The Sun:

BRITNEY SPEARS is on course for a head-to-head album battle with pop's ultimate fallen diva - WHITNEY HOUSTON.
The clash was set up because Brit has impressed label chiefs so much with her new material.
Brit has spent the past two years shaving her bonce, flashing her undercarriage, divorcing her husband and crashing cars - but finally seems to have got her act together.
After the poor reception for her most recent album Blackout, label bosses thought their wayward artist had blown it. But impressive demos from recent studio work reignited their faith. Now they are confident she can crush ageing Whitney in a Christmas scrap.
A label source said: ''Britney has been on fire in the studio of late.
''During recording sessions for the last album she was consumed by her chaotic private life.
''But she is determined to make a triumphant comeback. Top brass have been amazed by the quality of tracks they've heard. Whitney is set for another relaunch at the same time later in the year. They are determined Brit will come out on top.''