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Madonna and Britney hours apart... spot the difference
By Bo Wilson, London Lite Last updated at 12:44pm on 28.11.08Britney Spears has taken her obsession with Madonna to new heights completely copying the Queen of Pop's outfit.
One more time: Britney Spears last night in an outfit just like Madge's
Wearing a top hat and sheer top over a black bra, and black pants with fishnet tights, Britney looked identical to her idol as she performed at Germany's Bambi Awards.
Madonna, 50, wore a similar outfit hours
earlier on stage in Miami the only difference being that her top hat was white and Britney's black. Even their hair was styled in the same way.
Britney, 26, also picked up an award at the ceremony in Offenburg last night best international pop star, presented by designer Karl Lagerfeld.
One more time: Topping: Britney gets her award from Karl Lagerfeld
Earlier this month, Britney joined Madonna on stage during Madge's Sticky & Sweet Tour.
Meanwhile, preparations are being made for Britney's UK comeback on Saturday. She is due to sing on The X Factor her first performance in Britain for four years.
But bosses on the programme are bemused by her diva-ish demands, which even outstrip those of Mariah Carey two weeks ago. She has banned the finalists from watching her backstage and said no one not even the judges can pose for photos with her.
A source said: To say it is over the top is an understatement. That not even Simon Cowell or Cheryl Cole can ask for pictures with her is beyond belief. The studio has been in lockdown in preparation for Britney's arrival.
She has also demanded three dressing rooms, according to the insider, while Carey asked
for only two.
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Reader views (9)
I love Britney's outfit!
- Sunrise La, Venice, California USA
They both look like men in drag...
- Helen, London, UK
let's just see if Britters is still around at 50 shall we? Judging by her performance on Saturday night, I would think not....
- Madgefan, London
Madonna might look good, but she is as mad as a bag of cats !. The only good thing is, it will be fun watching her get crazier in the coming years. Watch out Liz Talyor, you have competition !!.
- John, London
Madonna .... You go girl xx
- Peter, London
Janey C - how charming. If you look half as good as Madonna at 50 (or even NOW for pete's sake) you'll be exceptionally lucky.
- Paul, aberdeen, scotland
Well from that photo I'd say Madonna has better legs.
- Al Stuart, ealing
quite simply, don't give in to their demands. She needs to do the show to get her music back out there to the millions that watch, good platform for her. If this is to believed, just ridiculous, they are just singers!!!! for goodness sake!
- Nl, london
'Spot the difference' - Well
Britney is a fit, attractive young women who's taut body suits that outfit and Madonna is a haggard old bird who is an embarassment!
- Janey C, inverness scotland
