Britney Spears was dropped by her management team, The Firm, on Monday following a rash of recent erratic behavior. Britney hired former Kelly Clarkson manager Jeff Kwatinetz in August. The change in management may affect the scheduled November 13 release of her fifth studio album.

Jeff released the following statement:

“It saddens us to confirm media reports that we have terminated our professional relationship with Britney Spears.” “We believe Britney is enormously talented, and has made a terrific record, but current circumstances have prevented us from properly doing our job.”