Line of Duty finale bombshell as H's identity finally revealed. The BBC has a new Britney Spears documentary, titled The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship, and just confirmed the air date. But he has previously insisted he is working in her best interests and is dedicated to “protecting her”. Britney Spears’ father claimed that his daughter had dementia while filing for her conservatorship, a new documentary has alleged. Hayley is fighting for the Free Britney movement which aims to end her father’s controversial control over her finances, business and personal life. BRITNEY Spears’ dad says she has dementia, a bombshell TV documentary reveals. The documentary will survey Britney Spears’ tumultuous career in light of the recent court battles over her father’s conservatorship. BRITNEY Spears’ dad says she has dementia, a bombshell TV documentary reveals.Jamie, 68, put the condition on forms which he used to justify having 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. But the documentary claims the court-approved attorney for the past 13 years, Sam Ingham, is being paid £7,200 per week by Britney’s estate. No honey, that is not happening.”. But the other option is actually more sinister. “I’ve got no way of knowing if these are legit but this looks like it’s linked to the conservatorship. In new BBC documentary The Battle for Britney, documents are shown explaining the purpose of that “conservatorship”, which was put in place in February 2008. The singer's father, Jamie Spears, was granted control over her … A lawyer for Britney Spears says she has requested to speak directly about her conservatorship in court. And if that’s the case, then that’s terrifying.”. Under the conservatorship, Spears' father Jamie retains control over all her personal and financial affairs, including her medical treatment, security and career. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. It will be the sixth episode of The New York Times Presents series, Season 1. ", “You have to tick a box justifying the reason and the box that is ticked, it says: ‘The order is related to dementia placement or treatment as specified’.”. For the past year, Britney has been fighting to have her father removed as the head of the conservatorship, in favour of an independent third party. The documentary, directed by Samantha Stark, detailed exactly how Britney Spears ended up in a conservatorship in the first place. From secret feuds and sexy scandals to the biggest showbiz headlines - we're serving up a daily dose of gossip. Fans have formed a movement known as #FreeBritney, backing her legal fight to regain her autonomy. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/britney-spears-documentary-embarrassed-cried To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. “That’s the idea that she doesn’t have dementia but the conservatorship team have suggested that she has because they want to push the conservatorship through. ‘Framing Britney Spears’, a documentary addressing her conservatorship, is set to air on February 5th. View our online Press Pack. 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Free Britney campaigner Megan Radford says the claim meant she could be placed in a probate conservatorship, rather than a mental health one which nobody can earn money from. Britney Spears Seemingly Responds to Unauthorized Documentary About Her Conservatorship Battle. Police condemn Man U fans' protest with officer hospitalised by 'bottle attack', Cop slashed in face with bottle as Man Utd fans storm Old Trafford in Glazer demo, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. A February TV documentary … He says: “Britney might have dementia. Now I’m not a doctor but if that’s the case, then the world isn’t aware of that. Fan Hayley Herms said: “There is no way any dementia patient is going on world tours, doing Vegas residencies, is learning 27 back-to-back combo numbers, full choreography. What is BBC's new Britney Spears documentary about? He says: “If she didn’t have [it], I’d be concerned she would be dead.”. The Battle for Britney is a new, one hour documentary by BAFTA award-winning journalist Azhar, that seeks to uncover the truth behind the conservatorship that Britney Spears … In The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship, Azhar says he initially thought the dementia claims were a “conspiracy theory”. 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I’m not a doctor but if that’s the case, the world isn’t aware of that. In a post on his Facebook page, the former *NSYNC singer questioned why Spears' dad, Jamie Spears, is still in charge of her conservatorship, which is the subject of the new documentary Framing Britney Spears, which was released on Hulu and FX on Feb. 5. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, In new BBC documentary The Battle for Britney, documents are shown explaining the purpose of that 'conservatorship', which was put in place in February 2008, Britney lost custody of sons Sean, now 15, and Jayden, 14, and was committed to a psychiatric hospital after her 2007 breakdown, Journalist Mobeen Azhar said Jamie had ticked a box saying it related to 'dementia placement or treatment', Britney has been fighting to have her father removed as the head of the conservatorship, in favour of an independent third party, At the time it was insisted that the conservatorship was designed to protect Britney and stop people from taking advantage of her financially, Britney will speak publicly about the conservatorship in court on June 23, Britney Spears' dad Jamie's lawyer insists he 'saved her life' and he's NOT a 'villain', Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Britney Spears reacted to the documentary about her conservatorship and hinted that there’s more to her life than what was documented in the Hulu film. AP Filed under britney spears , dementia , jamie spears , … Under the conservatorship – a legal arrangement in the US that places an adult under the legal guardianship of another – Britney Spears has not controlled many of the decisions around her finances or her career since 2008. The pop star has requested to speak at an upcoming hearing, addressing her long-running conservatorship. Get the inside scoop on all your favourite celebs with our daily newsletter delivered straight to your inbox for free. Britney Spears supporters pose for a photo outside a court hearing concerning the pop singer’s conservatorship on Feb. 11, 2021. Britney Spears is gearing up to speak in court regarding her longstanding and much-publicised conservatorship case. It is thought the pop star wants to stop her father having control over her personal affairs. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. BBC Two will explore Britney Spears’ conservatorship in a new documentary. She also lost custody of sons Sean, now 15, and Jayden, 14, and was committed to a psychiatric hospital. After several stints in rehab, she lost custody of sons Jayden, 14, and Sean, 15, and was detained for 14 days for her own safety. https://www.mirror.co.uk/.../britney-spears-living-under-conservatorship-24016616 When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Jamie, 68, put the condition on forms which he used to justify having control over the finances of his pop superstar daughter, 39. Britney might have dementia. Britney Spears could be living under strict legal constraints because she suffers from dementia, a documentary claims. The hour long documentary will focus on her conservatorship and the #FreeBritney movement which has … The television star revealed to fans that the family are moving up north, Holly Willoughby confuses fans by claiming Tom Selleck and Courteney Cox are her parents, The This Morning host drew attention to the fact that her own parents, Brian and Linda Willoughby, have a striking resemblance for the two iconic Friends stars, Line Of Duty's Buckells actor Nigel Boyle - adorable family life to Peaky Blinders role. Journalist Mobeen Azhar has obtained documents that appear to reveal the condition is why the singer has had her life and finances managed for the past 12 years by her dad Jamie. Britney Spears on Tuesday was granted a request to address the court managing her conservatorship directly at a status hearing in June. Journalist Mobeen Azhar said Jamie had ticked a box saying it related to “dementia placement or treatment”. Britney Spears is being held under conservatorship because she may suffer from dementia, a new BBC documentary claims. While Framing Britney Spears rocked the industry at the beginning of the year, fans are deeply concerned with the number of new documentaries about the songstress that have been announced in its wake. News \ Britney Spears to Address Court at Next Conservatorship Hearing A 'New York Times' documentary brought attention to the case and the #FreeBritney movement earlier this year A release date for the BBC ’s upcoming documentary exploring the conservatorship of pop star Britney Spears has been confirmed amid the ongoing #FreeBritney movement among her fans. The sad truth behind Britney Spears & her conservatorship and the Free Britney movement. Britney, 39, has been under a conservatorship … Something went wrong, please try again later. Britney Spears will speak in court regarding her conservatorship in June, as Variety reports. She will speak publicly about it in court on June 23. In 2007, Britney had a breakdown after splitting from her dancer husband, Kevin Federline. Do you have a story to sell? The conservatorship has been the focus of renewed attention since “Framing Britney Spears,” a documentary about the case, was released in February. For other inquiries, Contact Us. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship, fronted by BAFTA award-winning journalist Mobeen Azhar explores some astounding allegations and fan theories, one being that the singer has dementia. The York Times documentary dissected the career of Britney Spears, delving into her life under her conservatorship and now, at least four more documentaries are set to be created. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Under-65s account for less than 5% of dementia cases in the US, so Azhar thinks it is “unlikely” Britney is suffering from the condition unless she is a “medical anomaly”. The conservatorship was put in place following a tumultuous 2007 in which Britney divorced backing dancer Kevin Federline, 43, shaved her head, attacked a photographer’s car with an umbrella and entered rehab. Get in touch with us at webcelebs@trinitymirror.com or call us direct 0207 29 33033. Britney, 39, is set to speak about her “conservatorship” for the first time in court in June. 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"The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The documentary has also inspired a mainstream discussion around how Spears’s life has been controlled by a court-ordered conservatorship since 2008. THE Battle for Britney: Fans, Cash and a Conservatorship is available on iPlayer from today and will be broadcast at 9pm on BBC2 on Wednesday. The documentary … Line of Duty fans in shock as H is finally revealed - did you guess it? “There are a couple of fan sites who said they have got hold of paperwork surrounding the conservatorship. At the time it was insisted that the conservatorship was designed to protect her and stop people from taking advantage of her financially. Line of Duty star Nigel Boyle portrays Detective Superintendent Ian Buckells in the hit BBC One crime drama, but where else have we seen him and what is his personal life like? 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Britney Spears apparently feels like she could “finally be freed” from her father and is also reportedly working on her own documentary in which she’ll tell her story in her own words. Attorneys for Britney and her father, Jamie Spears, declined to comment. Britney Spears attends a Beverly Hills event on April 12, 2018. However, the pop star, 39, has since released four albums, done four ­energy-sapping global tours and performed 248 gigs in Las Vegas. Watch 'Framing Britney Spears… If that’s the case, then that’s terrifying.”. https://www.vogue.com/article/framing-britney-spears-documentary-review But blogger Perez Hilton believes the conservatorship is necessary. Since February's "Framing Britney Spears" documentary, all eyes have been on the pop singer with renewed interest in – and speculation about – her well-being. A new documentary has claimed that Britney Spears is suffering from dementia and this is what she has strict legal constraints on her life, Celeb obsessed? Britney's furious fans rubbished her dad’s claim she has a brain condition — saying: “Dementia patients do not go on world tours.”. Britney, who is now dating personal trainer Sam Asghari, was then placed under the conservatorship, which means she cannot drive, go out alone or make her own financial decisions. *The documentary is on BBC iPlayer now and will be on BBC Two on Wednesday at 9pm. Mobeen adds: “There’s only two options with that. “It sounded a bit out there,” he says. Jamie declined to comment on the allegations made in the film. Mobeen said of the new documentary: "I went to LA in search of the truth of how Britney Spears, one of the biggest pop stars on the planet, ended up in a conservatorship. “The other option is more sinister. Get a daily dose of showbiz gossip direct to your inbox. On BBC iPlayer now and will be on BBC iPlayer now and will on. There, ” he says: “ There are a couple of fan sites who said they have hold. 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