Editing Britney Spears (section)

===2008–2010: Conservatorship and ''Circus''===
In January 2008, Spears refused to relinquish custody of her sons to Federline's representatives. She was hospitalized at [[Cedars-Sinai Medical Center]] after police that had arrived at her house noted she appeared to be under the influence of an unidentified substance. The following day, Spears' [[visitation rights]] were suspended at an emergency court hearing, and Federline was given sole custody of their sons. She was admitted to the psychiatric ward of [[Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center]] and put on [[5150 (involuntary psychiatric hold)|5150 involuntary psychiatric hold]] under California state law. The court placed her under a [[conservatorship]] led by her father, [[Jamie Spears]], and attorney Andrew Wallet, giving them complete control of her assets.<ref name=foxnews /><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.foxnews.com/story/britney-spears-under-permanent-conservatorship |title=Britney Spears Under Permanent Conservatorship |date=October 28, 2008 |access-date=July 16, 2014 |last=McKay |first=Holly |publisher=Fox News |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808185100/http://www.foxnews.com/story/2008/10/28/britney-spears-under-permanent-conservatorship/ |archive-date=August 8, 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> She was released five days later.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2008-feb-07-me-britney7-story.html |title=Spears is released from UCLA hospital psychiatric ward |date=February 7, 2008 |access-date=June 12, 2010 |last1=Blankstein |first1=Andrew |last2=Winton |first2=Richard |work=[[Los Angeles Times]] |archive-date=June 5, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100605055605/http://articles.latimes.com/2008/feb/07/local/me-britney7 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Day |first=Nate |date=April 30, 2021 |title=Britney Spears' father Jamie claims singer has dementia in court docs: report |url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/britney-spears-father-jamie-singer-dementia-court-docs-report |access-date=May 6, 2021 |publisher=Fox News |archive-date=May 6, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506104012/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/britney-spears-father-jamie-singer-dementia-court-docs-report |url-status=live}}</ref>

The following month, Spears guest-starred on the ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'' episode "[[Ten Sessions]]" as receptionist Abby. She received positive reviews for her performance, as well as bringing the series its highest ratings ever.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/britney-spears-begins-rehab-image-wacky-cameo-cbs-sitcom-article-1.287170 |title=Britney Spears begins rehab of image with wacky cameo on CBS sitcom |date=March 25, 2008 |access-date=June 12, 2010 |last=Hinckley |first=D. |work=Daily News |location=New York |archive-date=October 21, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121021092914/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/britney-spears-begins-rehab-image-wacky-cameo-cbs-sitcom-article-1.287170 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ia2cce804ce40901d82b7a82b3af831e3?imw=Y |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080606035305/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3ia2cce804ce40901d82b7a82b3af831e3?imw=Y |archive-date=June 6, 2008 |title=Spears delivers 'Mother's' highest ratings |date=March 25, 2008 |access-date=June 12, 2010 |last=Hibberd |first=James |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |url-status=dead}}</ref> In July 2008, Spears regained some visitation rights after coming to an agreement with Federline and his counsel.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://people.com/celebrity/its-over-britney-kevin-reach-a-custody-settlement/ |title=It's Over: Britney & Kevin Reach a Custody Settlement |date=July 18, 2008 |access-date=February 12, 2010 |last=Lee |first=Ken |work=People |archive-date=September 29, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929141859/https://people.com/celebrity/its-over-britney-kevin-reach-a-custody-settlement/ |url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2008, Spears opened the [[2008 MTV Video Music Awards|MTV Video Music Awards]] with a pre-taped comedy sketch with [[Jonah Hill]] and an introduction speech. She won [[Best Female Video]], [[Best Pop Video]], and [[MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year|Video of the Year]] for "Piece of Me".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2008/ |title=Highlights, Winners, Performers and Photos from the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards |year=2008 |access-date=June 12, 2010 |publisher=MTV |archive-date=December 14, 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091214094318/http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2008/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> A 60-minute introspective documentary, ''[[Britney: For the Record]]'', was produced to chronicle Spears' return to the recording industry. Directed by Phil Griffin, ''For the Record'' was shot in [[Beverly Hills]], Hollywood, and New York City during the third quarter of 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1596736/britney-spears-sets-the-record-straight-in-documentary-airing-november-30-on-mtv-check-out-a-preview-here/ |title=Britney Spears 'Sets The Record Straight' In Documentary Airing November 30 on MTV |last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |date=October 9, 2008 |publisher=MTV |access-date=December 21, 2021 |archive-date=September 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924222016/http://www.mtv.com/news/1596736/britney-spears-sets-the-record-straight-in-documentary-airing-november-30-on-mtv-check-out-a-preview-here/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> The documentary was broadcast on MTV to 5.6 million viewers for the two airings on the premiere night. It was the highest rating in its Sunday night timeslot and in the network's history.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mtvpress.com/music/release/britney_for_the_record_scores_staggering_3_54_p12_34_rating/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100103165224/http://mtvpress.com/music/release/britney_for_the_record_scores_staggering_3_54_p12_34_rating/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 3, 2010 |title="Britney: For the Record" scores staggering 3.54 P12–34 rating in Sunday debut on MTVh |date=December 2, 2008 |publisher=MTV |access-date=January 2, 2011}}</ref> [[File:Womanizer In Boston.jpg|thumb|upright|Spears performing on [[The Circus Starring Britney Spears]] tour, March 2009]]
In December 2008, Spears' sixth studio album, ''[[Circus (Britney Spears album)|Circus]]'', was released. It received positive reviews from critics<ref>{{cite web |url=https://metacritic.com/music/circus/britney-spears |title=Circus reviews at Metacritic.com |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=June 12, 2010 |archive-date=August 30, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120830233825/http://www.metacritic.com/music/circus/britney-spears |url-status=live}}</ref> and debuted at number one in Canada, Czech Republic, and the United States, and within the top ten in many European nations.<ref name="ultratop2007" /><ref name="circus">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/britneys-circus-debuts-atop-album-chart-266126/ |title=Britney's 'Circus' Debuts Atop Album Chart |date=December 10, 2008 |access-date=June 12, 2010 |last=Hasty |first=Katie |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=April 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413192130/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/britneys-circus-debuts-atop-album-chart-266126/ |url-status=live}}</ref> In the United States, Spears became the youngest female artist to have five albums debut at number one, earning a place in ''[[Guinness World Records]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.britney.com/us/blog/britney-earns-another-guinness-world-record |title=Britney Earns (Another) Guinness World Record |date=September 27, 2009 |access-date=June 12, 2010 |publisher=Britney.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101224215633/http://www.britney.com/us/blog/britney-earns-another-guinness-world-record |archive-date=December 24, 2010}}</ref> She also became the only act in the SoundScan era to have four albums debut with 500,000 or more copies sold.<ref name="circus" /> The album was one of the fastest-selling albums of the year,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/53/celebrity-09_Britney-Spears_PREW.html |title=#13 Britney Spears&nbsp;– The 2009 Celebrity 100 |date=March 6, 2009 |access-date=June 12, 2010 |work=Forbes |archive-date=July 30, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100730234947/http://www.forbes.com/lists/2009/53/celebrity-09_Britney-Spears_PREW.html |url-status=live}}</ref> and has sold 4 million copies worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/909250129/ |title=Britney Spears' Singles Collection |publisher=HMV Store Japan |date=June 1, 2010 |access-date=June 1, 2010 |archive-date=April 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403064149/http://www.hmv.co.jp/news/article/909250129/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Its lead single, "[[Womanizer (song)|Womanizer]]", became Spears' first chart-topper on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 since "...Baby One More Time". The single also topped the charts in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Norway, and Sweden.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/spears-scores-record-setting-hot-100-jump-1043782/ |title=Spears Scores Record-Setting Hot 100 Jump |date=October 15, 2008 |access-date=December 21, 2021 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221214121/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/spears-scores-record-setting-hot-100-jump-1043782/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ultratop.be/en/showitem.asp?interpret=Britney+Spears&titel=Womanizer&cat=s |title=Britney Spears&nbsp;– Womanizer (song) |year=2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130319025619/http://www.ultratop.be/en/showitem.asp?interpret=Britney+Spears&titel=Womanizer&cat=s |archive-date=March 19, 2013 |access-date=June 12, 2010 |work=Ultratop |publisher=Hung Medien |url-status=dead}}</ref> It was also nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www2.grammy.com/grammy_awards/52nd_show/list.aspx |title=Nominees list for the 52nd Grammy Awards |date=December 2, 2009 |work=Los Angeles Times |access-date=December 3, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100927173921/http://www2.grammy.com/GRAMMY_AWARDS/52ND_SHOW/list.aspx |archive-date=September 27, 2010}}</ref>

In January 2009, Spears and Jamie obtained a restraining order against her former manager Sam Lutfi, ex-boyfriend Adnan Ghalib, and attorney Jon Eardley, who were accused of conspiring to gain control of Spears' affairs.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tvguide.com/news/britney-restraining-order-1002335/ |title=Britney Gets Restraining Order Against Former Manager, Ex-Beau and Attorney |date=January 31, 2009 |access-date=December 21, 2021 |last=Mitovich |first=Matt |work=[[TV Guide]] |publisher=OpenGate Capital |archive-date=January 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220129011559/https://www.tvguide.com/amp/news/britney-restraining-order-1002335/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Spears began [[The Circus Starring Britney Spears]] tour that March. With a gross of U.S. $131.8 million (${{Format price|{{Inflation|US|131800000|2009|end_year={{Inflation-year|US}}}}}} in {{Inflation-year|US}}), it became the fifth highest-grossing tour of the year.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.pollstarpro.com/SpecialFeatures2009/2009YearEndTop50WorldwideConcertTours.pdf |title=2009 Year End Top 50 Worldwide Concert Tours |year=2010 |access-date=February 8, 2010 |magazine=[[Pollstar]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100215025847/http://www.pollstarpro.com/SpecialFeatures2009/2009YearEndTop50WorldwideConcertTours.pdf |archive-date=February 15, 2010 |url-status=dead}}</ref> In November 2009, Spears released her second greatest hits album, ''[[The Singles Collection (Britney Spears album)|The Singles Collection]]''. The album's lead and only single, "[[3 (Britney Spears song)|3]]", became her third number-one single in the U.S.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/3-to-1-britney-beats-odds-to-debut-atop-hot-100-1264189/ |title='3' To 1: Britney Beats Odds To Debut Atop Hot 100 |date=October 14, 2009 |access-date=January 4, 2010 |last=Pietroluongo |first=Silvio |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=November 22, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122142716/https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/3-to-1-britney-beats-odds-to-debut-atop-hot-100-1264189/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

In May 2010, Spears' representatives confirmed she was dating her agent, Jason Trawick, and that they had decided to end their professional relationship to focus on their personal relationship.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://people.com/celebrity/britney-spears-and-jason-trawick-split-professionally/ |title=Britney Spears and Jason Trawick Split&nbsp;– Professionally |date=May 11, 2010 |access-date=October 19, 2019 |last=Jordan |first=Julie |work=[[People (magazine)|People]] |archive-date=October 19, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019131405/https://people.com/celebrity/britney-spears-and-jason-trawick-split-professionally/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Spears designed a limited edition clothing line for [[Candie's]], which was released in stores in July 2010.<ref name="Vena">{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1642722/britney-spears-to-design-clothing-for-candies/ |title=Britney Spears To Design Clothing For Candie's |last=Vena |first=Jocelyn |date=June 30, 2010 |access-date=December 21, 2021 |publisher=MTV |archive-date=December 21, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211221174022/http://www.mtv.com/news/1642722/britney-spears-to-design-clothing-for-candies/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> In September 2010, she made a [[cameo appearance]] on a Spears-themed tribute episode of the television series ''[[Glee (TV series)|Glee]]'', titled "[[Britney/Brittany]]"; the episode drew the highest [[Nielsen ratings#Ratings/share and total viewers|Nielsen rating]]{{snd}}up to that point in the series's run<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/08/sunday-final-ratings-super-bowl-demos-galore-plus-glee-15-minute-detail/81892 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110210044917/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/02/08/sunday-final-ratings-super-bowl-demos-galore-plus-glee-15-minute-detail/81892 |url-status=dead |archive-date=February 10, 2011 |title=Sunday Final Ratings: Super Bowl Demos Galore, Plus 'Glee' 15 Minute Detail |work=TV by the Numbers |last=Seidman |first=Robert |date=February 8, 2011 |access-date=May 12, 2021 |quote=''(data for season 2 episode 11 "[[The Sue Sylvester Shuffle]]")'' 26.796 million viewers&nbsp;... 11.1/29 A18-49}}</ref>{{snd}}in the [[Nielsen ratings#Demographics|18–49 demographic]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/09/glee-ratings-britney-is-bigger-than-madonna.html |title='Glee' ratings: Britney is bigger than Madonna |first=Rick |last=Porter |work=[[Zap2it]] |publisher=[[Tribune Media Services]] |date=September 29, 2010 |access-date=September 29, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101002070944/http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/09/glee-ratings-britney-is-bigger-than-madonna.html |archive-date=October 2, 2010 |quote=''(data for season 2 episode 2 "[[Britney/Brittany]]")'' it scored a 5.9 rating among adults 18–49 (the latter figure is an all-time high for the series)}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/09/29/tuesday-finals-glee-no-ordinary-family-ncis-dancing-up-raising-hope-detroit-1-8-7-running-wilde-down/65835/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101117060620/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/09/29/tuesday-finals-glee-no-ordinary-family-ncis-dancing-up-raising-hope-detroit-1-8-7-running-wilde-down/65835 |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 17, 2010 |title=Tuesday Finals: Glee, No Ordinary Family, NCIS, Dancing Up; Raising Hope, Detroit 1–8–7, Running Wilde Down |last=Gorman |first=Bill |date=September 29, 2010 |work=TV by the Numbers |access-date=September 29, 2010 |quote=''(data for season 2 episode 2 "[[Britney/Brittany]]")'' 13.508 million viewers&nbsp;... 5.9/17 A18-49}}</ref>