I wonder… did she get more press when she was a pop star? Or more press now that she’s a married mom, and mom-to-be? It’s a toss up, really.

Since Sunday, details from the pre-taped heart-to-heart have been leaking faster than the identity of CIA covert operatives.

Exhibit A: A pretty complete account of the interview from E!.

Exhibit B: Video clips from the interview already available on MSNBC.

Exhibit C: A cornucopia of quotes variously leading stories from the Chicago Tribune to China’s Xinhua:

Quick review:

- Britney says her marriage is “awesome” and denies she and K-Fed are divorcing: “I think everybody should be pro-love.”

- Britney blames the paparazzi for ruining her life: “I’m (an) emotional wreck right now.”

- Britney defends her Sean Preston dangerous driving: “I did it with my dad. I’d sit on his lap and I drive. We’re country.”

- Britney cries!

“Both Britney’s publicists and NBC ratings strategists want to make sure we’re sufficiently hooked so they can reel us right in when the interview airs — TWICE — on Thursday (both on “Today” and “Dateline”). But this time they have gone too far. TMI already. It’s like revealing the end of a movie then asking me to pay first-run prices. I’m not interested anymore.” Source]

This tells me only one thing - - the whole nation mournes over her admission that her and KFed’s marriage is ‘awesome’ not splitting up. That’s the only way I can explain it!