Britney Spears - The Cut

wedding bells Sept. 23, 2021

Sounds Like Britney Is Indeed Getting a PrenupPhew!

By Andrea González-Ramírez and Brooke LaMantia

free britney Sept. 22, 2021

Steel Yourself: Another Britney Doc Is ComingNetflix is about to drop its long-anticipated contribution to the canon.

By Claire Lampen

free britney Sept. 15, 2021

Britney to Celebrate Her Engagement in PeaceBritney Spears deleted her Instagram, which, good for her.

By Claire Lampen

congrats! Sept. 12, 2021

Britney Spears Is Engaged!To her longtime boyfriend, Sam Asghari.

By Danielle Cohen

free britney Sept. 8, 2021

What’s Going On With Britney’s Conservatorship?After 13 years, her father has filed to end the arrangement in a stunning about-face.

By Claire Lampen

free britney Sept. 1, 2021

Jamie Spears Allegedly Wants $2 Million to Step Down“Britney Spears will not be extorted,” her lawyer wrote in new court documents regarding her father’s role as conservator.

By Mia Mercado

power Aug. 17, 2021

It’s Not We, It’s MeWith their performative non-apologies, Jamie Spears and Andrew Cuomo are still fighting for themselves.

By Claire Lampen

free britney Aug. 12, 2021

Jamie Spears Says He’s Willing to Resign As Britney’s ConservatorBut only “when the time is right” and with an “orderly” transition.

By Claire Lampen

the cut podcast July 21, 2021

So Now You Wanna Free Britney Too, Huh?In this episode, how a fandom can become an instigator for meaningful change.

By the Cut

free britney July 20, 2021

Even Congress Wants to Free BritneyThe bipartisan-backed FREE Act would increase oversight on conservatorships like hers.

By Claire Lampen

free britney July 20, 2021

Britney Spears Is Done Playing Nice With Her Father“I’m not gonna be performing on any stages anytime soon with my dad handling what I wear, say, do, or think.”

By Mia Mercado

free britney July 14, 2021

Finally, a Win for Britney in Her Conservatorship CaseFor the first time ever, the pop star will be allowed to appoint her own attorney.

By Claire Lampen

free britney July 6, 2021

Britney Spears’s Attorney Has Requested to ResignSamuel D. Ingham III filed a petition to step down from his role after nearly 13 years working on the conservatorship.

By Claire Lampen

free britney July 6, 2021

Now, Britney Spears’s Manager Has Also ResignedLongtime manager Larry Rudolph is among a growing group of people resigning from their roles in connection with the singer.

By Mia Mercado

power July 2, 2021

It’s Not Just BritneyIn the U.S., those deemed “mentally ill” can easily lose basic rights.

By Sandy Allen

free britney July 1, 2021

Judge Denies Britney’s Request to Remove Dad As ConservatorFortunately, that could still change after last week’s testimony.

By Mia Mercado

first person June 25, 2021

I Know What It’s Like to Have Your Sanity QuestionedListening to Britney Spears’s testimony reminded me of my own time in psychiatric care.

By Erica Schwiegershausen

free britney June 25, 2021

How Much Is Britney’s Lawyer to Blame?The singer said she was unaware she could end her conservatorship, despite having paid her court-appointed attorney nearly $3 million since 2008.

By Mia Mercado

free britney June 24, 2021

Britney Spears Has Nothing to Apologize ForHer dad, on the other hand …

By Claire Lampen

free britney June 23, 2021

Britney’s Conservatorship Sounds Even Worse Than We Imagined“All I want is to own my money, for this to end,” she said in a court hearing. “And I would honestly like to sue my family.”

By Claire Lampen

celebrity June 22, 2021

The Vindication of #FreeBritneyAs Spears is about to speak publicly about her conservatorship, her fans are finally being taken seriously.

By Angelina Chapin

celebrity May 4, 2021

Britney Spears Is Fed Up With ‘Other People’s Takes on Her Life’She called out the “hypocrisy” of the many new documentaries about her.

By Amanda Arnold

hell yeah Apr. 28, 2021

Britney Spears Will Address the CourtHer request to speak in her conservatorship case has been granted.

By Claire Lampen

celebrity Mar. 31, 2021

Britney Spears ‘Cried for Two Weeks’ Over the Free Britney DocumentaryIn an Instagram post, the singer said she didn’t watch Framing Britney Spears, but she’s “embarrassed by the light they put me in.”

By Amanda Arnold

power Feb. 23, 2021

Britney Spears Was Never in ControlWhy did I ever believe a teen girl could hold all the power?

By Tavi Gevinson

culture Feb. 12, 2021

Sure, JustinYears after publicly belittling them, Justin Timberlake issued a lump Notes-app apology to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson.

By Madeleine Aggeler

culture Feb. 9, 2021

Britney Spears’ Boyfriend Has Some Harsh Words About Her DadIn an Instagram story, Sam Asghari said that Jamie Spears is a “total d*ck” who is “trying to control our relationship.”

By Madeleine Aggeler

celebrity Feb. 8, 2021

The Biggest Takeaways From the ‘Free Britney’ DocumentaryHere’s what we learned from Framing Britney Spears.

By Claire Lampen

#freebritney Nov. 11, 2020

Britney Spears Says She’s ‘Afraid’ of Her DadAnd she will not perform as long as he’s in charge of her career, according to new court filings.

By Amanda Arnold

fixations Oct. 19, 2020

I Think About Britney’s British Accent in This 2012 Song a LotWhere did “when you heah this in the clob, you gonna turn this shi’ up” come from?

By Emma Rault

celebrity Sept. 3, 2020

Why Do Fans Want to ‘Free’ Britney Spears?Britney has submitted court documents asking that her conservatorship proceedings be made transparent to the public.

By Claire Lampen

#freebritney July 22, 2020

Jamie Lynn Spears Responds to the #FreeBritney DramaBritney’s little sister put out a vague Instagram statement asking that people “respect the situation with privacy.”

By Hannah Gold

skin deep July 20, 2020

Britney Spears Is Free of One More ThingShe has discovered that she loves not wearing makeup.

By Kathleen Hou

celebrity May 19, 2020

Britney Spears Issues Powerful Statement on BangsIn an Instagram post, the singer shared her complicated feelings about her forehead.

By Madeleine Aggeler

psa Apr. 29, 2020

Britney Spears Says She Burned Down Her Home GymPlease be very careful with your exercise candles.

By Claire Lampen

huh! Mar. 26, 2020

I Need to Believe Britney Spears Is the Fastest Human on EarthShe posted on Instagram that she ran a 100-meter dash faster than Usain Bolt. I accept this without reservation.

By Claire Lampen

trailers Dec. 16, 2019

I’ll See Any Movie With a Great Britney Spears Cover in the TrailerPromising Young Woman, a technicolor rape-revenge story starring Carey Mulligan, is one such film.

By Hannah Gold

britney spears May 13, 2019

What Happened Inside Britney Spears’s Court Appearance?Spears’s attorney said they were there to discuss “issues with medical care.”

By Hannah Gold

britney spears May 8, 2019

The Drama Around Britney Spears Has Taken an Even Darker TurnIn new court documents, the singer accuses her ex-manager of threatening her and using the #FreeBritney movement to harass her.

By Hannah Gold

#freebritney Apr. 24, 2019

What’s Going on With These #FreeBritney Protests?Some fans, convinced the singer has been confined to a treatment facility against her will, have taken to the streets.

By Hannah Gold

celebrity Apr. 3, 2019

Britney Spears Has Checked Herself Into a Mental Health FacilityShe is reportedly taking time to care for herself following her father’s health issues.

By Opheli Garcia Lawler

fixations Mar. 25, 2019

I Think About This a Lot: Britney Spears’s 2001 VMAs PerformanceNot since the Garden of Eden has there been a more famous snake.

By Ziwe Fumudoh

culture Jan. 11, 2019

Britney Spears Blessed The Catholic School Uniform…Baby One More Time’s most iconic look changed how I felt about what I wore everyday as a teen.

By Anne T. Donahue

that’s hot Dec. 20, 2018

Paris Hilton Says Lindsay Lohan ‘Party-Crashed’ Her CarOne of the most iconic images of 2006 is a mere illusion.

By Ella Cerón

my little pony Aug. 27, 2018

5 Ponytails to Dress Up As This HalloweenWhether you want to look sexy, scary, or just plain hairy.

By Erica Smith

fragrance July 31, 2018

A Short List of Names for Britney Spears’s Next PerfumeInspired by her brand-new fragrance, Prerogative.

By Hayley Schueneman

she did it again Mar. 20, 2018

See This New Fashion Campaign Starring Britney SpearsWearing denim-on-denim, of course.

By Emilia Petrarca

fixations Jan. 15, 2018

I Think About This a Lot: A Photo of Britney Spears Holding Voltaire’s CandideDid Britney pick up a copy of Candide while in Maui? Did she bring it with her for the trip? Did she finish it? Would she recommend it to a friend?

By Philippa Snow

myspace July 24, 2017