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Britney Spears admits 'shamelessly fishing for compliments' as she returns to Instagram

Britney Spears admits "fishing for compliments" as she poses up a storm in a new post on her newly-reactivated Instagram account – after saying she's "never been better".

The Toxic hitmaker, 41, confessed she was "not having a breakdown" after returning to the social media site, sharing a lengthy message with followers.

But now in a new note to her 41million fans, Britney said she was "so shamelessly fishing for compliments" as she posed for a video to show off her new ring light.

"This video is showing my first time with a RING LIGHT !!! Damn, all this time," she said. "This video is not as good as the last one in this outfit because I was figuring out how to do it.

Britney told her followers about fishing for compliments (britneyspears/Instagram)
It comes amid her return to the social media site (britneyspears/Instagram)

"It’s actually cool and I felt proud at my first attempt at this ring light !!! So shamelessly fishing for compliments. yes I got it !!!"

She cryptically added: "Or would it be better to trust the person beside me to shoot it … just saying !!! Reposting because I like this frame."

It comes after Britney made her return to Instagram just a week after removing her page and told her fans she's "never felt better".

Brit had changed her name on the social media platform and also shared a video showcasing her regret at getting a tattoo while in Hawaii.

But after her time away from the site, the singer made a comeback - and told people she simply took down her page "because I can". She also fumed at people to "think again" if they think the know her story.

She had previously deactivated her Instagram account (Britney Spears/Instagram)

In a lengthy post alongside an image of a pink rose, the star wrote: "Since everyone thinks they know my story. THINK AGAIN !!! A mere side of any given SUNDAY doesn’t show worship placing someones story out there … it’s a day of WELCOMING … not a righteous reply !

"It is what it is … nope I’m not having a breakdown … I am who I am and moving forward in my life. I have never felt better !!!"

She went on to say she's enjoying being able to "volumize my voice in a world where I lost my rights … for 15 years".

She explained that if those taking aim at her were able to walk in her shoes, they might understand how she is feeling.

She opened up about never feeling better and denied a breakdown (Getty Images)

Britney continued: "Still learning this no rules thing … I don’t think so limited … I feel younger and in awe … unfortunately I’m boring as hell and drink hot chocolate at night !!!

"I’ve waited nearly 15 years to drink alcohol only to realize I hate it !!! It makes me sad and I feel bloated, although food tastes better ... "

She then exclaimed she would "rather show my a**" than sit down, before concluding: "PS yes I took my Instagram down and now it’s back up because I can !!!"

Britney had earlier confirmed she was doing okay, revealing she was on an "ice cream diet".

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