Britney Spears can now spend more time with her children. Britney and her ex-husband Kevin Federline were in court yesterday for the latest hearing in their ongoing custody battle.

Although it was not made clear how Britney's visitation rights have increased, Kevin's lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan said it was an "expansion of time", and went on to praise the troubled singer's progress.

Britney Spears' recent troubles have reportedly cost her nearly $61 million. The 'Toxic' singer's father Jamie, who is also co-conservator of her estate, made the shocking discovery after examining Britney's accounts.

A source close to the Spears family said: "It's staggering how much money has been used up since February 2007."

Britney Spears' pal Sam Lutfi has agreed to stay away from the singer through July 31, the court revealed Wednesday.

The restraining order had been issued in February by the "Toxic" singer's mother Lynne claiming Lutfi had drugged her daughter and took over the control of her life.

Britney Spears is set to release her "explosive" video diaries.

The 'Toxic' star - who lost custody of her two children before being admitted to a psychiatric ward earlier this year - has been filming herself for the past six months and plans to show the world what she has been through by making the tapes public.

Moby wants to marry Britney Spears.

The 'Go' singer revealed his feelings for the 26-year-old 'Toxic' star increase with every drama in her troubled life.

Britney Spears buys back Kevin Federline with a $150,000 watch. The pop star reportedly bought her ex-husband the expensive timepiece to win him back.

Spears, 26, had filed for divorce from the former back up dancer in November 2006. They are currently embroiled in a custody battle over their two sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.