Britney Spears' children ___1___ their father Kevin Federline. After a close-door meeting with lawyers representing Spears and Federline, a Los Angeles commissioner made no changes to the custody arrangement. Another meeting is scheduled for Feb. 19th. ___2___ was scheduled to decide to who will manage Spears’ property and financial affairs. Meanwhile, Spears remains hospitalized. A source close to her says doctors at UCLA Medical Center decided she should remain an additional two weeks.

“It’s embarrassing more than anything actually.” Heath Ledger’s hometown of Perth, Australia prepares for the arrival of his remains. Ledger’s family is expected to bring his body back this week. Many locals are upset about ___3___ that Ledger use drugs.

Grey’s Anatomy actor Justin Chambers goes from TV doctor to real life patient. Chambers ___4___ UCLA Medical Center to get help for the sleep disorder. His publicist says he checked in Monday and checked out Wednesday.


And finally a possible breakthrough in contract talks for Hollywood studios and striking writers. A source says a tentative deal could be reached as early as next week, ___5___ for the Academy Awards on Feb. 24th.