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Like a ringmaster, Brit's back with a bagful of goodies. From buttery pop-dance tunes to candyfloss ballads, indulge in her latest album 'Circus'.

Check out recommendations of her favourite tracks selected for Nokia Music too (coz we know deep inside you luv Brit Brit!)..

Enjoy!

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Britney's Dancers Getting Drug Tested

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Who knew that the first thing you would hear after being hired to dance for Britney Spears would be, "Fill this, please."

A source tells E! News that, in an effort to keep the on-track pop star free from negative influences, her camp is requiring that all of her backup dancers submit to drug tests.

"They all had to be drug tested and, if they didn't pass, they were fired," the insider says.

"I think they only do it for her because she is under strict watch. I think they just want good influences around her," the source adds, noting that drug testing is not common practice.

Considering Britney spends a hefty chunk of time with her fellow performers—and is going to be heading out on tour next year with a number of them—it's understandable that those who look after the Circus star want to screen her stagemates ahead of time.

"It's going to be a pretty big tour," says Robert Baker, the studio director at Millennium Dance Complex in North Hollywood, where Spears frequently rehearses. "They're going to have a three-ring circus with live animals, so it's probably stricter liability."

"I don't think it's a common practice, but each artist is different," Baker tells E! News, referring to the drug-testing issue. "Everyone is just trying to safeguard against any foreseeable problems."

A rep for Spears didn't respond to requests for comment.

Source: E! Online

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Britney Spears Goes Christmas Caroling With Ellen DeGeneres

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Britney Spears and Ellen DeGeneres spread a little holiday cheer in L.A. last Friday.

The singer - who just turned 27 last week - and the talk show host hit the street in old-fashioned dresses to sing a few Christmas Carols.

Spears donned a festive red crushed velvet hoop gown, tartan shawl and bonnet for the outing, while DeGeneres chose a mistletoe-topped bonnet and green crushed velvet outfit. Both wore white gloves and big smiles.

The segment airs on The Ellen DeGeneres show Dec. 16.
Spears has been busy making her comeback.

On Dec. 2, she released her sixth studio album, Circus, and celebrated her 27th birthday at NYC's Tenjune nightclub. Earlier that day, she sang her hit tunes "Circus" and "Womanizer" on Good Morning America

She spent the week before that performing in Germany, France and England.

Source: US Weekly

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Pussycat Dolls 'Jumped' When They Found Out They're Touring With Britney Spears, Hope To Collaborate On Track

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When Britney Spears launches her Circus tour next March, in a move befitting her big-top-themed jaunt, she's bringing along some big cats: the Pussycat Dolls.

The pre-eminent burlesque dance troupe of the pop universe will open all U.S. dates on the Circus trek, which kicks off March 3 in New Orleans. And while most of us learned this just last week, the girls in PCD actually found out that they were hitting the road for Britney all the way back in October.

"Some of us heard on Halloween night," PCD's Ashley Roberts told MTV News at this weekend's KIIS-FM Jingle Ball in Los Angeles. "We were all in our costumes, and we're like, 'We're opening up for Britney Spears! That's so cool!' I think we all screamed and jumped a little bit."

And after they finished jumping, there was the small matter of keeping the gig a secret until Britney announced it on her Web site. Now it's full-speed ahead for the Dolls, who are looking forward to hitting the road with the woman they've dubbed the Queen of Pop.

"She's such a legend. ... She's making her way," fellow Doll Melody Thornton said. "And she's the Queen of Pop, along with Madonna, and we want to follow into those footsteps. So, we're excited."

And though not all the Dolls have actually met Spears, they're already planning on making up for lost time and working with the pop star on a track.

"Most definitely," Doll-in-Command Nicole Scherzinger said when asked if they'd be collaborating with Brit. "We love Britney. She's a friend of ours, and she's a really cool girl. She's down to earth, so we support her."

"I've never met her, and actually she made a cameo in our video, 'When I Grow Up,' but it [was cut], unfortunately," Doll Jessica Sutta added. "I can't wait to meet her!"

Source: MTV

Dannii Minogue Defends Britney

Dannii Minogue has defended Britney Spears' performance on The X Factor.

The troubled US pop star has been criticised for her poor performance on the ITV1 show on Saturday night during which she mimed her latest single Womanizer.

But at the Children's BAFTAs, Dannii said she enjoyed watching Britney on her first television appearance in the UK for four years.

She said: "There is a lot of hype around Britney all the time. How that girl has put up with it and managed her longevity... it was exciting for us and the contestants to be in her presence."

It had been rumoured that Britney refused contact with the judges and the contestants and did not mentor the hopefuls unlike previous guests including Take That, Mariah Carey and Girls Aloud.

But asked if Britney spoke to the panel, Dannii said: "She did speak to us. I don't think she spoke to the contestants but she did meet the judges."

Pressed further about what they talked about, Dannii said with a giggle that Britney only spoke to judge Simon Cowell.

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Britney Spears Asks Justin Timberlake To Join Her On Tour

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Britney Spears has reportedly asked old flame Justin Timberlake to join her on tour in a bid to spice up her flagging stage act.

The pop princess is hoping that her first love will take time out from romancing girlfriend Jessica Biel to help her get her mojo back.

She is also counting on the help of mother-figure Madonna, Elton John and R&B producer Pharrell Williams when she kicks off her Circus-themed tour next summer.

It's also rumoured that Britney wants to live in the UK during the four months leading up to her London shows in an attempt to get away from the US paparazzi.

Has Britney met the British paparazzi?

Source: Entertainment Wise