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Feedback for ''HIAM'' Has Been 'Through-the-Roof-Positve'

The following italicized article is from www.mtv.com:

You've already heard the likes of Perez Hilton and "Jersey Shore" star Pauly D extol its virtues, but with the Monday (January 10) premiere of Britney Spears' "Hold It Against Me," we figured it was time to let program directors at radio stations around the country weigh in on the track too.

After all, not only are they the ones responsible for putting the song on the air, but they're the kind of folks who know a hit the second they hear it. So do they think Brit has another smash on her hands? Not surprisingly, the answer appears to be "yes."

"When I originally heard it in December, it blew me away from the first listen, and the same thing happened when we played it on Elvis Duran's morning show [Monday]; our Facebook and Twitter pages exploded," Sharon Dastur, program director at New York's Z100, told MTV News. "People are going crazy for it. They heard the leaked version and loved it, and now they're loving the official version too. I can see it being another huge hit for her."

"We're playing it at the top of every hour, and the reaction has been great," Tommy Chuck, program director at Tampa, Florida, station 93.3 WFLZ added. "Both on Facebook and Twitter, people are glad Britney's back; [they're] thanking us for playing the song, telling us how amazing she is, and all the air staff loved it. It's a solid single, and it'll be a big hit for her."

And while that initial wave of fan enthusiasm was to be expected, what both Dastur and Chuck said would put "Hold It Against Me" over the top is the song itself, a master-class in of-the-moment pop, courtesy of the world's foremost experts on the subject, Max Martin and Dr. Luke.

"Pop radio is a tough business, and if the song is no good, it wouldn't make it beyond the initial airplay," Chuck said. "People are really responding to this song, though, commenting on the 'dub-step' element of it. It definitely sounds similar to a lot of the dance tracks you hear [on the radio by] Taio Cruz and Usher and Chris Brown. It continues that whole trend."

"[Britney's] got a great team around her, and with Dr. Luke and Max Martin, you can't go wrong," Dastur said. "The reaction [to the song] this morning was outstanding. I asked some producers about it, because sometimes, we'll play a song, and the reaction is a little one-way or the other. But this one was through-the-roof positive."

Source: MTV

Britney is Z100's Most Played Artist of 2009

Britney is Z100's most played artist of 2009 with 5,428 spins!

1. Britney Spears 5,428
2. Lady GaGa 5,230
3. Kelly Clarkson 3,920
4. Beyonce 3,514
5. Taylor Swift 3,274
6. T.I. 3,274
7. Black Eyed Peas 3,221
8. P!nk 2,972
9. Katy Perry 2,656
10 Flo Rida 2,397

Z100's Top 100 Songs Of 2009:

22. Circus
26. 3
32. If U Seek Amy
57. Radar
78. Womanizer

Source: U Britney

"If You Seek Amy" Poses Censorship Problems For Radio

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Profanity in pop songs is old news. Hell, the chorus to Christina Aguilera's recent single, "Keeps Gettin' Better," kicks off with the phrase, "Some days I'm a super bi---." That one is easy enough for radio stations to edit out in order to avoid any fines from the FCC or threats to yank their licenses.

But what will they do with a new single from a major artist that doesn't actually contain a four-letter word, but rather spells it out in a not-so-subtle way? That dilemma is beginning to dawn on top-40 radio programmers across the country as the third single from album, "If U Seek Amy," starts to make its way to the airwaves.

The cheeky title (try saying it fast) joins the tradition of album titles like Van Halen's 1991 For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. The chorus doesn't even try to make grammatical sense of the phrase: "But all of the boys and all of the girls are begging to if you seek Amy."

The spelled-out profanity puts the song into a legal gray area for radio stations.

"It's OK to put in on an album, have fun with it, but we're publicly owned, you know?" said Patti Marshall, program director at Cincinnati's Q102, a pop station in a decidedly conservative Midwestern market. "We have a responsibility to the public ... you put this ... out and act like we're all fuddy-duddies, like we're trying to make moral judgments. It's not about us. It's about the mom in the minivan with her 8-year-old."

Like several programmers we talked to, Marshall said she had not yet been told that "Amy" was the next single from Circus. She's still busy playing the album's title track, which was recently released as the second single. Asked if she would play "Amy" if it came to her as a single, Marshall said likely wouldn't. She likened its chorus (which she has not heard) to "a little boy in sixth grade doing arm farts."

A spokesperson for the Federal Communications Commission did not return calls for comment, and Spears' label confirmed the choice of the single but would not comment on its content or any potential issues at radio.

Sharon Dastur, program director at Z100 in New York, also had not yet heard the song and said she's not sure what the station's plans are for it. She compared its possible problems to those faced by her station in 2005 upon the release of the Black Eyed Peas single "Don't Phunk With My Heart."

"Listeners thought it was the other word, and so we had to change it to 'mess,' " she said. That example was also the first that popped to mind for KIIS FM Los Angeles program director John Ivey, who said he knew he couldn't play the Peas' song as originally recorded but felt that censoring it would make it sound more nefarious, so he asked the group's label for a new version.

"It's a potential issue for every station," Ivey said of the Spears single. "I'm certain that I would run it by my legal department first. My first job is to protect [the station's] license. ... It's better to be safe than sorry."

Asked if he would recut the song to edit out the naughty bits, Ivey said he probably wouldn't because he felt the phrase was included in the song to provoke, so an alteration would change its intention. "[Spears' label, Jive,] might also be just floating it out there to see if they can stir things up a bit."

Source: MTV

Britney Is All Harmony In Z100 Chat

The following italicized article is from www.nydailynews.com:

Z100 afternoon host J.J. Kincaid says Britney Spears is looking great these days. He should know, because she paid him a visit on the air Monday.

"You see all this stuff on the blogs," he says. "But I can tell you that in person she looks really good. She was cool off the air, too. She seemed together - nothing at all like what we were seeing a year ago."

A year ago, of course, Britney was the American train wreck. Now her hair has grown back, she has a new CD out, and she told Kincaid she's planning a world tour next year. "If she pulls it together, that's the kind of story ending you never hear," says Kincaid. "Most of them end so badly."

Kincaid's interview came together in a flash, after Spears' manager text-messaged WHTZ (100.3 FM) program director Sharon Dastur, saying Britney would like to come by and thank the station for its Britney weekend.

"We didn't know if she'd do an interview or what," says Kincaid. "We just had to be ready."

Her people finally decided she could do three minutes on the air, on the condition the conversation not go to tabloid places.

"That's okay," says Kincaid. "It's their call. But I'd love to sit down with Britney some day for a '60 Minutes' kind of interview, where she just talks about the stuff that's happened. I think that would be fascinating."

As it is, he says, he still threw a scare into some of her entourage by saying on the air that he wanted to bring up "the T-word."

"There must have been 15 people in the room, and when I said that, you could feel every one reaching for their BlackBerry to try to figure out what I was about to ask," he says. "When I said 'tour,' it was like the whole room let out this huge sigh of relief."

Source: NY Daily News

Britney ‘Definitely’ Heading On Tour For ‘Circus’

The following italicized article is from www.accesshollywood.com:

Britney Spears is heading back out on tour.

In a promotional appearance on New York’s Z100 radio station earlier this week, the singer confirmed she will take her upcoming sixth artist album “Circus,” on the road.

“Definitely,” she said when asked about hitting the road. “Probably around the world.”

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, Britney released the first single off the album, “Womanizer,” to radio last Friday.

“I like the fact that it’s so empowering for girls because it’s basically saying, ‘Ya know, we know what you’re up to,’” Britney told Z100 about the song. “It’s about guys cheating on other girls and stuff like that. And it’s kinda like a girl anthem, so that’s why I like it.”

Britney will reportedly start her tour in 2009.

In the past, Britney has helped give a leg up to several acts including Jada Pinkett Smith’s Wicked Wisdom and “Milkshake” singer Kelis, by having them open for her on tour.

Source: Access Hollywood

Britney Spears Enjoys The NYC Day/Nightlife

After surprising fans yesterday afternoon by showing up in person at the Z100 radio station in NYC to give a brief interview with DJ JJ to talk about various exciting things she’s got planned for the future (ie. world tour next year, bitches!!!), Britney spent a nice quiet night on the town refraining from doing anything more substantial than just enjoying a quiet dinner with friends. Wee! Here are a couple pics of Brit in the Z100 studio yesterday:
Z100 even uploaded video of Britney’s interview, which you can watch HERE. I must admit, I’m still pretty jazzed by all the info that Britney gave in her interview yesterday afternoon. The thought of a world tour just … kills me … I am really excited to see Brit Brit on stage again :)

After stopping by Z100, Britters made her way to the Upper East Side later on in the day to grab a bite to eat at Serendipity 3 … here are a couple pics:
I’m just really, really very happy to know that Britney is staying on task, staying out of trubs and seems solely focused on making sure her comeback is a huge success. Her last album, Blackout, is such an amazing disc, I can only wonder how successful it could’ve been had she given this much attention to promoting it last year. Of course, we all know that she was in no position to do so but … at least, this time, she has the chance to really do it right. Keep doin’ what you’re doin’, Britney. We’re all with you.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Britney Takes Manhattan!

The following italicized article is from www.ok-magazine.com:

Last time Britney Spears was in New York — almost exactly one year ago — she finished off a wild night in a strip club by putting on one of the dancers' thongs.

But since she flew in from LAX last night, her latest trip to the Big Apple has been a very different affair.

Instead of heading to the clubs to catch up with her scantily clad buddies, Brit checked straight into her swank downtown hotel to get ready for the busy day of high-level business meetings (and a little shopping!) ahead.

The newly fit and focussed singer started today by paying a flying visit to the Z100 radio station to talk about her new album Circus, before zipping uptown to the Sony headquarters wheres she was scheduled to meet with Barry Weiss, the president of her record label.

But after an hour-long sit down with the boss, Britney relaxed by spending an hour or so (and, it seems, a few hundred dollars) in super-luxe department store, Barneys.

"When she came out of the elevator, her assistant was already carrying an armful of clothes," said a fellow shopper in the shoe department. "I'd say she's definitely a fan of this place!"

Britney took a good long look at a pair of Christian Louboutin high heels ($575) and looked like she spent a long time weighing up whether she was going to buy a pair of knee-high black leather Fendi boots ($920), but decided against them in the end.

"She seemed pretty relaxed, twirling her hair around her fingers as she wandered around, checking out all the cute shoes. She looked like she was in her element!"

Brit finished up her spree in the cosmetics section, where she tried out a few different shades of lipstick before picking out just the right red, a Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited #190 ($23), plus their Nobara cream foundation #554 ($27).

Then she hopped back in her car and headed right back to her hotel -- without a single second-hand thong in sight.

What a difference a year makes!

Source: OK Magazine

Brit Takes A Bite Outta The Big Apple!

The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:

Brit stopped at Serendipity 3, an Upper East side kitschy comfort food joint, for some dinner tonight after her stop by Z100 this morning to promote Womanizer and her upcoming album.

Lookin' good, girl! Just don't eat to much apple pie!

Stay tuned for more coverage of Brit in NYC!

See more here!

Source: X17

Britney Spears Says She Plans To Tour In 2009

The following italicized article is from www.mtv.com:

Britney Spears stopped by New York radio station Z100 Monday morning (September 29) to talk about her new single, "Womanizer," which made its debut on the station Friday, and surprised listeners by saying she's planning to tour next year.

"['Womanizer' is] basically saying, 'We know what you're up to.' It's about guys cheating on girls," she said. "It's a girl anthem. That's why I like it. So hopefully the fans will see it that way too!"

She also said she's completed work on her forthcoming LP, Circus (which is slated for release on her 27th birthday, December 2), on which the single appears. "Well, actually ... I cut Circus like two weeks ago. I've been working on this album for, like, six months now."

Spears said was stunned when she won three Moonmen earlier this month at the VMAs, in part because she feels she's done better videos. "It's a cool video, but I think by far I've done videos that are way better, so I was really shocked that it got the award," she said.

"It was just inspiring, though," she continued, "because now, going forward with the videos that I'm doing now, I can really go there and do something crazy and see what happens."

Surprisingly, the singer also said that she plans to tour in 2009. "Oh, definitely next year," she said when asked about touring possibilities. "Probably around the world." Last year, Spears, under the name M+M's, did a small club tour that found her lip-synching and wearing a black wig during a brief set.

Last week, Spears was seen around Los Angeles filming the video for "Womanizer." In the clip, Britney sports a vampy look, clad in a short black wig and red lipstick, and playing a waitress. The clip was directed by Joseph Khan, who previously helmed her clips for "Stronger" and "Toxic." Sources told UsMagazine.com that the video features "erotic" choreography.

Source: MTV

Britney Spears Files Appeals In Driving Case

The following italicized article is from www.usatoday.com:

Britney Spears' attorney has asked a judge to delay the singer's upcoming trial on a misdemeanor charge for driving without a valid license.

Attorney J. Michael Flanagan filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday seeking a stay in the criminal case. Flanagan also wants an appellate judge to order the judge overseeing the case to grant Spears' motion to dismiss.

Flanagan has twice requested a dismissal of the case, saying that Spears should be allowed to pay a $10 fine and not face a criminal trial.

The 26-year-old singer is scheduled to go on trial in October on a single misdemeanor charge that she did not have a valid California license when she hit a parked car in August 2007 and left the scene.

Flanagan also argues in Monday's filings that Spears is unable to meaningfully participate in her defense because of her conservatorship. Since February, her father has controlled the singer's personal and financial affairs.

Also Monday, the pop star told a New York radio station that her clip Piece of Me leaves room for improvement — despite winning three MTV Video Music Awards earlier this month.

"It's a cool video, but I think by far I've done videos that are way better," the singer said in an interview with top 40 radio station Z100. "So I was really shocked that ... it got the award."

Spears called her triple victory "inspiring, though, because now going forward with the videos that I'm doing now, I can really go there and do something crazy and see what happens."

Spears, whose new album Circus drops Dec. 2, plans a possible world tour next year.

Source: USA Today

Britney Goes Live on the Radio

The following italicized article is from www.ok-magazine.com:

Britney Spears has descended upon NYC and is already hitting all the big stops, including a visit to radio station Z100 to chat live on the air about her new album, Circus.

"I've been working on this album for six months or so," she tells Z100's JJ.

The Britster seemed calm, cool and collected wearing a sweater and sunglesses as she added her thoughts on her new song, "Womanizer," which dropped last week.

"It's a really cool song," she says of the single. "I like the fact that it's so empowering for girls, because it's basically saying, 'We know what you're up to.' It's about guys cheating on other girls and stuff and it's kind of like a girl anthem."

Britney says she was suprised that for all the times she's been nominated, that she finally won a VMA for her "Piece of Me" video.

"It's a cool video, but I think by far, that I've done videos that are way better, so I was really shocked that I got the award." But this year's success snagging three Moonmen could be just the start for Britney, who says she's excited for the future of her videos.

"It was just inspiring though, because now going forward with the videos I'm doing now, I can really go there and do something crazy and see what happens."

The comeback queen arrived in the Big Apple yesterday, and she's set to take in the sights and eat her favorite NYC treat – pizza.

"I miss it here so much, I love it!" she gushes about the city. "It's kind of bittersweet coming here because I used to live here for two years, so when I come back it's like, man, I wish I had my apartment here still."

Brit also revealed some exciting news for next year – she'll be going on tour next year, "probably around the world."

Source: OK Magazine

Britney Spears: I'll "Definitely" Tour

The following italicized article is from www.usmagazine.com:

Britney Spears is rehearsing moves for a tour "definitely next year," she told NYC radio station Z-100 on Monday.

"Around the world," she revealed of her plans.

As for her new single, a giggling Spears described "Womanizer" as "a girl anthem.

"It's a really cool song," she added. "I like the fact that it's so empowering for girls. It's about guys cheating on other girls."

The song is the first single from her upcoming sixth album titled Circus, due out Dec. 2, coinciding with her 27th birthday.

"I cut Circus like two weeks ago," she said. "I've been working on this album for like six months now."

The singer explained that she was "really shocked" to win three MTV Video Music Awards for her video "Piece of Me."

"It's a cool video but I think by far I've done videos that are way better," she told Z-100. "It was really inspiring [to win] because now I can go there and do something crazy."

Source: US Weekly

Britney Spears Announces A New World Tour

Earlier today we saw pics of Britney Spears making her arrival in NYC late last night and I surmised that she was in town to do some promo work for her new single Womanizer … and I was right. Early this morning, Britney gave an on-air interview to radio station Z100’s DJ Elvis Duran and announced that not only is her new album Circus at the near completion stage but that she will “definitely” be doing a world tour next year!!!

Click HERE to hear the interview in its entirety but essentially Brit reveals that she just “recut” and mastered some tracks to put the finishing touches on Circus, that she was surprised that she won VMAs this year since she believes she has made better videos in her career and, yes, she is promising a world tour “next year” sometime. OMG … awesome news!!! Additionally, Britney talks about what she misses most about NYC — the pizza. Gurl, I hear that. THIS interview is a must-listen. She sounds great and totally back to her cute, normal self. Woot! I say, Woot!

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Britney Spears Calls New Song 'A Girl Anthem'

The following italicized article is from www.people.com:

Britney Spears says her new song, "Womanizer" – which debuted on Friday – is an empowering anthem for girls.

"It's basically saying, 'We know what you're up to.' It's about guys cheating on girls," the singer told New York's Z100 radio station on Monday. "It's a girl anthem. That's why I like it."

The song is the first single from Spears's upcoming album, Circus, due for release on Dec. 2, her 27th birthday.

As for her recent victory at MTV's Video Music Awards, where she won three Moonmen (including video of the year for "Piece of Me"), Spears expressed surprise.

"It's a cool video, but I think by far I've done videos that are way better, so I was really shocked that it got the award," she said. "It was just inspiring, though, because now, going forward with the videos that I'm doing now, I can really go there and do something crazy and see what happens."

Another part of the singer's comeback? A tour is "definitely" in the works, she said. "Oh, definitely next year," she said on the radio show. "Probably around the world."

Source: People

Britney Interview On Z100!

Britney was just in the z100 studio in New York City for an interview!

Check it out HERE!

Details coming up...

Source: Z100

Confirmed: "Womanizer" Single Release Pushed Back

Just got off the phone with z100 in New York. They have confirmed to BreatheHeavy.com that the media does not have access to the single, and her label IS pushing the release back til the middle of the week. The single needs more mixing and editing apparently. Digital release is scheduled for October 7.

That means the track is a hot mess.

What a circus indeed...

Source: Breathe Heavy

Womanizer To Debut Monday For Everyone

It was confirmed that Womanizer will premiere tomorrow and this for everyone. The single was supposed to be released today in Australia but it was delayed for some unknown reasons. According to reports, Z100 actually paid to have the exclusive and this is why other radio stations have to wait for them to play the track first. So we'll see...

Source: U Britney

"Candy From Strangers" - New Leak?

Z100 has sent BreatheHeavy a rumored new leak from "Circus." titled "Candy From Strangers" featuring Laze & Royal. Stream below.


Source: Breathe Heavy

Madonna Loves Britney

Z100: Who are you listening to now? What other artists are you into right now?

Madonna: Im listening a lot, actually love Britney Spears’ new album. I listen to that a lot…

Z100:On Britney’s album, do you find, uh, when you go driving if you have Break the Ice on, do you find yourself doing 100mph, or in England, 200klm, because….

Madonna: I usually work out to her record.

Listent to the full interview here!

Source: Osdia.es

We can't blame ya Madge. Who doesn't love the princess of pop?