Cheeky Britney hits the junk food and flashes her bottom one more time

Singer Britney Spears may have won one battle - having been cleared of complaints of child neglect - but it appears she is in danger of losing another, the battle of the bulge as the singer flashed her ample bottom one more time during a junk food binge following another night out.

The singer, who has struggled to regain her once lithe figure following the birth of her sons Jayden James and Sean Preston, seems to have swopped her heavy partying lifestyle for a night of snacking as she stopped at an off-licence, and later fast-food chain Taco Bell for something to eat.

Busting loose: Britney's love of junk food is taking it's toll on her body as she appears puffy-faced and her clothes don't quite cover her up
Junk driving: Britney stops off for a late-night takeaway at fast-food restaurant Taco Bell
But the threat of her expanding waistline doesn't seem to have affected the star's seemingly unhealthy appetite for her favourite take-away foods.

And unfortunately Britney's unabashed love of junk food looks as if it's taken its toll on the star's body, as she appeared puffy-faced and was pictured in a dress that failed miserably to cover her ample bottom.

Battle: Britney's return to form earlier this year appears to be on the slide as she embraces her love of junk food

Britney's new look is in stark contrast to the fitter, healthier look she showcased earlier this year as she embarked on her comeback following her split from ex-husband Federline.

Her daily dance workouts appear to have dwindled as she spends her nights out clubbing with friends including magician Criss Angel, who is reported to be working with Spears on her performance for Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards show.

Britney is set to perform two tracks, the forthcoming single "Gimme More" and a song called "Cry."

Spears dancer Ruben Dario confirmed Angel has been helping Britney with her performance, which is said to involve a hall of mirrors.

Britney was cleared of complaints to child welfare authorities after being investigated by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services following an unspecified complaint relating to sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James.

At the latest hearing in the custody battle between her and ex-husband, Kevin Federline, her lawyer, Laura Wasser, said: "It does not appear the county will pursue any action at this time."

Wasser said she does not know who complained, but added: "But I am trying to find out."