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

Chart Beat Wednesday: Britney By The Numbers

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

'3' IS THE NEW 1: As previously reported, Britney Spears' "3" rockets onto the Billboard Hot 100 at No. 1. The song's arrival at the summit marks just the 15th song in the Hot 100's history to open at No. 1:

Sept. 2, 1995, "You Are Not Alone," Michael Jackson
Sept. 30, 1995, "Fantasy," Mariah Carey
Nov. 25, 1995, "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)," Whitney Houston
Dec. 2, 1995, "One Sweet Day," Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men
June 14, 1997, "I'll Be Missing You," Puff Daddy & Faith Evans featuring 112
Sept. 13, 1997, "Honey," Mariah Carey
Oct. 11, 1997, "Candle in the Wind 1997/Something About the Way You Look Tonight," Elton John
Feb. 28, 1998, "My Heart Will Go On," Celine Dion
Sept. 5, 1998, "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing," Aerosmith
Nov. 14, 1998, "Doo Wop (That Thing)," Lauryn Hill
June 28, 2003, "This Is the Night," Clay Aiken
July 10, 2004, "Believe," Fantasia
July 2, 2005, "Inside Your Heaven," Carrie Underwood
July 1, 2006, "Do I Make You Proud," Taylor Hicks
Oct. 24, 2009, "3," Britney Spears

"3" concurrently launches at No. 1 on Digital Songs and No. 49 on Radio Songs/Hot 100 Airplay. After its first week of airplay and prior to its digital release, the song debuted last week at No. 14 on the Hot 100's Bubbling Under chart (viewable at billboard.biz).

SHORT STORY: Two weeks after the Black Eyed Peas completed the longest uninterrupted stay for an act at the top (26 weeks with "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling"), Britney Spears establishes a record somewhat opposite in nature: "3" becomes the shortest title to reach the pinnacle in the Hot 100's 51-year history.

"3" passes the previous mark of three characters held by seven No. 1 titles, three of which feature vocals from Michael Jackson:

"Why," Frankie Avalon, 1959
"ABC," the Jackson 5, 1970
"War," Edwin Starr, 1970
"Ben," Michael Jackson, 1972
"Bad," Michael Jackson, 1987
"SOS," Rihanna, 2006
"Low," Flo Rida, 2008

DIGITAL SONGS: "3" is the 10th Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 whose title features at least one digit (not including titles that spell out numbers, such as Barenaked Ladies' "One Week," Roman numerals, i.e., Don McLean's "American Pie - Parts I & II," or titles with a serial notation such as Eddie Kendricks' "Keep On Truckin' (Part 1)").

Here are the 10 such songs to associate numbers with the best number of all, No. 1, on the Hot 100.

"96 Tears," ? & the Mysterians, 1966
"In the Year 2525," Zager & Evans, 1969
"50 Ways to Leave Your Lover," Paul Simon, 1976
"December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)," the 4 Seasons, 1976
"9 to 5," Dolly Parton, 1981
"Nothing Compares 2 U," Sinead O'Connor, 1990
"All 4 Love," Color Me Badd, 1992
"4 Seasons of Loneliness," Boyz II Men, 1997
"21 Questions," 50 Cent featuring Nate Dogg, 2003
"3," Britney Spears, 2009

"3" becomes the second-highest numeral to appear solely atop the Hot 100. Sinead O'Connor retains the honor with "Nothing Compares 2 U."

'3'-SOME: "3" is, fittingly, Britney Spears' third No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

She first led with "...Baby One More Time" for two weeks beginning on the Jan. 30, 1999, chart. She scored her second No. 1, "Womanizer," a year ago this week.

"3" also instantly becomes Spears' 23rd Hot 100 chart entry and eighth top 10. Since her first appearance on the chart dated Nov. 21, 1998, Spears and Mariah Carey trail only Miley Cyrus/Hannah Montana (30) for most chart appearances among women.

POP MUSIC: Britney Spears continues to dominate at her home radio format.

"3" bounds 38-25 on Pop Songs. Since she first appeared on the mainstream top 40 airplay tally 11 years ago this week, her 24 chart entries are the most among all artists.

Source: Billboard

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #19 on Mediabase with 3207 spins and 21.995 million listeners.

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

Source: Break The Ice

Britney Spears - ‘3′ Music Video Preview

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

Britney Spears shakes her groove thang as she shoots her new “3″ music video at a Los Angeles studio earlier this month.

“3″ has been burning up the charts and Brit wanted to thank everyone via Twitter.

“I want to thank my fans for making ‘3′ the No. 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100,” she said. “I am truly blessed with the greatest fans in the world, and I am so happy y’all love it because I do this all for you. I can’t wait till you see the video.”

The vid was directed by Diane Martell, with special choreography help from Tone & Rich.

See more pics here!

Source: Just Jared

'3' Music Video Preview

Source: BritneySpears.com

New Message from Britney

Source: Twitter

Spears Voted Best Celebrity Mom

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

BRITNEY SPEARS' comeback is complete - she has topped a new poll to find the best celebrity mum.

The Toxic superstar lost custody of her two sons after her public meltdown in 2008, but gained shared custody with ex Kevin Federline after she proved to the courts she had cleaned up her act.

And the singer's fans have obviously noticed Spears' efforts - she received a mammoth 74 per cent share of the vote in a new poll by U.K. company Park Christmas Saving to find the best mother in showbusiness.

Following in second place is Spears' childhood rival, Christina Aguilera, who pulled in 12 per cent of the votes, while mother-of-six Angelina Jolie was in third.

Late British reality TV star Jade Goody and mum-of-one Katie Holmes were awarded the fourth and fifth spots respectively.

Other famous matriarchs in the top ten include Madonna, Jessica Alba, Jennifer Garner, Nicole Richie and Victoria Beckham.

Source: Contact Music

'3' To 1: Britney Beats Odds To Debut Atop Hot 100

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

Britney Spears becomes the first artist in over three years to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, to be released tomorrow (Oct. 15), as "3" opens at the pinnacle of the chart. Her new track, a racy paean to the joys of three-way sex from the upcoming hits set "The Singles Collection," due Nov. 24, shifts 255,000 downloads in its first week of release, also propelling it to No. 1 on Digital Songs. The title also jumps 38-25 on the Pop Songs chart and debuts at No. 49 on Radio Songs/Hot 100 Airplay, which ranks songs based on airplay audience on all radio formats.

"3" is the first title to debut at No. 1 since Taylor Hicks' "American Idol" victory song "Do I Make You Proud" did so on the chart dated July 1, 2006. In fact, the last four songs to open at No. 1 were all "American Idol"-related. Prior to Hicks, Carrie Underwood's "Inside Your Heaven" (July 2, 2005), "I Believe" by Fantasia (July 10, 2004) and Clay Aiken's "This Is The Night" each debuted at No. 1. The last non-"Idol" song to open at No. 1 was Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing)" on Nov. 14, 1998. "3" is Spears' third Hot 100 No. 1. Her debut single "...Baby One More Time" spent two weeks at No. 1 in 1999 and "Womanizer" spent a sole frame at the top, exactly one year ago this week, on the chart dated Oct. 25, 2008.

Source: Billboard

Britney Scores Her 3rd #1 in The US

Britney's new single '3' has just reached #1 on the Billboard 100 selling more than 250K in it's first week of release. Congratulations Britney!

'3' is only Britney's 3rd #1 after 'Hit Me Baby One More Time' and 'Womanizer'.

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #22 on Mediabase with 2960 spins and 20.629 million listeners.

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

Source: Break The Ice

Britney Nominated for Best Video at This Year's EMAs

Britney Spears is one of the top-selling artists of the last decade and to date has sold in excess of 62 million albums worldwide. Her latest album, Circus, is her fastest-selling album and has spawned 4 hit singles so far: ‘Womanizer,’ ‘Circus,’ ‘If U Seek Amy,’ and ‘Radar.’ She is currently in the midst of her hugely successful ‘The Circus Starring Britney Spears’ tour which has sold out all of its dates and been extended to include an Australian leg and further North American dates.

Best Video
Britney Spears - Circus

Note: This category is not open to voting. Winners will be determined by an MTV panel. Watch on 5 November to see who wins!

Source: MTV EMA

New Pic of Britney with The Dancers

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #23 on Mediabase with 2737 spins and 19.837 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 #25 on Mediabase with 2467 spins and 18.68 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 #28 on Mediabase with 2225 spins and 17.613 million listeners.

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

Source: Break The Ice

Britney Spears Demands Random Drug Tests for Crew on Circus Tour

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

BRITNEY Spears is demanding her 225-strong support crew - including local production staff and support acts - be given random drug and alcohol tests while in Australia.

In a bid to keep her tour clean, Spears has ordered her tour party obey the terms of a confidential contract outlawing alcohol and drugs on her sell-out tour, Circus.

The ban extends to 150 local staff working on the tour, the Sunday Herald Sun reports.

"Britney's rule is clear - zero tolerance," a well-placed concert industry source said.

"No drink. No drugs. If you do not comply, you do not tour with Britney."

Spears will perform in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth in November.

The restrictions are designed to keep alcohol and drugs away from Spears, who suffered a substance-fuelled meltdown two years ago.

Spears must stay clean to avoid child custody issues.

Sons Sean Preston, 4, and Jayden James, 3, will travel to Australia with Spears.

Her ex-husband, Kevin Federline, will also be in the tour entourage.

Spears carried out drink and drug testing before and during her US tour and before her European dates.

"She will demand the same rules here," the source said. "You are not allowed to drink and, obviously, there are no drugs."

The alcohol ban extends to drinking beer or wine with a meal, even on days off.

A concert industry insider showed the confidential contract clause to the Sunday Herald Sun.

It states: "No alcohol. No drugs. These are terms of being on this tour."

Anyone found breaching those terms would have their contract terminated.

It also said everyone on Spears' Circus tour is subject to random drug and alcohol tests.

The tests involve giving a urine sample to Spears' tour management team.

Those who sign the contract are bound by a confidentiality agreement.

A spokeswoman for Spears said she was not aware of the zero-tolerance clause in the tour contract.

Her tour publicist said: "Our focus is the amazing show Britney is bringing to Australia."

Tour director Steve Dixon, said the formerly troubled superstar was in a good place.

"Part of her new life is balance," Dixon said last month.

"She's in great shape, she loves being on stage - it's her favourite part of the day. "The hard point is getting from place to place.

"But once we're there, we have this little city backstage and it's great."

Source: News.com.au

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #29 on Mediabase with 1983 spins and 16.511 million listeners.

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

Source: Break The Ice

Britney and Jason Going for a Ride in Calabasas

Source: Untouchable Britney

Jordin Sparks About Touring with Britney

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

You've just finished supporting Britney on tour. How did that go?

"Great! Before one of the very last shows, I got to chat with Britney and say thank you for having me on the tour. She told me she really liked my show, which was cool to hear. I didn't have chance to hang out with her too much because she's Britney and she's always doing something, but I bumped into her a few times and she was always really sweet. And of course she killed it onstage! Her production's just crazy with all the dancers and contortionists and aerialists. It's an amazing spectacle to watch."

Source: Digital Spy

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #31 on Mediabase with 1782 spins and 15.751 million listeners.

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

Source: Break The Ice

"The Singles Collection" Standard Edition Cover

Source: Britney.com

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #32 on Mediabase with 1563 spins and 14.78 million listeners.

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

Source: Break The Ice

Spears Determined to Win Her Kids Back

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

BRITNEY SPEARS is preparing to move for full custody of her two sons with ex-husband KEVIN FEDERLINE - because she's reportedly concerned her boys are picking up bad habits from their dad.

The Toxic hitmaker was recently granted an extension on the equal custody agreement she has with Federline to share care of Sean Preston, four, and Jayden James, three, while she's on tour.

The former dancer was handed primary custody of the kids last year (08) after Spears suffered a mental breakdown.

But the pop star is reportedly considering filing legal documents to make her the primary guardian when her world Circus tour comes to a stop this November (09), reports the National Enquirer.

A source says, "She is ready to fight to get her boys back. Britney feels that leaving Kevin in charge has turned her sons into cursing, ill-mannered little boys who don't behave. Britney wants to be the one who chooses where the boys go to school and where they go to church.

"She wants full custody and for Kevin to have visitation. Britney feels that Kevin is now the one with problems that the judge needs to hear about. She believes he's become a poor role model for Sean and Jayden. The boys are used to Kevin's foul-mouthed, lazy, unemployed dancer friends, who either live at the house or hang out there. Britney doesn't want the boys growing up thinking that kind of lifestyle is acceptable."

Federline, who has piled on the pounds in recent years, was this week (begs05Oct09) accused of failing to keep up with rent payments on his Tarzana, California home.

Source: Contact Music

Mediabase Chart Update

Britney's new single '3' is currently at #35 on Mediabase with 1371 spins and 14.078 million listeners.

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

Source: Break The Ice