What’s New With Jamie Lynn Spears?

As I was writing a post about Britney Spears the other day, I couldn’t help but wonder what was new with her sister, Jamie Lynn Spears, and that cute little baby she had some time ago. It seems that Jamie Lynn has definitely faded into the background and become known only as “Britney Spears’ sister”, despite my attempts to prevent that from happening. But, there seems to be a lot that’s new with Britney’s lil sis. She’s dumped her baby daddy, Casey Aldridge, and hooked up with someone quite a bit older than her. His name is James Watson and he’s everything Jamie Lynn needs. He’s ten years older than she is, she can see a future with him, and he’s got money. Sounds like a match made in heaven, doesn’t it? From Bump Shack,

“Britney Spears’ little sister Jamie Lynn Spears has reportedly broken up with her baby daddy Casey Aldridge and she has already found a new love, a 28 year-old local businessman by the name of James Watson.

The mother of the 19-month old Maddie Briann and James, who owns a company called Advanced Multimedia Partners, started dating last December and they are apparently really happy together. James is more mature, ambitious and a big spender, which is something that Jamie enjoys in a man.

“He installs communications equipment and high-definition TVs for large corporations,” the source says. “James enjoys making money — and enjoys spending it too.”

“They started dating last December,” a source tells Star. “I don’t think James cares at all about who she is; they really seem to like each other.”

Jamie could not imagine a future with Casey since he is young, immature and not exactly career oriented. The 18 year-old mom only stayed with her baby’s daddy for good publicity. “Even when she was pregnant, she didn’t really see a future with him,” a friend tells Star. “She only gave the impression of staying with him so long because it looked better in the eyes of the public.”

Okay firstly, I’m not buying the whole bit about how Jamie Lynn stayed with Casey because it looked good in the eyes of the public. Since when did either of the Spears’ girls what looked good to us? And good on them for it! Not to mention the fact that Jamie Lynn has been out of the eye of the public for quite some time. So, if this whole thing with her and Casey just went down recently, I highly doubt she was staying with him for appearances’ sake.

It does disappoint me that Jamie Lynn is so eager to be with someone because they have money. And I don’t know that an 18-year-old dating a 28-year-old is such a good idea either. But since when did Jamie Lynn Spears ever make good decisions? Sadly, it’s easy to see why she did only become known as Britney Spears’ sister.

Casey Aldridge Doing Well After Car Crash

On Sunday Casey Aldridge, the father of Jamie Lynn Spears’ baby daughter, Maddie,was rushed to the University of Mississippi Medical Center with a fractured skull after he crashed his car with 3 other passengers in it. It sounds like everyone’s going to be okay and while Casey is still in the hospital under observation, it doesn’t sound as though there will be any permanent damage. Casey was coming home from a bachelor party and so I suspect that he had alcohol in his system, not that I’m quoting that as fact at this point, it’s just purely suspicion on my part. So far there has been talk of possible charges but nothing official has been announced. From Pop Crunch,

“Jamie Lynn Spears’ boyfriend has been removed from the intensive care unit of a Mississippi hospital, where he has been treated since a serious car crash on Sunday.

Casey Aldridge - the father of the former child star’s 10-month-old daughter Maddie –was charged with careless operation of a motor vehicle after he crashed his 2008 Ford F-250 after his cousin’s bachelor party.

Casey, 19, and three of the passengers were thrown from the vehicle after Casey lost control. A fourth passenger — who was not ejected — was the only person in the truck who was wearing a seatbelt.

Casey was rushed to the University of Mississippi Medical Center with a fractured skull.

Despite early worries that Casey may have suffered brain damage, his uncle Odus Jackson has revealed that he is alert and doing well.

“There was just a little swelling, but he’s alert. They’re keeping him under precaution for a couple of days to make sure that no bleeding starts, but at the moment he’s resting well and doing well…”

“He’s been talking, and they were keeping him awake as much as possible. It looks like he’s probably over the danger. I think they are about to keep him under observation for about three days. Doctors are telling him that he should recover to full normalcy. It’ll just take time for it all to heal up - the brain.”

So when I first saw the original headline telling how Jamie Lynn Spears’ boyfriend, Casey Aldridge was in a car crash, I thought, “Wait. Boyfriend? Are they back together? When did this happen?” So, who has answers for me. Who knows and I don’t think it really matters. These are going two people who are quickly going to become two of Hollywood’s almost-unknowns. Jamie Lynn is going to go back to being Britney Spears’ little sister and Casey’s going to go back to just being her baby daddy. So what they’re doing in their personal lives will be of no concern to us.

No Wedding Bells for the Southern Belle

Jamie Lynn Spears has reportedly smartened up and realized that this is not the 1950s and just because you’ve gone and gotten yourself knocked up, it doesn’t mean that you need to run down the wedding aisle. She has called off the wedding that was to take place between herself and Casey Aldridge, daddy to their little girl Maddie Briann. And that’s not the only change she has made. She has also decided that she no longer needs to act and will remain at home, being a Southern mom. From Gossip Rocks,

“A source tells Ok! magazine which is in tight with the Spear clan, “The wedding’s off. They are still in love, living together and very happy, but they have no plans to get married. Jamie Lynn has everything she wants and feels no need for a ring and piece of paper.”
The mag also claims that the teenaged mom plans to leave her acting career behind her.

The source says, “She has told friends and family she’s never coming back to Hollywood. She feels that part of her life is over. Jamie Lynn enjoyed every minute of doing Zoey, but since she’s had Maddie, her life has changed completely. She’s happy being a real hands-on Southern mother and hopes to continue that for years to come with Casey right by her side.

Jamie Lynn knows she needs to make a living when she grows older, so she’s already discussing her career options with advisers. She wants Maddie to grow up in comfort.”

I can certainly understand her not wanting to go back to acting, especially after seeing what the media has done to Britney and with Jamie Lynn living through it herself, especially during her pregnancy. I’ve never really understood why Jamie Lynn got such a bad rap. She did get herself into a bad situation but it’s worked out okay so far and she seems to be making all the right moves to make sure that her baby is well taken care of. 

As for her and Casey, I don’t think this will last. Even though I think not getting married right now is probably the best decision, I think that taking a step back in a relationship - whatever that step is - is always the first sign that the relationship is on its way out.

Now That’s Just Wrong!!

As a curious blogger, I am all for the whole ‘you lost your privacy rights when you starred in that tv show’ mentality however, I think that there are some lines that just can’t be crossed…Celebrities getting dressed and undressed without their knowledge is not cool, taking pictures at funerals is a no-no, and messing with the kids is just unthinkable. But it seems that someone has tried to do just that as Jamie Lynn was caught on camera breastfeeding new baby Maddie.

The story goes that Casey Aldridge, Jamie Lynn’s betrothed took the shots in a sweet moment between the new parents and their new baby girl and that Casey dropped off his memory card at a Walmart to have them developed. Some perv behind the counter at Walmart got sick kicks out of this and decided to start selling the photos. Oh, but they’ll get theirs, don’t worry! The story continues to say that Jamie Lynn is not legal age and so any photos of her and her *ahem* womanly parts can be considered child pornography. From Ninja Dude,

“Law enforcement sources tell TMZ federal and local authorities are on the hunt for someone peddling 12 pics of Britney Spears, Jamie Lynn, daughter Maddie and baby daddy Casey Aldridge. One of the pictures shows Jamie Lynn breast feeding Maddie — Jamie Lynn’s left breast is exposed. The pics were taken on Casey’s digital camera. We’re told he took the camera card to his local Wal-Mart in Louisiana for copies. Law enforcement believes someone at the Wal-Mart may have made extra copies, then tried selling them.

Because Jamie Lynn is a minor, selling the pics — or buying them — could constitute a violation of federal laws prohibiting pornography. Peddling pictures of a minor’s breast — even if not taken for sexual purposes — could land the seller and the buyer in federal prison if they are marketed across state lines for the purpose of being lurid. Also, anyone purchasing the pics could be prosecuted for the crime of receiving stolen property.”

I don’t know if you could really consider this child pornography and that’s a pretty serious charge to slap on someone. I also need to ask, why are celebrities such as Jamie Lynn and Casey taking their precious digital files to Walmart for cryin out loud? Are they looking for something like this to happen?!? I don’t have an answer for this but I know that there are plenty of stars that have personal memories that they don’t want shared with the entire world…Ask one of them what they do to keep private photos private! I do feel bad for the couple though. They’ve already had so much crap to deal with and I really think they’re just a young couple trying to make it and keep their happiness.

A Peek at Mummy Jamie Lynn

So we haven’t actually heard all that much about new mom Jamie Lynn Spears since she had little baby girl Maddie Briann and her sister, Britney reportedly had a breakdown in the hospital. I never believed those Britney rumors either but it’s nice to see Jamie Lynn and her mom, Lynne Spears out and about shopping with the little bundle in tow. The older mother and daughter seemed to be getting along just fine with the little darling all covered and protected from the view of the paparazzi.

However, those that have been thirsting for Jamie Lynn news before this had already been busy spreading rumors about how the actress is battling food and health issues. Apparently, it’s not enough that she has a new baby and is probably as exhausted as hell but now people have to start picking about what she’s eating. From the Gossip Girls,

“According to tabloid rumors, Jamie Lynn has been heading down the road to bad health with her constant fast food binges. And according to one source, if she doesn’t get healthy soon, she could be in big trouble.

“Jamie Lynn says she has been so busy with the baby she has not been looking after herself and instead of eating healthily has been gorging on burgers and fries - too often than is good for her. Everyone thinks she has been comfort eating because of the stress of being a new mum and on top of that she is having to deal with all the rumors that Casey Aldridge has been cheating on her. She needs to start looking after herself better. Not just for herself but she has baby Maddie to think of now too.”

I don’t believe any of the rumors when it comes to Jamie Lynn. What new parent doesn’t grab for what’s fast and easy instead of making homemade, low-fat meals? Please. And from the looks of it, she’s doing awesome with her weight! If she had been carefully watching what she ate and limiting herself, people would rag on her for having an eating disorder and rumors would fly around about how she’s suffering from low self-esteem. It just gets out of control. My take on it is that Jamie Lynn, Casey Aldridge, and their new baby live a somewhat boring life when it comes to the three of them and the papers need to make stuff up. I don’t think her health is in danger and I don’t think Casey is cheating on her. I think she’s a new parent, who is very young, and who is trying to keep a low profile while she’s making this huge adjustment. I think anyone should be able to understand that.

Jamie Lynn Breaks Off Engagement

There’s little doubt that Jamie Lynn Spears has had a lot going on lately and it seems that the stress may be getting to her. First she gets pregnant by Casey Aldridge. Then, at a time when she needs support the most, her sister Britney starts freaking right out due to a mental condition and her parents fly off to L.A. to be with big sis instead. Then, seeking out whatever support she can, she goes to a medical center to get help and is turned away. All seemed to be going okay when it came out that she and Aldridge had plans to get married but now, even that has been turned upside-down. From Gossip Girls,

“Jamie Lynn and Casey have been fighting non-stop about everything, from what to name the baby to what to eat for dinner. And now she’s called off their wedding plans.”

Another insider claims that Jamie Lynn’s father Jamie has put his overseeing of Britney on hold to be with her. “Jamie Lynn, Jamie and her mom are all staying at Serenity [the Spears family estate in Kentwood, Louisiana] right now. They’ve been busy decorating the baby nursery.”

Well it seems that now that Britney has gotten her life back on track, her parents can finally find time for the daughter they seem to have forgotten. I can only hope that things work out for Jamie Lynn. I do feel for her. Teen pregnancy happens and although unfortunate, the teen does need an outpouring of love like she has never seen before and she just hasn’t been getting it. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jamie Lynn and Casey didn’t last. Again, it wouldn’t be ideal but they’re teenagers! How many of us can say that we’re still with our teenage sweetheart?