"For a growing number of people and businesses," writes the Associated Press' Jeremy Herron, "Britney's saga is about money: Every time she sinks to new lows, cash flows. And these days, no one is above the fray." Not even the Associated Press!

And wouldn't Herron know: His wire service alerted all employees that Britney is a big deal again, even though she's such a wretched mess that that they've already prepped her obit. But there he goes, bouncing between the revenues of the tabloids, celebrity blogs, photo agencies, and entertainment shows — and glossing over any notion that the AP might also be inhaling a slice of the pie.