Britney Spears’ Dad Still in Control

After a federal judge made his ruling yesterday in the civil rights case regarding Britney Spears’ conservatorship, it was announced that Jamie Spears is still in control of her $100 million estate.

Apparently the attorney mounting the challenge against Jamie Spears didn’t have the authority or clearance to do so. U.S. District Judge Philip Gutierrez went so far as to rebuke Jon Eardley for claiming to represent the “Gimme More” singer.

He ruled, “Mr. Eardley fails to explain why he can bring this claim for her in the first instance. He cannot. Mr. Eardley had no authority to remove the case from state court. He is neither a party nor a defendant. While he claims to be Ms. Spears’s attorney, the probate court ... found that she was incapable of retaining her own counsel.”

As a means of retail therapy, the “Toxic” mommy went for a shopping spree at the Levi’s store in Beverly Hills, California. Brit looked indifferent as she emerged from the boutique in a flirty green top and a pair of…well… jeans.

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Casey Aldridge not the father of Jamie Lynn Spears' baby

It has been alleged the 16-year-old actress - who announced she is expecting her first child with long-term boyfriend Casey earlier this month - was having an affair with an older man on the set of her Nickelodeon TV show 'Zoey 101'.

The Spears family are allegedly desperate to keep the man's identity a secret, and have paid Casey to pretend to be the father instead.

A source told America's Star magazine: "Casey is being paid off to be the family's fall guy while the real father remains unidentified.

"The man many suspect is the father, however, would face rape charges and probably prison time if he were to come forward and admit he had sex with Jamie Lynn."

A family insider added: "Some of us have doubts as to the legitimacy of the claim that Casey is the father. Before the news of the pregnancy, how often did you see them together?

"Jamie Lynn has dated Casey on-and-off over the past two years. But it was not steady. Jamie Lynn went through a time of partying, and Casey was just a part of that."

While Jamie Lynn - the sister of troubled pop star Britney Spears - has admitted being "shocked and scared" about becoming a mother at such a young age, she hasn't commented on rumours Nickelodeon will be dropping her from 'Zoey 101.'

PR expert Michael Levine said: "I cant think of any way that Nickelodeon could keep Jamie Lynn's show on the air.

"If they do, advertisers will drop it like crazy. No advertiser wants to be associated with a minor getting pregnant."

At the time of the pregnancy announcement, Nickelodeon released a statement saying: "We respect Jamie Lynn's decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation.

"We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn's well being."

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Here's what Jamie Lynn Spears' beau Casey Aldridge is really like

Casey Aldridge, better known as pregnant Jamie Lynn Spears' beau and the father of her baby, is remembered by his former teachers and classmates as a popular joker who could talk his way out of anything.

Aldridge's teachers and his classmates have spoken about the 18-year-old after his name hit headlines when girlfriend Jamie Lynn Spears disclosed the news of her pregnancy.

His former teacher at Amite School Center, where Aldridge lettered in football and baseball, served as senior class president and graduated in May 2007, referred to him as a handsome boy with a bright future.

"Casey is one of those boys who really have a lot going for him. He's handsome, smart and very, very charming," People quoted the teacher, as saying.

The 6'1" and 165 lbs, Aldridge was fancied by girls owing to his athletic and magnetic personality.

"He is athletic, and down here in the south, athletes are gods, so he had his share of adoring fans," said the teacher.

Jamie Lynn was also one of those fans and started dating Aldridge about two years ago and Aldridge quite liked the attention that came along dating Britney's younger sister.

"Casey really liked being known for dating Jamie Lynn. He thought it was really cool that he was dating someone famous, and you could just tell that he loved the attention," said one of Aldridge's former classmates.

The classmate also revealed that Aldridge also loved to have a good time and was a prankster in class, the report said.

"If there was a prank, he was involved. Things like sending around a note in class for everyone to cough at (the same time)," added the classmate.

According to a teacher, despite being mischievous during high school, Aldridge was a true charmer and that's what prevented him from ever getting into much trouble, the report added.
"There was a little part of (Leave it to Beaver's) Eddie Haskell in him. He'd say, 'You look very nice today. Is that a new dress?' And you'd be wondering, 'What's this kid's angle?' The difference between him and Eddie Haskell is that Casey's angle was that he truly wanted you to like him, and wanted to give you a compliment," said the teacher.

According to the report, people around him are sure that Aldridge will prove to be a good father, despite his high school extravaganzas.

"When he decides that something is the right thing to do, he is very effective. If he decides he's going to be a great father, he will do whatever it takes to do a good job, whether that means working construction to support the baby, or reading books about how to change diapers," said his teacher.

Spears family wants to keep Jamie Lynn away from her sister Britney

The 'Gimme More' singer heard the news of her 16-year-old sister's pregnancy from a paparazzo and is now keen to support Jamie Lynn, but her family are worried Britney will be a bad influence.

A source said: "Britney wasn't the first to know about Jamie Lynn's pregnancy, but she's trying to show her sister that she supports her. That's great, but at the same time we're worried.

Jamie Lynn always liked to do everything with Britney, but as untimely as this pregnancy is, Britney is probably happy that their kids will be close in age and they can raise them together.

"But the longer Jamie Lynn is around Britney and bonding over this, the harder it's going to be for her to leave and go back to Louisiana like she says she will. It isn't hard to imagine what trouble she could get into if she gets too close to Britney right now."

Britney, 26, - who has lost custody of her sons, two-year-old Sean Preston and 15-month-old Jayden James - spent $500 on a gift basket for Jamie Lynn yesterday (20 Dec 2007) at exclusive Beverly Hills baby boutique Petit Tresor, including a vest with "Hot Mama 2 B" printed on it.

Meanwhile, Nickelodeon - who make children's TV show Zoey 101 in which Jamie Lynn stars - are considering making a special episode for its young audience about sex and love.

Filming for the show's fourth and final season -aimed at nine to 14-year-olds - has finished, and episodes are due to be aired in February, but production of an extra episode addressing teenage sex is being planned.

Nickelodeon have approached veteran newswoman Linda Ellerbee who has previously presented shows for children about same-sex parents, AIDS, the Columbine shooting and President Clinton's impeachment scandal.

Ellerbee said: "I think it's important that something be done. But I think it's important that it be done in a measured way, and not just to feed the beast of news stories.

"This is a great opportunity for parents at this moment to talk to their kids about this - more important, to listen to their kids about this.

"Right now what Nickelodeon is trying to do - and what I am trying to do - is figure out what is the best thing to do for kids."

Nickelodeon said in a statement: "We respect Jamie Lynn's decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation. We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn's well being."

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No shotgun wedding for Jamie Lynn Spears and Casey Aldridge says uncle

Jamie Lynn Spears and Casey Aldridge will not have a shotgun wedding, his Baptist minister uncle insists.

The 16-year-old actress - the sister of Britney Spears - is pregnant by her 19-year-old boyfriend, but his uncle, Pastor Odus Jackson, is adamant they will not rush into marriage.

Jackson said: "They may or may not get married. You just never know.

"I hope they will stick it out and get married for the child's sake and their sake. But if they're not in love and it was just a fantasy, they don't need to make the same mistake twice."

Jackson, who is a pastor at Galilee First Baptist Church in Gloster, Mississippi, believes Casey should not have been allowed to go and live near Jamie Lynn in California.

He added to People magazine: "He was a typical country boy growing up. He's never given the family a whole lot of problems - no more than most teenagers.

"To me, personally, when he was allowed to go out to California part of his senior year. You know when you put boy and girl together, it don't work. Testosterone is tough to control.

"We know that it's national news, more than just a boy-girl mess up. But we're not used to media down here."

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Jamie Lynn Spears signs $1 million deal for baby pictures: report

The 16-year-old, younger sister of singer Britney, who is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Casey Aldridge, has agreed to pose with the baby in a photo shoot for America's OK! magazine.

A family insider told gossip website TMZ.com: "Jamie's mom Lynne contacted OK! personally after they ran the story on Britney's meltdown while posing for a photo shoot with them. She thanked them for handling it so well and stayed in touch with the magazine.

"She called them this week when she learned the news of Jamie's pregnancy was about to break. She asked them to keep Britney out of it, because this is about Jamie Lynn. She trusted them to do it in a way that would be sympathetic to her daughter.

"Lynne and Jamie didn't want money, but they have signed up for a $1 million photo shoot when the child is born. "

The source also alleges Jamie Lynn's pregnancy is further along than the 12 weeks the actress is claiming.

The insider said: "Expect a spring baby."

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Pregnancy could end Jamie Lynn Spears' career

Jamie Lynn Spears' pregnancy will effectively end her television career, feel industry watchers and some members of her family.

The Spears family and Jamie's employers Nickelodeon have both rallied around the teenaged television star during a "very difficult time." However, her pregnancy maybe difficult to reconcile with her career, especially if she wants to bring up her child in Louisiana as a single mother, as is being reported.

Jamie's aunt, Chanda McGovern, in an interview has said that she feels Jamie may have damaged her career forever. She even expresses the fear that the pregnancy could put the teen in a downward spiral.

If nothing else, Jamie will need to learn to live with the paparazzi hordes that always stalk her 10 years older sister Britney.

The threat to Jamie's career does not come only from the challenge in managing a family, a career and her teenage hormones. There is a more direct threat.

Nickelodeon, which produces Zoey 101, is owned by Viacom, a company with a past record of being very pernickety about its image.

As Forbes points out, Viacom did not hesitate to end its 14-year partnership with Tom Cruise when it assessed that the star's antics could adversely affect their squeaky clean image.

What Cruise did, jump around on a sofa while on the Oprah Winfrey professing his love for Katie Holmes and aggressively promoting his beliefs in Scientology, could be construed as a lot less damaging to its image than Jamie’s pregnancy at the tender age of 16.

There is also the question whether the pregnancy could be viewed as statutory rape.

Jamie's television show targets teenaged audiences and her continued presence on the show is bound to rattle many parents.

Vanessa Hudgens risqué photo scandal was an indiscretion that did not buck the law and Disney could continue with her following a apology in the name of forgiveness.

However, it is impossible to put a pregnancy behind and move on.

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Jamie Lynn Spears: I will raise my child in Louisiana

Jamie Lynn Spears, who learnt that she was pregnant with boyfriend Casey Aldridge's baby two weeks before Thanksgiving, plans to raise her child in home state Louisiana.

In her interview with OK! magazine, the 16-year-old says the news of her pregnancy was a "shock for both of us [Jamie and Casey], so unexpected. I was in complete and total shock and so was he."

Jamie did not confide in her mother, Lynne Spears, till shortly before Thanksgiving in order to clear her own mind.

"I needed to work out what I would do for myself before I let anyone's opinion affect my decision. Then I told my parents and my friends. I was scared, but I had to do what was right for me."

When she shared the news with Lynne, "She was very upset because it wasn't what she expected at all"

"A week after, she had time to cope with it and became very supportive," Jamie adds.

Lynne on her part tells OK! "I didn't believe it because Jamie Lynn's always been so conscientious. She's never late for her curfew. I was in shock. I mean, this is my 16-year-old baby."

Meanwhile it has been reported that Lynne has indefinitely put off the release of her planned book on "raising high-profile children."

"The book is delayed indefinitely. It's delayed, not cancelled," says a spokeswoman for the publisher.

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Britney Spears' kid sister pregnant

Britney Spears' sixteen year old sister Jamie Lynn Spears, a high school junior not known to be in a serious relationship, is pregnant.

Jamie stars as a schoolgirl in the comedy television show Zoey 101 produced by American cable television network Nickelodeon.

A statement issued by Nickelodeon states:
"We respect Jamie Lynn's decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation.

We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn's well being."

When asked whether she was in a relationship, Jamie recently told the Associated Press:
"I kind of just keep my options open. I have a bunch of friends that I always hang out with, a bunch of guy friends."

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