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Britney on the Move
June 18, 2008 12:03 PM
Ordinarily I would shy away from writing about Britney Spears -- I mean, leave the girl alone, for crying out loud.
But today looks like there's some good news: People Magazine reports that her father is selling her hillside home in Studio City.
Why good news? For so many reasons
, none rooted in science or direct knowledge. Pure opinion. But here goes: 1) It's been the scene of much happiness but also much woe in her life. Lately, too much woe. 2) She's been hounded by paparazzi there. And 3) Ed McMahon may finally be able to sell his house!
In case you haven't read about Ed McMahon, I started this blog with him and his wife and their brush with foreclosure. But one thing I didn't mention is that he lives down (up?) the street from Britney, and says part of the reason he hasn't gotten any offers on his house is because the paparazzi chasing her scare off potential buyers.
You think you've got problem neighbors -- imagine having BS down the street. That circus might be entertaining for a day or two. But long term, that'd drive you right out of your mind and your 'hood.
So now Britney is moving. One "source" says BS has wanted a place with "privacy and wide open space" for a while... Let's hope she gets it. And let's hope the circus packs its tent and moves on, too.
June 18, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (7)
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What the F387k
Posted by: Optimus | Jun 18, 2008 1:23:13 PM
And people say Tiger out for the year isn't news. . . .
Posted by: differenceone | Jun 18, 2008 1:38:20 PM
Americans know more about Britney than they do about The Constitution or about how government works. Is it any wonder we have murderers and criminals running things in Washington?
Posted by: Max | Jun 18, 2008 1:45:52 PM
You're right Max .. it's much easier to follow celebrities - mindless stuff! Then again - maybe they're onto something .. politics are corrupt and out of hand anyway.
Posted by: MJ | Jun 18, 2008 2:13:15 PM
The Romans had a phrase for the focus on these kinds of things - panem et circenses.
Look it up at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bread_and_circuses
Posted by: PRogers | Jun 18, 2008 2:30:57 PM
Britney can move in with me as long as she works out and get's her body in shape. If she is fat then no way! She needs to be hot before she can move in.
thanks.
Posted by: Billie Bob | Jun 18, 2008 2:43:33 PM
I feel sorry for Britney's neighbors. Can you imagine the party they will throw when she moves away?
Posted by: Melanie | Jun 19, 2008 2:59:41 AM
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