Britney Spears’ Lip-Synching Stirs Controversy in Australia

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Gossip, Pop

Even though Britney Spears isn’t exactly known for her live vocal talents, someone wants to make sure those Down Under know what they’re paying for.

Australia’s Minister for Fair Trading for New South Wales is tossing around the idea of including a disclaimer of sorts in concert-related materials. “It is Britney’s ‘prerogative’ to lip-sync, and it is my job to make sure consumers know what they are paying for up front,” Virginia Judge said in a statement.

Judge doesn’t necessarily believe Britney’s upcoming performance will be a disappointment, she just wants fans entering with their eyes wide open. “Personally I would rather see a live set from a local artist,” the government employee said, “but I am sure Britney’s fans will be treated to a spectacular show.”

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Spears is Game for 3 in New Music Video

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A Pussycat Dolls-esque dance line? Plunging necklines and thongs? A song about threesomes? What more could anyone want from Britney Spears?

Considering the subject matter, this video for “3” is actually surprisingly tame. Given her performance in “Womanizer,” I’m shocked she kept her clothes on this time around.

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Kris Allen Covers Britney Spears

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Kris Allen‘s already covered Kanye West, so why not Britney Spears?

At a recent concert for the students at Cincinnati’s Seton High (those lucky girls won a contest), the American Idol winner performed what is reportedly one of his favorite shower songs.

Now we know what “...Baby One More Time” might sound like if we were lucky enough to be trapped in a bathroom with the cutie.

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Three’s a Charm for Britney Spears

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Britney Spears has moved on from seeking Amy to referencing threesomes. In her new single titled “3,” the pop princess suggests she likes being intimate with two lovers at the same time.

“Three is a charm / Two is not the same / I don’t see the harm / So are you game?” Britney sings on the track. The chorus continues: “One, two, three / Not only you and me / Got one eighty degrees / And I’m caught in between. Countin’ one, two, three / Peter, Paul and Mary / Getting’ down with 3P / Everybody loves ***.”

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Quote of the Day: Yoko Ono on Britney Spears

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“I think that the world was not fair to her, and they’re just using her and not dignifying her… I think she’s a survivor and she’s doing very well.”

-John Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, talking to Us Weekly about pop princess Britney Spears.

(Make sure to check out our other notable quotes.)

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Britney Spears Performs Morissette’s You Oughta Know

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Videos, Pop

Alanis Morissette has been quite the hit at concerts this year.

First, Beyonce chose to cover “You Oughta Know” during her tour…and now Britney Spears has followed suit. In the video above, you can see the pop princess perform the Canadian singer’s famous single at her Greensboro, NC concert last night.

After watching both covers, let us know what you think. Which rendition did you like better?

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Jordin Sparks Joins Britney Spears Tour

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American Idol champ Jordin Sparks is preparing to enter a whole new circus. It’s just been announced that the “Battlefield” singer will open for Britney Spears on a list of North American dates.

According to pop star’s website, Sparks will begin her stint in “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” on August 24 in New York. The 19-year-old will share the same stage with opening acts Kristinia DeBarge, Girlicious and One Call on various nights.

“Britney’s show is incredible and for me to be a part of it is a great opportunity,” Jordin said in a statement.

For more information on Sparks’ appearance dates, click here.

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Beyonce, Lady Gaga Lead 2009 VMA Nominations

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Awards, Music Videos, Hip-Hop & Rap, Pop, R&B / Soul

Which had a bigger visual impact this year? Beyonce‘s “Single Ladies” dance or Lady Gaga’s eccentric outfits?

On September 13, both ladies will have the opportunity to take home 9 Moonmen from this fall’s Video Music Awards. That’s the most nominations for any artist his year. (There are only two categories - Best New Artist and Best Choreography - in which the two don’t compete against each other.)

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Michael Jackson Remembered By Stars

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We gve you a look at celebrities mourning Michael Jackson on Twitter, but many have released longer statements as well. Madonna says she “can’t stop crying” about the death of Michael Jackson.

The singer has been sobbing uncontrollably since she heard the 50-year-old Jackson had passed away yesterday after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home. She said: “I can’t stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.”

Singer Sir Elton John was halfway though his annual White Tie and Tiara Ball when he heard about Michael’s death. He broke the news to his guests - including Liz Hurley, Hugh Grant, Lily Allen and Kelly Osbourne - before dedicating his song Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me to Michael. Nearly half of his guests left after they found out about the death.

Britney Spears was one of the first to express her grief about the pop icon’s passing. In a statement issued last night, she said: “I was so excited to see his show in London. We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly in to see him. He has been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I’m devastated he’s gone!”

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VIDEO: Britney Spears’ Sons Dance to Mommy’s ‘Toxic’

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I’m honestly more impressed with this than I am with Joe Jonas’ unitard number.

London audiences might have paid big bucks to see Britney Spears in concert this week, but it turns out her sons are the real headliners of the show. In this video shot during rehearsals, Sean Preston, 3, and Jayden James, 2, combined a ton of childish fun with a hint of rhythmic gymnastics.

The result? A version of “Toxic” that didn’t require any barely-there outfits or suggestive dance moves. (Yes - these are Britney’s children.)

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