Britney Spears Brings an Old Friend Back for Circus Tour

In addition to having her kids and K-Fed tag along for most of her upcoming tour, it appears that Britney has added yet another familiar face - her former friend and personal assistant, Felicia Culotta. And while it would be a nice break for Culotta if she had been lounging by the pool when Brit's call came in, she actually is leaving a stronger team to join Britney. Culotta had been working with the Jonas Brothers.

So Felicia's definitely the one taking the bigger chance in this particular instance. She's leaving the comfort and stability of the Jonas Brothers - and their global success - to rejoin Britney in what everyone hopes will be her long-awaited return to glory. Felicia does appear to have some real feelings for Britney and she addressed those with this recent quote: "Sadly, I am really going to miss the Jonas boys, but I felt I had to be a part of this exciting time in Britney's career. I love Britney and missed her dearly."

That sounds pretty sincere - at least as far as these sorts of things go. Of course, Britney surely required the consent of her father before she would be allowed to add such a potentially volatile player as Culotta to her staff. Felicia was with Britney when things first started to unravel and she's no doubt seen how dark it can get when Britney derails. But now she's back and the entire Britney brand is ready to make a roaring comeback. Felicia may just be the final piece of the puzzle.