Britney Spears' $200M deal raises red flags behind the scenes

When headlines blared about Britney Spears landing a reported $200 million deal, fans celebrated. Industry insiders? They reached for their phones.

“It’s like ringing a dinner bell,” one longtime source told Rob Shutter. “When that kind of number goes public, opportunists start circling.”

To be clear, there’s no specific threat. But Hollywood history suggests that when sudden wealth becomes public knowledge, inboxes explode – and not all offers are created equal.

“The inbox fills up fast,” another insider said. “Investment deals, brand offers, partnerships — some legit, some absolutely not.”

Those close to Britney are said to be especially cautious, given her highly publicised financial and personal battles over the years. “She’s worked hard to regain control of her life,” a source explained. “The last thing she needs is people seeing dollar signs.”

And it’s not always dramatic villains lurking in the shadows.

“It’s not always criminals,” one insider noted. “Sometimes it’s just people who think they deserve a piece.”

Friends insisted the pop icon is prioritising her well-being and keeping her circle intentionally small. “The key now is discernment,” a source says. “Not everyone who shows up has good intentions.”

Because in Hollywood, when the payday makes headlines, so do the predators.