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Ex-Manager Owes Us $123K: Brit's Lawyers

Evann Gastaldo — Tue, 12 May 2009 10:33:00 CDT

Britney Spears’ legal team slapped Sam Lutfi with a 3-year restraining order—and now they’re going after his money, People reports, asking a court to order the erstwhile manager to reimburse Spears $123,142 in legal fees. They also want $72,292 from similarly restrained ex Adnan Ghalib. Elsewhere: Rihanna...

Spears Ex Faces Trial in Car Assault

Harry Kimball — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:15:01 CDT

Adnan Ghalib, Britney Spears’ paparazzo ex, will see the inside of a courtroom on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and hit-and-run stemming from his alleged vehicular takedown of a process server, TMZ reports. A judge today ordered Ghalib to appear May 18 to set a trial date—and...

Britney Fan, Idol Wannabe Arrested for Trespassing

Evann Gastaldo — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 04:43:37 CDT

A peeping tom was arrested for trespassing on Britney Spears’ property, E! reports. The looky-loo, a two-time American Idol contestant and Spears fan, was caught in camouflage gear peeking through the windows of Brit’s home in a gated California community. She was released and will appear in court June 16....

Dad 'Blackmailing' Britney, Court Told

Sarah Quinn — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 07:40:08 CDT

Chafing under her dad's control, Britney Spears wants to hire her own lawyer, People reports. The sister of Spears' former manager, Sam Lutfi, told an LA court yesterday that she recently sneaked the singer a cellphone so she could call Lutfi and ask for help without her father knowing. "She...

Madonna Adopting Again: Officials

Evann Gastaldo — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:54:26 CDT

As officials confirm Madonna is en route to Malawi to adopt a new baby, the singer received a glowing recommendation from young lover Jesus Luz’s father, the Mirror reports. “When Cupid strikes, age doesn't matter,” he said. More on Cupid in Hollywood: Britney Spears is still texting ex Adnan Ghalib,...

Brit's Paparazzo Ex Served With Restraining Order

Harry Kimball — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:33:01 CDT

Adnan Ghalib, the paparazzo who briefly dated Britney Spears, may not contact her or come within 100 yards of the singer for 3 years, People reports. The ruling, handed down by a Los Angeles judge today, was sought by Spears’ father Jamie, who has legal conservatorship over the troubled star...

Brit's Dad Wins Extension of Restraining Order

Ambreen Ali — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:18:55 CST

An LA court yesterday extended the restraining order against Britney Spears' ex-manager, ex-boyfriend, and another man who've been accused of trying to influence the troubled pop star, People reports. Her father and conservator, Jamie Spears, had requested the extension. At a hearing yesterday, the singer's hairstylist testified the ex-manager, Sam...

Britney's Dad Seeks Restraining Order

Matt Cantor — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:08:29 CST

Britney Spears' dad yesterday asked an LA court for help in keeping the troubled pop star away from three men he fears are attempting to interfere with her recovery. Jamie Spears, who has legal control of his 27-year-old daughter's affairs, appeared weary as he offered a peek into daily life...

Brit's Ex Charged in Hit-and-Run

Evann Gastaldo — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:26:08 CST

Britney Spears’ paparazzo ex has been charged with three felonies after police say he hit a man with his car while trying to dodge restraining order paperwork from the Spears clan, E! reports. Adnan Ghalib allegedly injured the process server and drove off—he is charged with assault with a...