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The following italicized article is from www.huffingtonpost.com:A little after 9:55 p.m. EST, my Twitter news-feed flash-flooded into a sea of foreign (to those living in Medieval Times...) hash-tags like #HIAM, #HIAMVideoPremiere, #FemmeFatale. Which could only mean, the one and only Britney Spears (Oops!) did it again. After fourteen tepid, smoke-and-fog teasers, the highly-hyped Jonas Åkerlund-directed music video for her hard-thumping club banger of a single "Hold It Against Me" finally premiered.
I've so far refused to read full-length reviews, because the general consensus via Twitter caused me perpetual eye-rolling. Example: Mr. Perez Hilton/gaga-for-Gaga fan tweeted to "Britney" his disappointment regarding her lack of dancing. As per usual, fans remain trapped in a pre-Britney buzz-cut, "Best of..." music video collection replete with red catsuits, school-girl garb collection and frenetic pelvic thrusting dance routines -- a time wherein the pop princess was seemingly on top of the world. Um, let's not forget that she was also eighteen and giggling while claiming she'd be a virgin until marriage in Pepsi-sponsored press conferences. Times have changed.
What I'm trying to say is, at 29, "Hold It Against Me" very well may be Britney's most personal, mature and greatest work of art yet. Yes, you read it right. A-R-T (sans the ludicrous product placement). The video kicks off with a meteor racing towards earth. The explosion is Britney, showing off her midriff to a slew of flashing cameras and dancing on a lit sound-stage surrounded by half-naked, writhing male dancers. Typical Britney. But then the chorus starts and Britney, in a flowing wedding dress, is hauntingly elevated into the air with surrounding futuristic screens basically playing, yep, a "Best of..." Britney video collection. With her golden locks and caked-on makeup, this is a return to the old, squeaky-clean Britney. This is how fans wish to remember her pre-babies/divorce/rehab: our beautiful and perfect pop princess, celestial, flying free and on top of the world and looking down on little ol' us. But I can't help but notice Britney's sad, soulful eyes, her subtext screaming to the cameras, "I'm not a Slave 4 U, I won't gimme you more, I'm no longer a girl, but I'm a woman with real life issues who sometimes tours the world and breaks records. You want a piece of me? Take your best shot. Here I am."
Other up-to-interpretation scenes reveal a Britney surrounded by a wreath of microphones (she's always gotta be "on!", the microphones are her shadow), and Britney battling (in fancy stilettos) a look-a-like. But there's no winner (she's her only competition, the only one standing in her way is herself a la Black Swan). She eventually comes "back to life" on stage for the confetti-exploding, choreographed closing scene celebration, which presents a return to old school Britney (Look, she's dancing in a cute Britney outfit! She fell and got back up! Another "comeback"!)
But the most moving part of the entire five-minutes comes during the dub-step breakdown, in which neon paint shoots from Brit Brit's finger tips, covering the screens projecting her immaculate, former self and drenching her perfect white wedding dress. Uh oh! Britney is going "crazy" again and her kingdom of followers (in this case, the probably Terence Koh-inspired identical figures without eyes who struggle aimlessly under her billowing dress) have lost, and are lost, without their Queen.
So, this is why I have no problem with the lack of hard-hitting choreography in this music video. The video, to me, quite complexly represents something quite simple. Although uber-fans (okay, or just me) playfully refer to her as Godney, she's oh-so-human. The once picture-perfect pop star has returned and is offering fans the new, worn-and-torn and yes, stronger than yesterday Britney.
A recap. She lands on earth, it explodes. She flies in the air like an angel with her mega-fans dancing blindingly underneath her. She can't always handle the pressure of living up to her greatest hits constantly following her and the world wanting a piece of her. She battles herself, falls down, gets back up, and we all watch in anticipation and obsession while switching on the record button. But everything's gonna be okay. Because she's Britney, bitch, a Southern gal with big dreams who stole and broke the world's heart. She needn't give an elaborate explanation for this video. It is what it is: Britney at her most authentic, the sometimes frappuccino guzzling (and a bit hay-zay) pop icon. Take it or leave it. But don't hold it against her.Source: Huffington Post
The following italicized article is from www.justjared.com:Britney Spears carries her 4-year-old son Jayden through LAX on Friday (February 18) in Los Angeles.
The 29-year-old pop princess got ready to catch a departing flight with boyfriend Jason Trawick, who held on to her older son, Sean Preston.
The day before, Brit premiered her video for “Hold It Against Me.”
“Hope you guys love it as much as I do. If you didn’t I’ll kung fu kick you like I did to that chick in the video,” she tweeted.
Will.i.am revealed on his Twitter page that he was in the studio with Britney recording another song for her upcoming album Femme Fatale!
See more pics here!Source: Just Jared
Yesterday we learned that our dear Britney Spears, who FINALLY premiered her Hold It Against Me music video last night, bought herself a stunning 10-bedroom $20 million dollar mansion. Today we learn that homegirl has already begun the process of moving from her old Calabasas, CA home to her new pad in Hidden Hills, CA.
Now, naturally, we aren’t going to see any photos of Brit Brit carrying boxes or really having anything at all to do with the move because if you can afford a $20 million dollar home, you can afford to hire movers. But, these photos do show that the process of moving Britney‘s belongings to her new home has already gotten underway. My guess is that Britney, her man Jason Trawick and her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James will be spending the next few days getting themselves acquainted with their new 10 bedroom, 13 bathroom digs. I, personally, hate moving … but even I can see how moving into a new $20 million dollar mansion could be fun … can you?Source: Pink Is The New Blog
The following italicized article is from www.mtv.com:On Thursday night, Britney Spears launched a new phase in her storied career as a music video superstar. She premiered the sleek, dark video for "Hold It Against Me." The Jonas Åklerlund-directed clip will certainly have fans talking for quite some time about its metaphorical images about the trials and tribulations of pop superstardom, funky fashions and an over-the-top fight scene against herself.
With lyrics about flirting with a cute guy in a club, the song's video could have been just a straightforward narrative, but instead Spears and Åkerlund gave an insider look at celebrity, abstractly hinting at a tale about a pop star who fell from space in a fiery red comment, to find fame here on Earth. Midway through the video, our pop star character becomes overwhelmed by the pressures of fame and, emitting neon paint from her hands, she breaks down. The scene of an exhausted Spears, lying face down, her huge white gown covered in paint, might be one of the most beautiful and artistic in this entire piece.
Perhaps hooking up with the "Telephone" director prompted Spears to delve into this newer territory. As her manager Larry Rudolph explained to MTV News on premiere night, the collaboration between the pair was years in the making. "Jonas is someone we've always wanted to work with," Rudolph explained. "She's always wanted to work with him. You know, Jonas did 'Ray of Light' for Madonna, and that's when she became a fan of his."Source: MTV
The following italicized article is from www.dailymail.co.uk:She currently resides in a $8.9m hilltop property in the exclusive Calabasas area of Los Angeles, but it seems Britney Spears is eager for an upgrade.
The 29-year-old singer is said to have purchased a new house in the extremely private Hidden Hills community just a couple of miles south of her current location.
The stunning new property sits on over three acres and boasts a massive 20,000 square feet of indoor space.
The mock Tudor mansion house has ten bedrooms and 13 bathrooms all with high ceilings and dark hardwood floors.
'Between the chandeliers, the huge ballroom and the double stairway entrance there is something completely enchanting about this home,' Hollywood real estate expert Chad Rogers told In Touch magazine.
One of the bedrooms is painted bright pink, which might need a fresh coat to better accommodate her boys' tastes.
The singer has two sons from her marriage to Kevin Federline, five-year-old Sean Preston and four-year-old Jayden James.
The house is very child oriented and even has a games room complete with air hockey table, pin ball machines and arcade games.
Outside there are expansive private gardens set on three acres complete with a tennis court, swimming pool and multiple hot tubs, with caves and waterfalls plus huge areas of lawn and mature trees.
The pop princess' new home is in the same community where superstars like Jennifer Lopez, the Osbournes and the Kardashians have all owned homes.
The village-like area is completely gated and private with its own Starbucks, supermarket and restaurants which will keep Britney and her family away from prying eyes.
See more pics here!Source: Daily Mail
The following italicized article is from www.exminer.com:A survey from Orange County’s Equality Project asked 1,000 gay men all over Southern California who is the greatest Gay icon. Britney Spears won the poll with 31 percent of the vote. “Britney Spears is a genuine Gay icon, says Equality Project’s Joel Waddell. She is genuine in her affection for us and doesn’t need to exploit us as a marketing tool like some other current Madonna-like icon."
Speaking of Madonna, she came in second with 25 percent of the vote. “When Madonna puts out a new album, she will be on top again. Madonna is the greatest icon the Gay community has ever had,” says Mr. Waddell. He isn’t happy with the fact Lady Gaga came in third with 22 percent of the vote.
“Lady Gaga is a talentless scam artist. She is to the Gay community what Hitler was to Germany—completely destructive. He is a little bit more enthusiastic about Katy Perry, who earned 12 percent of the vote. Other names mentioned include Perez Hilton, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Cher.Source: The Examiner
The following italicized article is from www.celebrity-gossip.net:Tending to her all-important motherly duties, Britney Spears was busy tending to her youngest son Jayden James Federline in Encino, CA on Thursday (February 10).
Along with the help of her fleet of bodyguards, the "Hold It Against Me" singer toted her precious boy in her arms en route to the day's karate practice session.
See more pics here!Source: Celebrity Gossip
Q: Where is Britney Spears doing the Q&A from?A: I'm at my house in CalabassasQ: If your boys wanted to be in the industry would you support them?A: Yes. I would support anything they had a love for.Q: What's your opinion on global warming? JK, but seriously, Lady GaGa?A: Does anyone think global warming is a good thing? I love Lady Gaga. I think she's a really interesting artist.Q: Are you finally going to come to South America on your next tour? By that we mean Brazil!A: I'm thinking about tour right now and I would to visit a lot of places I didnt get to go to on my last tour....Especially BRAZIL!!!Q: How would you describe ''Femme Fatale''? Did you write any tracks for it?A: I would describe it as moody, edgy pop with A LOT of energy.I co-wrote a couple of songs. I think its some of the best work I have ever doneQ: What is your favourite movie?A: I LOVE Ferris Bueller's Day OffQ: Any plans for Valentines day?A: No Valentines day plans yetQ: What's your favourite Starbucks drink?A: I love their Strawberry FrapuchinoQ: Can we expect any ballad's on ''Femme Fatale''?A: There are a few mid tempos that could be considered ballads.Q: Britney Spears vs. Brittany S. Pearce - who would win in a dance-off?A: She's a great dancer, it'd be fun to find out.Q: Will you, yourself, give an answer about the Grammy's?A: I won't be there and was never planning on going.Q: What is one thing you have yet to achieve?A: I've always wanted to do trapeze. LOL. And run with the lions...Q: Will you do Meet&Greets with the fans this era?A: Yes, I will. It'd be a pleasure to meet youQ: How would you describe Bfans in 5 words? A: Loyal, Passionate, Amazing, Loving, Beyond!Q: What do you think about Perez Hilton?A: Perez Hilton is a real firecracker! His site is a guilty pleasureQ: Will there be any duets on ''Femme Fatale''?A: You'll just have to wait and see.Q: When can we expect performances and overall promotion to begin?A: I'm doing a lot of promo. There will be some major announcements in the next few days.Q: We know you LOVE LOVE candles. What is your absolute favorite scent? I need to know this brand new information!!! A: I LOVE vanilla candles.Q: What do you think about Chris Golfer?A: I love the show and I think he is hilarious. Love his outfits.Q: What do feel that the biggest misconception of you is?A: I'm really just a boring homebody who loves staying home with my kids and thats where i'm the happiest.Q: Would you like to do another movie?A: Yes. I love to act and would love to be in a Todd Philips or Judd Apatow movie.Q: What do you think the comparison they make between you and Madonna?A: It's so flattering! I really LOVE Madonna and she has been a huge inspiration for me.Q: How do you feel about working with Dr. Luke?A: I have a lot of history with Max Martin and Dr. Luke so its always fun to collaborate with them. They make such incredible music.Q: We're nearing the release of ''Femme Fatale'' so how are you feeling?A: I'm so excited and I can't wait for you guys to hear it. I think its some of the best work I have ever done!
''Hold It Against Me'' is currently at #5 on Mediabase with 10067 spins and 68.421 million listeners.
Click here to vote for ''Hold It Against Me'' on your local radio station!Source: Break The Ice
Trying to work out the twitter Q&A with the FEMME FATALE for Thursday morning. Her schedule is PACKED! Will keep you guys posted...
PS- You guys are OFF THE HOOK! 6 days and counting......
Los Angeles, CA - Britney Spears, who last week announced her seventh studio album, Femme Fatale, was the #1 Trending Topic on Twitter during the Super Bowl.
Femme Fatale has been a trending topic for six days straight now and has broken records to become the Top 10 longest running Trending Topic of Twitter.
Spears was one of the first major celebrities to join twitter in October 2008. Her "voice" via Twitter carries the farthest due to retweets and currently has approximately seven million followers. The last time Britney had a #1 trending topic on Twitter, it was due to the overwhelming response from fans asking for a "Britney" inspired "Glee." When the "Glee" episode aired, she held eight out of the ten trending topics.Source: BritneySpears.com
The song I did with britney is ganna be crazy fresh. from the super bowl to the studio workin on a mega smasher. can't wait till its done
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