In recent years, pop phenomenon Britney Spears has gone from America's singing sweetheart to fodder for tabloids and celebrity bloggers. The singer's personal struggles, including court dates, custody battles, and rehab stints have overshadowed the starlet's career. But are things looking up for the pop performer?

Read more to see a look back at the rise, fall, and perhaps reinvention of America's pop sweetheart Britney Spears...

--Stephanie Shore, Boston.com Correspondent