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Britney Spears was born in Mississippi, USA in 1981. She is one of the world’s best-selling singers, having sold over 80 million records worldwide. She also writes songs and acts. She led a revival1 of teen pop in the late 1990s, which helped her become a star. She is also famous for her problems with drugs and alcohol.
Spears was a budding gymnast when she was a child and competed in many tournaments. She also sang and danced in her local church shows. She spent several summers developing her talent at a performing arts school in New York. When she was 11, she appeared in the Disney Channel’s New Mickey Mouse Club. She signed a recording2 contract at the age of 16.
Spears released her debut3 single "Baby One More Time” in 1998. It was an instant international success and ranks as the 38th best song of all time. The album of the same name sold 28 million copies and is the best selling album for a teenager. Spears broke many records and won many awards. She had established herself as a pop phenomenon.
Spears was ranked the world's most powerful celebrity4 in 2002 by ‘Forbes’ magazine. She released four more albums, which cemented her status as a superstar. Her personal life has been less successful. Her four-year relationship with Justin Timberlake ended in 2002. She married dancer Kevin Federline in 2004 and divorced him in 2007. She is currently fighting for custody5 of their two sons.
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n.复兴,复苏,(精力、活力等的)重振 | |
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n.录音,记录 | |
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n.首次演出,初次露面 | |
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n.名人,名流;著名,名声,名望 | |
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n.监护,照看,羁押,拘留 | |
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