Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #6 on Mediabase with 7555 spins and 52.465 million listeners.

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Source: Break The Ice

'Circus' a Very Good Show

The following italicized article is from www.underworld.com.au:

Lets start by getting one thing straight. Rebekah Devlin, who started what quickly developed into Britney-gate this week in Australia, clearly got it very, very wrong. At the Britney Spears show tonight at Rod Laver Arena, there were no mass walk-outs, there were no disgruntled fans and the audience was genuinely entertained.

Just for the record, I am not a Britney fan but ‘Circus’ is a very good show. Forget the “but she mimes” argument. It is irrelevant for Britney. She is a popstar. She has never pretended to be a serious musical act like Radiohead. She is what she is and has never denied it.

Keep in mind at parts of their shows, Cher has lip-synched, Madonna lip-synchs, even Roger Waters did it. So lets just eliminate that from the scorecard and score the Britney show for what it is … a very entertaining show aimed at her core fans.

If you are a Britney fan, you are going to love ‘Circus’. It is over two hours of escapism and yes it is a real circus. Actually, if Ms. Devlin focused on the freak show featuring the midget or an amputee on a trampoline she might have been able to beat-up a better story. Did she even notice that? Not that it mattered. It was visually compelling.

Yes, a Circus it truly is, with magicians, acrobats, a tightrope and … was that Perez Hilton dressed up as The Queen?

The costume changes are covered up with musical segways. One featured Marilyn Manson ‘Sweet Dreams’ and another Michael Jackson ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Something’.

Lets give a special shout-out to the two kids in the front row. Britney’s children Sean and Jayden watched what Mom did for a living with Mom’s new beau Jason Trawick . For the record Ms Devlin, Jayden left earlier so your headline tomorrow should read “Even Britney’s Kid Can’t Stand Her”. Sean left before the encore, so you can beat that up into a headline as well.

In Vegas, this show would be up for “show of the year”. In Perth, based on a one-woman jury, it doesn’t rate at all. Melbourne, the home of Australian theatre, accepted another good show.

Britney is more than 90 shows into a world tour with Circus. How funny that Ms Devlin wasted her 15 minutes of fame on something that has never pretended to be anything more than a pop show.

Source: Underworld

'TSC' Review

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

Like 2004's Greatest Hits: My Prerogative, 2009's The Singles runs 17 tracks but the selected songs result in a very different listening experience. To begin with, the five years separating the two compilations were tumultuous ones for Britney Spears, but they resulted in a clutch of hits that kept her on the charts despite all the drama, hits that firmly entrenched Britney as a dance club diva. This stretch of six singles — "Gimme More," "Piece of Me," "Womanizer," "Circus," "If You Seek Amy," "Radar" — along with the excellent new Max Martin-written and produced single "3" (much better than any of the three new cuts on My Prerogative), help push The Singles away from teen pop and toward pure dance-pop bliss, a shift in tone underscored by the virtual absence of ballads (the only one included is "Everytime," which in this context plays a bit as a chill-out number). In some regards, giving her early sticky bubblegum and fluffy ballads a bit of a short shrift does downplay Britney's era of dominance, but it does result in a stronger overall listen, since there are no slow patches here, just a parade of relentless hooks and rhythms that wound up defining the sound of a decade.

Source: All Music

Britney Spears' The Singles Collection Hits Stores Today

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

From the tender age of 16, Britney Spears has been one of the biggest pop stars of her generation. She's proven that even when she's down, she can still make a comeback. On the greatest-hits compilation The Singles Collection — out Tuesday (November 9), but a deluxe version will drop November 23 — fans can revisit their favorite hits in Spears' catalog.

The album includes " ... Baby One More Time," "(You Drive Me) Crazy (The Stop Remix!)," "I'm a Slave 4 U," Toxic" and "Oops! ... I Did It Again" to name a few. The album also features her latest single, "3," the video for which premiered on her site last week.

"When I see her on set, she's extremely professional, and it's a job," video director and frequent collaborator Joseph Kahn told MTV News about working with the pop star over the years. "There's really literally no messing around. Whatever accolades she gets, she deserves."

As for her place among some of the greatest pop artists of all time, Dave Meyers, who directed Spears in videos for "Boys," Lucky" and, most recently, "Radar," shared that she's definitely vying for the Queen of Pop title with Madonna. "She kind of filled [Madonna's] shoes," Meyers said. "[But] everything is done in a Britney way. She's not Madonna, and Madonna is not Britney. It seems like Madonna made the same choices that were right for her at the time, to class her up when she had just done a sexpot video. She was riding that image train too. She was leading that image train, and I think that Britney has done that as well."

Source: MTV

The Singles Collection Physical and Digital Copies Now Available

Five versions of Britney Spears' The Singles Collection are now available!

1.) The Singles Collection: Digital Deluxe Version

This edition includes all 58 songs from the Ultimate Fan Box Set, and is now available on iTunes.

2.) The Singles Collection: Standard Version CD

This edition includes 17 of Britney's greatest hits, including her new #1 single, '3', and is available in stores as well as online.

Buy it at:

BarnesAndNoble.com
Target.com
BestBuy.com
Walmart.com
A store near you!

3.) The Singles Collection: Digital Standard Version

The same 17 tracks as the physical CD, but with "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman." Buy it on iTunes now.

4.) International Only CD+DVD

18 of Britney's greatest hits and a DVD of Britney's iconic music videos. This version is not available in the US.

5.) Digital 45s

These two-song combos are available on iTunes, in the same paired groupings as those on the 58-song tracklist. All 29 different 45s are available on Britney's iTunes page.

And in just 2 weeks on November 24th, the Ultimate Fan Box Set and DVD will be released!

Source: BritneySpears.com

Britney Spears Breaks Silence

The following italicized article is from www.news.com.au:

BRITNEY Spears has hit back at critical media reports of her Circus tour, saying she came to Australia for her fans.

The pop star arrived in the country last week amid controversy over her lip-synching stage performance, and soon faced reports that disappointed fans walked out of her opening show in Perth.

Spears has been keeping a low profile since arriving in Melbourne earlier this week, but she responded to the criticism.

"I hear there is a lot of controversy in the media about my show," Spears said in a statement.

"Some reporters have said they love it and some don't. I came to Australia for my fans!"

Spears is due to play the first of three sold-out shows in Melbourne on Wednesday night, and has been indulging in some retail therapy.

"Went shopping on Collins Street yesterday and got a lot of my Christmas presents. Melbourne is beautiful. Can't wait to see more. -Britney," she wrote on Twitter.

Aussie DJ Havana Brown, who is touring with Spears, said she is surprised by the savaging the pop princess has received here.

Brown said there was no negative reaction from fans and the media about lip-synching and lacklustre performances in Europe, where they toured before Australia.

"I think it's quite well known that she has lip-synched in the past. I don't think it's any surprise to anybody," Brown said.

"There was nothing like that in Europe. I think everyone knew what they were in for, and I think everyone should know here as well.

"I'm not quite sure what the fuss is about."

Brown was personally chosen by Spears' father and manager to open the Circus tour in Europe and Australia.

The Melbourne native gets the crowds warmed up for Spears each night and then sits back to enjoy the spectacle.

She said there was an "incredible response" at the first two shows in Perth, and she hoped Aussie fans would make up their own minds about the concert.

"It's sad. I want people to be positive about her - she's doing so well, and she's looking so good, and the show is amazing," she said.

"I want everyone to make their own opinion, rather than be persuaded by what's been in the media."

Source: News.au

Britney Spears: Bikini Babe Down Under

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

Taking a break from her hectic tour schedule, Britney Spears was spotted cooling off with a trip to her luxury hotel’s swimming pool earlier today (November 10) in Melbourne, Australia.

Joined by her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James as well as her boyfriend Jason Trawick, the “Gimme More” mommy looked to be having a marvelous time as she played in the water while sporting a flirty orange bikini.

It certainly looked like everyone was thoroughly enjoying the rare moment of quality time, especially considering the negativity Brit Brit has been experiencing in the Australian press regarding her lip syncing.

After an hour or so, Miss Spears and Mr. Trawick dried off the youngsters, wrapped them in towels, and carried them back to their room.

See more pics here!

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Britney Spears' Boys Arrive in Australia

The following italicized article is from www.heraldsun.com.au:

BRITNEY Spears has told the world of her Christmas shopping trip down Collins St as her son and boyfriend land in Melbourne surrounded by media fit for pop royalty.

Spears went on Twitter today, heaping praise on Melbourne.

"Went shopping on Collins Street yesterday and got a lot of my Christmas presents," Spears posted.

"Melbourne is beautiful. Can't wait to see more."

Sean Preston, 4, and Jayden James, 3, arrived at Melbourne Airport with Jason Trawick, her manager and boyfriend, about 9.45am this morning.

It is believed they were aboard a commercial Qantas flight direct from Los Angeles.

The youngsters were surrounded by an entourage of security personnel who worked furiously to shield their faces from a heavy media contingent as they moved through the airport.

Trawick refused to answer any questions put to him by the Herald Sun.

Security protecting Trawick, who was carrying one of his sons, became aggressive with reporters, yelling at them to "back off".

The group was escorted through a secret exit out of the airport by airport staff.

They left in a chauffeured vehicle and are believed to be en route to join their mum at her plush Park Hyatt hotel suite in the city.

Spears, whose first Melbourne show will take place at Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday, is expected to take every opportunity to get out and enjoy the city with her sons.

Spears spent Monday holed up at her luxury inner city hotel. Fans and media waiting for a glimpse of the star were disappointed.

Spears stayed indoors and only once popped an arm out of a window to give fans a brief wave.

She was photographed smoking on her Park Hyatt hotel balcony.
Source: Herald Sun

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Jet-Lagged Britney Cancels Full Dress Rehearsal

The following italicized article is from www.watoday.com.au:

Britney Spears is still managing to keep out of sight while in Perth.

And the reason might be she's been tucked up in bed at the Hyatt Regency suffering a strong dose of jet lag.

Fans, media and paparazzi have been unable to get a glimpse of the star since she landed in Perth in her private jet on Wednesday morning.

Rumours are circling that she has cancelled her planned full dress rehearsal and instead will conduct a simple soundcheck on her own before heading back to her hotel.

The show (or at least the rehearsal) is expected to go on without her.

Word is that Britney's biggest fan has booked herself into the Hyatt in an attempt to get a glimpse of the Toxic singer.

Source: WA Today

Britney Spears: Perky in Perth

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

Continuing her world dominating comeback tour, Britney Spears was spotted out and about in Perth, Australia earlier today (November 5).

The “Gimme More” songstress looked cute and casual as she left the Perth Hyatt Hotel along with her entourage, sporting a black and white baseball-style shirt and black trousers.

See more pics here!

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Britney Spears -- The High Price of Sanity

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

Britney Spears blew through $1.32 MILLION on lawyers in a recent 7-month span -- but the result was priceless.

The money has been used to pay off the lawyers who represented Britney's conservatorship -- the group of people who have essentially restored Britney.

The court order makes it clear: More fees are on the way ... and Britney's conservators need to stash a few bucks away to prepare.

BTW, it cost Britney roughly $280,000 in lawyer's fees to keep Adnan Ghalib, Sam Lutfi and Jon Eardley away from her.

Source: TMZ

Best money ever spend!

Britney Spears: “Excited” To Be in Australia

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

Gearing up for another round of performances, Britney Spears arrived in Australia on Wednesday morning (November 4) - landing in Sydney before transferring out to Perth.

Of the trip, the “Gimme More” singer tweeted, “Longest flight ever but we had a great time ... So excited to be here.”

As previously reported by Gossip Center, Miss Spears will be performing 15 concerts in Australia, starting in Perth on Friday.

From there, it’s off to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane before wrapping up her Circus duties in Adelaide on November 29th.

See more pics here!

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #6 on Mediabase with 6574 spins and 46.183 million listeners.

Click here to vote for '3' on your local radio station!

Source: Break The Ice

New Britney Tweet

Source: Twitter

Britney at LAX Airport Heading to Australia

Source: Untouchable Britney

Britney Heads Down Under

Source: Twitter

Britney Featured on Australian Cosmopolitan

Source: U Britney

'3' Is Naggingly Catchy

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

Rating: 4/5

Is it more shocking that Britney's latest single is about having a threesome, or that it's taken Britney a full decade to tackle such fruity/fruitful subject matter? Either way, '3' makes for a fitting addition to her upcoming 'Best Of' comp - pure pop with a soupçon of controversy, it's pretty much elemental Spears.

The chorus is a naggingly catchy playground chant, Max Martin's production is as sweet and shiny as a glacé cherry, and the surprisingly inventive lyrics even manage to sneak in a WTF?! reference to '60s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Oh, and right at the end Britters admits that ménage a trois might be insufficient to sate her appetite, proposing a "four on the floor" jobby instead. Well, at least finding willing participants shouldn't be a problem - don't all of the boys and all of the girls want to...?

Source: Digital Spy

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #8 on Mediabase with 6292 spins and 43.944 million listeners.

Click here to vote for '3' on your local radio station!

Source: Break The Ice

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #9 on Mediabase with 6097 spins and 41.391 million listeners.

Click here to vote for '3' on your local radio station!

Source: Break The Ice

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Britney Spears Debuts Sexy '3' Video

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

After a series of sneak peeks and teases on her Web site and Twitter, Britney Spears officially debuted the music video for her hit single "3" on Friday (October 30). The sexy, fast-paced clip for the song, which will be included on The Singles Collection when it's released next month, made its big debut on her site.

The video, shot by director Diane Martel earlier this month, is a series of glamour shots and dance breaks. The video opens with Britney in a sparkly little black dress, spritzing herself with perfume and putting on mascara. Then it cuts to a shot of her holding her hair up provocatively and singing the song's sexy opening lines: "1,2,3/ Not only you and me/ Got 180 degrees/ And I'm caught in between."

The video quickly becomes a montage of Britney doing what she does best: being sexy. Shots of the singer in black and white, wearing a halter-cut leotard in a steam-filled room, are cut with images of just her legs in lacy tights walking across the screen.

Britney also does a lot of dancing in close-up shots, where you can't fully see her whole body. In some of the dance sequences she's flanked by male dancers or standing in a lineup of sexy women who do acrobatics on a raised ballerina bar as she sashays around. There are a few moments in the video where Britney's personality shines. She smiles at the song's tongue-in-cheek lyrics, particularly when she finishes the song's bridge about loving multiple people at once.

The video ends with Britney looking directly into the camera before it fades to black. Late Thursday, before the video premiered, she tweeted, "Can't wait for ya'll to see my new video tomorrow morning. I think you're really going to like it!"

Source: MTV

Motherhood Brings a Smile to Britney's Face

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

Riding high on the release of her latest music video, Britney Spears took her boys to dinner in Calabasas, CA on Friday night (October 30).

The 27-year-old performer has been busy on tour and taking care of her personal life but she still shared a smile with the photogs as she carried Jayden James Federline into the restaurant.

Britney was in great spirits as fans are responding positively to the music video for her latest hit single, 3.

“I thought Britney’s video was awesome. It was very cool. The track is awesome. It’s a really good tune. It’s something to dance to,” one fan tells MTV News. “She just looks good throughout the whole video — she looks like she did when she first started singing. I think she’s really starting to make some new music, and it’s awesome.”

Says another: “I think she’s looking hot and I think it’s a great tune. I think she’s about to win back America’s heart. Anything she’s wearing, anything [in the video is hot]. She looks like a MILF. She is the MILF of today.”

See more pics here!

Source: Faded Youth Blog

Britney Spears Trades Plot for Simple, Sexy Dancing in “3″ Video

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

After teasing fans with 15-second clips on her Twitter yesterday, Britney Spears finally revealed the video for her Hot 100-topping single “3,” the new track that will feature on her upcoming The Singles Collection. You’d expect the video for a song about threesomes to be Rated-X, but Spears keeps things borderline tasteful with the “3″ vid, busting out some suggestive dance moves that are nowhere near as racy as the lyrics to “If U Seek Amy.” Instead, Spears and her cadre of dancers go the “Single Ladies” route by scaling back on sets and simply dancing in front of white and gray backgrounds. It’s not Britney’s best (it’s nowhere near her “Slave 4 U” clip), but we haven’t seen her dancing with this much conviction since the In the Zone era.

Considering that today marks the two-year anniversary of Blackout, as Spears’ official Website points out, it’s clear Britney’s dance skills are getting back on track.

As Rolling Stone previously reported, Spears’ The Singles Collection will be released on November 24th, joining a release week that also features Adam Lambert’s For Your Entertainment, Rihanna’s Rated R, Lady Gaga’s The Fame Monster and 50 Cent’s Before I Self Destruct.

Source: Rolling Stone