Britney Spears talks bad dates, being single and motherhood

She may be one of the biggest pop stars in the world, but Britney Spears has revealed that even awkward dates happen to famous people.

The singer, who graces the October cover of fashion magazine Marie Claire, spoke about a recent date that was pretty bad.

(Marie Claire UK/David Roemer)

She told Marie Claire: “I had a really bad date. I mean, it was bad. I’ve been single for ages and had a date with a guy I liked.

“We went to the movies, but I could tell right away it wasn’t working. It was sort of awkward. So after the movie I came home and that was it. It just didn’t work … He just wasn’t that into me. I liked him. He knew that. But he definitely didn’t feel the same. It happens to everybody. Being famous doesn’t make you any different.”

(Marie Claire UK/David Roemer)

Britney recently took to the stage at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she performed her new song Make Me.

The singer has two children, boys Sean and Jayden James.

(Marie Claire UK/David Roemer)

Talking about motherhood, she said: “My boys don’t care if everything isn’t perfect, they don’t judge me. If anything, when I’m all dressed up they aren’t happy because it usually means I’m going to work. I’ve been through a lot and I’ve got to this point where I’m feeling good about being single. The best relationship I’ve ever had is with my boys.”

To read the feature in full, see the October issue of Marie Claire, out today.

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1 Sep - A draft was recently submitted by Chinese lawmakers to the bi-monthly session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee - the national legislature, suggesting that stars should not be offered a hefty fee to appear on film and TV shows.

As reported on ECNS News, the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film, and Television's (SAPPRFT) recently made a criticism against the exorbitant fees given to top stars to appear in movies and TV shows.

A state media previously reported that some top Chinese stars received over RMB 100 million for their work in either movies or TV shows. The rumours caused singer-actor Luhan to clarify his situation on Weibo, denying rumours saying that he was one of the expensive stars who was paid a hefty salary for his role in his new project, "Zetian Ji".

Some legislators agree that the hefty wages could affect the quality of the production itself, and will harm the future of the Chinese film industry. One of NPC's member stated that a decrease in the salaries of artistes will help producers and directors focus on the quality of their work instead, while helping these stars to be more disciplined and have a better public image.

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Black Eyed Peas reunite for new version of Where Is The Love?

Black Eyed Peas are back together after a five-year hiatus for a new rendition of their song Where Is The Love? aimed at ending gun violence.

The track was originally released in 2003 and was number one in the UK for several weeks.

The Black Eyed Peas

(AP Photo / Tammie Arroyo)

Black Eyed Peas members will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo and Fergie are joined by other performers including Jamie Foxx, Ty Dolla $ign, Mary J Blige, Justin Timberlake and Jaden Smith for the new version.

A statement says the song and accompanying video “calls for calm, asking citizens of the world to stop the hate and violence that has resulted in many lives lost”.

The proceeds for “#WHERESTHELOVE” will go to the foundation of will.i.am’s i.am.angel.

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More than 200 musicians support Blurred Lines legal appeal

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Composer Hans Zimmer, crooner R Kelly and members of such bands as the Go-Go’s, the Black Crowes, Linkin Park and Three 6 Mafia are supporting Pharrell Williams, Robin Thicke and T.I. in their appeal in the ongoing legal dispute over the hit song Blurred Lines.\

Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke perform Blurred Lines (Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP)

More than 200 musicians filed a brief with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday to express concern about the ruling last year in a case brought by the children of Marvin Gaye, who sued for copyright infringement claiming Blurred Lines copied Gaye’s hit Got To Give It Up.

Marvin Gaye (AP)

The musicians said the ruling could have an “adverse impact on their own creativity, on the creativity of future artists, and on the music industry in general”.

Gaye’s descendants won a $7.4 million (around £5.6 million) verdict, which a judge reduced to $5.3 million (around £4 million).

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