Britney Spears Appeals Court Says She Was a Drug Abuser

Britney Spears not only had mental issues that landed her in a psych ward ... she was a drug abuser ... so says the California Court of Appeals.

It's pretty shocking, but new legal docs filed by Britney's own team include a 2015 decision by the appeals court which lays out Britney's struggles back in 2007 - 2008 in graphic detail.

The trigger for the new docs is an impending deposition in a case that squares Britney against her former friend and manager Sam Lutfi. Lutfi's team is about to take Britney's deposition, and her people filed a motion to keep him out of the room. The docs Britney's people filed included the 2015 decision.

The Court of Appeals chronicled the drama between Britney and Sam. The judges say when Britney and Sam met in 2007 her life was in turmoil.

Britney Spears Goes Topless For New Album Cover

Britney Spears is still trying to work her way back into the top tiers of the music industry, and she’s pulling out all the stops for latest album cover. Britney Spears has released the cover for her forthcoming album, Britney Jean, on Friday, along with a personal note thanking Team Britney for its support.

She captioned the image as such: “A personal letter from me 2 u http://bit.ly/me2ulovebrit & the cover 4 my most personal album ever #BritneyJeanAlbumCover”

Britney Spears, New Look: A Brunette?

Britney Spears has LITERALLY gone back to her roots.

The "Scream & Shout" singer "was very happy with the result," her stylist says," and "is just ready for a change in many respects... she seems very happy."

Between her hit song, her new look and her new boyfriend, David Lucado, it looks like 2013 is off to a fresh and pleasant start for the mother of two.

KEVIN FEDERLINE Owes Uncle Sam $57,000 ...

Uncle Sam has a bone to pick with Kevin Federline -- and it's not for releasing "PopoZao" -- it's because the IRS says K-Fed still owes back taxes ... to the tune of $57,615.39.

A federal tax lien was filed against Britney Spears' baby daddy... claiming K-Fed has outstanding income tax bills for the years 2009 ($30,517.16) and 2010 ($27,098.23).

Britney Spears: Is That Actually You on "Scream & Shout"? Eve Ask the Question.

Britney Spears' collabo with will.i.am doesn't sound anything like any other Britney song ... something Eve attributes to the theory that it's not actually her.

Yes, an impostor sings “Scream & Shout”, she insinuated.

"I heard it might not be Britney," Eve told Bravo's Andy Cohen when asked what she thought of the song. "That's what I heard, but you know, I don't know."

Justin Timberlake Album Art, Track List: Released!

He may have referred to Britney Spears as a bitch over the weekend.

But Justin Timberlake has definitely gives fans their first look at his upcoming album, "The 20/20 Experience."