Superior Court expects Britney Spears next Friday
Was media the real reason Spears' appearance was canceled today? Courtesy, Kill the Lights.
Spears was expected in court today but her appearance was unexpectedly canceled.
Tabloid site TMZ, the first to report the cancellation, says the commissioner and others were concerned about the media.
Spears faces the beginning of her third year under the conservatorship of her person solely by her father effective Monday, Feb. 1. Her estate has been under a co-conservatorship of her father and privately retained attorney Andrew Wallet.
Many across the blogosphere had thought she would freed once her Circus tour concluded as certain tabloids had promoted the idea that the continued arrangement was necessary due to insurance.
Spears has gained visitation-only privileges with her children since the conservatorship began. Kevin Federline, ex-husband, retains sole custody.
Next Friday will mark Spears’ second court appearance since the conservatorship began.
UPDATE: Note from author. Apparently some people now following the case did not see my Tweet last Friday that Liz Martinez confirmed that Spears had left the building. I posted the Tweet before TMZ confirmed it. That’s a learning experience for me and I apologize.
I am meanwhile waiting to hear back from the courthouse. The media was what it was (headlines about the commissioner’s approval for her to donate a dress to raise funds for Haiti) over the weekend which was interesting enough to attempt a fresh article: hence clarification from a courthouse spokesperson. Meanwhile, and this does not come from an eyewitness but from someone within the courthouse yesterday Jan. 25, Spears wore not a short skirt but a very short skirt prompting some gossip and speculation by staff as to whether she wore underwear.
It never stops.
Meanwhile, was Britney’s appearance part of an ex-parte proceeding? Ex-parte requires 24 hour notice to the parties, says the court’s public affairs office. .. Spears missed the first appearance on Jan. 16. The date was never shown in the public case summary that lists upcoming hearings. So was it ex-parte?
TMZ reported there was a misunderstanding on the 16th when Spears didn’t appear. But then they reported earlier in the day that the commissioner and others had canceled over concern about the media. Which was it?
Other tabloids reported that Spears blew off the judge to go shopping so the hearing was rescheduled to Jan 22. What’s the truth?
Fair News Spears 
There’s nothing to worry. Britney and her team know what they are doing. If it is best for her to regain the control of her personal stuff, then she will regain her control. IF It is not, then things will remain the way it is.
hopefully she can regain control of her personal stuff
Hopefully she can regain control over her personal stuff and her money.
Mary. Sorry to be a cynic but … I think Britney’s case sets a precedent.
If she gets control over her personal stuff how soon can she regain custody? Does her team really know best?
Such a weird case. Because how can one not be fit to take care of their affairs but then be sent on a world tour? Touring which has lead to to many to count early deaths. Doesn’t make much sense but to make $? What a world we live in. Getting paid comes first? Seems that way.
Hi, Mike. Good to see you. It’s a question many have asked and then many were lead to believe (by TMZ) that she would be freed after the tour in Australia.
I wish that the Associated Press would have covered the courthouse last week and informed the world that there was a misunderstanding as to Spears’ appearance or lack there of. In the void the “world” believes Spears skipped the hearing to go shopping instead and have her nails done.
In the void, Wenn did a particularly nice job of pinning the mishap on Spears. Wenn quoted two statements made by TMZ but wove them together to make it “clear” that TMZ had “accurately” reported that the cause was the media scare and that the parties had agreed: but the judge didn’t see it that way.
Thanks for caring, Mike.
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Hi Carmela!
Good to see you on Friday. As I said, I’m catching up on everyone’s blogs again. I thought this one was good. But what happened on Friday, Jan. 22? Did the court hearing occur? Was Spears there? Your readers want to know and it would be a good idea to get a new post up with what you know as quickly as possible.
Thanks,
Le Templar
PVCC Puma Press blogs adviser
You are right, Le. Of course, but to cover the story I wanted to talk to people who might have been physically there. There is talk and disbelief in the blogosphere that she actually showed. The paparazzi got pics of her standard white Escalade that has three rows of seats but Britney and her dad were not there.
The event was on Friday. Are the paparazzi failing at their talent? X17 reported live .. they had a camera outside the courthouse and as pedestrians passed by they relayed what they had scene to them. Yes, she was there, yes she was dressed up. I don’t trust any of them (Britney or her team have created ruses in the past) and I want to hear it from someone in the court house.
The weekend was not advantageous to following up with credible sources. I did talk to some people on Friday afternoon but … it was enough for a story on its own.
…what they had seen…
And it was not enough for a story on it’s own.
Rough draft Courier font defies me.