BRITNEY'S sister, Jamie Lynn, claimed she has 'nothing to gain' from her older sister's conservatorship and only wants her sister's happiness.
Just days earlier, Britney claimed her family "lived off" her for 13 years as she fights to end her conservatorship, which leaves her finances in the hands of her father.
As fans slammed Jamie Lynn for remaining silent for so long about her sister's trauma, Jamie Lynn denied the accusation that she profited from Britney's conservatorship.
The child star of Zoey 101 said she lives off of her own money and doesn't owe the public any explanations. Experts estimate that Jamie Lynn is worth $6 million, compared to her sister's $60 million worth.
A petition has recently gained thousands of signatures in an effort to get Jamie Lynn fired from Netflix's Sweet Magnolias.
Britney officially filed a petition to end her conservatorship on Tuesday evening.
Read our Britney Spears live blog for the latest news and updates…
- Katie Balevic
CONSERVATORSHIP IS 'NO LONGER NECESSARY'
During last week's court hearing, among other things, Britney claimed she has been forced to take lithium, and she just wants her "life back."
In regards to her use of the drug, Kevin's attorney told the outlet: "If it was necessary, we have to be concerned about whether she's okay.
"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."
The pop star's father, Jamie, 68, has served as her main conservator over the past 13 years.
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KEVIN 'SUPPORTS' BRITNEY, LAWYER SAYS
"Britney has not been served well by the conservatorship and it's not consistent with what she wants," Kevin's lawyer asserted.
"I think that she should be able to challenge that. And if it's what's best for her, Kevin supports it."
Lawyer Mark Vincent later added that he and his client want Britney's "voice to be heard."
"If she's strong and healthy and wants to be in control of her own life, and can do that in a reasonable, responsible fashion, then more power to her," he added.
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BRITNEY'S EX SLAMS CONSERVATORSHIP
Britney's ex Kevin Federline has defended her fight against her conservatorship and supports the testimony against her father Jamie.
The rapper's lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan has claimed his client just wants the mother of his children to be "healthy and happy."
Kevin, 43, has allegedly said he "supports" his ex-wife in her efforts to end her conservatorship.
"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," the attorney told PEOPLE.
"[Kevin] 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," he explained.
Britney, 39, and the musician share sons Sean Preston, 15, and Jayden James, 14.
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BRITNEY FILES PETITION TO TERMINATE CONSERVATORSHIP
In a new development, Britney Spears filed a petition to terminate her conservatorship.
Last week, Britney made her first court appearance with the goal of removing the conservatorship that has locked her in her father's control for 13 years.
Fans of the popstar celebrated on Twitter.
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CHRISTINA AGUILERA SPEAKS UP FOR 'EVERY WOMAN'
Christina Aguilera continued her statement in support of Britney:
"Every woman must have the right to her own body, her own reproductive system, her own privacy, her own space, her own healing and her own happiness.
"While I am not behind the closed doors of this very layered & personal yet public conversation – all I can do is share from my heart on what I’ve heard, read and seen in the media.
"The conviction and desperation of this plea for freedom leads me to believe that this person I once knew has been living without compassion or decency from those in control.
"To a woman who has worked under conditions and pressure unimaginable to most, I promise you she deserves all of the freedom possible to live her happiest life. My heart goes out to Britney. She deserves all the TRUE love and support in the world."
- Katie Balevic
CHRISTINA AGUILERA TWEETS SUPPORT FOR BRITNEY
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'IF YOU SEEK AMY' SONG
The pop star sings: "Love me, hate me, say what you want about me,
"But all of the boys and all of the girls are begging to if you seek Amy."
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ARTICLE ABOUT BRITNEY TROLLING MEGYN RESURFACES
A Buzzfeed article about Britney trolling Megyn has resurfaced on Twitter.
In 2009, Megyn did a segment on Fox News in which she was outraged by the lyrics of Britney's song, "If You Seek Amy".
Megyn was beside herself by the implication of the lyrics and said, "It doesn't make any sense, does it?"
Afterward, Britney released a music video for the song featuring a fake cameo by Megyn. She even said the same line: "It doesn't make any sense, does it?"
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BRITNEY FANS TROLL MEGYN KELLY
Britney fans trolled the controversial Megyn Kelly on Twitter.
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WHAT DID MEGYN KELLY SAY ABOUT BRITNEY?
The former Fox News host discussed Britney on her Monday episode of her podcast The Megyn Kelly Show, questioning the star's "mental state."
"There has to be a good reason for it. What we don't know we don't know what kind of mental state Britney is actually in. We don't know whether she's attempted suicide over and over whether she tried to hurt others. I'm just making this up just to be clear. We just don't know they're there," she said.
She continued, "The thing that bothered me about her testimonial was, we didn't hear the other side," referring to Britney's father, Jamie, who only spoke out about the hearing through his attorney.
- Julia Fields
WENDY WILLIAM'S SHOCKING REACTION TO BRITNEY'S NEWS
During her show this week, Wendy Williams had a supprotive yet shocking reaction to Britney's conservatorship hearing.
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WHEN DID BRITNEY LOSE CUSTODY OF HER SONS?
Britney is mom to sons Sean, 15, and Jayden, 14, with the former backup dancer.
She had lost custody of them in 2007 after having a well-publicized breakdown, with a judge granting Kevin full custody.
A friend told The Sun that Britney "lost her s**t" when she learned that her plans to have joint custody were overtaken by Jamie's move to open a conservatorship".
"It was sold to her as the best way to get back access to her kids, she said. But instead it played into a much bigger change for Britney," they said.
- Julia Fields
BRITNEY ALLOWED THE CONSERVATORSHIP ORIGINALLY TO KEEP CUSTODY OF HER SONS
A source exclusively told The Sun that the singer, 39, allowed Jamie to become her conservator as she thought it would help her gain access to her two sons with ex Kevin Federline.
Back in 2007, we can reveal that Britney said of Jamie, "I don't ever want to speak to him again."
Her partying at the time was "a desperate reaction to live her life after feeling shackled by Jamie's demands and constant focus on her career".
Britney first pushed back on Jamie's sobbing phone calls asking for reconciliation, before refusing to speak to him.
It was her mom Lynne and then boyfriend Adnan Ghalib who reconciled the pair, before him "taking over her life a year later."
She made up with Jamie as she hoped it could help her custody battle with Kevin.
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HALSEY TWEETS SUPPORT OF BRITNEY
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JAMIE LYNN'S HUSBAND SPEAKS OUT
Jamie defended his in-laws, telling The New York Post: “I can assure you her family loves her and wants the best for her.
“I wouldn’t be around people who weren’t. Who wouldn’t want to be in support of Britney?”
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BRITNEY COMPARES CONSERVATORSHIP TO SEX TRAFFICKING
She also compared the "abusive" conservatorship to sex trafficking, stating: “In California, the only similar thing to this is called sex trafficking, making anyone work against their will.
"And taking all their possessions away, credit card, cash, phone, passport."
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MARIAH CAREY VOICES SUPPORT
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BRITNEY'S EX SLAMS CONSERVATORSHIP
The pop star's ex – who has refused to be named – also revealed she begged dad Jamie "four or five times a week" to end her conservatorship before bringing the matter to court.
Speaking to Page Six, her ex revealed: "What she wants more than anything is to have a baby girl.
"That’s all she’s ever wanted, really. They kept her from that. They told her she had to do the Vegas show instead."
The man also told of how angry he was when he heard Britney’s lawyer, Samuel D. Ingham III, tell the court that the singer had never asked to end the conservatorship.
He said: "She asked him four or five times a week to end the conservatorship and they would always give her some sort of BS.
"Ingham used the word ‘formally.’ What does that even mean when someone calls you four times a week (asking), ‘How do I end this?'
"I hope she sues the s**t out of them for this. I will testify if it comes to that."
- Julia Fields
WHAT HAS BRITNEY SAID ABOUT JODI?
Britney has taken steps towards making Montgomery her permanent conservator.
In a petition from March, Britney's legal team requested that Montgomery serve as the pop star's permanent conservator.
A source close to Britney told the Daily Mail: "If Jodi becomes her conservator things would drastically change for Britney.
"She's not working because of her dad. She has said that as long as a dad is control of her life, she's not working.
"Britney trusts Jodi Montgomery – she's really great. Things would drastically change for the better."
- Julia Fields
WILL JODI TAKE OVER BRITNEY'S CONSERVATORSHIP?
It is unknown whether the judge overseeing the case will allow Montgomery to be Britney's permanent conservator.
The next court hearing in Britney's conservatorship case is scheduled for July 14.
Following the hearing on June 23, Jamie said he "loves his daughter" after she threatened to sue her "abusive" family over her conservatorship.
During the hearing, Britney detailed her “abusive” conservatorship and argued her father should no longer have control over her life.
Following the hearing, Jamie’s legal team released a statement that insisted he cares very much about his daughter.
The statement read: “He is sorry to see his daughter suffering and in so much pain. Mr. Spears loves his daughter very much.”
- Julia Fields
WHO IS JODI MONTGOMERY?
Jodi Montgomery is an experienced conservator with a degree in social welfare.
She runs her own practice with her husband Jack where they specialize in conservatorships.
The couple's company website states that they "offer expertise in managing businesses, working with limited partnerships, resolving contentious family issues, maximizing and protecting the value of intellectual property rights, managing real property assets, and developing and executing plans to optimize trust finances.”
US Weekly reported in 2019 that a judge placed Montgomery as Britney Spears' temporary conservator after taking on the role of Spears' "care manager".
In September 2019, a judge gave Montgomery the powers Britney's father Jamie would have until January 2020.
While Jamie is co-managing his daughter's estimated $60million estate with the Bessemer Trust Company, Jodi has remained in charge of Britney's person.
- Julia Fields
JAMIE SPOTTED FOR FIRST TIME SINCE BRITNEY'S COURT APPEARANCE
Additionally, Britney's father was spotted for the first time on Monday since the 39-year-old spoke out against him in court.
While out and about in Kentwood, Jamie dressed casually in a light gray T-shirt and dark gray shorts.
He kept the gray theme going, as the outfit was matched with a hat, socks and sandals of the same color.
Sunglasses also hung around his neck as he ran errands in the Louisiana town.
- Julia Fields
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE ON BRITNEY CONTINUED
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WHAT DID JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SAY ABOUT BRITNEY?
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CHRISTINA AGUILERA TWITTER THREAD CONTINUED
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