Britney Spears shows newfound confidence

After a shaky start to her musical comeback last year, it finally looks like Britney Spears has got her self-confidence back.

Pictured rehearsing for her upcoming tour in a skimpy bikini top, it looks like the troubled singer has finally turned a corner.

As she writhes to the music in a Los Angeles rehearsal studio, Britney is cutting a very different figure to this time last year, when she was stretchered out of her home for psychiatric evaluation.

During her years out of the spotlight, Britney gained weight and stepped back from her career.

But after making her comeback last year and getting back in shape, Britney is slowly, but surely regaining confidence with her figure and performing abilities.

In exclusive pictures on her official website, Britney gives fans an insight into what they can expect on her upcoming The Circus: Starring Britney Spears tour.

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Britney Spears' religious side

Pop singer Britney Spears is asking for a backstage prayer room while touring with the Pussycat Dolls. Lead singer Nicole Scherzinger will also join Spears on the tour, according to reports.

Scherzinger said: "Britney is a good friend of mine. I'm looking forward to getting together and having some quiet prayer meetings with her. And I'll be there to talk through whatever it is she is going through. She has been through a tough time and it's important to get together to pray and meditate."

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Britney Spears obtains restraining orders

A person close to Britney Spears says the singer has obtained a restraining order against former pal Osama "Sam" Lutfi and one-time boyfriend Adnan Ghalib. Attorneys for Spears and her father, who is her legal conservator, received the order Friday. The person, who was not authorized to speak on the matter publicly and requested anonymity, said Lutfi and others were trying to gain control of Spears' affairs.

Lutfi was a manager and friend of Spears, whose mother once accused him of grinding pills into her food to control her. Ghalib, a paparazzo, had dated the singer.

The exact nature of the order, first reported Friday by the celebrity news site TMZ.com, was not clear; a court official said the documents remained in a judge's chambers. Messages left for Sam Lutfi were not immediately returned.

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Britney Week on 'America's Best Dance Crew'

Did you watch it last night? The crews were assigned different Britney Spears songs along with Britney-esque challenges to master, and with the help of long-time Britney Spears choreographer, Andre Fuentes, they really killed it!

Crews, songs and challenges:

Beat Freaks: 'Womanizer' -- Perform both the tough and the sexy sides of Britney
Strikers Allstars: 'Gimme More' -- Use mirrors as inspiration for the performance
Dynamic Edition: 'Stronger' -- Utilize chairs in the performance
Quest Crew: 'Toxic' -- Do part of the performance wearing blindfolds

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Virgin Mobile Are Britney's Tour Sponsor

Virgin Mobile USA, a leading provider of both prepaid and postpaid wireless services, announced today its title sponsorship of the upcoming Britney Spears concert tour. The tour, to be titled "Virgin Mobile Presents the Circus Starring Britney Spears," features special guests The PussyCat Dolls. The circus-themed tour is due to kick off in New Orleans on March 3, 2009 with a planned 31 dates in the United States.

"I'm thrilled to partner with Virgin Mobile on my tour," said Britney Spears. "They will have cool opportunities for my fans and me to connect, and they'll bring a lot of excitement to the tour."

As part of the sponsorship, some lucky fans will have the chance to catch a sneak peek at one of the most highly anticipated tours of the year, by attending Britney's final private dress rehearsal in New Orleans on March 2. Virgin Mobile USA will also have VIP ticket giveaways for tour dates around the country.

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K-Fed Joins Britney for Family BBQ

Looks like things are finally becoming civil between Britney Spears and ex Kevin Federline.

K-Fed joined Britney and her family for a big BBQ Sunday afternoon at Spears' new home. By the looks of Kevin's recent weight gain, he probably couldn't resist a good BBQ.

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Britney Spears Circus album No. 1

Britney Spears has reached a highly impressive milestone with her latest, chart-topping music.

Britney's Circus album has officially been certified Platinum by the R.I.A.A., the star's Web site has announced.

Circus shot to No. 1 on the Billboard chart and sold more than 500,000 copies in its first week.

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Madge, Britney touring Australia this year?

Pop star Madonna and Britney Spears are expected to tour Australia this year in September.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Madonna confirmed on her website that she was extending the Sticky And Sweet world tour.

The official statement confirms she is 'looking forward to an amazing summer in Europe', but prospective concert dates in Japan and Australia were leaked on her international promoter's site, reports News.com.au

source: asiapacificnews.net