Monday 12 October 2009

SPEARS ORDERS DRUG TESTS FOR TOUR STAFF


Britney Spears pop star is reportedly demanding her support crew endure random drug tests during her recent tour of Australia, reported Australian media outlets.
The ban is part of a secret contract that outlaws alcohol and drugs on her tour and also covers the 150 Australian staff that have joined her 277 strong touring crew, reported the Sunday Herald Sun.
'Britney's rule is clear zero tolerance,' a well placed concert industry source said. 'No drink. No drugs. If you do not comply, you do not tour with Britney.' The blanket alcohol ban reportedly extends to drinking beer or wine with a meal, even on days off.
Spears' sold out Circus tour will perform in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in November.
The strict policy is part of Spears' child custody agreement. Sons Sean Preston, 4, and Jayden James, 3, will travel to Australia with Spears. Her ex-husband, Kevin Federline, will also be in the tour entourage, reported the Sunday Herald Sun newspaper.
The newspaper saw the confidential contract, reporting that it states: 'No alcohol. No drugs. These are terms of being on this tour.' Anyone found breaching those terms would have their contract terminated. It also said everyone on Spears' Circus tour is subject to random drug and alcohol tests. Those who sign the contract are bound by a confidentiality agreement.

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