The Big Problem With That ‘Controlling Britney Spears’ Emmy Nomination

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The New York Times and Hulu spoke to ex-employees who testified to shocking methods of surveillance and control, but Britney herself was left “insulted” by the revelations.

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A documentary about Britney Spears and the conservatorship that subjugated her has been nominated for an Emmy, despite the singer’s strong public repudiation of her portrayal.

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