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Federline Bro: I Fathered Britney's Kid

It just all goes way downhill very quickly from there

(Newser) - Just in case the holidays had you thinking your family was the craziest to ever grace the planet, here's Britney Spears' former in-laws to the rescue: In what Radar is calling "bombshell court papers," the brother of Kevin Federline (Spears' ex-husband No. 2, for those keeping track...

Trouble in Paradise for Britney, Jason?

Sources say end is in sight for Spears, Trawick

(Newser) - Rumors have been swirling for a while now that the end is in sight for Britney Spears and fiance Jason Trawick , but the New York Post reports that the pair will be spending the holidays together in Louisiana with Spears' family. And in a new interview with People , Britney—...

20 Biggest Pop Culture Letdowns of 2012

C'mon, Gwen, this is the best you can do after four years?

(Newser) - It's the end of the year: time to look back on the things we loved —and the things that severely, severely disappointed us. Zap2it runs down the 20 biggest pop culture letdowns of 2012:
  • Tim Tebow: He was awesome with the Broncos, but since being traded to the
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2012&#39;s Top-Earning Musician Might Surprise You
2012's Top-Earning Musician Might Surprise You
'forbes' list
Nov 30, 2012 10:41 AM CST

2012's Top-Earning Musician Might Surprise You

'Forbes' releases annual list of highest-paid musicians

(Newser) - The top-earning musician of 2012 is ... Dr. Dre? Yes, the rapper tops Forbes ' annual list of the highest-paid musicians, thanks mostly to his wildly successful Beats headphone line, which also scored him a spot in Forbes' top five highest-paid celebrities this year . The top 10 musicians who raked in...

Judge Tosses Lawsuit by Britney's Ex-Manager

All claims by Sam Lutfi against pop star, family dismissed

(Newser) - Sorry, Sam: A judge has thrown out the lawsuit brought by Britney Spears' ex-manager. The move lets the Spears family off the hook after Sam Lutfi alleged libel, battery, and breach of contract. Brit's parents, Jamie and Lynn, had filed a motion yesterday to eliminate Lutfi's battery claim...

10 Stars Who've Gotten Revenge ... via Song

Obviously, Taylor Swift is on this list

(Newser) - Taylor Swift's new album, of course, contains quite a few references to ex-boyfriends , including the breakup anthem, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together." In her honor, Radar rounds up nine more celebrities who got revenge via music:
  • Nick Lachey wrote "What's Left of Me"
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18 Stars You'd Never Guess Are Related

Brad and Angie both have political ties

(Newser) - You may have heard that Ancestry.com just uncovered a link between four famous Canadians: Yep, Justin Bieber, Ryan Gosling, Celine Dion, and Avril Lavigne are all distantly related. Celebuzz reveals more celebrities and other VIPs who are actually family:
  • Hillary Clinton and Angelina Jolie are ninth cousins twice removed.
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10 Artists Who Turned Down Hit Songs

Just think, Janet could have had 'How Will I Know'

(Newser) - Sometimes celebrities aren't so lucky—as evidenced by these 10 musical artists who rejected songs that later turned into hits by someone else. From Celebuzz :
  • Leona Lewis recorded "We Found Love" before Rihanna, but didn't want to commit. "Mine's better," she says, although she
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Britney Spears: Former Meth Addict?
 Britney Spears: 
 Former Meth Addict? 
trial begins
Oct 19, 2012 9:05 AM CDT

Britney Spears: Former Meth Addict?

That's what Sam Lutfi argues as his lawsuit opens

(Newser) - Britney Spears' former manager Sam Lutfi is suing her parents and conservators for millions, claiming he had an agreement to get 15% of her earnings—and of course, since Lutfi was Britney's confidante during her head-shaving phase, the first day of the trial yesterday included some scandalous claims. Lutfi'...

4 Years Later, Britney's Still 'Heavily Monitored'

Spears' family, friends just trying to keep her safe, source says

(Newser) - Britney Spears' life, at least as reported by Radar , does not sound all that fun. More than four years after her conservatorship started, her cell phone and Internet use are still "restricted and heavily monitored," a source tells the gossip site. Of course, all of this is "...

Psy Teaches Ellen, Britney His Horse Dance

'Gangnam Style' rapper makes surprise appearance

(Newser) - Even Britney Spears loves Korean rapper Psy's outrageously popular "Gangnam Style," and in an episode of Ellen DeGeneres' talk show airing today, Brit gets to learn how to do the video's now-famous "horse dance." Gawker and Reddit spotted the clip, which is mostly hilarious—...

9 Celebs Playboy Rejected

Sorry, Courtney Stodden...

(Newser) - Difficult as this may be to believe, Playboy is apparently not as entranced by newly-legal child bride Courtney Stodden as her 52-year-old hubby is: Stodden has been lobbying for a spread now that she's 18, but the magazine reportedly rejected her because she's been overly "enhanced."...

7 Stars Banned From Swanky Hotels

Lindsay Lohan joins these other classy folks

(Newser) - Think Lindsay Lohan is the first celebrity to get completely banned from a fancypants hotel ? Think again. The Stir rounds up six more:
  • Britney Spears: Like Lohan, she got herself banned from the Chateau Marmont in 2007. In her case, it was because she allegedly smeared food all over
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Hollywood's 13 Hottest Republicans

It's not just the old fogies like Clint Eastwood who lean to the right

(Newser) - Think all the hottest celebrities are Democrats? (Hello, George Clooney and Sarah Jessica Parker .) Well, you're wrong: E! rounds up 13 sexy Hollywood Republicans:
  • Nick Lachey: Like his former wife , he swings Republican.
  • Britney Spears: The GOP once held a fundraiser at one of her DC concerts.
  • Hilary
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Why Lady Gaga Records Naked
 Why Lady Gaga Records Naked 
Aug 28, 2012 10:01 AM CDT

Why Lady Gaga Records Naked

Plus, Britney Spears has some bra issues

(Newser) - When you buy Lady Gaga's next album, think about this: She recorded it buck naked. She's been doing her vocals in the studio "completely starkers," a wonderfully British source tells the Sun , because "she thinks it makes her voice sound better." She's also...

8 Bizarre Celeb Auctions
 8 Bizarre Celeb Auctions 
brit's gum ... for $14K?!
Aug 25, 2012 6:48 AM CDT

8 Bizarre Celeb Auctions

How much would you pay ... for Britney's ABC gum?

(Newser) - If you had the money and nothing better to spend it on, it might be kinda neat to own, say, lyrics hand-written by John Lennon or an iconic costume worn by Marilyn Monroe . But some of the stuff people buy at celebrity auctions will make you raise your eyebrows, to...

15 Strange Celebrity Friendships
 15 Weird Celebrity Friendships 
Aug 12, 2012 11:48 AM CDT

15 Weird Celebrity Friendships

You wouldn't guess these pairs hang out as often as they do

(Newser) - Paris Hilton is good friends with ... Kathy Griffin? Yep. You might expect the comedian would spend her time mocking the socialite, but they've actually been spotted shopping and sunbathing together. Fox News rounds up 14 more "unlikely celebrity BFFs":
  • Tyra Banks and Clay Aiken: The supermodel once wrote
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7 Celebrity Businesses That Totally Flopped

Vegan shoes? 'Pastamania'? Really?

(Newser) - You'd think that a celebrity endorsement would be a surefire way to get a business off the ground—but that's not always the case, as these seven celebrities and their epic business fails prove, the Huffington Post notes:
  • Natalie Portman: She tried to hawk vegan shoes in 2008,
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Day 1 of X Factor: Brit a Drama Queen?

Spears dogged by rumors that she stormed out of taping

(Newser) - New judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato had their first X Factor taping yesterday, and of course there were rumors of bad behavior. TMZ reports that Spears stormed off the set upset after a contestant did a less-than-stellar version of her song "Hold It Against Me," forcing...

Forbes' Most Powerful Celeb Is ... J.Lo?!

Jennifer Lopez manages comeback to top annual list

(Newser) - Jennifer Lopez went from superstar to has-been … and has now apparently swung back to superstar. The American Idol judge tops the latest Celebrity 100, Forbes ’ annual list of the stars with the most money and fame , with $52 million in earnings over the past year. In addition to...

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