Singer Britney Spears urged a judge in a hearing on June 23 to remove her father as a co-conservator of her estate, according to AFP. “I just want my life back. It’s been 13 years and it’s enough,” Spears said in an emotional video.
The 39-year-old Spears initially entered showbiz as a child star, and became a superstar overnight with the release of her debut album “. . .Baby One More Time” in 1999. However, the conservatorship began in 2008 when the singer suffered a serious nervous breakdown, and her estate is currently co-managed by financial company Bessemer Trust as well as her father Jamie Spears. In the video, she complained that this arrangement has left her “traumatized.”
Just a week after Britney’s testimony, another judge denied her previous request to remove her father from the conservatorship. Experts say she has to convince the judge that she is capable of managing her personal affairs and assets, which are estimated at US$60 million (about NT$1.7 billion).
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(Eddy Chang, Taipei Times)
美國歌手「小甜甜」布蘭妮六月二十三日在法院聽證會上，籲請法官解除父親擔任她資產的共同監管人。據法新社報導，布蘭妮在一段視訊中激動地說：「我只想找回我的人生，已經十三年了，夠了吧。」
布蘭妮現年三十九歲，最初以童星的身份進入娛樂圈，一九九九年因首張專輯《愛的初告白》一夕爆紅。不過她在二○○八年嚴重精神崩潰後，法院便下令開始對她進行監管，而她的資產目前由貝西默信託，和父親杰米共同管理。在視訊影片中，她抱怨法官這樣的安排害她「心靈受創」。
在布蘭妮作證一週後，另一位法官則駁回了她之前提出的類似要求。法律專家表示，她必須先說服法官自己有能力管理個人事務，和高達六千萬美元的龐大資產（約十七億台幣）。
（台北時報張聖恩）
A few new policies take effect this month, with the following most likely to affect our daily life. Nationwide ban on disposable plastic cups in beverage shops According to the Ministry of Environment’s “Parties Subject to and Means for Single-use Takeaway Beverage Cups Restrictions” implemented on July 1, 2022, beverage shops are required to offer a NT$5 discount for customers who bring their own cups, and all local governments will be required to devise schedules to phase out single-use beverage cups. With the nationwide ban taking effect from this month, it is expected that the number of disposable plastic cups will be
Earthquakes are among the most terrifying natural disasters, generating massive tremors and destructive forces as Earth’s crust shudders. These tremors not only lead to the collapse of buildings but can also trigger secondary disasters, such as tsunamis and fires. However, we can mitigate the impact on lives and property by mastering earthquake response techniques. The DCH three-step strategy, recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is crucial during an earthquake. “D” stands for “drop.” You should immediately drop to the ground, using your hands and knees to support yourself. This position prevents you from falling and
A: The newest twist in “Friends” star Matthew Perry’s sudden death is shocking. B: Didn’t he die from a ketamine overdose last year? A: But the police say his death could be a conspiracy. B: Wow, what happened? A: Five suspects have been charged for intentionally supplying him with large amounts of ketamine for personal gain. A: 《六人行》男星馬修派瑞之死大逆轉真令人震驚！ B: 他去年不是因吸毒過量致死嗎？ A: 但警方說他的死可能是個陰謀。 B: 發生了什麼事？ A: 警方已起訴5名嫌犯，他們故意提供大量「K他命」給他，以謀取暴利。 （By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times／台北時報張聖恩）
A: What’s even more horrible is that the five suspects who purposely supplied ketamine to actor Matthew Perry were all his “friends.” B: Who exactly are the five suspects? A: They include Matthew’s two doctors, a broker, a drug dealer, and even his live-in assistant. B: Those scumbags should go to jail. A: Yeah, one of the doctors may be sentenced to up to 120 years in prison. A: 更可怕的是，提供男星馬修派瑞「K他命」的5人全是他的「朋友」。 B: 嫌犯是誰啊？ A: 其中包括他的2位醫生、1位仲介、1位毒販、甚至他的同居助理！ B: 那些人渣真該去坐牢。 A: 對啊，其中1位醫生可能面臨120年徒刑。 （By Eddy Chang, Taipei Times／台北時報張聖恩）
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