Britney Spears is making nice with estranged manager Larry Rudolph. He's the man responsible for discovering Britney and crafting her early career. The two worked together for nine years before the relationship fell apart in 2006. Larry briefly re-entered the picture in 2007 but was publicly blamed by Britney for her unwilling stint in rehab.
It's unknown how long Larry has been back in Britney's corner but a source confirms to E! Online that he's working with the erratic pop star.
Dad Jamie Spears has been a long-time public supporter of Larry but "it's unclear whether he had any part in reforging the partnership."
The recent minor but noteworthy turnaround in Britney's career, with a critically hailed appearance on How I Met Your Mother, may be an early indication that Larry's influence will give Brit a fighting chance at a comeback.