It was all in an effort to support manager Larry Rudolph (executive producer of show), but Britney Spears showed up unexpectedly to Rock the Cradle last night. Who cares?! I want to talk about her hair and how fantastic it looks. Why is no one taking credit for this masterpiece? It is 1000% better than what we’ve been seeing for at least a year.

And if you are a How I Met Your Mother Fan, check out the thumbnails for two new shots from the set.

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Speaking of Rock the Cradle - Chloe Lattanzi’s (daughter of Olivia Newton John) before and after pics

(before plastic surgery)

(after surgery)

Slowly getting her kids back - check

Working hard on her new album - check

Hair situation fixed - check

A pair of new boots - priceless

Those are new right? They look the same as the old ones because of the coloring. But please tell me I am right to think these are a brand spanking new pair of boots. Britney Spears was photographed leaving the recording studio after a long day of work. I wonder if they tell artists to not speak so much when they aren’t singing to rest their vocal cords while working on an album.  Anyone in the industry that could shed some light?

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Although custody has not changed, Britney Spears has been granted more time with her children according to Kevin Federline’s lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan.

(It will be) “more than it has been.“

Not much to go on here, but at least it’s a step in the right direction. It’s obvious to all that Britney is trying to reclaim her life back and is finally in the hands of a competent team. Keep going Brit!

Update: TMZ is reporting that she will get three days supervised a week. She also was guaranteed Mother’s Day. More from Us Weekly:

“The court made orders today, they were orders that the parties were able to mostly agree to,” Kaplan said. “It represents a cautious step moving forward.”Kaplan said the court was “pleased with the progress that seems to be occurring” with Spears daily.He called the court’s ruling “a step in the right direction. “The children are doing great — that’s the key,” Kaplan said. “That’s what all of this is about.”

TMZ is reporting that Britney Spears will appear in court tomorrow to personally ask the judge for more time with her kids. Her lawyer is planning to argue that the amount of time she’s allowed with her children should reflect the progress that she’s been making recently. They say this could be one of the most important hearings yet.

And in other Britney news, she was recently in Louisiana for Jamie Lynn Spears’ baby shower. The guests were warned ahead of time that they weren’t allowed to bring up any of Britney’s “antics” from the past year, but when she arrived, she made a personal apology for causing so much family drama.

Has Britney truly turned things around or do you think we will see her fall apart again when her father loses control (which is coming up soon)?

I was wrong when I reported that Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff had broken up. Dimples and his dancing partner are still going strong. So strong that he’s even taken her home to meet his mom, which isn’t something Mario takes lightly. Mario thinks that the rumors are ridiculous and he blames none other than Miss Britney Spears.

“See what happens when Britney starts behaving? People start making up all kinds of things.”

As long as he doesn’t blame me…close call! 

He also responded to people saying he was involved with a socialite named Phoebe Price (huh?).

“I don’t even know who that is!”

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Holy moses, how is this even possible?!? Intouch is reporting that Britney Spears’ bad behavior has cost her $61 million dollars since she shaved her head in Feb. of ‘07. She’s had to shell out tons for court fees, rehab and psychiatric bills…not to mention the crazy shopping sprees she’s been on…

A friend said,

“It’s staggering how much money has been used up.”

She also lost about $50 million by not going on tour for Blackout. But things are looking up now and her dad being in charge has curbed Britney’s spending significantly.

“It’s been quite a challenge getting things under control. She’s spending about a fifth of what she used to.”

I feel guilty for spending $100 bucks, I can’t imagine blowing that much money! What’s the most damage you’ve ever done…I’m going to guess not $61 million

Things are looking good for Britney Spears. She is finally smiling again! That period of her being very straight faced lasted way too long for me. Here she is leaving both the gym and her vocal coach’s house looking very much like her old self.
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