Britney Spears teases new music with epic Blackout throwback as she continues to embrace freedom after conservatorship

Britney Spears was invited by two U.S. lawmakers, Democrats Charlie Crist of Florida and Eric Swalwell of California, to “meet with us in Congress” and share her struggle to end the conservatorship her father Jamie oversaw that controlled much of her life.

Britney Spears has some new members in her family!

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentIs Britney Spears headed to Washington D.C.?The pop star and her attorney, Mathew Rosengart, have been invited by Congress to speak about guardianships and conservatorships. The outreach from Capitol Hill follows Spears’ recent legal victory — the singer was freed from a 13-year conservatorship in Nov.

Britney Spears may be off to congress.

Britney Spears has had a career full of thrilling accomplishments and achievements, having broken multiple records and graced some of the world's most important stages.MORE: Britney Spears and Cher both lived in this $6.9million New York penthouse - photosHowever, she revealed in her latest social media post that she'd added another feather to her cap that touched her in a whole new way.WATCH: Father of Britney Spears files to end singer's conservatorshipShe took to Instagram to share a picture of a letter she'd received from the Congress of the United States asking her to share her story of overcoming her years-long conservatorship.Britney posted the letter in its entirety, which highlighted that there were "concerning issues that are commonplace in the guardianship and conservatorship process," and commended her for her "inspiring fight."MORE: Britney Spears' fans praise the star as singer sends cease and desist to sister Jamie LynnThe letter proposed a formal invitation for her to meet with Congress to "describe in your own words how you achieved justice," stating that it would "empower countless others outside the millions that are already inspired by you and your art."The singer shared her own reaction to the letter by writing: "I was immediately flattered and at the time I wasn't nearly at the healing stage I'm in now. A post shared by Britney Spears (@britneyspears)Britney posted the letter she received from Congress inviting her to share her story"Number 1 - I'm grateful that my story was even ACKNOWLEDGED!!! Because of the letter, I felt heard and like I mattered for the first time in my life!!! She continued: "I wish I would have been [brave]…I was so scared and nothing is worse than your own family doing what

Britney Spears is reflecting on an important invitation.

Variety for a new interview marking the cult movie’s milestone anniversary.“When we would have screenings for the film… she would see what an impact she had and how this movie really affected people,” Davis, 60, recalled. “I think there was a lot of pressure.”Davis says that pressure, combined with hardships in her personal life, caused Spears to break.

Although Britney Spears, 40, has made it clear that she’s done with her family, her mom Lynne Spears, 66, is still reaching out to the singer — at least on Instagram. The one-sided interaction happened on Feb. 15, when Britney posted footage of her adorable Australian shepherd puppy named Sawyer that she and fiancé Sam Asghari took home from Hawaii. The “Toxic” hitmaker gushed over the cute canine in her lengthy caption, which led her millions of followers, Lynne included, to post messages about Sawyer in the comments section.

Furry friends galore! Britney Spears recently added two new members to her family — and they’re extremely cute.

Britney Spears and her fiancé, Sam Asghari, are expanding their family! The 40-year-old pop star took to Instagram to share a precious new video of her Australian shepherd puppy, Sawyer. The little fuzz ball has piercing blue eyes and white-and-tan fur. «I'm introducing the new edition to my family… his name is Sawyer and he's a white Australian shepherd with blue eyes !!!!!» Spears captioned a video of her new pet. «I found him in Maui like a dream and took him home with me immediately.»Spears and Asghari recently returned from a trip to Hawaii in January.

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are expanding their family! The 40-year-old pop star too to her Instagram page to share a precious new video of her Australian shepherd puppy, Sawyer. The little fuzz ball has piercing blue eyes and white and tan fur. «I'm introducing the new edition to my family… his name is Sawyer and he's a white Australian shepherd with blue eyes !!!!!» Spears captioned the video on Instagram. «I found him in Maui like a dream and took him home with me immediately.»Spears and her fiancé, Asghari recently returned from a trip to Hawaii in January.

A penthouse with a massive celebrity pedigree including former owners such as Britney Spears, Cher, Russell Simmons and Keith Richards is going on the market.Ian Slater from Compasslisted the condo in the NoHo area of Manhattan for $6.995 million on Monday.The 11th floor penthouse has been dubbed the Celebrity Penthouse in the Sky, and it was Spears who expanded the unit into its current form. Celeb:A penthouse with a massive celebrity pedigree including former owners such as Britney Spears, Cher, Russell Simmons and Keith Richards is going on the market Condo:Ian Slater from Compass listed the condo in the NoHo area of Manhattan for $6.995 million on MondaySpears owned the penthouse for four years, and lived there when she released her 2003 hit single Toxic.During her time there, she expanded the penthouse using two conjoining units, creating the 3,787-square-foot unit that it is today.

Britney Spears revealed on Tuesday that her recent Hawaiian vacation led her to expand her family with a new dog.The 40-year-old pop superstar unveiled her intensely cute Australian Shepherd Sawyer in a short closeup video posted to Instagram in which she joked that her love for him was only 'second' to how she felt about her fiancé Sam Asghari.The singer–songwriter also included a new edit of an earlier dancing video in which Sawyer had a brief cameo. Growing family: Britney Spears, 40, revealed she had gotten an adorable Australian Shepherd puppy named Sawyer in an Instagram video posted on Tuesday Feeling the rhythm: The singer–songwriter also included a new edit of an earlier dancing video in which Sawyer had a brief cameoBritney's new pup was relaxing peacefully in the clip, which showed off his mottled white-and-brown fur and his piercing blue eyes.His watery eyes made him look tired, and he briefly looked around the room before resting his head on one of his tiny paws.

Britney Spears found a new dancing buddy! The 40-year-old introduced fans to her adorable new puppy Sawyer with one of her signature Instagram videos. Her video started off with a closeup of her adorable new pup. Sawyer laid down and gave his best puppy dog eyes to the camera. “Geez …. can you have two loves of your lives because he comes in second !!!!  I’m introducing the new edition to my family,” she wrote in the caption. “his name is Sawyer and he’s a white Australian shepherd with blue eyes !!!!! I found him in Maui like a dream and took him home with me immediately.”

Britney Spears made her acting debut opposite Zoe Saldana and Taryn Manning in the coming-of-age film Crossroads, which hit theaterson February 15, 2002.And on its 20th anniversary, director Tamra Davis spoke toVarietyabout working with the 40-year-old singer, who hoped the role would allow her to 'take control' of her image and go in a mature direction.Davis, 60, recalled meeting Spears for the first time in a Las Vegas hotel suite where the star greeted her in just 'a little T-shirt and underwear' and admitted to getting 'hammered' the night before.She also dished on Spears' then-boyfriend Justin Timberlake, 41, spending a lot of time on set of Crossroads and how he was 'so supportive' of the Toxic hitmaker. Looking back: On the 20th anniversary of Crossroads, director Tamra Davis recalled to Variety what it was like working with Britney Spears, who hoped the role would allow her to 'take control' of her image and take it in a more mature direction; Spears pictured in 2002Davis commenced the interview by admitting that she originally did not want to direct the film after learning that it would be starring Spears in the leading role.'At first, I said no.

It has been 20 years since Britney Spears’ “Crossroads” hit theatres.

Britney Spears’ former NYC penthouse, originally owned by Cher, just hit the market for $6.995M. This gem has quite the background story. Ready?

Elizabeth Wagmeister Senior CorrespondentTwenty years ago, “Crossroads” hit theaters. The first feature film to star Britney Spears, the teenage road trip movie was panned by critics, but loved by audiences.

Sam Asghari is celebrating Valentine’s with his wifey-to-be … or is it his “wife” now?! The Iranian actor posted an adorable mirror selfie with fiancée Britney Spears and technically called her his “wife” in the post, causing many to wonder if the two have already tied the knot.

Valentine's Day.Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears and Sam Asghari, the Beckhams, as well as Mandy Moore, Salma Hayek and more are celebrating Feb. 14 with sweet and heartfelt posts for their significant others.

He frequently refers to her as his 'wife' on Instagram, although it is unclear if the engaged couple have already walked down the aisle.And on Monday, Sam Asghari shared a snap of himself with Britney Spears, 40, for a cute mirror selfie, once again referring to her as his 'wife.'The actor and model, 27, wrote: 'Happy wife. happy life. Happy Valentine's Day my lioness.' So cute:He frequently refers to her as his 'wife' on Instagram, making it unclear if the engaged couple have already walked down the aisle.