Britney Spears Idol manager

Britney Spears has hired Kelly Clarkson's former manager, Jeff Kwatinetz.

Britney sacked her manager, Larry Rudolph, in April - just six months after rehiring him - while the 'American Idol' winner fired Kwatinetz in June.

Britney is hoping Kwatinetz, who is CEO of The Firm - one of Hollywood's most powerful talent agencies - can help her rebuild her image and launch her comeback.