Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #13 on Mediabase with 4884 spins and 33.461 million listeners.

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Britney Spears: Movie Day with the Boys

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

Living the good life while on break from her Circus tour, Britney Spears was back at the movies for a second day in a row in Calabasas on Thursday (October 22).

Toting young Jayden James in her arms, the “Gimme More” singer was accompanied by her security team with her eldest son Sean Preston following closely behind.

See more pics here!

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Britney Takes the Kids to the Movies

Source: Untouchable Britney

Britney And Boyfriend's Zombie Date!

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

Forget about all that talk that Britney Spears owes her toned new body to eliminating junk food from her diet.

Britney and boyfriend Jason Trawick saw the movie Zombieland on Tuesday night in a nearly empty theater in Calabasas. We nearly dropped our Raisinets when Brit walked into the nearly empty lobby. And yes, she does look as great as recent bikini photos have show.

But an eyewitness, trying not to stare, quickly discovered that the singer's hot new bod is not because she's depriving herself of junk food. She had a humongous bag of popcorn and didn't wait to get inside the theater before munching away. She and Jason then got the largest size slushie and slurped away.

Seems like the romance is still alive: Britney and Jason walked arm-in-arm into the theater.

Source: Radar Online

Jack White: 'Britney Is More Authentic Than Most Rockers'

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

Speaking of the importance of authenticity, White remarked: "I don’t know if Bob Dylan and Tom Waits are as authentic as I think they are. Perhaps they’re not."

He added: "Sometimes you start thinking that maybe Britney Spears or someone like that who’s doing exactly what they want to do in the way that they best know how, is more authentic than any of those people you could mention."

Source: NME

Olivia Newton-John Pities Britney

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

OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN is grateful she found fame in the 1970s - because she doubts she could handle the amount of attention BRITNEY SPEARS receives now.

The 61 year old was propelled to stardom after her turn in 1978 movie Grease and graced the covers of magazines worldwide.

Newton-John refused to take her pin-up status seriously at the time, and claims the decision kept her grounded. But the actress feels sorry for Spears, who found fame as a teenager in the late 1990s - because the amount of press coverage sexy stars receive nowadays is unprecedented.

She tells Britain's Attitude magazine, "The poor girl. She has lived in a time where the paparazzi reign and we didn't have that problem at all. We'd have occasional intrusion, you know I had a few incidents, but it was nothing like it is now.

"I don't think you realize it (early fame) until you look back because it doesn't really feel like reality in the time. I never really took it too seriously, which is healthy."

Source: Contact Music

Aks Billboard: Britney's Latest Greatest Hit

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

BEST OF THE BEST

Hi Gary,

With much talk about Britney Spears' debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with "3" this week, let's not miss an interesting record that may have been set.

This may be a bit tricky to confirm, but is "3" the first song originally released as new material on a greatest hits album to reach No. 1? Here, I am talking about albums containing mostly previously-released material, so I'd be hesitant to count "HIStory" by Michael Jackson (containing the 1995 Hot 100 No. 1 "You Are Not Alone"), because half that collection's tracks were new.

I recall that "Slip Slidin' Away" by Paul Simon, one of two new songs on his 1977 album "Greatest Hits, Etc." reached No. 5 on the Hot 100. I'd be interested in seeing if your readers can find any other examples of new tracks from hits sets performing better.

Thanks,

Patrick Kelly
Brampton, Ontario, Canada

Hi Patrick,

What an interesting take on Spears' new Hot 100 leader. By their very nature, greatest hits albums in many cases do not contain any new music. So when they do, and a new song becomes a hit, it can only give consumers more reason to purchase a set containing numerous tracks they may already own.

It's also rare for a greatest hits set to yield a smash single in the sense that, generally, an act releasing such an album has collected so many hits that they may have graduated from receiving major airplay on popular, hit-driven radio formats. For an act to release a new song and send it to the Hot 100's summit illustrates that even well into a career, that artist remains extremely relevant, which is no small feat.

With such a wide scope to research - namely, only every greatest hits album that has ever been released - I sure wouldn't turn down any assistance from any willing Chart Beat readers. But, I can cite at least two songs from all-out greatest hits albums that crowned the Hot 100 prior to Spears' "3."

The first was by an artist who once duetted with Spears, not to mention shared the stage with her in one of the most famous moments ever on the MTV Video Music Awards: Madonna.

While Michael Jackson's 1995 retrospective contained one disc of hits and one of new songs, Madonna had released a clear-cut hits package more than four years earlier that contained 15 smashes and two new tracks, "The Immaculate Collection." The old- and new-material girl ushered in the set with "Justify My Love," and the hypnotic track topped the Hot 100 for two weeks in January 1991.

In November 2005, Destiny's Child topped the Billboard 200 with "#1's." The album included among its three new tracks a solo Beyonce cut, "Check On It." The song, also subsequently included in the film (but not the soundtrack to) "The Pink Panther," in which Beyonce starred, topped the Hot 100 for five weeks beginning in February 2006. (Thanks to Billboard 200 chart manager Keith Caulfield for noting this feat).

Again, readers are welcome to note any other such song, but here are five hits first made available on best-of sets that reached the Hot 100's top five, joining the Paul Simon track that you reference:

No. 3, "Runaway," Janet Jackson, 1995
No. 4, "Always," Bon Jovi, 1994
No. 4, "I Still Believe," Mariah Carey, 1999
No. 4, "Again," Lenny Kravitz, 2001
No. 5, "What Kind of Man Would I Be?," Chicago, 1990

Spears releases the standard version her second hits compilation, "The Singles Collection," Nov. 10. The album will contain 17 previously-released songs and "3."

The "Ultimate Fan Box Set" version of "The Singles Collection," out Nov. 24, will contain all her singles, including "3." Each disc will be packaged in its own slip sleeve case with original artwork, and will include an additional b-side or remix of the track. The collection will also sport a DVD featuring all of Spears' videos in chronological order and a booklet with images and trivia about each track.

Spears' first retrospective, "Greatest Hits: My Prerogative," reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 in 2004. It has sold 1,363,000 copies to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

Source: Billboard

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #14 on Mediabase with 4693 spins and 31.935 million listeners.

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Source: Break The Ice

Mom: Britney's New Beau Would Make a "Dream" Husband

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

After a rocky romance with paparazzo Adnan Ghalib and a devastating marriage to Kevin Federline, Britney Spears has found love with agent Jason Trawick -- and her mother, Lynne, thinks he is The One, Us Weekly reports in its latest issue (on newsstands now).

"Lynne said, 'He's the kind of man you would dream of your daughter marrying. The kids love him, and he's stable,'" a friend tells Us Weekly.

Trawick, 37, stood by Spears, 27, during her darkest moments (she was involuntarily committed twice to a psychiatric hospital in 2008 and lost custody of sons Sean, 4, and Jayden, 3, the year before).

"Most everyone else abandoned her, but Jason refused to be completely cut out of Britney's life," says a source. "He's very protective of her."

Besides his quick wit and ability to make her laugh in any situation, sources tell Us Trawick accepts Britney - drama and all.

"She has been honest with Jason about what she’s been through in a way that I don't think she's been with other people, and he always preferred to not sugarcoat the harsh reality of what happened to her," says a pal. "He tells her when she should take responsibility for her own actions."

For much more on Spears - including how she is still haunted by the effect her mental illness had on her boys, how she has repaired her once rocky relationship with her mother and how Trawick has already began acting as "dad" to the singer's sons - pick up the new Us Weekly today!

Source: US Weekly

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #14 on Mediabase with 4557 spins and 30.956 million listeners.

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Source: Break The Ice

Britney Settles with Treadmarked Papper

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

Team Britney Spears has reached a financial settlement with the paparazzo who accused the pop star of intentionally driving over his foot with her Mercedes back in 2007.

Rick Mendoza, who was working for TMZ at the time, had argued that Brit's people "should have known ... Britney was not in the mental, emotional and/or physical condition to operate the subject motor vehicle in a safe and reasonable manner."

The terms of the settlement were not released -- but Mendoza had originally demanded more than $200,000 in damages.

Source: TMZ

Unbelievable...

Diane Martel: '3 Is Her Next Steamy Video'

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

The director of the video for Britney Spears' single "3" tells Life & Style exclusively how the steamy sequence came together.

"I think it's her next sexy video," says director Diane Martel. "It's a very simple video for her -- I don't think you've seen her this much under a magnifying glass. Everything's really strong and playful."

Britney helped with the look of the video, too. "We collaborated on the wardrobe and had meetings about hair and makeup people," reveals Martel. "We talked a lot on the phone and met Tone and Rich — two of the best choreographers."

Martel says Britney was great to work with. "She's so sweet and funny and so normal and down to earth. It's really fun as a director to see her in front of the camera. She's so creative with this stuff. The video is very simple, it's very, very minimal. So it's her, her, her. And she's totally engaging every second. She really knows how to work with a camera and move.

"I was really impressed, and I have worked almost with every female artist in the business," Martel adds.

Britney herself is excited about the results, posting on Twitter, "It's gonna be hot!"

Source: Life & Style

Soon-To-Be Pop Princess Talks about The Soon-To-Be Queen of Pop

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

Britney Spears was featured in a video clip during "Human Nature" in your Sticky & Sweet show. She's stuck in an elevator and starts to go crazy. Is that how you analogize what's happened in her career?

Yes. Didn't that explain what I thought? "I'm not your bitch, don't hang your shit on me." I just think people should mind their own business and let her grow up. I think everyone goes off the deep end at one time or another, and she, like Michael Jackson, didn't really have a childhood, so there are some inherent problems in that scenario. I have a lot of compassion for her, and I hope that she can find balance in her life. I don't know how bad her meltdown was. One can't believe everything one reads.

Source: Rolling Stone

Britney Spears Ditches Junk Food

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

Britney Spears has reportedly swapped junk food for healthy sushi.

The 27-year-old mother-of-two - who was recently pictured on holiday in Mexico showing off an incredible slim and toned figure in a tiny black bikini - used to love feasting on fried chicken, mashed potato and frappuccinos but has now found a taste for low calorie fish.

GK Reid, who recently styled the music video shoot for her new hit single 3, told The New York Post: "She exhibited amazing energy and was in great shape - her body looked better than it has in years - she munched on sushi instead of junk food."

He added: "She even sang live with the words. She worked really hard and was really sweet to all the dancers."

The video to the new No 1 hit is a tribute to threesomes. Reid said: "It's really steamy."

Source: Metro

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #14 on Mediabase with 4345 spins and 29.525 million listeners.

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Source: Break The Ice

'Toxic' Voted Sexiest Video of All TIme

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

Madonna took the top spot ahead of Lady Ga Ga's Poker Face and Wannabe by the Spice Girls in the online poll about the least sexy videos.

Other videos voted into the "least sexy" top ten included Never Gonna Give You Up by 1980s crooner Rick Astley, and Michael Jackson's You Are Not Alone, which featured the singer naked with Lisa Marie Presley.

Britney Spears won the sexiest video vote for her 2004 single Toxic, with Shakira in second place with She Wolf and boy band JLS in third with Beat Again.

The recently reformed boy band Take That appeared in both the sexiest and least sexy top tens, for Pray and Do What You Like respectively.

The rankings were decided by users of the music video website Muzu.tv.

Ten Least Sexy Music Videos

1. Madonna – Hung up

2. Lady Ga Ga - Poker Face

3. Spice Girls - Wannabe

4. Pink - Get the Party Started

5. Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up

6. Michael Jackson – You Are Not Alone

7. Take That – Do What You Like

8. Billy Ray Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart

9. Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go

10. David Hasslehoff – Jump In My Car

Top Ten Most Sexy Videos

1. Britney – Toxic

2. Shakira – She Wolf

3. JLS - Beat Again

4. Girls Aloud – Untouchable

5. Kylie – Spinning Around

6. Rihanna - Umbrella

7. Ciara feat. Justin Timberlake - Love, Sex and Magic

8. Take That – Pray

9. Beyonce – Single Ladies

10. Robert Palmer - Addicted to Love

Source: Telegraph

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #14 on Mediabase with 4128 spins and 27.708 million listeners.

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Source: Break The Ice

Britney Spears: Mexican Bikini Babe

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

Taking a break from her work obligations, Britney Spears jetted down south to vacation in Mexico with her family over the weekend.

Spotted out in a black bikini on Sunday (October 18), the “Gimme More” singer was accompanied on the beach by boyfriend Jason Trawick, as well as her two sons, her dad and a few helping hands.

The Mexican getaway comes after Miss Spears spent time working on the new music video “3” during a steamy shoot in Los Angeles.

Of the new work, Brit tweeted to her fans: “I am so happy y’all love it because I do this all for you. I can’t wait till you see the video!”

See more pics here!

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #14 on Mediabase with 3929 spins and 26.092 million listeners.

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Source: Break The Ice

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #17 on Mediabase with 3654 spins and 24.028 million listeners.

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Source: Break The Ice

Britney Out and About in Beverly Hills

Source: Untouchable Britney

The Singles Collection Tracklisting

The Singles Collection CD
1. 3
2. ...Baby One More Time
3. (You Drive Me) Crazy (The Stop Remix)
4. Born To Make You Happy
5. Oops!...I Did It Again
6. Stronger
7. I'm a Slave 4 U
8. Boys (The Co-Ed remix feat. Pharrell Williams)
9. Me Against The Music (feat. Madonna)
10. Toxic
11. Everytime
12. Gimme More
13. Piece Of Me
14. Womanizer
15. Circus
16. If U Seek Amy
17. Radar

The Singles Collection Box Set + DVD (Includes 32-page color booklet)

SINGLE: …Baby One More Time
B SIDE: Autumn Goodbye

SINGLE: Sometimes
B SIDE: I'm So Curious

SINGLE: (You Drive Me) Crazy (The Stop Remix!)
B SIDE: I'll Never Stop Loving You

SINGLE: Born To Make You Happy
REMIX: Kristian Lundin Bonus Remix

SINGLE: From the Bottom of My Broken Heart
B SIDE: Thinkin' About You

SINGLE: Oops!...I Did It Again
B SIDE: Deep In My Heart

SINGLE: Lucky
B SIDE: Heart

SINGLE: Stronger
B SIDE: Walk On By

SINGLE: Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know
REMIX: Hex Hector Radio Mix

SINGLE: I'm a Slave 4 U
B SIDE: Intimidated

SINGLE: Overprotected
REMIX: Overprotected (The Darkchild Remix)

SINGLE: I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman
B SIDE: I Run Away

SINGLE: I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll
B SIDE: I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman (Metro Remix)

SINGLE: Boys (The Co-Ed Remix feat. Pharrell Williams)
B SIDE: Boys (Album Version)

SINGLE: Me Against the Music (feat. Madonna)
REMIX: Passengerz vs. The Club Remix

SINGLE: Toxic
REMIX: Bloodshy & Avant's Intoxicated Remix

SINGLE: Everytime
REMIX: Above & Beyond Club Mix

SINGLE: Outrageous
REMIX: Junkie XL's Dancehall Mix

SINGLE: My Prerogative
REMIX: Armand Van Helden Remix

SINGLE: Do Somethin’
REMIX: Thick Vocal Mix

SINGLE: Someday (I Will Understand)
B SIDE: Mona Lisa

SINGLE: Gimme More
REMIX: Paul Oakenfold Remix

SINGLE: Piece of Me
REMIX: Bloodshy & Avant's Boz O lo Remix

SINGLE: Break The Ice
B SIDE: Everybody

SINGLE: Womanizer
REMIX: Kaskade Remix

SINGLE: Circus
REMIX: Tom Neville's Ring Leader Mix

SINGLE: If U Seek Amy
REMIX: Crookers Remix

SINGLE: Radar
REMIX: Bloodshy & Avant Remix

SINGLE: 3
REMIX: Groove Police Club Mix

DVD featuring Britney's iconic music videos:
1. …Baby One More Time
2. Sometimes
3. (You Drive Me) Crazy (The Stop Remix!)
4. Born To Make You Happy
5. From the Bottom of My Broken Heart
6. Oops!...I Did It Again
7. Lucky
8. Stronger
9. Don’t Let Me Be the Last to Know
10. I'm a Slave 4 U
11. Overprotected (The Darkchild Remix)
12. I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman
13. I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll
14. Me Against The Music (feat. Madonna)
15. Toxic
16. Everytime
17. My Prerogative
18. Do Somethin’
19. Someday (I Will Understand)
20. Gimme More
21. Piece Of Me
22. Break the Ice
23. Womanizer
24. Circus
25. If U Seek Amy
26. Radar

Source: Britney.com

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #18 on Mediabase with 3422 spins and 23.133 million listeners.

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Source: Break The Ice

Britney Breaks Another Record

Britney Spears is fighting for a change on the global chart, as her new smash '3' explodes at no.2 after huge digital sales in the USA and Canada (244.000 points).

It's the highest debut on the global track chart for a female artist ever!

Source: United World Chart

'The Singles Collection' Gets a New Release Date

The standard version of The Singles Collection will contain 17 of her chart-topping favorites, along with the new song “3,” all on one CD and will be available on Nov. 10.

The ultimate fan box set version of The Singles Collection will be available on Nov. 24 and will contain all 29 of her singles, including the new song “3.” Each disc will be packaged in its own slip sleeve case with original artwork, and will include an additional b-side or a remix of the track. The collection will include a DVD featuring all of Britney’s videos in chronological order. The ultimate fan box set will also include a special booklet featuring iconic images and fun facts about each track.

During her 10 year career, Britney has had 5 albums debut at the #1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, as well as 23 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Pop Singles chart. Worldwide, Britney Spears is one of the top-selling artists of the last decade, constantly topping charts with her albums …Baby One More Time (1999); Oops!... I Did It Again (2000); Britney (2001); In The Zone (2003); Blackout (2007) and Circus (2008). Worldwide she has sold over 63 million albums.

Britney Spears is currently touring in support of her most recent studio album Circus. “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” tour started in her home state of Louisiana in March 2009.

Source: Britney.com