Britney Spears Files Petition Asking Court to Deny Mom Lynne's Request for Attorney Fees

Drew Barrymore is publicly speaking out after Britney Spears shared a kind post about her on Apr. 6. The actress, 47, commented on the 40-year-old singer’s sweet message, which called her “beautiful,” in a new sneak peek of an upcoming episode of The Drew Barrymore Show, and explained it took her a few days to answer because she wanted to “choose” her “words the right way.”

Drew Barrymore is responding to Britney Spears' complimentary Instagram post about her and fellow actress Kate Hudson.Spears gushed over Barrymore and Hudson in a post shared Wednesday, where she named them as the 'two most beautiful' celebrities she has ever seen.Two days later, Barrymore confessed to being beyond flattered by Spears' kind words, and that she had held back her direct reaction because she wants to 'choose my words carefully because it is such a moment for me.'Scroll down to video Emotions running high: An obviously flattered Drew Barrymore shared why she hadn't directly responded to Britney Spears' complimentary Instagram post from two days earlierSpears began this shining example of sisterhood between womenby writing, 'I will tell you guys a little secret … I've met 1000s of celebrities in the business … but I have to say the 2 people where I literally went speechless were @katehudson and @drewbarrymore.'She continued, 'They are by far the 2 most beautiful people I have ever seen in my life !!! Like shocking !!!' alongside two images of the actresses.

Britney Spears on Thursday took to Instagram to sound off on her ongoing feud with her family, as well as showing off a series of new outfits she obtained while on a Mexican resort vacation with her fiancé Sam Asghari.'When you finally can drive alone ..... and keep going!!!!' the musical artist, 40, told her 40.3 million Instagram followers in a post (she later removed) about five months after the end of the 13-year conservatorship her father Jamie Spears presided over.

Britney Spears‘ fiancé Sam Asghari was looking more handsome than ever on their latest vacation! The 28-year-old model posed in front a picturesque blue pool and ocean with plenty of palm trees in the double image post shared via Instagram on Thursday, April 7. In the caption Britney, 40, referred to fiancé Sam as her “husband” — perhaps teasing that their wedding isn’t too far off.

Britney Spears is opening up about her experience in the entertainment industry, revealing that while she has met over “1000 celebrities,” she had the most positive experience meeting Kate Hudson and Drew Barrymore.The 40-year-old singer, who is rumored to be making new music, says the two celebrities are “by far the 2 most beautiful people” she has ever seen in her life, revealing an awkward encounter she had with Kate.“I had to open my stupid mouth with Kate so I ran away immediately,” she explained, and it seems the two stars made a friendship afterwards, as Hudson even sent the singer a happy birthday video in 2021, with her brother Oliver Hudson.And about Drew, Britney says she “went mute” when she first met the actress, explaining that she was a little starstruck and it was “shocking.”The talk show host has previously talked about the singer, revealing that she sent Britney “personal videos” during her court fight, before her 13-year conservatorship finally came to an end, supporting her in the process.Drew said at the time she wanted to “really show her I’m someone who has understood what a journey is like,“ adding that she doesn’t “compare” to her, “but I’m here to support her if there’s anything she needs in private.”

Britney Spears has objected to paying her mother’s huge legal fees.It is reported that Lynne Spears accumulated £460,000 in lawyer’s fees during the singer’s highly-publicised legal battle to end her conservatorship, which was ultimately terminated last November after 13 years.According to documents obtained by PA and reported by Variety, Britney has formally opposed Lynne’s request for the significant sum of money.The documents read: “Lynne Spears and her counsel seek payment of legal fees and costs – from Britney Spears – of more than $660,000 (£460,000). Britney Spears opposes the Petition in its entirety.”Additionally, Britney’s filing said: “Britney Spears has for decades been her family’s sole breadwinner, supporting her entire family.”The document also claimed that Lynne is currently living in a property that is owned by and being paid for by her pop star daughter.It read: “It warrants noting that Lynne Spears has for at least a decade resided in a large, expensive house owned by Britney Spears in Kentwood, Louisiana, for which her daughter has also continuously – and generously – paid Lynne Spears’s utilities, telephone services, insurance, property taxes, landscaping, pool work, pest control, repairs, and maintenance, totalling approximately $1.7m (£1.3m).”Lynne applied for Britney’s estate to cover her legal expenses shortly before the conservatorship was ended in late 2021.

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentBritney Spears is objecting to her mother’s request to pay $663,202.84 in attorney’s fees, in conjunction with her conservatorship.The objection marks the latest move in the pop star’s ongoing and drawn-out legal battle. The singer’s attorney, Mathew Rosengart, filed new court documents ahead of a Wednesday hearing — where no decision was made — asking a judge to deny Lynne Spears’ petition for her famous daughter to foot her hefty legal bills.“Britney Spears has for decades been her family’s sole breadwinner, supporting her entire family,” Rosengart stated in a filing on Tuesday with the Los Angeles Superior Court.“Lynne Spears and her counsel seek payment of legal fees and costs — from Britney Spears — of more than $660,000,” Rosengart’s filing states, arguing that there is “no legal authority” supporting the singer’s mother’s request, since she was not an official party involved with the conservatorship.

Britney Spears is opposing efforts from her mother Lynne Spears to collect $660,000 from her to cover legal fees linked to the singer's long-running conservatorship battle.Britney's lawyer Mathew Rosengart appeared in court Tuesday on behalf of the musical artist, 40, to argue against a petition Lynne, 66, filed in November of 2021 - the month that marked the end of the 13-year conservatorship her husband Jamie Spears, 69, presided over - requesting Britney pay her legal fees.'Britney Spears has for decades been her family's sole breadwinner, supporting her entire family,' Rosengart said in legal docs, reviewed by Page Six. The latest:Britney Spears, 40, is opposing efforts from her mother Lynne Spears, 66, to collect $660,000 from her to cover legal fees linked to the singer's long-running conservatorship battle.

Britney Spears won’t be shelling out any more cash to her family if her attorney has anything to say about it!

Britney Spears decided to pull a “Baby One More Time” and uploaded another spicy beach pic and video. The 40-year-old pop star took to Instagram and showed off a video of her rolling around in the sand while wearing a blue and white floral bikini.

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Britney Spears on Tuesday took to Instagram to display pages of art from a book she obtained while in Mexico, and commented on her ongoing battle with her family.'I found this art in a book in Mexico,' said the musical artist, 40, who displayed multiple images in the post. 'What do you THINK the story is about with this imagery???'I mean forget the mystery of it … the sacredness of it … the PRIVACY of it in a book … LET’S RUIN IT and rip its heart out of a book expose it to no use and PUT YOUR THOUGHTS ON IT!!!' The latest:Britney Spears, 40, on Tuesday took to Instagram to display pages of art from a book she obtained while in Mexico, and commented on her ongoing battle with her family.

Donatella Versace is revealing some details from her most recent meet-up with her pal Britney Spears. “She’s on vacation now,” the designer told Variety during the recent Vanity Fair Oscar party. “She’s doing well. I find her in an amazing state of mind.”

Britney Spears and fiancé Sam Asghari continue to soak up the sun! The adorable couple shared some of their best moments in an edited video Brit posted to her Instagram Tuesday, as they road a boat on what appeared to be a river or bay and shared some sweet kisses while holding on to their new puppy, Sawyer.

Donatella Versace is sharing some details about her recent meeting with Britney Spears.

Las Vegas has long been known for its quick and easy weddings. In fact on average 120,000 people choose Vegas as their wedding destination every single year so Britney, Kim and Kourtney are not that unusual with their choice! The typical Vegas wedding is small, spontaneous and fuss free.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorWelcome to this week’s “Just for Variety.”Donatella Versace was in Los Angeles for the Oscars, attending the Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards gala and the Vanity Fair party. She also caught up with her friend Britney Spears. Versace is designing a wedding dress for the newly liberated pop princess.

Britney Spears is giving us a little taste of what’s to come in her memoir!

Britney Spears has confirmed she has a memoir on the way. On Monday, the singer shared screenshots of her notes on Instagram, where she called the process, “healing and therapeutic.” She also mentioned her ex, Justin Timberlake, before sharing a couple of stories about her past.In late February, Page Six revealed that Britney sealed a multi-million dollar book deal that is said to be worth as much as $15 million.

Britney Spears has said that writing her memoir is “healing and therapeutic”.In a since-deleted Instagram post to fans, the pop star said that addressing her past is “hard” but suggested that her efforts will be worth it.“I’m writing a book at the moment and as it’s actually healing and therapeutic…it’s also hard bringing up past events in my life…I’ve never been able to express openly,” she wrote.“I can only imagine that I do sound childish but I was extremely young when those events took place…and addressing it now… I’m sure it seems irrelevant to most and I’m completely aware of that!”[via Billboard].Elsewhere in the post Spears criticised the memoirs written by her mother, Lynne Spears, and her younger sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, at a time when she “couldn’t even get a cup of coffee or drive [her] car or really anything” due to the legal conservatorship that controlled every aspect of her life for thirteen years.“I’m not the type of person to bring up UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATIONS,” Spears continued, “but come on LET’S ACTUALLY TALK ABOUT IT…Why do I say this? Well because I never felt heard ever! I was screaming inside and no matter what I said it was always looked down on.She concluded with another reference to Jamie Lynn and her Things I Should Have Said, writing: “So sorry if I’ve offended anyone by writing these stories…but just as my sister can legally mention my name in her book over 200 times…cry on TV…and get a heartfelt ‘awww’ from most…I also have the right to share a couple of paragraphs on my Instagram.”Spears’ fiancé Sam Asghari commented on the post: “I’m buying the first copy.”According to Variety, publisher Simon & Schuster agreed on a “record-breaking” deal in February with Spears that will see it

Britney Spears has leaked that she is now working on a tell-all book, and said she would spill previously unheard secrets about members of her family. The 40-year-old popstar appeared to drop big news with her Instagram followers on Monday night in a now-deleted post following a string of recent uploads about her dramatic past.Reports emerged in February that the Oops!...