Professionally, Britney Spears has a lot to feel good about: Her new album, Femme Fatale, is receiving the best reviews of her almost-20-year career. “I’ve worked so hard on this album, so it’s really refreshing,” she says.
On preparing for her upcoming tour:
“I love to dance, so it’s very exciting. The tour rehearsals have been going really well. I think it will be my best show yet.”On how being a mom affected how she approaches her career:
“I think things through a little bit more, and I worry a lot. I’m more straightforward, and I speak up more than I did before. When I was younger, I wouldn’t speak up as much, but now that I’m a mom, things have changed.”What don’t people know about you?
“I’m pretty normal, you know? Like I said, the type of day I love is just like everybody else’s. I’m like everybody else.” READ THE FULL INTERVIEW
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