a relationship with paparazzi Adnan Ghalib. [ 93 ] 2008–present: Conservatorship,  Circus  and The Circus Starring Britney Spears Spears at the album release party of  Circus  and her 27th birthday party. On January 3, 2008, Spears refused to relinquish custody of her sons to Federline's representatives. She was hospitalized at  Cedars-Sinai