Britney Spears set to address US court in much-anticipated hearing

The popstar is expected to address her father's role in her life

Britney Spears is set to address a US court in a dramatic escalation in the long-running row with her father. Picture: Jordan Strauss

Britney Spears is set to address a US court during a highly anticipated hearing about the management of her life and career.

The pop superstar’s personal affairs and finances have been overseen by a court-ordered conservatorship – a legal arrangement usually reserved for the elderly or infirm – since 2008.