Britney Spears stuns in teeny bikinis and vows to ‘get in shape’ as she battles to oust dad Jamie from conservatorship

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Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentUndeterred by the pandemic, the wheels of Switzerland’s film production machine kept on spinning in 2021, churning out the meticulously made multicultural co-productions the country is known for that scored slots at top festivals.Works by young directors such as Elie Grappe, whose coming-of-age drama “Olga” launched at Cannes; Niccolò Castelli’s terrorism-themed “Atlas,” which bowed at Locarno; and also the VR project “Caves” by Carlos Isabel Garcìa, which premiered at Venice; provided a preamble to the exceptionally strong Swiss presence at this year’s Berlinale.Berlin sees a record-breaking two competition slots filled by new works from established Swiss directors, Ursula Meier’s “The Line” and Michael Koch’s “A Piece of Sky,” plus several more Swiss titles in other sections. “In the worst year ever we shot three productions back-to-back during the pandemic; somehow we got used to it,” says Oscar-nominated Max Karli (“My Life as a Zucchini”), who is among the producers of “The Line” via his Geneva-based Bandita Productions, in tandem with Pauline Gygax.In Switzerland, the film and TV industry held firm last year as one of the few sectors where camera crews and actors continued to work, unlike advertising, which shuttered completely for many months.“It was quite hard because we were shooting without insurance pertaining to anything linked to the pandemic,” Karli says, though some government subsidies were made available for physical productions struck by COVID infections.But, as Karli and other Swiss producers point out, Switzerland is a confederation.

John Hopewell Chief International CorrespondentLola Arabia, the United Arab Emirates label of Oscar-winning Spanish producer Andrés Vicente Gómez (“Belle Epoque”), has struck a 12-movie co-production deal with Dubai-based Charisma Group.The alliance will take in a range of titles, from $2 million-budgeted contemporary comedies to banner productions budgeted at $40 million, revolving around contemporary and historic stories of West Asia.The partners aim to produce an average of four films a year, said Charisma Group co-president Ayham Al Ziyoud.Development has begun on the whole slate. “Although in principle we plan projects with modest budgets, these will be increased in the following year once we find the rights partners outside the Gulf States,” Gómez said.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentAt 81, Italian horror maestro Dario Argento is busier than ever.The director of a string of cult chiller classics starting in the 1970s, including “The Bird With the Crystal Plumage,” “Suspiria” and “Deep Red,” was at Cannes last July with his acting debut in Gaspar Noe’s “Vortex,” about a pair of old lovers. Argento was also celebrated last year with a new book by Italian critic Steve Della Casa and a retro at New York’s Lincoln Center.

Liverpool star Luis Diaz was so good on his Premier League debut against Leicester that he had the BT Sport pundits “drooling” over him, according to Michael Owen.There is a lot of excitement around Diaz, who joined Liverpool in the January transfer window from Porto for an initial fee of £37.5million, which could increase by a further £12.5m.Liverpool fans got a chance to see him for the first time in the 3-1 win over Cardiff City in the FA Cup on the weekend, but the Colombian international made his full debut at Anfield on Thursday night. He didn’t disappoint, putting in an exciting performance on the left side of Jurgen Klopp ’s front three as the hosts ran out 2-0 winners over Leicester.

Coldplay have reacted to BLACKPINK member Rosé‘s recent cover of their 2008 song ‘Viva La Vida’.The K-pop idol shared a new stripped-down, live studio cover of Coldplay’s seminal 2008 track earlier today (February 11) in celebration of her birthday, accompanied by The Black Label producer LØREN on guitar.The British band have since taken notice of her cover, sharing a link to the video on their Instagram Story, while wishing the Korean-Australian singer a happy birthday. “Love this.

Sam Asghari has been spotted working out in Hawaii, without his girlfriend of nearly four years, Britney Spears. The 27-year-old personal trainer was snapped going for a shirtless run on May 5 while vacationing on the island of Maui. He wore blue shorts for the workout and carried a grey shirt in his hand, which matched his grey and white sneakers. The Iranian-born hunk also carried a water bottle as he sported his signature beard and had a serious expression on his face.

He's been attached to pop superstar Britney Spears since early 2017.But Sam Asghari was on his own on Wednesday when he was spotted out on a shirtless walk on the beach while vacationing on the island of Maui in Hawaii.The 27-year-old personal trainer cooled down by the shore as he highlighted his fit physique in a pair of blue swim trunks. Beach body: Britney Spears' boyfriend Sam Asghari, 27, showed off his abs and thick biceps during a solo beach stroll on Hawaii's island of Maui on WednesdaySam also had on a pair of gray-and-white trainer, which were coated in a layer of wet sand.He carried his gray shirt in his hand, plus a bottle of water to stay hydrated.

Instagram that her personal trainer boyfriend Sam Asghari, 27, inspired her to up her game with a healthier diet and exercise regime due to his buff body.However, Britney admitted that her body changed too much as a result of her efforts and left her feeling “vulnerable”.Opening up about the situation, the singer said: “In the past two weeks I’ve said that’s it … I have got to get in shape considering my boyfriend’s body is hotter than hot!!!!“I was like s**t where the hell am I supposed to start … so I run a lot and try to eat clean and be mindful with my food unless I cheat, like last night when I ate a container of peanuts !!!!”Addressing the change in her figure, Britney admitted: “And then it hit me … I might look better but I felt too

It makes Sam Asghari “very proud” that Britney Spears is “deciding that she wants to talk about her conservatorship in court,” a source close to Britney’s boyfriend EXCLUSIVELY tells HollywoodLife. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny scheduled a hearing for this to happen on June 23, marking the first time in two years since Britney has talked about her conservatorship, which last happened in May of 2019 (even that time, her words didn’t leave the courtroom).

Britney Spears is focusing on her health — all thanks to her hunk boyfriend, Sam Asghari!

supports HTML5 videoBritney Spears didn’t like the way she looked after embarking on a weight loss journey to match her boyfriend’s ‘hotter than hot’ body. The Slave 4 U singer was inspired by her partner Sam Asghari’s buff physique to begin training harder and adopting a healthier diet. However, the results turned out not to be what Britney was looking for. Opening up about her body image, the singer wrote in an Instagram post: ‘In the past two weeks I’ve said that’s it … I have got to get in shape considering my boyfriend’s body is hotter than hot

Britney Spears appeared in high spirits as she confidently showed off a collection of bikinis while reflecting on getting into shape.

Britney Spears, 39, looks totally incredible! The pop princess took to Instagram on April 27 to share a fun Reel of her looking super svelte in two different bikinis and revealed that she recently decided she had  to “get in shape.”

Britney Spears couldn't have looked happier as she made a rare appearance at a friend's wedding with boyfriend Sam Asghari over the weekend.The icon's impending conservatorship hearing appeared to be the furthest thing from her mind as she posed for snaps with her smitten other half.The 39-year-old was certainly dressed for the occasion in a tight one-shouldered royal blue mini dress which she teamed with a pair of black high heels.The Oops... I Did It Again! hitmaker wore a pair of chic shades, a pearl necklace and sported a glamorous blowdry in the pictures shared by Sam.

Britney Spears made a rare appearance out and about over the weekend as she attended a friend's wedding with her boyfriend Sam Asghari.

Britney Spears back on the dance floor? Nature is healing after all!

Britney Spears and her boyfriend, Sam Asghari, enjoyed a rare night out on Saturday, attending the wedding of Asghari's pal.

Britney Spears, 39, was a gorgeous sight to see during her latest date night with boyfriend Sam Asghari, 27. The singer could be seen posing in a series of Instagram photos the hunk posted on Apr. 25 and she wore a figure-flattering dark blue mini dress. She also wore matching heels, a necklace, and sunglasses as her long blonde locks were down and wavy.

Date night! Britney Spears attended a wedding with boyfriend Sam Asghari, and the couple showed PDA as they danced and celebrated his friend’s nuptials.

They got at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine earlier this month.And Britney Spears and her beau Sam Asghari used their newfound protection to enjoy a friend's wedding on Saturday.Sam posted photos and videos from the event to his Instagram account over the weekend, including some fun clips of him and the 39-year-old pop icon letting loose on the dance floor. Celebration: Britney Spears, 39, and her boyfriend Sam Asghari were dressed to the nines as they attending a wedding over the weekend and got down on the dance floorSam shared some photos of the two looking as dapper as ever during downtime at the weeding.Britney highlighted her svelte frame in a navy blue dress that exposed one shoulder and showcased her hourglass figure.