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Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Britney Spears biopic ‘grinding to a halt' as reason for star getting cold feet about project revealed
BRITNEY BIOPIC'S STALLED Britney Spears biopic 'grinding to a halt' as reason for star getting cold feet about project revealed Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) WHEN BRITNEY SPEARS sold the film rights to her warts-and-all life story last year, her fans were overjoyed. They believed their idol was on her way back to pop superstardom. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up Especially with the musical biopic of her No1 bestseller, The Woman In Me, set to be directed by Jon M Chu, who masterminded box-office smash, Wicked. But, almost a year on I'm told the project has ground to a halt. Insiders say Universal Pictures are now 'not going at full speed' into the much-publicised project with concerns Britney is getting cold feet. An LA producer revealed: 'The wheels have come to a grinding halt on Britney. There was a lot of excitement about acquiring the rights to The Woman In Me, but then Britney had some concerns. READ MORE ON BRITNEY SPEARS BRIT HAPPY Britney Spears' rarely seen son Jayden, 18, towers over her as they reunite 'She found discussing her past very traumatic and it prompted negative thoughts. 'Our moment' 'So for that stuff to then be put together in a film version and visually relived is a real issue. Jon and Britney need time to work through his vision of the film and her needs too. That just has not materialised so far.' My insider added: ''Everything has come to a halt. Jon has a lot of other projects to get on with. 'He doesn't need to wait around given he is one of the hottest names in the business.' In January, Jon hinted things hadn't got off to the fastest of starts. He said: 'I can't talk about the Britney project. We are very, very early, I've seen a lot of headlines, which are ahead of the ball.' Asked if the Toxic hitmaker would be involved, Jon coyly added: 'Yes, we had to get her book, right? So she is involved. But we will see what happens from there.' Britney Spears dances in a red string bikini with boots and mask to flamenco music before quickly deleting video Britney is thought to be a contributor to the script and production, which the director insists will treat her 'empathetically'. Currently it is unknown how extreme key moments in her life — such as her abortion while dating Justin Timberlake, and drug and alcohol battles — will be portrayed on camera. Jon said: 'We are at the beginning of that process and we just want to do her right and tell the story that she deserves. 'So we'll take it step by step. I think the way is very slowly and empathetically.' Hinting Britney still needs some persuasion in putting her life on the big screen, he added: 'The only support we have is because nobody else outside of our circle knows the secret of what we're doing. 'And I think that starts from the very beginning of saying, 'Listen, we're going to jump out of this plane together and we're going to have to build a parachute. "And we have to be willing to actually hit the ground. And once you get over that, we could fail, but we have to do this. This is our moment'.' Universal Pictures won the rights to Britney's critically-acclaimed New York Times bestseller last summer. She is one of the most iconic artists, so I don't mind waiting for the biopic — so long as it is amazing.
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Britney Spears biopic ‘grinding to a halt' as reason for star getting cold feet about project revealed
WHEN BRITNEY SPEARS sold the film rights to her warts-and-all life story last year, her fans were overjoyed. They believed their idol was on her way back to pop superstardom. Especially with the musical biopic of her No1 bestseller, The Woman In Me, set to be directed by Jon M Chu, who masterminded box-office smash, Wicked. But, almost a year on I'm told the project has ground to a halt. Insiders say Universal Pictures are now 'not going at full speed' into the much-publicised project with concerns Britney is getting cold feet. An LA producer revealed: 'The wheels have come to a grinding halt on Britney. There was a lot of excitement about acquiring the rights to The Woman In Me, but then Britney had some concerns. 'She found discussing her past very traumatic and it prompted negative thoughts. 'Our moment' 'So for that stuff to then be put together in a film version and visually relived is a real issue. Jon and Britney need time to work through his vision of the film and her needs too. That just has not materialised so far.' My insider added: ''Everything has come to a halt. Jon has a lot of other projects to get on with. 'He doesn't need to wait around given he is one of the hottest names in the business.' In January, Jon hinted things hadn't got off to the fastest of starts. He said: 'I can't talk about the Britney project. We are very, very early, I've seen a lot of headlines, which are ahead of the ball.' Asked if the Toxic hitmaker would be involved, Jon coyly added: 'Yes, we had to get her book, right? So she is involved. But we will see what happens from there.' Britney is thought to be a contributor to the script and production, which the director insists will treat her 'empathetically'. Currently it is unknown how extreme key moments in her life — such as her abortion while dating Justin Timberlake, and drug and alcohol battles — will be portrayed on camera. Jon said: 'We are at the beginning of that process and we just want to do her right and tell the story that she deserves. 'So we'll take it step by step. I think the way is very slowly and empathetically.' Hinting Britney still needs some persuasion in putting her life on the big screen, he added: 'The only support we have is because nobody else outside of our circle knows the secret of what we're doing. 'And I think that starts from the very beginning of saying, 'Listen, we're going to jump out of this plane together and we're going to have to build a parachute. "And we have to be willing to actually hit the ground. And once you get over that, we could fail, but we have to do this. This is our moment'.' Universal Pictures won the rights to Britney's critically-acclaimed New York Times bestseller last summer. She is one of the most iconic artists, so I don't mind waiting for the biopic — so long as it is amazing. 1
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Britney Spears biopic ‘grinding to a halt' as reason for star getting cold feet about project revealed
WHEN BRITNEY SPEARS sold the film rights to her warts-and-all life story last year, her fans were overjoyed. They believed their idol was on her way back to pop superstardom. Advertisement Especially with the But, almost a year on I'm told the Insiders say Universal Pictures are now 'not going at full speed' into the much-publicised project with concerns An LA producer revealed: 'The wheels have come to a grinding halt on Britney. There was a lot of excitement about acquiring the rights to The Woman In Me, but then Britney had some concerns. Advertisement READ MORE ON BRITNEY SPEARS 'She found discussing her past very traumatic and it prompted negative thoughts. 'Our moment' 'So for that stuff to then be put together in a film version and visually relived is a real issue. Jon and Britney need time to work through his vision of the film and her needs too. That just has not materialised so far.' My insider added: ''Everything has come to a halt. Jon has a lot of other projects to get on with. 'He doesn't need to wait around given he is one of the hottest names in the business.' Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Latest In January, Jon hinted things hadn't got off to the fastest of starts. He said: 'I can't talk about the Britney project. We are very, very early, I've seen a lot of headlines, which are ahead of the ball.' Asked if the Toxic hitmaker would be involved, Jon coyly added: 'Yes, we had to get her book, right? So she is involved. But we will see what happens from there.' Britney Spears dances in a red string bikini with boots and mask to flamenco music before quickly deleting video Britney is thought to be a contributor to the script and production, which the director insists will treat her 'empathetically'. Currently it is unknown how extreme key moments in her life — such as her abortion while dating Justin Timberlake, and drug and alcohol battles — will be portrayed on camera. Advertisement Jon said: 'We are at the beginning of that process and we just want to do her right and tell the story that she deserves. 'So we'll take it step by step. I think the way is very slowly and empathetically.' Hinting Britney still needs some persuasion in putting her life on the big screen, he added: 'The only support we have is because nobody else outside of our circle knows the secret of what we're doing. 'And I think that starts from the very beginning of saying, 'Listen, we're going to jump out of this plane together and we're going to have to build a parachute. Advertisement "And we have to be willing to actually hit the ground. And once you get over that, we could fail, but we have to do this. This is our moment'.' Universal Pictures won the rights to She is one of the most iconic artists, so I don't mind waiting for the biopic — so long as it is amazing. 1 The Britney Spears biopic is 'grinding to a halt' as star 'found discussing her past very traumatic' Credit: Getty Advertisement
The Star
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Oops, Britney Spears thought she's on a plane where smoking is allowed
On May 22, Britney Spears made headlines for allegedly being seen drinking alcohol and smoking a cigarette while on a private plane to Los Angeles from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Photo: Britney Spears/Instagram Britney Spears admitted that she smoked a cigarette and drank alcohol while on an airplane as she apologised to those who were 'offended' by her actions. Her explanation: She thought it was allowed. Spears addressed the reports of her behaviour that 'violated federal aviation regulations' through a recent statement posted on her Instagram account. The American singer explained that it was her friend who lit her cigarette that made her think she was on a plane where 'smoking is permitted.' 'Some planes I've been on you can't smoke mostly but this one was different because the drink holders were on the outside seat,' she captioned the video of herself holding a bottle of alcohol while on the said flight. Spears noted that it was her first time drinking vodka which made her want to smoke, writing, '[I said], I want a cigarette so bad. My friend put it in my mouth and lit it up for me so I was like, 'Oh so this is a plane where you can smoke. I do so apologise to anyone I offended but the flight attendants always make sure I'm way at the back of the plane anyways.' The Oops! I Did It Again singer remarked that it was 'too much' to alert the authorities about her conduct, saying, 'The flight attendant called officials because I smoked a cigarette. And embarrass me which jeez I thought was kinda much but she didn't like me the moment I got on the plane.' On May 22, Spears made headlines for allegedly being seen drinking alcohol and smoking a cigarette while on a private plane to Los Angeles from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. International outlets reported that flight attendants allegedly asked the Toxic singer to put out the cigarette, which she did but when the plane landed, Spears was greeted by authorities, who issued her a warning about her conduct. In November 2021, Spears was released from conservatorship after 13 years during which her father, Jaime, 'controlled her life and financial decisions.' Nearly two years after she was freed from conservatorship, Spears published her best-selling memoir, The Woman In Me . Over the years, the pop singer faced controversies due to 'mental health'. – Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network
West Australian
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Britney Spears sparks fresh concerns with a new video, isolation and Colin Farrell confessions
Britney Spears has sparked new concerns among fans after sharing a series of posts on Instagram in her underwear, including a video showing her dancing in lingerie. The 43-year-old pop icon also opened up about a past fling with Colin Farrell in the caption adding to the public's fascination with her personal life. In one particularly sensual video, Britney wore a green striped dress, spinning and dancing with incredible flexibility, similarly to many other videos she posts. Fans were and are divided on her posts, some worried about her well-being, while others celebrate the apparent joy and confidence she displays. 'Her smile at the end omg Britney,' one fan account commented, while another wrote, 'She's getting that spark back. I love this for her.' Yet, Britney's recent posts have also included a troubling admission: she revealed she hadn't left her house for four months, sharing cryptic videos that were later deleted. In the caption of one video, Britney confessed, 'Haven't been out of my house in four months about to lose my damn mind.' All three videos she shared last week, including this admission, have since been deleted, further fuelling concern among her followers. In a more reflective moment, Britney recalled a time when she wore a La Perla nightgown to a premiere with Colin Farrell, and questioned the conservatorship that once required her to wear multiple layers of tights for 20 years. In her memoir The Woman In Me, Britney described her brief relationship with Colin Farrell in 2003, shortly after her split from Justin Timberlake, calling it a passionate 'brawl.' Despite the glamour and openness, fans remain concerned about Britney's mental health. Her candid confession about isolation and her deleted videos have only heightened worries.
