"3" Becomes Britney's Eleventh Platinum Single in Australia
Britney's latest single "3" has been certified Platinum in Australia for selling over 70,000 copies. "3" has became Britney's eleventh platinum single there. Here are Britney's platinum singles from Australia so far:
- ...Baby One More Time (Three times platinum) - Sometimes - (You Drive Me) Crazy - Oops!... I Did It Again - Lucky - Me Against the Music - Toxic - Piece of Me - Womanizer - Circus - 3
Britney also has another 11 singles that have been certified gold for selling over 35,000 copies. Some of them are "If U Seek Amy", "Everytime", "My Prerogative", "Stronger", "Overprotected" and "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman".
Britney in The Best of The Decade in VH1 Latin America
VH1 Latin America runs every weekend a Top 20 with the best 20 music video from a selected topic. This weekend the topic was "The Best of The Decade", and of course, Britney had to be in that list. She got into second place with the music video for Oops!.. I Did It Again, she was only beaten by Madonna.
Britney's latest single, 3, has managed to stay at position #9 on Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart. The song sold 72,339 copies this week, and has sold 1.152.169 copies overall. This song could be certificated as platinum for selling more than one million digital copies. Here is the top 20:
1 1 LADY GAGA BAD ROMANCE 189171 -13 217559 996142 3 2 KE$HA TIK TOK 160174 -4 167615 1034958 2 3 JAY-Z + ALICIA KEYS EMPIRE STATE OF MIND 144765 -28 201893 1660812 4 4 OWL CITY FIREFLIES 109432 -26 147437 1831547 5 5 IYAZ REPLAY 102117 -21 129284 1368323 6 6 BLACK EYED PEAS MEET ME HALFWAY 101055 -16 120896 1038143 8 7 GUETTA*DAVID FEAT. AKON SEXY CHICK 92742 -5 97666 1083919 7 8 DERULO*JASON WHATCHA SAY 87481 -15 103212 2045793 9 9 SPEARS*BRITNEY 3 72339 -21 91787 1152169 13 10 LADY ANTEBELLUM NEED YOU NOW 69515 -8 75970 949272 10 11 CYRUS*MILEY PARTY IN THE U.S.A. 61915 -32 91345 2578778 14 12 BLACK EYED PEAS I GOTTA FEELING 61069 -17 73545 3930766 11 13 SEAN*JAY FEAT. LIL WAYNE DOWN 59704 -31 86301 2364037 18 14 CAREY*MARIAH ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YO 54765 -13 62682 1389645 32 15 YOUNG MONEY FEAT. LLOYD BEDROCK 52957 22 43370 97327 20 16 DRAKE, KANYE WEST, LIL WAYNE & FOREVER 49380 -18 60334 906056 21 17 BROWN*CHRIS FEAT. LIL WAYNE & I CAN TRANSFORM YA 49286 -15 57759 465683 17 18 LADY GAGA PAPARAZZI 48491 -26 65171 1448944 19 19 SHAKIRA FEAT. LIL WAYNE GIVE IT UP TO ME 47537 -23 61443 157643 15 20 RIHANNA RUSSIAN ROULETTE 45781 -32 67210 428106
BRITannica, the B.com administrator, has held a voting day for the People Choice Awards today. Britney is nominated for 2 People Choice Awards, one for best female artist and one for best pop artist. Click here to vote for Britney.
Britney's studio album "Circus", released a year ago, has been re-released this week in China on a barely different special edition. It includes the same tracks as the standard version, but it has a puzzle of Britney.
Maurice Releases "Kiss You All Over" Duet With Britney
Singer and musical producer Maurice has released via Twitter the finished version from the demo, leaked in 2007, "Kiss You All Over". His version is called "Kiss Me All Over" and it will be his first single from the remixes production.
Sean Garrett makes a collaboration on the song. He's currently working with Britney for her new album.
Michael Jackson's death took away the throne from Britney. Britney had been, for 4 consecutive years, the most searched person on the internet.
Anyways, Britney is still the most searched female singer for 5 consecutive years. Here is the top 10 list:
#01 Michael Jackson #02 "Twilight" #03 WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) #04 Megan Fox #05 Britney Spears #06 Naruto #07 American Idol #08 Kim Kardashian #09 NASCAR (National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing) #10 Runescape
Papa Roach Calls Britney "Whore" for This Last Fuse Round
This is the last round on Fuse.tv! Britney is "competing" on the final round with Papa Roach and their video "Lifeline". Papa Roach and their fans are really into this and they actually think they have chance. (Poor things)! Anyways, Papa Roach is really interest winning, they tweeted this:
Yall killed it thx it means he world to us!!!!! Now we need to band together with other rock fans to beat the Hollywood whore ms.spears
No doubt they don't know what is to mess with Britney fans. Let's beat them, but not in a regular way, a Britney-styled beat down, like 2 millions against Britney 15! Vote for Britney by clicking here!
PS: If you want to send some little messages to Papa Roach, reply them by clicking here. Those bastards.
The Singles Collection Ultimate Fan Box Set Out Now!
The Singles Collection Ultimate Fan Box Set hit the retail stores and websites TODAY! The box set was slated for a release tomorrow, but due to the holiday week it was released today. The box set includes all 29 singles by Britney in their own slip sleeve printed with the original front and back artwork and with bonus b-sides and remixes, a DVD with nearly all of Britney epic music videos, a 32-page booklet with screen shots from these music videos and facts from each single. All these things packed in a beautiful box, no doubt a collector's item.
You can order this box set right now, here are some links:
Italian Britney fans celebrated the release of The Singles Collection making a flash mob in the Plaza Vittorio Emanuele II dancing to Britney's latest smash hit 3. Watch the video below.
Britney's latest music video for the smash hit 3 has climbed 8 positions to position #3 on VH1's Top 20 Countdown. Remember this reproductions on VH1 also forms part of Billboard Hot 100 chart. Click here to vote for "3".
Also playing the music video on Internet forms part of the countdown. This is %5 of the Billboard Hot 100.
"Blackout" is Classified Into The Best 100 Albums of the Decade!
TimesOnline of England has made a countdown of the best albums of this decade and our pop princess couldn't be out of it. Blackout was named in position #5!
Britney's latest compilation has made its debut in Mexico. The album debuted on position #68 this week. The compilation was expected to reach a lot higher, but this low position happened due to the big delay that happened with the countrywide release in Mexico. This means that this position relays mainly on digital downloads. The album is expected to make a big jump next week.
3, the only promotional single from Britney's latest compilation The Singles Collection, has climbed his way to position #4 after spending lots of time in position #6. This means that 3 has gotten to the same radio popularity as (You Drive Me) Crazy, Everytime and Sometimes. If we get "3" to number one, it will be Britney's fifth number one on Mediabase Pop. Here are the positions for some of Britney's singles:
#01 ...Baby One More Time #01 Circus #01 Oops!... I Did It Again #01 Toxic #01 Womanizer #04 3 #04 (You Drive Me) Crazy #04 Everytime #04 Sometimes #06 If U Seek Amy #09 Lucky #11 Me Against The Music #14 Stronger #16 From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart #16 Gimme More #18 I'm A Slave 4 U #21 Break The Ice #21 I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman #22 My Prerogative #23 Outrageous #28 Piece Of Me #32 Boys #32 Radar #34 Overprotected #36 Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know
50 Cent says people should keep looking out for Britney Spears, even if she appears to be recovered from her breakdown and believes people want him to suffer similar problems
He said: "I feel like the general public turns you into a favourite by consuming your material. We all start from an underdog space. And after they consume it, they begin to resent you for not bearing the same pressures. Because you're in this financial space where they know you're not under the same circumstances they are. ... This is why they like nothing more than to see Britney Spears when she's shaving her head and swinging at the cameras."
Although Britney went on to recover from her problems and is currently on a world tour, 50 thinks the 'Gimme More' hitmaker should be receiving more help.
He added to MTV News: "We should be covering her more now. They covered it during the confusion, but the intensity, that's less than when she made the comeback."
Britney Spears has allegedly told insiders she can’t wait to leave Oz and never come back.
A source close to the singer - who plays Sydney’s Acer Arena tonight (Nov 20), before heading off to Brisbane - told the Chicago Sun Times: “She is very happy to be getting out of that country.”
And it seems Britters might never come back once she’s wrapped the final night of her ‘Circus’ tour.
A source said: “It’s been hard for her. She’s never been subjected to this level of criticism before. She hadn’t had an easy year of it before all this.”
The singer has been enjoying the sights of Sydney, nevertheless, and yesterday (Nov 19) took a trip around the Harbour in a private boat. One mole told us: “She’s licking her wounds at the moment after all the negative press. She just wants to keep her head down and be gentle on herself. ”
Meanwhile, Michael Buble, who’s also in Oz, has jumped to her defence saying the criticism is “nasty” and telling Aussie media to give the poor girl a break.
Michael told Melbourne’s Herald Sun: “You'd think she killed someone. Okay, she lip-synchs her show. People know that, they make the decision if they want to go and see her do that.
"Does she deserve the way she's been completely bashed by the media here? No."
We agree, Buble.
Oh Britterz, we understand why you might feel like giving the country and everyone in it the two-fingered salute, but millions of folk down here love you, sweetie. Honest.
We’d hate to think we’d never see you again. Or that a couple of viper-tongued journos had won…
Canadian crooner MICHAEL BUBLE has defended BRITNEY SPEARS over her lip-synced shows - slamming Australian journalists for their harsh criticism of the star.
Spears has come under fire since she took her Circus tour Down Under, with many media outlets blasting her decision not to sing live. The pop star was subsequently forced to dismiss rumours of a mass walkout at her gig in Perth earlier this month (06Nov09) when the press reported hordes of fans had left in disgust after they realised she was lip-syncing.
But now Buble has come out in defence of the Toxic hitmaker, insisting her fans can choose whether to see her gigs or not. He says, "You'd think she killed someone. As an artist, and a human being, some of what has been written about her is so nasty. OK, she lip-syncs her show, people know that, they make the decision if they want to go and see her do that."
International Icon, Britney Spears, launches her own iPhone and iPod Touch app. The app, exclusive to the artist, is named "It's Britney!" and is currently available worldwide at the iTunes App Store for $1.99 (http://bit.ly/britneyiphoneapp). With the "It's Britney!!" app, fans get to the front of the line with all things officially Britney. After purchasing the app, fans will receive official news first hand, get exclusive messages from Britney herself, be able to create and share images of themselves and friends on stage with Britney, have access to updated photo galleries which include real time photos, exclusive tour images as well as a photo gallery of over 100+ iconic images of Britney over the years. Additionally, the app features a "Shake Shake Shake" feature in which Britney says "It's Britney Bitch!" every time the user shakes their iPhone or iPod Touch.
Spears has proven herself a pioneer in the online marketing forum. She was the first artist to hit the one million follower mark on twitter and remains # 2 overall with 3.6 million followers. In addition, Britney was the first artist to launch a line of virtual gifts with Facebook and currently has 2.4 million fans on her Facebook Page.
Rumor: Alternate Version of "The Singles Collection" May Include "3" Video!
According to HMV, some alternate versions may include the "3" music video. On HMV.com, where the information of "The Singles Collection" is displayed, you can see the "3" music video on the tracklisting. The video is listed as the first music video on the bonus DVD included on the CD+DVD, it is followed by "...Baby One More Time" and all of Britney's music videos. It is unknown if this is official, or if it was just an error. This version has an alternate cover and will be sold exclusively on UK.
Recently there were some rumors that Britney would be performing at the Club Star. They claimed she would do Circus acts and that she would do a performance of "3". This has been confirmed as fake by BRITannica. Don't buy tickets!
Britney's latest single "3" has lowered from debuting in position number one, to position number five. This may have happened because of lack of promo. I'm sure that the music video release (I'm hoping it's soon!) will pump it up. Look on the bright side, still top 5. :)
Here are the details on the different versions of the upcoming The Singles Collection. Learn all about the track listings and bonus features on the following versions of The Singles Collection below.
BRITNEY SPEARS:THE SINGLES COLLECTION
SINGLE PHYSICAL CD RELEASE DATE: November 10, 2009 UK & Europe Only: November 24, 2009
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 4U 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
INTERNATIONAL ONLY CD + DVD RELEASE DATE: November 10, 2009 UK & Europe Only: November 24, 2009
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 4U 8. I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman 9. Boys (The Co-Ed remix feat. Pharrell Williams) 10. Me Against The Music (feat. Madonna) 11. Toxic 12. Everytime 13. Gimme More 14. Piece Of Me 15. Womanizer 16. Circus 17. If U Seek Amy 18. Radar
BOX + DVD (Ultimate Fan Collection) RELEASE DATE: November 24, 2009
Also include 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 featuring Pharrell Williams B SIDE: Boys (Album Version)
SINGLE: Me Against the Music featuring Madonna REMIX: Passengerz vs. The Club Remix
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: 1. ...Baby One More Time 2. Somtimes 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 4U 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
Digital Standard Version (Global) US RELEASE DATE: November 10, 2009 MX/AU/NZ/CA: November 9th UK/Europe: November 23rd
Note: iTunes will be the only retailer in the US with the 18 track version
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. I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman *Note - not featured on the US single disc physical edition 9. Boys (The Co-Ed remix feat. Pharrell Williams) 10. Me Against The Music (feat. Madonna) 11. Toxic 12. Everytime 13. Gimme More 14. Piece Of Me 15. Womanizer 16. Circus 17. If U Seek Amy 18. Radar
Digital Deluxe Version (Global) US RELEASE DATE: November 10, 2009 MX/AU/NZ/CA: November 9th UK/Europe: November 23rd
58 tracks - Same track listing as the Box but will NOT include videos
Digital 45's (Global) US RELEASE DATE: November 10, 2009 MX/AU/NZ/CA: November 9th UK/Europe: November 23rd
29 Digital 45's (Same paired grouping as the box)
D2C Version - Britney.Com Exclusive Edition
Physical box which will include • 58 tracks + DVD • PLUS "3" video
BRITNEY SPEARS DEBUTS AT #1 "3" Shatters Billboard Hot 100 Record
New Album"The Singles Collection" In Stores Nov. 24
New York, NY - Britney Spears debuts at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her new single "3," making her the first artist to do so in over three years, Billboard magazine reports. The critically acclaimed single will also debut at #1 on the Billboard Digital charts.
Rolling Stone Magazine called "3" an "instant Britney classic," and gave the hit a four-star review, building further anticipation for the release of her album The Singles Collection on Nov. 24. The song, recorded with hit maker Max Martin, trumped a title previous held by American Idol winner Taylor Hicks since 2006. Britney is the first artist outside of the American Idol camp to claim the #1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 since Lauren Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing") in 1998, according to Billboard magazine.
"I want to thank my fans for making "3" the # 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100," Britney said in response to the news. "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 video for "3" will soon premiere on Britney.com, Britneyspears.com and her other official web properties.
"3" becomes the latest Britney classic and is the only new song to appear on The Singles Collection. There will be two configurations of The Singles Collection; an ultimate fan box set and a standard version.
The ultimate fan box set version of The Singles Collection 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.
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 November 10th.
During her 10 year career, Britney has had 5 albums debut at the #1 spot on the Billboard Top 100 Album 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 which started in her home state of Louisiana in March 2009.
I just saw the 'popularity' level on iTunes, and Miley Cyrus is getting closer to our girl B! So, this is just a reminder for you guys to keep buying '3'. Let's keep it on number one!
Which would you rather do: laze on a sun-soaked beach, or share a stage with the Princess of Pop?
For Jordin Sparks, it was a no-brainer.
When the American Idol star was coming to the end of an exhausting tour with the JonasBrothers and putting in countless hours on her new video at the same time, she was beginning to fantasize about taking a break from the road.
But then came that once-in-a-lifetime call from Britney Spear’s camp.
“They said: ‘Britney Spears needs an opener and we want to know if you want to do it, today.’
“And, I was like ‘I don’t get time to think?’ At the time a was planning a vacation after the tour.”
“But, who thinks about that kind of thing?
“It was a lot of fun and watching her on stage was great — being able to see her up on that stage again with everything going on around her, like her costumes changes and she was dancing and she was doing her thing and it was really cool out there.
“Because, I mean, she has been a part of my life since I was 9 years old. She’s been the epitome of celebrity since I was little, so to see her up there doing what she loves was really, really cool.”
No drugs or alcohol for Britney’s staff Designed to keep temptation from singer
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.”
Also notable on Pop Songs is the debut at No. 38 for Britney Spears’ “3.” The song is Spears’ 24th career entry, most among all artists since she first arrived with “…Baby One More Time” on the chart dated Oct. 24, 1998.
With “3″ topping iTunes’ sales chart following its digital release yesterday (Oct. 6), expect the song to rocket onto next week’s Billboard Hot 100. Spears’ second hits set, “The Singles Collection,” arrives Nov. 24.
“3″ is only the second title to grace Pop Songs whose title consists solely of a single digit. Prince’s “7″ hit No. 3 in 1993.
New shirt added to the store! This V-neck shirt has an image of the ringleader on her performance for "Circus" in the Circus Tour. It's priced at $30.00
It has been confirmed via Twitter, that Diane Martel will be the "3" music video director. She has worked with Christina Aguilera, Ciara, Justin Timberlake and Ashlee Simpson. Let's see how this turns out.
Rich + Tone Talauega are Going to be the "3" Choreographgers?
According to one of Britney's dancers, they will. Jon Boogie, a dancer, tweeted this:
Fresh out of rehearsal.. Rich and Tone r the shit!! They from the Bay Area too.. Ayyeee. The video is gonna be hot like fire..
Rich + Tone highlights are Mariah Carey's 2006 Tour, Madonna's 2006 World Tour, Chris Brown's Grammy's performance and P!nk's 2006 Tour. They have also worked on Madonna's "4 Minutes" and Michael Jackson's "You Rock My World".
BritneySpears.com and Britney.com gave us a first look at the Ultimate Fan Box Set edition of The Singles Collection. It has all of Britney's singles, plus the new "3". Looks amazing, doesn't it?
The "temporal" price is $99.00 according to Barnes & Noble.
Britney was featured in an issue of More! Magazine in June 2009 that claimed to have exclusive details about her life.
Excerpts included:
Clubs: Britney: "I'm just not that into going out late at night or going to clubs anymore. It's the last thing I want to do with my life. I'm not interested in being with people who are looking to exploit me. I'm staying close to my family and friends and living very peacefully. I need my energy from my children and music. I want to show people that I'm a strong woman. I have a lot of great things ahead of me that I want to accomplish."
Relaxing: I'm taking my time these days and not letting myself feel any pressure other than to just feel happy.
Being happy? There are so many things that I am grateful for. I just want to make the most of this time in my life and build from there. It's a good feeling.
Turns out the interview was a fake!
Now, More! magazine is retracting their exclusive and apologizing to Britney and her fans on behalf of their foolishness in their newest issue, saying:
"More! would like to apologize to our readers and to Britney Spears for having wrongly described the Q&A with Ms Spears we published in our June 8, 2009 issue as an exclusive. The article was brought to More! by a freelance contributor, Jan Janssen.
We now understand that Ms. Spears quotes where given to the press generally and not exclusively to Jan Janssen. The article was not a more! exclusive as we had been led to believe. Nor was it authorized by Ms. Spears. We apologize to Ms. Spears for any distress and damage caused."
More! has agreed to pay "damages" and Britney's legal fees.
Britney was spotted buying Michael Jackson's Greatest Hits CD Tuesday afternoon, but would he buy The Singles Collection?
CNN released quotes today from tapes Jackson recorded with his friend and spiritual adviser, Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, between August 2000 and April 2001 and Jackson mentioned Britney, saying:
"I don't believe that she'll have any great longevity in the public eye because she doesn't understand the power of mystery."
Britney was seen shopping at Target. She was grabbing a copy of Michael Jackson's Number Ones. Two days before he passed away, she grabbed another copy. Maybe an inspiration for her coming compilation or a MJ cover for the tour?
1, 2, 3 Not only you and me Got one eighty degrees And I’m caught in between Countin’ 1, 2, 3 Peter, Paul & Mary Gettin’ down with 3P Everybody loves (whisper sigh) uhhhhh Countin’
Babe, pick a night To come out and play If it’s alright What do you say?
Merrier the more Triple fun that way Twister on the floor What do you say?
Are – you in Livin’ in sin is the new thing (yeah) Are – you in I am countin’!
1, 2, 3 Not only you and me Got one eighty degrees And I’m caught in between Countin’ 1, 2, 3 Peter, Paul & Mary Gettin’ down with 3P Everybody loves (whisper sigh) uhhhhh Countin’
Three is a charm Two is not the same I don’t see the harm So are you game?
Lets’ make a team Make ‘em say my name Lovin’ the extreme Now are you game?
Are – you in Livin’ in sin is the new thing Are – you in I am countin’!
1, 2, 3 Not only you and me Got one eighty degrees And I’m caught in between Countin’ 1, 2, 3 Peter, Paul & Mary Gettin’ down with 3P Everybody loves (whisper sigh) uhhhhh
What we do is innocent Just for fun and nothin’ meant If you don’t like the company Let’s just do it you and me You and me… Or three…. Or four…. - On the floor!
Check out this new review of "3" from Digital Spy:
"1. It's called '3' and it's a Max Martin production.
2. We won't beat around the bush - it's about having a threesome.
3. The chorus, which has more than a hint of the playground chant about it, goes like this: "1-2-3 not only you and me / Got 180 degrees / And I'm caught in between / Counting 1-2-3 feed upon that three / Getting down with repeat / Everybody loves ohhhhh". The "ohhhhh", in case you were wondering, is a classic Britney lusty sigh.
4. Britney makes her intentions very clear elsewhere, telling us "living in sin is the new thing" on the bridge and offering this coaxing couplet on the second verse: "Three is a charm, two's not the same / "I don't see the harm, so are you game?"
5. Enough already with the lyrics! What does '3' sound like? Well, it's uptempo, quite electropoppy on the verses and a little bit ravey on the choruses.
6. '3' would fit better on Circus than Blackout - it's got that slightly cartoony quality that the more recent album sometimes has. The Britney track to which it's most closely related is probably 'If U Seek Amy', though they're more like second cousins who only see each other at family funerals and weddings than brother and sister.
7. The best bit of the song is the middle 8, on which Max Martin cools things down with some synthetic strings, a load of bassy beats kick in and Britters offers her boyfriend a get-out clause: "If you don't like the company / Let's do it just you and me..."
8. ...Before promptly changing her mind by suggesting "or three... or four on the floor". That last bit's pretty clever, because the beats she's singing over at the time could legitimately be classified as "four-on-the-floor".
9. It took us a few plays to fall for '3' - and truth be told it's no 'Gimme More' or 'Womanizer' - but as a fun, fruity newbie to round off a potentially brilliant Singles Collection, it does its job very well indeed.
10. It's premiering on US radio today, so expect to be hearing it very soon. The first UK play, in case you were wondering, will be on Radio 1 this Wednesday afternoon."
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SINGLE: ...Baby One More Time
