The last week of November will be a showdown among five popular musicians. 

Britney Spears, Rihanna, Shakira, Adam Lambert and Susan Boyle will release new albums the week of Nov. 23 vying for the number one spot. 

Rihanna’s album “Rated R” will likely debut at number one.  This is the singer’s first album since the infamous Chris Brown incident. 

Everyone is rooting for Rihanna to come back on top.  Plus, her new song “Russian Roulette” has caused a little controversy because of the lyrical content.  We all know controversy sells.

Britney Spears’ “The Singles Collection” will probably debut at number two.

Although its a greatest hits CD, the lip-synching performer is still enormously popular.  Fans who attended her recent Circus Tour will probably flock to stores to purchase the greatest hits package. 

I predict Adam Lambert’s “For Your Entertainment” will debut in the number three position. Although he didn’t win the ”American Idol” title, he still has a huge fan base.  It won’t be enough to overtake Rihanna and Britney, but it’s big enough for third place. 

Shakira’s “She Wolf” album will probably take the number four spot, despite that semi-annoying song with the same title. 

No one can forget when Susan Boyle shocked the world while she belted out “I Dreamed a Dream” on “Britain’s Got Talent.” 

Her CD “I Dreamed a Dream” will likely debut at number five. 

She will definitely dominate the charts in Europe, but she doesn’t do much promotion in the U.S.

Durst made the announcement on his Twitter page Monday (Sept. 28).  He tweeted “For those of you inquiring, I will confirm that Esther and I have decided to go our separate ways and we both thank you for your support. We remain very positive and wish only the best for each other.”

The couple married in July during a Las Vegas ceremony. 

Although this marriage is over before it began, it still doesn’t beat Britney Spears’ record.  Spears married childhood friend Jason Alexander in 2004, but it was annulled two days later.

Britney made the announcement Wednesday on her Web site.  The CD titled “The Singles Collection” will be in stores Nov. 24. 

There will be two versions of the compilation package.  The ultimate fan box version will feature all 29 of Britney’s singles that were released during the past decade, and the standard version will have 17 songs on one CD. 

Both versions will include Britney’s new song titled “3,” which will be released to radio stations next week.

Her debut album “Baby One More Time” was released in 1999.  Her sophomore album “Ooop!… I Did It Again” came out in 2000, followed by “In The Zone” in 2003, “Greatest Hits: My Perogative” in 2004, “Blackout” in 2007 and “Circus” in 2008.

She performed her hit songs including “Baby One More Time,” “Toxic” and “Womanizer.”

The singer was on tour with opening acts Jordin Sparks and Kristinia DeBarge. 

Sparks was the winner of the sixth season of “American Idol” in 2007.  Her hit songs include “Battlefield,” “One Step At A Time” and “Tattoo.” 

Kristinia DeBarge is the daughter of James DeBarge from the 1980s singing group DeBarge. 

Click here to read the concert review fromThe Oklahoman’s George Lang via NewsOK.com. 

A photo gallery from the concert is posted below. The photos were taken by The Oklahoman’s Steve Maupin. Click on the photos to enlarge them.

R&B singer Ciara lost her spot as Britney Spears’ opening act during the second leg of her Circus tour. 

She will be replaced by pop singer and season six “American Idol” champion Jordin Sparks. The announcement was made on Spears’ Web site.  The reason for the change is unknown.   

Also, serving as an opening act for the tour is newcomer Kristinia DeBarge. Kristinia is the daughter of singer James DeBarge, who happens to be the ex-husband of Janet Jackson.

The tour dates are posted below.

Aug 20:Hamilton, ON (Copps Coliseum)
Aug 21:Ottawa, ON (Scotiabank Place)
Aug 24: New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)
Aug 25: New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)
Aug 26: New York, NY (Madison Square Garden)
Aug 29: Boston, MA (TD Garden)
Aug 30:Philadelphia, PA (Wachovia Center)
Sept 1: Orlando, FL (Amway Arena)
Sept 2: Miami, FL (American Airlines Arena)
Sept 4: Atlanta, GA (Philips Arena)
Sept 5: Greensboro, NC (Greensboro Coliseum)
Sept 8: Detroit, MI (The Palace of Auburn Hills)
Sept 9: Chicago, IL (Allstate Arena)
Sept 11:Des Moines, IA (Wells Fargo Arena)
Sept 12:Grand Forks, ND (Alerus Center)
Sept 15: Tulsa, OK (BOK Center)
Sept 16: Houston, TX (Toyota Center)
Sept 18: Dallas, TX (American Airlines Center)
Sept 19:Bossier City, LA (CenturyTel Center)
Sept 21:El Paso, TX (Don Haskins Center)
Sept 23: Los Angeles, CA (STAPLES Center)
Sept 24: San Diego, CA (San Diego Sports Arena)
Sept 26:Las Vegas, NV (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Sept 27:Las Vegas, NV (Mandalay Bay Events Center)

–Victoria Beckham, aka Posh Spice, has agreed to appear as a guest judge on the ninth season of “American Idol” for one episode.

–Actress Jaime Pressly and attorney Simran Singh are engaged. 

– Tyra Banks will guest star on the popular television show “Gossip Girl.”  The episode will air Oct. 5.

– Britney Spears’ ex husband Kevin Federline will film a reality show in Las Vegas for VH1.  Cameras will follow Federline around while he spends time in Sin City with his girlfriend Victoria Prince.

– “Heroes” actress Ali Larter married actor Hayes MacArthur in Kennebunkport, Maine.

Britney Spears’ former papparazzi boyfriend Adan Ghalib has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon and hit and run.

According to the Associated Press, Ghalib is accused of striking a process server with his vehicle at his apartment.

The process server was delivering Ghalib court papers telling him that Britney filed a restraining order against him.

The server’s wrist was broken during the incident.

Assuming the allegations are true, if someone is serving you court papers, running them over with your vehicle won’t make the situation go away.  You will still have to answer to the court.

Britney began dating Ghalib in 2007 during a time when her life was in complete turmoil.

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Tim Henley

Britney Spears’ tour is no longer in danger of cancellation.  Spears and Kevin Federline have reached a custody agreement.

According to E News, the former couple have agreed to let the children accompany Britney on her tour.
Last week, Spears threatened to cancel her tour dates if she wasn’t allowed to bring her two children with her, which would have disappointed millions of fans.

Spears will be touring with the Pussycat Dolls.  Her tour dates are posted below.

March 3: New Orleans Arena- New Orleans, LA

March 5: Philips Arena – Atlanta, GA

March 7: American Airlines Arena – Miami, FL

March 8: St Pete Times Forum – Tampa, FL

March 11:Nassau Coliseum – Uniondale, NY

March 13: Prudential Center – Newark, NJ

March 14: Prudential Center – Newark, NJ

March 16:TD Banknorth Garden – Boston, MA

March 23: Nassau Coliseum – Uniondale, NY

March 24: Verizon Center – Washington, DC

March 26:Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT

March 26: Mellon Arena – Pittsburgh, PA

March 31:  American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX

April 3: Target Center – Minneapolis, MN

April 9: Tacoma Dome – Tacoma, WA

April 11:ARCO Arena – Sacramento, CA

April 12: HP Pavilion At San Jose – San Jose, CA

April 14:EnergySolutions Arena – Salt Lake City, UT

April 16:Staples Center – Los Angeles, CA

April 17: Statpes Center – Los Angeles, CA

April 19: Honda Center – Anaheim, CA

April 20: Honda Center – Anaheim, CA

April 24:Jobing.com Arena – Glendale, AZ

April 28:Allstate Arena – Rosemont, IL

April 28: Allstate Arena – Chicago, IL

April 29: Allstate Arena – Chicago, IL

Britney Spears’ former manager Sam Lufti filed a lawsuit against Britney Spears and her parents Jamie and Lynn Spears.

According to TMZ, Lufti’s attorneys are accusing the Spears family of launching a “campaign of lies and intimidation designed to destroy Lutfi and drive him out of Britney’s life.”

Also in the lawsuit, Lufti is accusing Britney’s father of yelling at him and punching him in the chest.  He’s also accusing Britney’s mother of making false accusations about him in her “Through The Storm” book. 

If these accusations are true, Lufti should learn to have a backbone. If the father punched him in the chest, then he should have defended himself and punched him right back. 

Britney’s father is an old man. He would be so easy to take down.

Tim Henley

Pop star Britney Spears is threatening to cancel her tour dates if she’s not allowed to bring her two children with her.

According to TMZ, Britney and ex-husband Kevin Federline are trying to work out a custody arrangement while Britney is away on tour. 

Federline’s lawyers aren’t on board with arrangement yet, and Britney is threatening to cancel the tour if she can’t have her kids with her.

I think Britney is bluffing. I don’t think she will actually follow through and cancel her tour.

Then again, I could be wrong. I’ve seen Britney do crazier things in the past.

Tim Henley

But it looks like Britney has shed the pounds, and she looks like she is on top of her game once again.  She’s been working with a trainer to get back in shape for her upcoming tour.

Britney posted some photos from her tour rehearsal on her Web site. Take a look at the pics posted below and see for yourself.

Britney Spears’ older brother Bryan Spears married his girlfriend on New Year’s Eve.

The wedding took place in New Orleans, and the whole Spears family was in attendance–Britney, Jamie Lynn, Jamie (the dad) and Lynn (the mother).

The bride Graciella Sanchez is Jamie Lynn’s manager.

Bryan deserves nothing but the best, and I hope he finds true happiness with his new marriage. 

He deserves it because out of the entire Spears family, Bryan is the only normal one,  He definitely deserves much credit for that.

Tim Henley

Britney Spears will be hitting the road next year on tour.  The tour kicks off March 3 and runs through April 28, and she’s bringing along the Pussycat Dolls as her opening act.

The U.S. tour dates are below.

March 3: New Orleans Arena- New Orleans, LA

March 5: Philips Arena – Atlanta, GA

March 7: American Airlines Arena – Miami, FL

March 8: St Pete Times Forum – Tampa, FL

March 11:Nassau Coliseum – Uniondale, NY

March 13: Prudential Center – Newark, NJ

March 14: Prudential Center – Newark, NJ

March 16:TD Banknorth Garden – Boston, MA

March 23: Nassau Coliseum – Uniondale, NY

March 24: Verizon Center – Washington, DC

March 26:Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT

March 26: Mellon Arena – Pittsburgh, PA

March 31:  American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX

April 3: Target Center – Minneapolis, MN

April 9: Tacoma Dome – Tacoma, WA

April 11:ARCO Arena – Sacramento, CA

April 12: HP Pavilion At San Jose – San Jose, CA

April 14:EnergySolutions Arena – Salt Lake City, UT

April 16:Staples Center – Los Angeles, CA

April 17: Statpes Center – Los Angeles, CA

April 19: Honda Center – Anaheim, CA

April 20: Honda Center – Anaheim, CA

April 24:Jobing.com Arena – Glendale, AZ

April 28:Allstate Arena – Rosemont, IL

April 28: Allstate Arena – Chicago, IL

April 29: Allstate Arena – Chicago, IL