Papa Jamie Up in Brit's Biz Till March 10
Oct. 27 2008, Published 7:07 a.m. ET
DADDY'S GIRL Spears (Photo: Getty Images) • Father knows best: As predicted, an L.A. court extends Jamie Spears' conservatorship; he'll now be in charge of Britney's affairs until March 10. Let the media trial begin!
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