Britney Spears, Chad Hardcastle, Sam Lutfi Party in L.A.

Is Adnan Ghalib a thing of the past?

We doubt it, but it certainly seems that the recently inseparable beau of Britney Spears was AWOL as the train wreck spent Saturday night with her close friend and "manager," Sam Lutfi, and his strange new "pal," Chad Hardcastle.

To kick off their night of partying, Spears and Sam Lutfi hit up one of Britney's favorite eateries. No, not Taco Bell or McDonald's. Jerry's Deli style.

Spears was driven around Hollywood by good ol' Osama before picking up her new "friend," named Chad Hardcastle, over in West Hollywood.

He may not even understand his role in her life, but Chad Hardcastle (left) has been hanging out with Britney Spears over the past week. And Sam Lutfi.

A source reportedly close to the trio was quoted as saying:

"The mystery surrounding Britney Spears' entourage member Chad Hardcastle continues. A multi-millionaire pastor's son from Florida, he's rumored to be the man Britney's companion / manager, Sam Lutfi, wants her to date."

Throughout the evening, Chad turned the tables and took pictures of the paparazzi surrounding Spears. Well, he certainly fits right in there.