It's Alli Sims! Out and about in the Big Apple with some gal pals. Lookin', uh, good! I think? What's the verdict on her these days - loves or hates?

We haven't seen Britney's cuz ex-assistant in a while, but last night, photogs snapped a shot of Alli Sims leaving Guy's!

Wonder what she's been up to lately...and more importantly, whether or not she's had any contact with Britney!

This girl just can't catch a break!

It seems StarzLife has received a copy of a letter sent to Britney Spears' former... whatever... by her management team asking for money they're owed!

According to the letter written by producer Nathan Folks, Alli "lied about your relationship with Sam Lufti and Claus Hjelmbak and the sneaky financial deal that ultimately collapsed your relationship with the entire Spears family." (These back end deals would get her rent paid all the way through 2008, as well.) Not good business, Alli!

Still planning on releasing that album?

While Brit's family was in NYC to support her amazing return to the stage, one former member of her entourage was left behind in LA: "cousin"/assistant Alli Sims.

Although Alli was a constant companion during the "dark days", we get the impression that she really cared about her cuz, and she sort of seems sad here (leaving Bardot) without her!

Or maybe she's just sad because her own singing career never seemed to get off the ground!

Well, wonder no more! We spotted Alli at Koi last night, and she was polite as photogs snapped away. Think she's still in touch with Brit?

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Page Six reports that Britney Spears' cousin Alli Sims - who once acted as her personal assistant - is still banned from speaking to Brit... because of the rules father Jamie has enforced!

"When [Britney's] dad gained control, he put some rules down... it's just best for her to not communicate with a lot of people," explains Alli, who's currently working on her music in Nashville, Tennessee.

Will the former BFFs reunite? "I have no idea," Alli says. "I miss her every day." She also adds that "my main concern is her being OK."

Think this is really all Jamie Spears' doing? Or is it possible that this is partly Britney's wish as well?

Where did half of Hollywood go after the Maxim party? Crown Bar, of course!

The hot spot saw the likes of various celebs Wednesday night, including Brit's old pal Alli Sims (in a leopard-print dress), Audrina Patridge (who didn't stay long as her friends weren't allowed in), Nick Lachey (sans Vanessa), Lauren Conrad (with Lo, not Audrina!) and even the epitome of grace, Mary Carey.

In fact, there were so many stars and starlets out last night that we put together a gallery for your viewing pleasure...

By "pain", of course, we Le Pain Quotidien - that's where we caught Britney's former friend on a lunch date with a mystery man!

Unfortunately, when we tried to catch up with Alli as she and her boy returned to her car, she proved to be a little reluctant, refusing to comment on anything Britney- or Jamie Lynn-related. Heck, she wouldn't even let the name of her new beau slip - anyone recognize him?