Britney Spears - In:Demand UK Interview

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Britney Spears - BBC Radio 1 Interview

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Britney's MTV Interview - Unedited

This is the original, uncut interview that was hosted by MTV. This had taken place on the same day that Britney had filmes her VMA spot and her segment, I believe. To watch the full interview click 'Read More'...

Britney in Harper's Bazaar

Check out the upcoming issue of Harper's Bazaar featuring Britney, out May 31. In the new issue, Britney tells about hair, fashion, and her guilty pleasures! Click "Read More" to read with full interview and photos from the new shoot.

Interview:

Britney Spears is on the phone from rehearsals in Los Angeles, where she is busy singing, dancing, and "It's Britney, bitch"-ing in preparation for her summer tour. She sounds energized and positive, occasionally flashing a wry sense of humor that those who see her only on TV and in the tabloids never glimpse.

Professionally, Britney 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. "I feel like I'm drinking a tall glass of homemade sweet tea on a really hot, beautiful day."

LAURA BROWN: What has been your best fashion look?

BRITNEY SPEARS: I went to the Grammys in 2002, and I had really curly, curly hair. I had a red dress on. It wasn't short and saucy; it was a long red dress. That dress was fun.

LB: What was your biggest fashion mistake?

BS: Ten years ago at the Billboard awards, I wore this orange hat and orange bra and orange booty pants and purple fishnets. Oh, and I had an orange jacket on.

LB: Was it Halloween?

BS [laughs]: No, it wasn't Halloween. I actually thought I looked hot at the time. But, um, I definitely stood out. I thought it was just a marvelous idea to wear this purple and orange outfit; it was like high school colors. I was a cheerleader for a school I didn't know. People were talking about it, but not in a good way.

LB: Your hair is looking long and lustrous. Are you whipping it back and forth?

BS: Yeah, I love ponytails. I'm a wash-and-go girl. But, oh yeah, I like to whip it.

LB: Are you enjoying dancing again?

BS: 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.

LB: Will you pull out any giant snakes?

BS: Ha, we'll see about that. Hopefully, I won't be in the wilderness onstage.

LB: What songs get you moving?

BS: I love "S&M" and "Only Girl" by Rihanna; that's why I jumped on the "S&M" remix. She's really cool. I like her a lot.

LB: Everybody has Bieber fever. Have you met Justin? Would you ever want to work with him?

BS: I think he's adorable. I just saw his movie, and I really didn't realize how big he was. He's enormous; he's just Mr. Man. A lot of the movie is really similar to what I did when I was starting out. I did a promo tour for a year, going into radio stations and all that. It was so cool to see our similarities.

LB: "It's Britney, bitch" is classic, but you say you're less bitchy than impatient. What makes you impatient?

BS: When things take a long time, I just get really stubborn. When I know that things are supposed to go a certain way [laughs] and when it's my time of the month.

LB: What makes you laugh uncontrollably?

BS: Usually when people trip or fall or run into something. Not to be mean, but I can't help it. If they really hurt themselves, then I feel bad, but if they accidentally do it and they stand up and act cool like nobody saw them, I have to laugh.

LB: It's been eight years since you kissed Madonna onstage at the MTV awards. What have you learned from her?

BS: I actually saw her a couple of weeks ago at a party. I guess she's really taught me to stay true to myself. That seems like a simple thing to say, but she taught me through action, not just by saying it. There are so many people around you that have opinions, but you just have to listen to your instincts.

LB: You've said Jennifer Lopez inspires you professionally. Would you ever want to be a judge on American Idol?

BS: I would! That would be awesome. I wouldn't be a tough judge, though.

LB: What do you think of Lady Gaga?

BS: She's unique and extremely talented. I love her spin on everything.

LB: On your Web site, you have a "BS Alert" where you clear up gossip. Have you ever been tempted to make something up to see what happens?

BS: No way! They make up enough stories without my help.

LB: How has being a mom affected how you approach your career?

BS: 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.

LB: Would you like to get married again? More kids?

BS: I've thought about both, so if the timing was right ...

LB: Could you see your sons performing?

BS: If they have a love and passion for the arts and that's what they want to do, then so be it. They are both little actors and so charismatic, I wouldn't be surprised at all.

LB: Which one of your hits made you realize you'd made it?

BS: From the beginning, probably "... Baby One More Time." I haven't seen that video in such a long time.

LB: What's your favorite video?

BS: "Overprotected." I just think it says a lot. It was directed so well, it was really colorful, and the dancing was amazing.

LB: Who is your greatest inspiration musically?

BS: Whitney Houston. I've loved her since I was a kid.

LB: If you met yourself at a party, what would you think?

BS: If I met me, I would say a quick hello and then think that I was a really nice girl.

LB: What is your perfect day, morning through to night?

BS: Getting up with coffee--two cups of coffee. Having a good workout, taking a swim, my boys being there and just having a good day at the pool--we have a theme-park slide. We'd have snow cones, then I'd go to the movies and spend time with my boyfriend. Maybe a Femme Fatale moment [laughs].

LB: What is your guilty pleasure?

BS: Bapchi's caramel toffee from Vosges. They were in my hotel room, and I made everyone bring them from their rooms.

LB: What don't people know about you?

BS: 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. 

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Brtiney Answers Fan Questions!

Britney answered 10 questions from fans on Saturday Night Online. Though many fans thought this was going to be a filmed thing, it's simply her answers in text. To read all the answered questions, click 'Read More'....

When did you know you wanted to be a singer?
I genuinely loved to sing from a really young age, and when I was eight years old, I competed in a talent show. I knew after that, without a doubt, I wanted to be a singer. I always knew it was going to be a big part of my life. I could feel it.


How different is Femme Fatale from Circus?
I wanted Femme Fatale to be empowering and much more upbeat. I think it's a bit more risky and outrageous than Circus. I see every song as being unique with a lot of meaning.


What is your favorite song on Femme Fatale?
I like Till the World Ends the most. I love to dance and the idea of dancing forever. It's sexy, powerful, and makes you move. I also love this song because I had so much fun making this video and I think everyone will see why.


How do you feel knowing you're the most important person in your fans lives?
That's so flattering! That's what keeps me going every day. My fans are so amazingly supportive and I am so appreciative of that!


What do you think about Justin Bieber?
I think he is an extremely talented artist who has achieved so much already. We'll definitely be seeing a lot more of him.


What can we expect from your next video?
I worked with Ray Kay, and he is just an amazing director! I think it's a sultry, sexy video that is upbeat and enticing...I love the story that unfolds int he video...its unexpected. I can't wait for everyone to see!


Will you have a DVD release of the Femme Fatale tour?
This is something I've thought about and would love to offer my fans...Maybe!


Have all your dreams you had as a kid come true?
Most of them have come true...more than I could imagine in a lot of ways. I still have goals that I want to achieve and am working hard to get there. Most of all, its been better than I ever expected, and I'm so grateful.


Who were some of your favorite artists growing up?
My favorite artists were Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Whitney Houston. Their talent, style, and dancing motivated me and I loved how they were always so innovative and paved the way for many artists. They showed me how to step out of the box and be different than everybody else.


Who is your fashion inspiration?
I love how put together, pretty, and feminine Sarah Jessica Parker dresess. I also love Jennifer Lopez' individual and sexy style.

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Do your kids like the new record? What have they said about it?
Yes. They definitely dance to it but its kind of funny because they are still confused .... It’s like, ‘who is this Britney Spears singer in contrast to mommy?’ Read the rest of the interview by clicking "Continue Reading"..

How has your involvement in the record-making process changed over the years?
I have always been heavily involved in every album I have ever made. I'm very stubborn when it comes to recording and will only record songs I love, which is why it takes me a long time to make an album. I have to feel connected before I record and the song has to spark something inside me. Very few songs do that. I guess it's a good process because I love all of my music. I know there are a lot of artists that hate songs they recorded. I don’t feel that way.

What was your idea for the overall sound of this album?
I wanted to make a fresh-sounding album for the clubs or something that you play in your car when you're going out at night that gets you excited but I wanted it to sound different from everything else out right now. I also wanted to experiment with all the different types of music I love which is why you hear a mixture of pop, hip-hop and dance throughout the album. I also really wanted to play with my voice and change up my sound here and there which was really fun.

You hear traces of some real cutting-edge dance music on the album – for instance, the dubstep break on “Hold It Against Me." How do you find new sounds?
I listen to a lot of different music from all over the world and I guess I just gravitate towards what sounds fresh and what makes me want to move. I really didn’t want to record anything on this album that could be mistaken for anyone else out there. I think my first two singles, “Hold It Against Me” and “Till The World Ends,” sound completely different from anything else and I think when my fans hear the rest of Femme Fatale they'll see how fresh every song is.

Do you still go out to clubs? What kind of dance music do you like?
I don’t go out that much anymore but when I do, I definitely like to go out and dance. I'm a big vibe person when it comes to music so a song really has to make me feel a certain way in order for me to fall in love with it. I love hard pounding dance songs with really beautiful melodies over them. Those are my favorites.

What kind of music do you listen to at home?
I love the Peas but I also love Deadmau5. I guess I’m all over the place. Lately I have been listening to Robyn and Adele non-stop but I also love to find new artists that very few people know about. It's one of my favorite things to do because it's like being part of a secret. Friends and people around me are always showing me new artists that they love and that's how I learned about Sabi and ended up working with her on “(Drop Dead) Beautiful.” I have always wanted to feature a new artist on one of my albums and she is really cool.

What led to your collaboration with willi.am? What was it like working with him?
The Peas make incredibly catchy, fun pop/dance records and I LOVE will.i.am's style. I have always wanted to do a song with him and would love to work with him more in the future. He is so interesting.

Dr. Luke has become a big-name producer in his own right since your last album – is it different working with him now?
Not really. We have known each other for a really long time. Most people don't know this but we actually worked together when I was recording “Blackout.” He was incredible back then and he has only gotten better over the years.

Dr. Luke said last fall that "I want [the sound] to get harder in some ways, and maybe a little more deep into electronic -- grimier." Did you have that same agenda for the album? Do you feel like you accomplished that?
When we first sat down to talk about Femme Fatale I knew I wanted to make a dance album that was ahead of everything else out there but unique to me which is why I was so picky with the recording process. I only wanted songs that I immediately connected to. I also wanted to make sure that this album was completely different from Circus or anything else I had ever recorded. I love Circus but I wanted something darker and edgier. I also wanted to make an album and didn't want to just record a bunch of songs and put them together. I think Femme Fatale is really connected from start to finish.

What is it about Max Martin that makes you so comfortable collaborating with him? How much bigger of a role did he take on this album than he did for "Circus"?
Max played a huge role on this album and he has been there since the beginning so there is such a huge level of trust. He gets exactly what I am saying when I tell him what I want and don’t want musically. His melodies are incredible and he is always coming up with weird sounds, which I love. The whistle on "I Wanna Go" still gets me every time I hear it. Who would have thought of that? There is nobody I feel more comfortable collaborating with in the studio.

How would you characterize the studio relationship between Max and Dr. Luke?
They are two peas in a pod. It’s a total bromance.

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Out Magazine Interview

There are few things our culture has come to relish more than fattening up a pop star on a greasy diet of hype and frenzied devotion, only to then turn around and eat her alive an album or two later. It’s become a national pastime we practice in the less savory corners of the Internet or while unloading our Aquafresh and baked Cheetos onto the check-out line conveyor belt. Nobody knows this better than Britney Spears.

Ever since she snarled onto the scene in her Catholic school girl uniform in 1999, Spears has been the go-to girl whenever the world is looking for a punch line or a punching bag. At first it was "her music has no substance" or "she’s lip synching" and then there were the darker, more troubling episodes in her life to mine for material. But we have a confession to make: We love Britney.

We love her because she gives us the kind of pop music we demand for our workouts and woozy weekend nights, and because she has never tried to play the guitar or wandered off to make a country album. We love her because she’s a survivor, and for all of the shit that’s said about her, she still glides to the top of the charts whenever she releases an album. We love her because she has a "BS Alert" on her website to squash the almost daily rumors of new pregnancies, marriages, or demands to someday be cryogenically frozen. We love her because even the Super Bowl’s rabid, testosterone-drunk fans couldn’t keep her from being the top trending item on Twitter on the biggest sports Sunday of the year. We love her because she loves strawberry Frappuccinos and grits blanketed in Velveeta cheese. We love her because in 2010 she raked in more money than Lady Gaga even though her latest album, Circus, was already well over a year old. We love her because for all the pythons and pyrotechnics and red vinyl cat suits, she still feels like someone we could dish with about boys over a basket of bread sticks at the Olive Garden. We love her because she keeps us dancing, she keeps us guessing, and while the other famous former Mouseketeers have dried up, bombed out, or otherwise failed to keep our interest, Britney still has us coming back for more.

On the eve of the release of her seventh studio album, Femme Fatale, we fired Britney a slew of questions ranging from the candid to the ridiculous to find out a little bit more about the woman the world is mistakenly convinced it already has all figured out.

Where were you the first time you heard one of your songs on the radio?

I was in New Orleans, and I was so excited. It’s such a cool feeling to hear your own song play on the radio. I still have the same kind of excitement when I hear any of my songs today.

How did you spend the first big check you received?

On a bright white Mercedes convertible.

When was the first time you saw a Britney Spears drag queen?

In New Orleans singing "Slave 4 U." I almost died!

When you were starting out, whose career did you want to mold yours after?

Madonna. No question. She is an amazing entertainer. Besides Madonna, I also admire Sarah Jessica Parker’s career and her shoe collection.

Are there any of your songs that you wish you hadn’t recorded/you don’t really love?

No. All of my songs are f–ing amazing.

How is Femme Fatale different from your other albums?

I think Femme Fatale is my most upbeat and mature album yet.

Who are some of the stand out collaborators on Femme Fatale?

I collaborated with Will.I.Am. I am a huge fan of Black Eyed Peas, and I have always wanted to work with him. I also worked with a new up-and-coming artist from the L.A. area named Sabi. She raps on a song I love called "(Drop Dead) Beautiful."

Assuming reincarnation exists, in a previous life I think I was...

Audrey Hepburn, because she was a trend setter.

Assuming reincarnation exists, in my next life I’d life to be...

A bird, so I can fly.

My idea of hell is...

Being on a diet.

My idea of heaven is...

A trip with my kids.

If you hadn’t become a superstar, what career do you think you would have chosen?

I was in seventh grade and it was career day and I remember thinking that I wanted to be an entertainment lawyer. I always knew I would be in this business somehow. I think this path worked out way better.

What album do you consider life-changing?

Natalie Imbruglia’s Left of the Middle.

Which Disney princess do you relate to most and why?

It depends on the day.

What is the best advice you’ve gotten and who was it from?

My mom said when you have a bad day, eat ice cream. That’s the best advice.

What is the worst advice a record executive ever told you?

Someone once told me that the "…Baby One More Time" video should be me as a superhero fighting a giant robot monster.

What was the last nightmare you had?

That someone was chasing me.

How would you feel if one of your sons turned out to be gay?

I love my boys no matter what.

Do you listen to your contemporaries’ music?

Yes. I love Gaga and Rihanna. Rihanna’s "S & M" is awesome.

Which song from the last 10 years do you wish you had recorded?

Eminem and Rihanna’s “Love the Way You Lie.”

What is your ideal way to spend a Sunday?

Playing with my boys, getting some frozen yogurt, working out, and taking a nap.

What is the dumbest, most ridiculous rumor that has been printed about you?

That I was an alien.

What is the rumor that hurt the most?

That I had died in a car accident.

What women (living or dead) could make you think twice about your sexuality?

I only have eyes for men.

Who is your favorite Golden Girl?

Betty White, because she’s so sweet and innocent.

Do you have any phobias?

Flying, because I’m not in control.

The best part of being famous is...

Being able to reach people and hopefully make them happy.

The worst part of being famous is...

Giving up your privacy.

How does the thought of turning 30 later this year make you feel?

I’m excited to be out of my 20s.

How do you feel about plastic surgery?

When it’s time to pull and tuck, I’m sure I will consider it.

I first learned about sex...

When I was 12 years old. From my mom. I was confused and disgusted.

Kissing Madonna was...

Cool.

You’ve been married twice -- once for only 55 hours. How do you feel about gay marriage?

I think everyone should be treated equally.

Lady Gaga is...

Unique.

Christina Aguilera is...

Truly talented.

Britney Spears is...

ME!

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V MAGAZINE INTERVIEW

Britney Spears sat down with V Magazine for an interview! Read the full story below:

Britney Spears, the sweetest girl who ever emerged from McComb, Mississippi, is once again on a mission to make us dance. This spring, the greatest pop star of our generation returns with Femme Fatale, a suite of hits destined for good times, late nights, and heavy clubland rotation.

Filled with brazen, sexual lyrics against an aggressive, Euro-style beat, the album’s first single, “Hold It Against Me,” shot to number one in nineteen countries within hours of its release in January. The fans, it seems, have been waiting. At age 29, Spears has achieved a level of fame and notoriety that might make continued success an easy prospect. Yet she remains anything but asleep at the wheel. Fatale finds Spears in control of her image and her sound, building on a decade-strong brand of feel-good pop. If we love Spears (and we undoubtedly do), it’s because she’s a constant reminder of the fun and freedom we’ve enjoyed, and a harbinger of sunny days ahead. She is good times preserved in amber. We don’t ever want her to change. She’s perfect just the ways she is.

V: As a child, what did you imagine fame would be like?

BRITNEY SPEARS: I don’t think I thought about “fame” when I was a child. I knew I wanted to perform and I knew I wanted to be on stage but I don’t think I ever thought about fame or what comes with being famous.

V: Do you think you were destined to become a star?

BRITNEY SPEARS: If not, then god definitely has a strange sense of humor.

V: Do you follow astrology?

BRITNEY SPEARS: A little. I like to believe there is a little magic in the world, but I also believe we choose our own path.

V: When did you first realize you were famous?

BRITNEY SPEARS: Am I Famous?

V: Define a femme fatale.

BRITNEY SPEARS: A woman who is sexy and strong, dangerous and mysterious, cool and confident.

V: If your Circus album represented a comeback, what does Femme Fatale represent?

BRITNEY SPEARS: I think Femme Fatale speaks for itself. I worked really hard on it and spent almost two years recording it. I think it’s the best album I have ever made. There’s nothing to say. I’ll let the music speak for me.

V: What direction are you taking with the sound?

BRITNEY SPEARS: I wanted to make a fierce dance record where each song makes you want to get up and move your body in a different way. That’s what I want from the music I listen to. This record is for the clubs, or something you play before you go out at night. It’s definitely my edgiest and most mature sound yet.

V: Would you consider this new album a revolution or an evolution?

BRITNEY SPEARS: It’s a little bit of both. There are songs on this album that don’t sound like anything else and are completely revolutionary, but I also believe that this album expresses where I am today as a woman and is an evolution of who I am.

V: What is your favorite song on the album and why?

BRITNEY SPEARS: I really love “On the Rocks“ because it sounds so different from anything I have ever heard. It’s so cool and quirky.

V: These days it seems everyone collaborates with everyone else, yet you have always been very selective. Would you collaborate again? Who would you like to collaborate with next?

BRITNEY SPEARS: You’ll just have to wait and see…

V: You have your finger on the pulse. How do you discover new artists, collaborators, and genres of music?

BRITNEY SPEARS: I like music that makes you move and connects with your soul. I like to feel inspired right away when I listen to new music. I always have songs being sent to me from new artists and producers from all over the world, which is really cool. From there I just follow my heart.

V: What have you been listening to on your iPod recently?

BRITNEY SPEARS: I love the Black Eyed Peas. They always put me in a good mood. I listen to them a lot. I love Christina’s “Woo Hoo,” and “Paper Planes” by M.I.A. I CANNOT stop listening to “We No Speak Americano” by Yolanda Be Cool & DCup.

V: Everybody knows you as Britney the pop star. What are some of your talents and interests that might surprise people?

BRITNEY SPEARS: I love to cook, especially for my boys. I also make a mean southern sweet tea from a recipe my mom passed on to me. It’s really good. I love it. I make it for my boys all the time.

V: Despite all the ups and downs in your past, you’ve always come out on top. What is the secret to your success?

BRITNEY SPEARS: I have learned to always stay true to myself and never let what other people say about me change who I am. It’s a really important lesson that took me a long time to learn.

V: What makes you happy?

BRITNEY SPEARS: My boys.

V: What makes you sad?

BRITNEY SPEARS: When people are cruel to each other.

V: Your every move is reported in the media. What are your tricks to staying balanced and not letting it get to you?

BRITNEY SPEARS: I’m past all that. I try to block it all out and not pay attention to anything they write about me in the magazine or online, I’m done with that.

V: In the past you allowed your fans a great deal of access into your world, much more so than now. Do you feel you’ve become guarded.

BRITNEY SPEARS: A little bit. I think it’s easier to let people in when you’re younger, but when I became a mother I wanted more privacy for myself and my children. A life away from my life.

V: What motivates you to keep doing what you do?

BRITNEY SPEARS: I love making new music for my fans, I love performing for my fans, and most importantly, I love my fans. I am so lucky to have their support. They drive me.

V: If you walked away from it all tomorrow, what would you do instead? What would you miss the most? The least?

BRITNEY SPEARS: I’d be a full-time mom which would be cool. I’d miss my fans and all of the love the most, but I definitely would not miss having my picture taken everywhere I go. I wouldn’t miss showering in arenas either. So gross!

V: What would you like people to know about you today?

BRITNEY SPEARS: That the bitch is back and better than ever! [Laughs]

V: Where do you see yourself in ten years?

BRITNEY SPEARS: Right here!

V: What do you feel will be your legacy?

BRITNEY SPEARS: Two amazing boys and a lot of music that hopefully brings a lot of people a lot of happiness.

Britney Spears’s Femme Fatale is out in March 2011 from Jive.

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