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Britney Spears’ former confidante and self-professed manager failed to prove his libel and breach-of-contract claims against the singer’s parents and her caretakers, a judge who dismissed the case mid-trial has ruled.

Britney Spears’ ex-manager has described to a court a scene of domestic warfare, with the singer’s father chasing him around a kitchen, punching him and threatening his life.

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

Britney Spears has reached an agreement to serve as a judge on Simon Cowell’s The X Factor — and the pay is really something to sing about.

A FORMER bodyguard sued Britney Spears, claiming the singer repeatedly subjected him to “repeated unwanted sexual advances” and harassment.

Britney Spears seems set to appear in an episode of the musical-comedy television show 'Glee' next season.

Britney Spears’ conservatorship has been extended.

A former boyfriend of singer Britney Spears has pleaded no contest to leaving the scene of an accident that injured a man who was trying to serve him with a restraining order.

A woman found guilty of snooping at pop star Britney Spears’ house has been sentenced to three years’ probation and 240 hours of community service.

POP STARS Beyonce and Lady Gaga have each earned nine nominations for next month’s MTV Video Music Awards, more than any other artist, while Britney Spears continued her musical comeback with seven nods.

IRISH music fans were treated to miming, Mancunians and – for once – not too much mud on one of the country’s busiest concert weekends.

Britney Spears is dating her agent.

A former photographer is suing troubled singer Britney Spears over an incident in which his foot was run over.

Britney Spears may take her 'Circus' act Down Under.

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.

A new waxwork of Britney Spears was unveiled today, complete with a megawatt smile and clutching an award.

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.

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

Britney Spears will the grace the X Factor stage tonight for her first UK television performance in more than four years.

Britney Spears made another cameo in the midst of her comeback – this time at a Los Angeles courtroom.

Britney Spears’ driving case has been declared a mistrial.

The jury in Britney Spears’ trial is taking the weekend to mull whether the pop singer is guilty of driving in California without a valid licence.

Britney Spears did not appear at her driver’s licence trial last night. Instead, her father did the talking.

The first day of Britney Spears’ trial for driving without a licence ended yesterday without a single juror being selected.

Britney Spears has admitted that sometimes she wonders what she was thinking when she looks back at certain incidents in her career.

Britney Spears’ second comeback is in full swing with plans to unveil a new album on her 27th birthday.

Britney Spears swept the board at MTV’s Video Music Awards today, in an appearance that was hailed as a “resurrection” of her career.

Britney Spears will kick off Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, despite her disastrous performance at last year’s event, the network said today.

BRITNEY SPEARS hopes her two young children choose a career outside the entertainment industry and have a “more normal childhood”.

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

An attorney for Britney Spears said today that he will not seek an extension for a restraining order against Osama “Sam” Lutfi, but that doesn’t mean the pop star wants her former sidekick back in her life.

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have reached an agreement that grants the pop singer more overnight visits with her children and averts a custody trial scheduled for next month, lawyers said tonight.

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.

Madonna has recruited Britney Spears for a virtual appearance on her forthcoming tour.

A Los Angeles hospital will fire some employees and discipline others for looking at confidential medical records of Britney Spears who was treated in its psychiatric ward.

Kevin Federline has agreed to give ex-wife Britney Spears visitation rights with their two young sons, his lawyer said today.

A court has refused to stop lawyers involved in Britney Spears’ child custody dispute with ex-husband Kevin Federline from speaking to the press.

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 yesterday the pop star’s life was in danger.

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.