She’s been keeping super busy with a career comeback in the works and a custody battle that’s finally over.  And yesterday (July 20th), Britney Spears treated herself to a day of shopping to unwind.

The “Gimme More” singer was spotted shopping in Calabasas with a couple of assistants, stopping into the M. Fredric boutique before emerging with a bag full of finds.

Making her first appearance at a social event in some time, Britney Spears was on the blue carpet in support of last night’s Generation Rescue benefit fundraiser.

Hosted by Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy, Generation Rescue follows a mission to “continue to discover and share the truth with families about the potential cause of their child’s Neurological Disorders so they can focus on effective treatments.”

In a somewhat surprising turn of events, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline have finally come to a settlement in their long-running custody battle. 

According to K-Fed’s lawman Mark Vincent Kaplan, the current arrangement will involve K-Fed taking over the parenting reins, with the “Gimme More” singer having visitation rights.

It seems that Britney Spears’ summer is going to be filled with more than rest and relaxation… as her manager, Larry Rudolph, made a big career announcement on Tuesday - telling that the “Gimme More” pop star is hard at work on her yet-to-be-titled new album. 

“Britney Spears is spending her summer in the recording studio, working on a brand new album,” Rudolph announced in a statement released by Jive Records. “She’s working with a team of top-notch producers and songwriters, and we’re very excited about what she’s accomplished so far. No album release date has been confirmed yet.”

Making the most of her trip out to the west coast, Lynne Spears has been enjoying a little mother/daughter bonding time with her eldest daughter Britney over the past few days.

According to a People magazine report, the Spears gals teamed up for an overnight visit with the “Gimme More” singer’s sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, at Britney’s Studio City home last night (July 12).

They teamed up way back when on “Me Against the Music,” and now it sounds like Britney Spears and Madonna will be once again working together.

As part of her ultimate comeback agenda, the “Piece of Me” songstress will reportedly be filming a virtual segment to be used on Madge’s upcoming world tour.

Britney Spears: No Emmy Nod 2008-07-03 12:01:00

Earlier this week Britney Spears and Kevin Federline were unable to come to an agreement regarding the custody of their sons Jayden James and Sean Preston.  And yesterday the “Gimme More” songstress was spotted paying her lawyer a visit.

Miss Spears and her bodyguard were seen arriving at her lawyer’s office in Los Angeles, California looking serious.  Brit sported a summery pink top with Capri jeans and a pair of heeled sandals.

For awhile now she’s been giving it her all, trying to get her personal and professional life back on track.  And the latest update in the Britney Spears comeback story is that she may be considering a performance at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.

According to MTV Networks Music President Van Toffler, they may be in the position to invite the “Gimme More” singer back to the stage for the 2008 show. He told press, “Everyone deserves a second chance or third chance, right?”

With all of the celebrity restaurant appearances these days, you gotta wonder - does anyone cook anymore?  Last night, Britney Spears was spotted out to dinner at Sur restaurant in West Hollywood.

The “Gimme More” songstress looked flirty in a black-with-embroidered-designs minidress teamed with a pair of massive platform heels and an oversized black handbag.

Fresh off of a courtroom victory, Britney Spears was spotted out on a trip to West Hollywood’s Fred Segal for a little afternoon shopping on Tuesday (June 24).

Earlier in the day, the “Gimme More” singer attended a hearing with ex-husband Kevin Federline - during which Britney was reportedly granted overnight visitation with her two sons, Jayden James and Sean Preston.

Believe it or not Britney Spears and Kevin Federline still haven’t ironed out all of the details regarding the custody of their two sons Jayden James and Sean Preston.

And the ex-couple was back in court this morning for yet another visitation hearing.  Apparently the “Gimme More” singer is saying ‘gimme more visitation,’ seeking an arrangement above and beyond her current three-a-week supervised visits.

Britney Spears: Ready For Auntie Duties 2008-06-19 23:54:00

Following a hectic day in which she welcomed a niece into the world, Britney Spears was spotted out at a convenience store near her home in Kentwood, Louisiana on Thursday (June 19).

Earlier in the day, the Gimme More singer visited her sister at the Mississippi Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, Mississippi, where Jamie-Lynn gave birth to a baby girl named Maddie Briann.

Playing the role of supportive big sister, Britney Spears is bedside with her Nickelodeon star sis, Jamie-Lynn, at the Mississippi Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, Mississippi.

The Gimme More singer has made the cross-country trip as Jamie-Lynn is expected to be giving birth to her first child today (June 19).

She’s been working overtime on getting in shape and reclaiming her public sanity, so it only makes sense that Britney Spears would treat herself to a relaxing weekend in Las Vegas.

The “Piece of Me” songstress was spotted cooling off at the pool outside of her hotel, looking playful in a pink and orange psychedelic-patterned bikini.

While Britney Spears appears intent on getting back in shape and staying healthy, the “Gimme More” singer can’t help but indulge her sweet tooth, even when she’s working out.

Earlier today (June 11), Spears was spotted double-fisting a Sprite and a sweet coffee drink while entering the Culver City Bally’s gym.

Britney Spears Keeps on Workin’ It 2008-06-10 12:20:00

With a big video shoot in London, England coming up next week (for her new single Radar), Britney Spears is all about getting in tip top shape.

To that end, the “Piece of Me” songstress was spotted at her local Bally’s Total Fitness last evening looking toned and smiling big for the paparazzi.

Britney Spears’ International Video Shoot 2008-06-09 18:48:00

Back in her days of wild and erratic behavior, Britney Spears was a big fan of Rite Aid.  But now that she’s cleaned up her act, it seems she prefers CVS for random errand running.

The “Gimme More” songstress was spotted stopping by a Malibu location of the drug chain yesterday afternoon dressed in thin green sleeveless dress along with a pair of tan suede boots and a pair of aviator sunglasses.

Taking a break from her usual routine of working out and recording, Britney Spears was spotted out and about with her assistant in Studio City yesterday afternoon.

The “Gimme More” singer was all about furniture shopping, spending ample time picking out some new items for her home, and looking fit and trim in a pair of distressed jeans and a summery purple top.