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Superstar Britney Spears remains one of the world’s most successful musicians – but it was all looking remarkably bleaker in 2007.

Indeed, back then the 33-year-old was in the midst of a mental breakdown, and her family feared for her life.

In the immediate aftermath of her emergency psychiatric treatment, her father Jamie went to court seeking conservatorship of her personal and financial affairs – something which was quickly granted to him.

And now TMZ is reporting that after seven-and-a-half years that set-up will continue indefinitely – and very possibly forever.

However, the media outlet explains that “no one involved is complaining”.  It adds: “The conservatorships have worked remarkably well”.

At one stage, it looked highly likely that Ms Spears, who shot to global fame aged 16, would permanently lose custody of her two sons.

In early 2008, there was a tense stand-off at her home: an emotional Britney refused to hand over her children to her ex-husband Kevin Federline's representatives. He was later given sole physical and legal custody of Jayden James, nine, and Sean, eight.

At the time, Britney only had visitation rights to her children – a right which was then provisionally revoked in light of her mental state.

 “Britney's doctors have stabilised her to the point she can successfully work and maintain a personal life,” TMZ says.

Britney has a team of lawyers and doctors, along with Jamie Spears, managing the conservatorship, but reportedly has “substantial day-to-day freedom” to make her own decisions.

In late 2013, Ms Spears began a two-year residency show Britney: Piece Of Me at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. She is currently paid around €425,000 per performance. 

Last year alone the conservatorship raked in €12.75m; but that’s only a portion of Britney's financial machine and doesn't include substantial commercial deals. 

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We're not mind-readers – and while men often complain that women's subtle (or not so subtle) hints, clues, and suggestions are all too often lost on them, the ladies can be equally clueless at times.

Fear not! The relationship experts at SHEmazing! have rounded-up the top five things that us gals can be liable to do in a relationship.

Here, we explore why none of them are good for his sanity, not to mention yours…

1) Fretting about your figure:

No one likes feeling less than his or her best: and putting on the odd excess pound here or there can dent your confidence, granted. However, firstly, he probably doesn’t notice, and secondly, even if he does, he definitely doesn’t really care.

What he does care about? You hampering on about so-called bulges, or focusing on apparent inadequacies.

Because a girlfriend who refuses to go out for dinner (lest you dive head first into a bread basket), or refuses to accept his compliments about how good you look is NO fun. So relax, gurl! Enjoy your relationship and focus on being healthy and happy rather than skinny and miserable (not to mention, probably single).

2) Dwelling on the past:

Unless you’ve been together since your teenage years, he’ll probably have a romantic past (so will you). And while spot of ex-girlfriend online investigation is to be expected – full-on cyber stalking is not. Don’t go digging, don’t interrogate mutual friends, and for goodness sake don’t message her.

People are different in different relationships; a guy can grow up A LOT between the ages of 21 and 24, and the right girl can bring out the best in anyone.

So he had a same-sex fling in the past, he cheated on someone, or it took him a while to realise you’re The One. So what! So long as you’re happy together right now, look to the future, not the past.

3) Sweating the small things:

You chip a nail; lose a load of eyelashes; miss a bit while applying tan; or mess up your liquid eyeliner application. It’s all rather annoying, sure, but save your ‘my life is over,’ rant for your girlfriends – because he doesn’t care and he certainly doesn’t get it. Besides, confident women are sexy women.

Heaps of self-assurance just doesn’t come naturally, you say? Fake it until you make it, we say. Hold your head high and tell yourself you’re great (because you are).

4) Getting distracted by everyone else:

Some folk move in together after only a few months – others wait years and years before taking the plunge. Neither is ‘right’; neither is ‘wrong’. Move at your own pace; scrap the checklist.

Just because your friend is pregnant and engaged at 26 doesn’t mean that you’re anywhere near that stage in your life.

That doesn’t mean, of course, you start comprising; that doesn’t mean you let him fob you off with excuse after excuse if you’re looking for more commitment.

However, it does mean that you pursue an amazing career if you want to, or you go travelling if that takes your fancy: because real love won’t just vanish because you decide to do a Masters abroad rather than putting a ring on it.

5) Not giving him space:

Him not wanting to see you doesn’t equal 'he’s about to break up with you' or 'he’s cheating'. Guys want to see their friends; they want to go to the gym and get an early night; they fancy just chilling at home with a book and the radio (much like ourselves, in fact).

Him being able to say that to you speaks far more highly of your relationship than him coming running every time you click your fingers. 

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She wasn't included in the lineup for Made In Chelsea's Los Angeles spin-off – which is currently being filmed with the rest of the regular cast. 

But despite seemingly being snubbed by producers, Nicola Hughes was nevertheless happy to jet out to California to spend time with her boyfriend of a year, MIC bad boy Alex Mytton – while he gets on with filming.

Over the weekend, the duo – who met in a Kildare nightclub – toasted their union, also hitting Disneyland yesterday.

The Dublin model posted a snap to Instagram of her and Alex donning novelty Mickey Mouse ears, complete with the caption "happy anniversary".

And despite being able to enjoy a lengthy break Stateside, she told Goss.ie yesterday that her schedule was simply too hectic to take part in MIC this summer.

“I’m not in the show, I wasn’t able to. I was too busy,” she said, adding that she visited friends in Santa Monica before meeting up with Alex more recently.

Ms Hughes also confirmed to the same Irish-based website that she'll be be back for the next series of Made In Chelsea in London in the autumn. 

Sadly, his filming commitments mean that the love-birds can't live together in LA, but they're getting to spend plenty of time together nonetheless – with both stars regularly posting images of one another to their respective social media accounts.

Mr Mytton had a bad-boy reputation before finding his perfect match in Nicola; he notoriously cheated on his previous love, Binky Felstead, also a long-standing member of the same reality TV show.

 

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Most people are guilty of indulging in an energy drink now and again: the ultimate pick-me-up when you’re tired and can’t face another coffee.

Others more regularly knock back the caffeine stimulant – though few people could claim that they get through an astonishing 7litres A DAY.

However, that is exactly the quantity consumed by one mother-of-three from Newtownabbey in Co. Antrim.

Shockingly, Lena Lupari consumed so many calories as a result of her Red Bull habit that her weight now hovers around the 26st mark.

Even more serious – doctors also believe her brain has swollen and she risks going blind.

She first sought medical attention in June when she collapsed suddenly.

Doctors then discovered she had developed a condition known as Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), which they said was a result of her being overweight. 

Ms Lupari told Mail Online: “I used to drink 28 cans of Red Bull in a day and I'd only have a meal at night but it would usually be something fast-food like a takeaway or a packet of pasta.

“I've got three young children, one with special needs, and didn't have time to make anything. 

“I'd been suffering from migraines and headaches for about five years but I just ignored them and took painkillers.

“Then my vision went and I couldn't even lift my head off the bed and I ended up in hospital for six days.”

Specialists have now told Lena to lose seven stone – 30 percent of her body weight – and since cutting Red Bull from her diet entirely, she reports that she’s already shed two stone.

Intracranial hypertension (IH) refers to abnormally high pressure inside the skull and is quite rare, although it usually affects people who are overweight and obese.

The most common symptoms are severe throbbing headaches and changes in vision due to swollen optic nerves.  

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Let's face it, plenty of us work hard to slim down and tone up when the beach looms – only to pile a load of it back on once away.

Cocktails by the pool at noon, late night eating out in restaurants, and an exercise regime that involves flipping over on your sunlounger and very little else: it's a killer combo for your figure.

But one celeb who's spent much of the summer jetting off on amazing holidays seemingly without gaining a pound is certainly Chloe Goodman. 

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The 22-year-old reality TV star shed a stone in ten weeks earlier this year – and evidently hasn't looked back since. 

In recently months, Chloe has enjoyed breaks in Egypt and and Las Vegas with her footballer boyfriend, Jordan Clarke, 23, who plays for Scunthorpe United and is now back in pre-season training.

She also took part in a sunrise bikini photoshoot in Mallorca – and the resulting photographs confirm she’s kept off the ‘kangaroo pouch’ she got rid of in the spring when she went from 8st 10lbs to 7st 10lbs.

The former Celebrity Big Brother contestant furthermore admitted that her relationship with Jordan continues to go from strength-to-strength.

"Summer makes me feel sexy," she explained.

"Who doesn't feel a bit more passionate on holiday? It's great way to really bond with that special person in your life.

"I feel so much sexier when the sun is out and I'm relaxing with my man. It is the perfect pick-me-up."

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Chloe, who first made her name on the MTV show Ex On The Beach, has been spotted out and about lately showing off her figure.

Indeed, on Friday she attended an event in London with Bianca Gascoigne, opting for an all-white jeans-and-top ensemble teamed with fringed black suede sandals.

Chloe credits her new figure to old-fashioned healthy eating and exercise combined with Forza Supplements' Raspberry K2 diet capsules.

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She said: "When I put on weight it goes straight on my hips – no woman wants love handles around her bikini bottoms.

"So I was doing lots of stomach exercises and sit-ups to make sure that my stomach was flat.

The model, who once was a body double for Cheryl Fernandez Versini on a L’Oreal ad, claimed: "Forza Raspberry K2s really make a difference.

"I used them to lose 16lbs to get in shape for Celebrity Big Brother during the winter and they did the trick again with my beach body."

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Ms Goodman does make some sacrifices, however, namely not overindulging on champagne, wine, and cocktails when she’s away.

She also explained: "My fella has the best six-pack in football. Looking at him in the shower in the morning is all the inspiration I need to stay in shape.

"It stops me letting myself go when we are relaxing."

Chloe is a brand ambassador for Forza Supplements' Raspberry K2s capsules which are sold in Ireland at branches of Lloyds pharmacies and via www.forzasupplements.co.uk

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With the latest series of The Great British Bake Off now upon us (it starts on BBC1 on Wednesday!) our lives are about to get a whole lot sweeter.

Still, while we enjoy very much eating cake – actually making it ourselves can be less than delicious.

Weighing, measuring, folding and separating: in short, baking seems like a lot of hard work.

Fear not, however! We’ve stumbled across the PERFECT solution for the lazy baker: cake in a mug.

A handful of ingredients, a large mug, your microwave – and hey presto! in minutes you’ve whipped up a yummy, moist cake without even a hint of a soggy bottom.

Yes, you will basically be Mary Berry meets Cake Boss… on a good day.

Here, we round up our three absolute favourites for you to try right now.

 

The classic:

  • 4 tbsp self raising flour
  • 4 tbsp caster sugar
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 medium egg
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Vanilla or almond essence (just a few drops)
  • 2 tbsp chocolate chips/nuts/raisins (or all three!)
  1. Use the absolute largest mug you have.
  2. Add the flour, sugar and cocoa powder to the mug and mix with a fork.
  3. Add the egg to the mixture and mix again.
  4. Add all the other ingredients apart from the chocolate chips, nuts or raisins and combine until smooth.
  5. Finally, add the chocolate chips, nuts, and/or raisins.
  6. Depending on the size of your mug, you might want to tip out some excess mix if it looks like it’s going to overflow.
  7. Centre your mug in the middle of the microwave oven and cook on high for 4-5 mins, or until it has stopped rising and is firm to the touch.
  8. Remove and tip onto a plate before devouring.

Oreo chocolate:

  • 30g butter
  • 15g of milk chocolate
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp single cream
  • Vanilla extract
  • 4 tbsp plain flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 3 broken Oreo biscuits – plus one for decoration
  1. Get your giant mug and in it melt the butter with the chocolate in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds
  2. Beat the mixture until smooth and allow it to cool slightly.
  3. One by one, whisk in the egg, cream, vanilla extract, flour and baking powder.
  4. Add the broken Oreos without stirring too much.
  5. Cook in the microwave for about 90 seconds.
  6. Remove and decorate with the broken Oreo.
  7. Allow to cool for a minute before eating and enjoying.

Peanut butter chocolate:

  • 30g butter
  • 30g of dark chocolate
  • 1½ tsp peanut butter – plus 1 tsp extra
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp soft brown sugar
  • 5 tbsp plain flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  1. Get your giant mug and melt the butter with the chocolate in the microwave for 30–40 seconds.
  2. Beat the mixture until smooth, then allow it to cool slightly.
  3. One by one, whisk in the peanut butter, egg, sugar, flour and baking powder.
  4. Cook in the microwave for around 50 seconds.
  5. Push the additional spoonful of peanut butter into the middle and cook for a further 40 seconds.
  6. Allow to cool for one minute before eating.
  7. Repeat as hunger dictates! 

 

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After discovering she is lactose intolerant earlier this year, Kylie Jenner quit dairy and overhauled her eating regime.

The teenage reality TV star, who a few months ago admitted that overall she'd gained 15lbs since last year, told E!: "I didn't realise I was lactose intolerant." 

And at the same time, Ms Jenner – a self-confessed gym-phobe and former cheese-lover – kicked started a workout and exercise routine. 

"I need to just for health reasons!" she admitted. "I feel like all the food I eat is catching up to me though as I get older." 

Now, it certainly seems her hard-work has paid off. With less than two weeks to go until her 18th birthday bash – which takes place in Canada on August 16 – Ms Jenner is in incredible shape.

Indeed, taking to Instagram last night, Kylie showed off her abs in a tiny black bikini. 

 

"Kourt & Ky swim session," she captioned the image – the 'Kourt' of course being her eldest sibling, Kourtney Kardashian, 36, who recently split from long-term partner, Scott Disick. 

The shot has so far garnered 1.1million likes.

Both members of the Kardashian-Jenner clan live in the prestigious Oaks estate of Calabasas; it's where Kourtney has resided for 18months, and where Kylie just recently purchased her €2.4m home.

The enclave includes a total of 50 luxurious, ultra private residences, and boasts the likes of a 24-hour guarded entrance, as well as a large community park complete with an Olympic-sized pool and tennis courts.

Also yesterday, Kylie later shared an illustration of her chic, poolside look with her 31million followers.

On the same day, Ms Jenner had furthermore been happy to share a series of makeup-free Snapchat clips which featured her adorable dog, Norman.

 

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The first crisp sandwich cafe has opened it's doors in England and we would like someone to bring us there ASAP.

Mr. Crisp is following suit after Belfast got it's first crisp sandwich shop. Situated in Yorkshire, the cafe has over 30 varieties of crisps available.

Customers has a vast menu to chose from to make their crisp sandwich creation on white or brown bread.

However, some of the combinations don't sound to appetising, for example how does hula hoops covered in Galaxy chocolate spread sound? Yea, we won't be ordering that either. 

Or what about Monster Munch drizzled in salad cream? Still not convinced, well not to worry, it's entirely up to you what you put on your creation. 

Owner Mark Pearson told the Mirror he set up the shop in Keighley to provide for locals who "like that little bit of extra crunch in their lunch." 

 "I have always had an idea to launch a crisp sandwich shop. When I saw the one launch in Belfast, I thought the only way I can find out if a crisp sandwich shop can succeed over here is by giving it a go myself.

"I sat on the idea for six months, working on sourcing which crisps and flavours to have and doing some market research."

 

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Choosing bridesmaids is probably one of the toughest jobs when it comes to being a bride, but this girl did things a bit differently. 

Christine Quinn wanted her life long BFF to be one of her bridesmaids, her granny!

Apparently her Gran was a bit hesitant to take part at first as she was afraid that an 89-year-old bridesmaid might take the attention away.

She even wore the same dress as the rest of the girls and danced the night away at the reception.

“While she doesn’t live that close, we have continually made it a point to spend as much time together as possible,” Quinn told The Huffington Post. “She just has an amazing sense of humor and outlook on life that I strive to emulate every day. Everyone loves her.”

“She had the entire wedding party laughing with her words of wisdom and funny comments throughout the day,” Quinn said.

“You’re only as old as you feel and I feel young today,” Nana Betty told Quinn on the big day. 

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Introducing, the sneakiest panda of all time!

Workers at the Taipei Zoo were looking after the giant panda Yuan Yuan when she bagan exhibiting signs of pregnancy. 

The signs of pregnancy in pandas are a major loss of appetite and a thickening of the uterus which were both present in Yuan Yuan. 

Despite these tell-tale signs, hopes were lost when the panda was not in fact pregnant. 

Vets at the facility were able to confirm that she was not in fact pregnant, however they are now accusing her of faking her pregnancy to get better living conditions. 

It seems she wanted caretakers to look after her with better food and care it seems as pregnant pandas are extremely well looked after in zoos.

China Daily recorded expectant pandas are moved to single rooms with air conditioning and given a bigger supply of food. 

Panda experts have speculated that Yuan Yuan, who gave birth to a cub in 2013, may have been feigning pregnancy to reap these added benefits.

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