FIRST LOOK! Britney's smouldering cover shoot

The starlet struck a sultry pose for V magazine

So far, 2011 has been a busy year for Britney Spears. Earlier this month the celebrated songstress debuted her comeback single – complete with steamy video – her album’s set for release later this month, and now she’s struck a sizzling pose for V magazine.

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Brit smoulders in the steamy new shots, taken by celebrity photographer Mario Testino.

The star’s snaps will grace the cover of V magazine’s spring issue, which also features an interview with the scantily clad star.

And it seems Brit is more than a little excited about the new issue hitting stores. The star took to Twitter to share the cover with fans yesterday, writing: 'I HEART Mario Testino and V Magazine. Mag comes out tomorrow.'

Earlier this week, Britney revealed revealed plans for her comeback performance on breakfast show Good Morning America later on this month.

'I'm excited to tell you on Tuesday morning, March 29, I'll be performing for the first time ever in a special concert in San Francisco's historic Castro district on "Good Morning America,’ she told fans in a special video.

'And I promise you it'll be a morning to remember. See you soon!'

Earlier this month, Britney premiered her much hyped new Hold It Against Me video, in which she shows off some high octane dance moves as she writhes about rocking an array of barely-there outfits.

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WATCH BRITNEY'S HOLD IT AGAINST ME VIDEO