Britney Spears claims Kevin Federline has been gaslighting her

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Britney Spears has accused her ex-husband Kevin Federline of “constant gaslighting” when it comes to her relationship with their children.

The pop icon and the former backup dancer were married between 2004 and 2007 and share two sons, Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19.

Ahead of the release of his upcoming memoir You Thought You Knew, Kevin has made several claims about Britney, including alleging that he once saw her holding a knife while sitting near their sons as they slept.

A spokesperson quickly dismissed those claims, but on Wednesday night, Britney posted a statement on social media expressing her frustration and pain.

“The constant gaslighting from (my) ex-husband is extremely hurtful and exhausting,” she wrote. “I have always pleaded and screamed to have a life with my boys. Relationships with teenage boys are complex. I have felt demoralized by this situation and have always asked and almost begged for them to be a part of my life.”

Britney continued by accusing Kevin of showing her a “lack of respect” over the years. She also shared that she’s only spent 45 minutes with one of her sons in the last five years and has had just four visits from the other.

“I have pride too. From now on I will let them know when I am available,” the 43-year-old said. “I will always love them, and if you really know me, you won’t pay attention to the tabloids about my mental health and drinking. I am actually a pretty intelligent woman who has been trying to live a sacred and private life for the past 5 years. I’m speaking up because I’ve had enough, and any real woman would do the same.”

She also criticized Kevin for releasing a memoir.

“Trust me, those white lies in that book, they are going straight to the bank and I am the only one who genuinely gets hurt here,” she added.

You Thought You Knew will be available on 21 October.

Kevin previously denied that money was his main motivation.

“I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t want this book to be successful. I wish I’ll sell a million books or more, or whatever,” he told Entertainment Tonight. “Money is not at the root of this story, and it never has been.”

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Sam Ryder unveils second studio album Heartland

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Sam Ryder has unveiled his second studio album Heartland.

Released through the independent label Artist Theory, the new project captures what the 2022 Eurovision runner-up describes as “the feeling of the last couple of years.”

The album represents a fresh chapter for Ryder, who took time to pause and reflect after the whirlwind success of his 2022 breakout hit Space Man, a Number 1 album, and billions of streams around the world.

After stepping away from Parlophone, the singer found himself without a label and struggling with a crisis of confidence.

He recorded the album in Nashville, living in a log cabin during the process. The tracks draw inspiration from the city’s rich musical heritage, classic Western and Hollywood scores, and elements of soul music.

Speaking about the record, Ryder shared: “This record is a collection of songs attempting to convey the feeling of the last couple of years. The wish is to find a connection with you no matter where you are in the world, whether it’s flying high or feeling like you’re the only ship out on the ocean. If you’re navigating the pain of forgiveness and the weight that comes with holding onto resentment, if you’ve lost confidence in yourself and you’re trying to find a way back to your spark, spirit and hope, this is for you. Take to the Heartland. I’m with you every step.”

He also spoke about the single The Feeling Never Went Away, explaining: “It’s about still having feelings for someone or something even though they perhaps don’t deserve them anymore… Even though I think I’ve conquered them, back they come. Healing and breaking the cycle is about recognising these feelings and accepting them.”

The 13-track album, a follow-up to 2022’s There’s Nothing but Space, Man!, features the previously released songs White Lies, OH OK, and Armour.

Ryder collaborated with an impressive roster of producers and songwriters on the project, including Mikky Ekko, Steve Mac, Mike Elizondo, Tom Elmhirst, Nick Lobel, and J Kash, among others.

The release comes after his acclaimed Glastonbury debut in June and ahead of his biggest headline performance yet at London’s Wembley Arena on November 6 — a particularly special venue for Ryder, as it’s where he attended his first concert as a teenager.

Remaining tickets for the Wembley show are available at aegpresents.co.uk/event/sam-ryder.

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