Dad files to end Spears conservatorship
Britney Spears’ father filed Tuesday to end the court conservatorship that has controlled the singer’s life and money for 13 years.
James Spears filed his petition to terminate the conservatorship in Los Angeles Superior Court.
“As Mr. Spears has said again and again, all he wants is what is best for his daughter,” the document states. “If Ms. Spears wants to terminate the conservatorship and believes that she can handle her own life, Mr. Spears believes that she should get that chance.”
Judge Brenda Penny, who oversees the case, will need to approve the move.
Britney Spears’ attorney Matthew Rosengart said in an email the filing “represents another legal victory for Britney Spears — a massive one — as well as vindication for Ms. Spears.”
A petition from Britney Spears’ attorney to remove James Spears was to be heard at the next hearing in the case on Sept. 29.
‘DWTS’ cast revealed:
Former “Bachelor” Matt James is among the cast for season 30 of “Dancing With the Stars” on ABC.
Other cast members announced Wednesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America” are influencer Olivia Jade (daughter of actor Lori Loughlin and fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli), “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kenya Moore, “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum Brian Austin Green, Spice Girls singer Mel C, Olympic gymnast Suni Lee, pro wrestler Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, TV host Amanda Kloots, Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby, “The Office” actor Melora Hardin, basketball star Iman Shumpert, “Cobra Kai” actor Martin Kove, “Bling Empire” star
Christine Chiu, country singer Jimmie Allen and tween icon JoJo Siwa.
The pros this season are reigning Mirror Ball champ Artem Chigvintsev, Brandon Armstrong, Alan Bersten, Val Chmerkovskiy, Sasha Farber, Pasha Pashkov, Gleb Savchenko, Lindsay Arnold, Sharna Burgess, Cheryl Burke, Witney Carson, Jenna Johnson, Daniella Karagach, Emma Slater and Britt Stewart.
The celeb-pro pairings will be revealed during the season premiere Sept. 20.
Odenkirk returns to ‘Saul’:
After his heart attack in July, Bob Odenkirk has returned to the set of “Better Call Saul.”
On Twitter Wednesday, he announced his return from the makeup chair, captioning the image: “Back to work on ‘Better Call Saul!’ So happy to be here and living this specific life surrounded by such good people.”
Odenkirk has played
Saul Goodman, a character that debuted in the second season of “Breaking Bad,” for over a decade.
Adkins joins country music drama:
Country music star Trace Adkins has been cast in the Fox drama series “Monarch,” joining recently announced cast members Susan Sarandon and Anna Friel.
Adkins has sold more than 11 million albums and earned multiple Grammy nominations. He also has appeared in numerous film and TV projects.
“Monarch” will debut in January.
Sept. 9 birthdays: Actor Topol is 86. Singer Dee Dee Sharp is 76. Actor Tom Wopat is 70. Actor Hugh Grant is 61. Actor Constance Marie is 56. Actor Adam Sandler is 55. Actor Eric Stonestreet is 50. Actor Henry Thomas is 50. Singer Michael Buble is 46. Actor Michelle Williams is 41. Singer Hunter Hayes is 30.