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Britney Spears has posted a message to fans on her official website, confirming that her new album will be out later this year.

The singer also thanked fans for sticking by her.

She said: "I've been working so hard on this new album and I can't wait for you all to hear it and to go on tour again," Brit wrote, adding: "I would like to exclusively tell you that I am working hard to release the new album sometime later this year, but the date is of course not certain yet.

"I look forward to coming back this year bigger and better than ever, and to also reaching out to my fans on a more personal level.

"I know I've been far from perfect and the media has had a lot of fun exaggerating my every move, but I want you all to know that I love my fans so much and I appreciate everything you have done for me."