Kevin Federline is set to release a fitness DVD. The former backing dancer - the ex-husband of Britney Spears - is planning to get back into shape after piling on the pounds and wants to cash in on his potentially buff body by sharing his exercise secrets.

He is reported as saying: “I plan to get back to looking ripped and sexy again - I know I have let it all go but watch me fly this year.”

The 30-year-old is hoping to release the DVD in January 2009. Kevin, who reached a custody agreement over his two sons with Britney earlier this week, recently admitted his weight has ballooned because of the “pressure of looking after my children”.

Kevin retained sole legal and physical custody of Sean Preston, two, and 21-month-old Jayden James, while Britney was given visitation rights. If the dancer does release an exercise DVD, he will be following in the footsteps of a host of celebrities who have branched out into the health and fitness industry.

In 2005, US TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey released a DVD and book featuring 10 steps to a better body. She also had a diet - the Oprah Plan - named after her. Supermodel Heidi Klum published a book featuring exercise routines, while Carmen Electra released DVDs showing how to get in shape by performing stripteases and pole dancing.

Britney Spears spent the weekend with her mother Lynne in California. The troubled 26 year-old singer - who is reportedly set to regain joint custody of sons Sean Preston and Jayden James in a new arrangement with ex-husband Kevin Federline - enjoyed a shopping trip with her mother before going out to dinner at the nearby Bond St. restaurant.

A source at the eatery said: “They had a girls’ dinner of salad, sushi rolls, and fish with two of Britney’s friends. Britney walked in with a big smile and introduced her mom to the staff. She looked gorgeous, and I have never seen her in a better mood. She was laughing the whole time she was here. Britney seemed to have the best time hanging out with her mom and friends.”

Lynn arrived in California on Wednesday, after spending time with Britney’s sister Jamie Lynn, who recently gave birth to daughter Maddie Briann, her first child with fiance Casey Aldridge.

Meanwhile, Britney is reportedly “excited” about getting her career back on track, and has filmed a video segment for Madonna’s upcoming ‘Sticky and Sweet’ tour.

A source said: “Britney is excited, but in a grown-up way. She has come a long way in the last year. Working with Madonna is a dream, but I think Britney feels like it’s one she has earned.”

Britney and Madonna reportedly appear together in the video wearing bandages which they will remove to reveal tiny bondage pants and knee-high boots.

I’m sure most of those firefighters, police, and paramedics hoped they’d seen the last of Britney. Not so fast, though….

All of those who responded to her home during her meltdown will have to testify Monday at her custody hearing. They were subpoenaed by K-Fed’s attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan.

As of right now, Britney is temporarily forbidden to visit her children. Monday’s court session will determine if that suspension will be continued. If so, she may not see them until April, when the actual custody trial starts.

Just when you thought things couldn’t get worse for Britney Spears, it is revealed that her lawyers have dumped her. Her representatives have filed legal papers withdrawing themselves from the huge custody battle between the troubled pop princess and her former hubby Kevin Federline.

Although it’s hardly surprising after Britney failed to turn up to her rescheduled deposition yesterday. This makes it the fifth time this appointment has failed to happen in this case. Last month the Toxic singer claimed to be ‘too ill’ to attend, but was then snapped partying with pals that same evening.

A source says, “The fact that Britney didn’t show up was a factor in her lawyers’ decision to withdraw as counsel, but it was only one of many reasons. Her whole life has become insane and it’s impossible for anyone to get through to her.”

Oh dear.

Who hasn’t run a red light? C’mon honestly… Millions of people do, every year (some probably have their kids in the car too), and aren’t labeled bad parents, but then again, I suppose you’re only a bad parent if you are Britney Spears doing it and if TMZ.com’s scum are filming it from behind while another one of their photogs are popping flashes in your face from the front (to make sure that you can’t see the light). Setup perhaps? TMZ hired by team Kevin Federline? You decide… This whole thing is sick! I would never go so far as to pass judgment on anyone’s parenting skills or sanity for such a minor traffic infraction that was clearly an attempt to get away from the stalkerazzi… And for the record, if you have watched the video, you know the statement “she sped through the light” from the above article is completely bogus. Britney Spears drove through the intersection at a snail’s pace… They make it sound like she was practicing for the Indy 500. I think it’s high time that the media leave Britney and her family alone… Enough is enough.

Since Britney only has limited visitation rights, why should she be required to undergo drug test when she is not seeing the kids? Why is she required to standby 24/7 * 7 days for drug testing? Can anyone be always on standby 24/7 * 7 days, not even to mentioned just for drug testing? Are the judge and attorneys on 24/7 * 7 days for their client? Is a judge passing a ridiculous ruling and allow Mr Kfred and his attorney to abuse the court for personal financial gains again? Britney also has her own life to lead, move on from her disastrous divorce and deserves to be happy not just for the kids. Does any parents out there really dedicated their whole life for their kids to expect Britney to do that? Is Britney the goddess to set that example? The judge should slammed Mr Kfred and his attorney for using the court time and again, to humiliate an individual causing unnecessary stress, wasting court time for personal financial gains!