Britney Spears and Russell Brand have filmed an advert together for this year's MTV Video Music Awards.

The pair - who have both battled demons in the past, with Britney suffering a public breakdown and Russell overcoming a heroin addiction - are joined in the advert by a huge gray elephant which neither of them seem to notice.

Bette Midler has blasted singers including Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera for not showing any "emotion" in their performances.

The musical legend - who is currently in Las Vegas completing her 'Showgirl Must Go On' residency - argues young stars need to put more depth into their shows.

Socialite Kathy Hilton has "three responses" to Presidential candidate John McCain's infamous campaign ad that features her unwitting daughter, saying that it's a complete waste.

In the commercial that was approved by the Arizona senior senator, rival Barack Obama was compared to Hilton's daughter, Paris, and pop star Britney Spears in terms of popularity.

Britney Spears' father Jamie's conservatorship has been extended until December 31.

Jamie - who was given legal authority of Britney's finances and affairs on February 1 after her public meltdown in January - will continue to control Britney's estate until the end of the year.

Britney Spears is dating her bodyguard.

The 'Piece of Me' singer has been spending nearly every day with former Israeli soldier Lee - who has been working full-time for her for six months - and he has even started sleeping at her Los Angeles home.

Britney Spears is rumored to be filming a new reality TV show. The 'Piece of Me' singer - who filmed 'Britney and Kevin: Chaotic' with her ex-husband Kevin Federline in 2005 - has reportedly ordered her entourage to carry professional video cameras with them at all times to capture her antics on film.

A source said: "Britney's bodyguards and other staff members have been told to carry video equipment with them wherever they go so they don't miss a thing."