Britney Spears' new album named 'Blackout'

Troubled singer Britney Spears has revealed the name of her forthcoming album - it's called 'Blackout'.

The title of Spears' first studio album in four years "refers to blocking out negativity and embracing life fully," said the star's record label Jive.

Britney's comeback single, Gimme More, is already number three in the US singles chart - despite the Spears' shambolic  performance at last month's MTV awards.

Britney's odd behaviour of late resulted in her losing custody of her two sons earlier this week, with her ex-husband Kevin Federline being awarded custody after Spears failed to produce her driving licence and missed a test for drugs and alcohol - however the singer was granted visitation rights - but must be monitored at all times when she is with Sean Preston, two, and Jayden James, one.

Jive Records has said that Britney Spears will not be making the usual round of promotional appearances ahead of the release.

"It's not Jive's place to fashion a public-relations campaign with respect to Britney's personal issues," label spokesman Allan Mayer told MTV, "but Jive does care about her and does support her.

"There's no question that when you have someone at this level of celebrity, they become like cartoons or soap-opera characters, and we forget that they're human beings.

"People say that's the trade you make - that you have to give up your privacy or the ability to lead a normal life - but sometimes you make that bargain before you realize what it entails and it's too late."