Britney At The Peninsula Hotel

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

Britney was spotted at the Peninsula Hotel earlier this afternoon with her boys Sean Preston & Jayden James for a quick getaway.

Dressed in a red turtle neck and jeans, Britney was chauffeured to the hotel briefly, then left soon after.

See more pics here!

Source: X17

'Rock Boy' Produced By Danja

In addition to the album and the deluxe version of Britney Spears' Circus, there's almost an entire album worth of bonus tracks that have been popping up on the various different releases of the album. Case in point, the German bonus track off Circus titled "Rock Boy" turns out to be a Danja track.

The track was written by Tina Parol who confirmed the Danja production via her myspace blog:

'So I had the amazing opportunity of working with the very talented Danja and Ms. Britney Spears on her new album "Circus"! My song, titled "Rock Boy" is a b-side on the album...so check it out on Itunes Europe or on Youtube!'

So are we thinking Danja used a rock sample or live instruments? Either way, track is pretty dope and is a perfect example of Danja's versatility.

Source: The Thomas Crown Chronicles

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single 'Circus' is currently at #21 on Mediabase with 2632 spins and 12.4 est. million listeners!

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

Source: Break The Ice

Britney's Access Hollywood's Top Female Star Of 2008

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

For the second year in a row, Britney took the top honor – 133 stories were devoted to her in ’08 — 30 of which centered on her emotional breakdown, and losing custody of sons Jayden James and Sean Preston in January.

“I sit there and look back and I think I’m a smart person what the hell was I thinking?” Britney said in her recent documentary for MTV, “For The Record.”

But 2008 ends better than it began for Britney – with a comeback. Her new No. 1 album, “Circus,” was released December 2nd, the same day her friends threw her a 27th birthday bash in New York City.

Source: Access Hollywood

Rep: Britney Spears, Benji Madden Not Dating

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

Britney Spears and Benji Madden are not dating!

In Touch reports the Good Charlotte Rocker, 29, and Spears, 27, have been hooking up -- but Spears' publicist Holly Shakoor denies any connection.

"The claims made by In Touch are completely false," she tells E! News. "There is not an ounce of truth to any of it.''

The tabloid claims that Spears' dad, Jamie, and her manager, Larry Rudolph, have been searching for potential suitors for the singer, including Chace Crawford, Michael Phelps, Jesse Metcalfe and Madden.

"Larry made phone calls, and Benji ended up being the most interested in being fixed up," In Touch claims. "He plans to make a big, splashy announcement to help publicize her tour."

But Madden was spotted with his ex (and on-again/off-again friend to Spears), Paris Hilton, twice this week, and Spears just got back to L.A. after promoting her new album, Circus, in Tokyo.

Source: US Weekly

Russell Brand: I'll Date Britney!

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

Rumor has it that Britney Spears is now on the lookout for a suitable red carpet escort, with manager Larry Rudolph and father Jamie Spears giving her a helping hand to find the right guy. Reports have linked her with possible dates like Benji Madden, Michael Phelps and Jesse Metcalfe.

Attention, Brit! Someone else wants to be in the running!

"She’s looking for a boyfriend now?" Russell Brand exclaimed at last night's L.A. premiere of Bedtime Stores, after hearing the "Womanizer" singer was on the market again.

"I’m going now! Is she here? I’m just gonna be quick," he joked to reporters as he pretended to run off the red carpet. "There’s not a moment to lose!"

The two had a fun chemistry during the lead-up to MTV's VMAs this year, filming a series of hilarious TV spots in preparation for the awards. After all, the British comedian did want to make sure Britney knew his last name, as he said to her in one spot, "You will remember that name because I think pretty soon that's gonna be your surname. Britney Brand."

"Oh, gosh!" Brit replied with a giggle.

Source: OK Magazine

We all wanna date Britney so get in line horndog!

"Circus" Album Expected To Sell 175-190K This Week!

According to estimates from Hitsdailydouble, Britney will reportedly slide down to the #4 spot selling 175-190k, with Jamie Foxx coming in at #3 (230-245k) and Keyshia Cole at #2 (300-315k). Taylor Swift is expected to remain in the #1 spot, selling around 340-355k.

Source: Hits Daily Double

Benji Madden And Britney Spears Dating

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

Is Britney Spears secretly dating Paris Hilton’s ex?

In Touch is reporting that Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden, who split from Paris Hilton less than a month ago, is secretly dating the socialite’s on-again/off-again pal, Britney Spears.

Just for the bitch fight that’ll break out once the news hits Paris’ ears, let’s hope this is one piece of tabloid dish with a grain of truth.

“They’ve been on a few dates,” a snitch close to Madden revealed in the December 29 edition of the tab. “They met once at The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills for dinner in a hotel suite.”

So far, things are blossoming smoothly for the rumored lovers.

“She appears to like Benji a lot, and he seems to really like her.”

And you’ll never guess how the two met.

According to the In Touch spy, Britney’s manager worked with Papa Jamie Spears to create a list of potential boyfriends for the pop icon. In addition to Benji, the list also included Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford, actor Jesse Metcalf, and Olympian Michael Phelps.

“Larry made some phone calls and Benji ended up being the most interested in being fixed up.”

Larry wants to use Benji and Britney’s burgeoning new romance to promote her new album and forthcoming world tour.

“He plans to make a big, splashy announcement to help publicize her upcoming tour.”

Source: Pop Crunch

BTI Special: Celebrate "Circus"!

With the mega-success of "Circus" and the accolades its been receiving, it's only right that we fans celebrate! You can join in the celebrations by simply taking a picture of you and your "Circus" album, and email it to Joel! Go fun and crazy; Be creative; C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E! We'll collect all the pictures into a Circus Megapost!
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Here are some photos already sent in by Break The Ice readers!

So what are you waiting for? SEND IN YOUR PICTURES NOW! For those of you who haven't bought the album, it's not too late so hurry up and get your copy of "Circus"! And don't forget to take a picture with it!

Britney Places #19 On Maxim's Hot 100 In 2008

Even after shaving her head, losing primary custody of her kids, shitting the bed at the VMAs, and dating a blood-sucking paparazzo, we’re still pulling for the pop tart turned punch line. The girl still oozes genuine sexiness, and if anyone can make a comeback, it’s her.

Source: Maxim

#19??? WTF! Are they trippin'? That just ain't right...Are they blind? Gay? Old? PETA fans?

It's Britney, Bitch!

'I don't see the point of Britney anymore, she was rubbish on the show (X-Factor). I think she's more famous than she deserves to be now', says Gary Barlow from Take That.

Karma's a bitch. Now take that, Take That!

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Source: Joel the Legendary

Official Britney 'Circus' 2009 Calendar

Since 2009 is gonna be THE YEAR of Britney, what better way to fawn over her than by hanging the OFFICIAL Britney 'Circus' 2009 calendar on your wall for all to see!?

I'm gonna be circling concert dates, performances, magazine releases, EVERYTHING Britney related. Feel free to circle my birthday (April 25) which just so happens to be the day of Britney's Las Vegas concert... double celebration, me thinks!! :)

Oh and BTW you can totally customize the calendar by choosing your favorite style and adding pics and text. Geen. You know you gotta make it huge, the bigger the better, right? ;)

Click here to order your calendar!

Source: BritneySpears.com

New Message From Britney

Source: BritneySpears.com

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single 'Circus' is currently at #25 on Mediabase with 2305 spins and 10.4 est. million listeners!

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

Source: Break The Ice

Paul McCartney and Britney Spears top "Idol" wish list

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

Former Beatle Paul McCartney and pop star Britney Spears are at the top of Simon Cowell's celebrity wish list as possible mentors on the upcoming season of "American Idol."

But the chances of getting McCartney to appear on the most-watched American television show seem slim.

"We try every year to get Paul McCartney on but for whatever reason he won't come on," the judge told reporters on a conference call on Wednesday.

Cowell said he would welcome the chance to see Spears on the show, which returns for its 8th season on January 13. The singer is on a comeback roll with a No.1 album and upcoming tour after almost two years of personal woes.

"She would be first on the list. I would love to see her mentor the contestants. But if she doesn't want to do that and she wants to come on the show to perform, I would welcome her any time," Cowell said.

He said he would also like to see Beyonce and would welcome back singer-songwriter Lionel Richie and movie director Quentin Tarantino, who was a guest judge in 2004.

"American Idol" has produced some bonafide stars since its 2002 debut, including Grammy award winners Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.

Former contestants Jennifer Hudson and Jordin Sparks were both nominated earlier this month for Grammys.

"I absolutely love it when that happens," Cowell said. "There is so much snobbery in the music business about what we do on this show. So I think it is fantastic.''

Source: Reuters

Britney Spears Buckling Under The Pressure To Sing Live?

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

Britney Spears' road to recovery may be about to suffer a setback as the singer buckles under the pressure to sing live.

A source close to Britney said, "Britney has been told that if she doesn't deliver on this tour a lot of the public support she has earned is going to fade away."Britney is feeling the pressure more and more as she rehearses for the tour."

The source added, "She knows one slip-up and it could all be over for her because she will be crucified in the press.

"After what she's been through, it's hard to imagine how she's going to cope."

Source: Entertainment Wise

The correct title should be: 'Britney Spears buckling under the pressure of bitching fans and media'

Britney Spears: Safe and Sound at LAX

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

Following a weeklong trip overseas, Britney Spears was spotted arriving back at LAX Airport in Los Angeles from Tokyo on Wednesday (December 17).

Looking calm and collected, the “Gimme More” singer made her way past security and lined-up paparazzi as she headed out to an awaiting car before heading home.

As previously reported by Gossip Girls, Brit said that she had a lovely time as she promoted her new album “Circus” in Japan, as he wrote on her Web site, “I Love Japan! I think all the tiny cars are so cute!”

Spears’ main reason for the trip was performing on the Japanese show “Hey! Hey! Hey!” though she took full advantage of her travels, sampling traditional cuisine and doing plenty of shopping.

See more pics here!

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Inside Britneys Birthday Bash At Tenjune In New York City

As you know, Britney celebrated her 27th birthday in style at Tenjune nightclub in NYC recently and we have EXCLUSIVE photos to share with you!

Brit looked so gorge in her Roberto Cavalli dress and she had a lot of fun hanging out with Brett, her dancers, her agent, her mum and pal Lance Bass, not to mention the plethora (great word) of other celebs who turned up to celebrate with our girl.

Britney's MySpace Celebrity page and her official MySpace page have more photos from inside Brit's sexy circus-themed soiree, so make sure you check 'em out.

See more pics here!

Source: BritneySpears.com

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single 'Circus' is currently at #28 on Mediabase with 2120 spins and 9.8 est. million listeners!

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

Source: Break The Ice

Britney And Kevin 'Getting Back Together'

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

Britney Spears has reportedly asked Kevin Federline to move back in with her.

The singer has decided that she wants to get back together with her ex-husband, according to Look magazine.

"Kevin has been staying over a lot but I don’t think it will be long until they are living together full-time again. They have slipped back into their old relationship really easily," a source told the publication.

'Kevin is excited about living with Britney again because he finds it tough being a single dad. She is thrilled because she can have her kids back and a relationship with someone she trusts."

Federline currently has full custody of the couple's two children, Sean Preston, three, and two-year-old Jayden James.

"Britney and Kevin have come to realise they still love each other. They have been seeing a counsellor and have drawn up a list of rules so they can improve their relationship," said the source.

Spears recently added a further six dates to the UK leg of her 'Circus' tour. She will hold a 'mini residency' at Londons 02 arena from June 3 until June 14.

Source: Digital Spy

'Circus' Sells 192,396 Copies In Its 2nd Week

'Circus' sells 192,396 copies in its 2nd week of release bringing the total to nearly 700,000 copies!

Next stop? 800.000!

Congratz B!

Source: Hits Daily Double

New "Womanizer Remix" EP Available Next Week On iTunes

"Womanizer" is still going strong on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, and I swear, I'm loving it more every day. It's just a hot-ass dance song, don'tcha think? My girls and I were at NYC's Plumm nightclub last weekend, and the second "Womanizer" came on, we went nuts — no joke. So of course I got insanely excited when Jive told me that they're releasing a "Womanizer Remix" EP next week on iTunes. Check out the official track list and artwork:

1. Kaskade Remix (5:31)
2. Benny Benassi Extended Remix (6:17)
3. Junior's Tribal Electro Remix (8:47)
4. Jason Nevins Club Remix (7:32)
5. Tonal Extended Club Remix (5:30)

Check back next week for the iTunes purchase link. Last-minute Christmas gift for a loved one? Or maybe yourself? Or... BRITannica? xx♥

Source: Britney.com

Britney's Skit On Ellen Degeneres

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Britney Spears: A Look Back At How The Pop Star Took Back 2008

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

If anyone is the comeback kid of 2008, it's Britney Spears. That's pretty amazing, considering the fact that in just the first week of the year, she was placed in a hospital for psychiatric observation and lost custody of her two young sons. But over the course of the past 12 months, she seems to have recuperated her losses. She got back to work, showed off her comedic chops on TV, hit the recording and dance studios, won some VMAs, made a tell-all documentary and had a #1 single and album.

Here's a look back at the moments — from awful lows to victorious highs — that made up the year in Britney:

Britney Hospitalized

On January 3, Britney refused to turn her sons over to Kevin Federline's bodyguards and reportedly locked herself in a bathroom with Jayden James. Police, fire trucks and helicopters arrived at the scene, and the pop singer was taken to Cedars-Sinai, where she was held for mental evaluation. Spears wasn't charged with any criminal wrongdoing and was released from the hospital two days later.

Britney Loses Custody of Her Kids

Following Britney's first hospitalization, Federline gained sole custody of Sean Preston and Jayden James, and Britney's visitation with her sons was temporarily suspended.

Britney Hospitalized ... Again

In January 2008, the best way to describe Britney was as a "beleaguered pop star." She was rushed to the UCLA Medical Center after being physically removed from her home by authorities, only weeks after her first hospitalization. Both her parents were by her side, as well as constant companion and "manager" Sam Lutfi. She was released a week later.

Britney Hooks Up With, Then Ditches Sam Lutfi And Adnan Ghalib

Aside from Justin Timberlake, Britney has always had questionable taste in men. From Jason Alexander to Federline, Spears has always opted to have unfamous clingers-on by her side. And in 2008, that included paparazzo Adnan Ghalib and Lutfi, who managed to take control of the pop star's life and push away those closest to her in a very short time. With the help of her parents (and their lawyers), who filed a restraining order against Lutfi while Brit was in the hospital, she ultimately got rid of these questionable influences.

Britney Goes To Court— And Sometimes Doesn't

In 2008, Britney had a lot of dates with her lawyers. She was in court to regain custody of her kids (eventually getting her visiting rights restored), she was in court for her driving violations, and she was in court when her dad, Jamie Spears, took over control of her affairs in February. This court order may have taken away her right to make her own decisions, but it gave her the stability and structure she seemed to need.

Britney Makes Them Laugh

In a March episode of the CBS comedy "How I Met Your Mother," Britney showed everyone that she's up for making you laugh, intentionally, playing Abby the love-struck dermatologist's receptionist. She did so well, in fact, that she was asked to return for another episode, and some wondered if perhaps comedy could be a new career option for the "Mickey Mouse Club" alum.

Britney Hangs With Russell Brand ... And An Elephant

"How I Met Your Mother" proved she could be funny, so even skeptics were interested when she teamed up with VMA host Russell Brand for a promo spot. Ignoring the literal elephant in the room, the "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" star flirted with Brit relentlessly. And when Brand suggested there was some sexual tension between them, Britney won back our hearts and confidence by quipping dryly, "I didn't feel any tension."

Britney Finally Scoops Up Some Moonmen

With nearly a decade of VMA nominations and performances under her belt, Britney finally earned herself not one, but three Moonmen in 2008, including Video of the Year for "Piece of Me." Erasing the image of her 2007 VMA appearance, Brit glammed it up and giggled her way to victory at MTV's big show, which included a funny little opening skit with "Superbad" star Jonah Hill.

Britney Tells All In "For The Record"

In her very personal MTV documentary, Brit talked in great length about her breakups with Federline and Timberlake, discussed being a mom and how important her two sons are and opened up about her very public breakdowns. It also showed everyone the steps Britney was taking to making her big, splashy comeback with her new album, Circus.

Britney's Back On Top With Circus

On the heels of the less-than-stellar success of Blackout, Britney headed to the Circus and released her sixth studio album on December 2, her 27th birthday. The album and its first single, "Womanizer," have become smash hits. With first-week album sales of over 500,000 copies, the once-disgraced pop princess has managed to finish 2008 with a triumphant bang. And judging by ticket sales for her tour, 2009 might not be too shabby either.

Source: MTV

Britney Performing On 'NTV Best Aritst 2008'