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Podcast: This Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)
Episode: Preview of Britney Spears (Part 1): Family Trauma, Predatory Paparazzi, and Mrs.-Extra-Extra-This-Just-In
Description: No musician owned pop music quite like Britney Spears at the turn of the century. After graduating from Mississippi tween queen to full-fledged American superstar, her fame exploded at a time when tabloids circled celebrities like prey. 30 to 45 predatory paparazzi would follow Britney’s every move during 12-to-14 hour shifts, eager to document the collapse of her marriage and social circle. As her public image crumbled, it’s no wonder Britney ended 2007 with a bald head and a “blackout.” The conservatorship that came next, however, surprised everyone—even Britney herself.
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