Britney Spears' Conservators Spar Over Security Costs As Threats Escalate
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Bulletin YOUR DAILY ENTERTAINMENT NEWS UPDATE JULY 8, 2021 Page 1 of 25 INSIDE Britney Spears’ Conservators • Chris Isaak Joins Primary Wave for Spar Over Security Catalog Deal, JV With Sun Records Costs as Threats Escalate • Jenn Decilveo’s BY ASHLEY CULLINS Manzanita Lane Partners With Kobalt to Boost Emerging Pretty much everyone in the orbit of Britney retain her position as conservator, Petitioner has no Talent Spears is getting death threats. That’s why her fa- intention of abandoning her by resigning because • Atlantic Records ther, Jamie Spears, thinks spending $50,000 a month of these threats,” states the filing, which includes UK & ADA Partner on 24-7 security for Jodi Montgomery is excessive. a screenshot of a text from Spears that apparently With Latin-Based Montgomery, who has served as the conservator of confirms her desire for Montgomery to remain in her Label Candela Spears’ person for nearly two years, on Wednesday position. “However, in order for Petitioner to effec- Records asked L.A. County Superior Court Judge Brenda tively perform her duties as conservator, her security • Universal Music Penny to approve that the protection be paid for by and safety must be ensured.” Publishing Group the conservatorship. Spears’ court-appointed lawyer Opens Office In Samuel D. Ing- Israel Threats against those in her circle have escalated ham; Bessemer Trust, the financial firm that had been since the bombshell June 23 hearing in which Spears tapped as co-conservator of Spears’ estate along with • The Deals: SEB Signs With made a passionate plea to the court expressing her Jamie; and Spears’ longtime manager, Larry Ru- Mom+Pop, desire that the legal arrangement come to an end. dolph, have all recently announced their intentions to WorldStarHipHop Montgomery says in her filing, “There has been step away from the situation. None of them explicitly Launches Indie a marked increase in the number and severity” of mentioned threats to their safety, but it’s not a leap to Distribution Service threats via social media, text messages, phone calls assume it may have been a factor in their decisions. MARKET WATCH and emails. She’s been reporting them to law enforce- “Ms. Montgomery is not the only person involved PAGE 22 ment and the security firm that was retained by the in this Conservatorship who has received threatening SONGWRITERS conservatorship, and says the company recommended communications and/or death threats,” writes Jamie & PRODUCERS 24-7 protection until she can make security improve- Spears’ attorney Vivian Thoreen in an opposition CHARTS ments at her home and office. filed Thursday. “Mr. Spears is informed and believes PAGES 23 - 25 “Since Ms. Spears has requested that Petitioner (continued) TOTAL IMMERSION ESSENTIAL ANALYSIS of the latest business topics and trends formulated to give industry players the competitive advantage in a rapidly changing market. EXCLUSIVE QUARTERLY REPORTS that deliver in-depth, holistic reporting; case studies; and custom data designed to serve the industry. 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Mr. Spears himself and his individual who wants the Conservator- transcript of Spears’ testimony. counsel have also received similar threaten- ship Estate to provide them with security This article originally appeared on The ing communications, including threats of coverage to file their own petition, the Court Hollywood Reporter. violence and death, for some time.” should so state,” writes Thoreen. “Or if Jamie notes that such protection could the Court believes Mr. Spears may pay for cost upwards of $50,000 per month for one ‘such sums as is necessary’ to any individual Chris Isaak Joins person. He suggests other options may be who can provide a recommendation from available and should be considered. (It’s un- a professional security company, the Court Primary Wave for clear from the filings what level of security should so state. It is not appropriate for Mr. protection, if any, members of the Spears Spears to be put in the position of picking Catalog Deal, JV family and those connected to the conserva- and choosing who among the many indi- torship currently receive.) viduals impacted by the Conservatorship With Sun Records “If the Court grants the Ex Parte Petition, should be permitted to charge the expense it is anticipated that Ms. Montgomery will of live security services to the Conservator- BY KRISTIN ROBINSON not be the only one requesting additional ship Estate.” protection to be paid by the Conservatorship Also on Wednesday, Montgomery filed rimary Wave has announced a Estate,” writes Thoreen. “The nasty rhetoric a petition asking the court to appoint a new, multi-faceted partnership and threatening emails, social media posts, guardian ad litem so Spears can choose her today with Grammy-nominated and voicemail messages are pervasive own attorney to replace Ingham. This, she artist Chris Isaak, including a and ongoing and impact multiple people argues, would allow that guardian to retain Pmulti-million dollar acquisition of a 50% involved in or related to the Conservator- the attorney of Spears’ choice on her behalf, stake in Isaak’s master recordings. ship, including the Conservatee, Mr. Spears, since she currently is unable to enter into Isaak’s catalog features his 1989 hit song other family members, Ms. Montgomery such a contract on her own. It would also “Wicked Game,” which rose to the top 10 of allegedly, and many of their attorneys and avoid the need for an evaluation to deter- Billboard’s Hot 100 after its placement in other professionals involved – some more mine whether she has the capacity to retain David Lynch’s Wild At Heart, among other than others, and some more threatening an attorney. tracks like “Somebody’s Crying,” “Baby Did than others. For example, the Conservatee’s “Recognizing both the demands of the A Bad Bad Thing” and “San Francisco Days.” sister Jamie Lynne Spears recently pleaded, conservatorship and Ms. Spears’ desire for The California native’s new partnership ‘[C]an we please stop with the death threats, more autonomy, Petitioner believes that a with Primary Wave also includes a new re- especially the death threats to children.’” Guardian ad Litem for this limited purpose cording contract with Sun Records — which AUTHORITATIVE INTELLIGENCE. DELIVERED DIGITALLY. CLICK HERE FOR FREE DELIVERY DIGITAL NEWSLETTERS Congratulations, 2021 BILLBOARD COUNTRY POWER PLAYERS Including our very own Diane Pearson and Lori Badgett. Diane Pearson Lori Badgett SVP and Team Leader SVP and Team Leader Entertainment Division, Entertainment Division, Nashville Nashville Discover The way up® at cnb.com. City National Bank Member FDIC. City National Bank is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada. ©2021 City National Bank. All Rights Reserved. 431479 BILLBOARD COUNTRY UPDATE APRIL 13, 2020 | PAGE Page 4 5 OF of 1925 ON THE CHARTS JIM ASKER [email protected] IN BRIEF SamHunt’s Southside Rules Top Country PrimaryAlbu Wave recentlyms; acquired Brett — as well Y asoung ‘Catch’-es Fifthhelp Airplay guide others to similar feats. the establishment of a joint venture that will Jenn Decilveo’s She says sharing in her roster’s successes allow IsaakLea to sign newder; artists ofTravis his choos- Denning Makes History“and being able to connect them with like- ing in partnership with Sun. Manzanita Lane minded creatives who share a similar ethos” A longtime fan of the legendary Mem- are among the best parts of the role. And Samphis Huntlabel,’s Isaak second said studio in a full-length, statement andthat first the in overPartners five years, Southside Withsales (up 21%) in the trackingthough week. 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