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Oct 2021
11m 19s

The “Controlling Britney Spears” Doc Was...

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“Controlling Britney Spears” is out of control! A new bombshell documentary dropped on Britney and her crazy, creepy 13-year conservatorship. And the new deets? Well, it’s worse than we knew. They include one very BIG reveal: Brit’s dad Jamie spied on her… CONSTANTLY. With this  being released right before Brit’s big court date… will it help #FreeBritney? L ... Show More
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