DRAGGING ON

Sources tell Us Britney Spears and Sam Asghari are at odds over their ongoing divorce

- JAIME HARKIN

Britney Spears' ex Sam Asghari appears to be living his best life since his split from the superstar. On Jan. 8, he posed for red carpet photos at the Young Hollywood & the Breakout Stars of 2023 event in L.A., and three days later, the US Sun reported he'd name-dropped Spears to score a photo with Brad Pitt at a Beverly Hills gallery exhibition.

The "Toxic" singer isn't exactly thrilled Asghari is still using his connection to her to secure invites to industry events and rub shoulders with Hollywood's elite. "She feels Sam is playing the 'Mr. Britney Spears' card for everything it's worth," says a source, "and she finds it kind of pathetic."

It’s been especially hard on Spears, 42, as she and Asghari are currently clashing over the details of their divorce. The former trainer, 29, filed for divorce in August 2023 after 14 months of marriage. As Us previously reported, Spears and Asghari signed an ironclad prenup before they tied the knot in June 2022, but now sources claim Asghari wants more money. “Sam feels he should be compensated properly for everything he went through with Britney,” says one source, referring to the erratic behavior and mood swings Asghari witnessed while married to the pop star. “The exact amount he wants is being kept confidential, but he’s not happy with what Britney and her team have proposed.” Adds a second source: “Sam is going for everything under the sun.” Representatives for Spears declined to comment on the divorce proceedings. A representative for Asghari did not respond to a request for comment.

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