- 2007
Britney's Blackout
One day after Spears is ordered to pay $120,000 in lawyer fees for Federline, her new album Blackout receives critical approval and strong early sales. It sells 290,000 copies in its first week, entering at No.2 on Billboard's 200 album chart.
- 2008
Britney in Crisis
After appearing late to court regarding her custody battle with Federline, Spears locks herself in a room with her youngest son Jayden at her L.A. home and refuses to hand him over to Federline. After a four-hour standoff, Spears is taken out on a gurney (left) and hospitalized for mental evaluation. Custody of the children, Preston, 2, and Jayden, 1, is transferred to Federline (In July, Federline retains sole custody). Less than 24 hours later, Spears, who is reportedly diagnosed as bipolar, is released from the hospital.
Lynne & Jamie to the Rescue
Spears is hospitalized again for psychiatric evaluation. "She went willingly. It was like something in her heart was telling her she should go. She knew something was wrong," constant confidant Sam Lutfi tells PEOPLE. But Spears' parents, Jamie and Lynne, battle Lutfi over who decides what is best for Spears. On Feb. 1, Jamie gains legal control over his daughter's affairs, and they are granted a restraining order against Lutfi – who Lynne claims used drugs and insults to control Spears. On Feb. 6, Spears is released early from the UCLA psych ward.
Britney's Steady Return
Britney's back at work! Despite the drama in her life, Spears makes a guest appearance on CBS's How I Met Your Mother. The pop star plays a receptionist that falls for one of the show's main characters, played by Josh Radnor (left). "She was hilarious in the table-read, and I got to see her do the run-through as well, and she was great," says cast member Jason Segel. In May, Spears, who reportedly reunites with manager Larry Rudolph, reprises her HIMYM role to strong reviews.
Britney's VMA Comeback
In a vintage silver Versace minidress, Spears makes her triumphant return to the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, where she wins three Moonmen, including Video of the Year, Best Female Video and Best Pop Video, all for her hit "Piece of Me." After winning her first VMA ever, Spears dedicates the award to her fans. "This is for you," she says.
Brit's Circus
Spears covers Rolling Stone on the verge of her album release and the premiere of her MTV documentary. In the revealing interview, she discusses recording Circus–which tops the charts and sells more than 500,000 copies–and the importance of being a mom. "They're starting to learn words like 'stupid,' and Preston says the f-word now sometimes," Spears tells the magazine. "He doesn't get it from us. He must get it from his daddy."
- 2009
Mixing Business with Pleasure
Spears begins dating her agent Jason Trawick, a source confirms to PEOPLE. "They're very sweet together," the source says, adding that Spears "always had a crush" on him. "Her dad loves him. He's the best thing that happened to her."
Photo Credits
BIOGRAPHY (top to bottom): amazon.com; DTD/BuzzFoto; CBS; Kevin Mazur/WireImage; Clint Brewer/Splash News Online
- Name
- Britney Spears
- Date of Birth
- December 02, 1981
- Birth Place
- Kentwood, La.
- Relationships
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Jason Trawick, boyfriend (2009 to present)
Adnan Ghalib, ex-boyfriend (2007 to 2008)
Isaac Cohen, ex-boyfriend (Jan. 2007)
Kevin Federline, ex-husband (2004 to Nov. 2006)
Jason Alexander, ex-husband (Jan. 3 to 5, 2004; 55 hours, annulled)
Justin Timberlake, ex-boyfriend (2000 to 2002)
- Children
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Sean Preston Federline, son (9/14/2005)
Jayden James Federline, son (9/12/2006)
