Britney Spears has signed a $15 million deal to write her own memoir to counter "derogatory" allegations made in her sister's scandalous book, Things I Should’ve Said, according to multiple industry sources.
The giant deal is akin to those sealed by former presidents Barack Obama, Bill Clinton and George W Bush, as well as former first ladies Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama, all of whom received eight-figure book deals.
Terms of the deal, first reported by the New York Post's "Page Six" and confirmed by multiple US outlets, were not revealed.
Publishing house Simon & Schuster and Spears have secured a deal for the pop star’s memoir an individual familiar with Spears told Variety. The memoir will reportedly include Spears’ accounts of and commentary on her career trajectory, the music industry and her roller coaster relationship with her family.
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A 'Free Britney' demonstration was held on the Ellipse, near the White House, in Washington on October 23, 2021. Reuters -
Late last year, Jamie Spears, father of singer Britney Spears, ended the conservatorship that has controlled her life and money since 2008. AP -
Britney Spears supporter and artist Never Tara of Los Angeles displays her painting outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse on September 29, 2021. AP -
Supporters of the singer Britney Spears during the #FreeBritney rally last year on September 29, 2021, in London, England. Getty Images -
Supporters in London, England, rally for an end to the 13-year conservatorship led by the popstar's father, Jamie Spears and Jodi Montgomery, who control her finances and business dealings. Getty Images -
Britney Spears supporters during the #FreeBritney rally on September 29, 2021, in London, England. Getty Images -
Fans from around the globe came out in support of pop singer Britney Spears, including in London, England. Getty Images -
Carlos Morales of Los Angeles holds a sign featuring an American flag with an image of Britney Spears and the hashtag #FreeBritney outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles, California. AP -
Britney Spears supporter Kiki Norberto of Phoenix celebrates outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles, California. AP -
Fans of Britney Spears protest in front of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse during her hearing to end her father's guardianship. AFP -
Fans of Britney Spears protest in front of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse during hearing to end the controversial guardianship. AFP -
Britney Spears supporters never say die. EPA -
Alejandro Sanz wears sunglasses with 'Free Britney' written on top during a rally outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles. EPA -
A demonstrator writes 'Free Britney' in chalk outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles. EPA -
Britney Spears's lawyer Matthew Rosengart has also been asked to speak before the US Congress. EPA -
Fans of Britney Spears protest in front of the Stanley Mosk Courthouse. AFP -
Fans and supporters of pop star Britney Spears show up to support her in Los Angeles. Reuters -
Homemade bedazzled support for Britney Spears. Reuters -
Britney Spears has been a performer almost her entire life. ATOPIX -
Britney Spears is known for hits such as 'Toxic' and 'Circus'. Reuters -
In 2018, Britney Spears put her planned residency at the Park MGM hotel-casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, on hold. AP -
Britney Spears and talent manager Larry Rudolph listen to Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak's speech during the grand opening of the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Britney Spears Campus in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images
Spears’s younger sister, Jamie Lynn, insisted that her own book was not about her sister, though she wrote about a time Britney took a knife and locked them both in a room when she was only 12.
Since the Toxic singer was released from her 13-year conservatorship in November 2021, fans and media have been speculating was her next move would be. During a Las Vegas residency between 2013 -2017 – while under her father’s control – Spears performed 250 shows and earned a reported $138m.
“I was thinking about when I did shows in Vegas … the four years I was there I went out only two times!!!! Unfortunately I’m not lying,” Spears tweeted.
Jamie Spears has recently acknowledged that his daughter "believes that she can handle her own life", but vehemently denies he abused his position controlling his daughter's life and career.
In December, Spears was invited to speak before the US Congress about her experiences regarding the conservatorship, which she recently shared on Instagram. Last year, a bipartisan legislative effort was launched to reform the process created to protect the rights of more than one million people across the US placed under protective arrangements.
Dubbed the Free Britney Act, the legislation is designed to give more options to people placed under conservatorships.
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Supporters of singer Britney Spears celebrate outside the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles as Spears's conservatorship is terminated. Reuters -
Britney Spears supporter Phoebe Price and her dog Henry take pictures next to a 'Free Britney' Christmas tree set by fans outside the courthouse. AP -
For the first time in 13 years, Britney Spears will be able to choose how she spends her fortune, estimated to be worth more than $60 million. AP -
Confetti falls on Britney Spears supporters outside the courthouse. AP -
Spears supporters march on Grand Avenue during the hearing. AP -
Under the conservatorship imposed since 2008, Spears had no control over her how she spent her money, when she performed, who had access to her house and even what medications she should take. AP -
Spears herself posted an Instagram with the #FreedBritney hashtag shortly after the court decision. 'Good God, I love my fans so much it's crazy,' she said. AP -
New Jersey performer and Britney Spears supporter Brennyboombox cheers Matthew Rosengart, Britney Spears's lawyer, as they celebrate outside the courthouse. AP -
Matthew Rosengart, Britney Spears's lawyer,, talks to the media after the hearing. AP -
'Effective today, the conservatorship of the person and the estate of Britney Jean Spears is hereby terminated,' Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny said after a 30-minute hearing in which no one opposed ending the court-sanctioned arrangement. AP -
Britney Spears supporter Felipe Servat, from Brazil, reacts with the the crowd as they celebrate. AP -
The conservatorship was set up and overseen by Britney's father, Jamie Spears, after she had a public breakdown in 2007 and was hospitalised for undisclosed mental health issues. AP -
Lauriann Wright, the lawyer for Jodi Montgomery, who had been entrusted with overseeing Spears's personal life, told the judge there was 'no reason this termination cannot happen and Ms Spears cannot live a safe, happy and fulfilling life'. AP -
Spears's case helped prompt hearings in the US Congress and a new law in California aimed at preventing abusive conservatorships, which are normally set up to protect disabled people, the elderly or those suffering from dementia. AP -
In June, Spears told the court she had been humiliated and traumatised and that she wanted her life back. EPA -
Spears's lawyer Rosengart said a 'safety net' had been put in place to help Spears transition back to regular life. AP -
Since revealing years of private anguish in tearful testimony in June, Spears hired Rosengart, who moved aggressively to end the restrictions. AP -
Filipe Servat and Lindsey Fairchild embrace upon hearing the news that Britney Spears's conservatorship has been terminated. EPA -
Spears's lawyer Rosengart is pushing for Jamie Spears to be investigated for possible financial mismanagement of his daughter's affairs, but he said on Friday it would be up to Britney Spears to decide how to proceed on that matter. EPA -
Spears had said she had been forced to work and take medication against her will and was prevented from marrying or even getting her hair done. AFP -
A Britney Spears doll sits atop a 'Free Britney' Christmas tree during a rally outside the courthouse. EPA -
Lexi Tonniges and Lauren Grundmann are joined by other dancers as they perform on a stage outside the LA courthouse. EPA -
Jamie Spears has said through lawyers that he helped his daughter rehabilitate her career and always acted in her best interest. AFP -
Jubilation erupted outside the courthouse, with fans cheering and shouting after the decision was announced. The crowd chanted 'Britney! Britney! Britney!' and fans sang and danced to Spears’ song 'Stronger'. Reuters -
The judge’s move was widely expected, with little support left for prolonging the legal arrangement. No new arguments were offered at the 30-minute hearing. Spears did not attend. Reuters -
Spears’s lawyer, Mathew Rosengart, told fans and reporters that the case 'helped shine a light on conservatorships and guardianships from coast to coast, from California to New York. And that took a tremendous amount of insight, courage and grace'. Reuters -
Supporters decorate a pink Christmas tree outside the courthouse. Reuters -
Alexandra Foertschbeck holds a 'Free Britney' flag during at the rally. EPA -
Twins Edward and John Grimes of Dublin, Ireland, with a 'Free Britney' flag outside the courthouse. AP -
Supporter Rafael Lopez, of Tijuana, Mexico, waves a 'Free Britney' flag. AP
