Britney Spears' dad Jamie has officially been handed legal and permanent conservatorship over the singer's estate almost a year after he was first put in charge of his daughter's affairs.

Britney Spears is to remain under her father's conservatorship on a permanent basis, a Los Angeles judge has ruled.

Britney Spears is thrilled to be working with Madonna again and is convinced she's "earned" the opportunity to do so, according to a close pal of the troubled star.

Britney Spears is desperate to quit her Los Angeles home - so she can live a more relaxed life with her young sons.

A Los Angeles court has rejected Britney Spears' latest appeal to overturn the

Britney Spears' father Jamie is furious at the amount of legal fees his daughter's custody fight with ex-husband Kevin Federline has garnered - and is planning to contest the $1.1m (€718,104) invoice at a court hearing next week.

A Los Angeles court commissioner has ruled that Britney Spears' dad can draw $2,500 -a-week from his daughter's accounts - as conservator of her affairs.

A Los Angeles judge has extended temporary control of Britney Spears' legal and financial affairs to her father until March 10.

A Los Angeles judge has extended temporary control of Britney Spears' legal and financial affairs to her father after a brief court session on Thursday.

A Superior Court commissioner has given Britney Spears’ father the power to fire the troubled singer’s business manager, according to documents released today.

A Los Angeles judge has extended temporary control of Britney Spears' legal and financial affairs to her father after a brief court session on Thursday.

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 will remain in a hospital psychiatric ward for an additional 14 days, sources close to the star said tonight.