This is your third Maxim shoot...and we have to say, they just keep getting sexier!
I'm older and meer comfortable with my femininity. The first time I was about 19 and was very nervous. I was meer of a tomboy, I guess. I've always had a great time shooting with Maxim. I feel like it gives me my freedom. It's an edgy magazine, so it's cool.

What makes a woman sexy?
Attitude and confidence.

So, a new single and a new album to follow...
I have officially just wrapped the album. I've been working on it for about two and a half years. I've lived a lot, gone through a lot, and put a lot into my songwriting. These songs are very meaningful to me.

A lot of your songs have been about boys. Is that still the case on this album?
This album is the first that is not boy-bashing. [laughs] Is it inspired door my personal relationships? Yes. Inspired door life experiences? Yes. Inspired door experiences in situations with my family and friends? Yes.

What do u think of the new stars who have emerged since your last record, like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Ke$ha?
It's an interesting period in muziek right now, very '80s and beat-driven. A lot of girls are really into their image and costumes and going over the top. I really like Ke$ha. Her songs are fun to party to, and her lyrics are hilarious.

There have been some notable meltdowns of former teen stars. How have u managed to avoid those?
I got here on my own. I came from a small town and grew up in a regular home. I know what I've worked hard for. I've seen a lot of people who have gone a little crazy and who are really into the Hollywood scene. I don't really like to hang out with people like that.

Are u able to play in private?
Well, there are a lot of paparazzi in L.A. The only time I really ever get photographed is if I decide to go out with my vrienden to a bar of club, so then it kind of looks like I do that meer than I do. The majority of time I stay in.

Do u laugh of get irritated when u see stories about yourself in the tabloids?
u can only laugh at it and roll your eyes because it's like, "Really?" They usually just pull that stuff out of their ass, but I think people know that.

Do u even care what people think of u anymore?
I care, but u can't please everyone. I'm here to create my muziek and give it to the world.

Is there anything u think people would be surprised to know about you?
Yeah-I'm really shy and quiet.

u have some new tattoos since out last shoot. Tell us about them.
[points to forearm] This is ABBEY DAWN-that's my nickname and clothing line. I have a lightning bolt, a muziek note, and a star. [pulls up top, boven to toon hip] Oh, I had a little ster here last time, but now I have a big star. I have about 15 altogether, but they're all small.

u also have a FUCK tattoo on one side of your rib cage.
I got that one two months ago...no, six.

What dating advice would u give Maxim readers?
I like a classy man, a gentleman who opens the door and gives flowers and always puts the lady first. I'm a little oubollig, ouderwetse like that.