Madonna in court for jury service

Madonna spent four hours in a Beverly Hills courtroom yesterday when she was called for jury service.

The singer looked exhausted when she arrived at the court after spending the previous night partying with Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore at her post-Oscars bash.

The Daily Mail reports that she hid behind sunglasses as her bag was searched and she was given a special juror's badge.

She spent her time sending text messages and drinking coffee and was at one point overheard complaining that she had managed only three hours sleep.

She was eventually dismissed after being told that she would not be needed on the jury for the forthcoming trial.