Posts Tagged ‘memorial day’
Hats Off to Robert Downey
May 26th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff
Will Britney Show in Court Today?
May 29th, 2008
There is no doubt that Britney Spears has managed to make a remarkable transformation since being ordered by the court to cede all financial and personal decision-making to a conservatorship run by her father, Jamie Spears. But if she wants to make the leap toward getting her independence back, the pop star is going to have to prove herself to the judge.
Brit may have a chance to do just that on Thursday, when her father and lawyers for the conservatorship are due in court to discuss, among other things, whether or not the mother of two is ready to get back some control over her life.
"It’s a lot like the last time she was in court for the custody hearings," a case insider explains to OK!. "In that case, she had been evaluated by the court to judge her parenting skills. This time, it’s about her being able to care for herself."
And though Brit is not legally required to be there for this latest hearing, her presence would be in her best interest. "If she wants more freedoms, she’ll be there," says the source. "It’s highly unlikely Judge Goetz would sign off on changes to the conservatorship order without being able to look Britney in the eye."
So will she show or won’t she? We’ll have to wait until 1:30pm PT to find out.
Cover Story: Brit’s Private Mommy Moments
May 28th, 2008 / Author: OK! Staff
It’s hard to believe that just five months ago, Britney Spears shocked the world by holing up inside her home with her youngest son Jayden James while the authorities attempted to return the one-year-old child to the custody of his father, Kevin Federline.
But on May 26, it was not only a completely different scene but a different Britney who snuggled and played with her sons Sean Preston,2, and Jayden,21 months, as the little family rang in the Memorial Day holiday at her Studio City, Calif., home.
"Sean Preston wouldn’t let go of Britney," an eyewitness tells OK!. "He didn’t want to leave her side. Every time she tried to put him down, he would clinch himself closer to her." At one point, the toddler hit his hand, and ran to his mother for comfort. "Sean started crying, and then he was resting his head on Britney’s shoulder."
Friends say Britney has finally accepted the help she needs to get better, taking her court-mandated parenting classes seriously and even reading self-help books — most recently Jack Canfield’s Key to Living the Law of Attraction: A Simple Guide to Creating the Life of Your Dreams.
Pals of the singer say it’s this commitment to recovery that is finally allowing Britney to become the mother she always meant to be.
"Her biggest regret is losing her boys, and now’s the time to put that right," a source tells OK!. Her efforts seem to be working. On May 6, she was finally awarded more time during her visitation–a boost from 9 hours a week to 27.
Brit seems to have straightened her love life out as well. Gone are the bad-boys she used to romance. In their place — Jason Trawick, Brit’s agent at William Morris and an all-around regular guy — thoughtful, intelligent and completely uninterested in sharing the spotlight.
And the best part — Britney’s dad and conservator, Jamie Spears, loves the match!
"There’s no doubt that Jamie, approves of Jason — and why wouldn’t he?" the agent’s friend tells OK!. "Jason would never take advantage of Britney. I’m glad that she’s finally found a good guy who isn’t interested in her fame or her fortune."
For the entire story on Brit’s new relationship with Jason, pick up the new issue of OK! — on sale everywhere Thursday!
Mother Nature Sours Britney’s BBQ Bash
May 26th, 2008 / Author: OK! Staff
What better way for any mom — especially one who doesn’t get to see her children every day — to celebrate Memorial Day weekend than with a poolside party with her family? And that’s exactly what Britney Spears had planned on Monday, as she was joined by her two sons and her father for what should have been a glorious Southern California day.
Alas, Mother Nature was not on the pop star’s side yesterday.
"She started setting up around 1pm for what was intended to be an all-out bash," one insider tells OK!. Brit’s dad, Jamie Spears, is a trained cook and was supposed to be preparing a feast on the grill at the singer’s home inside her exclusive, gated community called The Summit.
But as occasional sprinkles and very un-California 59-degree temperatures persisted, it became obvious after a few hours that it was just not meant to happen.
Around 5pm, the revelry all seemed to end, as Sean Preston and Jayden James were driven back to the home of their father, Kevin Federline, and Jamie retired to his own home in nearby Studio City.
Hopefully, this minor disappointment won’t get the pop star down. After all, there will be plenty more chances for Brit to party with her family — for example, when little sis Jamie Lynn Spears gives birth.
