Britney Spears shades sister Jamie Lynn over book title change
Pop singer has become more vocal in criticisms of her family in recent months
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Britney Spears appeared to poke fun at her sister on Instagram this week, after Jamie Lynn Spears changed the title of her forthcoming memoir.
Jamie Lynn’s book, announced earlier this year, was originally titled I Must Confess, which is a lyric from Britney’s hit song “...Baby One More Time”.
However, following a backlash, her publisher said the title and cover had been “erroneously released”.
“We deeply regret that incorrect and incomplete information about her book has appeared in the public space, particularly at this sensitive time for Jamie Lynn and her family,” publishers Worthy said in a statement.
A week after the incident, Britney appeared to suggest she was unhappy at her sister attempting to capitalise on her success, revealing she was upset when Jamie Lynn covered her songs at a music awards ceremony.
On Monday 11 October, Jamie Lynn then revealed her memoir will instead be called Things I Should Have Said. It is scheduled for release on 18 January 2022.
Less than 24 hours after her post, Britney – who has become more vocal in her criticisms of her family in recent months – shared a photo on Instagram along with a caption announcing she intends to release her own book.
“Great news … I’m thinking of releasing a book next year,” she wrote. “But I’m having issues coming up with a title so maybe my fans could help !!!! Option 1, “S***, I really don’t know”... Option 2… “I really care what people think” !!!!”
“What do you guys think?” she asked her fans.
“THE SHADE,” one wrote in response to Britney’s post.
It comes after another post that appeared to comment on Britney’s relationship with her sister, following her remark that her “so-called support system” had “hurt her deeply”
Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music
Sign up now for a 4 month free trial (3 months for non-Prime members)
Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music
Sign up now for a 4 month free trial (3 months for non-Prime members)
Britney has been celebrating after her father, Jamie Spears, was suspended from the conservatorship that has controlled her business and personal affairs for the last 13 years.
She is now waiting for a second hearing that will decide whether the conservatorship can be ended for good.