Spears Does Research For London Gigs

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Britney Spears is doing her homework as she prepares for her series of gigs at London's O2 Arena - the singer is reportedly studying video footage of shows there.

The Toxic singer - who hasn't played live in the UK since her 2004 Onyx Hotel Tour - kicks off an eight-night residency at the London music venue on June 3.

And Spears is so determined to make the gigs memorable, she has been doing mountains of research - and will also be sending spies to report back on upcoming gigs by Girls Aloud and the Pussycat Dolls, according to British newspaper The Sun.

A source says, "Britney knows these shows are absolutely crucial.

"She hasn't played in the UK for five years so there is a lot riding on them."

Spears' The Circus Starring: Britney Spears kicks off on March 3 in New Orleans.

Source: Showbiz Spy

Britney Spears To Tour Next Spring

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Britney Spears will begin a tour next spring, produced by AEG Live. Sources say the trek will likely hit arenas and be international in scope, as were recent AEG Live-produced outings by Bon Jovi and Justin Timberlake.

Spears last toured in 2004, grossing more than $34 million, according to Billboard Boxscore.

The artist will be out in support of her new album, "Circus," due Dec. 2 via Jive. First single "Womanizer" is expected to leap into the upper reaches of the Billboard Hot 100 this week after first-week download sales are factored into the chart.

Source: Billboard