Britney Spears

CUTE!!

That was a quickie

NEWS FLASH FROM CNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Britney Spears files for divorce from her husband Kevin Federline, citing irreconcilable differences.

SRSLY. Woah.

Kudos for the newsflash.

Spears filed legal papers today in Los Angeles County Superior Court, citing "irreconcilable differences." In her petition, Spears asks for both legal and physical custody of the couple's two children, one-year old Sean Preston and two-month old Jayden James, with Federline getting reasonable visitation rights.

As for money, sources tell TMZ the couple, who married in Sept. 2004, has an iron-clad prenup. Not surprisingly, Spears is waiving her right to spousal support. She's also asking the judge to make each party pay their own attorney's fees.

Spears gives the date of separation as yesterday, the same day she flaunted her incredible revamped physique during a surprise appearance on David Letterman's show. Sources tell TMZ there was no single reason for Britney pulling the plug, rather, it was "a string of events."

Spears has hired powerhouse celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser, who has repped a number of celebs, including Angelina Jolie, Nick Lachey and Kiefer Sutherland. We're told Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe asked Wasser to rep both of them in their split, but Wasser declined for personal reasons.

OMG.

crap, does this mean she's going to sing again?

Legal Documents :

http://cdn.digitalcity.com/tmz_documents/1...rs_petition.pdf

At New York's Regency Hotel, guest Britney Spears "was in The Library restaurant, sitting at a table that had been set aside for her," says an onlooker. But as the chair opposite her remained empty, "she started crying." Insiders tell In Touch she was waiting for her husband, Kevin Federline, to arrive that November 2 night -- but he never did.

Earlier that day, Kevin was overheard arguing on his cell phone. According to a family insider, the couple had a blowout over Kevin's upcoming gig at NYC nightclub Webster Hall. "Britney got mad because Kevin wouldn't allow the kids to go along with him for rehearsals," explains the insider, adding that Britney, 24, likes to have their sons, Sean Preston and Jayden, with her as much as possible. But the couple seemed to have put the fight behind them -- until Kevin was a no-show at the hotel's eatery. A deeply upset Britney took drastic action. "She stayed by herself with the kids that night, and Kevin moved to a different hotel," says the insider.

But Kevin picked the wrong weekend to fight with his famous wife. The night after he stood her up, Kevin was set to launch his concert tour with a performance at NYC's Stereo nightclub, and Britney was scheduled to introduce him. But the pop princess, who has been her husband's biggest supporter, gave as good as she got -- she didn't show up at the hotspot.

Throughout the early part of the evening, "Kevin constantly scanned the room, and was checking his Sidekick," says an observer. "It seemed like he was looking for Britney." While eating a takeout meal alone at a VIP table, Kevin, 28, told In Touch that he'd been "partying all the time," during his trip to New York. He added, "I'm really tired, and it puts stress on me and I get irritable." He denied that he was having family problems, but when another guest asked how Britney and the kids were, he responded, "I don't know.

At 2 a.m., when it was clear Britney would not turn up, "Kevin performed 'Playing with Fire' and 'A League of My Own,' " says a guest. "Afterwards, there was no cheering." Later, the DJ played Britney's hit "Slave 4 U" but "Kevin sat stone-faced until he motioned for the DJ to cut the song off early," says another onlooker. The rapper left the club alone at 4 a.m.

Although Kevin was spotted back at the Regency Hotel on November 4, having seemingly reconciled with Britney, he found himself going solo for the second night in a row. His Webster Hall show drew only 70 fans -- and Britney was not among them.

Afterward, a noticeably glum Kevin dined at Corio, where even a burlesque dancer couldn't seem to cheer him up. At 2:40 a.m., Kevin was still going strong without his spouse. He stopped by Sean "Diddy" Combs' birthday party at hotspot Marquee. By November 6, Britney and Kevin were even further apart. He flew to Canada to attend a taping of Much Music, while Britney stayed behind to appear on Letterman.

IM HAPPY FOR HER..SHE HAS A FRESH NEW START!!

You guys were praying for this and now you have it.

our ears are going to have it too when she gets people to write a song about this for her to sing it

<_< Don't ruin this moment please.

yay!!!! They're not together anymore!!!

I'm so happy!!!

Ugh...hate K-fed

Hell yeah! About time!

Now that means she can concentrate on making music.

right...

BRITNEY CAME TO SENSES! I'M SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!!

TMZ has learned Kevin Federline may fight for custody of his children. Federline has not had much time to react to Spears' decision to end the marriage, and that's because she didn't tell him in advance that she was filing for divorce. Federline was caught flatfooted when TMZ broke the story Tuesday that Britney filed legal papers in L.A. County Superior Court.

Spears has asked for sole custody of the couple's two small children. TMZ is told Federline is thinking of challenging that, even though Spears has functioned as the primary, if not sole parent, as Federline tours the country hawking his CD.

Federline almost certainly cannot challenge the prenup. Sources say hotshot divorce lawyer Laura Wasser drafted an air-tight prenuptial agreement before the couple married. So Federline's only chance of cashing in is by mounting an ugly custody fight, trying to force a more lucrative settlement. But friends of Spears say Britney will fight a holy war to prevent Federline from getting custody and, given his track record -- or lack of it -- with the kids, it would appear Spears has the clear advantage.

Britney at New York City restaurant Baldoria.

Ice skating at ice at the Rockefeller Center rink.