Britney In New Orleans

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Britney Spears wearing her ring is back with husband Kevin as she visits New Orleans for Mardi Gras celebrations. February 27, 2006

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Britney Spears Brings Smiles to Girls of Katrina
A Day of Shopping, Great Food and Forgetting About Katrina

Feb. 28, 2006 — The students of St. Catherine of Siena School in Metairie, La., have been through a lot together — especially after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast.

Lindsay Hernandez, 14, lived with 21 relatives and friends after her home was destroyed. See-Sha James Hayes, 17, lost her dog and her home, and is still living apart from her parents. Maycie Melerine, 13, misses her lost pictures after everything she owned was lost to the floodwaters. Auntrell Prosper, 17, still has Beyonce posters on her bedroom walls in her devastated home, but she and her family live in a trailer.

The girls sat down for breakfast with City Councilman Jay Batt to discuss the effects of Katrina, but were in for a surprise when they were joined by Louisiana native, pop star and new mom Britney Spears. She stunned the girls when she told them she was taking them shopping "to pick out some really good outfits."

The surprises didn't stop there. Their next stop was Emeril Lagasse's signature restaurant. There, the girls enjoyed a traditional Cajun meal of red beans and rice, fried chicken, and macaroni and cheese.

In between bites and girl talk, the group discussed the serious ramifications of the storm.

"We came back to Baton Rouge and there was no room. We had to go to a shelter," Auntrell said.

The girls were in for one last surprise, fleur-de-lis pins — the symbol of New Orleans — on blue ribbons. The pins represent rebirth, a reminder of a few happy hours amid the specter of Hurricane Katrina.

"It was awesome. I will never forget it," Lindsay said.

The Gatorettes

Spears also surprised the school's dance troupe, the Gatorettes.

After the storm, the dance team was spread all over the country. Now the Gatorettes are back together and ready to practice.

"Coming to dance, it's a relaxing time to have fun instead of worrying about other things from the hurricane," said Emily Lococo, 12.

The troupe's teacher, Courtney Gervais, said dancing was a way for them to forget their troubles.

"Some of the girls on the team don't have a home to go home to," she said. "So, this is their escape."

"I think when we come back to dancing it's getting away from everything," said Rachel Prange, 13. "You can just come here instead of going home and dealing with all the confusion."

Spears brought them gift bags with CDs, DVDs and shoes sent by Capezio.

"They dance so great. They're awesome," Spears said, after watching the girls rehearse.

The girls could hardly believe they were performing for one of the most famous pop stars in the business. One declared that meeting the singer was the "bestest" part of her whole life.

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[britney_rocks]

She looks absolutely amazing! GORGEOUS! <3

[Lady T]

she looks really good!! thanks for posting!

[daddyslittlegirl]

She looks goregous!

[Whoda Thunk?]

She's looks wonderful. I bet those girls were beyond excited and will remember that for the rest of their lives.

[SmartButPsycho]

Britney does many great things for her home state. She deserves more credit than what most people give her.

[britney_rocks]

^ Exactly. :)

[oldestxtinafan]

anyone has clips of the show......i missed it

[2Xist]

When you genuinely and sincerely give back to your community, you don't do it with a camera in your face.

Just IMO.

[britney_rocks]

^ lol like Christina has never done that.

In actuality Britney gave back without any cameras in her face back in 2005. She gave New Orleans $1 million plus unlimited help in helping habitat for humanity. See you wouldn't know that because you're not a fan of Britney. Secondly you like to judge so when you are proved wrong like right now it's going to hit hard because you think you're always right.

[2Xist]

^ lol like Christina has never done that.

In actuality Britney gave back without any cameras in her face back in 2005. She gave New Orleans $1 million plus unlimited help in helping habitat for humanity. .

Ummm, Britney alerted every magazine about giving $1 million dollars. Also, have you ever heard Christina give to charity? Ummm no. Obviously, she is genuinely doing it from the kindness of her heart and if you read all that she has done and even what she required her wedding guest to do, then you would understand, that Christina isn't doing it for the camera.

Its Britney's PR! Sad.

[Whoda Thunk?]

What's sad is looking for a reason to tear down someone's good works. Britney didn't have to do any of those things. By doing so, it brought the focus to the citizens of New Orleans that are still struggling to come back from the devestation and losses of last year. Britney could have just put in face time for GMA and never taken time to go see those kids.

Some people do charity work and don't let on to the media. Unless you're her accountant you have NO idea what else may have been done or given by Britney.

[britney_rocks]

Britney never said she gave money to New Orleans in any Magazines. It's called researching and finding out.

Sorry but the mac make up line ring a bell? Definitely wanted attention for that.

[Black Velvet]

Britney also quietly donated 1 million after 911. She has a big heart. :D

[mr_tfasho]

Eww she is looking rough and abused! Look at that rough, retarded looking face. But it is good to see her doing something good.

[britney_rocks]

^ Freak. That's really insensitive to say.

It's good to see her doing good? She's always doing good things for unfortunate people in unfortunate cases. You though just love to hate.

[ac_fan]

she looks absolutely gorgeous

[ac_fan]

Eww she is looking rough and abused! Look at that rough, retarded looking face. But it is good to see her doing something good.

whats with the bitchiness? people come here to support not hate.

[britney_rocks]

^ Exactly. Some narrow-minded people can't seem to comprehend that fact.