Carla Bruni wakes French President with her music

The former supermodel turned singer-songwriter said her husband was "very kind" about her music.

Miss Bruni appeared alongside rock bands Metallica and Kings of Leon on music TV show Later... with Jools Holland.

She said Mr Sarkozy helped her make music.

"I disturb him with it in the middle of the night," she said.

"It's a very different world for him but he's very kind and listens to all my doubts."

Miss Bruni said she managed to keep her new life as the first lady of France and her role as a singer separate.

"I don't really mix them up. I separate them. I play my music then I go with my husband when he needs me."

Singer Carla Bruni, the wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, has given a rare performance, appearing alongside rock bands Metallica and Kings of Leon.

The acts were all on UK music TV show Later... with Jools Holland, where Mrs Bruni-Sarkozy told the host her husband was "very kind" about her music.

"I play it at home and I disturb him with it in the middle of the night," the 40-year-old former model said.

She married Mr Sarkozy in February and released her third album in July.

The TV show, starting its 33rd series, is renowned for its eclectic mix of music.