Britney sparks fresh frenzy as she checks into rehab

POP princess Britney Spears has checked into a rehab centre, triggering a fresh media frenzy just days after her head-shaving antics.

Paparazzi used helicopters in an effort to snatch aerial pictures of the exclusive Malibu treatment centre where Spears is believed to have voluntarily checked in.

A statement released to People magazine by Spears’s representative confirmed the singer had entered rehab.