Britney Spears Admits She Has 'Self-Esteem Problems'
The singer opened up about how the way she speaks to herself and carries herself impacts her self-esteem.In her latest Instagram post, the 37-year-old singer opens up about her struggles with self-esteem and how she has learned the powerful impact of speaking to herself, and carrying herself, effectively.
© Jen Lowery / MEGA Kcr/Shutterstock Britney Spears and Kevin Federline Friendly exes? Britney Spears and Kevin Federline don’t talk much unless it’s regarding their children, but as far as they’re concerned that’s OK.
“Britney does not have much of a relationship with Kevin other than everyday coparenting stuff,” a source told Us Weekly exclusively on Monday, December 2. “They’re cordial but don’t do very much as a family.”
Spears, 38, and her ex, 41, who divorced in 2007 after three years of marriage, share sons Preston, 14, and Jayden, 13, and no matter what their personal status, the two work together to make sure the boys are covered.
Queens of the Stone Age singer Josh Homme splits from wife of 12 years
Josh Homme's wife, Brody Dalle-Homme has filed to separate from the singer.TMZ reports Australia-born singer/songwriter and guitarist Brody, who founded the punk rock act the Distillers and alt-rock band Spinnerette, filed to be legally separated from her husband on Friday, Nov. 15.
“Preston and Jayden are either with their mom or dad, very rarely both parents,” the source told Us. “Britney is seeing the boys for her birthday on Monday [December 2] and is excited to have dinner and celebrate with them.”
Pictures: Interesting facts about Britney Spears
-
One of the best-selling female artists in the U.S., Britney Spears has entertained music lovers with albums such as "...Baby One More Time" (1999) and "Oops!... I Did It Again" (2000). Born in McComb, Mississippi, U.S., the singer has been honored with several awards over the years, including multiple Billboard Music nods and a Grammy. Let's take a look at some interesting facts about the singer.
-
Spears (front R) got her big break at the age of 11 when she was cast as a Mouseketeer in the TV show "The All New Mickey Mouse Club" (1989). Her co-stars were Justin Timberlake (top R) and Ryan Gosling (front L).
Miley and Cody hit with split rumors - what's really going on?
Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson are still together, despite one online report."Miley and Cody saw each other last week when he visited her in Tennessee. They are fine and are still dating," a source told E!. "Miley has been resting from her vocal surgery but has been in touch and seen Cody recently.
-
The pop star was in a relationship with former co-star Timberlake. The two gifted customized toilet seats (worth $21,000) featuring each other’s faces. Spears was quoted as saying: “I just couldn’t resist ordering one for me and one for Justin. People might consider spending that much on toilet seats excessive, but for us they are a reminder of how far we’ve come since our days on the 'Mickey Mouse Club.'”
-
In 2000, the singer claimed to have exchanged e-mails with Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, about setting up a date. She was quoted on "The Frank Skinner Show" as saying: "We exchanged e-mails for a little bit, and he was supposed to come and see me somewhere, but it didn't work out."
She later denied exchanging any such communication.
Sadie Robertson Shares Photos from Honeymoon: 'It’s Only Week 1 But Marriage Is Awesome'
Sadie Robertson Shares Photos from Honeymoon : 'It’s Only Week 1 But Marriage Is Awesome' Sadie Robertson is loving newlywed life!One week after marrying fiancé Christian Huff on her family’s Louisiana farm on Nov. 25, the Duck Dynasty star shared a collection of photos from the couple’s beach honeymoon in Cabo San Lucas. In the first photo, Robertson, 22, and a shirtless Huff pose barefoot in the sand, while the second photo shows Huff enjoying quesadillas and chips and salsa on the beach.
-
Holiday giift idea: deals on fashion items you can take advantage now
Ad Microsoft
In 1999, Spears was named one of People magazine's 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. She was included in the list again in 2003.
-
Spears and Timberlake dated from 1999 to 2002 and were one of the most popular celebrity teenage couples of their time. Their breakup was reportedly the inspiration behind Timberlake's song "Cry Me a River."
-
Spears made her movie debut with "Crossroads" (2002), a comedy-drama film focused on the life of three childhood best friends who take a road trip across the country.
-
During a question-and-answer session on Twitter, Spears said she wanted "Black Swan" (2010) star Natalie Portman to play her in a biopic.
-
During her performance at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, New York, U.S., Spears appeared onstage with a giant albino python around her neck. She revealed the name of that snake in a tweet nearly a decade later, writing: "Snake update: I've heard she's alive and well, and that her name is Banana! This makes me smile :)".
Sophia Hutchins and Caitlyn Jenner were 'never romantically involved'
Sophia Hutchins and Caitlyn Jenner were 'never romantically involved'Although Caitlyn Jenner and Sophia Hutchins live together and appear to be inseparable, they are not a couple. In fact, they apparently never have been.
-
In 2002, Forbes named her the world's most powerful celebrity; she was chosen ahead of others such as Tiger Woods, Steven Spielberg and Madonna. The magazine cited Spears' large number of endorsement deals and enormous internet presence as the reason for the title.
-
Take advantage of these deals on luxury beauty items
Ad Microsoft
In 2003, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She was only 21 years old and became one of the youngest ever to be awarded the honor.
-
The singer has a successful perfume line with Elizabeth Arden, Inc. She released nine perfumes from 2004 to 2010, which grossed over $2 billion, making her the biggest celebrity perfume endorser ever. In July 2018, Spears released her first gender-neutral perfume - "Prerogative."
-
Six out of her seven studio albums have peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Her 2007 album “Blackout” debuted and peaked at No. 2 on the chart.
-
According to Harper's Bazaar, Spears' greatest musical inspiration is Whitney Houston (1963-2012).
Britney Spears has a message for 'mean comments and bully people'
Britney Spears tells people to be nicer on social media.On Saturday, the pop queen shared a video of her Christmas Tree to Instagram, but her caption called out cyber bullies.
-
The singer's first marriage was to childhood friend Jason Alexander in January 2004. It lasted for 55 hours before it was annulled after a court plea emphasized that she "lacked understanding of her actions."
-
She married American dancer-rapper Kevin Federline in 2004. Together, they have two children - Sean Preston and Jayden James. The couple divorced in 2007.
-
Keep warm this winter with this #1 best-selling Artix snowpants
Ad Microsoft
In a 2011 U.S. poll, Britney was voted the third "Hottest Celebrity Mom" after Halle Berry and Angelina Jolie.
-
Madonna and Spears famously shared an on-stage kiss at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2003. She is believed to be close to Madonna and says the pop diva helped her through the bad times. In an interview with Harper's Magazine, she said: "I guess she’s really taught me to stay true to myself. That seems like a simple thing to say, but she taught me through action, not just by saying it."
-
In 2012, the singing star reportedly got a whopping $15 million to do the U.S. version of "The X Factor."
-
She became Forbes' top-earning female musician in 2012, pulling in $58 million. She reached the top position on the list thanks to her earnings from touring, endorsements and a fragrance line.
George Michael’s Family Thanks Fans for 'Kind Messages' Ahead of Singer’s Death Anniversary: 'They Lift Us’
George Michael’s Family Thanks Fans for 'Kind Messages' Ahead of Death AnniversaryOn Monday, the late singer’s sisters Melanie and Yioda, his father Jack and longtime manager David Austin shared a statement to his official website saying they’ve “come to fully appreciate (although we already knew really), quite how much love there is out there in the world, for both Yog [which is Michael’s nickname] and his beautiful music” in the years since his death in 2016.
-
As told to Harper's Bazaar, her orange and purple ensemble (pictured) from the Billboard Awards 2000 is an outfit she's most ashamed of wearing. She said: "I actually thought I looked hot at the time. But, um, I definitely stood out. People were talking about it, but not in a good way."
-
In 2000, Spears became the youngest star to serve as both a musical guest and a host on "Saturday Night Live."
-
Reportedly, the pop star and socialite Paris Hilton were great friends in 2006. In November 2017, Hilton tweeted a photo of Spears and herself, captioning it, "11 years ago today, Me & Britney invented the selfie!" Their followers were quick to disagree.
-
The popular Lady Gaga (L) and Beyoncé duet, “Telephone,” was originally written for Spears but she rejected it.
-
Rihanna's iconic number "Umbrella" was also turned down by Spears.
-
She once owned a restaurant in New York City called Nyla that opened and closed in 2002.
(Pictured) Spears at the opening of her new restaurant.
-
In 2009, she was named the most searched artist of the decade, according to search engine Ask Jeeves.
-
-
-
In August, Federline filed a restraining order against Spears’ father,
Jamie Spears, after an alleged altercation with Preston. The following month the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office announced that it had found insufficient evidence to charge Jamie and he was cleared of child abuse allegations.
Britney and the DJ’s custody agreement was also amended in September with Federline having the boys 70 percent of the time while the pop star will get them 30 percent of the time for unsupervised custodial rights. The original agreement was 50-50.
The “Toxic” singer celebrated her 38th birthday on Monday and a source told Us that the former Mouseketeer is embracing a “positive headspace” more than six months after she left a facility where she was being treated for mental health issues.
“She has spent the last year prioritizing herself and her well-being, something she did not have a chance to do as much during her Las Vegas residency,” the source told Us on Monday. “She has had less time with her sons but got really close with her mom, Lynne, and sister, Jamie Lynn, again recently. Britney spends most of her time at home with her boyfriend, Sam [Asghari], or alone. Her relationship with Sam is rock-solid. He brings her so much joy and is a source of stability in her often chaotic life.”
With reporting by Nicholas Hautman
Britney Spears Races Sister Jamie Lynn After Making Adorable Family Dance Video -- Watch! .
The sisters teased fans with a glimpse at the 'Spears Sibling Spartan Race 2020' on Tuesday.Jamie took to Instagram on Monday to share a super cute TikTok video showing herself and her two daughters -- 11-year-old Maddie and 1-year-old Ivey -- dancing in their livingroom with the "Toxic" songstress.