britround6.jpgTo pick up where we last left off, on November 28, Britney left a West Hollywood Italian restaurant with a glass of wine in one hand and a cig in the other, and proceeded to get behind the wheel of her Porsche, which she had apparently forgotten how to drive -- she got assistance from photographers who reminded her that the ignition is to the left of the steering while on her sports car ... Then a week later, Britney emerged for an evening at Les Deux with a new brunette look -- maybe this was the beginning of her hair obsession that later turned sour in the form of her going bald?


britround7.jpgThen two days later, it was back to work for Britney. Britney was being heavily criticized for her new partying ways and she slowed down just long enough to get herself into the studio to record. But her attention was diverted by a young music producer named JR Rotem. X17 brought you the exclusive pix of the couple's makeout session at a West Hollywood cafe.


Britney Spears britround8.jpgIn the week that followed, Britney made a series of boobalicious appearances -- from nightclubs to Christmas shopping.

lots more pix inside ...