• The Hollywood Reporter on LinkedIn

Britney Spears

Britney Spears

Latest News

  1. Live Feed
    'X Factor': First Official Look at Britney Spears and Demi Lovato at the Judges' Table (Photo)

    'X Factor': First Official Look at Britney Spears and Demi Lovato at the Judges' Table (Photo)

    12:48 am PDT 5/25/2012
    • THR Staff
    Number of comments:

    The pop stars joined creator Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid for the first day of season 2 auditions in Austin, Texas. Read More

  2. Live Feed
    'X Factor' Judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato Clash in First Critiques

    'X Factor' Judges Britney Spears and Demi Lovato Clash in First Critiques

    3:13 pm PDT 5/24/2012
    • Jethro Nededog
    Number of comments:

    UPDATED: In leaked audio from the Austin auditions, one pop star believes a contestant could be the next Justin Bieber while the other isn't as optimistic. Read More

  3. 2012 Billboard Music Awards to Feature Tributes to Donna Summer and Beastie Boys' Adam 'MCA' Yauch

    2012 Billboard Music Awards to Feature Tributes to Donna Summer and Beastie Boys' Adam 'MCA' Yauch

    11:31 am PDT 5/19/2012
    • Jem Aswad, Billboard
    Number of comments:

    Whitney Houston will also be honored at Sunday's ceremony in Las Vegas. Read More

  4. In the Magazine
    Upfronts Eavesdropper: Britney Baffles; Pitbull No-Shows; How Dick Wolf Scored Rahm Emanuel

    Upfronts Eavesdropper: Britney Baffles; Pitbull No-Shows; How Dick Wolf Scored Rahm Emanuel

    10:40 pm PDT 5/17/2012
    • Kim Masters
    • Lacey Rose
    • Marisa Guthrie
    Number of comments:

    THR reveals what insiders were really talking about during TV's biggest week in NYC. Read More

  5. THR's Reality TV Poll: The 6 Biggest Surprises

    THR's Reality TV Poll: The 6 Biggest Surprises

    3:17 pm PDT 5/16/2012
    • THR Staff
    Number of comments:

    THR partnered with research firm Penn Schoen Berland to poll 700 unscripted TV viewers ages 18 to 49 to find out what they really thought about Kim Kardashian, Simon Cowell and the rest of the reality stars dominating the small screen. Here are six of the funniest, most surprising and most illuminating statistics we found. View gallery

  6. Live Feed
    Britney Spears on 'X Factor': Crisis Management Experts Assess Her Chance of Success

    Britney Spears on 'X Factor': Crisis Management Experts Assess Her Chance of Success

    7:35 am PDT 5/16/2012
    • Erin Carlson
    Number of comments:

    THR's panel of top strategists responds to concern over the singer's new gig on the Simon Cowell-fronted Fox reality show. Read More

  7. It's Official: Britney Spears, Demi Lovato to Judge 'X Factor'

    It's Official: Britney Spears, Demi Lovato to Judge 'X Factor'

    1:57 pm PDT 5/14/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
    • Jethro Nededog
    Number of comments:

    After months of speculation, the pop stars officially join the judges' panel for the Fox competition's second season. Read More

  8. Live Feed
    Upfronts 2012: Britney Spears to Arrive With Simon Cowell

    Upfronts 2012: Britney Spears to Arrive With Simon Cowell

    12:15 pm PDT 5/14/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
    Number of comments:

    The "X Factor" reboot's big reveal is expected to take place just after 4 p.m. at New York City's Beacon Theater. Read More

  9. Live Feed
    Howard Stern Cracks on Britney Spears As 'X-Factor' Judge: 'She Still Thinks the Earth is Flat'

    Howard Stern Cracks on Britney Spears As 'X-Factor' Judge: 'She Still Thinks the Earth is Flat'

    10:45 am PDT 5/10/2012
    • Jordan Zakarin
    Number of comments:

    The long-time radio host entertained reporters as he continued promoting his new gig as judge on "America's Got Talent." Read More

  10. Carrie Underwood Debuts Atop Billboard 200, Beats Norah Jones, B.o.B

    Carrie Underwood Debuts Atop Billboard 200, Beats Norah Jones, B.o.B

    3:26 pm PDT 5/9/2012
    • Keith Caulfield, Billboard
    Number of comments:

    It's the best sales week for a country album since Lady Antebellum's "Own the Night" debuted at No. 1. Read More

  11. Live Feed
    Watch Video JC Chasez Weighs in on 'The Voice's' Tony Lucca, Britney Spears on 'X Factor' (Video)

    JC Chasez Weighs in on 'The Voice's' Tony Lucca, Britney Spears on 'X Factor' (Video)

    3:18 pm PDT 5/7/2012
    • Sophie A. Schillaci
    Number of comments:

    The former ‘NSYNC member tells THR why his longtime pal is actually at a disadvantage in the competition, contrary to Christina Aguilera's comments. Read More See All Videos

  12. 'X Factor': Demi Lovato Nears Deal for Fourth Judge Spot (Exclusive)

    'X Factor': Demi Lovato Nears Deal for Fourth Judge Spot (Exclusive)

    2:47 pm PDT 5/1/2012
    • Shirley Halperin
    Number of comments:

    According to sources, the Disney star will bring a younger audience to the Fox show, something creator Simon Cowell has been keen on. Read More

  13. Live Feed
    'The Voice's' Carson Daly on Tony Lucca's Performance, Christina Aguilera's New Look and Britney Spears' 'X Factor' Spot

    'The Voice's' Carson Daly on Tony Lucca's Performance, Christina Aguilera's New Look and Britney Spears' 'X Factor' Spot

    10:14 am PDT 4/25/2012
    • Rebecca Ford
    Number of comments:

    "I think he needed to come back last night with a home run or he faced instant elimination," the host of NBC's singing competition told THR about Lucca's risky song choice. Read More

  14. Idol Worship
    Watch Video 'American Idol's' Kris Allen Visits L.A. Area Middle School to Promote Music Education

    'American Idol's' Kris Allen Visits L.A. Area Middle School to Promote Music Education

    11:29 am PDT 4/24/2012
    • Portia Medina
    Number of comments:

    The season 8 winner used hit songs by Katy Perry, Rihanna and Britney Spears to tell the story of how music impacted his life. Read More See All Videos

  15. Live Feed
    Watch Video 'The Voice's' Christina Aguilera Calls for 'Mickey Mouse Club' Reunion With Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake (Video)

    'The Voice's' Christina Aguilera Calls for 'Mickey Mouse Club' Reunion With Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake (Video)

    6:52 pm PDT 4/23/2012
    • Rebecca Ford
    Number of comments:

    Contestant Tony Lucca's performance of "Baby One More Time" on Monday’s show sparked the comments from the coach. Read More See All Videos

  16. Live Feed
    'X Factor': What Kind of Judge Will Britney Spears Be?

    'X Factor': What Kind of Judge Will Britney Spears Be?

    5:20 am PDT 4/11/2012
    • Erin Carlson
    Number of comments:

    UPDATED: Insiders are concerned about the pop star's competence on live TV. Read More

  17. Live Feed
    Watch Video MTV's 'America's Best Dance Crew' Pays Tribute to Britney Spears on Season Premiere (Exclusive Video)

    MTV's 'America's Best Dance Crew' Pays Tribute to Britney Spears on Season Premiere (Exclusive Video)

    11:13 am PDT 4/10/2012
    • Sophie A. Schillaci
    Number of comments:

    Songs including "Womanizer," "Till the World Ends" and "If You Seek Amy" will be featured on the Randy Jackson-produced series' season 7 debut, set to air on Wednesday. Read More See All Videos

  18. 'America's Best Dance Crew' Returns Featuring Songs by Britney Spears

    'America's Best Dance Crew' Returns Featuring Songs by Britney Spears

    11:12 am PDT 4/10/2012
    • David Simpson
    Number of comments:

    Season seven of MTV’s Randy Jackson Presents 'America’s Best Dance Crew' features songs by Britney Spears, Madonna, LMFAO, Rihanna, Pitbull, David Guetta and Flo Rida. The season premiere airs on Wednesday, April 11th at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Read More See All Videos

  19. Britney Spears' Fiance Jason Trawick to Become Her Co-Conservator

    Britney Spears' Fiance Jason Trawick to Become Her Co-Conservator

    1:31 pm PDT 4/7/2012
    • THR Staff
    Number of comments:

    The singer's father Jamie Spears has asked a court to have Trawick share legal control over his daughter's general well-being. Read More

  20. Earshot
    Madonna Summons Britney Spears in Twitter Q&A

    Madonna Summons Britney Spears in Twitter Q&A

    8:59 am PDT 4/5/2012
    • Erin Carlson
    Number of comments:

    The singer also banters with Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, among other boldfaced names. Read More

Our Blogs

  1. Heat Vision

    What's hot in the world of fanboy entertainment, from blockbuster films to the comic books that inspire them. Brought to you by Borys Kit.

  2. Live Feed

    Breaking TV show news, Nielsen ratings & analysis

  3. Risky Business

    Your complete film resource.

  4. THR, Esq.

    Entertainment law news and analysis by Matthew Belloni and Eriq Gardner

  5. The Race

    Frontline reports from the awards circuit-breaking news, instant analysis and fearless predictions.

  6. Idol Worship

    American Idol 2012 - News, Polls and Reviews, results, voting and recaps

  7. Bastard Machine

    TV show reviews, recaps, and analysis by Tim Goodman, Chief Television Critic

  8. Fash Track

    Hollywood fashion news and red carpet trends with coverage of awards shows, designers, magazines and media. By Merle Ginsberg.

  9. Earshot

    What music people are talking about

From our partners

Social & Mobile

  1. Watch Video VIDEO: MTV VMAs 2011

    VIDEO: MTV VMAs 2011

    All the behind-the-scenes action on the MTV Video Music Awards red carept at Los Angeles' Nokia Theater.

    Related
    MORE VIDEOS
  2. Watch Video 'America's Best Dance Crew' Returns Featuring Songs by Britney Spears

    'America's Best Dance Crew' Returns Featuring Songs by Britney Spears

    Season seven of MTV’s Randy Jackson Presents 'America’s Best Dance Crew' features songs by Britney Spears, Madonna, LMFAO, Rihanna, Pitbull, David Guetta and Flo Rida. The season premiere airs on Wednesday, April 11th at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

    Related
    MORE VIDEOS
  3. Watch Video VIDEO: Britney Spears Pepsi ad

    VIDEO: Britney Spears Pepsi ad

    MORE VIDEOS

From our partners