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mattehavoc This is like an episode of Early Edition. Is this when Ron Livingston is supposed to jump in and save her from an untimely death? -
Ginny Ick. That is so tacky. "We are not wishing it" yeah right. -
benji23 I'm just surprised it took them until last month to get started. The head-shaving incident coulda clued them in.
Major News Outlet Writes Britney Obit
Popeater —
Major News Outlet Writes Britney Obit Posted Jan 17th 2008 6:15PM by Christina Lang Filed under: News , Huh? , Britneywatch US magazine reports that the Associated Press -- the world's largest news organization -- began writing Britney Spears ' obituary about a month ago. Jesse Washington, the entertainment news editor, spoke with the tabloid saying, "We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it's easily one of the biggest stories in a long time." This news comes just after In Touch reported an apparent suicide note allegedly found by Spears' close friend Sam Lufti. Spears was recently hospitalized after a custody ...
Associated Press Writes Britney Spears' Obituary [Britney Spears]
Gawker —
... of fate! Sensible tempters, but still! US magazine is reporting the Associated Press has already written Brit's obit, which is standard news practice with celebrities, presidents and the like, but usually they're not, you know, 26. "We are not wishing it," the wire's entertainment editor said, "But if Britney passed away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time." Good luck explaining that public quote at the pearly gates, pal! [US] ...
The AP Has Written Britney Spears’ Obituary
Celebrity Mound —
The Associated Press began preparing Britney Spears’ obituary within the past month, Usmagazine.com has learned.
“We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time,” AP entertainment editor Jesse Washington tells Us.
“I think one would agree that Britney seems at risk right now,” Washington adds. “Of course, we would never wish any type of misfortune on anybody and hope that we would never have to use it until 50 years from now…but if something were to happen, we ...
Britney Spears’ Obituary in the Works
Just Jared —
The Associated Press (oh, just the world’s largest news organization) has already begun preparing Britney Spears’ obituary!!!
“We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a log time,” AP entertainment editor Jesse Washington tells Us Weekly.
“I think one would agree that Britney seems at risk right now,” Washington adds. “Of course, we would never wish any type of misfortune on anybody and hope that we would never have to use it until 50 years from now…but if something were to happen, we would have ...
The Associated Press has already written Britney Spears’ obituary
Cele|bitchy —
... learned.
“We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time,” AP entertainment editor Jesse Washington tells Us.
“I think one would agree that Britney seems at risk right now,” Washington adds. “Of course, we would never wish any type of misfortune on anybody and hope that we would never have to use it until 50 years from now…but if something were to happen, we would have to be prepared.”
[From Us Magazine]
I’m pretty sure the AP thinks they’ll have to use it in the next ...
AP Has Britney's Obituary Ready.....Just In Case
Dlisted - Be Very Afraid —
... UsWeekly reports that the Associated Press has been working on Britney Spears' obituary just in case...you know. ...
A.P. Has Brit’s Obit On Standby
JFX Online —
... USmagazine is reporting that the news service The Associated Press (A.P.) has the obituary for Britney Spears already written. I initially thought this was quite amusing but after giving it some thought, I think we here at JFXonline should probably get our Brit Obit ready as well. But seriously, hopefully once Britney hears that her obituary is already written it’ll be a wake up call to get her life in order. I wonder what it reads like. What do you guys think? ...
Assholes. Worry about your own lives.
Oh No They Didn't! —
The Associated Press is preparing for the death of Britney Spears already. “We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time,” AP entertainment editor Jesse Washington tells Us Magazine. How's that for fucked up? The Associated Press began preparing Britney Spears’ obituary within the past month, Usmagazine.com has learned. “We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time,” AP entertainment editor Jesse Washington tells Us. “I think one would agree that Britney seems at risk right now,” Washington adds. ...
Press Preparing for Britney's Death
Hollyscoop Entertainment News —
Britney Spears' wild antics, mental breakdowns and personal struggles have gotten so out of hand that The Associated Press has begun preparing her obituary. If that isn't a wake up call for Britney, then she's beyond help. "We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time," AP entertainment editor Jesse Washington tells Us Weekly ...
Associated Press Scoops Reuters In Breathtaking Race To Complete Britney Spears Obituary [The Blackout]
Gawker: defamer —
Never content to rest on their laurels, it appears that the Associated Press has put the final, Strunk & White approved flourishes on their obituary for pop princess Britney Spears. No, you didn't miss anything -- Britney is still alive. Usmagazine.com spoke with AP entertainment editor Jesse Washington, who calmly and objectively asserted that if Britney were to pass away, it would be "easily one of the biggest stories in a long time." You can't put one by that Jesse Washington cat! We applaud both him and his organization for their ghoulish resourcefulness. [USMagazine.com]
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Doth Not A Mentally-Ill Popstar Bleed? [Period Dramas]
Jezebel —
At 4:53 p.m., we received an email from Henry Seltzer at US Weekly informing us that the magazine had confirmed that in the event that Britney Spears dies, the Associated Press had an obituary written and ready to ship to the tens of thousands of news organizations that subscribe to its service. A few minutes later I IM-ed Anna, suggesting we sponsor an obituary writing contest, daring you readers to humor her while she was still alive with the type of false dignity and imagined significance she would no doubt be awarded posthumously in the pages of the Times. And about ...
R.I.P. Britney
Stereogum —
Don't worry, the beat goes on. It's just that the Associated Press is staying on top of things, prepping Brit's obit in advance just in case she, oops, does something life-threatening again. Of course, this sort of thing is a fairly common practice. In fact, Stereogum's already written one for Pete Doherty. But hell, while we have the death of Spears in mind, might as well start the wagering. More on Us Magazine » ...
THE LATE SIFT
- Corey: Running Wild, Running Free
RadarOnline.com —
... : New bottle-blonde Amy Winehouse might be going back on the market, as jailbird husband Blake Fielder-Civil is threatening to divorce her! Thanks to England's prudent divorce policies, however, Winehouse will have until at least their one-year anniversary in May to shape up or ship out. No-confidence vote : In the long an ignoble tradition of prepping obituaries for people prior to their death, the Associated Press tells Us magazine it has already started in on a death notice for wayward starlet Britney Spears . ...
Britney's Obituary is Already Written
Socialite Life —
... The Associated Press is ready to go, should an untimely tragic end strike pop star, Britney Spears. Us Weekly chatted with AP's entertainment editor Jesse Washington about the fact that they already have an obituary prepared for Ms. Spears, just in case. According to Washington, "We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it's easily one of the biggest stories in a long time." ...
WILL BRITNEY SHOP UNTIL SHE LITERALLY DROPS?
Faded Youth Blog —
FYB readers were scratching their heads today as they read about Britney Spears’ late night shopping spree at Kitson.
The pop mess reportedly called the owners of the celeb-friendly retailer at 2 AM and asked if she could peruse their isles and they happily complied. Good decision. Britney spent over $10 000 in fancy designer goods.
Spears walked away from Kitson with a slew of items, including a blue $265 Great China Wall sweatshirt, a $90 bottle of Agent Provocateur perfume, a $475 L.A.M.B. handbag and a $95 Blue Anchor hoodie. TMZ is told she didn’t buy anything for her kids or ...
Associated Press already has Britney Spears Obituary written!
Hot Momma Celebrity Gossip Blog —
... AP Entertainment Editor Jesse Washington told Us Weekly, “We would never wish any type of misfortune on anybody and hope that we would never have to use it until 50 years from now, but if something were to happen, we would have to be prepared.” ...
The AP has written Britney Spear’s obituary.
In Case You Didn't Know —
This is seriously the saddest story. Britney Spears needs some serious help.
US has the exclusive:
The Associated Press began preparing Britney Spears’ obituary within the past month, Usmagazine.com has learned.
“We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time,” AP entertainment editor Jesse Washington tells Us.
“I think one would agree that Britney seems at risk right now,” Washington adds. “Of course, we would never wish any type of misfortune on anybody and hope that we would never have to use it ...
AP Has Britney Spears Obituary Written
Bitten and Bound —
... Yes, Associated Press has picked up on all of the danger signs and is doing what they need to do in order to be ready - just in case. ...
AP has written Britney’s obit
Lost Remote —
... that told its editors that anything involving Britney Spears “is a big deal.” Editors must have taken that advice to heart: now there’s word the AP has prepared her obituary, just in case. Of course, that’s not unusual for big celebs, but you may find it a little surprising for a 26 year old. “I think one would agree that Britney seems at risk right now,” said AP entertainment editor Jesse Washington. ...
Britney vs. the British Lady
CelebWarship —
... Perhaps more bad news: the AP is prepared for Britney’s death. The news organization began work on Britney’s obituary so they will be ready if she dies suddenly. ...
Blender Predicts Lil’ Wayne Will Die in 2026
Gossip On This! —
... , Blender’s saying Weezy will die in about 18 years, and according to US Magazine, The Associated Press has Britney’s obituary written and ready to go “just in case.” Interesting… ...
Britney Spears Obituary
Right Celebrity —
... The Associated Press has written Britney Spears’ obituary, according to Us Weekly, just in case. I guess they want to be prepared, but I think it’s just wrong. ...
Is the AP Out of Line Pre-Writing Britney's Obituary?
PopSugar —
While the whole world is watching every tragic move Britney Spears makes these days, it was still unsettling to read yesterday that an entertainment reporter from the Associated Press admitted to Us Weekly that not only would her death be a huge story but they've already got her obituary drafted up. He said,
"We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time...I think one would agree that Britney seems at risk right now...Of course, we would never wish any type of misfortune on anybody and hope that we would never have to use it until 50 years from now…but if something were ...
Reverse Psychology
Litely Salted —
Reports have surfaced that the Associated Press has already begun to prepare Britney Spears' obituary -- presumably because of all that darn mental instability, substance abuse and vehicular irresponsibility. ...
Idle Chatter: Wal-Mart, DGA, Chris Matthews...
Pressed —
... aren't big New Yorker readers. [NYP]
-So much for those hopes that the Director's Guild of America would use its leverage to help the writers get a better deal. DGA has reached an agreement with the producers after only six days of negotiations. [THR]
-Chris Matthews is sorry he was such a jerk about Hillary Clinton. He'll never do it again. [Media Matters]
-The Associated Press has already written Britney Spear's obituary. [Us Weekly]
-Perez Hilton says Nicole Richie is furious that People ...
The Associated Press Has Written Britney Spears’ Obituary
BricksAndStonesGossip.com —
... would never wish any type of misfortune on anybody and hope that we would never have to use it until 50 years from now…but if something were to happen, we would have to be prepared.”
Washington also says the AP has a “pretty extensive obituary operation,” and that staffers are “constantly adding people.”
Following a bizarre night out Wednesday, Spears’ pal Sam Lutfi phoned into Ryan Seacrest’s radio show, claiming, “everything’s fine.”
Source
While You Were Preparing To Have ‘Cloverfield’ Spoiled For You
Best Week Ever —
Us Weekly is reporting that the Associated Press has been writing up Britney's obituary in the past month to be prepared in advance. Right now, the obit currently reads "Go anywhere on the internet, dumbass."
In a possible step towards ending the Writers' Strike, the DGA has reached a tentative deal with the AMPTP, and a similar deal the WGA could follow suit. OMG! LMAO! POS (Parents Over Shoulder!)
Former World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer has passed away at the age of 64. Doctors assured his family that he died hating Jews up until the very end.
Lindsay Lohan will be ...
Brit's Obit Writ
World of Wonder Productions —
... away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time," says AP's entertainment editor Jesse Washington. "I think one would agree that Britney seems at risk right now. Of course, we would never wish any type of misfortune on anybody and hope that we would never have to use it until 50 years from now, but if something were to happen, we would have to be prepared." He adds that the busy AP staff is constantly adding people to its "pretty extensive obituary operation." (Us; photo: TMZ) ...
Brit's Obit's Writ
World of Wonder Productions —
... away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time," says AP's entertainment editor Jesse Washington. "I think one would agree that Britney seems at risk right now. Of course, we would never wish any type of misfortune on anybody and hope that we would never have to use it until 50 years from now, but if something were to happen, we would have to be prepared." He adds that the busy AP staff is constantly adding people to its "pretty extensive obituary operation." (Us; photo: TMZ) ...
THE GOSSIP SHEET: January 18, 2008
RopeofSilicon.com —
... after chasing Spears in her car around L.A.. The men were brought in for reckless driving and released each on $5000.00 bail. And last on the list of news - some experts are claiming Spears could have a mild case of Stockholm sydrome. Spears went from hating the paparazzi to becoming intimately involved with one of them. Them being her new love Adnan Ghalib who has been seen with Spears since New Year's Eve. The two were just seen out at Rite Aid looking at home pregnancy tests! [ USMAGAZINE ] Lindsey Lohan has successfully managed to pull herself out of the rubble and change ...
US magazine's Britney Spears exclusive was reported by Geno's World 13 days ago!
Geno's World —
... US magazine is touting an exclusive story about the ap preparing Britney Spears' obituary. Geno's World readers know that I first reported this story 13 days ago: ...
AP Admits Preparing Britney Obit
Crabbie's Hollywood —
... is survived by her two sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, whose names she had written on slips of paper taped all over her house, apparently to help her remember them. Spears spent the last few months of her life hopped up on frappucinos and being fucked by an evil Muslim paparazzo named Adnan Ghalib whose whereabouts are - surprise, surprise - not known at the present time. Okay, it's probably not like that, except in Crabbie's twisted dreams. (source) (thanks Danny Smith)
Associated Press Has Written Britney Spears’ Obituary
Anorak News —
AP’S entertainment editor, Jesse Washington, tells USWeekly magazine: “We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time. I think one would agree that Britney seems at risk right now.“Of course, we would never wish any type of misfortune on anybody and hope that we would never have to use it until 50 years from now…but if something were to happen, we would have to be prepared.” Of course… One imagines that if it got her into the papers, Britney may well go for it, after careful consultation with her publicist. If she can ...
Premature Expiration?
Pink Is The New Blog —
The good news is that Britney Spears ain't dead ... the disturbing news is that the Associated Press ain't takin' any chances about not being prepared in case she does end up dying in the near future. US Weekly is reporting that the ...
Britney's Family Fears She'll End Up Like Anna Nicole
PageSix.com —
... referencing the pregnancy test shopping trip as a telltale sign of his manipulation. "There would be no prenup if they got married because of Britney's state of mind."Like Anna Nicole, Britney has all but disowned her family and her relatives fear it is Sam's and Adnan's Svengali-like control that keeps them even further away."If Britney's family cannot force her into some sort of care, then they will keep on until they destroy her or she is dead."This comes as the Associated Press confirmed they had pre-written an obituary for the troubled former pop star.
Britney’s obit is already written
Celebslam: They're Better Than Us —
Britney Spears’ obit is already written
First reported by Geno’s World earlier this month and picked up by Us Weekly yesterday (who’s claiming the “exclusive”), numerous media outlets have already prepared obituaries in anticipation of Britney Spears’ death. Jesse Washington of the Associated Press tells Us:
“We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it’s easily one of the biggest stories in a long time. I think one would agree that Britney seems at risk right now. Of course, we would never wish any type of misfortune on anybody and ...
DULY NOTED
- Does a Pre-penned AP Obit Increase Lifespan?
RadarOnline.com —
The Associated Press came under fire last week when Us Weekly discovered that the newswire service had penned an obit in anticipation of risky pop wreck Britney Spears untimely death . But according to AP spokesman Jack Stokes, Heath Ledger received no such treatment: "Judging from our wire, nothing had been prepared in advance," he tells Radar . In a statement defending the decision to move forward with the Spears obit, AP entertainment editor Jesse Washington said, "We are not wishing it, but if Britney passed away, it's easily one of the biggest ...
