Britney’s Ex-Husband Just Responded to Claims He Once ‘Threatened’ to Take Their ‘Kids Away’

Following their mother’s court hearing, many have wondered how Britney Spears and Kevin Federline’s kids have been impacted by her ongoing conservatorship battle. Over the years, some have even grown concerned that the pop star’s children were used as a “pawn” in the establishment of her conservatorship. But according to Federline’s attorney, that couldn’t be further from the truth.

“All along, Kevin has had one goal and that was to make it more likely, as soon as reasonable, that he and Britney could have a successful co-parenting relationship regarding the kids,” Federline’s attorney, Mark Kaplan, told The New York Post’s Page Six on Wednesday, June 30. “Things he did, he did because he thought he had to do that for the sake of the health and well-being of the kids. Kevin has never threatened anything in that regard.” Federline’s lawyer also claimed that his client “was not involved in the conservatorship, and he was not an agent of the conservator or anybody on that side of the probate case.”

Social media users began speculating that Federline played a role in the establishment of his ex-wife’s conservatorship after a leaked transcript referring to him as a “necessary party” in Spears’ 2008 intervention began circulating online in June. In the documents, Spears’ former manager Larry Rudolph claimed that Federline was “brought on” to discuss the “execution” of her intervention, as per Page Six.

“Kevin was brought on that call because he was going to be involved in the planning—I’m sorry, the execution, I should say, of that intervention,” Rudolph said at the time, Page Six claims. “He was a necessary party. There were no legal issues discussed. There were no—nothing to that—nothing in that order. Only discussion about the execution of the intervention.”

Rudolph continued, however, seemingly suggesting that Federline threatened to take their “kids away” if Spears didn’t seek treatment following her public breakdown in 2008. “Kevin had already, through his attorney, come forward and said, ‘I’m putting my foot down” he said, according to the documents. “Unless she goes to rehab … if she doesn’t get help, I’m taking those kids away.'”

Federline’s attorney, meanwhile, claimed to Page Six that “Kevin has never used his children as pawns for anything. Kevin has always acted, putting the kids first.” Kaplan continued, “Kevin went forward with the sole custody request because he didn’t feel the children were safe. When somebody has children in a custody order and they lock themselves in a room and then not give them back if the police come, I mean, the other parent has to do everything they can to protect the kids. Think about how traumatic that would be for kids.”

Spears and Federline share two sons: Sean Preston, 15, and Jayden James, 14. Currently, Federline has 70 percent custody of his and Spears’ children, with Spears getting the other 30 percent. In an earlier statement to PEOPLE on Tuesday, June 29, Federline’s attorney suggested that considerations would have to be made regarding Spears’ mental health if she seeks to change their custody agreement.

“The best thing would be for their mom to be healthy and happy. And if either of those things aren’t true, it doesn’t provide for the best setting for custody to be exercised,” Kaplan said at the time, noting Federline “certainly respects Britney and only hopes the best for her because when the best for her is achieved, it’s the best for their kids. The kids love their mother and he wants there to be a healthy and strong relationship.”

“If it was necessary, we have to be concerned about whether she’s okay,” Kaplan continued, referring to her alleged use of lithium. “And if it’s no longer necessary, that’s great too. Just want to make sure that all of the considerations, how she’s doing are taken into account if she seeks to change the custody order in the post-conservatorship era, if that ever comes.”

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For more about Britney Spears, read her 2001 book, A Mother’s Gift. The semi-autobiographical fiction novel, which was co-written with Britney’s mother Lynne Spears, follows Holly Faye Lovell, a 14-year-old girl from the small town of Biscay, Mississippi, who has dreams of becoming a singer. When Holly becomes the youngest student ever to win a scholarship to the prestigious Haverty School of Music, she must make a choice of whether to leave her mother, Wanda, behind or pursue her dreams. As Holly starts her new life and makes posh new friends, she finds herself embarrassed by her mom and their humble background, as Wanda struggles with a long-hidden secret that could destroy her bond with her daughter forever.

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Britney’s Care Manager Just Responded to Claims She’s ‘Responsible’ For Her Forced Birth Control

Blame game. Jodi Montgomery, Britney Spears‘ temporary personal conservator, has responded to claims that she’s responsible for the “abusive” medical decisions made during the course of the pop singer’s 13-year conservatorship. Britney’s father, Jamie Spears, levied the accusation at Montgomery in a statement through his attorney on Wednesday, June 30—and she isn’t standing for it.

Shortly after reports of Jamie’s statement emerged, a rep for Montgomery released their own statement in response to Britney’s father and her ongoing conservatorship battle. Montgomery, who serves as a temporary co-conservator and personal care manager for Britney, insists she has always cared for the “Toxic” singer’s “well-being” and is in support of her “no longer needing” a personal conservator.

“I can state unequivocally that Jodi Montgomery has been a tireless advocate for Britney and for her well-being. While she does not control Britney’s financial assets, she is responsible for her personal care, and if Britney wants any issue brought up to the Court, Ms. Montgomery is and has always been ready, willing, and able to do so,” Montgomery’s attorney, Lauriann Wright of Wright Kim Douglas, ALC, said in a statement, as per Us Weekly. “From the very beginning of her appointment in September 2019, Ms. Montgomery and the medical team that she assembled have had one primary goal—to assist and encourage Britney in her path to no longer needing a conservatorship of the person.”

Montgomery’s statement comes one week after Britney addressed a Los Angeles Superior court judge directly and expressed a desire to end the conservatorship she’s been under for 13 years. During her hearing, Britney detailed the “abusive” conditions of her conservatorship, such as being medicated with lithium against her will, forced to keep an IUD, and prevented her from marrying or having kids with her boyfriend, Sam Asghari.

Following Britney’s statement, her father and legal conservator Jamie Spears claimed that it was Montgomery who restricted his daughter from marrying or having children. In his statement, Jamie went on to suggest that Montgomery was also to blame for all of Britney’s medical decisions. “Ms. Montgomery has been fully in charge of Ms. Spears’ day-to-day personal care and medical treatment, and Ms. Montgomery has made all decisions related to those matters,” Jamie’s lawyers said in a filing on Wednesday, June 30.

Montgomery’s lawyer, however, has since hit back at Jamie’s claim, noting that Britney’s “right to marry” and “family planning” are “unaffected” by the conservatorship. “Britney’s choice to marry and to start a family [has] never been impacted by the conservatorship while Ms. Montgomery has been conservator of the person,” Montgomery’s attorney said in a statement to Page Six.

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For more about Britney Spears, read her 2001 book, A Mother’s Gift. The semi-autobiographical fiction novel, which was co-written with Britney’s mother Lynne Spears, follows Holly Faye Lovell, a 14-year-old girl from the small town of Biscay, Mississippi, who has dreams of becoming a singer. When Holly becomes the youngest student ever to win a scholarship to the prestigious Haverty School of Music, she must make a choice of whether to leave her mother, Wanda, behind or pursue her dreams. As Holly starts her new life and makes posh new friends, she finds herself embarrassed by her mom and their humble background, as Wanda struggles with a long-hidden secret that could destroy her bond with her daughter forever.

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Damn, Hailey Bieber Really Loves A Good Blazer

Here’s the thing about curating your wardrobe—it takes time. Rome wasn’t built in a day and a closet stocked with pieces you love can’t be, either. Take, for example, Hailey Bieber and her impeccable street style wardrobe. It’s taken the supermodel years to put together a solid rotation of go-to pieces, but damn, has she got it down pat.

One thing to know about Mrs. Bieber’s street style is that she really loves to wear a good blazer. Like, I had a hard time finding photos of her that didn’t feature the outerwear staple. While Bieber and I don’t necessarily have a ton in common—although she’s married to my high school crush—we do share an affinity for oversized blazers. She has leather options, cream-colored versions and plenty of printed styles, as well as a few classic black picks, too.

Basically, if you’re going to talk at all about her street style, you need to mention the humble blazer. She wears them everywhere, from days spent running errands to date nights out with her hubby. But they aren’t her only go-to! Other favorite pieces of hers include—but are not limited to—classic high-waisted boyfriend jeans, a slew of colorful bags by Bottega Veneta and plenty of plain white T-shirts.

Black and brown square-shaped sunglasses are some of her all-time favorite accessories, as are high heels from affordable brand Femme L.A. and layers of gold chains and chokers. Matching gold hoop earrings often make an appearance, as do chunky sneakers from brands like New Balance and Nike (she’s been wearing the same green and white Jordans on repeat all summer).

All this to say that Hailey Bieber’s street style is a lesson in easy dressing done well—none of her outfits ever feel overworked or overly-formulated (even though I’m sure many of them are) and that’s what makes them so damn cool, not to mention easy to recreate. All you need is a few pared-down, versatile pieces in your wardrobe and you’ll be good to go.

Props to Bieber aside, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the massive role that Bieber’s longtime stylist, Maeve Reilly, has had on her impeccable wardrobe. I’m not saying that Bieber can’t style herself to perfection, but the duo has made fashion magic together from low-key ‘fits on the streets of Paris to high-fashion glamour in Cannes. Reilly even helped create Bieber’s custom Off-White wedding gown, so her skills can’t be overstated.

The outfits that Bieber and Reilly put together are, in a few words, really freaking incredible. Read on to get all the details on some of our girl’s best street style looks to date—and if you see me copying one of these from head to toe, no you didn’t.

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In Neutrals + Neon

Hailey loves wearing neutrals, so naturally, she styled these pants from Musier Paris with cropped a white button-down from Jacquemus. Always one to play with color somewhere, Bieber accessorized with a vibrant orange shoulder bag from cool-girl-approved brand The Attico.

 

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In A White Tee + Boots

Bieber likes to keep her looks casual, as evidenced by this outfit she wore while running errands. She styled a white oversized T-Shirt from Maison Margiela as a mini dress with a pair of coordinating white knee-high boots. Of course, she threw her favorite leather blazer over top to finish the look.

 

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In Double Denim

The Canadian tuxedo never looked so good! Bieber styled this massive Burberry coat with a super-cropped black T-shirt for a bit of balance. To keep the look feeling fresh, she paired both pieces with some low-rise boyfriend jeans. Love!

 

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In A Power Suit + Hoodie

Someone, please let me wear this Balenciaga suit to work! Even way back in 2019, Bieber was proving that she had some pretty serious styling skills. She wore this red-hot suit over a casual hoodie with Nike Air Force 1s and I’ve been thinking about it ever since.

 

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In A Corset + Oversized Blazer

This look just proves that white jeans are a summer essential—or an all-seasons essential if you live somewhere warm like Los Angeles! Bieber styled her white skinnies with a bustier-style top from Are You Am I and an oversized tan blazer. Simple nude stilettos and brown tortoise sunnies completed the look.

 

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In Light Wash Denim + A Sweater

File this look under Outfits I Will Be Copying Until The End of Time. Bieber wore a pair of slim-leg jeans with an oatmeal-colored sweater and a black satin blazer while out in Los Angeles. You might think this would work well with boots, but our girl went for three-band scrunched heels and it was a hit.

 

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In A White Tee + Jeans + This Coat

Mrs. Bieber loves her basics! She was photographed out in Los Angeles in March wearing a perfect long black coat by one of her all-time favorite brands, Magda Butrym. She styled it over a pair of boyfriend jeans by Acne Studios and a white cropped T-shirt by Eterne. Her accessories consisted of a pair of very chunky loafers by Dr. Martens and some yellow-tinted sunnies by Odessa 1919.

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In Chunky Boots + A Matching Bag

Bieber showed off her fashion girl chops by styling these denim cut-offs by Alexander Wang with a knit bra top from Jacquemus and a blazer by Magda Butrym. But the real stars of the show were her chunky lug-sole boots by Bottega Veneta, which perfectly matched her red Balenciaga mini bag.

 

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In A Retro Skirt Suit

TRE by Natalie Ratabesi designed this amazing Princes Di-inspired skirt suit. Bieber made it feel modern by styling it with some pretty amazing knee-high stiletto boots by Casadei. Of course, she carried a shoulder bag by her go-to luxe brand, Bottega Veneta.

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In Full-On Leather + Pink Pumps

Bieber loves going for a full leather outfit, but this is my favorite of all time. While in Paris for Fashion Week in February 2020, the supermodel styled this pair of trousers with a cropped leather jacket and a matching tank top, all from Saks Potts. Stylist Maeve Reilly added some Barbie flair by way of a hot pink pair of Balenciaga Knife Heels.

 

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The Best Cleansing Brushes For a Deeper Clean

Using a facial cleansing brush when you wash your face is one of the best things you can do to ensure every last bit of makeup, oil, dirt, and grime from the day is completely removed. Aside from cleansing, facial brushes also offers the side benefit of gently exfoliating the skin and therefore sloughing away dead skin cells and other impurities for a brighter and more even complexion. If you have super sensitive or acne-prone skin, you’ll want to be careful when choosing a facial cleansing brush, and some may not be able to tolerate one at all.

However, if you are looking to take your nightly (and morning) skincare routine to the next level, incorporating a high performing cleansing brush is definitely the place to start. Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite gentle, yet effective facial cleansing brushes to try out for yourself.

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Are Too Hot to Handle’s Carly & Joey Still Together? Their Instagram Clues Are Telling

Warning: Too Hot to Handle season 2 spoilers ahead. After his WTF moment in the finale, wants to know if Carly and Joey are still together after Too Hot to Handle season 2 or if they left their relationship at the beach (along with the money they lost.)

Carly, a 24-year-old from Toronto, and Joey, a 23-year-old from Miami, were two contestants on the second season of the Netflix reality TV dating show. Like the first season, Too Hot to Handle season 2 brought a dozen or so singles from across the world together to a tropical resort as they looked for love and tried not to have sex. Too Hot to Handle season 2 also saw the return of Lana, an Amazon Alexa-like device who watched the contestants 24/7 and called them out when they kissed, had sex or touched themselves or someone else in a sexual manner. If contestants are caught breaking the rules, Lana deducts money from their $100,000 prize fund.

There were some changes between Too Hot to Handle season 1 and 2, however. The first difference is that the contestants didn’t know they were on Too Hot to Handle. When they arrived at the retreat, they were told they were on a show called Parties in Paradise. It wasn’t until Lana arrived and told them that they were on Too Hot to Handle that they learned what show they really were on. The second difference is that the remaining prize fund wasn’t split between the final contestants like in season 1. Instead, the money was given to the contestant that everyone believed had made the most progress at the retreat. (SPOILER: In the finale, Lana chose Cam, Marvin and Carly as the top three contestants who had made the most progress on the show. The other contestants then voted on which of the finalists deserved the money. In the end, Marvin won with the most votes and was awarded $55,000.)

So that’s how Too Hot to Handle season 2 worked. But are Carly and Joey still together? Here’s what we know about their post-show relationship.

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Are Carly & Joey still together after Too Hot to Handle?

Carly was one of the 10 original contestants on Too Hot to Handle season 2. She started the show in a relationship with Chase, and they seemed like one of the stronger couples at first. Their breakup came in the middle of the season after Carly told Chase that she needed more affection and he told her that she was insecure. In episode 6 came three more contestants: Tabitha, Elle and Joey. When Chase and Tabitha coupled up, Carly found it difficult to watch her ex be with another contestant. That was when she started to flirt with Joey and share a $3,000 kiss with him. But what started as a rebound to get over Chase soon evolved into a real relationship.

In the finale, Carly and Joey were one of the strongest final couples, alongside Cam and Emily, and Marvin and Melinda. However, a WTF moment came when Lana named Carly as one of season 2’s three finalists and Joey didn’t vote for her and voted for Marvin instead. We never saw Carly’s reaction to her partner not voting for her, but in season 2’s final moments, it looked like Carly and Joey were still together and going strong. But what happened after the show? Are Carly and Joey still together after Too Hot to Handle? The answer is unclear.

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Both Carly and Joey follow each other on Instagram but haven’t interacted much. One of their interactions was when Carly posted a poll on her Instagram Story with the caption, “When ur just sitting there getting shouted at for kissing Joey but all u can think about is doing it again.” Joey reposted the Instagram Story with a poll asking his followers if they expected that he broke “one rule” or “multiple.” Joey also regrammed other Instagram Story posts from his friends who posted videos of him and Carly kissing on Too Hot to Handle. According to her Instagrams, Carly also spent several weeks in Miami, Joey’s hometown, earlier this year. On New Year’s 2021, she posted an Instagram photo of her in Miami. A month and a half later, in February, she posted another Instagram picture of her in Miami.

As of writing this, Carly and Joey haven’t confirmed their relationship, but if their Instagram clues tell us anything, it’s that they’re at least still cool with each other.

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We Finally Know if William & Harry Plan to Talk After Diana’s Tribute Amid Their ‘Strained’ Relationship

Things have been pretty rocky between these two recently, which raises the question: Will Prince William and Harry be meeting after Prince Diana’s statue unveiling? While the pair are set to join each other at the ceremony in honor of their late mother, a new report claims that the event itself may mark the only reunion we’ll be seeing between these brothers—at least this time around.

Prince Willliam, 39, and Prince Harry, 36, are expected to attend a tribute in London on what would have been the late Princess of Wales’ 60th birthday on Thursday, July 1. The Duke of Sussex has already flown into the United Kingdom from California, where his wife, Meghan Markle, remains at home with their son, Archie, and newborn daughter, Lilibet. Prince William’s wife, Duchess Kate, is also expected to skip the ceremony, along with his and Harry’s father, Prince Charles.

With so many royal faces absent from the ceremony, it may have seemed like the perfect opportunity for Harry and William to make amends amid their ongoing feud. One report by The Telegraph claimed the brothers would “meet in private” following the event, giving them the opportunity to do just that. But according to sources who spoke to The New York Post’s Page Six, it’s unlikely that this meeting will really take place.

Page Six’s report on Wednesday, June 30, claims that Harry and William simply may not have the time or space to have a chat. Insiders noted to the site that a private conversation could be “particularly difficult,” given how closely the media will be covering the event. While the brothers could possibly have their talk at a later date, it is believed that Harry will want to get back to the U.S. as soon as possible to be with his wife and children.

This will-they, won’t-they debate comes amid what one source believes will be a “sad and strained” event for the brothers. The insider added, however, that Harry and William will put on a united front in honor of their late mother. “The boys will be fine,” the source told Page Six early on Wednesday. “They both know it is not about them but remembering the late princess,” a separate source echoed to The Telegraph, noting that both will be “putting on a brave face for the event like they did at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral.”

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For more about Prince Harry and Prince William’s feud, check out historian Robert Lacey’s 2020 book, Battle of Brothers. In this New York Times and Sunday Times bestseller, Lacey takes a close look at Harry and William’s relationship throughout the years and considers each moment that led to their eventual estrangement. From the impact of their mother Princess Diana’s tragic death and the pressures of their roles in the royal family (William, the future king vs. Harry, the spare), to the influence their wives Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle have had on their differing paths, Battle of Brothers reveals all the “highs, lows, and discretions” of these brothers’ lives in a way “never offered before.”

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Treat Yourself to These Cute Mini-Donut Makers

Donuts fall into the strange territory of sugary breakfast treats and delicious desserts. They are almost too sweet to be eaten first thing in the morning, but yet we find ourselves ordering them on Saturdays before 10 a.m. If donuts are one of your favorite things, consider trying your hand at making them yourself. You’re probably thinking that you need a fryer for that. And that’s totally not the case. You make them in specially designed mini-donut makers. Instead of frying the donut dough, these little machines bake them instead. Baking them is slightly healthier than frying, but let’s not try to make donuts healthy food. As soon as they’re baked, you’re going to put icing on them. The makers are pre-set to the perfect donut temperature and can get you fresh donuts in a matter of minutes. They’re also non-stick, which means you’ll be able to remove your mini-donuts in one piece and clean-up will be a breeze. 

We rounded up the best donut makers for you. The makers can bake 6-7 donuts at a time, so you can turn into a mass-producer of donuts. Now, you just need to find the perfect donut recipe and figure out how you’re going to decorate them.

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The Real Reason Britney & Her Dad Stopped Talking Doesn’t Have to Do With Her Conservatorship

Change in dynamics. Britney Spears and Jamie Spears‘ relationship hasn’t always been what it is now. There was a time when Britney was even “close” to her father, but due to her conservatorship and an “altercation” between Jamie and one of her sons, she’s been forced to end her relationship with her dad.

Jamie has been the conservator over Britney’s $80 million estate since her conservatorship was created in 2008. At a hearing in front of Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny in June, Britney slammed her father and accused him of “abusive” acts like not allowing her to remove an IUD, marry or have children. She also claimed that she had been put on lithium, a medication often used to treat bipolar disorder, against her will.

“The control he had over someone as powerful as me — he loved the control to hurt his own daughter 100,000%. He loved it,” she said. “I worked seven days a week, no days off, which in California, the only similar thing to this is called sex trafficking.” She also told the judge that her dad, as well as anyone else who had a part in her conservatorship, “should be in jail. “My dad and anyone involved in this conservatorship and my management who played a huge role in punishing me — they should be in jail,” she said.

A source told People on Wednesday that Britney spoke out about her conservatorship because she wants “big changes” in her life. “Britney was very nervous about speaking in front of the judge, but this is her life — and she wants big changes,” she said.

Britney’s conservatorship was created in February 2008 after her divorce from Kevin Federline and a series of events that led to her hospitalization in January 2008. Britney and Kevin, who share sons Jayden James and Sean Preston, finalized their divorce in July 2007. Six months later, Britney was admitted into a drug rehabilitation center. The next day, she was photographed shaving her head with electronic clippers. In January 2008, Britney was hospitalized after police arrived at her home and claimed that she had been under the influence of an unidentified substance. K-Fed was given sole custody of his and Britney’s children, and she was later admitted to a psychiatric ward under a 5150 involuntary psychiatric hold.

After her hospitalization, the California court placed Britney under a conservatorship, which gave Jamie and her attorney at the time, Andrew Wallet, full control over her assets. According to People’s source, Britney understood at the time why her dad filed to be her conservator, but she doesn’t believe that her conservatorship should’ve lasted this long. Though the insider notes that the conservatorship has created a wedge in Britney and Jamie’s relationship, the last straw for Britney is when her father allegedly physically assaulted her eldest son, Sean Preston, in 2019. According to the source, Britney cut off contact with her father after the incident with Sean Preston, who was 13 at the time.

“Britney was close with her dad for years. It really seems that she realizes he saved her life in 2008, but she doesn’t agree that the conservatorship should have continued on for all these years,” the insider said. “She hasn’t had contact with her dad for a long time and was beyond upset after Jamie’s altercation with her son.”

According to Us Weekly, Federline filed a police report and was granted a restraining order against Jamie in September 2019 after an alleged physical altercation between Britney’s father and Sean Preston. “Britney had the boys at Jamie’s condo on the evening of August 24. Jamie and Sean Preston got into an argument. Sean Preston felt unsafe and locked himself into a room. Jamie broke into the room and shook Sean Preston,” the source said at the time.

Another source added at the time, “Jamie has a temper, which is no secret to anyone in the family. Fortunately, Britney did the right thing and took her boys to safety and away from her father. The whole incident was very upsetting to her and her boys. Kevin was and still is furious…Preston was not physically injured but very scared and shaken up.”

Federline’s lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, confirmed the incident to People at the time. “There was a disagreement that occurred while Britney and the children were visiting with Jamie at his home that led to a physical altercation that was observed by Jayden,” he said. “Britney did the right thing and removed the children and took them out of there, but the trauma to the kids is nonetheless.” After the incident, Jamie was cleared of any child abuse charges after Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said that there was “insufficient proof that a criminal offense was committed.”

In legal documents filed on June 30, Jamie confirmed that his communication with Britney ended around the time of the altercation, which is also around when Britney’s former care manager, Jodi Montgomery, temporarily replaced Jamie as Britney’s conservator. “He has been cut off from communicating with her,” the documents read.

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For more about Britney Spears, read her 2001 book, A Mother’s Gift. The semi-autobiographical fiction novel, which was co-written with Britney’s mother Lynne Spears, follows Holly Faye Lovell, a 14-year-old girl from the small town of Biscay, Mississippi, who has dreams of becoming a singer. When Holly becomes the youngest student ever to win a scholarship to the prestigious Haverty School of Music, she must make a choice of whether to leave her mother, Wanda, behind or pursue her dreams. As Holly starts her new life and makes posh new friends, she finds herself embarrassed by her mom and their humble background, as Wanda struggles with a long-hidden secret that could destroy her bond with her daughter forever.

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Britney Spears’ Dad Just Responded to Her Saying He ‘Should Be in Jail’ For How He ‘Abused’ Her

Breaking his silence. Jamie Spears responded to Britney Spears court hearing, where she said that he “should be in jail” for her “abusive” conservatorship.

TMZ reported on Wednesday, June 30, that Jamie, who has been the conservator over Britney’s $80 million estate since her conservatorship started in 2008, filed legal documents denying that he has had any involvement in Britney’s “personal” conservatorship for the past two years. In the documents, Jamie claimed that “he has been cut off from communicating” with Britney and hasn’t spoken to her in years.

Instead, Jamie blamed Britney’s former care manager and conservator, Jodi Montgomery, for the restrictions around her personal life. Montgomery replaced Jamie as Britney’s conservator in 2019 after her temporarily stepped down due to health issues following a ruptured colon in 2018. In 2020, Britney’s lawyers filed for Montgomery to permanently replace Jamie as Britney’s conservator, which the court denied.

In his filing, Jamie claimed that Montgomery was the one who ruled that Britney couldn’t make her own medical decisions and made those decisions on her behalf. Jamie also alleged that the court never found that Britney couldn’t consent to her own medical treatment and never made the order for her conservator to make those decisions for her. Jamie also claimed that Britney’s lawyer, Sam Ingham III, had a part in Montgomery’s control over Britney’s medical treatment.

“Ms. Montgomery has been fully in charge of Ms. Spears’ day-to-day personal care and medical treatment, and Ms. Montgomery has made all decisions related to those matters,” Jamie’s lawyers said in the filing.

At a court hearing in June, Britney accused her father of “abusive” acts like putting on lithium (a medication often used to treat bipolar disorder) against her will, not allowing her to remove an IUD, and preventing her from marrying or having kids with her boyfriend, Sam Asghari. In his filing, Jamie claimed that Montgomery was the one who restricted Britney from marrying or having kids. To evidence this, Jamie claimed that he consented Britney’s engagement to her ex-fiance, Jason Trawick, in 2011. (The couple split in 2013 and never got married.)

“Mr. Spears believes it is important for the integrity of the conservatorship proceedings and in the best interests of Ms. Spears for the Court to order an investigation into the issues and claims raised by [Britney] at the June 23, 2021 status hearing,” Jamie’s lawyers said. His lawyers continued, “Either the allegations will be shown to be true, in which case corrective action must be taken, or they will be shown to be false, in which case the conservatorship can continue its course…It is not acceptable for Conservators or the Court to do nothing in response to Ms. Spears’ testimony.”

At her recent court hearing, Britney compared her father’s conservatorship to “sex trafficking.” “The control he had over someone as powerful as me — he loved the control to hurt his own daughter 100,000%. He loved it,” she said. “I worked seven days a week, no days off, which in California, the only similar thing to this is called sex trafficking.”

She also told the court that her dad and “anyone involved” in her conservatorship should be in prison. “My dad and anyone involved in this conservatorship and my management who played a huge role in punishing me when I said no—ma’am, they should be in jail,” Britney said.

Britney, who said that she wants to “sue” her “family” for what they’ve done to her, also explained why she decided to speak up now. “And I would honestly like to sue my family, to be totally honest with you. I also would like to be able to share my story with the world, and what they did to me, instead of it being a hush-hush secret to benefit all of them,” she said. “I want to be able to be heard on what they did to me by making me keep this in for so long, it is not good for my heart. I’ve been so angry and I cry every day. It concerns me, I’m told I’m not allowed to expose the people who did this to me.”

Jamie has been Britney’s conservator since her conservatorship was created in 2008. According to Forbes, Jamie has made at least $5 million from Britney’s conservatorship since it started. Since 2009, Jamie has received $16,000 per month as Britney’s conservatorship, which has equaled to $2.4 million in 12 years.  According to the The New York Times, Jamie also received 1.5 percent of gross ticket and merchandise sales from Britney’s Piece of Me Las Vegas residency, which ran from 2013 to 2017. The show grossed $137.7 million, according to Caesars Entertainment, which left Jamie with a cut of $2.1 million. The New York Times also reports that Jamie received a 2.95 percent commission from Britney’s 2011 Femme Fatale tour, which would have made him at least $500,000.

At Britney’s recent court hearing, Jamie’s lawyers issued a statement about how her father “misses” her “very much.” “He is sorry to see his daughter suffering and in so much pain. Mr. Spears loves his daughter very much,” the statement read.

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For more about Britney Spears, read her 2001 book, A Mother’s Gift. The semi-autobiographical fiction novel, which was co-written with Britney’s mother Lynne Spears, follows Holly Faye Lovell, a 14-year-old girl from the small town of Biscay, Mississippi, who has dreams of becoming a singer. When Holly becomes the youngest student ever to win a scholarship to the prestigious Haverty School of Music, she must make a choice of whether to leave her mother, Wanda, behind or pursue her dreams. As Holly starts her new life and makes posh new friends, she finds herself embarrassed by her mom and their humble background, as Wanda struggles with a long-hidden secret that could destroy her bond with her daughter forever.

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This Is The Easiest, Tastiest Iced Matcha Latte Recipe On The Internet

Nothing completes my morning routine quite like an iced matcha latte. If your social media feeds look anything like mine, you’ve been seeing the beautiful green tea drink all over the place, no matter what platform you’re scrolling. It may be matcha’s aesthetically-pleasing looks that made it go viral, but it actually has many other properties that make it worthy of its fame.

In fact, I (and many other matcha stans), think of the drink as the new and improved coffee—it delivers a nice caffeine buzz without the crash, it’s packed with antioxidants and, of course, absolutely delicious. That being said, not everyone wants to spend seven-plus dollars every time they want to enjoy these amazing benefits, so why not learn to make it at home?

Without access to any type of commercial food sources during lockdown, I had many intense food cravings, one of the strongest of which was an itch for a good iced matcha latte. However, I pictured the process of making the drink to be tedious—and after spending months at home in a sweatsuit, I had become, well, a bit lazy.

So, I scavenged the Internet for simple yet delicious matcha recipes, and Gimme Delicious provided the perfect four-step recipe that I think everyone should try. With only a blender, matcha powder, vanilla syrup (which is easily made at home!) and your choice of milk, you’ll make a latte so tasty that you’ll have to be begged to ever pay for the drink at a café again. Plus, pretending to be a barista is half the fun!

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To start, pour 12 oz. of your choice of milk into a blender, or more if you want to make enough for two or three days. My go-to is oat milk to make the drink vegan, but all options taste delicious!

Once your milk is in the blender, it’s time to add in the star of the show: the matcha powder. Many different brands make great matcha powders, so depending on your flavor preferences, you can use ceremonial grade matcha with a sweeter and stronger flavor or culinary matcha for a more subtle, bitter taste. I personally use ceremonial grade matcha by Green Foods to satisfy my sweet tooth. Measure out two tsp of the matcha powder and add it into the blender with your milk.

Next, add two tsp of vanilla syrup to the mix. This step is optional, but if you prefer your matcha lattes sweet like I do, it’s basically essential. And if you don’t have vanilla syrup on hand, I’ve got you covered. To make your own vanilla syrup, all you need is water, sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a small pot to boil half of a cup of water and then add in one cup of sugar and stir until every grain is fully melted.

Let the mixture cool and then stir in one tsp of vanilla extract and you have the perfect simple syrup to go in your matcha latte.

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If you have a sweet tooth but don’t care for vanilla or don’t have the time or will to make your own simple syrup, you can easily blend in some sugar, honey, or agave in with your drink. Once your sweetener of  choice is in, blend your mixture for about 30 seconds until the color and texture are consistent.

Then, all that’s left to do is pour your latte over ice and enjoy! Oh, and flex your drink on Instagram of course. Who says you can’t be your own barista?

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Wedding Arch Kits That’ll Make Exchanging Vows Even More Special

Everyone loves a good arch. They’re just something romantic about them. Maybe you’ve always imagined yourself standing underneath an arch covered with your favorite flowers when you say “I do.” Or you just want something around or slightly behind you, your spouse and the officiant to give your photos more of a visually exciting background. A well-designed arch can help you out. As you’ve probably already figured out during your exhaustive wedding planning, floral or balloon arches don’t just appear out of nowhere. You have to figure out how to make your dream a reality. That’s where one of the best wedding arch kits can help you out. 

These sets come with nearly everything you need. If you want a low-maintenance, non-stressful solution, we found a kit that you can install over an arch at your venue. One of our picks is a metal arch, which is tailor-made for weddings—and flowers. Another big is a white, gold and confetti balloon arch that’ll match your dress and add a little extra joy to walking down the aisle.

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Cute Black Felt Letter Boards with Stands for Your Home

If you live by mantras and mottos, you should consider treating yourself to a letter board. Easy to assemble and a low-lift way to show more personality in your home, letter boards allow you to craft cute messages using emojis, symbols, letters and numbers. You’ve probably seen them all over Instagram. You just stick the letters straight into the vintage-style felt board, where they still stay until you decide to change out your message. Each one usually has a wooden rustic edge and either comes with an easel stand or has one built-in. These boards are also great for events, like birthday parties and weddings. 

The best black felt letter boards with stands have pre-cut letters, so you don’t have to spend an hour trimming little pieces off of your ABCs. One of our picks even has presorted letters, so you don’t have to try to search for the “T” in a pile of 300 letters. In addition to letters, you usually get the cursive words, like days of the week or “love” and “family.” These Instagram-worthy boards might help provide you with some clarity, or you’ll have fun leaving messages for your roommates.

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13 Easy Summer Salads To Serve At Your Fourth Of July BBQ

When hosting a barbeque, adding an easy summer salad to the mix is always a good idea. Give me a salad full of berries with a light vinaigrette, a lettuce wedge topped with fresh veggies or even just some watermelon, feta and balsamic and I’ll be good to go. The right salad is easy to assemble, healthy and a total crowd-pleaser. Plus, a light, fresh salad is the perfect accompaniment to your main BBQ dish, whether that be a juicy burger or a grilled portobello mushroom.

So what makes a salad the perfect *summer* salad specifically? Fresh seasonal ingredients, of course! Summer is ripe (pun intended) with amazing seasonal vegetables like tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, berries and bell peppers. BTW, summer fruits like blueberries, strawberries and peaches are full of antioxidants and vitamins like vitamin C and potassium. Berries are also a great way to stabilize your blood sugar and keep your heart healthy.

Get creative and pair strawberries with goat cheese, peaches with a poppyseed dressing or blueberries with arugula. Trust us, this isn’t your average lunch break salad and we promise your taste buds will thank you. These salads are also perfect to make in large batches to feed a crowd, so they’re especially ideal for your next summer barbeque. Odds are, your guests will be lining up for seconds—and they’ll definitely be asking you for the recipe before the party is over. Leftovers? We don’t know her!

Read on for 13 yummy salad recipes to add into your summer meal rotation, stat.

 

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1. Patriotic Summer Salad

This red, white and blue salad gets its name right from its star ingredients: tomatoes, blueberries and mozzarella. So fun and festive! And let’s not forget about the incredible flavors coming from the peaches, arugula and prosciutto!

 

Courtesy of Cookie and Kate.

2. Strawberry, Basil and Goat Cheese Salad

There’s no summer salad more classic than a strawberry, basil and goat cheese blend. This recipe is so simple and it’s the perfect big-batch side dish to serve at your next backyard party. Pro Tip: The best way to eat this salad is to get every ingredient on your fork for one perfect bite.

 

Courtesy of Leites Culinaria.

3. Moroccan Style Salad

With just four ingredients, this salad is the perfect combination of sharp, sweet and salty thanks to the tomatoes, oranges, red onion and olives. The dressing is also super simple, with just enough herbs to add flavor without overpowering the fresh veggies and fruits.

 

Courtesy of12 Tomatoes.

4. Watermelon Tomato Salad With Feta, Mint and Arugula

Nothing says summer quite like a nice, juicy bite of watermelon, so of course we had to include a watermelon salad on this list. Sweet, tangy and oh-so-satisfying, this recipe is super easy, calling for just six fresh ingredients.

 

Courtesy of Love and Lemons.

5. Best Broccoli Salad

We know broccoli isn’t everyone’s favorite veggie, but hear us out on this one. The combination of chopped broccoli, red onions, cranberries and almonds creates a unique, crunchy texture with tangy, fresh flavors. Pro tip: Let the broccoli marinate in the dressing for even more flavor.

 

Courtesy of Pinch Of Yum.

6. Avocado & Shrimp Salad

Consider avocado and shrimp the dynamic duo you never knew you needed. Not only is this salad super delicious, but it’s equally easy to make, with a recipe calling for just three main ingredients plus added flavor from dill, chives, lemon and garlic powder.

 

Courtesy of Keeping It Simple.

7. Asian Chicken Salad

You’re going to want to whip out your camera for this one, because this Asian chicken salad is as beautiful as it is delicious. The oranges keep it super refreshing and the chow mein noodles add a nice crunch. This salad makes a perfect main dish, but it also works well as an unexpected BBQ side.

 

Courtesy of A Couple Cooks.

8. Grilled Corn Salad

If you’re not chowing down on corn all summer long, we need to have a serious talk. Crunchy, buttery sweet and so satisfying, we’re down to eat corn in any way that it’s served, but especially in this grilled corn salad. Tomatoes, cilantro, cotija cheese and chili powder give it some freshness and heat.

 

Courtesy of The Skinny Pot.

9. Simple Veggie Salad

When making a salad this pared-down, you have to be sure you’re using only the best ingredients. Tomatoes *definitely* hit different in the summer and this salad will let that natural flavor shine. All you need are said tomatoes as well as cucumbers, ginger, red and green onions, cilantro and dressing.

 

Courtesy of Jessica Gavin.

10. Summer Fruit Salad With Peach Dressing

Peach season is the best season, try and prove us wrong. This salad takes advantage of the best seasonal fruits, with peaches, strawberries and blueberries all on the ingredient list. Plus, the dressing has a peach-lemon-poppyseed flavor for even more peachy goodness—YUM.

 

Courtesy of Pinch Of Yum.

11. Green Goddess Quinoa Summer Salad

I know, I know—we had you at Green Goddess! This flavorful salad utilizes spinach, quinoa and tomatoes, but feel free to add in other ingredients to your liking, such as mozzarella, crushed almonds or the protein of your choice. The world is truly your oyster with this one, so don’t be afraid to build off of it.

 

Courtesy of Taste and Tell Blog.

12. Kiwi Cool Salad

Kiwi is the one ingredient we didn’t see coming for this salad, but we’re so glad she’s in there. And did you know kiwi is actually a great source of vitamin C? We love to see it! Apples, mandarin oranges, red onion, craisins and almonds round out the rest of this refreshing summer salad.

 

Courtesy of Cookie and Kate.

13. Greek Wedge Salad

A bit different from the traditional Greek salad, this recipe calls for the classic tomato, cucumber and feta mixture on top of a wedge. Add in some olives, celery and a homemade lemon tahini dressing and you might as well be on the beach in Greece. Same energy!

 

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