Show Notes
In the mid-2000s Britney Spears was the most famous pop star in the world and the public's insatiable appetite for stories about her meant she was constantly followed by a swarm of desperate paparazzi. The frenzy began to take its toll and in 2007 she finally reached breaking point, shaving her head and attacking a paparazzo's car with an umbrella. So why didn't the media leave Britney alone when she was clearly suffering under intense scrutiny? And if they had, would she have been put under conservatorship at all? In episode of Unpacked, we’re going to attempt to answer that. GUESTS Journalist, David Samuels Paparazzi, Daniel Ramos Entertainment Reporter, Dax Holt Blogger & Media Personality, Perez Hilton AUDIO SOURCES Britney Spears and the paparazzi - X17 Britney Spears at 29th Annual GLAAD Awards - Maximo TV Britney Spears hits paparazzo's car with umbrella - X17 Britney Spears and Kevin Federline Sketch at 2006 Video Music Awards - MTV CREDITS Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Audio Production: Adrian Walton Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On Friday the 12th of November, it took Judge Brenda Penny just 30 minutes to terminate the Conservatorship that had been in existence for almost 14 years. In this episode, we look at what happened in the courtroom and what it means for Britney moving forward. GUESTS Conservatorship Attorney, Tamar Arminak Free Britney Campaigner and Conservatorship Attorney, Lisa MacCarley AUDIO SOURCES Britney Spears fans react with joy to conservatorship ruling, Guardian News CREDITS
In 2008, journalist David Samuels spent months with Britney Spears' paparazzi pack. He hung out with them in the Hollywood Hills, watched how they worked and at one point found himself standing next to Britney herself. In this interview, he talks about the lessons we should all learn from what he observed. GUEST Journalist, David Samuels Read his article here: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2008/04/shooting-britney/306735/ CREDITS Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Audio Production: Adrian Walton Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There are very few people who know what it’s like to grow up with millions of people watching your every move but Skye Sweetnam is one of them. Skye got into the music industry when she was just 12 years old and by the time she was 14 she was touring with Britney Spears. In this interview, Skye shares the crippling loneliness of life as a teen star, what it was like working with Britney and how she struggled to maintain control of her image and her career. GUEST Singer-songwriter, Skye Sweetnam CREDITS Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Audio Production: Adrian Walton Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Britney’s next hearing will be on November 12th and we'll be back with another episode of Unpacked after that. In the meantime, we're releasing full versions of some of the series’ most fascinating interviews. First up, Perez Hilton because you can’t talk about Britney without talking about Perez. He’s faced fierce criticism for the role he played in Britney’s breakdown and in this interview he addresses how he feels about the impact of his behaviour and why he’s still comfortable being paid to talk about Britney. GUEST Celebrity Blogger, Perez Hilton CREDITS Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Audio Production: Adrian Walton Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Free Britney movement has been pivotal in Britney’s fight against the Conservatorship. And they continue to protest and amplify her story. So could the movement ultimately provide Britney with the key to freedom? GUESTS Entertainment Reporter, Dean McCarthy Influencer and Free Britney Protester, Hayley Herms Rock and Roll Cultural Historian, Jen Otter Bickerdike Lawyer and Member of the Free Britney Law Army, Marylin Shrewsbury Member of the Free Britney Law Army, Emily Lagarenne AUDIO SOURCES Crowd of Britney Supporters Outside Court - Ruptly, Global News "Leave Britney Alone" - Chris Crocker via Youtube Decoding Socials Videos Devin Strebler via Tik Tok - Matthew Litty via Tik Tok CREDITS Executive Producer: Edwina Stott Audio Production: Adrian Walton Managing Producer: Andrew Brentnall For more great Nova Podcasts head to novapodcasts.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.