Those hit and run charges against poor old Britney have been dropped - so that's a relief. Though she still faces a court hearing for driving without a valid licence.
As previously reported, Spears was in trouble after bumping into another car and then driving off back in August. But the popstress has now reached a financial settlement with the owner of the car she bumped, and the hit and run charges are to be dropped. But charges re driving without a valid licence remain.
Spears, of course, is due back in court today for the latest hearing in her long running custody battle with ex Kevin Federline. As previously reported, Britney wants equal custody of the couple's children, which are currently living with Federline. But the pop star's ex will reportedly push for at least 70% custody.
The couple this week spent time together for just the third time since their split, and the first time without their lawyers in tow, at that parenting class that they were ordered to attend by the courts. Reports suggest Britney arrived in good spirits for the class, but left in tears. Other reports suggest that the coach who ran the class is expected to hand over a damaging report about Britney's parenting skills to the judge ahead of the aforementioned custody hearing, which wouldn't exactly help in her battle for equal custody.
Oh well. Her new album 'Blackout' is getting some good initial reviews, so not all doom and gloom.