Episode 113: The #FreeBritney Movement - Part 1

Starting with her pigtailed debut, she rocketed to stardom as one of the biggest pop stars of all time. At first, all her dreams seemed to be coming true. But behind the scenes, things weren’t going so well for this icon. A divorce. A custody battle. Stints in the hospital for mental health reasons then finally, her rights were stripped away via an allegedly temporary legal mechanism. A decade later, the conservatorship remains. How could a pop legend end up with her every move controlled? This week’s episode is The #FreeBritney Movement, Part 1.

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Dad Fights "Brazen" Attempt to Move Brit Case

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