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Sam Lutfi Defends "Work" With Britney Spears and Amanda Bynes in Bizarre Open Letter

Sam Lutfi, Amanda Bynes’ friend and Britney Spears’ former “manager,” is defending his “work” with the stars in a bizarre open letter that has Spears’ camp on high alert. Lutfi writes on XOJane (dot) com that so many of the things written about his relationships with troubled celebrities like those two are mere misconceptions. “I’ve worked in Hollywood for a long time,” says Lutfi, who was instrumental in getting Amanda Bynes placed under a 5150 hold earlier this month. “I am a problem solver, and I care about helping people get out of what may seem like some of their more difficult places in life,” writes the mysterious character. “Over the years these experiences have led me to see what happens when too much fame and too much money can sometimes get the best of celebrities.” This, Sam Lutfi says, is “why you have seen me associated with some of the more famous celebrities when they are in their most trying hours.” Britney Spears, Amanda Bynes and Courtney Love are among those he name-checks, and Britney’s team is none too pleased about that reference. Calling Sam’s letter “disgusting and appalling” an insider said he’s “obsessed with Britney, and is one of the main reasons why Britney has a bodyguard around the clock!” “Britney’s dad, Jamie, won’t take chances when it comes to Sam; Jamie believes that given the opportunity, Sam would try to worm his way back into Britney’s life again.” “Her life was in shambles when Sam was with her. Inviting photographers into her house so they could get to know Britney as a person … who does that?” “Someone who wants to be a celebrity.” 53 Hottest Britney Spears Photos of ALL TIME 1. Britney Spears Bikini Wallpaper Most people can only fantasize about Britney Spears with wallpaper like this. David Lucado could wallpaper himself with Britney’s body and he let it slip away. In recent weeks, Lutfi had insinuated himself into Amanda Bynes’ inner circle, six and a half years after Spears’ camp cut him off and most people forgot about him. “All I can tell you is that Amanda is getting the help that she needs and that I am working closely with her and her family,” he says of his latest project. He wants to “move on from the tabloid sensationalism of her ‘breakdown’ and concentrate on what a rare, talented young woman she has always been and continues to be.” Bynes, though, has grown increasingly wary of his motives as well . To hear Spears’ camp tell it, they are smart to keep him at arms length and then some: “If Sam did indeed have nothing but the best intentions, why does he need go public with it? Just look at the creepy pictures Sam posted in the XOJane story with celebrities.” “It seems like he’s trying to prove he’s an A-lister. What is his job exactly? Sam says he has worked in Hollywood for years, but in what capacity?” “During Sam’s libel and defamation lawsuit against the Spears family, he admits he has had no professional work in Hollywood that paid him more than $10,000.” The mystery deepens. But we’d sure as heck stay away from this dude if we were you, or any celebrity going through a tough time, or a great time. Just steer clear is the point. 45 Seriously OMG WTF Amanda Bynes Photos 1. Amanda Bynes is Dope Amanda Bynes thinks she is dope. The actress has posted this photo to Twitter.

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Weatherman Invites Dog on Set, Immediately Regrets It

Mike Sobel is the weatherman for the Global Edmonton Morning News. And he came up with what seemed like a perfectly innocent and adorable idea for a live television segment last week: Why not relay the impending weather to viewers while hanging out on set with Ripple, a brindle mastiff mix. But Sobel quickly learned why this wasn’t exactly the best idea: Ripple doesn’t like to sit or stand still. He does like, however, to eat through his leash and jump up on the nearest human. Dog Attacks Weatherman on Live TV You’ve gotta love live television, don’t you? And at least Sobel can find solace in the fact that he isn’t alone when it comes to on-air reporter snafus. Remember the reporter who thought Samuel L. Jackson was Laurence Fishburne ? Or the reporter who was robbed while reporting on a robbery?!? Relive some of the most awkward moments in news history here: 27 Hilariously Awesome Moments in News 1. Jim Cantore Knees College Kid on Camera The Weather Channel’s Jim Cantore, reporting live from the site of crazy weather as he always does, beats back a college kid’s attempt to video bomb him.

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CBS Spins Civilian Court Debacle of Detainee as a Setback for the ‘Government,’ No Mention of Obama

Of the three morning shows on Thursday, only CBS left out any mention of Barack Obama or Attorney General Eric Holder while reporting on the nearly complete acquittal of a former Guantanamo Bay detainee. Early Show news anchor Erica Hill asserted that “the verdict is in for the first Guantanamo detainee to be tried in a civilian court and it is being seen by some as a serious setback for the government. ” Ahmed Ghailani was acquitted on 284 out of 285 charges against him. The President's name never came up on CBS. Over on NBC's Today, the four hour morning program devoted a scant 40 seconds to the topic. But even in that short amount of time, reporter Ann Curry was more definitive than CBS. She at least allowed, “But, the decision could undermine President Obama's plan to put other Guantanamo Bay detainees on trial in civilian courts.” read more

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CBS Spins Civilian Court Debacle of Detainee as a Setback for the ‘Government,’ No Mention of Obama