Britney Spears - The Cut

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

Here’s DeMario Jackson Giving Britney Spears His Myspace Info in 2008“DeMario Jackson. That’s my URL — Myspace.”

By Madeleine Aggeler

it’s britney bitch July 3, 2017

The Arrival of Britney Spears Has Thrown Israel Into Total ChaosA Spears–Netanyahu feud could even be brewing.

By David Canfield

it’s complicated Mar. 23, 2017

25 Women on Being FamousZadie Smith, Adele, J.K. Rowling, and more on what it’s really like in the spotlight.

By Julie Ma

britneyisms Oct. 4, 2016

26 Beautifully Inane Things Britney Spears Revealed in 2016She hates computers and loves rice.

By Anna Silman

pranks Sept. 22, 2016

You Won’t Be Able to Stop Watching This Video of Britney Spears Being PrankedAs always, love your work, Britney.

By Gabriella Paiella

Sept. 14, 2016

Britney Spears Leaps Majestically Through the AirToday in flying celebrities.

By Anna Silman

dance class Sept. 12, 2016

How Can We Sign Up for Britney Spears’s Dance Class?Some lucky kids got her as a teacher this weekend.

By Erica Schwiegershausen

love and war Aug. 31, 2016

A Man Once Turned Down Britney Spears After an Awful DateBecause stars are just like us, right?

By Theresa Avila

forgettable Aug. 29, 2016

Nope, Britney Spears Doesn’t Remember Her First VMAs PerformanceWait, was it with NSYNC?

By Theresa Avila

Aug. 29, 2016

Was It Cruel of MTV to Make Britney Follow Beyoncé?She is the toughest act to follow.

By Anna Silman

red carpet derby Aug. 28, 2016

The 13 Best, Worst, and Most Feathery Looks on the 2016 VMAs Red CarpetFrom huge feathered shoulder extensions to evening waist-trainers and maternity body harnesses, this red carpet had it all.

By Véronique Hyland

don’t call it a comeback Aug. 27, 2016