many seem to have forgotten what it was like when they had their first baby and the mistakes they made raising their children.
My point is, we were all young once and there is no hand book which tells you exactly how to raise kids safely, responsibly and carefully. Many of us were pregnant at least once and we still hopefully remember what the hormones did with our body and minds, so why should it be any different for Britney Spears.
Let me ask you this.
Would you trade places with Britney Spears, knowing what you know, seeing how she is treated by the paparazzi?
I don't think so...neither would I.
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In any media frenzy lately, Britney Spears is at the top of the list when it comes to celebrities and controversy. What do you think -- is she a puppet of the press or does her public humiliation reflect the downfall of our society? Erratic behavior, such as shaving off her hair, attacking the paparazzi or posing without underwear, is one thing. But don't you believe we should draw the line on America's addiction to B-list bad girls when the best interests of their children are at stake? And, if young parents act irresponsibly and are unable to care for their children, is it up to their own parents - often hard working, card carrying members of the Sandwich Generation - to step in?
An increasing number of boomer grandparents are assuming greater care-giving and financial responsibilities for their grandchildren. Recent statistics indicate that more than 2.9 million grandparents are raising 4.5 million grandchildren. This is particularly true in homes where the circumstances involve a single parent, a habitual substance abuse problem or chronic illness. So, if you feel that you're caught either in the middle of a soap opera or a complex and painful crisis, here are some ideas to consider as you begin to take better care of your grandchildren, your children and yourself:
1. It is important for you to grieve whatever it is you have lost -- perhaps it's the freedom to retire or work less at this time of your life, the dreams you had for the future of your extended family, or your children as you once knew them.
2. Accept the changes in your family, whatever they are, even if you feel caught in the crossfire. Validate your child's feelings and withhold blame. While you can show support, try not to take a particular side or excuse bad behavior. Remember that your primary concern here is to attend to the immediate needs of your grandchildren.
3. Maintain a bond with your child's partner and extended family, even if, for the time being, you have to put these relationships on the back burner. By keeping the lines of communication open, your grandchildren will transition easier if they move from one home and family to the other. And a grandchild can't have too many loving arms.
4. There will be a huge void to fill and you may be confused about your role now. Don't be afraid to seek out a parenting coach or a family therapist. Although you likely were a natural when your kids were young, this is a unique situation. Learning skills and techniques from experts can make a big difference the second time around and talking with someone outside of the family about your worries and frustrations can be a lifesaver.
5. Do whatever is necessary to maintain familiarity and continuity in the lives of your grandchildren. By nurturing them and stabilizing their environment, they will begin to feel more secure. The structure in their lives and the support you give them will relieve their feelings of anxiety and stress. Children are resilient - as you model positive thinking and hope, they will thrive.
6. Whether their troubling behavior stems from a hunger inside that needs to be satisfied, a serious emotional problem or habitual drug use, encourage your children to examine their own lives. By keeping the home fires burning, you afford them the opportunity to focus on greater personal awareness and their own emotional growth.
Many of our young people seek their self worth through the approval of others and habitual substance abuse is a major problem in our society. Community resources are positioned to help out when our adult children - struggling with shared child custody issues - need conciliation court, random drug tests, or rehabilitation. Through all these difficulties, our grandchildren need representation and someone to speak on their behalf. They deserve role models with strong ethical standards, integrity and character. Just as Britney Spears, hopefully, will take care of herself in preparation for return to her sons, our children need our support as they get healthy enough to come home and raise our grandchildren.
2007, Her Mentor Center
Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. & Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D. are co-founders of http://www.HerMentorCenter.com , a website for midlife women and http://www.NourishingRelationships.Blogspot.com , a Blog for the Sandwich Generation. They are authors of a forthcoming book about Boomer women and family relationships and publish a free newsletter, Stepping Stones, through their website. As psychotherapists, they have a combined 40 years of private practice experience
Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. may be contacted at http://www.HerMentorCenter.com or Mentors@herMentorCenter.com
Name three things that don't look like they have anything in common, but are, in fact, genuinely related. That's right, check out that title again. Motherhood, cheerleading and Britney Spears.
If you are living anywhere in the Western world, you probably know who Britney Spears is. For starters, she's an immensely popular, talented pop music entertainer. For the purpose of our conversation here, Britney Spears is also a young mom and as such has attracted some media attention of late. I don't know about you, but I do not envy her difficult (if not impossible) task of learning a profound and humbling new skill (parenting) in the public spotlight. Being a new mom is just plain hard. It is also an exhilarating, sometimes overwhelming and definitely scary undertaking that requires a lot of support and encouragement. And that's where the cheerleading comes in.
Young moms need our help. The task a new mom is taking on is absolutely vital. She is raising our next generation.
This is incredibly important, folks.
I have four children of my own ranging in ages from 24 to 6 years. Obviously, that's an interesting spread of ages. That means I've seen how this parenting thing works, from infancy to adulthood. In fact, I have parented across a generation, including more than just a few societal changes.
And to be honest, I genuinely feel for Britney Spears.
Why? Why would I have compassion for a rich, talented young mother who can afford to hire all the 'help' she needs? Because, as Britney has probably already discovered, sometimes hired help is not what you're looking for. Sometimes in life you need someone who really cares about you and your new baby. Someone who's already traveled the road you're now navigating. Someone who will tell you the truth in love and hold your hand a bit, while you find your footing.
When I was a young mom, I looked to my own mother for help. She was fantastic. She would help with anything I wanted her to. Mom gave me advice when I asked for it and let me figure out a whole bunch of stuff on my own, which is always a good thing. However, she lived hundreds of miles away. She did what she could, but mostly I was on my own, with a new baby (and a new marriage).
I don't know anything about Britney Spears' relationship with her mom, but I hope it's a great one. Frankly, however, not every new mom has her own mom to lean on. Even more than that, for a variety of reasons, a new mom might not want to involve Grandma even if she could. But that doesn't change the reality of new motherhood. A new mother's needs remain the same.
I gotta tell you, there are a ton of new moms like Britney Spears out there and they need our help!
As a society, we must start supporting these young moms. Each of us, who are able, must find a new mom in our own world. A young mom just starting out and in need of encouragement, wise counsel, and a listening ear. A new mom who could really use her own personal cheerleader! The quality of our society is hanging on issues just like this one. In this case, to improve how families get started, we don't need new legislation or more social programs.
We just need women with empathetic hearts who have already been there, done that, reaching out to the new moms like Britney Spears in our neighborhoods. Offering to be a sort of mentor mom who can offer little tidbits of mothering advice when needed, can admire these new babies (new moms need to have their babies admired a lot!), can listen to a wide variety of frustrations and then, maybe most importantly, tell that new mom what a great job she's doing. Because if she's like the vast majority of new moms, she IS doing a fantastic job at a new, tiring and somewhat overwhelming task. She especially needs to have that loving pat-on-the-back because it will be a LONG time before her baby tells her 'thanks, Mom'.
This is a chance for all of us to make things better, not just be frustrated or shake our heads in disapproval. Being a new mom is one of the toughest things a human being can do.
Britney Spears and all of you other new moms out there; hang in there, girls. You can do it.
Colleen Langenfeld has been parenting for over 25 years and helps other busy moms at http://www.paintedgold.com .
Colleen Langenfeld may be contacted at http://www.paintedgold.com or mailbox@paintedgold.com
by Salim Jordan
(12/19/05). Britney Spears and her husband Kevin Federline seem to be on the mend for the moment. After kicking K-Fed to the curb, Britney and Kevin were seen out enjoying a nice dinner together a few nights ago.
Does this mean that all is well in 'Chaotic'-ville? If the writers of www.DivorceKevin.com have anything to say, this is only the beginning of demise like that of Nick and Jessica. Those that visitors to this web site are asked to sign a virtual petition to get Kevin 'off of the payroll' and out of her life.
It's no surprise that Britney's mom, Lynne, isn't all that thrilled with Federline's actions, but does anyone know the whole story? Even though there were reports of Britney taking away Kevin's beloved car earlier this week, there have also been explanations of the car needing a new battery and with a Ferrari, the dealer probably comes to pick it up for you.
Ah, the saga continues ... we hope.
Salim Jordan is Editor and Publisher of MoreThanLinks.com. Bringing you the best informed content on the web.
Salim Jordan may be contacted at http://www.morethanlinks.com
by Colleen Langenfeld
Name three things that don't look like they have anything in common, but are, in fact, genuinely related. That's right, check out that title again. Motherhood, cheerleading and Britney Spears.
If you are living anywhere in the Western world, you probably know who Britney Spears is. For starters, she's an immensely popular, talented pop music entertainer. For the purpose of our conversation here, Britney Spears is also a young mom and as such has attracted some media attention of late. I don't know about you, but I do not envy her difficult (if not impossible) task of learning a profound and humbling new skill (parenting) in the public spotlight. Being a new mom is just plain hard. It is also an exhilarating, sometimes overwhelming and definitely scary undertaking that requires a lot of support and encouragement. And that's where the cheerleading comes in.
Young moms need our help. The task a new mom is taking on is absolutely vital. She is raising our next generation.
This is incredibly important, folks.
I have four children of my own ranging in ages from 24 to 6 years. Obviously, that's an interesting spread of ages. That means I've seen how this parenting thing works, from infancy to adulthood. In fact, I have parented across a generation, including more than just a few societal changes.
And to be honest, I genuinely feel for Britney Spears.
Why? Why would I have compassion for a rich, talented young mother who can afford to hire all the 'help' she needs? Because, as Britney has probably already discovered, sometimes hired help is not what you're looking for. Sometimes in life you need someone who really cares about you and your new baby. Someone who's already traveled the road you're now navigating. Someone who will tell you the truth in love and hold your hand a bit, while you find your footing.
When I was a young mom, I looked to my own mother for help. She was fantastic. She would help with anything I wanted her to. Mom gave me advice when I asked for it and let me figure out a whole bunch of stuff on my own, which is always a good thing. However, she lived hundreds of miles away. She did what she could, but mostly I was on my own, with a new baby (and a new marriage).
I don't know anything about Britney Spears' relationship with her mom, but I hope it's a great one. Frankly, however, not every new mom has her own mom to lean on. Even more than that, for a variety of reasons, a new mom might not want to involve Grandma even if she could. But that doesn't change the reality of new motherhood. A new mother's needs remain the same.
I gotta tell you, there are a ton of new moms like Britney Spears out there and they need our help!
As a society, we must start supporting these young moms. Each of us, who are able, must find a new mom in our own world. A young mom just starting out and in need of encouragement, wise counsel, and a listening ear. A new mom who could really use her own personal cheerleader! The quality of our society is hanging on issues just like this one. In this case, to improve how families get started, we don't need new legislation or more social programs.
We just need women with empathetic hearts who have already been there, done that, reaching out to the new moms like Britney Spears in our neighborhoods. Offering to be a sort of mentor mom who can offer little tidbits of mothering advice when needed, can admire these new babies (new moms need to have their babies admired a lot!), can listen to a wide variety of frustrations and then, maybe most importantly, tell that new mom what a great job she's doing. Because if she's like the vast majority of new moms, she IS doing a fantastic job at a new, tiring and somewhat overwhelming task. She especially needs to have that loving pat-on-the-back because it will be a LONG time before her baby tells her 'thanks, Mom'.
This is a chance for all of us to make things better, not just be frustrated or shake our heads in disapproval. Being a new mom is one of the toughest things a human being can do.
Britney Spears and all of you other new moms out there; hang in there, girls. You can do it.
Colleen Langenfeld has been parenting for over 25 years and helps other busy moms at http://www.paintedgold.com.Colleen Langenfeld may be contacted at http://www.paintedgold.com or mailbox@paintedgold.com
by Salim Jordan
Both The National Enquirer and Star Magazine are reporting that Pop Princess Britney Spears is going to have another child. These tabloids were the first to break the story of her first pregnancy, the very story that the singer continually denied until she was months along...
Sean Preston Federline, was born on September 14, 2005 in the Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, California to Britney Spears and Kevin Federline. Spears married Federline before twenty-seven guests in a surprise, non-denominational ceremony at a residence in Studio City, California on September 18, 2004. The legitimacy of the marriage was initially questioned, but on November 18, 2004, a representative of the Los Angeles County registrar's office confirmed Spears and Federline had successfully filed their marriage license with the county within ten days of their ceremony, and were therefore legally married.
The latest news comes just weeks after she was criticized for driving a car with her baby sitting on her lap, instead of in the car seat where the law (quite rightly) says he belongs. Her justification for such a reckless act was rather odd, so as a result, very few people believed it. She said she was afraid of the photographers that were trying to take pictures of her child, so to protect him, she just drove off - leaving him at risk for some terrible injuries had she crashed.
Britney seems to have put all the gossip that surrounded the incident behind her, however. According to the tabloids, she has been happily telling people that the telltale bump she has been seen carrying is NOT the remainder of her pregnancy weight gain, but evidence that another Federline baby is on the way.
"I'm pregnant!" revealed the 24 year-old pop star to another woman in the spa at Maui's Four Seasons Hotel where Britney, Kevin, and their baby son Preston are staying.
Britney recently took off to New Orleans without her husband, forcing him to follow her there to celebrate Mardi Gras. From Louisiana, she jetted off to Hawaii with Kevin in tow, causing people to speculate on the state of their relationship. Insiders are saying that the marriage is all but over, and Britney is in fact looking to lease a house on Maui where she can have the baby by herself.
The singer is no stranger to the tabloids. Whether it is kissing Madonna or marrying a childhood friend only to have it annulled 55 hours later, the pop icon always gives the media plenty to talk about.
Salim Jordan is Editor and Publisher of MoreThanLinks.com. Bringing you the best informed content on the web. Salim Jordan may be contacted at http://www.morethanlinks.com
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