Britney Spears’ Mom Responds To Her YouTube Video: ‘I Tried Everything’
Britney Spears’ mother Lynne Spears posted an emotional response on Instagram Sunday night (August 28) following Britney’s 22-minute tell-all about her conservatorship (which she has since deleted on YouTube). In…
Singer Britney Spears mother, Lynn Spears, attends the Lifetime Television “Breast Cancer Heroes Luncheon” at the Four Seasons Hotel on September 27, 2004 in Beverly Hills, California.
Stephen Shugerman/Getty ImagesBritney Spears' mother Lynne Spears posted an emotional response on Instagram Sunday night (August 28) following Britney's 22-minute tell-all about her conservatorship (which she has since deleted on YouTube). In the voice memo, which has been reshared by unauthorized accounts, Britney claims that her mom deeply hurt her by not helping her get out of the 13-year conservatorship.
Lynne wrote over a throwback photo of her and her daughter hugging and laughing, "Britney, your whole life I have tried my best to support your dreams and wishes! And also, I have tried my best to help you out of hardships! I have never and will never turn my back on you! Your rejections to the countless times I have flown out and calls make me feel hopeless! I have tried everything. I love you so much, but this talk is for you and me only, eye to eye, in private."
Britney said in the voice note, "I’m honestly more angry at my mom because I heard when reporters would call her at the time and ask questions of what was going on, she would go innocently hide in the house and she wouldn’t speak up. There was always like, 'I don’t know what to say. I just don’t want to say the wrong thing. We’re praying for her.' I feel like she could’ve gotten me a lawyer in literally two seconds … Every time I made contact with a firm, my phone was tapped and they would take my phone away from me."
In the voice memo, Britney said she has had "tons of opportunities" to sit down with Oprah Winfrey and do interviews to tell her story for money, but rejected them because she finds it "silly."
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
Britney Spears has produced some of the most iconic pop songs in history. From club bangers to hauntingly beautiful ballads, we love them all. Below, we have ranked her top 10 best songs of all time. Did your favorites make the list?
10. (I Got That) Boom Boom
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesFeaturing the dynamic hip-hop duo that was so popular in the early 2000s, the Ying Yang Twins joined Britney on this hype dance song.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
9. I Love Rock 'N' Roll
Andreas Rentz/Getty ImagesSo many of us heard Britney's pop version of "I Love Rock 'N' Roll" before Joan Jett's 1981 version (sorry not sorry) , and damn, we felt powerful singing along with her angelic voice.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
8. Me Against the Music
Frank Micelotta/Getty ImagesThe Princess (Britney) and Queen (Madonna) of Pop collaborated on this absolute banger in 2003, locking lips at the VMAs that year.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
7. Gimme More
Kevin Winter/Getty Images"Gimme More" was recorded in 2006 during Spears' pregnancy with Jayden. The song may feature racy lyrics, but it's a reference to the public's fascination with Spears's private life.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
6. Everytime
Brenda Chase/Online USA, Inc."Everytime" is a haunting ballad that was paired with an even more unsettling music video — one that seems to depict the mental effects of being hounded by paparazzi and trapped in an unhappy relationship.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
5. Work B---h
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesSuch a perfect song to work out to, 2013's "Work" is one of her best songs in recent years.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
4. Lucky
Ethan Miller/Getty Images"Lucky" (2000) tells a story about a famous pop star named Lucky, who despite seemingly having it all (fame, wealth, beauty) is truly lonely and unhappy on the inside. Looking back now, you can't help but relate the song to the singer's real-life troubles.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
3. I'm a Slave 4 U
Scott Gries/ImageDirectWhen Britney brought out that yellow python at her 2001 MTV VMA performance, it became an iconic moment that went down in music history.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
2. ... Baby One More Time
Brenda Chase/NewsmakersOf course, Britney's debut song deserves a top spot on the list! Coming out in 1998, people still dress up in her iconic schoolgirl outfit for Halloween!
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
1. Toxic
Scott Gries/Getty ImagesThe #1 slot goes to "Toxic," the song that brings out the bad girl in everyone. On a personal note, I remember watching the music video as a young child and feeling the need to change the channel when my parents walked in because it was SO risqué! Delighted to say it is a song that has transcended time and is played to this day.
Britney Spears: Her 10 Greatest Songs, From The ’90s To Now
