Wednesday, October 31, 2001

What's Going On Video on TRL Tomorrow
Tomorrow, MTV's TRL is going premiere the new star-studded video for "What's Going On," which includes an appearance by Britney Spears!

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Jamie Lynn Spears To Follow In Her Sister's Footsteps
Britney has her nine-year-old sister in training to follow in her famous footsteps. She is taking Jamie Lynn Spears out of school to join her on the road. Britney admits a life travelling around the world can get lonely, and decided both she and her sis would benefit from spending more time together. And while Britney gets a travel companion, little Jamie Lynn - who's already showing musical talents - gets the benefit of Britney's top team of dancers to get her in training at a young age. Britney explains, "I told my mom that this year I really needed to be with my sister more. I'm happy because Jamie Lynn is going to come on the road with me when I tour. "We've got a tutor for her and the dancers are going to give her lessons three times a week. She has an amazing voice - it's insane. She's really really talented and she knows it. "She probably has a better personality to be in this business than I do. She's Miss Diva. I'll support her 100% if she decides to do this."

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Tuesday, October 30, 2001

Britney at #10 on The Lycos 50
Britney went down to the #10 position on The Lycos 50, the 50 most popular user searches for the week ending October 27, 2001. Britney has been on the The Lycos 50 for 115 weeks now.

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Monday, October 29, 2001

Britney Rehearsing In Columbus, Ohio
britneyfan618 let us know that while watching the local news in Columbus, Ohio that they mentioned that Britney was in Columbus today to rehearse for the tour! They showed her performing in just some sweat pants and a casual shirt. Here's some new info about the tour which they said or from what I heard in the background:

-Songs they showed Britney sing during the news clip: "(You Drive Me) Crazy"
(same as it always is), "Oops!...I Did It Again" (sounds exactly like the
VMA 2000 version), "Overprotected", & "I Love Rock N Roll"
-The stage is designed so no matter where you are in the venue, you have a
good seat.
-There will be a waterfall, yes with REAL water, on the stage!
-The show is described as one of the most "daring" ever to hit America!

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People Want To Share Pizza With Britney
A national survey recently conducted by Pizza Hut reveals American consumers have varying definitions of and preferences for all things ``ultimate.'' But what these 1,200 Americans have in common, according to the results of the ``The Pizza Hut Ultimate Survey,'' is the strong opinion of what ``ultimate'' means, particularly when it comes to food. The Pizza Hut Ultimate Survey was conducted in conjunction with the national launch of the Ultimate Lover's Pizzas to help Pizza Hut understand what Americans define as ``ultimate'' in a variety of areas, including food. An overwhelming 63 percent of Americans said a family member would be the ultimate person to share a pizza with. Their second choice was President George W. Bush (13 percent), followed by Oprah Winfrey (10 percent), Britney Spears (9 percent) and Michael Jackson (5 percent).

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Britney Spears Tour Start Delayed
Britney Spears has postponed the start of her Britney 2001 tour due to production delays. Britney's tour launches on November 1st in Columbus, OH. The Washington, DC MCI Center date had been rescheduled for December 21st and her New York City show at Madison Square Garden concert has been moved from December 4th to December 5th (see attached tour itinerary). Upon her return from a promotional tour of Australia, Britney was overcome by a case of the flu. After a doctor prescribed a week of rest, tour rehearsals were delayed prompting the initial tour dates to be postponed. Britney is currently rehearsing at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH with her full stage production, which includes her innovative and unique tri-platform ``end stage in the round'' design. Tickets for the original scheduled December 4th date at MSG will be honored for the December 5th show. Tickets purchased for the original scheduled October 31st date at MCI Center will be honored for the December 21st show. Patrons that are unable to attend the rescheduled shows may obtain a refund at the point of purchase.

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HBO Britney Spears Sweepstakes
Enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win 2 TICKETS to see Britney in Las Vegas. 50 winners will get Britney's hot new CD 'BRITNEY', 25 winners get a BRITNEY TANK TOP and 25 more winners get a BRITNEY BUCK CAP. Click here and enter to win!

DON'T FORGET TO WATCH BRITNEY SPEARS LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 18 8PM ET/PT ONLY ON HBO!!

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Channel V: So Much Britney!
ChannelV has streaming of the new album, 'Britney', and the Australian version has 14 tracks compared to the US version which only has 12. There is 30 secs of each song. They also have the entire remix by Thunderpuss and the entire video streaming. Visit www.channelv.com.au now and enter a competition which is open to Australian and New Zealand residents. You have the chance to win the following:

2 Britney DVDs (Live & More and Time Out With Britney)
3 Britney albums (Baby One More Time, Oops I Did It Again & Britney)
1 Britney Spears doll
1 Britney Spears novel 'A Mothers Gift'
1 Britney Spears super-poster
1 Britney Spears calander
1 Britney Spears t-shirt
1 copy of I'm A Slave 4 U remixes (9 mixes not for sale anywhere in the
world)
1 signed Britney Spears photo
1 signed copy of the 2001 Britney glossy promotional booklet
1 copy of 'I'm A Slave 4 U'
+10 copies of the new album 'Britney' and new single 'I'm A Slave 4 U' for runners up.

They also have a 16 minute streaming interview that Britney did in Australia with Channel [V]. Check it out.

DON'T MISS THEIR BRITNEY SPEARS SPECIAL TUESDAY NOVEMBER 6 AT 7PM!!

thanks Carly

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Sunday, October 28, 2001

Stanton Warriors Reject Doing A Britney Dance Remix
WENN reported that BRITNEY SPEARS was mortified when a British dance act rejected her pleas to remix one of her new songs. The STRONGER hitmaker had hoped London-based producers the STANTON WARRIORS would use their studio expertise to turn her next single into a cool club anthem. But the dance duo not only refused a five-figure sum to remix the track - they wouldn't even listen to it. DOMINIC B, of the Stanton Warriors, says, "We like to have some musical integrity and not feel like we've sold ourselves out in the name of cash. "We're all about good music and don't like manufactured stuff such as Britney Spears. "Her record company offered us the chance to remix one of her tracks, but we told them that it wasn't for us. We don't know what song it was because we didn't even ask. We only remix artists we respect - like BASEMENT JAXX, and BUSTA RHYMES."

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Is Britney Still A Virgin?
RUMOR: WENN reported that BRITNEY SPEARS is planning a night of passion in a Las Vegas hotel with boyfriend JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE. The claim is made by British tabloid newspaper THE DAILY STAR, which suggests the virginal pop princess is ready to lose her cherry to her 'N SYNC heart-throb. The paper claims the SLAVE FOR YOU stunner has ordered bosses at a Las Vegas hotel to transform one of its rooms into a den of sin for the lovers - complete with waterbed and overhead mirrors. It quotes a 'hotel insider' saying, "It's quite common for performers to demand certain perks but Britney's requests raised a few eyebrows. "There's little doubt why Las Vegas is often called Sin City." The revelation comes after Britney told a German magazine that keeping Justin interested without sex was "the most normal thing in the world" for people who live together and love each other.

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Britney's New Album Contains Cursing
AP reported that Britney Spears' third studio album comes out next month, and it contains a few curse words that she knows some parents may not want their children to hear. "I guess they just shouldn't buy the album," Spears responded when asked about the language on "Britney" during a conference call on Wednesday. "When I say 'hell' and 'damn,' I say it out of frustration in my songs. It's not, like, a normal term of endearment that I use all the time." The 19-year-old said it's flattering that girls look up to her, but they shouldn't necessarily try to copy the sexy way she dresses on stage. "It's honestly up to their parents to explain to them that I'm a performer, and that when I'm on stage, that's my time to perform and express myself, that I don't wear those clothes to the supermarket or to a ball game," she said.

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Saturday, October 27, 2001

Britney Aims For Older Fans
Ananova reported that Britney Spears wants to attract older listeners with her new album. She says she would get bored if she carried on rehashing her earliest hits. But Britney doesn't want to alienate her original fans. "It's not my intention to leave my young fans. I just want an older generation to pick up on it as well," she said. "I couldn't do Baby One More Time number three. I had to change it up and pray people think that's cool." The song on the album which was written by her boyfriend Justin Timberlake is not about her, reports www.sonicnet.com. "It's talking about a girl in a relationship and the boy doesn't understand what she's going through," said Britney. "Before she opens up to him, he has to realize what she's about."

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Britney Scraps BT Dance Tracks
Ananova reported that Britney Spears says tracks she recorded with dance producer BT will not feature on her new album. She says the type of music BT made didn't fit in with the style of the album. However, she says that BT is a genius. Britney said: "I was really disappointed we weren't able to use the tracks BT has done. "He's a genius in whatever he does, but the type of music he ended up doing didn't fit me and what I was going for." Britney recorded two tracks with BT, who has also worked with her NSync star boyfriend Justin Timberlake.

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Friday, October 26, 2001

One Britney's Favorite Radio Station is 103.5 KTU
You have to love Britney! I was listening to 103.5 KTU here in NY and they played a small Britney clip saying "Your listening to my favorite radio station 103.5 KTU and by the way my breasts are real..." Go Britney!

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Win Britney's IAS4U Belt
Are you a slave for Britney's style? Then enter now to win the hot charm belt she wore in her "I'm a Slave 4 U" video! Here's your chance to win the clothes right off her back -- make that, the belt right off her belly! Alloy.com is giving away the hot, gold charm belt she wore in her super-sexy "I'm a Slave 4 U" video! The Grand Prize winner will also score an autographed copy of her new CD Britney and a rare, limited edition brochure from her cancelled European tour! But you better hurry -- contest ends November 25! Go enter the contest at Alloy.com!

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Britney Interview At Sonicnet.com
Sonicnet.com has an interview with Britney. "MTV Latin America's Ruth Infarinato discovered that Britney is ready for her close-up, has found true love and won't check Caller ID when someone rings claiming to be Michael Jackson." Go read the interview at Sonicnet.com!

thanks Al B.

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Thursday, October 25, 2001

Britney #27 On The Top 40 Countdown
Britney's "I'm A Slave
4 U" has made it in at #27 on The Top 40 Countdown online.

Thanks to Don Steel, who owns and hosts the show, for letting us know

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Britney Says 'Britney' Reflects Who Britney Is
from MTV.com: I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman" is not one of the five songs Britney Spears co-wrote for her upcoming record. It is the one she feels closest to, however.

"It's really where I'm at right now and something I can really relate to," Spears said of the sole ballad on Britney, due November 6.

The song, written by Dido and producers Max Martin and Rami, will be the second single from the album, following up "I'm a Slave 4 U," the pop princess revealed Wednesday during a phone interview with reporters.

Spears said much of the material on her third record reflects who she is, which is why she named it Britney.

However, the song co-written by the person who may know her most intimately, boyfriend Justin Timberlake, is not about her.

"It's talking about a girl in a relationship and the boy doesn't understand what she's going through," Spears said of the tune produced and penned by 'NSYNC's Timberlake and choreographer Wade Robson. "Before she opens up to him, he has to realize what she's about."

Likely influenced by electronic-music guru BT, who produced the 'NYSNC hit "Pop," Timberlake made "What It's Like to Be Me" a sonically explosive track, complete with human-beatbox solo.

BT recorded at least two tracks with Spears for the album, though they did not make the cut.

"I was really disappointed we weren't able to use the tracks BT had done," Spears said. "He's a genius in whatever he does, but the type of music he ended up doing didn't fit me and what I was going for. I think they will be on some of the stuff [released] overseas."

Spears recorded 23 tracks for Britney, and choosing the 12 best for the album, she said, was the most, if not the only, difficult part of the recording process.

Writing, which Spears first attempted on "Diary" from last year's Oops! ... I Did It Again, came more easily to the singer this time, due partially to the assistance she received from writing team Josh and Ryan.

While Spears simply came up with the concepts they developed on some of the tracks, she wrote both melody and words for others.

"This is the first album I have every really written and taken my time on," Spears said. "So when I actually listen to the whole album, it's just that much more special. I don't know if I'm the best songwriter in the world, but I had a lot of fun doing it and hopefully I will get better and grow."

Spears obviously didn't write "I Love Rock 'n Roll," the Arrows song Joan Jett and the Blackhearts turned into a hit in 1981, but it was Spears' idea to cover the song with R&B producer Rodney Jerkins.

The singer needed to sing a popular song for a karaoke scene in her upcoming movie debut, "Crossroads".

"I actually sing it all the time for karaoke, so it made sense," Spears said while munching on potato chips. "I wanted Rodney to come in and redo the song. It's a very girl-power song."

Aside from Jerkins, who produced Spears' "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction)" cover and other tracks on her prior album, Spears also worked with the Neptunes on Britney.

"I was inspired by a lot of hip-hop and R&B while I was on my last tour," Spears said. "I was inspired by Jay-Z and the Neptunes. I told Jive I really wanted to work with [the Neptunes]. I wanted to make [Britney] nastier and funkier."

The hip-hop duo produced "I'm a Slave 4 U" and "Boys." Spears said the first song she recorded with them, though, was a ballad that will likely appear on her next album.

Britney's "nastier" sound, which doesn't exceed a few "damns," prompted some critics to wonder if Spears may be outgrowing her audience.

"It's not my intention to leave my young fans. I just want an older generation to pick up on it as well," she responded. "I couldn't do ... Baby One More Time number three. I had to change it up and pray people think that's cool." — Corey Moss

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Britney Causes Anthrax Scare
WENN reported that a harmless Britney Spears poster has caused an anthrax alert in Germany. The scare began when an unidentified man received a suspicious package with the word 'gift' printed on the front of it, and police refused to let the battered package get past postal workers without checking it out. Wearing special protective clothes they opened the suspect package - only to find a poster of Britney.

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"On The Line" On The Billboard 200 Charts
The On the Line Soundtrack, with tracks by Britney Spears, 'N Sync, Mandy Moore and True Vibe, debuted at 35. The film stars 'N Syncers Lance Bass and Joey Fatone.

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"I'm A Slave 4 U" On The Billboard Hot 100: week 3
"I'm A Slave 4 U" didn't budge from its spot on the BillBoard Hot 100 and remains at #58.

BILLBOARD HISTORY: I'm A Slave 4 U
week (3) ending 10.27.01 #58
week (2) ending 10.20.01 #58
week (1) ending 10.13.01 #68 (debut)

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Britney Preparing For New Album, Tour
from BillBoard.com: Britney Spears says she has fully recovered from the flu that forced her to restructure the North American tour in support of her third Jive album, "Britney," due Nov. 6. As previously reported, the trek will now kick off Halloween night in Washington, D.C.

Spears told journalists during a teleconference today (Oct. 24) to expect a highly "theatrical" show, adding that she wants fans to "to see me in a different light than they've ever seen me in before. I really think they'll come to the show and get a really good idea of who I really am. The main thing is for people to leave feeling inspired."

One stage prop that won't be in use, however, is the giant snake Spears draped around her shoulders during her recent performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. "There's not going to be animals on this tour," the 19-year-old artist said with a laugh. "I'm already doing enough crazy stuff. I was going through the run through yesterday doing all my stuff, and I was like, by the time I'm 30, there's not going to be anything left for me to do." The tour's Nov. 18 show in Las Vegas will be broadcast live on HBO.

Spears credited production duo the Neptunes with helping to push her music into more mature and experimental territory on "Britney." Although first single "I'm a Slave 4 U" prominently bears the Neptunes' off-center creative stamp, the artist says the first track she put to tape with the pair was actually a "beautiful ballad" that will probably appear on her next album.

Spears said she is already looking ahead to future recordings, and hopes that boyfriend Justin Timberlake of 'N Sync will be a major collaborator. Timberlake and Wade Robson co-wrote the "Britney" album track "What It's Like To Be Me."

"He's a busy body himself, so I try not to bother him too much with the stuff that I do," she said. "But his opinion means everything to me. He really didn't have that much input on this record, but definitely on the next one hopefully he'll have a lot more."

Spears added that she isn't sure if there will be a soundtrack to her film debut, "Crossroads," which is due to hit U.S. theaters on Feb. 15. The film will feature her covering Joan Jett's "I Love Rock and Roll" in a karoake scene; the track also appears on "Britney."


-- Jonathan Cohen, N.Y.

more on the teleconference:
Britney Spears Talks Tour, Boyfriend, Virginity, Madonna, & More

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Wednesday, October 24, 2001

Total Britney Live on MTV
MTV will present a live, two-hour Britney Spears special entitled ``Total Britney Live'' premiering November 3rd at 1pm(ET)/ 10am(PT). The special will take an in-depth look at Britney the performer, friend, trendsetter, daughter, sister, idol and actor. ``Total Britney Live'' will include appearances from many of Britney's closest family and friends and surprise special guests.

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Britney Unwrapped At MTV.com
Britney Spears' fans wait no longer! MTV.com's new advanced CD sales program ``Unwrapped'' will give online fans the chance to pre-order and experience Britney Spears' new album ``Britney'' before it is available in stores on November 6th. Beginning today, fans can log on to MTV.com to pre-order Britney's new CD and listen to the album in its entirety -- two weeks before it's available in stores. Britney fans who pre-order the album through MTV.com's ``Unwrapped'' program will have access to all of the album's artwork, liner notes and exclusive interviews plus free shipping. A physical copy of the ``Britney'' CD will be sent to their mailboxes on November 6th, the day of the album's official release. Britney Spears has sold tens of millions of albums, hundreds of thousands of videos and DVDs and millions of singles in her relatively short career and her latest album is set to follow that pattern. Enormous sales, however, are only half of the Britney story. Countless awards and nominations, music videos and commercials, wildly successful tours and her all new endeavor into film are all part of her multi-faceted success story. In February 2002, Britney's first feature length film, Crossroads will be released on MTV Films/Paramount Pictures. All early indications are that Britney's film debut will make as much impact as her musical debut did just a few short years ago. MTV.com's new CD sale service ``Unwrapped'' gives MTV fans advance access to the latest music from their favorite MTV artists. Britney Spears is the first female artist to participate in the MTV.com ``Unwrapped'' program, which bowed earlier this month with the debut of Lenny Kravitz's new album, ``Lenny.'' Valley Media will provide fulfillment of Britney Spears' ``Britney'' for the MTV.com ``Unwrapped.''

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Britney on News Stands
From Britney.com: Britney graces the cover of November's issue of Vogue Magazine. Everbody's talking about her being the heir to Madonna's throne. Find out what she thinks about it and about her new movie, her new album and lots more. Read the five page article with a great Britney layout.

The December cover of Seventeen Magazine features the Britney you know and love. She talks about her hectic schedule and what it takes to get it all done while staying on top. Get it, Get it, Get it, Get it...

Britney will also be on the cover of Entertainment Weekly which is due out November 2nd, Rolling Stone - due out November 16th and on the cover of TV Guide - due out November 17th.

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'BRITNEY' CD Booklet Art
We just added Britney Album art to the photo archive. The photos are tagged by us with the JIVE logo. ENJOY!! And don't forget to pre-order your copy of 'BRITNEY' today.

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Britney Upset Over Album Leak
WENN is reporing that Britney is fuming after her soon-to-be-released album was leaked on the internet. Her self-titled third album is not officially released in Britain until 5 November, but can now be downloaded by computer boffins. Britney joins the likes of Michael Jackson and Victoria Beckham, both of whom were victims of internet piracy earlier this year.

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Spanish Version 'What More Can I Give'
Britney is participating in an all-star, Spanish recording of Michael Jackson's What More Can I Give (Todo Para Ti). The proceeds will go to benefit the survivors and families of the victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Other artists include *NSYNC, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Ricky Martin, Carlos Santana, Destiny's Child, Brian McKnight, Shakira, Gloria Estefan, Jon Secada, Julio Iglesias, Boyz II Men, Ruben Blades, Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, Luis Miguel, Joy Enriquez, Luther Vandross, Laura Pausini, and Alejandro Sanz. The recording is a We Are The World - style collaboration headed by Grammy Award-winning producer K.C. Porter, whose credits include Santana's 1999 Grammy-winning album Supernatural. The Spanish version of What More Can I Give should be available for release within the next couple of weeks.

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Tuesday, October 23, 2001

Britney at #9 on The Lycos 50
Britney went up to the #9 position on The Lycos 50, the 50 most popular user searches for the week ending October 20, 2001. Britney has been on the The Lycos 50 for 114 weeks now.

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Listen To 'She'll Never Be Me' Clip
You can listen to a brand new Britney Spears' song called "She'll Never Be Me" on CitadelRadio.com. From what we can put together, this song is not going to be released on either the US and European Albums, it might be featured on the B-sides in Asia or on upcoming singles.

thanks ruben

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Madonna Daughter Starstruck By Britney Encounter
Ananova reported that Madonna's daughter Lourdes went into hiding when she was about to meet her own chart idol Britney Spears. The five-year-old hid behind her nanny because she was so nervous about being introduced to Spears, currently in the charts with I'm A Slave 4 U. But 19-year-old Spears told Star: The Celebrity Magazine that she was similarly struck with fear when she met up with Madonna herself just moments later. She said: "I'm usually so cool when I meet people, but once I was walking into the room I just felt something come over me and I was so nervous. "So I walked in - I'm so embarrassed at what I said, I said, 'I feel like I should hug you'. Afterwards I was like, 'eeeuw, why did I say that?'. "She probably thinks I'm the biggest dork in the world." Lourdes - who her mum has previously said believes it is normal to have famous parents - accompanied Madonna to the meeting, but went silent when she saw the Baby One More Time singer.Spears explained: "Her nanny said that she normally talks a lot, but she was being really quiet and shy. "She looked at her nanny and said, 'Tell her, will you? Just tell her'. And the nanny was like, 'Tell her what?', and she went, 'Tell her that I have all the watches and all of her Barbie's and stuff. "I thought it was so sweet - she was hiding behind her nanny the whole time."

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Britney Goes to A Stripshow
RUMOR: PeopleNews reported that Britney Spears certainly seems to be casting off what remains of her innocent image. The teenage tearaway was recently spotted taking in a stripshow at the Granville nightclub in Los Angeles alongside her boyfriend, Justin Timberlake. Wearing a dead trendy midriff-revealing top, jeans and a cowboy hat, Britney and her squeeze took a few tipples in the VIP lounge, surrounded by a dozen bodyguards. According to eagle-eyed observers, Britney was open-mouthed at some of the contortions from the girls on the dancefloor, but learned so much from the show that by the end of the evening she was treating an appreciative Justin to her own interpretation of what she'd seen. Lucky boy.


thanks to World of Britney.com

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Britney Scares Off Wild Pigs
Ananova reported that German farmers have been scaring off a plague of wild boars by playing Britney Spears records. The pigs can't be shot because they're a protected species. Farmer Herrmann-Josef Becker decided music was the only way to drive them away. He told the Daily Record: "Madonna didn't work too well, Robbie Williams was a dead loss but they can't stand Britney Spears. "When I switch on Oops!...I Did It Again, or I'm Not That Innocent, the pigs come snorting out and running for the woods." Other farmers near the city of Trier are now using Britney to keep the pigs off their crops. Germany has recently been hit by an explosion of wild pigs, which has driven the animals into human areas.

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'Britney' Leaked Over The Internet
It seems that Britney Spears fans are too eager to wait for her 3rd upcoming album 'Britney' to be released November 5/6th. Quite a few songs and song clips have already been leaked over the internet. These leaks have occurred slowly over the last few weeks and more recently the last couple days. Songs that have been leaked in their entirety include Overprotected, Lonely, I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman, Boys, Anticipating, I Love Rock 'n' Roll, Cinderella, Let Me Be, Bombastic Love, That's Where You Take Me, What It's Like To Be Me, and her latest single I'm A Slave 4 U. Also Intimidated, from the Jimmy Neutron-Boy Genius Soundtrack.

The leaks of the new album are appearing on several Personal FTP sites. Rumors are that a mp3 releasing group called EGO were the first to release these clips and a mp3 site took some of its slack after high demand from most fans. Several advance copies of the album are known to exist and are in limited circulation.

BritneySpears.org will not post any of these leaked songs for public download or provide any information as to where you can obtain these leaked songs. Please do not e-mail us about it. However, the songs are in heavy rotation with the Britney fan community -- if you look hard enough you'll most likely find what you're looking for.

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Listen to Cinderella at BESTBUY
You can now listen to Cinderella, a new track on "Britney" by going to Britney.com's partnet BESTBUY.

Thanks Caitlin

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Monday, October 22, 2001

IAS4U Debuts In The UK And Australian Charts
Britney Spears' new single "I'm A Slave 4 U" debuted this week in 4th place in the UK official chart and in 7th place in the Australian singles chart. SOURCE: Charts & Ratings

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VOTE "I'm A Slave 4 U" ON TRL NOW!!!!
Lets get her to #1 by VOTING:
 » CLICK HERE to vote online
 » Jam the phone lines and CALL 1-800-DIAL-MTV (1.800.342.5688) -- if its busy KEEP TRYING!!
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Britney Searches For Freedom, Autonomy And Nasty Boys
An MTV Review: Britney Spears picked the perfect title for her latest endeavor. Her third album is Britney all the way.

Armed with a cavalry of topnotch producers and songwriters, Spears continues on her mission to set herself free and prove once and for all that she really is not that innocent. "I'm so fed up with people telling me what to do," she sings on "Overprotected," the album's second track.

Though the Neptunes gave her an adventurous tune with the first single, "I'm a Slave 4 U," the rest of the album lingers in the teen queen's comfort zone, edging intermittently into riskier territory.

Spears' collaborations with trance star/pop producer BT, who made 'NSYNC sound like the coolest group in the year 2010, did not make the record, though "What It's Like to Be Me," which was written and produced by 'NSYNC's Justin Timberlake and choreographer Wade Robson, is similarly experimental with electronics (see "Britney Was 'Nervous' Recording With Justin").

After Spears and Timberlake trade lines that expand out of Timberlake's opening question, "Do you even know what I like?," the song takes off to a splatter of sound effects over a pulsating beat. Later, "What It's Like to Be Me" breaks into a beat-boxing interlude layered with the couple's a cappella harmonizing.

After giving "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" an R&B feel on 2000's Oops! ... I Did It Again, the team of Spears and producer Rodney Jerkins stick mostly to the original — or, at least, Joan Jett's famous cover — with "I Love Rock 'N' Roll." By holding on to a few of the words a little longer and releasing them with husky breaths, Spears manages to sound just as sexy as Jett when she brought the tune to the top of the charts in 1982.

Spears' version rides entirely on its infectious beat. She opts to belt out "I love rock 'n' roll 'cause it soothes the soul," during the guitar solo, while her "yeah me" parts are echoed by shouts not unlike those of a "TRL" crowd.

"I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman," co-written by Dido and producers Max Martin and Rami, is Britney's sole ballad, and instead of going the relationship route, Britney tackles the subject of feeling coddled. "There is no need to protect me," she sings at one point. The chorus repeats the song's title along with the line, "All I need is time, a moment that is mine."

Spears visits that same topic on several songs, especially (but not surprisingly) the Martin and Rami-produced "Overprotected." "What am I do with my life?" she asks in the chorus. "How am I supposed to know what's right?/ I can't help the feeling/ But my life has been so overprotected."

She does change pace on "Boys," a funky number that finds Spears falling for a guy at a club. "I spotted you dancing/ You made all the girls stare," she sings. "Your lips and brown eyes/ And your sexy hair." The song, produced by the Neptunes, pays homage to Janet Jackson by putting effects on Spears' voice when she says, "Nasty boys."

Spears will support Britney, which features five songs co-written by the singer, on a fall tour that will kick off October 31 in Washington, D.C. -- Corey Moss

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Sunday, October 21, 2001

Britney Spears Special (Title TBD) on MTV
MTV has scheduled the Britney Spears Special (Title TBD) between 7:00PM to 9:00PM EST on MTV Weekend - November 3rd and November 4th.

Thanks to Al B.

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Saturday, October 20, 2001

Britney To Go Ahead With German TV Appearance
Ananova reported that Britney Spears will go ahead with an appearance on a German talk show this weekend. She has cancelled all her US TV slots, over fears of a possible anthrax attack. But will she feature on the talk show Love Stories, via a video link. It will be broadcast at 6pm on Saturday. American fans will not get to see Britney's long-planned interview on the Jay Leno Show. The programm should have been recorded in the NBC studios in California. Britney pulled out, because NBC was one of the stations targeted with an anthrax-infected letter. UPDATE: Since this article has been published, we at BS.org have since found out that Britney cancelled this her appearances because of the flu.

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Britney's New Album Features Clips From Her Movie
Ananova reported that Britney Spears' new album features a sneak preview of her forthcoming feature film, Crossroads. The enhanced CD of the album Britney also includes an exclusive performance of the track Overprotected. Britney is released on November 6, followed by Britney: The Video on November 20 on VHS and DVD. Britney: The Video will include behind the scenes footage from the promos to I'm A Slave 4 U and Overprotected, live performances, and videos from Oops...I Did It Again. If you are interested, you can purchase the CD from Amazon.com.

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Britney Debuts In Some European Charts
Britney Spears' new single "I'm A Slave 4 U" debuted this week on 6 place in
the Irish charts and on 16 place in the Belgian charts. In the British charts new song Britney will be on third place (it is sold already more than 10,000 copies). Source: Charts & Ratings

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Britney at #10 on The Lycos 50
Britney went up to the #10 position on The Lycos 50, the 50 most popular user searches for the week ending October 13, 2001. Britney has been on the The Lycos 50 for 113 weeks now.

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MTV Descibes Britney: The Video
MTV reported that anyone who's ever waited with bated breath for the next airing of Britney Spears' steamy "I'm a Slave 4 U" video can breathe easier come November. With the arrival of Britney: The Videos, fans can get Spear-ed any time they want. The home video, to be released on VHS and DVD formats November 20, features the "I'm a Slave 4 U" clip and behind-the-scenes footage from the set, as well as the pop star's python-laced performance of the song from this year's MTV Video Music Awards, according to a Jive Records spokesperson. The video for "I'm Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman," the second single from her new album, Britney, due November 6, is also included. Britney: The Videos will also give fans a sneak peek at Spears' motion picture debut, "Crossroads," scheduled to hit theaters February 15. In addition to the movie's trailer, select outtakes from the flick have been compiled and set to the tune "Overprotected," another song off Britney. The electronic press kit for the film is also among the home video's highlights. Other features include the clip for "Don't Let Me Be the Last to Know," from last year's Oops! ... I Did It Again, and her Pepsi commercials. If you are interested, you can purchase the video from Amazon.com.


thanks Al B.

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Friday, October 19, 2001

"I'm A Slave 4 U" At #10 on TRL
Like Carson said "How did that happen?!?!" Looks like we need to get on the ball....

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MTV Exclusive: Get Insant Access to Every Song On 'Britney'
MTV.com is making 'Britney' the album available online for those who preorder her album on 10.23.01. The advertisement reads as follows:

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Preorder it starting 10.23.01
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It's Britney Unwrapped. Only at MTV.com.

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Britney On The Cover of Vogue
Britney will be on the November cover of Vogue Magazine. Be sure to pick up your copy on October 26th.

» Posted by Jenni at 11:30 AM | Newsletter | 0 Comment(s)

Biggest Britney Fan Casting
Kiwibox.com is casting for the MTV special Britney Live. 3 lucky guys or girls will compete against each other on MTV to prove they are the BIGGEST Britney Fan, in front of Britney and special guests. They are looking for Crazy Wacked out Britney Fans. You know the kind... they know every word to every one of her songs and every dance move, Has been to many of her concerts, Has her posters up, watches TRL everyday just hoping to catch a glimps of her new video, and would just die if they got the chance to meet her. Be sure to prove yourself as the BIGGEST FAN and click here for the 411.

» Posted by Jenni at 11:20 AM | Newsletter | 5 Comment(s)

Jay Leno Cancellation: UPDATED
Britney.com reported that the cancellation was due to the unfortunate flu Britney had, not the Anthrax scare.

» Posted by Jenni at 11:14 AM | Newsletter | 4 Comment(s)

Thursday, October 18, 2001

"I'm A Slave 4 U" On The Billboard Hot 100: week 2
"I'm A Slave 4 U" gained 10 spots on the BillBoard Hot 100 and is now at #58.

BILLBOARD HISTORY: I'm A Slave 4 U
week (2) ending 10.20.01 #58
week (1) ending 10.13.01 #68 (debut)

thanks AHRenots

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You've Got Britney!
AOL Time Warner Inc. reported that Britney and America Online, Inc. have entered into a marketing alliance and brand partnership to promote Britney and her music, offer her popular content to AOL members and web music fans and provide unique ways to interact with the star. Opportunities featured across the AOL service and AOL's web properties in the coming year will include exclusive access to her music and videos, online chats, contests, ticket specials, and more, as well as the launch of a series of original programming packages. The AOL service (AOL Keyword: Britney Spears) will become the online home for Britney and for her growing population of fans in America and around the world. "We are in the midst of transforming the online music experience for consumers, and this relationship between America Online and Britney Spears truly speaks to the Internet's ability to reinvent the way that music is marketed," said Barry Schuler, Chairman and CEO of America Online. "We are building a new model that creates lasting value for both AOL and Britney and brings great benefits to our more than 31 million members around the world. We are especially pleased that this new relationship offers another way our members can be a part of the relief efforts, through Britney's generous donation of $1 per ticket sold on AOL." "I am excited to kick off my fall tour with the entire America Online community behind me and it also means so much to me that I am able to extend my contribution to the victims' children of the September 11 attack on our nation," Britney said. "AOL Music is redefining the way we connect artists and fans, and this relationship with Britney represents a new kind of celebrity sponsorship in which we will create lasting interactive connections between Britney and her fans," said Kevin Conroy, SVP, head of AOL Music. "Beginning with her fall tour, AOL members have advance access to concert tickets - with the special opportunity to contribute to relief efforts, and throughout 2002, they'll enjoy opportunities to get to know Britney and her music on a deeper level through campaigns that will bring her to life across the service and Web properties." AOL will also run special promotions during the tour through which AOL members can attend sound check parties and sit on stage at one of her concerts. Throughout the tour, Britney will provide AOL with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and photographs as they move across America, as well as personal tour diaries written for fans. Britney will correspond with fans by responding to written questions from AOL members. AOL software will be included on every domestic copy of Britney's forthcoming CD, "Britney," and her official Web site, BritneySpears.com will include information on the AOL service and the ability to download AOL software. Britney fans will find a variety of new and highly personalized features available across AOL properties, including a downloadable Britney screensaver, official Britney skin for the popular Winamp player, and an exclusive Britney radio station on the new Radio@AOL. Britney will also join the ranks of other celebrities who have recorded AOL's trademark greetings, including "Welcome," "You've got mail" and "Goodbye." The greetings will be recorded in a number of languages to be made available to AOL members around the world. The partnership with AOL will enable Britney and AOL to promote additional elements of Britney's music, tours, and other unique content across AOL's services in more than 17 countries in eight languages, and to bring this dynamic star driven promotion to AOL's nearly seven million members outside the United States.

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UH-OH!
let's just hope the PEPSI bosses don't see this one.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2001

Upcoming Items for eBay's 'Auction for America'
PepsiCo and Britney Spears are offering a VIP package including a trip for four to Las Vegas, a special meet-and-greet with Britney, four tickets to her concert and one year's supply of Pepsi for eBay's 'Auction for America'. One hundred percent of the proceeds from all of the items sold on ``Auction for America'' goes to charity, including the September 11th Fund, the Twin Towers Fund, The New York State World Trade Center Relief Fund and the American Red Cross. 'Auction for America' kicked-off September 17 with an announcement by New York Governor George E. Pataki and Mayor Rudy Giuliani. Through this 100 day-charity effort, eBay buyers and sellers are raising money for the victims, their families and communities affected by the terrorist attacks.

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Crossroads Rated PG-13
On the web site Upcomingmovies.com there is something that people might find interesting that Britney's upcoming movie "Crossroads" has been rated PG-13 for sexual content and brief teen drinking.

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Vote For Britney In The MTV Europe Music Awards
We reported last month that Britney is up for Best Pop Award at the the 2001 MTV Europe Music Awards, against Atomic Kitten, Anastacia, Nsync and Shaggy. Well now you can vote for Britney at the MTV Europe web site.

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Concert Tickets Give Away
Tickets to the Britney's concert will be given away in enter-to-wins at Wet Seal, Contempo Casuals and Zutopia on Saturday, October 20, 2001 at 1 p.m at the Carousel Court on the first level of the South Coast Plaza, 3333 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, California. 'Fashion Rocks' is presented by Wet Seal, Contempo Casuals And Zutopia and is open to the public.

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Mondo Mini Shows: Britney's New Look
Britney steps up her image with the help of Hvita and Ozzy. Check out her new duds here.

» Posted by Jenni at 11:22 AM | Newsletter | 3 Comment(s)

Tuesday, October 16, 2001

Confirmed New Britney Tour Dates
MTV reported that the opening date for Britney Spears' tour has been pushed back five days in line with her doctor's suggestion that the pop singer rest for a week after coming down with the flu. The teen queen was diagnosed with the illness upon her return from an Australian tour to promote her forthcoming album, Britney, due November 6, according to a Jive Records spokesperson. Her physician's prescription for R&R means tour rehearsals must be pushed back, thereby postponing shows on October 26 in Miami and October 28 in Tampa until December 19 and 18, respectively. Her tour will now begin October 31 in Washington, D.C. Besides the scheduling changes, five new dates — Atlanta; New Orleans; Salt Lake City; Raleigh, North Carolina; and East Rutherford, New Jersey — and a second Las Vegas show have been added to Spears' itinerary.

Revised Britney Spears tour dates, according to Jive Records:

10/31 - Washington, DC @ MCI Center
11/1 - Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
11/2 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Mellon Arena
11/5 - Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
11/7 - Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Coliseum
11/8 - State College, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center
11/9 - Cleveland, OH @ Gund Arena
11/10 - Cincinnati, OH @ Firstar Center
11/12 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
11/13 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center
11/17 - Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
11/18 - Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
11/20 - Anaheim, CA @ Arrowhead Pond
11/21 - Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
11/26 - Auburn Hills, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills
11/27 - Milwaukee, WI @ Bradley Center
11/28 - Rosemont, IL @ Allstate Arena
11/29 - Minneapolis, MN @ Target Center
12/2 - East Rutherford, NJ @ Continental Airlines Arena
12/3 - Albany, NY @ Pepsi Arena
12/4 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
12/8 - Hartford, CT @ Hartford Civic Center
12/9 - Boston, MA @ FleetCenter
12/10 - Philadelphia, PA @ First Union Center
12/14 - Raleigh, NC @ Entertainment and Sports Arena
12/15 - Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
12/16 - New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Arena
12/18 - Tampa, FL @ Ice Palace
12/19 - Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena

» Posted by LordBiO at 10:14 PM | Newsletter | 17 Comment(s)

"I'm A Slave 4 U" At #9 On DMN Charts
The Digital Music Network, which provides targeted marketing opportunities for leading record labels, portals, artists and radio stations, issued the list of its 20 most popular CHR songs - ranked by listener preference, number of unique listeners and play frequency - for the week ended October 12, 2001.

01. Chop Suey! System Of A Down 90.56
02. Smooth Criminal Alien Ant Farm 65.37
03. Fallin' Alicia Keys 64.88
04. I'm Real(Murder Remix) Jennifer Lopez 59.21
05. U Got It Bad Usher 56.77
06. Clint Eastwood Gorillaz 53.90
07. Giving In Adema 53.36
08. Family Affair Blige, Mary J. 51.64
09. I'm A Slave 4 U Britney Spears 50.45
10. Differences Ginuwine 49.61
11. Emotion Destiny's Child 48.88
12. Down With The Sickness Disturbed 48.48
13. Everywhere Michelle Branch 48.11
14. Because I Got High The Afroman 46.86
15. All Or Nothing O-Town 46.68
16. Fade Staind 46.65
17. Drive Incubus 46.50
18. It's Been Awhile Staind 46.18
19. Drowning Backstreet Boys 45.88
20. Bodies Drowning Pool 45.67

click here to download the Digital Music Network.

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Updated TV Schedule
Britney's upcoming television appearances include:
MTV weekend 11.03-04
Fox Family: Listen Up 11.04
The Rosie O' Donnell Show 11.05
The Late Show with David Letterman 11.06
MTV's TRL 11.06
HBO's Live From Las Vegas 11.18

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Britney Down With The Flu
Jive has reported that upon Britney's return from Australia, she was overcome by a case of the flu. After a doctor prescribed week of rest, tour rehearsals were delayed, requiring the initial tour dates to be postponed. The Miami and Tampa concerts have rescheduled to December 19th and 18th. The tour now kicks off on October 31st in Washington, DC and is scheduled to run through December 19th in Miami, FL.

» Posted by Jenni at 4:55 PM | Newsletter | 10 Comment(s)

Britney Tour Has Changed
According to Britney.com, Britney's 2001 tour has been rescheduled and instead of begining October 26th, it starts October 31st in Washington, DC.

thanks Peter

» Posted by LordBiO at 3:29 PM | Newsletter | 3 Comment(s)

Britney Is Not Trying To Be A R&B Singer
WENN reported that BRITNEY SPEARS loves R&B but is not attempting to copy DESTINY'S CHILD and ALICIA KEYS by enlisting the help of top soul producers. The sexy singer is hurt by music critics comments that she is trying to jump on the R&B bandwagon, which is a regular feature of the charts in Europe and America. Britney says, "No I don't think I am doing that. "I think I sing better to a little bit of R&B beats because it's more soulful and my voice is changing so I feel comfortable singing those kind of songs. "But I would never be a hardcore R&B artist because I love to dance."

» Posted by LordBiO at 12:28 AM | Newsletter | 12 Comment(s)

Britney Does Not Like Seeing Justin's Music Videos
WENN reported that BRITNEY SPEARS fumes when she sees her beau JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE with another girl. The OOP! I DID IT AGAIN superstar says that despite her own raunchy stage and screen moves, she hates watching her 'N SYNC lover getting friendly with someone else in his music videos. She says, "I personally don't like it, seeing him do things like that. "I prefer not to watch. He doesn't like seeing me do it either but it's part of what we do. Artistically it brings the video to life." The teen sensation wasn't amused to hear the curly haired hunk was singing seductively to a beautiful girl in the boys' new track GONE. However Britney should be prepared for Justin's jealously - the video for her latest song I'M A SLAVE 4 U will prove to be her raunchiest yet - the pop princess will wear a saucy g-string while being touched and kissed by a group of male models.

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Listen To Four Clips From 'Britney'
Britney.com is now letting you preview tracks from the brand new "Britney" album. All you have to do is visit Britney.com

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BritneySpears.com Relaunched!
The Official Web Site Of Britney Spears which happens to be BritneySpears.com has relaunched today after being dormant for almost a full year with some information about Britney's 2001 Tour. So make sure you go visit the new site here because it looks great!

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Monday, October 15, 2001

Jay Leno Cancellation
DotMusic reported that Britney, who was to appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, cancelled after the NBC network was caught up in the bio-terrorism scare. NBC's headquarters in New York made the headlines at the weekend when three employees tested positive for anthrax. Britney's advisors took the decision to postpone the appearance despite the fact that the Jay Leno show is filmed at NBC's Los Angeles studios.

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Sunday, October 14, 2001

International Britney Sites Launched!
Britney.com had launched a series of new International Britney Sites which you can http://www.uk.britney.com/dynamic_frameset.html">view here to help promote and support the release of Britney's new album.

» Posted by LordBiO at 1:13 PM | Newsletter | 3 Comment(s)

More Tickets Go On Sale This Weekened
LiveDaily reported that tickets for Britney Spears' appearances in at least four cities will go on sale within the next few days. The tour gets underway in Florida later this month. Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Mountain Time on Saturday (10/13) for Spears' Salt Lake City performance, and at 9 a.m. Pacific Time for her show in Las Vegas. A 10 a.m. Central Time on-sale has been set for her show in New Orleans. On-sales for her East Rutherford, N.J., show begin at noon on Sunday (10/14).

» Posted by LordBiO at 11:41 AM | Newsletter | 11 Comment(s)

Saturday, October 13, 2001

Track Listing For The European CD
Britney's new album in Europe is going to include 2 extra tracks called "When I Found You" and "Before the Goodbye".

1. I'm A Slave 4 U
2. Overprotected
3. Lonely
4. I'm Not A Girl Not Yet A Woman
5. Boys
6. Anticipating
7. I Love Rock'n'Roll
8. Cinderella
9. Let Me Be
10. Bombastic Love
11. That's Where You Take Me
12. When I Found You
13. Before the Goodbye
14. What It's Like To Be Me

» Posted by LordBiO at 1:07 PM | Newsletter | 48 Comment(s)

Friday, October 12, 2001

WorldPop Interview with Britney
Check out part 1 of the latest Britney Interview on WorldPop.com. On the eve of the release of I'm A Slave 4 U, Britney opens her heart about Justin, music and movies. WorldPop will release part 2 of the interview on Monday (The exclusive lowdown on Britney's debut movie) and part 3 will be released on Wednesday (Duetting with Jacko and dancing with THAT snake).

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Thursday, October 11, 2001

Britney Aritlce in PREMIERE
PREMIERE has an article about Britney and her upcoming movie role in "Crossroads". This is definitely an interesting read, so check out the article here!

» Posted by LordBiO at 5:35 PM | Newsletter | 10 Comment(s)

Grace Jones Turned Down Britney
WENN reported that Grace Jones turned down a chance to appear with BRITNEY SPEARS at last month's MTV VIDEO AWARDS - because she saw it as a step backwards. The PULL UP TO THE BUMPER star had been pencilled in to share the stage with sexy Britney, but was far from impressed with the singer's decision to perform with big cats. Jones says, "I decided not to go that way because I would have been repeating myself; I've already done the tiger-in-the-cage stuff they were planning." She adds, "I like to keep myself out there, but be careful and not take everything that's thrown at me."

» Posted by LordBiO at 4:40 PM | Newsletter | 5 Comment(s)

The Tonight Show With Jay Leno - Postponed
Britney's performance live on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno has been postponed to a later date.

thanks britneyfan618

» Posted by LordBiO at 12:38 PM | Newsletter | 13 Comment(s)

Crossroads Release Date Is February 15
Britney's new movie which earlier this week was confirmed to be called "Crossroads." is going to be released in the US on February 15, 2002.

» Posted by LordBiO at 12:37 PM | Newsletter | 7 Comment(s)

"I'm A Slave 4 U" On The Billboard Hot 100
Britney's "I'm A Slave 4 U" has made it on the Billboard Hot 100 at #68.

thanks Tony

» Posted by Jenni at 10:38 AM | Newsletter | 16 Comment(s)

Cher cancels Las Vegas appearance
SunSpot.net reported that Cher won't be able to make the November 18th, HBO special, because she will be in Europe. She says, "I've told Britney how disappointed I am because I am really looking forward to performing with her. We have been talking about this for over a year." But Cher has just finished an all-night video shoot in L.A. for her coming, much-anticipated CD, "Living Proof." Cher says, "The European release date was pushed ahead, and it's impossible for me to be there and in Las Vegas at the same time. Britney has been extremely sweet and understanding, and I know we will do something together soon!"

» Posted by Jenni at 10:07 AM | Newsletter | 9 Comment(s)

Best Online Marketing Event
Adweek Magazines selected the premiere of Pepsi's Britney Spears commercial on Yahoo! as the winner of ``Best Online Marketing Event'' category at Adweek's Interactive Marketing Awards this year.

» Posted by Jenni at 12:51 AM | Newsletter | 1 Comment(s)

Wednesday, October 10, 2001

Fake Britney Article on CNN.com An Experiment
InternetNews reported that a morbid cultural experiment conducted by a tech-savvy prankster yielded the most hits for the eye-popping fake headline, "Singer Britney Spears Killed in Car Accident," on CNN.com over the weekend. News of the hoax, which received more than 150,000 hits over a 12-hour period. The trickery was perpetrated by one Tim Fries, a Saginaw, Mich.-based online comic strip artist, who said he was conducting research as to how far and fast misleading information travels on the Web. He basically tested the public's trust in the Internet for finding breaking news, a particularly poignant matter in light of what is going on with respect to America's war on terrorism. "With the recent terrorist attacks and such an increasing reliance on the Internet as a trusted news source, misinformation could prove to be a powerful weapon," Fries, who has removed the parody page from the Internet, told Newsbytes.com. So, how did he do it? Fries used a mock-up of a CNN.com Web page at an external site and exploited a peculiarity in how Web browsers handle URLs. Fries launched the Spears death hoax by distributing a specially crafted URL to three users of AOL's Instant Messenger chat software.

» Posted by LordBiO at 11:36 PM | Newsletter | 12 Comment(s)

Britney A Vampire?
Britney has been offered a role as a vampire. She is debating whether to sink her teeth into the role of a sexy vampire in a sequel to Hollywood horror movie The Lost Boys. A movie industry official says, "Bosses want her to star in The Lost Girls and she's real keen."

» Posted by Jenni at 11:03 PM | Newsletter | 9 Comment(s)

Slave Remix Download on Britney.com
Britney.com updated with links to download a new version of "I'm A Slave 4 U" (Thunderpuss Radio Mix). You will need either a Liquid Audio or Windows Media player. So go check out Britney.com to download the remix right now!

» Posted by LordBiO at 4:45 PM | Newsletter | 6 Comment(s)

Tuesday, October 9, 2001

Britney Nominated For Kiss92 Fannie Awards
Britney has been nominated for the first annual Kiss92 Fannie Awards in Toronto. She has been nominated for favorite female. Visit their website to see full list of nominees.

thanks digitalfreak

» Posted by LordBiO at 11:55 PM | Newsletter | 2 Comment(s)

Britney's Movie Is Called 'Crossroads'
Britney.com reported that tt's official. Britney's movie will be called "Crossroads." The film does not yet have a release date, but should be out early 2002. Stay tuned for more details.

thanks KCNY384799

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SHAPE Magazine
SHAPE magazine has announced the launch of its first ever "celebrity'' issue, entitled SHAPE presents Fit Hollywood, which will be on newsstands October 16, 2001. Interviews with Janet Jackson (cover), Duchess of York - Sarah Ferguson and "Survivor II's'' Colby Donaldson and other famous faces will be feature. This special issue reveals secrets of the stars including Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna and more in their public journey to a balanced mind, body and spirit. SHAPE will also present Fit Hollywood's picks for the 20 hottest celebrities on the planet--from Britney Spears to Tyrese--where the stars reveal their secrets to achieving a healthy mind, body and soul. These 10 men and 10 women personify the SHAPE philosophy of physical, mental and spiritual strength. Though some choices are expected, SHAPE presents Fit Hollywood also sought an eclectic mix of rising stars and other offbeat favorites from film, television and music.

SHAPE presents Fit Hollywood: THE HOT 20 (women):
Jennifer Lopez
Britney Spears
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Madonna
Halle Berry
Jorja Fox
Nancy O'Dell
Susanna Thompson
Catherine Bell
Daisy Fuentes

click here to read more about this special issue

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Monday, October 8, 2001

Justin Was Listening to "What It's Like to Be Me"
Justin Timberlake was outside his dressing room for shooting of the video for "What's Going On" and was dancing to "What It's Like to Be Me," the new track he co-wrote and co-produced for his girlfriend, Britney Spears.

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Britney NOT To Participate In The "United We Stand" Benefit Concert
E! Online reported that despite what 'NSYNC's Lance Bass stated in an interview for MTV's Total Request Live, taped on Monday, Britney is actually going to be busy with rehearsals for her fall tour and will not make the RFK show.

Even though Britney will not be participating, the concert is for a good cause, and there will be many other great acts. We encourage everyone in the area to go.

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Britney Songs On Soundtracks
Britney.com has confirmed that the song, "Intimidated" will indeed appear on the soundtrack to the movie, 'Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.' The soundtrack will be released by Jive/Nick Records on November 20. In other soundtrack news, Britney's "Let Me Be" will appear on the 'On The Line' soundtrack coming October 16.

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Britney Mention
Melissa Etheridge gave a rare acoustic performance as part of the annual ``Bite of Las Vegas.'' She told more than 5,000 fans Saturday at UNLV's Thomas and Mack Center that she was lucky to have the opportunity to write a book, adding it was very cathartic. Also adding that if her best-selling autobiography, ``The Truth Is...:,'' is ever turned into a movie, she couldn't decide if she would rather see her character played by actress Susan Sarandon or singer Britney Spears.

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Sunday, October 7, 2001

Britney Did Not Die In Car Accident
We have gotten several emails about a report on CNN.com that Britney did but the article is not really on CNN.com, so it's obviously a fake. You can check out the fake article here, but please remember that it's not true.

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MuchMusic's "Spotlight"
Britney will be featured on MM's "Spotlight" on Saturday, October 13, 2001 at 10:00pm to 10:30pm EST. "Spotlight" explores the career, music output, the heart and soul of a single artist or band. There is a different artist each day for 30 minutes. A great way to learn more about your favorite artist.

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MTV's "Who Knows The Band"
Episode #101 will feature stories of Britney's Bosom Buddy, Kissed Nick Carter, Booked Madonna's Wedding, Christina Aguilera's Spansih tutor, Jessica Simpson's Prom Date and Hot Tub with Mark Mcgrath. Tune in as contestants Leslie Durso and Isaiah Greenough try to spot the liars from who really knows the band on Monday, October 08, 2001 at 5:00pm to 5:30pm ET. Be sure to visit the official "Who Knows The Band" website to learn more about the show.

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Saturday, October 6, 2001

New HBO Commercial
Britney.com let fans know that they should stay tuned to HBO to see the latest commercial spot. It airs Fri (10/5) at 9:36 PM, Sat. at 7:51 PM and Sun. at 7:55 PM. Britney.com will have it for you next week... HBO will be bringing you Britney performing live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, on November 18. In case you didn't already know, this show will be her very first live television concert. The following are the confirmed airdates: 11/18 at 8:00 PM, 11/22 at 6:00 PM and December is till TBA (all times are EST).

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Thunderpuss "I'm a Slave 4 U" Remix Completed
Thunderpuss.com reported that 2 remixed versions of Britney Spears - "I'm a Slave 4 U" have been completed. The "I'm a Slave 4 U (Harry & Cox Remix)" was their top song on their online live mixshow last weekend. In future weekends it will be possible to hear remixes of "I'm a Slave 4 U" on their weekend mixshows. The two men of Thunderpuss are well known for their hard-hitting house remixes of artists like Madonna, Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Celine Dion and many others. The new "I'm a Slave 4 U" remixes are said to be very different, creative, and very sexy.

thanks LucKyTp

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Friday, October 5, 2001

Pssst...Wanna Hear Britney?!
Stay tuned for details on how you can get a preview of tracks from the brand new album. Britney.com is going tell you how and where very soon.

I bet all you Britney fans out there can't wait for this upcoming preview.

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BT's New Album Includes Tracks With Britney
RollingStone.com reported that producer BT will release a double album on October 23rd featuring his own music as well as tracks he has worked on for Madonna, Britney Spears and 'N Sync.

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"I'm A Slave 4 U" Release Date Set For 10/15
Britney's new single "I'm A Slave 4 U" will be released commercially on 15th October but in the UK and Asia.

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Thursday, October 4, 2001

Britney CD Enhanced
Britney.com announced that Britney will include a special enhancement that features an exclusive performance of "Overprotected." The video gives a sneak peek at Britney's first starring movie role with clips from the film (coming 2002).

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Vote For Britney's Live @ Much for MuchOnDemand Day
Cast your vote for the Live @ Much you'd like to see on MuchOnDemand Day! Voted upon by you, watch it: Monday, Oct 8th at 5pm ET! All the videos you want to see...all day long! Request your favourite videos via phone (1-800-265-MUCH), fax (1-416-591-6824), e-mail or come down in person to Speakers Corner! Be sure to cast your vote for your favourite Live @ Much! Vote for Britney's Live @ Much performance right over here.

thanks to digitalFreak

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Robbie And Britney Duet?
WENN reported that following the huge success of his duet with Antipodean sex goddess KYLIE MINOGUE, British superstar ROBBIE WILLIAMS is hoping to add to his collection of female scalps. Next on the ANGELS hitmaker's list is none other that American teen sensation BRITNEY SPEARS. In a bid to persuade the Princess of Pop to appear on his new album, SWING WHEN YOU'RE WINNING, Robbie has flown to America for a head-to-head with Britney's people. Reports from the former TAKE THAT singer's camp say he is very excited at the prospect.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2001

Quiet Time With God
Britney always makes time to share with God every week when she is unable to attend church. Britney is so devoted to her religion that she is waiting to have sex until she is married, says spending time with the Almighty makes her feel happy. She reveals, "I believe you should have your quiet time at your house and do your devotional stuff by yourself. Because I'm too busy to go to church every week, I do that and it makes my heart feel good."

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Michael Jackson Tribute Exciting For Britney
WENN reported that Britney found performing at Michael Jackson's recent 30th anniversary concert the most exciting thing she has ever done. Britney originally feared she may not be allowed to sing at the concert because it was being broadcast by a rival television station to the one she is contracted to. But in the end she was allowed to sing, but her performance was not broadcast. She says, "I was really upset when I heard that I might not be able to do it, so when it transpired that there was a way round the problem I was totally over the moon." Jackson called Britney personally to invite her to the show. She recalls, "When he called I was like, 'Who is this?' At the show he was really friendly and complimented me on my music, which was the best compliment anyone could ever have. "I think performing with Michael has been the best thing in my career so far."

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Jive's Open Letter To Britney Fansites
Jive just replaced their tour page on Britney.com with the following notice to all Britney Fansites:

Jive Records has made plans with several of our online partners to bring you a first listen of Britney starting next week. Unfortunately, some very selfish individuals, who claim to be Britney fans, illegally helped themselves to the new album, against Britney's wishes. These streams were not leaked by Jive. They were stolen. Under the circumstances of recent weeks, we find this behavior particularly shameful. We want to remind those that are "sharing" this music that they are breaking laws. Britney appreciates all of her fans including those with fan websites, but real Britney fans understand that Britney owns her music and can choose to share it as she pleases. While we're very disappointed, we are still going ahead with our plans and will tell you how you can hear the album the way Britney wanted you to beginning next week.

Thanks to Toomuchinfomashn for sending us the link.

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Stolen Spears Tape Called 'Boring'
Associated Press reported that Police said there was nothing scandalous on a tape stolen from the couple's Destin vacation home last month. "The tapes were very boring," said Okaloosa County sheriff's spokesman Rick Hord. Deputies who viewed the video said it contained ordinary vacation scenes and that Britney is not in it for very long, Hord said. It includes footage taped inside a car while driving through Alabama, some shots of the house the couple and their families rented in this Gulf Coast resort city and scenes of people playing on the beach, he said. Four teen-agers who broke into the house on Sept. 22 took the tape, and a suspect reportedly was copying it when sheriff's deputies arrested him. "The copy was destroyed and the original was returned," Hord said. The tape is not in evidence, so it is not public record. Mayor Ken Beaird sent Britney flowers and a letter of apology, asking her to consider vacationing in Destin again. He hasn't gotten a response but said he doesn't expect one. "I just wanted them to know that that's not Destin, the way they were treated," Beaird said.

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Britney.com Poll
Britney.com is conducting a poll asking the following question:

What's your favorite source for Britney music, video and news?
Britney.com.
Britney fan sites. in the lead by more than 450 votes out of 500+
TV. (MTV, MuchMusic)
Magazines.
All of them.

update: i just checked the poll to view the latest results and it seems they have removed your choice of "Britney fan sites." and added "None of them." odd - where did all the votes for the "Britney fan sites." go? --Jenni

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Josh Hartnett on Britney Spears
Stuff Magazine conducted and interview with actor Josh Harnett asked, "Who do you prefer Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera?" Here is the response from Josh:
SM: Who do you prefer Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera?
JH: Umm.. I think Britney is really beautiful and talented, and well so is Christina.
SM: Well who do you like more?
JH: Britney! I was approached a few days ago to do a movie with her. I think that would be a new experience but I have to see how her new movie is first.
SM: What if you don't like it?
JH: It isn't a matter of me liking or disliking it, Its a matter of her acting. I don't think there will be a big problem with her acting because she is already getting rave reviews.
SM: Would You ever date her?
JH: Yeah probably, she comes from a small town like me. Me and her probably have lots in common, but I think she has a boyfriend
SM: Yeah she does, Justin Timberlake from *NSYNC
JH: Oh too bad

thanks Pinky&StinkyFan

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My VH1 Music Awards '01
A VH1 has released the final categories for the 2001 "My VH1 Music Awards.'' Created entirely by the fans at VH1.com, the list includes unique and eye-catching categories such as "Damn I Wish I Wrote That," "Is it Hot in Here, Or is it Just My Video,'' "Navel Academy,'' and "Welcome to the Big Time!'' Fans can visit VH1.com to cast their vote for the five final nominees in all the show's categories until October 24. Be sure to cast your vote for Britney in the following categories:
"My Favorite Female Artist"
"Is It Hot in Here or Is It Just My Video??"
"Navel Academy"

Keep in mind that all categories have a "other" box for write-in choices - so if you want Britney nominated in the other categories be sure to write her name and/or video in the box and submit. Voting for the actual winners begins November 2 and continues until the awards are presented December 2 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The My VH1 Music Awards will air live on at 9 p.m. ET. The show's host, along with performers and presenters, will be announced later.

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Britney, One Of The Most Powerful Music Artist
According to Forbes magazine's 100 Top Celebrities list, The Beatles may have been the most powerful rock band of 2001 thanks to their hits package 1, but Britney Spears wasn't far behind. The Fab Four ranked third on the power list — behind Tom Cruise and Tiger Woods — with earnings of $70 million for the year. Spears received a fourth-place power ranking, earning $38.5 million. 'NSYNC actually topped her financially, with $42 million in the bank, but charted at #8, just behind the #7 Backstreet Boys, who brought in $35.5 million.

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Britney says 'I will marry Justin'
Ananova reported that Britney said she will "definitely" marry her boyfriend Justin Timberlake. She says the relationship she has with Justin is "special." The pair have known each other since they were 12. Britney told the Daily Record: "Nothing can describe our relationship. Words can't express how we are. What I have with him is so secret and special". "I will love Justin for the rest of my life and we will definitely get married in the future."

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Britney Not To End Up Like Mariah
Britney told the Daily Record that she doesn't want to end up like Mariah Carey. She says she's determined not to believe all the hype that surrounds her, and thinks Mariah is the perfect example of a pop star who believed her own hype and ended up in a hospital after suffering a breakdown. "Mariah had a lot of people probably hyping her up and she believed her own hype. I think that sometimes stars start believing they are a goddess or that they are this god-like figure." Also adding "First of all, I had a really long break before this promotion, because it's a big thing. Mariah had a really long break, too, but I think that some people make their careers their lives." Britney insists she intends to keep her feet firmly on the ground: "When I'm on stage and I'm singing, that's my time to perform and be an actress. But when I'm off stage, I'm just like everybody else. "You need to separate your career and your life. This is not my life, this doesn't mean everything to me." "Some stars feel the pressure and it's all they think about. You can't do that - that's what drives them crazy."

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Justin Shocked!
http://webcenters.compuserve.com/compuserve/news/story.jsp?floc=FF-PLS-PLS&id=60211649&dt=20011003080900&w=OTC&coview= " target="new">WENN repored that Justin was deeply shocked by Britney's sexy antics at last month's appearance at the MTV Awards. During her performance she performed an outrageous dance routine with a huge snake draped round her body. And her equally provocative performance in the new video for her single "I'm A Slave 4 U" has also come as a surprise to Justin. Nevertheless, Britney maintains that their relationship is under no threat since it's all just a professional act. She explains, "He was a little shocked at first because he wasn't expecting that. But at the end of the day he's had to do the same thing before and he knows that it doesn't mean anything." She adds, "I don't feel any pressure to be sexy. I just want to be myself -I don't want to be a boring adult. "When I'm on stage or doing a video, being sexy or whatever, that's cool, I'm just playing a part. "But I'm such a dork. Seriously, I don't see myself as that at all."

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Tuesday, October 2, 2001

DotMusic People's Choice Award
BritneySpears.org made it to #48 on the list. I say thats pretty good considering we didn't promote it much. Thanks to all that voted. We will continue to bring you the latest for all your Britney needs.

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Billboard Review of "I'm A Slave 4 U"
BRITNEY SPEARS
``I'm a Slave 4 U'' -- Jive Records

The problem with establishing yourself as pop music's virginal kewpie doll is that there comes a time when you grow up and have to make a dramatic about-face, leading to statements like, ``All the people look at me like I'm a little girl/Well did you ever think it'd be OK if I want to step into this world,'' or even dropping adult phrases like ``What the hell.'' Lead single from Britney Spears' impending ``Britney'' set, ``I'm a Slave 4 U,'' serves as her take on Madonna's ``Erotica''; at first, it's such a radical step that it raises suspicions of being more of a gimmick than a stepping stone to musical maturity. But with repeated listens, the Neptunes-produced/-written track has a way of seducing, of becoming a true guilty pleasure, until her chants of ``kitty, kitty'' and the background groans become just plain entertaining. Singing along to a tribal beat box and Prince-inspired rhythms, her ``Slave'' is no more of an artistic triumph than was 'N Sync's recent ``Pop.'' But like that song, it needed to happen so that Spears can spread her wings and not simply recycle herself to death. With ``Slave,'' the artist seems to have mastered her transition to womanhood. source | read a review of the album here

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NOW That's What I Call Christmas!
A press release from Universal Music Group reports that America's biggest-selling multi-artist album series ``NOW That's What I Call Music!'' joins the spirit of the season with its first-ever holiday collection, ``NOW That's What I Call Christmas!'' Released October 23, 2001, the 36 song two-CD set features 18 of the greatest traditional recordings (starring artists such as Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald) and 18 of the greatest contemporary recordings (with Bruce Springsteen, Celine Dion, Britney Spears, *NSYNC, etc.). A truly epic collection that represents over 60 years of the best holiday songs with something for every generation.

Track Listing
Disc: 1
01. The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
02. Bing Crosby - White Christmas
03. Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley
04. Have Yourself A Merry Little Xmas - Frank Sinatra
05. Winter Wonderland - Tony Bennett
06. Sleigh Ride - Ella Fitzgerald
07. Let It Snow - Dean Martin
08. Home For The Holidays - Perry Como
09. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year - Johnny Mathis
10. Have A Holly Jolly Christmas - Burl Ives
11. Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer - Gene Autry
12. Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer - Elmo & Patsy
13. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
14. Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
15. Little Saint Nick - The Beach Boys
16. Merry Christmas Darling - Carpenters
17. Christmas Collage - Kathy Mattea
18. Little Drummer Boy - David Bowie/Bing Crosby


Disc: 2
01. Happy Christmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon
02. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Bruce Springsteen
03. Do They Know It's Christmas - Band Aid
04. Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney
05. Love Is A Holiday - Michael Bolton
06. It Must Have Been Old Santa - Harry Connick Jr.
07. Jingle Bells - Diana Krall
08. Away In A Manger - Mannheim Steamroller
09. Deck The Halls - Ottmar Liebert
10. Love On Layaway - Gloria Estefan
11. Don't Save It All For Christmas Day - Celine Dion
12. This Christmas - Joe
13. Special Gift - Isley Brothers
14. Christmas In The Yard - Shaggy
15. My Only Wish (This Year) - Britney Spears
16. You Don't Have To Be Alone - 'N Sync
17. O Come All Ye Faithful - Luther Vandross
18. Silent Night - Boyz II Men

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Monday, October 1, 2001

FTC Shuts 41 Britney Spears Domain Variations
Yahoo reported that a U.S. court has shut down thousands of Web sites that diverted Web surfers from intended destinations and bombarded them with ads for adult and gambling, the U.S. government said on Monday. But officials at the Federal Trade Commission said at a news conference that many of the sites were up and running again. According to a motion filed by the FTC last week, John Zuccarini, of Andalusia, Pennsylvania, outside Philadelphia, owned more than 5,500 Internet domain names that diverted Web surfers from their intended destinations and exposed them to pop-up ads. Zuccarini did not return calls seeking comment. According to the FTC, Zuccarini registered thousands of misspellings and variations of popular sites such as www.cartoonnetwork.com, in a bid to draw traffic from sloppy typists and those not sure of an exact address. Zuccarini had registered 41 variations on the name of pop star Britney Spears, the FTC said.

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