Britney Spears blames the paparazzi for her infamous meltdown - insisting their constant pursuit for photos led her into a downward spiral. The star was hospitalized twice earlier this year and lost custody of her sons Sean Preston, three, and two-year-old Jayden James after a series of public meltdowns, including a headline-grabbing incident when she shaved off all her hair. The pop superstar has since got her life back on track, winning three awards at the MTV VMAS in September and enjoying huge success when her comeback single Womanizer made the biggest chart jump to number one in Billboard Hot 100 history.

Usher has confirmed he's set to become a dad again. After weeks of speculation, the R&B star has revealed his wife Tameka Foster is pregnant with the couple's second child, which is due next month.Speaking to reporters backstage at his Wednesday night concert at Los Angeles’ Club Nokia, the Yeah! singer said, "It's one of the best Christmas gifts there is.”