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Britney Spears files for divorce Britney Spears files for divorce
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Pop star Britney Spears and her husband, Kevin Federline, have filed for divorce, court officials in Los Angeles say.Pop star Britney Spears and her husband, Kevin Federline, have filed for divorce, court officials in Los Angeles say.
Spears, 24, who married 28-year-old Federline in 2004, will seek custody of their two children, court papers say.Spears, 24, who married 28-year-old Federline in 2004, will seek custody of their two children, court papers say.
The documents cited "irreconcilable differences" for the divorce.The documents cited "irreconcilable differences" for the divorce.
Spears's previous marriage, to childhood friend Jason Alexander, was annulled two days after the couple exchanged vows in Las Vegas in 2004.Spears's previous marriage, to childhood friend Jason Alexander, was annulled two days after the couple exchanged vows in Las Vegas in 2004.
BRITNEY'S LIFE AND TIMES 2 Dec 1981 - Britney Spears born in Kentwood, Louisiana1992 - Spears chosen for the All New Mickey Mouse ClubOctober 1998 - releases debut single, Baby One More TimeJanuary 1999 - Debut single and album both top chartsMay 2000 - releases second album, Oops!... I Did It Again3 Jan 2003 - Marries childhood friend Jason Alexander - the marriage is annulled after 55 hoursSeptember 2004 - Marries Kevin Federline after whirlwind romance14 September 2005 - Gives birth to Sean Preston Federline7 February 2006 - Photos of Spears driving with her infant son on her lap are publishedJune 2006 - A tearful and heavily pregnant Spears goes on TV to deny her marriage is in trouble12 September 2006 - Gives birth to second son - Jayden James6 November 2006 - Appears on Late Night with David Letterman without wedding ring7 November 2006 - Files for divorce
Spears gave birth to her first child by Federline - Sean Preston - last year.Spears gave birth to her first child by Federline - Sean Preston - last year.
The couple announced the birth of their second child, named as Jayden James Federline in the divorce paper, in September.The couple announced the birth of their second child, named as Jayden James Federline in the divorce paper, in September.
Rumours denied The documents state the day of separation as 6 November.
Spears, a former teen idol, has sold more than 60 million albums since her pop debut in 1998. In the papers, Spears asks that each party pay their own legal fees and does not request spousal support.
She also requests assets including "miscellaneous jewellery and other personal effects" and her earnings from after the separation date be confirmed as separate from her husband's property.
Spears has sold more than 60 million albums since her pop debut in 1998.
Worth $123m
Her personal wealth was estimated at about $123m in 2004 by Forbes business magazine.Her personal wealth was estimated at about $123m in 2004 by Forbes business magazine.
Federline, a rapper whose own music career has met with limited success, has two children by his former partner, TV actress Shar Jackson.Federline, a rapper whose own music career has met with limited success, has two children by his former partner, TV actress Shar Jackson.
The state of Spears's and Federline's marriage has been the focus of intense media speculation for months, with repeated reports the couple were planning to divorce.The state of Spears's and Federline's marriage has been the focus of intense media speculation for months, with repeated reports the couple were planning to divorce.
Last December, Spears's spokeswoman Leslie Sloan denied reports the pair were planning to split and that Federline was seeking a $125m divorce settlement. Last December Spears's spokeswoman Leslie Sloan denied reports the pair were planning to split and that Federline was seeking a $125m divorce settlement.
"The story is untrue and hurtful," she said. "They are as normal as other couples. They fight, and they make up. They are fine and happy.""The story is untrue and hurtful," she said. "They are as normal as other couples. They fight, and they make up. They are fine and happy."