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May 2000 News:
Wednesday, May 31, 2000
Britney Sells another 612,000 Copies
Launch reporting that Britney came #2 on Billboards Hot 200 this week behind Eminem's new debut with 612,000 copies in its second week of release.
Britney on The Lycos 50
Britney stayed at the #2 spot on The Lycos 50, the 50 most popular user searches for the week ending May 27, 2000.
Eminem to Beat Britney
Billboard Online reporting that Eminem's "The Marshall Mathers LP" is to tally between 1.5 million units and 1.8 million units when SoundScan releases its album sales figures later this week. According to retail, label, and distribution executives, the Aftermath/Interscope album sold almost 1 million units alone at five big retail chains: the Musicland Group, Trans World Entertainment, Best Buy, Wherehouse Entertainment, and Target. Last week, Britney Spears' Jive album "Oops!...I Did It Again" scored the second best weekly total in the SoundScan era, selling 1.3 million. Eminem's album is poised to beat that mark.
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Tuesday, May 30, 2000
No Authority Opening for Britney
Billboard Online reporting that Teenage pop group No Authority has signed with Maverick for the release of its new, self-titled album, due June 20. In support of the disc, the group will open 14 shows on Britney Spears' summer tour, beginning on the day of the album's release in Columbia, Md. On July 24, No Authority will join Nickelodeon's All That Music & More tour for a run of dates that wraps Aug. 13 in Darien, N.Y.
Monday, May 29, 2000
Britney in TV Guide Magazine This Week
Britney is on the cover of this week's TV Guide Magazine in an article called, "Beach Blanket Britney". Oops! She did it again: Britney Spears makes a big splash while filming a sexy new TV special. Go see the pictures and read the article here.
3rd MTV Interview in Hawaii with Britney
The third and final installment of MTV's interview in Hawaii with Britney. In the third and final installment of their interview in Hawaii with Britney Spears, MTV News' Chris Connelly talks to the 18-year-old superstar about celebrity rivalries, growing closer to her mom, and the never-ending problem of how to avoid brown-nosers. Go read the interview here on MTV.com.
MTV NEWS POLL: What Was May's Top Story?
What was the most important music news story of May? Which event could potentially have the biggest impact on the state of music in the year 2000? MTV wants you, the readers and fans, to tell them. Vote on what you feel was the most important music-news development of May, and the top vote-getter will go on to be featured in MTV News' year-end wrap-up of 2000's biggest stories. Go vote here for the story of on Britney Breaks Sales Record.
Britney Breaks Sales Record
Britney Spears moved 1.3 copies of her second LP, "Oops!... I Did It Again," in its first week in stores, scoring the biggest single sales week for a female artist in SoundScan history and landing her at number one on the "Billboard" album chart.
Sunday, May 28, 2000
Britney at NSYNC Concert in New Orleans
Britney was at an NSYNC Concert last night with her little sister (Jamie Lynn) in New Orleans, LA. Check out this picture here of Britney and her sister holding hands and walking taken last night.
Britney on the UK Charts
According to The Times: Metro Music, Britney's new cd, "Oops!...I Did It Again" which debuted in the UK last week on the UK Top 10 Albums it was ranked #2. Her single "Oops!...I Did It Again" came in at #3 on the UK Top 20 Singles and #6 on the Radio 1 Airplay.
Saturday, May 27, 2000
Britney Co-Hosting TRL Superstars
Britney is going to be co-hosting TRL Superstars, which is the show that kicks of SoCal Summer on MTV. It all kicks off at high noon on Saturday, May 27th with TRL Superstars, counting down the 50 greatest videos in TRL history, as voted by you, the viewer.
Update:
From the Bottom of My Broken Heart at #20
(You Drive Me) Crazy at #15
...Baby One More Time at #8
Oops!...I Did It Again at #3
Where, Oh Where, Have My Dancers Gone?
Two weeks ago, on Saturday Night Live, Britney Spears held an open audition for dancers in a skit. Two months prior to that, dancer and best pal, T.J. Espinoza performed a solo dance to N*Sync's "Bye, Bye, Bye" during Britney's spring, "You Drive Me Crazy Tour." Little did either of them know these were both premonitions of what was to come. On May 11th, Espinoza, along with fellow dancers Alex Estornel and Andre Fuentes, announced their departure from Spears' "Oops!...I Did It Again Summer Tour." Go read the rest of the article here written by our very own Robbie Nicholson.
Friday, May 26, 2000
Britney 4th Sexiest Women on the Planet
FHM, the immensely successful men's lifestyle magazine, has tabulated the results of the 6th Annual 100 Sexiest Women in the World contest and Jennifer Lopez has earned the top honor, according to the FHM readers. The top ten list also includes: Shania Twain (#2); Denise Richards (#3); Britney Spears (#4); Tyra Banks (#5); Rebecca Romijn-Stamos (#6); Alyssa Milano (#7); Christina Aguilera (#8); Faith Hill (#9); and Jennifer Love Hewitt (#10).
The 25 Hottest Stars Under 25
Don't miss Britney Spears profiled on th ABC Teen People Special: The 25 Hottest Stars Under 25 tonight from 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. If you live in the New York Metro area, ABC is channel 7. Check local listings for the ABC channel in your area.
Britney Spears Concert Event at CenterSeat
CenterSeat is releasing today Britney's first online full length concert. Britney Spears performed live at YASGUR'S FARM in Bethel, New York, July 4, 1999 supporting her debut album ...Baby One More Time. It will be available for 7 days in its full version on their web site. Go listen to the concert here.
Thursday, May 25, 2000
Britney Celebrates Record Opening Week
FoxNews at reporting that Britney is currently in rehearsals for her summer tour, and didn't break to celebrate properly. Britney and her manager, Johnny Wright, hugged and toasted with a Coca-Cola at the rehearsal studio in Orlando, Fla. - she's too young to drink champagne. Wright said Britney told him, "Now I have to get to work and give [the fans] the show they expect, because they brought me to this point."
SFHBS Re-Designed
The Society For Future Husbands of Britney Spears (SFHBS) has been re-designed. This is the site were Britney Spears fans can join a list of hopeful fans who want to be Britney Spears' husband. Go join the society please visit the site at SFHBS.com.
3 Britney Spears' Dancers Gone
Well as alot of you already know, TJ left to pursue a solo career but now Andre and Alex, two other dancers of Britney have left too. This is what happened. The new Choreographer/Director was given authority to make changes to the show. From Alex, one of Britney's dancers own mouth, this is what he said, "We didn't think that that meant that he would replace people. I don't even think that to this day Brit knows that I've been replaced." Andre resigned when he found out that changes were being made and that they weren't going to allow him to choreograph anything for the show. Go to Dancers Unlimited for all the news about the dancers. Thanks A51JM.
Britney on the Billboard Charts
For the week of June 3rd, Britney's new album "Oops!...I Did It Again " came in as a Hot Shot Debut at #1 on The Billboard 200 Album Chart while being on the chart for 1 weeks.
Britney's first album "...Baby One More Time" dropped 1 spot on The Billboard 200 Album Chart from #52 to #53 while being on the chart for 71 weeks.
Her single "Oops!...I Did It Again" went up 1 spots from #13 to #12 on the The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart while being on the chart for 7 weeks.
Wednesday, May 24, 2000
Britney CD Contest
Of course you do, and GetMusic.com wants to give you one, but they've only got 10, so please enter
Britney's contest for a chance to win! Enter to WIN a copy of Britney Spears' new album "Oops...I Did It Again!" featuring the hit title track, "Oops!...I Did It Again" plus "Lucky," "What U See (Is What U Get)," "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" and more. Enter the contest on Britney.com
Britney Scores Second Best SoundScan Week
Billboard Online reporting that with an opening week of 1.3 million units, Britney Spears' album, "Oops! ... I Did It Again," scored the second-largest seven-day sales totals in SoundScan history. "Oops" trails only 'N Sync's "No Strings Attached," which sold 2.4 million units during its first week. The album is set to debut tomorrow (May 25) at No. 1 on The Billboard 200. Read the full story here.
Britney Spears' Oops!... I Did It Again 1.319 Million in First Week
Britney Spears' second album Oops!... I Did It Again has broken the record for first week sales for a single female artists or group with an amazing number of 1.319 million according to Soundscan and will enter at No.1 on Billboard's Album 200 chart. Oops!... I Did It Again was shipped to retail with nearly 4 million albums and has a worldwide shipment of over 6 million units. Britney Spears has shattered the record for first week sales by a female artist. The previous record holder was Alanis Morissette's Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie with 469,054 units in first week sales. In addition Britney has broken the record set for the most units sold in any one-week by a female artist, Mariah Carey's Daydream, which sold 759,959 during the week of Christmas 1995 held the previous record. Oops!... I Did It Again has out scanned the Backstreet Boys' Millenium, Garth Brook's Double Live and Sevens and Pearl Jams' Vs. according to Soundscan allowing Britney Spears to be placed 2nd in the all time list of first week sales by any artist or group. Oops!...I Did It Again is the number No.1 selling album for first week sales and overall sales according to Soundscan by a female artist. The album also debuts at number one in Canada, Japan, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Holland, France, Greece, Belgium, Sweden, and Norway this week. Britney is currently in rehearsals for her summer tour in support of her album. The Oops!... I Did It Again tour kicks-off in Columbia, MD on Tuesday, June 20. The international leg of the tour begins in Birmingham, UK on October 7 and will end in Paris, France on November 14.
Tuesday, May 23, 2000
Britney featured on Hitclips
Launch.com is reporting that Britney Spears and 'N Sync are two of several major recording acts that have signed with Tiger Electronics to have their images and music featured on a new collectable micro-chip media for kids called Hitclips that will be available this summer. Edited versions of select singles from Spears's new album Oops!... I Did It Again and 'N Sync's recent release No Strings Attached will be included in Hitclips. The chips containing digital samples of various artists' music will be playable on a complete line of micro-players, some about the size of a quarter. Each micro-mix of music will come on individual clips that measure less than one inch by one inch. The Hitclips can be clipped to backpacks, clothing, jewelry, lockers, and virtually anywhere else, and they will retail for the kid friendly price of $3.99 to $4.99. Hitclips can be played in a series of micro-players, including a Hitclips Micro Player with a single earpiece for listening that retails for approximately $7.99; a Hitclips Rockin' Micro Boombox retailing for approximately $9.99; and a Hitclips Alarm Clock -- a multi-changer that holds five Hitclips and can be programmed to play when the alarm is triggered -- which will retail for approximately $15.
Max Martin honored as the ASCAP Songwriter of the Year
Max Martin, the songwriter of hits for the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears were among the top honorees at the 17th annual American Society of Composers And Performers (ASCAP) Pop Music Awards in Beverly Hills, California on Monday night (May 22). Swedish songwriter Martin was feted as the songwriter of the year. Martin might not be a household name, but many of his songs sure are. He wrote four ASCAP award-winning songs this year: the Backstreet Boys' "As Long As You Love Me" and "I Want It That Way," Britney Spears's ". . .Baby One More Time," and 'N Sync's "Tearin' Up My Heart."
Britney on The Lycos 50
Britney battles back from the #4 spot last time to #2 spot on The Lycos 50, the 50 most popular user searches for the week ending May 20, 2000. Despite the May 16 release of her new album Oops!... I Did It Again, Britney Spears failed to crack the Lycos 50's #1 spot again this week. The crooning teen dynamo could only manage second place just below arch-nemesis Pokemon, which has kept Ms. Spears from the top spot for months. At least Britney can say she trampled Japanese cartoon fave Dragonball, which stands at #3.
Monday, May 22, 2000
FHM votes Britney as The World's Sexiest Woman
dotmusic reporting that Britney Spears has been voted the world's sexiest woman - by members of her own sex! The teenage pop firecracker came top in a poll of stars in the annual chart in UK magazine FHM.Britney, whose new album 'Oops I Did It Again' was beaten to Number One in the album charts this weekend by Whitney Houston, leapt from last year's placing at Number 25 to the top of the poll. The chart was compiled purely from votes from women, although the entire vote will be unveiled on Friday, with votes from both sexes.
Britney on The Lycos 50
The Lycos 50 had a report on Britney Spears. "You've got to hand it to Britney Spears -- she's been a search juggernaut since early 1999, when her famous bare midriff first appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine. She's claimed the turf Pamela Anderson used to own: the Web's hottest entertainer who isn't really famous because of her talent. Pamela has recently (and blessedly) faded out of the top 10, but right now you can't pry Britney out of the top 5 with a crowbar. Now Ms. Spears has a brand new album: Oops, I Did It Again.The album, her followup to the ultra-hit ...Baby, One More Time hit stores on Tuesday and has been selling briskly. All of which leads Lycos to ask: can this new album help Britney knock Pokemon out of the top spot? We'll know more tomorrow, when the week's new Lycos 50 comes out. Frankly, she's got a long ways to go: last week Pokemon more than doubled Britney's searches."
Britney Stuff on Yahoo Auctions
Yahoo Auctions is auctioning off 7 rare Britney items, including Britney Spears Performance Outfit from SNL, Britney Spears’ Heart to Heart signed by Britney!, Britney Spears’ handwritten note, dedicating her book to her fans, Personally dedicated book signed by Britney, to you!, Autographed limited edition Britney Spears porcelain doll, Oops! … I Did It Again CD, signed by Britney, dedicated to you! and Oops! … I Did It Again CD, signed by Britney. The auctions end in 4 days, so get in on the bidding on Yahoo Auctions here.
Sunday, May 21, 2000
Britney drops to #3 in the UK
Reuters reporting that Britney slipped into the #3 spot on the UK Charts while Billie Piper a 17 year old went to #1. British teen sensation Billie Piper stormed back into the charts Sunday, knocking Madison Avenue's ``Don't Call Me Baby'' off the top spot with her single ``Day & Night.'' Formerly known simply as Billie, 17-year-old Piper scored her third number one after revamping her image in favor of a more raunchy look. Her 18-year-old U.S. rival Britney Spears dropped to third place with ``Oops! ... I Did It Again''.
BritneySpears.Org Ranked #4
In The Unofficial Britney Spears Fan Club Magazine, a magazine all about Britney Spears, fans can find lots of great photos and interviews. Also inside, fans can find reviews about some of the top Britney Spears websites on the Internet. BritneySpears.Org was ranked as the #4 best Britney Spears site on the web. Here's what they had to say: "You will be amazed at how much hard-to-get Britney info turns up at BritneySpears.Org every day. From never-before-heard music clips to fan sightings, this site's got the real scoop on Brit. One of the site's top features is the message board, which has plenty of new postings each day!" Congrats to all at BritneySpears.Org!
Unofficial Britney Spears Fan Club Magazine on Newsstands
Gold Collectors Series Magazine released The Unofficial Britney Spears Fan Club Magazine...featuring more than 100 hot photos, an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of Britney's new album, Britney facts and features and much more. Read all about Britney's rise to stardom, her onstage explosion and what it's like to be America's pop princess! Get The Unofficial Britney Spears Fan Club Magazine, on newsstands now.
The CDNOW Interview
CDNOW has done an interview with Britney. The CDNOW Interview with Britney Spears includes exclusive audio clips. "Rest assured that as she brings out her own part deux, Spears feels ready to hit us, baby, one more time." Go read and listen to the interview here on CDNOW.
Saturday, May 20, 2000
Sound Off Britney Spears
Wall of Sound has put up a new feature on Britney that talks about her new cd and has a photo gallery. It also includes an interview with Britney. Go read the a Sound Off Feature here.
Britney on AOL Teen People
On AOL keyword: Teen People they have a Britney photo gallery, excerpts from her new book, a Britney poll, a downloadable Britney E-pix, a Britney trivia challenge and even a write your own Britney ditty game.
Britney on All That Tonight
Brittney Spears is going to be on All That tonight on Nickelodeon at 9:30pm (EST). For people in the in the NY area, it's on channel 33, but as always check your local listing for the time and channel of the show in your area.
Friday, May 19, 2000
Britney Expected To Dethrone *NSync On Album Sales Chart
SonicNet reporting princess Britney Spears has already vanquished Pearl Jam , Whitney Houston and even the mighty *NSync with her new album, which is headed for the top of the chart next week, retailers across the country said on Thursday (May 18). The album, Oops! ... I Did It Again, has sold well in the three days since its release Tuesday, though so far it's not reaching the blockbuster numbers that *NSync's No Strings Attached achieved when it was released in March, according to retailers. "It's doing what we expected to do, maybe a little better — these are expected Britney Spears sales, [which] are higher than most," said Lenny Piazza, general manager of the Virgin Megastore in Orlando, Fla., the city where Spears spent years as a Mouseketeer.
Britney and Prince William?
music365 reporting that Britney is said to still be 'determined' to have her hot date with Prince William on her next London visit. The teen pop sensation, whose second album 'Oops... I Did It Again' is expected to be Number One in the UK album charts on Sunday (May 21), has tried to hook up with the teenage prince twice before on London jaunts. So far she has never managed to meet him. The pair have been writing to each other since last year after Britney found out the 17-year-old prince had a crush on her. According to Friday's (May 19) edition of UK tabloid the Daily Star, the star - linked to N*Sync member Justin Timberlake - says she has exchanged notes with the prince, but isn't sure she'd want to be a princess: "I don't know if I'd really want to be a princess. If you have everything, what do you have to strive for?" The popstress said that blond Prince William definitely won't be the man she marries - because her fortune teller told her she will wed at 23 to a dark-haired man.
Thursday, May 18, 2000
Britney's Canadian Press Conference
Britney Spears chose Montreal as the location for the Canadian press conference to launch her second album, Oops!... I Did It Again, which was released on Tuesday. The teen star breezed into town yesterday afternoon to answer questions, pose for pictures and appear on MusiquePlus. Check out the recap here from the Montreal Gazette.
Britney Bound For Sales Record
Billboard Online reporting that Jive Records claiming that Britney Spears' sophomore album, "Oops!...I Did It Again," sold more than 500,000 copies on its first day of release, the teen sensation is poised to break the SoundScan record for highest sales in a week by a solo female artist. Mariah Carey's 1995 Columbia album "Daydream" holds the record of 760,000 units. Dick Odette, senior VP of the Musicland retail chain, said, "I'm guessing the Spears album will scan over 1 million units this week." Though Spears' sales spurt on Tuesday was not as big as labelmates 'N Sync's estimated 1 million first-day sales.
Britney on the Billboard Charts
For the week of May 27th, Britney's album "...Baby One More Time" is up 7 spots on The Billboard 200 Album Chart from #61 to #52 while being on the chart for 70 weeks.
Her single "Oops!...I Did It Again" went up 2 spots from #15 to #13 on the The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart while being on the chart for 6 weeks.
Wednesday, May 17, 2000
Britney Gets Charitable
MTV Online reporting with a new album in stores and slew of good fortune (or at least some mad cash) coming her way as a result, Britney Spears is looking to give a little something back. Spears has been making the press rounds in New York to get the word out about this week's release of "Oops!... I Did It Again," and the singer has also been talking about her new charitable undertaking. "This summer I have a camp where 100 underprivileged kids go for two weeks and they work with the best choreographers, the best dance coaches, singing coaches, activity coaches, and it really is just an opportunity for me to give back," Spears told MTV's "Total Request Live" on Tuesday. "So many wonderful things have been happening to me, and it just makes me feel good about me."
Britney still promoting her new CD
MTV Online also mentioned that the Britney press caravan which actually included a call to Howard Stern's syndicated radio show on Wednesday morning will make stops at Nickelodeon's "All That" on Saturday, NBC's "Tonight Show With Jay Leno" on Tuesday, May 23, and the Fox network for her "Britney Spears In Hawaii" special on June 8.
Britney at #1 on TRL
The day after Britney's new album hit stores, 'Oops!...I Did It Again' was the #1 requested video on TRL. She got 25% of the email requests and 26% of the phone requests. It was exactly two weeks ago, when she was last #1 on TRL. Now don't stop showing your support, continue to keep requesting her on MTV's TRL.
New Britney Album Flying Off Shelves
Billboard Online reporting that after enjoying weeks of record-breaking sales with 'N Sync, Jive Records has scored again with Britney Spears' new release, "Oops!...I Did It Again." The album dominated the U.S. retail market Tuesday (May 16) in its first day in stores, far outdistancing Pearl Jam's "Binaural" and Whitney Houston's two-CD greatest-hits set. Read the full story here on Billboard Online.
Britney on Howard Stern's Radio Show this morning
This morning Britney Spears was on Howard Stern's syndicated radio show, around 8:30am (EST). The interview was about 10 minutes long, and was done over the phone. From what I heard the interview will not be airing on his E! show, since she did not come into the studio and the interview was done on the phone.
Britney on The View Today
According to The View's official web site, Britney is going to be on 'The View' on ABC today. If you live in thr New York Metro area, it will be on ABC 7 at 11am. But check your local listing for the time and channel of the show in your area.
Update: Britney and her mom came on to the show, they talked about the normal rumor and her new book "Heart to Heart", which everyone in the audience got a copy of it. She first performed "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know" and then "Oops!...I Did It Again".
Tuesday, May 16, 2000
Britney on TRL Today
Britney will appear on TRL today. Britney is going to join Dave in the studio to celebrate the album's release with a live. So be to check out TRL at 3:30pm (EST) on MTV. Also please request Britney on TRL!, so we can help make her #1.
Update: Britney came in at #2 on TRL today, this is the second day in a row at number 2 for Britney.
All About Britney on MTV Online
MTV Online has put up an All About Britney Page
which has performances from Britney's show, plus some dance lessons to help you shake it like Britny. Check out More Britney here.
Britney in this month's CosmoGirl
Britney is featured in this month's CosmoGirl! Go to Cosmogirl.com to see the exclusive pictures from the cover shoot, a 360 degree Britney photo and some cool audio too.
Britney.com Re-done
Jive Records's official Britney Spears' website, http://www.britney.com has been re-done. They got a brand new layout up, to celebrate the release of her new album, "Oop!...I Did It Again" on today.
Also on the site to celebrate the release of the new album, they have put up audio and video exclusives. Be sure to check out the site at Britney.com.
Britney Poem
Britney1027 wrote a little poem in honor of today. It goes to the tune of "Oops!...I Did It Again."
Look she did it again
She played with our hearts
And earned lots of fame
Oh baby, baby
Now this country's in love
With an angel from above
And yo, she don't front!
Britney's CD is OUT!
Britney's new cd is finally here. Go to pick up your copy of "Oops!...I Did It Again" in any store or from eFanStore.com, right now. And let us know what you think the new cd in the new Britney Spears Forum.
Monday, May 15, 2000
Can Britney Do It 'One More Time'?
Associated Press talksabout Britney being set to release her follow-up album, "Oops ... I Did It Again," on Tuesday. Can she repeat her success against increased competition for a fickle teen audience? Some say it won't be a problem. ``The other acts out there, while they are good, she really has her own persona. She just sticks out,'' said Paul Karlson, who oversees top 40 radio promotions at HITS magazine, a radio industry trade weekly. Karlson says response to the title track of Spears' "Oops ..." is already strong.
Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know will be the next single
On Britney Live on MTV, Britney announced that "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know" will be the second single off of Britney's sophomore album "Oops!...I Did It Again". Britney said that the song, written by Mutt Lange and Shaniah Twain, is her favorite off of the new CD, which is available tomorrow in the US, don't forget to pick up a copy.
Britney AOL Chat Transcript
Thanks to A51JM we have gotten the full transcript from Britney's AOL Chat today, May 15, 2000. Go read the whole chat transcript here.
Britney on SNL Scores 2nd Highest Rating
Britney on SNL was the second highest rating for SNL. The highest rating title is still held by The Rock from WWF.
Britney's Album Sales on the Internet
We been tracking how Britney's second album "Oops!...I Did It Again" is doing in pre-order sales across several major internet music retailers on a weekly basis. This will be the last report as her album is coming out tomorrow. Her is how her cd is doing:
#1 on Amazon.com
#12 on barnesandnoble.com (bestsellers)
#1 on CDNOW
#1 on SamGoody.com
Sunday, May 14, 2000
Britney Promotion Page
Amplified.com with Jive Records has gotten up a Britney Promotion Page.The page includes an exclusive full-length stream of Oops!... I Did It Again (The Jack D. Eliot Remix) as well as snippet streams of three tracks from Britney's new album, Oops!... I Did It Again and 4 episodes of BRITV.
New Letter from Lynne
Britney's Mom, Lynne Spears has put up a new letter dated 5/12/00 on The Official Britney Spears Website.Lynne starts off the letter saying "This letter will be short. Jamie Lynn has a softball game tonight. They started this week with regular games twice a week. Jamie Lynn's position is second base. The team has been playing together since they started three years ago - they are really good. Jamie Lynn loves playing."
BRITV - Episode 3 and 4 Released
The third and fourth episodes of BRITV have been released which features behind-the-scenes footage of Britney in the studio, on the set of her new video and more!
BRITV - Episode 3: Check out Britney in the studio recording her new album and discussing her artistic growth since Baby One More Time. Go watch Episode 3 of BRITV here.
BRITV - Episode 4: It's time to go behind the scenes with Britney for the Oops!... I Did It Again video shoot. Go watch Episode 4 of BRITV here.
Britney on MTV All Day
Also be sure to stay tuned into MTV all day long today. Because MTV all day will be running shows on Britney. Britney shows will include All Access: Britney Spears, Making The Video, BIOrhythm, Britney's 1st Listen, Britney Live, Fanatic, MTV News 1515 and Britney's Favorite Spring Break Videos. So if you somehow missed any of these old shows, be sure to watch them. Check out MTV.com to see today's schedule of show.
Britney Live on MTV Today
Britney Live Special premieres today at 12 p.m. (ET)/11 a.m. (CT) Catch two whole hours of Britney as she hangs with Carson, Chats with fans, and performs three songs LIVE from our Times Squares studios. We'll learn who is the biggest Britney Spears fanatic as die-hard fans ask her questions about her careeer and compete in head-to-head battles of Britney trivia.
Britney-Spears.com Re-done
Britney Spears' official website, http://www.britneyspears.com has been re-done. They got a brand new layout up, probably getting ready for the release of her new album, "Oop!...I Did It Again" on Tuesday. Be sure to check out the site for some interesting official things, on BritneySpears.com.
Saturday, May 13, 2000
Britney Explains Lip-Synch Rumors
Associated Press discusses the rumors of Britney's Lip-Synching. Read Britney Spears' lips about the rumors she lip-synchs: "There's a delay in the screen above me, so if you listen to the music and watch the screen, they don't synch up," Spears says about her live performances. "I think that confuses people. But I'm singing every song." Once in a while, though, the 18-year-old pop songstress, whose debut album '' ... Baby One More Time'' sold 9 million albums, gets a little help. "There are times during the show, when I'm dancing so much, where I get out of breath, and we have a signal where I'm dying and they'll help me out," she says in the latest Rolling Stone magazine. "Believe me, I'd give anything to do a show where I just sit there and sing." Thanks A51JM.
Live Britney Chat! on Sweet16.com
Britney is ready to release another awesome album, Oops I Did it Again. To kick off the release, Communities.com and Sweet16.com are bringing you a LIVE, exclusive webcast with Britney on Tuesday, May 16 at 5:30 PM PDT (8:30 PM EDT)! Hang out and chat with your best friends in The Palace Arena while watching Britney Live. To go to the prechat and the chat room go here. Thanks A51JM.
Britney on SNL Today
Just as a reminder Britney Spears is on Saturday Night Live (SNL) tonight. She will be hosting the show and also going to be the musical guest. Be sure to watch NBC at 11:30pm (EST).
Friday, May 12, 2000
Britney Spears Won't Outsell *NSync Record
sonicnet reporting, while Britney Spears' sophomore album is not expected to break the recent history-making chart debut of her labelmates *NSync, she may set her own record, industry insiders said. Retailers said the teen pop singer's LP Oops! ... I Did It Again, due Tuesday, has a good chance of exceeding the million-sales mark in its opening week. That would give Spears the biggest chart debut by a female artist. "It won't be as big as the *NSync boys, but I don't think a million is out of line for her," Joe Kvidera, general manager at Tower Records in Chicago, said. "I think she'll break a million, definitely," said Justin Fearrington, assistant store manager at Wherehouse Records in Los Angeles. "It's gonna be the album to have." Fearrington said he expects that Oops! will draw the same fans who bought Spears' 1999 debut, ...Baby One More Time considering only a little more than a year has passed. Baby, which is certified 11 times platinum, was one of last year's most successful albums.
Britney Spears TV On LAUNCH
LAUNCH registered users can celebrate the release of Britney Spears's new album Oops!...I Did It Again with a behind-the-scenes preview via four online episodes of BRITV available on LAUNCH.com. The episodes include interview footage with Spears and candid moments at photo/video shoots and in the studio. Fans of the singer can also listen to a special unreleased Jack D. Eliot remix of "Oops!. . . I Did It Again," as well as snippets of three other tracks from Spears's new album. A new two-and-a-half minute episode of BRITV will premiere every few days, so check back often for updates and discover new music courtesy of LAUNCH.com and Target. Spears's new album arrives in stores on Tuesday (May 16) and features 12 new songs, including the hit title track. The full track list for Oops!. . . I Did It Again includes: "Oops!... I Did It Again," "Stronger," "Don't Go Knockin' On My Door," "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," "Don't Let Me Be The Last To Know," "What U See (Is What U Get)," "Lucky," "One Kiss From You," "Where Are You Now," "Can't Make You Love Me," "When Your Eyes Say It," and "Dear Diary."
Thursday, May 11, 2000
Britney I-ZONE Advertisement in YM
In the latest issue of YM magazine there is a full page advertisement with Britney Spears posing with the I-Zone
Polaroid camera. It is very new and on the page across from it is another small picture with her and the I-Zone. This YM issue is on sale now at newsstands and *NSYNC is on the cover.
Britney does not win at the Blockbuster Awards
Britney Spears walks away empty handed at the Blockbuster Awards. Pop star Christina Aguilera and Cher took away Britney's chance.Kid Rock, Enrique Iglesias, and 98 Degrees all took to the stage to perform for the event, and FOX-TV plans to broadcast an edited version of the show on June 20 at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT).
Sister2Sister Joins Britney Spears Tour
CDNOW reporting that thehe A-list of artists with the privilege of riding the coattails of one of this summer's hottest tours just keeps growing and growing. Teen siblings Sister2Sister, who have already stormed Australia and the U.K., join A*Teens, Innosense, BBMak, and Mikaila (allstar, May 8) as artists who will accompany Britney Spears on a portion of her summer tour in support of Oops! ... I Did It Again. Sister2Sister will join the tour from Aug. 21 in Pittsburgh through Sept. 3 in Columbus, Ohio. Sister2Sister's Columbia Records debut will surface on Aug. 8. In addition to the Britney Spears tour, the duo will also likely join LFO, A*Teens, B*Witched, Blaque, Besson, No Authority, and Hoku on this summer's Nicklelodeon All That Music & More Festival, set to kick off June 29 in Devore, Calif.
Britney Dropped to #2 in the UK
dotmusic reporting Britney's current reign at number one looks set to be short lived in the UK. Dance act Madison Avenue are tipped to knock her off the top spot this Sunday with their single 'Don't Call Me Baby'. With Britney forced into number two position, other big new entries look set to include Tom Jones, Iron Maiden and Paul Van Dyk.
Britney in Cancer Warning
dotmusic reporting Britney has come under-fire from a US cancer group, after installing a tanning bed in her tour bus. Skin cancer was recently named as the leading cancer killer in the United States, but despite the risks, Britney takes regular doses while travelling around America on tour. A spokesman for America's National Cancer Institute said: 'Britney has to be careful. 'It's not a good idea to encourage young people to go on tanning beds. It can cause skin cancer because of the ultra violet light.'
Britney on the Billboard Charts
For the week of May 20th, Britney dropped 6 spots on The Billboard 200 Album Chart from #55 to #61 while being on the chart for 69 weeks.
Her single "Oops!...I Did It Again" went up 4 spots from #19 to #15 on the The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart while being on the chart for 5 weeks.
Wednesday, May 10, 2000
Britney Spears on "Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know"
VH1 writes 'Britney Spears on "Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know," written for her by Shania Twain and hubby "Mutt" Lange: "When you hear the song, it's so pure and delicate. It's just one of those songs that pull you in. That's why I like it, and I like singing it as well. I think they wrote it especially for me because the lyrics of the song, if you really listen … they're more of what I can relate to, 'cause they're kind of young lyrics, I think. I don't think Shania would probably sing some of the words that I'm saying."'
Britney Spears agrees to Antitrust Settlement
sonicnet.com reporting the antitrust settlement which may lower cd prices. "Universal Music Group (DMX, Shania Twain), Time Warner (Kid Rock, Madonna), Sony (Rage Against the Machine, Pearl Jam), BMG (Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys) and EMI (Smashing Pumpkins, Rolling Stones) all have agreed to the settlement, the FTC said"
Tuesday, May 09, 2000
Britney in Dirty Dancing?
SCMP is reporting that Britney Spears has been urged to launch her film career by starring in the sequel to 1980s classic Dirty Dancing . The American pop princess has long been keen to take a step into movies. Now the female lead of the original box-office smash has begged singing star Spears to go for the part. Jennifer Grey, who starred with Patrick Swayze in the original, said: "If Britney wants to do it, good on her. It's an important film for me and if they want to do a remake, they should make a remake." Grey also revealed she would consider making a cameo appearance in the follow-up. But she'd have to see the script first, the actress added. Since rising to fame, 18-year-old Spears has been linked with latter-day big screen versions of children's classic Alice In Wonderland and Grease. Thanks A51JM.
Britney not attending the World Music Awards
Yahoo news reporting Britney will not be attending the World Music Awards. She will be there via video to accept her award forn best pop female artist. Other acts scheduled to appear include Mary Wilson, Backstreet Boys (who will receive awards for best pop group, best R&B group, and best American group), Mariah Carey (best R&B artist & pop female artist of the millennium), and Ricky Martin (best Latin artist, best pop male artist). Thanks A51JM.
Britney on Late Night with Conan O'Brien Tonight
Britney Spears is going to be a guest on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on tonight, Tuesday May 9th at 12:30 AM EST, according to Conan's Official web site. She is going to be on with other guest, Kyle MacLachlan and musical guest Guided By Voices.
Britney on virtuetv.com
Britney Spears To coincide with the release of her hotly awaited second album "Oops!.. I did it again", virtuetv.com presents an exclusive webcast with the hottest girl in pop; the mighty Britney. They caught up with her in Paris and Tokyo as she promoted her new single, following her on stage as she ripped through her power pop classics: the chart-topping ballad, "I was born to make you happy", “You drive me (Crazy)" and the awesome new single "Oops!...I did it again". Broadcast from 12th May 2000 on http://www.virtuetv.com
BRITV - Episode 2 Released
Britney.com has put up the second episode of BRITV which features behind-the-scenes footage of Britney in the studio, on the set of her new video and more!
BRITV - Episode 2: We're back with Britney as she talks about travelling and getting started on her new album. Go watch Episode 2 of BRITV on Britney.com.
Britney's First Listen Today
Britney's First Listen, a new series premieres today, Tuesday, May 9th at 4:30p.m.(ET). After TRL, join Britney and host Chris Booker as they give you a sneak preview of the new album. Fans get to ask Britney their questions, and see her perform "Ooops! ...I Did It again" LIVE in the studio. Be sure to catch Britney on MTV today at 4:30p.m(ET).
Britney Spears First Listen on MTV will air 12 times:
5/9 4:30 & 8:30PM
5/10 7:00 PM
5/11 8:30 AM & 3:00 PM & 8:00 PM
5/12 5:00PM & 9:00 PM
5/13: 2:30 PM & 8:00PM
5/14: 11:30 AM & 6:30 PM
Britney Spears' Heart to Heart in Stores
Britney's autobiography "Heart to Heart" came out today. Featuring never-before-seen photos and dozens of behind-the-scenes stories about life at home, in the studio, and on the road, Britney Spears' Heart to Heart is not only a must-have for Britney fans, it's also an honest look at what it's like for girls to grow up in today's world. Here's straight talk from the heart, from a mother and daughter who know that love, faith, and family always come first. Go to your local book store to pick up your copy!
Monday, May 08, 2000
Mikaila to open for Britney Spears Tour
CDNOW reporting that Island/Def Jam artist Mikaila has joined the short list of artists (A*Teens, Innosense, BBMak) who will have the honor of revving up thousands of frantic teenagers during the upcoming Britney Spears tour. Mikaila will join the tour on July 16 in Maryland Heights, Mo. And continue with the current teen pop queen through Aug. 14 in Salt Lake City. Meanwhile, the title track from Spears' forthcoming sophomore release, Oops! ... I Did It Again, debuted at No. 1 in the U.K., the third time Spears reached that plateau across the water. The album hits stores May 16 Stateside on Jive Records. Thanks A51JM.
Britney eCommercial Campaign Launched
MindArrow Systems, a provider of interactive sales and marketing automation solutions, today announced Jive Records launched an interactive, multimedia eCommercial campaign to promote pop music sensation, Britney Spears and her new album, Oops!...I Did It Again. The eCommercial will be distributed to more than one million Britney Spears fans worldwide, representing MindArrow’s largest campaign to date. Spears is the second artist on the Jive Records label to utilize an interactive eCommercial to promote the upcoming release of a new album. The success of the *NSYNC campaign prompted Jive to once again tap MindArrow to create an international e-mail campaign promoting Spears’ new album, scheduled to hit stores on May 16. The highlight of the interactive message is an exclusive, personal video greeting from Spears which was recorded during her recent European promo tour. The video segment also features footage from the music video for Spears’ new single, also titled "Oops!...I Did It Again." You can download the eCommercial from here.
Britney is number one in the UK charts
dotmusic reporting that Britney Spears went straight in at number one in the UK charts with her new single 'Oops I did It Again' today. 'Bound 4 Da Reload (Casualty)' by Oxide & Neutrino fell from the top spot to number two, and Watergate's 'Heart Of Asia' was the second highest new entry at number three.
Britney in June 2000 GQ
Britney is in the cover of the June 2000 issue of GQ. In the article she quoted in saying ‘I want to be a legend, like Madonna. That’s what I strive for, that is what I pray for every day.’ Britney Spears is certainly heading in the right direction, but GQ questions her staying power once the novelty of a school girl in uniform has worn off. Whatever, there aren’t many girls who can carry off a silver catsuit the way she does in this month’s GQ. Check out the picture of the cover here of the June 2000 GQ.
Britney's Album Sales on the Internet
We been tracking how Britney's second album "Oops!...I Did It Again" is doing in pre-order sales across several major internet music retailers on a weekly basis. Current report:
#2 on Amazon.com
#13 on barnesandnoble.com (bestsellers)
#1 on CDNOW
#1 on SamGoody.com
Sunday, May 07, 2000
Britney says she'll visit Australia next year
AAP is reporting that Britney Spears is likely to make her first tour of Australia next year. News of Spears' plan to tour down-under came as the 18-year-old appeared at a promotional event in Japan to launch her new album, Oops! ... I Did It Again. "I plan to begin a world tour in June of this year," Spears told AAP from Tokyo. "It will run through the US for four months and then I go to Europe for five weeks, so it probably will be some time next year before I get to Australia. "I hope I can take some vacation days in Australia because I have heard it is so beautiful." Grant Gillies, promotions manager for Zomba Records, which represents Spears in Australia through its Jive Records label, told AAP "things are looking pretty positive". "At this stage we're hoping she'll come out some time early next year," he said. Last night's launch of the new album at Kokusi Forum Hall in Tokyo was attended by 800 members of the media from throughout Asia and 2,000 fans who won tickets after entering local competitions. The launch involved Spears posing in a kimono for more than 200 photographers and an on-stage interview before she performed songs from her new album. A similar event will take place in Paris on Friday. Spears has sold more than 20 million copies of her debut album, Baby One More Time, and is the youngest female to achieve ten-times platinum status and to notch a number one album and single in the US with debut recordings. Thanks A51JM.
Watch Britney's Paris Concert
NRJ is allowing everyone to watch Britney's concert in Paris, when she performed on Friday, May 5th. You'll need realplayer to watch the video and audio content. Go watch the Paris concert here. Thanks A51JM.
Britney Touring Europe
Since we have alot of european fans visiting this site, we wanted to put up some of the dates she'll be touring Europe. Thanks to Provider.
October:
7th - 8th: Birmingham NEC
10th - 12th: Wembley Arena
13th - 14th: Manchester Evening New Arena
November:
4th: Arnhem, Holland
7th: Gothenburg, Sweden
8th: Oslo, Norway
9th: Stockholm, Sweden
10th: Copenhagen, Denmark
Britney Spears' Heart to Heart Excerpt
The Official Britney Spears Website has put up an excerpt and some pictures from her autobiography "Heart to Heart" which is coming out on May 9th. Featuring never-before-seen photos and dozens of behind-the-scenes stories about life at home, in the studio, and on the road, Britney Spears' Heart to Heart is not only a must-have for Britney fans, it's also an honest look at what it's like for girls to grow up in today's world. Here's straight talk from the heart, from a mother and daughter who know that love, faith, and family always come first.
Go check out The Official Britney Spears Website to find out more about the book.
Saturday, May 06, 2000
Britney Appearances in May
As you all know Britney has alot of appearances coming up, to help promote the release of her new cd. Thanks to A51JM We got an updated list of appearance dates of Britney. Please be aware the timing and stations are for the chicago area, you must check our local listing for the exact time and station the TV Shows wll be airing.
•5/09 - Britney on MTV's First Listen - right after TRL
•5/09 - Britney book "Heart to Heart" written by Britney & her Mom
•5/09 - Britney on Conan O'Brien show - 11:30pm CNT on NBC
•5/12 - Britney on the Rosie O'Donnel Show - 3:00pm CNT on NBC
•5/12 - Britney on MTV News 1515
•5/13 - Britney hosting and musical guest on SNL - 10:30pm CNT on NBC
•5/14 - Britney on MTV Britney TV @ 12 ET
•5/15 - Britney chats on AOL on AOL Live - 7:00pm ET
•5/16 - Britney's second CD comes out
•5/16 - Britney on TRL - 2:30pm CNT on MTV
•5/19 - Britney at the Blockbuster Awards
•5/20 - Britney on All That - Nickelodeon
•5/23 - Britney on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno - 10:30pm CNT on NBC
•5/25 - Britney on Essence Awards - unconfirmed
•5/26 - Britney will be on ABC's Hottest Stars Under 25 - ABC
•5/26 - TRL Superstars with Carson Daily and co-host Britney
•5/29 - World Music Awards - unconfirmed
Britney on MTV in Next 2 Weeks
Britney's First Listen
New Series premieres Tuesday, May 9th at 4:30p.m. (ET)/3:30p.m. (CT)
After TRL, join Britney and host Chris Booker as they give you a sneak preview of the new album. Fans get to ask Britney their questions, and see her perform "Ooops! ...I Did It again" LIVE in the studio.
Britney Live
Special premieres Sunday, May 14th at 12 p.m. (ET)/11 a.m. (CT)
Catch two whole hours of Britney as she hangs with Carson, Chats with fans, and performs three songs LIVE from our Times Squares studios. We'll learn who is the biggest Britney Spears fanatic as die-hard fans ask her questions about her careeer and compete in head-to-head battles of Britney trivia.
have a question you'd like Carson to ask Britney during the show?
Total Request Live
Prmieres Tuesday, May 16th at 3:30p.m. (ET)/ 2:30 p.m. (CT).
Britney joins Carson in the studio to celebrate the album's release with a live performance.
Also: Don't miss Britney on MTV News 1515 on Friday, May 12 at 7:30 p.. (ET)/ 6:30 p.m. (CT).
Friday, May 05, 2000
Britney #14 on Teen People's Top 25 Under 25
Britney was honored again this year in Teen People's "25 Hottest Stars Under 25" poll. This appears to be their version to People's "50 Most Beautiful People." Here's what they had to say about Britney: You'd think a big-time pop star like Britney Spears couldn't possibly be daunted by a stadium full of screaming fans. Not so. "You get all jittery, like 'Oh, my God, they're here for me?'" says Britney, recalling a 1999 performance in Canada before 20,000 shriekers. "It's so amazing - just a year [before] I was performing in malls." These days, you'll still find Britney at a mall - in the form of her look-alike dolls, her signature CD bubblegum and her new memoir. Armed with the hot dance moves of a Janet Jackson and the shock value of a Madonna, Britney is sure to see her new album, Oops!...I Did It Again, make good on its name - and then some. Also inside this issue is a special excerpt and photos from Britney Spears' Heart to Heart, Britney's memoir that is cowritten with her mother, Lynne. This issue of Teen People is on newsstands now.
More Info On Camp Britney
Britney has teamed up with the Giving Back Fund to create a unique summer camp for children. For two weeks this summer, 100 kids (nominated by their schools or social workers) will join a team of experts for dance and music workshops in the Berkshire Hills in Massachusetts. "I'm so happy to give kids the opportunity to learn about the amazing world of dance and music that I've been lucky enough to make a big part of my life," Britney has said. "It's exciting to think that I might help inspire a talented kid to pursue her dreams."
Teen People Contest for Ten Autographed Copies of Her Book
When pop star Britney Spears opens her mouth, everyone listens. But this time, instead of belting out tunes, the former Mouseketeer is telling the world about her life in her first book, Britney Spears' Heart to Heart. Cowritten by her mother, Lynne, Britney's inspiring story reveals the teen sensation's humble beginnings in Kentwood, La., the difficulties she and her mother faced and her rise to stardom. Inside are tons of exclusive pictures of Britney and stories about how she deals with issues every teen faces. So, if you've ever wanted to know more about your favorite singer, find out from the superstar herself. Ten lucky winners will take home an autographed copy of her book. To enter, send your name, address, telephone number, and age to: In the Words of Britney, c/o Jessica Rodriguez, Teen People, P.O. Box 1368, Radio City Station, New York, NY 10101-1368. Contest starts May 5, 2000 and ends July 7, 2000.
Britney Spears to tour England in October
Reuters reporting that Britney Spears will tour England in October, her record company Jive Records said Friday. ``She will be in Birmingham on Oct. 7 and 8, in London from the 10th to the 12th and Manchester on the 13th and 14th,'' a spokeswoman said. Tickets go on sale on May 12, the spokeswoman added. Spears' first album, ``...Baby, One More Time,'' took the pop world by storm and her new single, ``Oops I Did It Again,'' is expected to claim the No. 1 spot in Britain Sunday.
The Philippine Star Article on Britney in Japan
The Philippine Star has put up a article of Britney in Japan. 'The Britney Spears presscon, showcase and one-on-ones were scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday'.....'Oh, yes, besides the presscon and the concert and the one-on-ones, Britney Spears was also given platinum awards and plaques by Universal Records companies from all over Asia, with Bella and the Universal Records Philippines representatives presenting the 18-year-old pop superstar a quadruple-platinum award (more than 200,000 copies of the Baby One More Time album sold in the Philippines).' Thanks A51JM.
Britney on The Rosie O'Donnell Show Next Friday
Britney is going to be on The Rosie O'Donnell Show on Friday, May 12. It's Rosie's backstage pass to pop superstar Britney Spears' hot concert tour! Spend the entire hour catching up with the chart-topping sensation, and don't miss a rockin' performance of her latest hits.
Britney Co-Hosting TRL Superstars
MTV's So-Cal Summer Kickoff hits the air on Saturday, May 27th with TRL Superstars, a four-hour countdown of the top 40 TRL videos of all time. Vote for your favorite video now in the TRL Superstars poll, then tell us why you picked the video you did. Don't forget to catch all of the action as Carson counts 'em down with co-host Britney Spears, with special live performances from Blink-182 and more.
Thursday, May 04, 2000
Britney in Paris Tomorrow
Britney is going to be in Paris tomorrow, May 5th. Over 150 photographers from agencies and international communications networks have registered for the Paris photo-shoot which will take place in front of the Eiffel Tower and digital technology will enable these photographs to be transferred within minutes to newspapers around the world. Footage from Spear's press conference, on-stage interviews and live performances will be used on TV and Internet worldwide.
Britney at World Music Awards
VH1 The Wire reports that Britney Spears will all be at the 2000 World Music Awards taping on Wednesday, May 10 and aired on TV on May 29. 'If you break the bank at Monte Carlo, then you might want to stop by the 2000 World Music Awards taping on Wednesday, May 10. Although the award itself is usually used as a doorstop, pop stars just seem to love playing for Monaco's assembled Euro-trash. This year the lineup includes the Backstreet Boys, Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Goo Goo Dolls, Savage Garden, Jamiroquai, and Satan's own Lou Bega. Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey are due to receive special awards, but we'll see if they accept the invite. The show will be broadcast on May 29.' Thanks A51JM.
On-Stage Interview from Japan
The Tokyo event, at Kokusai Forum Hall, took place on May 2 in the presence of 800 media from all over Asia and 2,000 lucky fans who won the right to attend the show after entering local competitions. The day's launch activities began with a rigorous photo-call of over 200 photographers shooting Britney dressed in a traditional Japanese Kimono. The photo-call was followed by a press conference announcing the launch of her new album. Press from Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia asked Britney questions pertaining to her overwhelming success in the Asia-Pacific region. The show consisted of an intimate on-stage interview with Britney, the screening of exclusive behind-the-scenes video footage, and a live performance that included songs from Oops! ... I Did It Again.
Fly Away with Britney Spears Contest on audiohighway.com
audiohighway.com announced a promotional contest with Jive Records in which the grand-prize winner will receive round-trip airfare, accommodations and four tickets to see pop music sensation Britney Spears in concert at her July 31st performance in Los Angeles. Beginning today and running until the end of June, visitors to www.audiohighway.com will not only have the opportunity to register for the "Fly Away with Britney Spears Contest" but also will be able to stream the title track from Britney's upcoming CD "Oops! . . . I Did It Again". Additionally, an audio/video interview with Britney Spears featuring exclusive footage will be available to be streamed. The grand-prize winner of the contest will receive roundtrip airfare for four to Los Angeles, two nights accommodations with two hotel rooms and four concert tickets to Britney Spears' July 31, 2000 performance in Los Angeles. The second prize winner will receive a DVD player, and 10 runner-up winners will each receive a Britney Spears CD. Go to audiohighway.com to find out more about the contest.
Britney dropped to #2 on TRL
Britney dropped to #2 today, after being #1 for three straight days. She got 23% of email request and 21% of phone requests and lost to Eminem. Britney needs the support of all her fans go please go request Britney on TRL!
'N Sync Opening for Britney in Europe
'N Sync is going to be opening for Britney Spears in Europe. JC Chasez from 'N Sync said: "She's big cheese in Europe, so we asked her if we could hop on her tour".
Britney on the Billboard Charts
For the week of May 13th, Britney dropped 23 spots on The Billboard 200 Album Chart from #32 to #55 while being on the chart for 68 weeks. She sold just more than 26,000 copies less than half of the previous week's total.
Her single "Oops!...I Did It Again" went up 7 spots from #26 to #19 on the The Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart while being on the chart for 4 weeks.
Her music video, "Time Out With Britney Spears" is the still the #1 selling Music Video according to Billboard.
Innosense Opening on Britney Spears Tour
RCA female vocal group Innosense has landed the plum gig of all pop music: opening act on the first leg of Britney Spears' upcoming summer tour. The dates follow the release of the group's debut RCA album, set to arrive in stores August 8th, and premiere single "Say No More," which hits radio May 15th. This leg of the tour kicks off June 20th in Baltimore, and winds up July 9th in Detroit (see the complete itinerary here). Comprised of Nikki DeLoach, Danay Ferrer, Mandy Ashford, Veronica Finn and Jenny Morris, Innosense worked with some of the best in the business to create their debut album, including Diane Warren (who penned two songs and served as executive producer on those songs), Guy Roche and Full Force. The group's eclectic sound ranges from thumping pop, funky hip-hop and propulsive dance, to sassy Go-Go's/new wave-styled rock, R&B and soaring ballads.
Wednesday, May 03, 2000
Britney Does It Again
dotmusic reporting that Britney Spears will claim the Number One position on Sunday in the UK, with her new single 'Oops I Did It Again'. According to midweek reports, Britney will take over from Oxide & Neutrino's 'Bound For Da Reload (Casualty)' at the top of the charts. Britney is believed to have shifted around 50,000 copies of the single already, with Oxide & Neutrino thought to have sold little more than a third of that figure. Please remember this is for the UK Charts. Thanks A51JM.
Britney Offending Hawaiians?
dotmusic reporting that Britney Spears has offended locals with a poor attempt at native dance the hula on a recent Hawaiian holiday with 'N Snyc boyfriend Justin Timberlake. The pop sensation flew to the tropical isle from London last week to perform a concert for over 10,000 fans on Hawaii's
Waikiki Beach. The 'Sometimes' singer was joined by Timberlake and five of her oldest pals from Louisiana for a five day snorkelling holiday in the Oahu region of the sun-soaked island. But locals were not amused when Spears attempted the native dance on a beach - and onlookers are suggesting the teenage singer "takes lessons before attempting the hula in public again." Local Dennis Oda says, "Britney was dancing around on her holiday she looked really happy and so did Justin. But, one thing is for sure, Britney can not dance Hawaiian style. She had a go but it was a bad attempt. People were saying perhaps she should take lessons and I think she should because it wasn't cool at all." Thanks A51JM.
Official Britney Spears Online Street Team Onelist Community
Official Britney Spears Online Street Team would like everyonee to join the Onelist community, titled BritneySpearsOopsAgain@egroups.com. You can join the Onelist community here. Their goal is to create the largest online street team possible to help spread the word and unite all of the fans online.
New Letter from Lynne
Britney's Mom, Lynne Spears has put up a new letter dated 5/01/00 on The Official Britney Spears Website. Lynne starts off the letter saying "I do believe I have truly found Paradise. Hawaii was incredible! The air was crisp and cool at night, yet it was warm and sunny during the day. The greenery is lush and full, flowers were in full bloom everywhere."
Britney's Bustier Up for Grabs
Reuters is reporting that the ultimate fashion item for every patriotic Britney Spears fan: a stars-and-stripes bustier worn by the perky teen idol. Spears, is wearing the skimpy custom-made leather garment on the cover of the next issue of Rolling Stone, and the magazine is giving it away to one lucky reader. Details of the Oops! ... I Won Britney's Bustier Sweepstakes are available at RollingStone.com.
Clips of Japanese Bonus Tracks on Oops!
BritneySpears.org has put up 30 second clips in RealAudio format of the intro to each of two more songs, "You Got It All" and "Heart". Both the songs are bonus track on the Japanese version of the album. You can download both songs here.
Clips of Oops!...I Did It Again Album in RealAudio
In an effort to support Britney, BritneySpears.org will not be providing mp3 downloads of her new album. But we want to give you her fans the chance to listen to her songs. So we have made 30 second clips in RealAudio format of the intro to each of her songs. If you would like to listen to the 30 second clips, you can go to our multimedia section in real audio format.
Oops!...I Did It Again Album in MP3s
As most likely everyone knows, that yesterday, Britney's new album "Oops!...I Did It Again Album" has been released fully in mp3 format. This was released two weeks before her cd even hits stores. BritneySpears.org will not be providing these download as in an effort to support Britney. So don't ask or tell us about the MP3s, if you want to get them you know where to find them across the internet on other web sites and Napster. If you would like to listen to 30 second clips of the intro to each of her songs, you can in our multimedia section in real audio format.
Tuesday, May 02, 2000
RollingStone Magazine Pictures
Thanks to Jenni, BritneySpears.org has gotten 8 pictures from the new RollingStone Magazine, which hits news-stands on Friday. Go take a look at the pictures here that will be RollingStone Magazine.
BRITV - Episode 1
Britney.com has put up the premiere episode of BRITV features behind-the-scenes footage of Britney in the studio, on the set of her new video and more!. A new episode will premier every few days between May 1st and May 22nd.
BRITV - Episode 1 : Join Britney as she recaps her favorite moments from 1999 including the MTV Europe Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, and her 18th birthday! Go watch Episode 1 of BRITV on Britney.com.
Britney Visits Tokyo
Britney.com reported that The Tokyo event, at Kokusai Forum Hall, took place on the evening of May 2 in the presence of 800 media from all over Asia and 2,000 lucky fans who won the right to attend the show after entering local competitions. Britney commented, "This has been so much fun! Everyone in Asia has been so supportive of this launch. This is the first time I've performed a show outside of the US and it's great to see that all of my fans in Asia know the words to my songs. The people here are wonderful and have really taken care of me... it's so good to be back and see that they all remember me!" Check out the pictures here.
Clips of Three More New Britney Songs
Britney.com, her official web site has put up clips of three new songs including clips of "Lucky", "What U See (Is What U Get)" and "Stronger." Go listen to the new clips on Britney.com.
Britney Spears Listening Party
MTV Asia Online has put up a Britney Spears Listening Party page. You get to hear it first...on MTV Asia Online. Exclusively on their Web site, they have secured five songs from Britney Spears' new upcoming album "Oops...I Did It Again" for your listening pleasure. All you need is RealPlayer, and you'll get Britney to sing her heart out for you. Listen to the songs here. Thanks Bill.
Question from RollingStone Interview
Thanks to A51JM we got one question from the RollingStone Interview, in which Britney talks about her relatioship with Justin Timberlake.
Interviewer: "I thought you did date someone in the business."
Spears laughs and begins to change the subject. You can't take it anymore.
"Let's face it," you blurt out. "You go out with Justin from NSync. Everyone
knows it. What's the point in not admitting it?"
Spears laughs. "OK," she says. "Why am I smiling?...OK....I adore him. He is
the cutest thing in the world, and we talk, but it's nothing serious."
You ask if they are boyfriend and girlfriend,
"I wouldn't say we're boyfriend and girlfriend.," she says. "We hook up every
once in awhile, and we'll talk. We're closer than me and Lance and Joey and
the other guys in the group. Me and Justin are closer, just because we've
known each other forever. We talk all the time, but we're not boyfriend and
girlfriend. We just hang out."
But when you hang out, do you do things like, say, kiss?
"Sometimes," says Spears. She screams. "Oh my God. My manager's going to kill
me."
She screams again.
"Oh God," she yells. "I'm blushing." It is a cathartic moment.
Britney in the May issue of fashionTeen.com
Be sure to check out the Britney Spears cover story in the May issue of fashionTeen.com. The May issue is scheduled for release today, May 2nd. Be sure to check it out at fashionTeen.com!
Monday, May 01, 2000
Innosense, BBMak Join Britney Spears Tour
CDNow reporting that RCA act Innosense and Hollywood recording artists BBMak join the A*Teens as artists who have landed opening spots on Britney Spears' upcoming summer tour, set to kick off June 15 in Charlotte, N.C. BBMak, touring in support of their Hollywood Records debut, Sooner or Later, will handle opening duties from June 15 through July 9; Innosense will hop on aboard from June 20 to July 9, shortly before the Aug. 8 release of the group's RCA Records debut. The A*Teens will work from July 19 to Aug. 14, although a recent leg injury to group member Dhani Lennevald could put that spot in jeopardy. Thanks A51JM.
Britney Spears Hopes To One Day Perform With Madonna
Pop princess Britney Spears recently finished a whirlwind visit to the U.K. to promote her new track, "Oops! . . . I Did It Again," from the upcoming album of the same (due May 16). Spears has said many different musicians inspired her while recording the album, but she tells us there's one artist in particular with whom she'd really like to work. "When I was younger, I really looked up to Madonna," she says. "I liked her a lot. She was such an amazing performer. I used to look in the mirror all the time with a hairbrush and sing like a total goof. I would love to perform with Madonna. I just think she's amazing. I totally idolize her, so to be able to do a duet with her -- to even perform with her -- would be really cool." Thanks A51JM.
Britney earning $200,000 Per Show
Britney's tour in support of Oops! . . . I Did It Again kicks off on June 20 in Columbia, Maryland. The singer's concert promoter SFX has guaranteed her a minimum of $200,000 per show for a 100-show tour, reports Forbes magazine, which includes her among "the Forbes Celebrity 100"; the singer was also featured on the March cover of the magazine. At just 18 years old, the teen pop star earned a modest $15 million last year, according to Forbes. Thanks A51JM.
Britney's Album Sales on the Internet
We been tracking how Britney's second album "Oops!...I Did It Again" is doing in pre-order sales across several major internet music retailers. Current report:
#6 on Amazon.com
#3 on barnesandnoble.com (prereleases)
#33 on barnesandnoble.com (bestsellers)
#5 on CDNOW
#1 on SamGoody.com
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