Britney Spears credits ex Justin Timberlake as inspiration

Britney Spears has confessed that she is inspired by former boyfriend Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Lorde and Bruno Mars.

The 32-year-old singer said that what Beyonce did with her surprise release album was genius, Us magazine reported.

The 'Toxic' hitmaker also gave a nod to Timberlake saying that it makes people eager to listen to music, which helps everyone.

Spears also claimed to be a fan of New Zealand pop sensation Lorde for being really different and cool and Mars for being so different and fresh.