Taryn Manning Dishes On What It Was Like Working With Britney Spears On ‘Crossroads’

The world was at the height of peak Britney Spears mania back in 2002, when a little road-trip flick called Crossroads hit theaters and gave us the most iconic version of “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” ever. (Sorry, Joan.)

While putting pop stars in Hollywood movies has become a pretty much de facto practice these days, there was something especially exciting and buzzy about Britney stepping out in her first (and only) starring film role. While Crossroads didn’t exactly go on to win any Oscars, the film has become a staple in the pop culture lexicon, and a fan cult favorite for girly millennial sleepovers everywhere.

Starring alongside Britney in the teen movie, Taryn Manning—perhaps most known currently for her role as the polarizing Pennsatucky on Netflix’s Orange Is The New Black, as well as a (criminally underrated) pop artist in her own right—recently dished in a interview about what it was like working with the beloved pop star thirteen years ago, painting a vivid picture of the madness that surrounded the music icon back when she was not a girl, not yet a woman.

“I did Crossroads first,” Taryn tells Details. “That was like mega-stardom [for Britney]. I have never experienced anything like that in my life! We were shooting in Louisiana, and literally no matter where you looked on set—there were fans everywhere: Screaming little girls with their mothers. The A.D. would have to run over to them and explain that we were trying to film a movie. It was distracting, but at the same time I was like, ‘Wow! Holy shit!'”

But of course, by this time in her career, Brit Brit was a seasoned pro at the whole screaming fans thing, as Taryn shares: “Anytime she walked across the set, there was an uproar. And I would be like, ‘Britney, they’re waving to you. Wave back!’ She had it down. She gives her fans what they want. I learned so much from her.”

And much like what other stars and fans alike have said about Spears over the years, the actress also confirmed what we already knew about the pop darling, gushing, “And she is such a sweetheart. That’s one thing I will never forget about her: a very sweet, gentle human being—the person I was around for two months.”

Source:http://popcrush.com/taryn-manning-working-with-britney-spears-crossroads/?trackback=tsmclip

Britney Spears Buys Big Estate in Thousand Oaks

BUYER: Britney Spears
LOCATION: Thousand Oaks, CA
PRICE: $7,400,000
SIZE: 13,264 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms

YOUR MAMA’S NOTES: It was recently announced Britney Spears signed on for another two-year long and exceedingly lucrative residency a the Planet Hollywood Resort in Las Vegas — he previous two-year contract was reported to be for around $475,000 per show — and now word slips down the celebrity real estate gossip grapevine that the veteran pop star has splashed out $7.4 million for a sprawling, 20.86-acre estate in Thousand Oaks, CA. The hill topping spread, in a gated enclave of similarly sized estates and on and off the market since at least early 2013 when it was listed for an in-hindsight woefully quixotic $11.995 million, is anchored by an opulent and imposing if obviously ersatz, circa-2000 Neoclassical Italianate villa of 12,464-square-feet with five bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms.

A marble-floored foyer steps down to a hotel lobby-scaled “great room” with wall-to-wall carpeting, grandiose 35-foot high ceiling, and a gargantuan fireplace flanked by built-in media cabinets. The elevator-equipped mansion’s additional public spaces include baronial formal living and dining rooms — the former with a double stacked limestone mantelpiece that extends nearly to the ceiling, and an oak-paneled library with built-in bookshelves, fireplace, and fancy-pants Parquet de Versailles flooring. The mansion’s center island kitchen has all the bells and whistles a private chef might desire or require and opens to an informal dining area with bay window and another fireplace. Four en suite family bedrooms are joined by a private and expansive upper floor master suite with yet another fireplace, a sitting area, and a private terrace with sweeping mountain views along with two spacious and custom fitted walk-in closets and a pair of lavish bathrooms, one done in pale beige marble with jetted garden tub and the other in dark beige marble with steam shower. There’s a “huge media/game room” on the upper level of the main residence plus an approximately 1,200-square-foot poolside pavilion fitted with full kitchen, bathroom, and 3,500-bottle temperature controlled wine cellar. Online marketing materials show the manicured portions of the estate include a rear motor court with access to the six-car garage, meandering lawns and flowering gardens, an orchard, a variety of patios and terraces with panoramic views, an infinity edged swimming pool, separate spa, lighted tennis court with elevated viewing platform, and a three-green golf course complete with sand traps.

Avid celebrity real estate watchers may recall that it was only three years ago that Miz Spears, a property gossip column staple who’s previously owned multi-million dollar homes in West Hollywood, Malibu, and Beverly Hills and over the years rented several mansions in L.A.’s ever-more celebrified western suburbs, shelled out $6,744,500 for an 8,456-square-foot hacienda-style Mediterranean inside the swanky, guard-gated Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks.

Source:http://variety.com/2015/dirt/real-estalker/britney-spears-buys-estate-thousand-oaks-1201616231/

Britney Spears working on new album

Britney Spears fans have a reason to rejoice. The pop star confirmed she’s working on a new album by posting photos of her and collaborators DJ Burns and songwriter Mischke Butler.
Spears teased her studio work in several Instagram pictures on Thursday.
“Making magic in the studio with @thisisburns4real yesterday!” Spears captioned the first picture of her and the English music producer.
The second photo had her posing with both Burns and Butler.
The collaborators also shared the pictures on their respective accounts.
“Hey @britneyspears I’m sorry I’m so tall, we made some though so it’s cool,” Burns captioned it.
Meanwhile, Butler wrote, “Re post! Always amazing working with @britneyspears & @thisisburns4real.”
Butler is a Grammy-nominated songwriter who has worked with Michael Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, The Pussycat Dolls, Jessica Simpson and Trey Songz.
As for Burns, he worked on Midnight Star’s Midas Touch with Ellie Goulding and remixed such singles as Lana Del Rey’s National Anthem, Iggy Azalea’s Work and Calvin Harris’ Blame.
The effort would be the first release since Spears’ eighth studio album, Britney Jean, which was released in December 2013.
She has also been working with producer DJ Mustard, singer Sam Bruno and songwriter Matthew Koma.

Source:http://gulfnews.com/life-style/music/britney-spears-working-on-new-album-1.1598200

Britney Spears crashes Kate Hudson’s game night

Pop star Britney Spears, 33, has found a new friend in Kate Hudson, 36, after crashing the actress' game night outing on Saturday.

The two blonde beauties, and mothers of two young boys, shared photos of their impromptu get-together on social media while they watched the football at Hudson’s Los Angeles home.

Hudson posted, "That moment when @britneyspears shows up to your game night and your (sic) all like #itsbritneyb**ch".

Spears responded with her own Instagram snap on Sunday which she captioned, "Two blondes... Too much fun. Loved hanging with you last night @katehudson!"

Source:http://www.scout.co.nz/Britney-Spears-crashes-Kate-Hudsons-game-night/tabid/511/articleID/5869/Default.aspx

Britney Spears Is Back to Teaching a Kids' Dance Class: Watch

Britney Spears recently stepped in as a guest teacher at Los Angeles’ Rockit Dance Studio, and she had so much fun with the class that she returned to show them some more moves.

“Stopped by to teach these girls again today … They never cease to amaze me!” Spears posted on Instagram on Saturday, Oct. 3, alongside footage that shows her leading the group of young ladies.

While the full routine that Spears is teaching the girls is unclear from the short videos she’s shared so far, it’s safe to say that it might have an inspirational angle. In a second clip shared on the same day, she directs them to chant the phrase “We believe in dream catchers with oxygen.”

Spears is on a brief break from her Piece of Me residency in Las Vegas, which picks back up with a string of dates starting on Oct. 14. She recently announcedthat her show will continue on in 2016.

Source:http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop-shop/6715428/britney-spears-dance-class-teacher-videos

Britney Spears, Luke Bryan, Jay Z, Betty White Listed Among Most Dangerous Celebrities Online

Betty White is coming for you, World Wide Web! Intel Security released its annual list of the Most Dangerous Cyber Celebrities of 2015 on Tuesday, Sept. 29, and EDM DJ Armin van Buuren has replaced late-night host Jimmy Kimmel in the top spot, followed by some unsuspecting culprits including Britney Spears and Betty White.

According to Intel Security, the 9-year-old list looks to expose which celebrities generate the "most dangerous search results" making searchers on the Internet more vulnerable to viruses and malware.

"Armin van Buuren is the first DJ and the third male, following Brad Pitt in 2008 and Jimmy Kimmel in 2014, to find his way to the No. 1 spot (moving up from No. 2 in 2014)," the release from Intel states. Van Buuren's search results are rather startling. According to the company, "Nearly 1 in 5 results generated by Armin van Buuren searches are links to malicious sites."

The DJ is in good musical company, as he's accompanied by the likes of country superstar Luke Bryan, hip-hop mogul Jay Z, and New Zealand's pop prodigy Lorde. "Seven of the top 10 are musical artists, ranging from EDM artists to country, hip hop and pop," the company notes. Music stars who didn't make the top 10, but were still considered dangerous include Justin Bieber (No. 11), Rihanna (No. 12), Jennifer Lopez and Kenny Chesney (tied at No. 13), and Selena Gomez (No. 14). Surprisingly, Kanye West and Miley Cyrus trailed the others at spots 16 and 19, respectively.

The company adds that search terms generated around pop culture events can wield more dangerous results. "Cybercriminals are always looking for ways to take advantage of consumer interest around popular culture events including award shows, TV show and movies premieres, album releases, celebrity breakups, and more," Intel states. "They capitalize on this interest by enticing unsuspecting consumers to sites laden with malware, which enables them to steal passwords and personal information."

Clumping the categories together, funny female search terms were also more susceptible to spyware. These culprits include Amy Schumer, Melissa McCarthy, and shockingly... Betty White. No movie stars made the top 10 list in 2015, but the most dangerous celebrities on the big screen include Nicole Kidman (No. 15), Zac Efron (No. 17), Sandra Bullock (No. 19), andJennifer Lawrence (No. 20).

Two Kardashians also made the list of dangerous celebrities, but not the top 10. Kylie Jenner topped her more famous big sister, Kim Kardashian, at No. 24, compared to Kim K.'s No. 28. Two Vampire Diaries stars, surprisingly, were considered most dangerous among their television peers. Nina Dobrev made the top 10 cut, followed by her former costar Paul Wesley(No. 18).

Source: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/britney-spears-jay-z-betty-white-listed-most-dangerous-celebrities-2015299#ixzz3nCdPg2aZ

Britney Spears Crashes Another Dance Class, So Here Are 16 Dance Moves We All Tried To Learn From Her — VIDEO

Oops, she did it again? As you ease into that not-at-all dated reference, let this sink in: Britney Spears was a substitute dance teacher at a children's class over the weekend. The pop princess taught a routine to Kesha's "Timber" at the Rock It Dance Studio in California, after previously popping in for a surprise class last week. Not only is it kind of cute and... confusing, but it doesn't it throw you back to all the Britney Spears dance movesyou adopted as a child?

Now, don't be coy and play dumb. We all unconsciously adopted Spears dance moves in our youth — at least if you were an impressionable teenage girl in the late '90s. If we're being candid, I broke out the "Oops!" dance routine out at my swim club's pre-teen night, and my parents, progressive as they are, were definitely concerned that I would become a bleach blonde with a pierced navel. Luckily, at age 12, I discovered Nirvana, and the rest is history.

Still, I just want to reflect on all the potential Spears dance moves that she is potentially teaching to the next generation of America's youth. So watch Spears in action below, and enjoy these 16 possible dances that all good Spears fans should incorporate into their next ballet recital.

Source:http://www.bustle.com/articles/113467-britney-spears-crashes-another-dance-class-so-here-are-16-dance-moves-we-all-tried-to