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Britney Spears
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Name
Britney Spears
Age
26
Date of Birth
2 Dec 1981
Birth Place
Louisiana, USA
At the age of 11, Britney Spears entered the entertainment industry as a 'mouseketeer' in the Mickey Mouse Club, where she worked alongside Justin Timberlake and Christina Aguilera.
In 1998, the young star's musical career took off with hit single Hit Me Baby One More Time.
She famously dated Justin Timberlake before marrying childhood friend, Jason Alexander, in Las Vegas in January 2004. The union lasted for just 55 hours before being annulled by Britney's horrified parents.
The same year, Britney met and married dancer Kevin Federline. Two children followed: Sean Preston and Jayden James.
Shortly after becoming a mother for the second time, Britney filed for divorce, however, the star's troubles didn't stop there.
2007 saw an out-of-control Britney shaving her hair off, attacking the paparazzi, slipping in and out of rehab and losing custody of her children to Federline.
Still, all isn't lost: the public still seem more than happy to buy her records, with comeback single Gimme More shooting to the top of the charts on its release.
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Britney Spears' Break the Ice video
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Justin Timberlake's dig at Britney
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Britney Spears' TV appearance
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Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan movie
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Britney Spears dumps Adnan Ghalib?
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Britney's dad controls affairs
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Britney sees her sons
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Sam Lufti restraining order extended
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Britney Spears pregnant?
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Heidi Klum's offer to Britney
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Britney's family urge her to quit showbiz
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Emergency meeting for Britney
Britney's father calls emergency meeting with lawyers Read more... about Emergency meeting for Britney
Britney Spears leaves hospital
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Britney's manager drugged her
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Tell-all books on Britney
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Britney Spears remains in hospital
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Britney finally gets help
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Britney Spears rushed to hospital
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Britney Spears' reunion with Mum
Lynne Spears dashes to Britney’s side after row Read more... about Britney Spears' reunion with Mum
Britney seeking treatment for 'mental issues'
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Adnan Ghalib selling Britney videos
Adnan Ghalib selling Britney's disturbing home videos for $2 million Read more... about Adnan Ghalib selling Britney videos
Britney's restraining order
Britney requests restraining order against Adnan Ghalib Read more... about Britney's restraining order
Britney pregnancy riddle
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Britney Spears' suicide note
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Britney court fiasco
Britney loses kids 'indefinitely' after missing yet another custody hearing Read more... about Britney court fiasco
Britney Spears in Mexico with paparazzo
Britney Spears and Brit paparazzo flee to holiday in Mexico Read more... about Britney Spears in Mexico with paparazzo
Britney's boyfriend seeks $1 million for photos of the star
Britney's British paparazzo boyfriend seeks million dollar deal for pictures of the star Read more... about Britney's boyfriend seeks $1 million for photos of the star
Britney Spears bipolar?
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Britney Spears arrested over custodial dispute
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Britney Spears' lawyer quits
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Britney's new music video
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Britney's sister pregnant
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Britney Spears misses questioning by lawyers
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Britney's parenting questioned by child services
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Britney celebrates 26th birthday
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Britney accused of stealing
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Britney to spend Christmas with kids
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Britney Spears' 'twisted' past
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Louis Vuitton wins Britney lawsuit
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Britney Spears fails court drugs test
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Lynne Spears claims Britney's relationship with Justin just for publicity
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Britney's bizarre world: tears, nakedness and a shrine to Kevin
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Britney's $120,000 Federline debt
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Kevin Federline receives $15,000 a month in child support
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Britney Spears: I'm doing the best I can
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Britney's visitation rights reduced again
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Blackout by Britney Spears
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Britney hit-and-run charge dropped
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Britney's parents meet K-Fed for crisis talks
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Celebrity homes threatened by fire
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Boycott of Britney Spears album Blackout planned
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Whitney Houston offers help to Britney Spears
Whitney Houston offers to become Britney's lifecoach in bid to help her Read more... about Whitney Houston offers help to Britney Spears
Britney Spears regains visitation rights
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Britney Spears visitation rights halted after drug test failure
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Britney hit-and-run police visit
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Britney Spears's new album cover
Is this the image to resurrect Britney's career? Read more... about Britney Spears's new album cover
Perez Hilton website sued over Britney Spears song leaks
Britney sues Perez Hilton Read more... about Perez Hilton website sued over Britney Spears song leaks
Britney Spears may do joint interview with Kevin Federline
Britney Spears may agree to joint interview with Kevin Federline Read more... about Britney Spears may do joint interview with Kevin Federline
Britney Spears new video
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Judge tightens orders for Britney Spears
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Britney Spears granted visitation rights
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Britney Spears' lawyer reveals why she lost children
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Britney Spears loses custody of her children
Judge temporarily strips Britney Spears of custody of her children Read more... about Britney Spears loses custody of her children
Britney embarrassed after MTV Video Music Awards
Britney Spears embarrassed at flop MTV Video Music Awards performance Read more... about Britney embarrassed after MTV Video Music Awards
Britney Spears makes MTV Video Music Awards comeback in bra and knickers
Britney Spears performs in sparkly bra and knickers at VMAs Read more... about Britney Spears makes MTV Video Music Awards comeback in bra and knickers
Britney Spears to open MTV Video Music Awards
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BRITNEY SPEARS ACCUSED OF CHILD ABUSE
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BRITNEY, PARIS AND LINDSAY FOR THE APPRENTICE?
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