Is Britney Spears officially retiring from her singing career?
Britney Spears longtime manager Larry Rudolph has resigned, citing the singers intention to officially retire as his reason for stepping down. Rudolph announced his departure from the post in a letter written to Britneys father, Jamie Spears, and attorney Jodi Montgomery  the Toxic stars co-conservators. Loss of communication  In the letter, Rudolph said that while he has been working as Britneys manager for much of her 25-year career, he hasnt communicated with her in over two and a half years. He also stated that he has never been a part of the controversy surrounding the singers conservatorship  which she is requesting be removed, after it was put in place in 2008 following her public breakdown. Britney Spears intends to officially retire  It has been over 2 1/2 years since Britney and I last communicated, at which time she informed me she wanted to take an indefinite work hiatus, Rudolph began. Earlier today, I became aware that Britney had been voicing her intention to officially retire. I have never been a part of the conservatorship nor its operations, so I am not privy to many of these details. I was originally hired at Britneys request to help manage and assist her with her career. And as her manager, I believe it is in Britneys best interest for me to resign from her team as my professional services are no longer needed. Please accept this letter as my formal resignation.  25 years together  He continued: I will always be incredibly proud of what we accomplished over our 25 years together. I wish Britney all the health and happiness in the world, and Ill be there for her if she ever needs me again, just as I always have been.  Britneys conservatorship battle  Rudolphs resignation comes after Britney hit headlines worldwide when she addressed the court publicly for the first time in her legal battle with her family last month.