Posted: 23 Jan 2010 08:52 PM PST

An upbeat Britney Spears went to court Friday with her father for a hearing in her ongoing conservatorship case.
The judge wanted to see the pop star face-to-face for a progress review since her father took legal control of her affairs following her mental breakdown two years ago.
Lawyers for the singer also sought court permission to auction off her 2008 MTV Video Music Awards dress to raise money for Haiti earthquake relief, as part of "property no longer useful for her estate."
Spears "is very enthusiastic about the idea for a donation to Haiti," her court-appointed attorney Samuel Ingham told the judge, adding that the singer "is appreciative of the extra time and effort" showed by the court in her ongoing case. The judge approved the dress donation.
The singer, 28, wore a gray jacket and black skirt with her hair dark brown and long with a few blonde streaks. She entered the courtroom at 1:45 p.m. from the judge's hallway door following her father, Jamie.
Spears smiled at Ingham as she stood at the attorney table next to him. After Superior Court Commissioner Reva Goetz took the stand, Spears's conservator lawyers requested to seal the courtroom because the hearing involved personal medical information.
The judge granted the request and ordered reporters and other audience members to leave for most of the two-hour session.
Experts say it's normal procedure for the judge to want to check in with her. However, Spears won't regain control of her own life until she proves to the court – backed by doctors' opinions – that she's able to manage her own affairs.
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ULM releases Fall 2009 President's List, honor roll - News-Star

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 12:05 AM PST

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SABINE PARISH

Florien: Victoria Leigh Williams (4.0)*.

Many: Jordan Ford.

Marthaville: Jennifer Bass.

Pleasant Hill: Abigail Dawn Desoto (4.0)*.

ST. CHARLES PARISH

Ama: Philip David Petit.

Destrehan: Paul L. Caliste; Jessica Lynn Cimino (4.0)*; Matthew M. Clay (4.0)*; Rebecca Ann Davezac; Courtney A. Legendre; Sean P. Loftus.

Montz: Amy R. Kerkemeyer.

ST. JAMES PARISH

Gramercy: Samy Anne Roussel.

Lutcher: Ryan C. Boe (4.0)*.

Paulina: Jennifer Rose Gravois; Bridget M. Millet.

Vacherie: Maria Nell Waguespack.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTISH PARISH

Reserve: Jared Anthony Ocmand (4.0)*.

ST. LANDRY PARISH

Eunice: Jami L. Stelly; Brennan Seth Turner.

Leonville: Joshua Jordan Thomas.

Opelousas: Janette M. Diehl; Vanessa Chantell Gallien; Sammye Jo Harbour; Logan Scott Thibodeaux.

Port Barre: Jillian Reaux.

Sunset: Elena M. Dimattia.

ST. MARY PARISH

Patterson: Anthony J. Alpha; Stephanie Lynn Torres (4.0)*.

ST. TAMMANY PARISH

Bush: Brandon Stanley Petz; Jennifer M. Watkins (4.0)*.

Folsom: John Devon Royen.

Lacombe: Kristen Marie Daubert; Lauren E. Davis (4.0)*.

Madisonville: Ryan C. Byrd (4.0)*; Julie E. Landry (4.0)*.

Mandeville: Jeremy Lane Katz; Nicholas Drew O'Connell; Jeremy W. Putnam; Tiffany J. Rushing.

Slidell: Darren Anthony Leblanc; Aaron Lebleu; Eric Stephen Steadman (4.0)*; Tiffaney N. Todd.

Talisheek: Frances Gail Hyman (4.0)*.

TANGIPAHOA PARISH

Amite: Alaina Monique Turner.

Hammond: Charles E. Dedeaux (4.0)*.

Independence: Rachel E. Misita.

Kentwood: Courtney Lynne Allen (4.0)*; Mary Ann Blades; Shellie Lanette Miller (4.0)*.

Loranger: Taylor Jacob Abdalla.

Ponchatoula: Alexandra N. Babin (4.0)*.

Tickfaw: Jennifer A. Caldorera (4.0)*.

TENSAS PARISH

St. Joseph: Michelle Leigh Kirk (4.0)*; Joshua Gregory Tubre.

TERREBONNE PARISH

Gray: Greg Michael Pellegrin (4.0)*.

Houma: Mark Allen Amedee Jr.; Cassia Carmichael; Tess Victoria Dupre*; Barry J. Marcel (4.0)*.

UNION PARISH

Downsville: Brandi Decelle Hinton (4.0)*; Brittany Nicole Patrick; Kelly B. Phillips; Jesse M. Wells; Tosha N. Wyatt (4.0)*.

Farmerville: Autumn B. Cole; Shelbee Lynn Craft; Miranda Fisher Gagliano; Julie Ann Salter; Lindsay Erin Smith; Felecia Dawn Taylor.

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The Buzz | Horsin' around with Conan - Courier-Journal

Posted: 24 Jan 2010 12:05 AM PST

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Jeans will start at $49.

Jess tells the magazine she's launching the line because "a girl's booty needs to look good. I was inspired to create a great denim line that complements the entire Jessica Simpson lifestyle brand — a jean that becomes a girl's best friend — that everyday go-to-pair."

Wow style

"The Jersey Shore" cast member Jenni Farley, better known as "JWoww" on the MTV reality show, is known for her faux glow, mile-long extensions and skimpy wardrobe, and soon you can copy her sassy style.

Farley has replicated her signature cleavage-baring look with a collection of va-va-voom party tops in a variety of colors, according to People magazine.

The line is custom-made to a shopper's body type and will be available on Farley's Web site, www.jwoww.com.

Brit still pitching for Candie's

Britney Spears will continue her role as the face of Candie's for 2010 at Kohl's department stores nationwide.

The brand includes trendy fashions in juniors and girls' sizes 7 to 16. Sleepwear, intimates, handbags, shoes, jewelry, and beauty and fragrance also make up the collection.

Details about the marketing campaign will be released next month.

Quote of the Day

"On the red carpet, I'm playing a character. As soon as I get off that thing I think, oof, wipe that gloss off. I'm wiping and wiping and pulling my hair out and trying to change my outfit. I'm immediately trying to get comfortable."

— Actress JESSICA BIEL, in the February issue of Vogue.