An A-Z look at Britney Spears

After a five-year absence, Britney Spears returns to Metro Detroit on Tuesday to bring her "Circus" tour to The Palace of Auburn Hills.

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So, what's our fair Britney been up to since we last saw her? Eh, not much, if you don't count shaving her head, derailing her career, bouncing back on the comeback trail and getting her life back in order.

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The nonstop sideshow is indicative of Spears, who has captivated pop culture since she first strutted across our TV screens 10 years ago in a Catholic school girl outfit in the "... Baby One More Time" video.

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The ensuing decade has been just a never-ending flurry of ups, downs, controversies, scandals and general craziness. There may have even been some music in there, too.

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Taking it all in, we've chronicled the career of Britney Spears from A-Z, from her marriage to Jason Alexander to her 2003 album "In the Zone."

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Russell Brand And pop Queen Britney Spears Flirt Telepathically In VMA Promo

In a new promo for the Video Music Awards, which air live from New York City on September 13, Spears longs to be Brand's date for the big night. Spears, clad in a white bikini and large black hat, thinks to herself,

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I wonder if he'll invite me. I mean, I can obviously get an invite, but it would be nice for Russell to invite me personally, now that we're friends and all.

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Brand then wonders to himself if he could have offended Spears somewhere along the way, so much so that perhaps she wouldn't want to see him at this year's show. "I hope I didn't balls it up with her last time," he thinks to himself. "Some of those things I said could have been construed as offensive. I hope she don't think ill of me."

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Then Spears thinks to herself that perhaps she may have done something to make Brand think she isn't interested. "Should I have played it up more when he was flirting with me last year? I have to admit, there is something sexy about his dangerous ways."

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The spot ends with Brand realizing that he can hear everything Spears is thinking and that maybe it works both ways. Of course, that leads Brand to think of only inappropriate ideas for the pop star.

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"Britney," he thinks, hoping she can hear him. "This is the voice of your mind. Go to Russell's hotel room and abandon yourself. Give yourself to him, Britney. Sleep with Russell!"

Pop Queen Britney Spears shows her new figure on Letterman

What would a President Spears administration be like? Apparently, very tasty.

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Britney Spears appeared on David Letterman's "Late Show" on Tuesday to deliver a Top Ten list of ways the country would be different if she were president.

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Free pie for everybody,

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For No. 10 on the list,she'd be "the first president since Nixon to wear eye shadow.

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The pop star appeared eager to show off her buff new body. She delivered the list in a bikini.

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Pop Queen Britney Spears' Adds Special Guest Jordin Sparks for Leg Two of Hit North American Tour

Jordin Sparks will join "The Circus Starring Britney Spears" as special guest on the second North American leg of the tour.

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Sparks will perform on the U.S. portion of the trek including dates in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Detroit, Chicago and more before concluding on September 26 & 27 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV.

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Previously announced opening act Kristinia DeBarge will join the tour for all dates; while up-and-coming acts Girlicious and One Call will appear in select cities. For tickets, VIP packages and detailed tour information,

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19-year old star Jordin Sparks rose to fame in 2007 when she became the youngest contestant ever to win American Idol.

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She performed the national anthem to an audience of nearly 100 million viewers at Super Bowl XLII, and was named Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist at the American Music Awards. Her current sophomore album,

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Battlefield, is in stores now and features the title track as Sparks' latest single. Her previous release, Jordin Sparks, featured platinum-certified Top 10 single, "Tattoo," and smash hit single "No Air."
Britney's show is incredible and for me to be a part of it is a great opportunity,

Pop queen Britney Spears, 'Twilight' Cast Bring Style To Teen Choice Awards

It was an A-list night at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards as the big names — hosts the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears, to name a few — brought star wattage and unique style to the red carpet in front of the Gibson Amphitheater.

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The fellas kept it relaxed. The Jo Bros, hosts and nominees, all opted for a jacket and dress pants, but each look varied slightly. Kevin donned an all-black look as Joe kept it slightly "Miami Vice"-esque with his neon T-shirt. Meanwhile, a dash of color in a different way

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opting for a beige blazer. The youngest "Bonus" Jonas, Frankie, kept the blazer look going by pairing his with jeans.

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Fellow heartthrob RPattz wore a shiny suit jacket with a flannel-style button-down and gray jeans, topped with his signature tousled hair. His "New Moon" co-star Taylor Lautner also wore gray jeans, but matched them with a gray vest, striped tie and white button-down shirt.

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Lautner and "Gossip Girl" star Chace Crawford came dangerously close to showing up in the same outfit, but Crawford's jeans were slightly darker and his vest and button-down were blue. And not to be outdone by the guy who took his role in "Footloose," Zac Efron looked sleek and laid-back in his plaid top, jeans and sneakers.

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The ladies, however, embraced edgier looks. Last year's host, Miley Cyrus, wore a sparkly, super-short black miniskirt with a plain white tank top, studded belt and an array of necklaces that mid-'80s Madonna would be proud of.

Top Sexy Celebrity Britney Spears and K-Fed's kids to become 'sports stars'

Sean Preston and Jayden James, are already showing an interest in active pursuits, and might end up becoming sports stars.

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K-Fed is adamant that his sons are not going to follow their mum and dad into showbusiness, as they are more excited about sport.

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I think you know they''re gonna be more into sports. They love dancing and pick up on things really well. But I think they''ll be more into sports.

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They seem really really sports oriented,” Contactmusic quoted him

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One of them wants to race cars already and go fast every time he sees cars, like Nascar-ready

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Sexy celebrity Britney Spears Bans Sons from Federline's TV Show

Britney Spears is set for legal action against her ex-husband Kevin Federline - to stop their children appearing on his new TV show.

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Federline hopes to land a deal to document his day-to-day life with his two sons and his new girlfriend, Victoria Prince, for a new reality series.

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But his pop star ex is refusing to give permission for Sean Preston, three, and two-year-old

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Jayden James to appear on the programme - and is considering launching a legal battle to limit filming.

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Spears and Federline famously allowed TV cameras into their lives in 2005 for the series Britney & Kevin: Chaotic.

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Britney's Warsaw Stop on European Tour Canceled

Britney Spears' "Circus" won't be coming to Warsaw following a dispute between her international and Polish organizers.

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Britney Spears performs during "The Circus Starring Britney Spears" tour at AmericanAirlines Arena on March 7, 2009 in Miami, Florida. Britney Spears? ?Circus? won?t be coming to Warsaw. The July 24 show in Warsaw was canceled because of a contractual dispute that could not be resolved, a statement released by her publicist .

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The singer, whose hits include "...Baby One More Time" and "I'm a Slave 4 U," has been playing a series of shows this summer in Europe, including in Britain, France and Sweden.

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The July 24 show in Warsaw was canceled because of a contractual dispute that could not be resolved, a statement released by her publicist

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Kinga Bocianowicz, the manager of the Polish company that has been selling tickets, Agencja Akwarium, said the show had to be canceled because AEG Live, the chief organizer of the international tour, presented the Poles with a contract that was "unacceptable under Polish law and hence by us."