Wow, two days without a Britney update, and some CMU readers are getting restless. Well, for those addicted to this stuff, here's another Spears fix.
As previously reported, Spears was back in court this week for the next leg in the increasingly nasty custody battle between the popstress and ex Kevin Federline. The Fed has, of course, been pushing for increased or exclusive access to the couple's children after his ex's high profile decline into all round loopiness.
LA Superior Court judge Scott M Gordon told the court that Spears showed "a habitual, frequent and continuous use of controlled substances and alcohol", though he allowed the current custody situation - with both Britney and Federline enjoying equal access to their children - to continue, but with certain conditions. Firstly, both parents must refrain from drinking or drug use for at least 12 hours before either cares for their children; secondly, both must attend a parenting course; thirdly, both are prohibited from "making derogatory remarks" about each other in their children's presence; and fourthly, Spears must agree to regular drug tests.
Neither Spears nor Federline have commented on the court order, though the former demonstrated her commitment to the judge's wishes by, erm, going partying in Hollywood where, according to onlookers, she was "off her head". Brilliant.
Elsewhere, reports say that Britney's former bodyguard Tony Barretto who, as previously reported, had been expected to be Federline's star witness in the custody battle, but who in the end wasn't called to speak at the latest hearing, has reportedly said in legal papers that he saw Britney parade around naked and take drugs in front of her two children, Sean Preston and Jayden James.
Finally in Britney news, an insightful commentary from Justin Timberlake who was asked what he made of his ex-girlfriend's woes on the Oprah Winfrey show this week. "I don't know, to be honest with you" he replied. Well, at least he's honest.