Subject: French rock star Bertrand Cantat released from prison

From: "Kayla Grimes" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:30:11 +0900

After filing for divorce in November 2006, Spears was frequently seen enjoying Hollywood nightlife, often in the company of "celebutante" Paris Hilton. Her behavior became increasingly erratic; in February, she shaved her head as paparazzi looked on, then spent a month in rehab.A court on October 1 ordered Spears to give up custody of her two children to her former husband, Kevin Federline. Last week, a judge set conditions for Spears to gain increased visitation rights.Spears and Federline have been embroiled in a bitter custody fight over their sons, Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1.The pop star's first album of new material since 2003 is set for release later this month. The two parties also missed a chance to form the government together following the March 2006 parliamentary election, disappointing supporters.Reports of partying and bad behavior persisted.The charges resulted from an August 6 incident in which Spears allegedly hit another car in a Studio City, California, parking lot. The paparazzi captured the accident on video.Spears' management company, the Firm, also quit after representing the singer for little more than a month.