Hopefully third time’s a charm for Britney Spears. The 30-year-old singer is engaged for the third time, to Jason Trawick.

She’s so excited, she says she “can’t stop looking” at her engagement ring. The singer posted a photo on her Twitter page where she proudly shows off the new ring.

According to sources, the 3-carat diamond ring, designed by Neil Lane, is worth $90,000.

‘I heard that Jason didn’t want a giant stone since he wanted to concentrate on the quality and beauty of a platinum setting,” jewellery expert Michael O’Connor told Us Weekly magazine recently.

‘The royal treatment of the ring continues all the way around the finger with platinum set diamonds throughout the entire ring. Only platinum will hold all of that diamond work securely and never fade or change color over time.’

The star first hinted at her engagement on Twitter.

On December 16 she posted: ‘OMG. Last night Jason surprised me with the one gift I’ve been waiting for. Can’t wait to show you! SO SO SO excited!!!! Xxo’

The next day she confirmed to her Twitter follows that she had in fact become engaged to her 40-year-old former manager.

She wrote: ‘Tonight was one of the most magical nights of my life. Such an amazing time with my new fiancé and our closest friends and family. #Blessed’

The couple, who dated for two and a half years before getting engaged, are understood to be planning a low-key country wedding.

According to reports, Spears and Trawick will be shunning the typical Hollywood ceremony in favour of a small family celebration, possible in her hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana.

A source claimed to InTouch Weekly recently: ‘She wants a traditional Southern-style wedding with comfort food, surrounded by her family, her two sons and all of her childhood friends.’

I really hope this works out for Britney. She seems to be doing really well lately, and maybe Jason has something to do with it. Long gone are the crazy crotch-shot-hair-shaving days! (Even though it feels like it was just yesterday).

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Britney Spears is getting engaged TONIGHT to boyfriend Jason Trawick, but it’s no surprise to Brit.

Several sources have confirmed to TMZ that Jason is planning on proposing tonight, in Las Vegas.

Apparently Britney knows she’s getting engaged, and it’s no surprise. Britney’s conservator’s have given Jason the green light to pop the question.

The matter will go before the judge in the conservatorship case but it’s virtually certain Brit will get the judge’s sign off.

And we’re told … Jason did it the old fashioned way … by asking Britney’s dad, Jamie Spears, for permission to marry his daughter.

And they’re also doing it the new-fashioned way … we’ve learned there WILL be a prenup.

Go before the judge? To get permission to marry? Yikes.

US Weekly is now reporting Britney’s already engaged:

Britney Spears is engaged to Jason Trawick, a source confirms to Us Weekly. Trawick popped the question on Thursday night, his 40th birthday, when he and Spears shared a romantic private dinner.

“This is something they’ve both wanted for a long time,” the source explains to Us. “It’s a way to cement their family. They’re both extremely happy and can’t wait to become man and wife.” The spouses-to-be plan to celebrate their engagement Friday night at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

Spears coyly hinted at the big news on Twitter Friday morning, writing: “OMG. Last night Jason surprised me with the one gift I’ve been waiting for. Can’t wait to show you! SO SO SO excited!!!! Xxo”

The duo first met in 2006 in a professional capacity. Then at William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Trawick began representing Spears while she was still wed to Kevin Federline.

Following her late 2006 split from Federline and tough personal struggles in 2007 and 2008, Trawick proved himself to be a true friend to Spears during some of her darkest hours. Indeed, a source told Us earlier this year, Trawick “was one of the only people who stuck by her through everything.”

By 2009, an on-the-mend Spears was ready to take their friendship to the next level. “Britney has liked Jason for a long time,” a source explained in April. “The fact that they were great friends gave them a foundation for a solid relationship.”

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Britney Spears is being sued for $140,000 by Advanced Security Concepts Corporation who claim that she stiffed them for about a half years pay in 2010.

ASCC claims Team Spears has been unfairly holding a grudge against it ever since one of their former bodyguards, Fernando Flores, filed a lawsuit against Britney last year … accusing her of multiple instances of genital-exposing sexual harassment. Britney has denied the allegations.

But in the lawsuit, ASCC claims Team Spears demanded the company cover Britney’s legal expenses in the case — even though they weren’t obligated to put up the cash.

ASCC claims Britney’s people not only fired them after the stand-off — but they refused to fork over a check for $141,625.00 … the remainder of a 1-year contract which Brit’s camp had previously agreed to pay out whether or not they actually used the security service.

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We’ve compiled a list of some of the star’s favorite recipes to keep you busy over the weekend. Some delicious, some just plain weird. Enjoy!

Jennifer Lopez Fried Chicken and Slaw

J*Lo’s fave meal to cook at home is fried chicken and slaw and she works it off by dancing for her Papi!

For the chicken

• 4 organic free-range chicken breasts
• 170 ml evaporated milk
• 100 g plain flour
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 4 -5 tablespoons sunflower oil, to shallow fry

For the Coleslaw

• 2 large carrots, coarsely grated
• 2 red cabbage, finely shredded
• 4 spring onions, finely sliced
• 4 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 4 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 lemon, zest of, and a squeeze of juice
• 1 tablespoon grainy mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

Directions:

• Put the chicken in a bowl and cover with evaporated milk, set aside.
• Mix the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, cajun seasoning, parsley and lemon zest together and put into a large plastic bag.
• Shake off the excess milk from the chicken and add to the bag to coat in the seasoned flour. Chill until ready to fry.
• Combine all the ingredients for the coleslaw in a bowl and chill until ready to use.
• Heat the oil in a frying pan and cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes. Turn and continue frying until browned and cooked through. Drain each piece of the chicken on kitchen paper.
• Serve with coleslaw.

Oprah Winfrey likes to watch her waist with her Unfried Chicken:

Ingredients

• 6 chicken drumsticks
• 6 chicken breast halves
• 3 1/2 cups ice water (875 mL)
• 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt (250 mL)
• Vegetable oil

Breading

• 1 cup dried Italian bread crumbs (250 mL)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (250 mL)
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning (15 mL)
• 1/2 teaspoon each: garlic powder, thyme, basil, oregano (2 mL)
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper (0.5 mL)

Directions

• Remove skin from chicken. Place chicken in large bowl with ice water. Put yogurt into medium bowl. Set aside.
• Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil.
• Breading: Combine all ingredients in large tight-sealing bag; shake to mix. Remove two pieces of chicken from ice water. Roll each piece in yogurt. Put chicken into plastic bag, seal and shake, coating thoroughly. Transfer breaded chicken to oiled baking sheet. Repeat until all 12 pieces are breaded. Spray chicken lightly with vegetable oil. Place baking sheet on bottom shelf of 400 degree F (200 degree C) oven and bake for 1 hour, turning pieces every 20 minutes for even browning.
• Serve hot or at room temperature.

Dolly Parton’s Pan-fried Catfish

Dolly has a whole cook book of recipes titled, Dolly’s Dixie Fixins, but this is her fave.

Ingredients

• 6 1/2 lbs catfish fillets
• lard or shortening, for pan frying
• 1 cup white cornmeal
• salt and black pepper, for seasoning
• lemon wedge

Directions

• Wash the catfish fillets in cold water and pat dry.
• Melt enough lard or shortening in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat to reach 3/4-inch deep.
• While the lard/shortening is melting, pour the cornmeal into a large, shallow plate or dish.
• Season both sides of the catfish fillets (remember to pat them dry, first) with salt and pepper, then dredge them in the cornmeal and shake off any excess.
• When the melted fat is hot but not smoking, carefully slide the fillets into the pan (careful not to splatter, and don’t crowd the pan because you want the fish to fry and not steam). Fry the fish in batches if necessary.
• Fry the fillets about 4 minutes per side, until crisp and golden brown.
• Put paper towels on a platter and transfer the fried fillets to the platter with a slotted spatula or spoon.
• Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite catfish sauce (tartar, cocktail, etc). Make sure to have plenty of napkins, hush puppies, corn on the cob, and coleslaw, too!
• Makes 6 servings.

Elvis’ Fried PB & Banana Sandwich

This recipe may or may not have had anything to do with the Death of a King!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons peanut butter (preferably smooth)
• 2 slices white sandwich bread
• 1 small ripe banana, mashed with a fork (about 1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

• Spread peanut butter evenly on 1 slice of bread, then spread mashed banana on other slice, leaving a 1/4-inch border around edge. Close sandwich, gently pressing bread slices together.
• Heat butter in an 8- to 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then fry sandwich, turning over once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes total.
• Eat immediately with a knife and fork.

Britney’s Cheeto Chicken Casserole

The perfect recipe to use up those unwanted Cheetos, hit me baby one more time!

Ingredients:

• 4 to 6 chicken breasts cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 can of cream of chicken soup
• 4 hard boiled eggs
• 1 onion diced
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 to 1/2 c. chopped celery
• 1 bag of Crushed Cheetos for topping

Directions:

• Mix above ingredients together and put into casserole dish
• Crush enough Cheetos to cover top
• Bake in 180 degree oven for 30 minutes

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What do you think of Brit’s outfit?

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Britney Spears and boyfriend Jason Trawick were spotted having a date night when they went to see Rock of Ages at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London earlier today. Brit-Brit is touring Europe and has been seen taking in the sights with her beau during her down time.

Britney Spears performed last night at the 02 Arena in London, and according to one scathing review from the Telegraph, the concert was one giant mess. Here’s part of their scathing review:

Is this what passes for live pop entertainment in the 21st century? Despite the usual vast video screens, giant props, costume changes, lasers, pyrotechnics, dry ice, salacious dance routines and thundering sound system, this was the saddest, laziest, dullest and most tawdry pop concert I have ever witnessed.

The most amazing thing about the whole second-rate spectacle was that thousands of people, having forked out around £50 a head for tickets, practically raised the roof, cheering every dismal dance move, roaring for lip-synched vocals and lustily applauding limp erotica. The tour labours under the faux-sophisticated title “Femme Fatale”, but it’s more of a femme fatality.

At the heart of this disaster is a vacancy, and it is Britney herself. It is as if, during a decade of extreme fame, including a very public breakdown, substance abuse and ill-judged affairs, something has been beaten out of her. She is dead-eyed, barely makes an effort, and in merciless close-up, on those giant video screens, seems oddly unsure of herself, like a chorus girl who has been pushed to the front of the stage.

Looking just a little bit chunky in a range of bikinis, she skips lazily around, making no visible effort, just hitting her mark while 18 scantily clad dancers throw themselves acrobatically about in a vain attempt to cover her ungainliness.

She has no grace at all, sticking to about three basic moves: an awkward butt thrust, a clumsy hip wiggle, and a jerky fist punch, all accompanied by a simpering, eager-to-please smile.

She can’t dance, and doesn’t even bother pretending to sing. This is the most fake, processed live music show since, well, Britney’s last tour. In contrast to the huge troupe of dancers, there are just two alleged musicians onstage, pushing keyboard buttons, while full-scale recorded techno pop pumps out. Walls of Auto-Tuned harmonies appear without the aid of a single backing vocalist: but then, why bother with that masquerade when even the star is obviously miming?

Only during a ballad, Don’t Let Me Be the Last to Know, performed while seated on an elevated swing, does Britney obviously contribute a live vocal – and it is atrocious: croaky, sharp, nasal and wobbly.

Why would anyone continue to care about such a useless performer, so obviously ill-at-ease with her trade? Well, she’s got big hits, and every time she pulls them out, the mood elevates. Yet Britney’s insecurity is exemplified by the way she prematurely cuts her trademark song Baby One More Time at the second chorus, only to do a cover of Rihanna’s hit S&M instead.

Inviting comparison with a more talented rival is disastrous. Rihanna can actually sing, and dance, and makes an effort to connect with her audience, which might explain why she has sold out 10 nights at the O2, while Britney failed to completely sell out one.

Yet the faithful just don’t seem to care. In thrall to the power of her image and fame, they treat each glorified mime routine as if it were the greatest show on earth.

Ok – actually I went ahead and posted the whole review. That was awful! I feel bad for Britney – and then again – I don’t. I can’t imagine ever going to see a show where the performer isn’t actually singing. Why would I pay to watch someone lip sync?

Here are pictures of Britney’s performance last night.

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