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Faye Dunaway Film: Experts weigh in on Hollywood and "difficult" women

Faye Dunaway Film: Experts weigh in on Hollywood and "difficult" women

Years after being labeled "difficult," the actress's "diva" behavior and career downfall are being examined in the documentary "Faye."

By Sophie Lloyd On 6/9/24 at 5:00 AM EDT

Fans are concerned after fire department responds to Britney Spears

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Fans are concerned after fire department responds to Britney Spears

Britney Spears sparked concern after the fire department was called to the hotel she was staying at.

By Rosie Marder On 5/2/24 at 4:50 PM EDT

Britney Spears deactivates Instagram

Britney Spears deactivates Instagram

The pop star appears to have deleted her account following a slew of cryptic posts.

By Sophie Lloyd On 3/7/24 at 3:18 AM EST

Britney Spears makes name change

Britney Spears makes name change

Spears has edited her name on Instagram for the third time in the past two years, having changed it to "Channel 8" in 2022 before choosing "River Red" in 2023.

By Sophie Lloyd On 2/7/24 at 6:28 AM EST

Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake feud escalates

Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake feud escalates

A cryptic post on Instagram by Spears has just taken the beef between her and Timberlake to the next level.

By Sophie Lloyd On 2/2/24 at 6:10 AM EST

Justin Timberlake shades Britney Spears with mock apology

Justin Timberlake shades Britney Spears with mock apology

Timberlake is being torn apart online after a video circulated of him mocking his ex-girlfriend Spears.

By Billie Schwab Dunn On 2/1/24 at 3:21 AM EST

Justin Timberlake's eyes cause concern

Justin Timberlake's eyes cause concern

"What happened here?" asked fans following Timberlake's appearance on "Saturday Night Live" this weekend.

By Sophie Lloyd On 1/29/24 at 10:35 AM EST

Britney Spears' Justin Timberlake message sparks conspiracy theory

Britney Spears' Justin Timberlake message sparks conspiracy theory

Some of Britney Spears' fans are convinced a public apology to Timberlake was not written by the singer, launching a bizarre conspiracy theory.

By Sophie Lloyd On 1/29/24 at 5:38 AM EST

Justin Timberlake divides internet

Justin Timberlake divides internet

Many fans are thrilled by the prospect of more Justin Timberlake music, but others remember Britney Spears' revelations.

By Sophie Lloyd On 1/26/24 at 5:32 AM EST

Britney Spears fans praise movie hitting Netflix

Britney Spears fans praise movie hitting Netflix

Spears fans are elated because "Crossroads," the first film she ever starred in, will be available on Netflix February 15.

By Billie Schwab Dunn On 1/23/24 at 6:32 AM EST

Justin Timberlake makes a big change

Justin Timberlake makes a big change

Justin Timberlake has removed all content from his Instagram account, leading fans to say he will soon drop new music.

By Jamie Body On 1/9/24 at 4:38 AM EST

Bad news for Britney Spears fans

Bad news for Britney Spears fans

The musician shared a mysterious Instagram image on Thursday, with the caption confirming fans' worst fears.

By Sophie Lloyd On 1/4/24 at 6:57 AM EST

Most shocking celebrity breakups of 2023

Most shocking celebrity breakups of 2023

2023 was a bad year for Hollywood romances, but not one saw these astonishing celebrity splits coming.

By Sophie Lloyd On 12/24/23 at 3:00 AM EST

Cryptic Britney Spears post hints at reconciliation with father

Cryptic Britney Spears post hints at reconciliation with father

It was reported on Tuesday that Britney Spears' father had to have one of his legs amputated after a serious infection.

By Billie Schwab Dunn On 12/6/23 at 8:57 AM EST

Diane Sawyer is getting canceled

Diane Sawyer is getting canceled

The veteran broadcaster is under the spotlight for past interviews, particularly one with Britney Spears, that the singer has described as "a breaking point."

By Billie Schwab Dunn On 11/28/23 at 8:05 AM EST

Joe Biden's massive Taylor Swift gaffe goes viral on 81st birthday

Joe Biden's massive Taylor Swift gaffe goes viral on 81st birthday

Biden appeared to confuse pop superstars Taylor Swift and Britney Spears during the annual turkey pardoning ceremony on Monday.

By Andrew Stanton On 11/20/23 at 12:22 PM EST

Britney Spears' fans slam Jamie Lynn Spears over British reality TV debut

Britney Spears' fans slam Jamie Lynn Spears over British reality TV debut

Jamie Lynn Spears drew criticism as she was shown in her debut episode of "I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out Of Here!" on Sunday.

By Ryan Smith On 11/20/23 at 7:54 AM EST

'Saturday Night Live' Britney Spears parody sparks backlash: "Foul"

'Saturday Night Live' Britney Spears parody sparks backlash: "Foul"

"More people need to call out Chloe Fineman actually, she's so mean-spirited," one Britney Spears fan posted online.

By Billie Schwab Dunn On 11/13/23 at 9:52 AM EST

Photos of Britney Spears' charming $1.2M childhood home

Photos of Britney Spears' charming $1.2M childhood home

The Louisiana home stayed in the Spears family until 2021, when the singer's dad, Jamie, sold it for around $275,000.

By Ryan Smith On 11/7/23 at 11:42 AM EST

Did Britney Spears' book outsell Prince Harry? What the numbers say

Did Britney Spears' book outsell Prince Harry? What the numbers say

Spears' publishers announced her hit memoir "The Woman in Me" has sold 1.1 million copies in the U.S. in its first week, but has it outsold Harry's "Spare"?

By James Crawford-Smith On 11/2/23 at 7:06 AM EDT

Justin Timberlake's career is in jeopardy following Britney Spears' memoir

Justin Timberlake's career is in jeopardy following Britney Spears' memoir

Have the revelations from Britney Spears' memoir "The Woman in Me" permanently damaged Timberlake's reputation? A crisis communications expert weighs in.

By Sophie Lloyd On 10/27/23 at 1:17 PM EDT

Sam Asghari breaks silence on Britney Spears memoir mention

Sam Asghari breaks silence on Britney Spears memoir mention

Britney Spears released her memoir "The Woman in Me" on Tuesday, and now her estranged husband Sam Asghari has broken his silence about the book.

By Billie Schwab Dunn On 10/27/23 at 5:24 AM EDT

Every celebrity Britney Spears mentions in "The Woman in Me"

Every celebrity Britney Spears mentions in "The Woman in Me"

In opening up about her personal life in her new memoir, Spears has mentioned a host of celebrities.

By Ryan Smith On 10/25/23 at 9:51 AM EDT

Britney Spears says her book outsold Prince Harry's

Britney Spears says her book outsold Prince Harry's

The singer's claim comes after celebrity podcaster, Heather McDonald, speculated that pre-sale figures for "The Woman in Me" may have exceeded 9 million copies.

By James Crawford-Smith On 10/25/23 at 7:59 AM EDT

Britney Spears' heartbreaking revelations about husband Sam Asghari

Britney Spears' heartbreaking revelations about husband Sam Asghari

Britney Spears' much-anticipated memoir "The Woman in Me" has finally been released, and in it she sings the praises of former partner Sam Asghari.

By Billie Schwab Dunn On 10/25/23 at 6:58 AM EDT

Justin Timberlake is getting canceled

Justin Timberlake is getting canceled

Fans are turning against the pop star following revelations in ex-girlfriend Britney Spears' memoir "The Woman in Me," and his past treatment of women is under scrutiny.

By Sophie Lloyd On 10/25/23 at 6:25 AM EDT

Why talk of Britney Spears' book beating Prince Harry is premature

Why talk of Britney Spears' book beating Prince Harry is premature

A viral post has said that Britney's "The Woman in Me" has beaten Prince Harry's memoir to become the fastest-selling non-fiction book of all time.

By James Crawford-Smith On 10/24/23 at 11:27 AM EDT

Britney Spears reveals moment she finally decided to cut family off

Britney Spears reveals moment she finally decided to cut family off

Spears' new book says that things came to a head when she traveled to Louisiana to visit her family during a COVID-19 lockdown.

By Ryan Smith On 10/24/23 at 9:50 AM EDT

Britney Spears' memoir: 5 bombshell revelations from 'The Woman in Me'

Britney Spears' memoir: 5 bombshell revelations from 'The Woman in Me'

After much anticipation, Spears' book, which sheds light on a number of major moments in her life, has hit shelves.

By Ryan Smith On 10/24/23 at 8:52 AM EDT

Video of "tension" between Eminem, Christina Aguilera goes viral

Video of "tension" between Eminem, Christina Aguilera goes viral

Clips highlighting tension between the two artists in the 2000s have resurfaced. While the feud started decades ago, the clips have recently gone viral.

By Billie Schwab Dunn On 10/24/23 at 5:38 AM EDT