Britney Spears [Mega-Merged] Thread

[innocentbychoice]

Although you mention she has no control over her career/life. She arranged the X Factor contract herself, her make-up artist mentioned working with Simon and she said she'd be interested in working on a show like that. Simon got in touch directly with Britney and Britney agreed to doing the show by a 3rd phone call.


I wouldn't buy into everything you read regarding the conservatorship, she still has plenty of input to her career. She still comes up with concepts for videos and performances, plus plays a part in co-writing songs and writing songs for other artists.

You don't buy what they say about the conservatorship but you do buy that story about how The X Factor contract was done. Seriously? Don't act like the typical Britney fan here lol c'mon, they will never tell you anything different than that. It's business and they can't make their star look bad.

Regarding the Christina vs Britney debate, yes Christina probably has more range than Britney, but some people prefer softer vocals. Britney is far more successful than Christina and that speaks volumes.

I think they are both really successful in their own way, you can't really measure success only by album sales because Britney releases an album pretty much every year or every 2 years while Christina usually takes 3 or 4 between each album so just by logic Britney will sell more and be more "popular" because she's seen and heard more often.

If you want to measure success by awards, Christina takes the prize with multiple Grammys and awards everywhere.
If you want to measure success by voice and recognition of the music industry, Christina takes the cake.
If you wanna talk about success in the movies, Burlesque did pretty good worldwide while Crossroads tanked everywhere.
If you wanna talk about tv success, well The Voice has bigger ratings than The X Factor and the fact that Britney (or her people) decided to join a reality music contest after Christina did it and made it cool speaks volumes (and I didn't say that, The New York Times did, http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/ar...usic.html?_r=0 ).

So there. Success is a very vague concept and, as I said before, they are both successful in their own way.

[Mr-Pickles]

You don't buy what they say about the conservatorship but you do buy that story about how The X Factor contract was done. Seriously? Don't act like the typical Britney fan here lol c'mon, they will never tell you anything different than that. It's business and they can't make their star look bad.

I don't agree, and I don't think that's due to me being biassed. The info regarding the X Factor is directly from Simon's mouth, the info about the conservatorship is mainly speculation. I think she genuinely likes to keep busy- not solely for the money. Britney didn't release anything in 2010- just worked on her album, yet she still earnt $64 million.

I think they are both really successful in their own way, you can't really measure success only by album sales because Britney releases an album pretty much every year or every 2 years while Christina usually takes 3 or 4 between each album so just by logic Britney will sell more and be more "popular" because she's seen and heard more often.

Britney's been around for 14 years and has 7 albums, she doesn't release an album every year and hasn't since her 3rd album in 2001. Which leaves an 11 year time frame with 4 albums, so she doesn't really release a new album every year.

If you want to measure success by awards, Christina takes the prize with multiple Grammys and awards everywhere.
If you want to measure success by voice and recognition of the music industry, Christina takes the cake.

Britney has won her fair share of award and has had a lot of recognition for her music too. Christina is probably more appreciated by the Grammy association though.

If you wanna talk about success in the movies, Burlesque did pretty good worldwide while Crossroads tanked everywhere.

Burlesque had a $55million budget grossing just under $90mil, the cast also included celebrities who would bring in their fan bases (Cher, Kristen Bell, Cam G etc). Crossroads has a $10mil budget, and grossed $61mil- with her name pretty much alone.

If you wanna talk about tv success, well The Voice has bigger ratings than The X Factor and the fact that Britney (or her people) decided to join a reality music contest after Christina did it and made it cool speaks volumes (and I didn't say that, The New York Times did, http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/18/ar...usic.html?_r=0 ).

The ratings system is so flawed, as far as I'm aware it only accounts for 25,000 American households (not even 1% of the total).

With that said though, Britney has brought shows their highest viewed episodes from her appearances on the shows (How I Met Your Mother, Glee etc).


And I'm sorry, but J-lo started the music contest trend- though she followed that stint with a moderately successful singing career (unlike Christina).



She has sold over 100million records world wide, has the 6th highest grossing tour of any female artist, has the most successful celebrity perfume etc etc.



I agree that success is a very vague concept and both artists are successful, I just didn't appreciate you downplaying her involvement based on speculation about her conservatorship.

[innocentbychoice]

^As I said before, let's just be happy that we can appreciate both. I gotta tell you I like both, though I'm Team Xtina at heart, and even though I kinda think all this Xtina vs Britney thing is ridiculous deep down I sort of enjoy it lol. Feels like the old times.

[innocentbychoice]

I kinda wanted to let this go but I couldn't resist:

The ratings system is so flawed, as far as I'm aware it only accounts for 25,000 American households (not even 1% of the total).

Now the ratings system is flawed? LOL I'm pretty sure you wouldn't be saying that if they said The X Factor had higher ratings than The Voice. See? Classic Britney fan syndrome right there .

[Mr-Pickles]

I kinda wanted to let this go but I couldn't resist:


Now the ratings system is flawed? LOL I'm pretty sure you wouldn't be saying that if they said The X Factor had higher ratings than The Voice. See? Classic Britney fan syndrome right there .

It's true though . It's not an accurate indication of TV viewings at all. It's not being a "classic Britney fan", it's being educated regarding the subject at hand. Research into it yourself. I've had an issue with this system since before X Factor even aired as TV shows get cancelled based on the viewings of less than 1% of the population.

[ILLBFIRE]

I wanted new music but I guess I have to settle for a "best of"...

Britney Spears will be the next pop artist to join Playlist's greatest hits series this upcoming holiday season. The budget compilation group will release The X Factor judge's past and recent hits remastered on one album in November.

A listing for Playlist: The Very Best of Britney Spears surfaced on Amazon.com earlier this week. The 14-track LP will feature Spears' biggest singles along with a previously released remix of “Circus” by DJ Diplo. Every studio album, from her 1999 debut ...Baby One More Time to last year's Femme Fatale, has at least one hit represented on compilation.

[Mr-Pickles]

She has been looking amazing this week

[innocentbychoice]

^She looks really pretty indeed, except in that picture with the yellow shirt. Maybe it's just a bad picture.

[DigitalFudge]

I saw all the pics from the Whitney tribute she looks STUNNING.

[wilbur33]

^She looks really pretty indeed, except in that picture with the yellow shirt. Maybe it's just a bad picture.

I think it's a 'without make-up' picture - it looks different because we don't usually see her au naturel.

[pat grimshaw]

Louisiana girl Britney Spears supported President George Bush and apparently a bunch of GOP House representatives raised some cash at her D.C. concert in '09. Sneaky.

Texas-born Jessica Simpson is a Republican, though she's wary about mixing her career and political beliefs. She infamously turned down an invite from President Bush to a 2006 GOP fundraiser, saying it would politicize her charitable work with Operation Smile. Her father, though, reaffirmed she was a big Bush supporter. "We are huge fans of him and of his family, his girls," Simpson said. "Jessica loves the heck out of him."
http://www.zimbio.com/Famous+Republi...essica+Simpson

[DigitalFudge]

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[innocentbychoice]

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LOL at that gif. I kinda feel Will.I.Am totally missed an opportunity there, he got Britney in his studio and she's barely in the song! She only sings 4 words (that probably took her 30 seconds to record) and then he used the "Britney Bitch" from 2007's Gimme More. C'mon Will.

[Laufey]

Britney Spears is my all time favorite singer.

I admit her voice isn't the strongest but her tone is very unique, one of the most recognizable in the world.

It has been sad though to watch her become a shadow of her old self when it comes to performing. But she still delivers on her albums and still makes some of the best music videos out there. So as long as she continues to do that I will continue being a fan.

LOL at that gif. I kinda feel Will.I.Am totally missed an opportunity there, he got Britney in his studio and she's barely in the song! She only sings 4 words (that probably took her 30 seconds to record) and then he used the "Britney Bitch" from 2007's Gimme More. C'mon Will.

I agree it's very disappointing.

The song is also average at best. When you put Britney in one of your songs, make sure it's one of your best!

[innocentbychoice]

It has been sad though to watch her become a shadow of her old self when it comes to performing. But she still delivers on her albums and still makes some of the best music videos out there. So as long as she continues to do that I will continue being a fan.



I agree it's very disappointing.

The song is also average at best. When you put Britney in one of your songs, make sure it's one of your best!

Yes, I agree.

[DigitalFudge]

Am STILL bopping


You are now rockin wit,
Will I AM
and

Britney, Bitch









Cannot wait until all the Britney stans do remixes and edit out Will.I.Ams presence with a HAWT EDM drop.


He could of at least threw her ass in the bridge. It's okay, I can't be stingy when it comes to content from the Queen of Mars.

[Laufey]

It's okay I guess. I hated it the first time I heard it but after hearing it couple of times and seeing the video it gets me more in the mood. Probably not a song I'll end up having in my player but I can totally picture myself dancing to this at a club.

The video is mehhhh but I love seeing playful Britney in it

[DigitalFudge]

I have no words, so I will let the galactic empress say what can only be said

[innocentbychoice]

The video was nothing out of the ordinary. She looks veeeery pretty though , I like it.

[Laufey]

I love how the Britney parts stick in your head more than Will I Am's

[DigitalFudge]

17 COUNTRIES









THEY LOOKIN @ AUS






Empress

[Laufey]

Great news.

THEY LOOKIN @ AUS

OMG *loves it!*

[ILLBFIRE]

She looks fucking HOT!!!!!!!!

Somebody needs to cut out Will.I.Am out of the song...lol

[innocentbychoice]

Booty!!!

[DigitalFudge]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6vu8...ature=youtu.be



^^ You're welcome

[Laufey]

She IS still one of the biggest pop stars in the world. Some people not liking her behavior or looks does not change that.

All of her albums have debuted #1 in the world. The only album which did not in the US (debuted #2) is the one which got the best reviews from the critics.

You can see on the X-factor that often you can hear people scream twice as much when she enters compared to the other judges.

And yes I do think she has a serious mental illness. I would guess bipolar with side disorders (like OCD and social anxiety). Maybe multi-personality disorder. It was really weird when she was talking with a British accent all the time, even when she was crying.

[ILLBFIRE]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITNEY!!!!!!!!!!

[innocentbychoice]

Ohh I completely forgot about that. Happy bday Brit brit! She'll never see this but whatever.

[ILLBFIRE]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6vu8...ature=youtu.be



^^ You're welcome

Now thats much better

[iwantdatdick]

Maybe multi-personality disorder. It was really weird when she was talking with a British accent all the time, even when she was crying.

she's been doing that since she was a child but nevermind



i love britney by the way. she's so hot.

[Laufey]

she's been doing that since she was a child but nevermind

And kids can't be mentally ill?

She might have been doing it for a long time but it has increased a lot with age and reaching it's peak around the time she was having her breakdown.

Obviously it is more than a cute habit when it has reached the point of you still doing it when you are upset and crying.

At this point in time it should be obvious Britney Spears is mentally ill. I'm a hardcore fan of hers but I'm not gonna be in denial about it.

[pat grimshaw]

The poor 12 year-old child had her brain washed and freeze-dried by the Disney Corporation.

[PreTTy PeTe]

Why is her life disastrous? She was paid about 18 million dollars to be on xfactor. She owns a 8.5 million dollar house.



When was the last time you did that?

I actually have come to like her now and I forgive her for this.

[Beachguyj]

She's white trash that got lucky and she's not very smart.

[PreTTy PeTe]

and for someone who has bipolar disorder she has done very well.
and I love her facial expressions

[refujiunderground]

fuck britney spears. for real, let me repeat. FUCK BRITNEY SPEARS.

she wouldn't be where she's at if it weren't for the machine behind her and the people that eat that bullshit up. seriously, what talent does she have? everybody around her except HER is responsible for her success. she literally is a puppet that never worked to get to where she's at and still to this day, she still has people that basically are the ones that do everything for her. write her songs, plan on pr moves, teach her how to dance, and etc. i don't care what anybody says. to make it all worse, she CAN'T sing. she's a singer that CANNOT sing. how many artists out there with singing talent can't get deals or are struggling to sell records and SHE out of all people is getting all this attention. she is NOT ambitious. it's the people AROUND her that are ambitious enough to put her to the top. the person who was ambitious was her mother. that's WHO i give props to. her mother was the one that was making all the moves and then from there, other people jumped in. britney spears is NO michael jackson, prince, rick james, barbara streisand, and etc.

to say that her life is disasterous is an insult to all of us people out here that have to struggle in life to simply get the simple things while busting our ass off while someone like her basically has had shit handed down to them. she's literally been pushed to the point where people have been brainwashed into liking her vocally challenged ass.

[PreTTy PeTe]

^you're a man with issues.

how does her life whether they are success's or failures reflect on yours?

I like her now because of her struggles.

[coscott75]

fuck britney spears. for real, let me repeat. FUCK BRITNEY SPEARS.

she wouldn't be where she's at if it weren't for the machine behind her and the people that eat that bullshit up. seriously, what talent does she have? everybody around her except HER is responsible for her success. she literally is a puppet that never worked to get to where she's at and still to this day, she still has people that basically are the ones that do everything for her. write her songs, plan on pr moves, teach her how to dance, and etc. i don't care what anybody says. to make it all worse, she CAN'T sing. she's a singer that CANNOT sing. how many artists out there with singing talent can't get deals or are struggling to sell records and SHE out of all people is getting all this attention. she is NOT ambitious. it's the people AROUND her that are ambitious enough to put her to the top. the person who was ambitious was her mother. that's WHO i give props to. her mother was the one that was making all the moves and then from there, other people jumped in. britney spears is NO michael jackson, prince, rick james, barbara streisand, and etc.

to say that her life is disasterous is an insult to all of us people out here that have to struggle in life to simply get the simple things while busting our ass off while someone like her basically has had shit handed down to them. she's literally been pushed to the point where people have been brainwashed into liking her vocally challenged ass.

You obviously have some anger issues. I don't even like Spears and I still think your post is moronic.

[G-Lexington]

I once called her a sports team for homosexuals. Someone whose shirts you can wear and banners you can wave and who you can support 1000%. I stand by that comment.

Lex

[palbert]

Is she still living?

[PreTTy PeTe]

Is she still living?

you need a slap.

[PreTTy PeTe]

[refujiunderground]

^you're a man with issues.

how does her life whether they are success's or failures reflect on yours?

I like her now because of her struggles.

what struggles? there's way more people in the music bizz that struggled more than she ever had, have busted their asses to get where they're at and you and some of these other guys are quick to shit on them such as jay-z and kanye west. these dudes basically WORKED their way to the top doing it themselves and yet you will toss credit to britney spears who basically didn't do shit herself AND will hate on jay-z who basically had to force his way into the industry. why are people giving her undeserved credit? give me a break.

and the only struggle she has and continues to have is her narcissism. she is a narcissist. she literally has done it all to stay in the limelight from getting pregnant from a deadbeat daddy and marrying him to shaving her head. the sad thing is there's people that actually feel sorry for her and yet it never occurred to them that a lot of the shit she does is for attention because she's used to being talked about. she ain't bipolar.

You obviously have some anger issues. I don't even like Spears and I still think your post is moronic.

yeah, breh. tell me what talent she has. she can't sing, she can't dance and everybody around her is behind her success except her. you can say whatever you want BUT prove me otherwise. i'm just tired of seeing all these wack ass artists getting credit and all this applause for no damn reason and people being sheep just following.

Refuji is just green with envy of anyone that makes it.

no, i give credit when it's due and in this case, it's NOT deserved. she's NOT the only one that damn sure doesn't deserve the success that she has because she doesn't have the talent to get to where she's at. another person is rihanna.

[pat grimshaw]

…I like her now because of her struggles.

You can down to your city's soup kitchen or charity shop and meet lots of people who are struggling. You can even donate if you wish; you don't have to donate money to a Californian Bimbo Billionairess.

[G-Lexington]

The people in the soup kitchen smell bad and are unpleasant to look at. Besides, they don't perform pop ditties for me to purchase. I'll stick with Ms Spears, thanks.

Lex

[billie]

To be honest, i dont think this girl has such a huge talent. Her voice is weak, cant play instruments and doesnt write her own music (at least back days), she is a good dancer though but Britney is supposed to be a singer in first place and she is very weak in this area.

I also think she was totally unable to handle with her mental disorder back days (adding the break up with Justin Timberlake) and thats why her career declined that much but fortunately, she regained the fame these days. She was so so so lucky because once a singer´s success fades, it is a bit hard to come back to the spotlight.

The funny part is when Timberlake made money off their break up and Britney´s private life LOL. I love Timberlake music but what he did is a bit disgusting.

[Adrock-JD]

She was the last to know.

[refujiunderground]

Sorry but if you think she didn't work for everything she has you're just crazy.

Britney worked her ass off since she was a child.

She isn't a puppet, she is aware of everything and she allows it, for over a decade she was the most famous person in the planet because she wanted to, but her huge ambitions and naivety backfired at her.

Currently she is smart enough to be extremely sucessful despite putting basically no effort into her work.

show me the proof.

her MOM was her manager. she was the one that was executing all the moves in the beginning for little brit. she was the one that got her to the talent shows and the mickey mouse club. don't know about everything else BUT what i do know is that britney spears never was the one that was responsible for her success. everything from her music writing, to the dance moves, to the business decisions, and etc is basically done by everybody BUT her. it would be one thing if she could sing BUT she can't even do that.

you britney spears fans will say anything to make her look like she legitmately worked her way to the top. PLEASE.

[ravenstar]

Anyone who can pull themselves back from that sort of breakdown, let alone a very public nervous breakdown, has my respect. For most people hitting rock bottom occurs privately, with no recognition by the public. I can only imagine how much harder it would be to recoup and get your feet back under you when it's done in the glare of the public eye and with paparazzi following your every move.

She obviously has a very strong support network behind her. But without the inner strength to do the work, she'd could just as easily have ended up another "Hollywood casualty".

Whether you like her music or not, think she's talented or not, that's a woman with a hell of a lot of inner strength. I think people are so quick to judge, so quick to make comments without understanding the impact a mental health issue can have on a person. She rebuilt her life and she came out on top.

[G-Lexington]

She isn't a puppet, she is aware of everything and she allows it...but her...naivety backfired at her.

Huh?

Currently she is smart enough to be extremely sucessful despite putting basically no effort into her work.

And isn't this really the crux of it all?

Lex