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Britney's "Access" To Gum

Britney Spears Matt LauerI heard something hilarious yesterday about Britney's interview with Matt Lauer.

A producer for "Access Hollywood" helped field produce for Matt.  When they arrived at Britney's home, no one was there to guide Britney through this very important interview.  She did her hair, she chose what to wear and how to wear it.  It is shocking her publicist would allow what was about to happen.

What I find so funny is what I heard about the gum-chewing.  Apparently, before cameras rolled, Britney turned to the producer and asked "Should I spit the gum out?"  Of course the answer -- for Britney's sake -- should have been yes.   But Britney didn't ask the person who was looking out for her -- that person, her publicist, was no where to be found.  So the producer answered:  "Do whatever makes you feel comfortable."  And she did.

So Britney looked like a cow chewing her cud during the interview.  And she was actually seeking out advice -- from the wrong person.    It's not like the guy from "Access" did anything heinous.  But geez.... how did her people let her twist slowly, slowly in the wind?  It's remarkable.



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16. I looked at the interview and I think that it Brit was just being herself. It's sad that Mat didn't tell her to take the gum out..but it's all about the rating..If she needs her publist to ask her should she chew on national tv....well...i have no comment...I'm sure that if you ask her again after the interview..she would probably realized that she looked like a slobering cow chewing gum....I really don't feel to sorry for her because she chose this lifestyle we call "stardom". I always say give me the money and not the fame.

Posted at 1:10PM on Jul 7th 2006 by wendell dixon

17. WOW Jon .. You nailed it. I dont fell you were being harsh at all..it fact quite the opposite. You summed it up for me!

Posted at 3:07PM on Jul 7th 2006 by Mindy

18. Why don't all you jealous clowns just leave this poor girl alone. No bodies perfect, and I notice most of you knocking her are females. Stop the jealousy girls. Find something better to do with your time besides knocking this poor girls.

Posted at 9:05PM on Jul 7th 2006 by Lisa

19. Ouch!! Buuurn Jon L......Wow!! You said it very plainly without the sugarcoating if you will.... I think all of us parents really struggled with the image Ms. Spears was projecting as a young teen...... She didin't leave a much of anything to the imagination in her videos on stage and so on. However I do believe that she was molded into the figure that she became by her mother/manager, record execs and the like. Did she even have a say so, and if so how much weight did it carry? When she finally broke free..... Is this her rebellious stage gone out of control?? I feel bad for her...true enough she should know from her experience in front of cameras not to chew gum...fix her hair extensions....pull the shirt over her bra. But I don't all the way buy her plight to stay out of the taboids.... STAY OUT OF THE STREETS!!! Go to the "country" and stay until whenever......and by the way a few days later her PREGNANT NUDE cover shoot hit the stands.... meanwhile she's wondering why she can;t get the camera's out of her face....hmmm....I just think she has no idea what she's gotten herself into with the marriage and children....and here she is trying to cling to her namesake fame and fortune..... she's got alot of growing up to do and hopefully her children won't suffer in the meanwhile....it's sad

Posted at 10:21PM on Jul 7th 2006 by Scotty T.

20. People, is there nothing better to do with your time!!!!!!!! Stop writing shit about poor Britney she been through enough already. Everyone makes mistakes no one is perfect you all are just a bunch of HATERS. Just look at the girl who spelled Affleck wrong. Who can't spell Affleck right, she must be a blonde!!!

Posted at 11:05PM on Jul 7th 2006 by maggie

21. First off, comma or no comma, this discussion is about gum. Sad when you realize there is at least one (but doubtless more) blogs where we all read an article about someone looking like a cow because of...gum. For the record, Brit is an adult who has made adult-sized mistakes. It's obviously useless to debate that. However, to everyone concentrating on trite "facts" about her interview-her hair, fake lashes, clothes, GUM ... is it really necessary? At that point she was like any of us are-unscripted. She was nervous, and hurt and I believe she made a spur of the moment decision she felt she couldn't back out of. Any of Matt's crew could have tried to help her and reigned the interview in or edited it, but apparently out of fairness (??) they left what she said alone. Without expressing it directly Brit expressed that she is lost in the lifestyle she began. Cut her some slack, as you'd do if she were a friend, or family member. She's only human, no matter how "goddess-like" or perfect she seemed before. She will make mistakes, the difference is hers will be under a microscope. Even in this blog there are petty mistakes made. Comma usage anyone?? Let her grow up. Support her if you're a fan, otherwise forget about her like yesterday's news.

Posted at 12:23AM on Jul 8th 2006 by Reality check

22. I know that Britney is a little slow, but can't we all just lay off a little. We are entitled to mistakes here and there! Let's not forget that not long ago most of us thought that she could be the next Madonna. She is super talented and that is what should matter. Not the fact that she makes bad personal choices.

Posted at 6:05PM on Jul 8th 2006 by Brandy

23. Trailer park? Why do people think that money instantly gives you morales,values,or integrity? You can't buy any of these! Poor girl, all she really needs is some true guidance,not just one more person to pay for half truths. Maybe she should go back to her christain roots. The Bible well teach you how to live, for free.check out Proverbs Brit,And focas on your babes,not making a clothes line or anything else that will keep you in the limelight,unless you NEED the money,and the limelight. God Bless.

Posted at 9:15PM on Jul 8th 2006 by Donna

24. It wasn't the gum that made her look bad. It was everything else. No wonder she dyed her hair brown. After watching that interview, how could she not have wanted to change her image? Disgusting. So disgusting that I actually feel sorry for her.

Posted at 9:29PM on Jul 8th 2006 by Alexis

25. Leave Britney alone. Why do you all care about someone you don't know? Worry about your own problems and the problems of your family, not the worries of someone you know nothing about.

Posted at 9:29PM on Jul 8th 2006 by Spring

26. yrs ago she chomped her gum during a CNN interview and again in the most recent trainwreck interview..

SHE LACKS BRAIN CELLS!!

Posted at 9:47PM on Jul 8th 2006 by jane doe

27. Ok I grew up in the time that I thought brittney was great but once she married kevin she just seemed like she should be hanging out a trailer somewhere I dont understand what happend to her I also got married and chose to have children young but I have never put my children in that kind of danger and neglected their saftey in such a horrific way she gives a bad name to parents like me who just made the responsible decision to have a family younger then most

Posted at 12:01AM on Jul 9th 2006 by Nichole

28. No offense to anyone, but all of these celebrity's are normal people. We all make mistakes. Apparently we think they are not allowed to. Well sorry, but that is wrong. The paparrazi, has nothing better to do than harrass them, and that is wrong. They are no different than you and I. They are only famous because that is their jobs. Let them live their lives........

Posted at 12:53AM on Jul 9th 2006 by Dena

29. Lets put this whole parenting thing in perspective............on a personal level I can't stand her.I think Britney is a dingbat and the decisions she makes pFFttttt. but consider this- how many times have you thrown your child into the car to JUST run down to the gas station and not properly buckled in kid? Have you ever misjudged your walking space with new baby in tow and accidently whacked thier head on the door frame? have you ever had baby fall asleep in highchair? have you ever had baby roll off the bed? have you ever been expecting an important phone call when your child is in the tub and when the phone rings bolt out the door to run and get the phone. How long do you REALLY leave your kids unattended in the back yard between looks? Take all these things into serious consideration before you all start pointing fingers. she is mortal just like the rest of us BUUUTTTshe is Hollywood and has eyes and ears everywhere so any slip she makes is going to make headlines............ judge lest ye be judged


Posted at 3:15AM on Jul 9th 2006 by Julie

30. I do agree that the gum chewing is a bit obnoxious.... I've never liked it, but that's just how i grew up .... however, i don't think someone should be ridiculed about it....and yeah she didnt look so "hot" in her outfit and make-up, but do YOU really look that great without a professional....I mean,she's pregnant and just had a child....let her wear what she feels comfortable in, even if it looks bad to others....i think she's just too exhausted to even care....i feel bad for her...and for all the celebs...i dont understand...everyone is so mean on these comments and blogs....i put myself in other peoples shoes before i comment on them...i dont think people do that anymore.....sure, they have money and everything a human being could EVER ask for, but that doesn't make them the happiest people alive...so ease off a bit...we're all equal right?

Posted at 3:28AM on Jul 9th 2006 by Michelle

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