Singapore: Britney Spears’ Circus Birthday Bash

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Britney Spears Shows Her Backside

On Halloween day we got our first look at the new cover artwork for Britney Spears’s new album Circus and today we get to see what the album’s backside will look like. UK store Tesco has uploaded the backside of the album artwork on their online site, which I now am passing along to all y’all. Here is the back of the Circus album artwork for both the standard and deluxe versions of the album:

You can see that both albums will have the same tracklisting except that the deluxe version will have the UK bonus tracks Rock Me In and Phonography … as well as a bonus DVD of “the making of the Circus album including an exclusive interview with Britney”. Additionally, the backcover artwork features A SCARY ASS MINI-CLOWN offering our dear Britney a birthday cake (the album will be released on her birthday, December 2) as she reclines on a bed, presumably in a circus wagon. I mean … I’m not a big fan of clowns in general but this little guy is kinda extra freaky. BUT, of the Circus promo pics that we’ve seen thus far … this one is the most circus-y. I think I like this photo (scary clown, notwithstanding) … what do y’all think?

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

"Circus" Canada Promotional Packet

Check out this Circus promo packet from SonyBMG Canada.

The packet includes Overall details about Circus, key selling points, radio / video goals, online goals, as well as online / television marketing strategies.

Click here to view the promo packet!

Source: Breathe Heavy

Britney Upstages Santa In NYC

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

Britney Spears is talking to NBC about performing live at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony on December 3.

Our spies say the deal isn't sealed yet, but it's close.

Source: TMZ

More Pics Of Britney On The Set Of New Photoshoot

Pick one!

Here are some more exclusive photos of Britney prepping for a sexy photo shoot. Her 'do is going to look amazing with those Veronica Lake style finger waves her hair stylist is making! How very classic Hollywood!!

Any guesses what the photo shoot is for? Whatever it is, you can already see that Britney is going to look PHENOMENAL!!

See more pics here!

Source: BritneySpears.com

Britney Spears’ New Year’s Eve Strip Performance

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

Mastermind manager Larry Rudolph always told me that the royal return he was engineering for pop superstar Britney Spears would be “the biggest and best comeback in showbiz history.” He’s within 30 days of seeing that promise come true: He is in the midst of carefully executing his top secret plan, and Vegas has a mighty lot to do with it!

Here’s what I’ve learned so far since the rumor mill went into heavy overdrive:

- Negotiations are going down to the wire for Britney to appear on the Strip on New Year’s Eve with a special two-song performance on network television -- and she’ll co-host part of the year’s retrospective in music segment.

- Her new album, "Circus," will be released on her birthday, Dec. 2.

- Britney herself will soon announce a new world Circus tour, with tickets going on sale in early December.

- The pop princess has confided that she’s hiring three new male backup dancers to add to her current crew specifically for the tour.

Wednesday morning, Britney herself posted photos and details of the upcoming projects on her Web site, britneyspears.com. She even says the talent she found among the 70 dancers trying out for her and manager Larry Rudolph was “amazing.”

By the way, that’s guru Larry in the white T-shirt and baseball cap sitting right alongside her! He’s a Vegas regular and always stays at George Maloof’s Palms, where he is a partner in the Sunset Tan salon in the new Palms Place condo tower.

Source: Las Vegas Sun

Back 'Circus' Cover

Britney Spears Screening!!!

Darnit!!! WHYYYY can't I live on the west coast? Well... if YOU do, then listen up. There will be a special Britney Spears screening next week in Hollywood, CA, Nov. 20, at 11:45am. BRITNEY herself will be there to share some of her most memorable moments with 200 super-lucky fans. She will not be performing. Click HERE to request tickets!!! Make sure to read all the important info. OH, and if you go, you better message me with details ASAP!

Source: Britney.com

One Final Request: Britney to Appear on TRL Finale?

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

Is Britney ready to hit TRL one more time?

Stars of TRL past and present will be on hand to bid adieu to the iconic scream-fest countdown show on Sunday, and one of them could be Britney Spears, host Damien Fahey revealed to TVGuide.com.

"We actually do have something with Britney, but I can't exactly say what it is," he said.

An MTV rep tells TVGuide.com that Spears is "not going to be there" live at the New York studio in Times Square for the closing ceremony. But how about a pre-taped segment?

"That's not confirmed, but it has been discussed," Melissa Barreto said.

The show served as the launching pad for Spears' career with her provocative Catholic school girl-clad video "Baby One More Time" and triggered the late '90s pop craze. A decade later, Spears, who holds the record for the most retired videos with 13, still dominates the countdown with her latest tune, "Womanizer," off her upcoming album, Circus.

Hey, girl's got a disc to promote, so she should drop by, right

Source: TV Guide

Britney Spears Prepares For A Photoshoot

BritneySpears.com has been updated, right on schedule, with a new set of behind-the-scene photos of Britney Spears getting all glammed up for an as-yet-unseen photoshoot … giving us a sneak peek at what’s to come when the shoot eventually gets published:

According to her official site, the photos show Britney with a “celebrity photographer in Hollywood” but the photographer is not named. Because the photos do not have a “circus theme” about them, my guess is that the photoshoot is for a magazine.

The pics are very simple but very pretty. They are reminiscent of the scene in the Lucky music video where Britney is getting all made-up for her big close-up. These photos have that 1950’s Hollywood starlet glamor about them. Yeah … it just brings a tear to my eye to see our dear Britney lookin’ so well again.

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Preview "Circus" Album!

Amazon.com has 30 second previews of the ENTIRE Circus album!

LISTEN NOW!!!

Britney Puts Sons Before Madonna

The following italicized article is from www.thesun.co.uk:

BRITNEY SPEARS has cancelled a planned concert performance with MADONNA in Miami so that she can spend the run-up to the Thanksgiving holiday with her kids.

Brit was supposed to make a guest appearance on the final show of the Material Girl’s American tour on November 26.

However, despite rave reviews for their appearance together in Los Angeles, the singer has decided to put her family before her career.

Britney has been granted custody of sons JAYDEN JAMES, two, and SEAN PRESTON, three, for the period leading up to the US holiday – which falls on November 27.

Her current custody arrangement with ex-husband KEVIN FEDERLINE means she has two visitations and one overnight visit with her sons per week.

A pal said: “Britney had always agreed to perform in Miami but her circumstances have changed over the past couple of months.

“She and Kevin are getting along fine now, Britney will have Jayden and Sean just before the holiday and Kevin will spend Thanksgiving day with them.”

Britney will then head to France to appear on Star Academy – their version of The X Factor.
Yesterday her mum LYNNE posted a message on her official website saying: “Looks like Britney will be spending her Thanksgiving holiday in Europe.”

Source: The Sun

EXCLUSIVE: Britney Looks Stunning At Photo Shoot

OMG! How stunning does Britney look in these photos she just sent us?! L.O.V.E that black dress!

Check out Brit getting ready for a photo shoot with a celebrity photographer in Hollywood. How much do you love those gold sparkly shoes!? I wonder which pair she choose for the shoot...

See more pics here!

Source: BritneySpears.com

Another 'Circus' Review

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

We’re feeling a bit giddy and overwhelmed this afternoon because we’ve just come back from Britney HQ, where we’ve had an exclusive sneak preview of her new album, Circus (out 1 December).

We can officially confirm that Britney’s back on form, which should mean we’re talking more about Brit’s music than her personal dramas from now on. So, what's the album like then?

Well, highlights include title track The Circus (set to be the next single) which has an insanely catchy chorus and loads of cool electro-y bleeps and beeps; it’s vintage Britney, which means it’s totally amazing.

While Kill The Lights and the tongue-in-cheek If U Seek Amy (which is not, we’ve been assured, about the Winehouse) are both fab dance tracks that have a typical Britney attitude and edge to them.

But it’s not all up-tempo dance floor-fillers, Out From Under is a gorgeous ballad with poignant lyrics (which we reckon might be about K-Fed); best of all Britney’s vocals sound natural, making it one of her best ballads ever.

So tell us, are you excited about hearing Britney’s new album?

Source: Heat World

Britney Spears' Circus Album #3 On iTunes

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

Britney Spears‘ sixth studio album has made it’s iTunes debut. Circus, due on December 2nd, has come in on No. 3 on iTunes in less than 24 hours.

The Deluxe copy of the album can be pre-ordered here! It includes extra bonus tracks entitled Phonography, Rock Me In, Trouble), and a digital booklet.

'Circus' has also reached #1 in Canada and #4 in Australia.

Source: Hollywood Bubble

The Truth About Jayden's Health Scare

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

Flashing a smile as glorious as the one she displayed 16 hours earlier onstage in L.A., Britney Spears stepped off her chartered jet at Mississippi’s tiny McComb-Pike County Airport on Nov. 7. She balanced son Preston, 3, on one hip while a nanny helped his brother, Jayden, 2. Britney’s dad, Jamie Spears, and her brother, Bryan, were by her side; mom Lynne welcomed her on the tarmac.

It was the beginning of a perfect family reunion, until it all came crashing down. At a Nov. 9 barbecue lunch at Serenity, Britney’s estate in Kentwood, La., Jayden began having problems breathing, became non-responsive and developed hives. Britney immediately called 9-1-1.

“She was told it would take 30 minutes for the ambulance to get to her, so she was advised to drive to the hospital,” a source tells OK!. With a bodyguard at the wheel, they raced to Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center.

“The doctors weren’t able to immediately identify the problem, but later determined Jayden had suffered an allergic reaction to something he’d eaten,” says a source. The “something” was shellfish, a member of Kevin Federline’s family tells OK!.

“Jayden’s had a sensitivity to shellfish in the past, although he’s never been formally tested for it. He has been now,” the source continues, adding, “Britney was extremely upset.”

Thankfully, Jayden was released from the hospital and able to return home to his family on the evening of Nov. 10.

Before the medical crisis, the family, including Britney’s sister, Jamie Lynn, 17, her fiancé, Casey Aldridge, 19, and their 5-month-old daughter, Maddie, were catching up with the star. With the Dec. 2 release of her album Circus, Britney is set for a huge comeback.

Source: OK Magazine

Preview 'Circus' Yourself!

Source: Breathe Heavy

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single 'Womanizer' is currently at #8 on Mediabase with 5947 spins and 49.5 est. million listeners!

Click here to vote for 'Womanizer' on your local radio station!

Source: Break The Ice

PS: Mediabase updates stop after today.

Britney Spears’ Family Luncheon

The following italicized article is from www.celebrity-gossip.net:

It’s been an eventful trip home to Louisiana for Britney Spears and her boys Jayden James and Sean Preston, with a trip to the hospital and a tour of an alligator farm. And after their wildlife adventure yesterday (November 11) it was time for some lunch.

The “Womanizer” songstress and her boys were joined by her father Jamie, sister Jamie Lynn

and niece Maddie Briann at Kentwood restaurant Nyla’s for a delicious midday meal.

Coming up in a couple of weeks, Britney is scheduled to do some international promotion for her upcoming album Circus, set to hit stores December 2nd.

Miss Spears is slated to appear on the UK’s “X Factor” as well as French show “Star Academy” over the Thanksgiving holiday, prompting her website to announce, “Looks like Britney will be spending her Thanksgiving holiday in Europe!”

See more pics here!

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Federline Won't Seek Hearing on Son's Health Scare

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

Kevin Federline has no plans to ask a family court to investigate his son's weekend health scare while in ex-wife Britney Spears's care, his lawyer says.

"We're not going to jump to conclusions right now," attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan tells E!. "I don't anticipate there being a hearing. I anticipate that Kevin and Britney as concerned parents will exchange information and satisfy themselves that what happened was a freak occurrence and do what they have to do to make sure that it doesn't happen again."

Jayden, 2, was hospitalized overnight on Sunday in McComb, Miss., after suffering a "terrible allergic reaction" to something he ingested, a source close to the Spears family tells PEOPLE.

Spears had taken her sons Preston, 3, and Jayden for a family visit to her hometown of Kentwood, La. It was the first time she was allowed to take them out of state since losing all custody earlier this year.

"Kevin was considering going to Louisiana (after the hospitalization)," says Kaplan, "but the information that we had was Jayden was already checked out. There wasn't an emergency."

Source: People

New 'Circus' Promotional

Source: Sony BMG

Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears: Alligator Alley!

The following italicized article is from www.celebrity-gossip.net:

Now that her son Jayden James is out of the hospital, Britney Spears is breathing much easier. And earlier today she was spotted with members at an alligator and turtle farm.

The “Gimme More” songstress was joined by her sister Jamie Lynn (with daughter Maddie Briann), mother Lynne, and her two sons Jayden James and Sean Preston on a tour of the massive wildlife park near her hometown of Kentwood, Louisiana.

And Miss Spears looked to be having a marvelous time with her family and friends, apparently goofing around and laughing throughout the afternoon.

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Britney Spears is an Alligator Farm Girl

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

Britney Spears takes her family to visit Kliebert’s Alligator and Turtle Farm in Hammond, Louisiana on Tuesday afternoon.

The 26-year-old pop princess was accompanied by her mom, Lynne, her lil’ sis Jamie Lynn, her niece, Maddie Briann, almost 5 months, and her two sons, Sean Preston, 3, and Jayden James, 2. Jayden looks so curious!!!

The entire Spears family received a special tour of the alligator farm, which raises, preserves and contributes to the ultimate survival of the American Alligator.

See more pics here!

Source: Just Jared

Pop Justice's 'Circus' Review

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

'CIRCUS'

This is the title track. This means the song's called 'Circus', and it's from the album 'Circus'. "I run a tight ship," Britney announces, "so beware - I'm like the ringleader, I call the shots, I'm like a firecracker I make it hot, now put a show". What does this mean? Well, she is a ringleader on a ship - we presume this is something to do with a special circus on a cruise liner of some sort. Basically Britney is comparing herself to lots of things at the same time. Your English teacher will tell you this is a silly thing to do - but Britney is allowed to do it, because she is Britney. The track comes with massive thudding electronic R&B production and there's a lot of stopping and starting, including a a built-in MTV-style dance breakdown segment. The chorus lyric is "all eyes on me in the centre of the ring just like a circus" but the best bit's the bridge, with its "I feel the adrenaline moving through my veins, spotlight on me and I'm ready to break, I'm like a performer with this world as a stage" bit. There's all sorts of other stuff about "don't stand there watching me, following me, show me what you can do". Bits of it are a lot like 'Break The Ice' from the last album, but with an extra layer of Big Production.

OUT FROM UNDER

'Blackout' didn't have any big ballads so here is one for 'Circus'. It's incredibly similar to this version...


...of the song but with more guitar (weedy guitar, not big proper guitar). The production's a lot less sparse and a great deal more 'Britney ballad' (in the 'I'm Not A Girl Not Yet A Woman' tradition). Basically the most interesting thing about Britney's version that you can't hear on the Joanna Pacitti original is the finale, which ends with a great "from under, from under, from under" bit.

IF U SEEK AMY

This is the one people are excited about because the words "if you seek Amy" sound like "F-U-C-K me". After a "la la la la la la la la, la la la la la la la la" intro the song sort of throws itself into a ridiculous faux-lesbo 'romp' in which Britney looks for girl called Amy in a club ("oh baby baby have you seen Amy tonight, is she in the bathroom?"), can't find her while the club's closing, bangs on about "love me hate me, say what you want about me but all the boys and all the girls are ready to f-u-c-k me" and then goes bonkers over a lot over a thunderous Timbaland vs Scooter production job. There are some "ha ha he he ho ho ho" bits, a great whooshing noise into the final chorus and an overriding sense that this might be one of Britney's most ridiculous recordings to date.

'VERDICT': It's 'Blackout 2.0' - this is good news, 'Blackout' was a phenomenal album - but seems to include a lot of posturing and also seems to be quite gimmicky, which hopefully won't extend across the entire album. The inclusion of a song like 'Out From Under' suggests that this album, as a whole, might be a bridge between 'In The Zone' and 'Blackout', or at least a bridge between 'Blackout' and a next album more along the 'In The Zone' lines. That didn't make any sense at all, did it. Anyway if these are the very best songs on the album we're probably heading for a 7/10 sort of affair but it's hard to second guess a Britney album so what it will end up like is anybody's guess.

Source: Pop Justice

EXCLUSIVE: The Scoop On the Dance Audition

Yesterday we got a photo from an audition Britney held for an unknown upcoming project. Today BritneySpears.com has details about both the try-outs and what they were for!

We just found out that over 70 super talented dancers came to a grueling audition for Britney's new promotional tour. It was a really long day and the pressure was really on! After a few rounds of cuts the dancers finally got the chance to dance for Britney, Andre and his agents and show them all what they've got!

So what was Britney looking for? Three new guys for her dance crew -- a "womanizer" (of course!) and two "jester" types. We hear that the talent there was AMAZING, which means that Britney's upcoming performances are going to be out of this world!!!

See more pics here!

Source: BritneySpears.com