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Britney Spears owes Hearst a lot of money. No, there aren’t any lawsuits, erroneous bills (“I’d like a room full of pink candy for my shoot”), etc.

Channeling Demi Moore’s iconic pregnant cover, Britney graces the cover of the August issue of Harper’s Bazaar in the nude with her new black hair*. Thankfully, it’s the best thing she could ever do for her career. “With such a solid publication like Harper’s, this can literally save her career,” says an entertainment insider.

Harper’s released the cover for publicity but of *course* it leaked everywhere. It just adds to the hype for the issue – it’ll probably be one of their best selling covers. The August issue features various poses of Spears with strategically placed clothes and appendages. Sean Preston makes a cameo (no, K-Fed does NOT – Harper’s does have taste).

I’m guessing this was in response to Us Weekly’s poll following the Matt Lauer interview where 87% of pollers said they now have less respect for Spears following the interview.

*Spears received so much flack after dying her hair, she released a statement to the press that she consulted her doctor before dying to make sure it was safe for her unborn child noting “it’s vegetable dye and will wash right out.” Spears then chopped off her locks without informing the Fashion Director at Harper’s (who were PISSED and added extensions) and hoped the new look would tame the press. Maybe she’s starting to follow Paris’ etiquette to smile and work with the press. “They annoy me too. I can understand going to a press event or a premiere but when they’re waiting outside your home it’s hard,” said Hilton. “I think it’s better just to smile than when people give the middle finger or are rude to them, because that’s what they want you to do. They want to get a bad picture.” Well said Paris! WELL SAID!

… out of the mouth of babes

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