REWIND - Britney Spears (Pt. 1): Family Trauma, Predatory Paparazzi, and Mrs-Extra-Extra-This-Just-In

DISGRACELAND

Jake Brennan

True Crime, Music, Society & Culture

4.6 • 13.1K Ratings

🗓️ 2 August 2024

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

No musician owned pop music quite like Britney Spears at the turn of the century. After graduating from Mississippi tween queen to full-fledged American superstar, her fame exploded at a time when tabloids circled celebrities like prey. 30 to 45 predatory paparazzi would follow Britney’s every move during 12 to 14 hour shifts, eager to document the collapse of her marriage and social circle. As her public image crumbled, it’s no wonder Britney ended 2007 with a bald head and a “blackout.” The conservatorship that came next, however, surprised everyone—even Britney herself. This episode contains themes that may be disturbing to some listeners, including domestic violence and suicide. If you're thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. This episode was originally published on July 12, 2022. For the full list of contributors, visit disgracelandpod.com To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to a monthly exclusive episode, weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at disgracelandpod.com/membership. Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - GET THE NEWSLETTER Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: Instagram YouTube X (formerly Twitter) Facebook Fan Group TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:39.0	This episode contains content that may be disturbing to some listeners.
0:43.0	Please check the show notes for more information.
0:46.0	Disgraysand is a production of Double Elvis. The stories about Brittany Spears are insane.
1:00.0	She was once offered $10 million for her virginity.
1:04.4	At the peak of her fame, 30 to 45 predatory paparazzi followed her every move every day during
1:11.2	12 to 14 hours shifts. One company logged 40,000 hours of
1:16.7	stalking her, accrued between only eight men. Her father tormented her
1:22.0	childhood with anger and alcohol issues and decades later a judge
1:26.5	granted that same man a conservatorship over Brittany.
1:30.1	His turbulent track record be damned.
1:33.1	But despite the challenges thrust upon her between her family and a constant media frenzy,
1:38.2	Brittany Spears has made great music.
1:41.6	Unlike that music I played for you at the top of the show, that wasn't great music.
1:46.5	That was a preset loop from my melotron titled Candid Camera, MK2.
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