Amos defends Spears

Tori Amos has leaped to the defence of troubled pop star Britney Spears, insisting her recent rehab session was a revolt against her record label's unreasonable demands.

The 'Crucify' hitmaker abhors how today's music stars are encouraged to define themselves as a brand rather than stay true to their personality, and fears Spears' breakdown was a result of this pressure.