Britney Spears will be allowed extra visits with her two young sons following an agreement with her former husband Kevin Federline, her lawyer said today.

Britney Spears is scheduled to attend a child-custody hearing today, exactly three months since she slipped away from a psychiatric ward, stirring up a paparazzi car chase.

Britney Spears’ parents, appalled at her discharge from hospital against the recommendation of her psychiatrist, said today the pop star’s life was in danger.

Britney Spears was taken from her home by ambulance early today, police in Los Angeles said.

Britney Spears has called an emergency hearing with a judge in a desperate bid to see her sons as part of her mental health rehabilitation.

Britney Spears' apparent no-show in court in Los Angeles on Monday has cost the troubled pop star dearly - she will go a month without seeing her two young sons.

Pop princess Britney was spotted today leaving the building that houses the offices of her ex-husband Kevin Federline’s attorney.

Britney Spears will finally testify in her ongoing custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline on Wednesday.

SHE may be one of the biggest pop stars in the world, but she spends like no other.

Britney Spears has won modified visitation rules that allow her two boys to spend one night a week with her after taking her case to a US court.

Britney Spears’s custody battle will go back to court tonight after the troubled singer handed over her two children to her ex-husband.

Britney Spears binged on drink and drugs and nearly overdosed just weeks after checking out of rehab, according to her former bodyguard Tony Barretto.

Britney Spears is set to fire the new lawyer in her custody battle - after just one day in the job.

Britney Spears has reportedly hired a hotshot California private investigator to monitor her ex-husband as the couple begins its child custody battle.

A US court commissioner said he would consider a motion by a magazine and a TV station to make documents in the Britney Spears-Kevin Federline divorce and custody case public.

Britney Spears' re-hired assistant, Ally Sims, was served with court papers early on Sunday morning at a house party.

Britney Spears' estranged husband Kevin Federline is reportedly refusing to sign their divorce papers while the troubled singer continues to party.

Lynne Spears says her daughter Britney, whose public meltdown included shearing off her own locks, is “just figuring things out”.

US celebrity couple Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have reached a settlement over child custody and finances in their divorce, a spokesman for Federline’s lawyer said.

US celebrity couple Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have reached a settlement over child custody and finances in their divorce, a spokesman for Federline’s lawyer said.

An appearance in a family court sought by Kevin Federline amid a child custody dispute with Britney Spears was cancelled today as reports surfaced that the pop star was back in rehab.

Britney Spears left a live-in drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre today less than 24 hours after checking in, according to several reports.

Britney Spears' estranged husband Kevin Federline has slammed reports he turned down a $25m (€19.2m) divorce settlement offered by the pop star.

Pop star Britney Spears isn't the only one dumping husband Kevin Federline - he has also been dropped as the face of clothing line Five Star Vintage.

Pop star Britney Spears is not the only one dumping husband Kevin Federline - he has also been dropped as the face of clothing line Five Star Vintage.

There is no Kevin Federline-Britney Spears sex tape, Federline’s lawyer claimed today.

Concert organisers at the House of Blues in Los Angeles are giving away tickets to Kevin Federline's upcoming show Wednesday night to try and draw a crowd.

Aspiring rapper Kevin Federline is seeking sole custody of his two children with Britney Spears, because he hasn't known the location of the young boys since the singer filed for divorce.

Britney Spears and her husband Kevin Federline's love knows no bounds in the studio - they've just recorded a series of duets during a marathon singing session.

Britney Spears has sparked further reports her marriage to Kevin Federline is in trouble, after she failed to attend his album-listening party on Friday.

Britney Spears' husband Kevin Federline has unveiled plans to launch his own website in a bid to clear up mistruths about himself and his famous wife.

Pop superstar Britney Spears and her husband Kevin Federline are reportedly in talks with fashion bosses to create a line of designer clothing.

Newlywed superstar Britney Spears has slammed media reports claiming her new husband Kevin Federline relies on her for money.