THE sister of Britney Spears’ former manager told a Los Angeles court that the pop singer said in recent months that she was afraid of her father and wanted help hiring her own lawyer.

The sister of Britney Spears’ former manager told a Los Angeles court that the pop singer said in recent months that she was afraid of her father and wanted help hiring her own lawyer.

Britney Spears' hairdresser testified that the pop superstar told her she was scared of her former manager and friend, Osama "Sam" Lutfi.

Britney Spears' father Jamie has blasted her former manager Sam Lutfi - accusing him of spiking the singer with drugs and wrecking her life.

A restraining order against Britney Spears’ former manager and an ex-boyfriend has been temporarily extended to give an LA judge more time to hear arguments in the case.

Britney Spears’ former manager and friend Osama “Sam” Lutfi is suing the singer and her parents for libel and defamation.

Britney Spears’ former manager and friend Osama “Sam” Lutfi has filed a lawsuit against the singer and her parents for libel and defamation.

A court hearing has been scheduled to review Britney Spears' temporary restraining order against her former manager Sam Lutfi and ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib this month.

Britney Spears has obtained a restraining order against former pal Osama “Sam” Lutfi and one-time boyfriend Adnan Ghalib, according to sources.

Britney Spears is allowed to go on dates - but only if she is under the supervision of her assistant and members of her management team.

Britney Spears' songwriting partner has denied the pop superstar wrote an ode to her paparazzo ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib for her forthcoming album 'Circus'.

The man photographed frolicking on holiday with Britney Spears has been identified as one of her bodyguards - sparking rumours of a possible romance between the pair.

Gwyneth Paltrow has launched a scathing attack on the media for hounding Britney Spears, insisting the paparazzi are responsible for driving the troubled star over the edge.

Britney Spears has sparked new rumours she is expecting her on/off boyfriend Adnan Ghalib's baby after she was seen sporting a bulging belly while out shopping in Los Angeles.

Britney Spears' paparazzo boyfriend Adnan Ghalib has stunned his friends by insisting the singer is expecting his baby.

Britney Spears' paparazzo boyfriend Adnan Ghalib has been condemned by friends of the star for revealing her personal voicemails on TV.

The wife of Britney Spears' paparazzo boyfriend Adnan Ghalib has filed for a legal separation from the photographer.

The estranged wife of Britney Spears' paparazzo boyfriend Adnan Ghalib is adamant he will not wed the troubled star - because she forbids it.

Britney Spears has blasted reports she is pregnant with her third child - insisting she was shopping for a pregnancy test on behalf of a friend.

Britney Spears has sparked reports she is pregnant with her third child, after the troubled star was spotted shopping for home pregnancy tests in Los Angeles recently.

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.

Britney Spears has left her recent troubles behind her to holiday in Mexico with her paparazzo boyfriend Adnan Ghalib.

The British paparazzo who allegedly bedded Britney Spears last weekend has wasted no time in talking about his intimate encounter - he revealed all about his "awesome" one night stand on US news show '20/20' on Friday.