Britney taking parenting tips from Madonna

September 10th, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears is hunting for a new partner, according to reports.he 27-year-old singer is all low and lonely after reportedly being dumped by boyfriend Jason Trawick. Sources had recently revealed that Britney had asked Trawick to give her some time by herself.

September 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Pop diva Madonna, known for her well-toned physique and strict diet and exercise regime, is now training to run a 151-mile marathon. The 51-year-old singer will be taking part in Marathon des Sables in Morocco, which is due to take place in next April, reported contactmusic.com.

August 30th, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears was forced to hit the road just months after a public breakdown because she faced financial ruin, says the author of a new book. Best-selling author and journalist Steven Dennis claims in a new book, 'Britney: Inside The Dream', that she stood to lose as much as 100 million dollars if she failed to honor the tour commitments that she made prior to her meltdown.

August 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Simon Cowell is reportedly desperate to sign Queen of Pop Madonna to guide 'The X Factor' contestants as a guest mentor. He is said to have asked show bosses to allocate some extra cash in their budget to fund a one-off deal with the Material Girl.

July 18th, 2009 LONDON - Pop singer Britney Spears is refusing to take her sons on tour to Russia after she received a series of death threats by e-mail. The "Toxic" hit-maker will base herself in Finland and fly in just for the two concerts in St.

July 18th, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears has decided not to take her sons on her tour to Russia as she has received death-threats via e-mail. "Originally, both boys were to accompany Britney but she was against taking them because of these constant threats," the Sun quoted a tour spokesman as saying.

July 15th, 2009 NEW YORK - Madonna's toyboy Jesus Luz reportedly feels that the Queen of Pop has not been taking him seriously, after Guy Ritchie is back in picture. If sources are to be believed, the 22-year-old Brazilian model is feeling intimidated ever since Ritchie and Madonna are back on talking terms.

July 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop diva Britney Spears is reportedly planning to convert into a Jew, so that she can marry her boyfriend Jason Trawick. The 'Toxic' singer has been photographed wearing a Star of David necklace during her world tour, and has even recruited a rabbi to help her study the faith.

July 10th, 2009 LONDON - Pop star Britney Spears is considering converting to Judaism to show her commitment to new boyfriend Jasan Trawick. The singer has been spotted wearing a necklace with the Star of David symbol on during her world tour.

July 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Britney Spears reportedly popped diet pills with energy drinks to get high before a performance on her Circus tour. The pop princess, 26, was allegedly caught by her conservator-father Jamie when she was trying to guzzle down Red Bull with the pills.

July 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - Reports questioning Britney Spears' "changing" faith have emerged once again, after the singer was spotted sporting a Jewish symbol while sightseeing Paris. The pop princess was taking time out from her hectic Circus tour, when she visited the Eiffel Tower with her sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.

June 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Alec Baldwin is planning to pen a parenting book as the actor fears parents may be going too soft on their kids. The 30 Rock star, who previously revealed that he had become suicidal after his private voicemail to his daughter calling her a "rude little pig" was leaked, said that he was stunned at the way kids were being handled nowadays.

May 30th, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears left little to the imagination after stepping out braless during the filming of new video. The pop princess was said to be taking a quick coffee break when she nipped out while shooting for Radar.

May 27th, 2009 LONDON - Singer Britney Spears, who has been taking parenting tips from pop star Madonna, took her kids on her Circus tour and is paying ex-husband Kevin Federline $5,000 per week for baby sitting. Spears took Madonna's suggestions seriously and hired Federline as a nanny for their sons Sean Preston and Jayden James and is paying him $5,000-a-week for his services, reported thesun.co.uk.

May 3rd, 2009 According to reports, Britney Spears is romancing a hunky dancer on her Circus tour. A pal tells Star magazine, "Brit really loves the way Chase looks and she has a thing for Southern boys with loads of charm.