The trial of Britney Spears’ parents for defamation of the pop star’s ex-manager is due to begin hearing evidence today.

Britney Spears' father feared for her life during her meltdown.

Britney Spears’s former confidante was made a scapegoat for her mental breakdown despite efforts to keep the singer from using drugs, his attorney told a jury in a case against her parents and conservators.

Britney Spears is reportedly having her phone and internet use restricted.

Britney Spears has been making secret phone calls to ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib.

Britney Spears feels "completely out of it" because her father is so controlling, it has been claimed.

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.

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 denied reports she is furious with her mother Lynne for detailing her troubled past in a forthcoming memoir.

Britney Spears will remain under her father’s care for a few more months, a US court ruled.

Britney Spears' ex-manager Sam Lutfi has agreed to stay away from his former charge for another 30 days.

Britney Spears is desperate for California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's help in her ongoing custody battle, according to reports.

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

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.

A restraining order against the man who has been at Britney Spears’ side during her downward spiral portrayed him as a Svengali figure who held the singer a virtual hostage in her home, drugged her, took over her finances and controlled the ravenous paparazzi “like a general”.

A restraining order aimed at Britney Spears’ friend and manager Sam Lutfi alleges that he drugged her, took over her life and finances and controlled the paparazzi who pursued her for months.

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

Britney Spears had control over her estate taken away under a court order today because of her mental health issues.

Britney Spears put her custody and legal woes behind her on Saturday night as she celebrated her 26th birthday in style.