Britney Spears has been without a manager for some time now ... she fired Larry Rudolph because she says he's the one that 'forced' her into rehab.
Britney has sobered up to the fact that she needs a mega-super manager to take her to the comeback she needs!
So, Britney has hired Jeff Kwatinez of The Firm to help her.
Kwatinez was working with Kelly Clarkson, but she fired him earlier this year.
So, will this be the magical element that will make Britney's comeback into the music business possible? We'll wait & see!

On another note, Britney was spotted with kids Sean Preston & Jayden James going to Italian restaurant Cravings in Hollywood. She seemed really nice in a black dress & black pumps ... her hair up in a bundle. Is she cleaning up?
I hope so! I wouldn't want but the good for her & her kids ... Good Luck Britney!