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November 2000 News:
Thursday, November 30, 2000
Britney Signs a Seven-Figure Book Deal
The Hollywood Reporter reported that Britney Spears and her mother, Lynne, have inked a seven-figure book deal with Delacorte Press, the young-adult imprint of Random House Childrens' Books, that will have them co-authoring a novel to be published in May. The untitled novel will be an inspirational story about the relationship between mother and daughter as they face life's complexities. The book will mark the second collaboration with mother and daughter, who co-wrote "Britney Spears' Heart to Heart" for Three Rivers Press this year. Thanks Estelle.
Britney on the Billboard Charts
For the week of December 9th, Britney's album "Oops!...I Did It Again" sold 162,000 copies and went up 4 spots to the #15 position on The Billboard 200 Album Chart while being on the chart for 28 weeks.
Britney's first album "Baby One More Time" is back into the Top 100, it went up 14 spots to the #98 position on The Billboard 200 Album Chart while being on the chart for 98 weeks.
Britney on the Tube
Yahoo reported that mark the night of Thursday, November 30 on your calendars if you’re a pop music fan, because the Fox network has a couple of exciting events on its roster. First up, from 8-9 p.m. (ET/PT), is the original music special “Britney Spears: There's No Place Like Home,” which features the teen pop diva performing in her hometown of Louisiana at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. If you haven’t had your fill of sweet tuneage by then, stay tuned for “The *NSYNC *Ntimate Holiday Special,” which airs immediately after Britney from 9-10 p.m. (ET/PT). Chris, Joey, Justin, JC and Lance will perform a special “unplugged” show in Orlando, Florida, which will see the stellar performers singing some new arrangements of their much-loved hits, as well as a selection of their favorite holiday songs. Sounds like one exciting evening.
Wednesday, November 29, 2000
Britney To Present at Billboard Awards
MTV reported that Britney Spears will a presenter for the 2000 Billboard Awards. Britney is also nominated for Female Artist of the Year, Albums Artist of the
Year, and tAlbum of the Year. To read more go to MTV.com. Thanks A51JM.
Britney To Perform At 2000 AMA
Allstar reported that Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, Toni Braxton, Jennifer Lopez, Martina McBride, and SheDaisy head the initial list of performers for the
28th Annual American Music Awards, set for Jan. 8, 2001. Spears will open the show, which airs live on ABC, with her current hit, "Stronger"; Lopez will perform her upcoming single, "Love Don't Cost a Thing," which she debuted at the 2000 MTV Europe Awards earlier this month; Martin offers "She Bangs"; and McBride will croon on "It's My Time." Additional performers are
expected to be announced in the coming weeks. Faith Hill leads all nominees for the 2001 AMAs, which will be held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Thanks A51JM.
Tuesday, November 28, 2000
MTV News Now Special Presents "The Fake Id Club"
Mi2N Music reported that a MTV News special explores the year of the movers, the shakers and the taste-makers who are all under 21 in "The Fake ID Club," which premieres Saturday,
December 2 at 2:00 - 2:30PM (ET/PT). In this special, MTV examines the impact of these under-aged trendsetters and how they changed the world in the year 2000. Hosted by Beyonce of Destiny's Child, MTV picks 2000's most intriguing fresh faces in music, movies, the internet, sports and pop culture at large. In this special, MTV profiles a rapidly maturing Britney Spears who turns 19 on December 2, the premiere date of this special. In addition, MTV explores an all-grown up Kirsten Dunst, the star of "Bring It On" & "Virgin Suicides," the 13 year-old hip hop prodigy, Lil Bow Wow, and the tennis queen Venus
Williams. Lastly, MTV features the man who changed the world this year, the 20 year-old napster creator, Shawn Fanning, during the MTV New Now special, "The Fake ID Club." Thanks A51JM.
Britney Spears Participate In Musicians On Call
Detroit News reported that Britney is working along side Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, The Who, Hanson and Def Leppard with Musicians On Call, a program that brings
live music into health-care facilities. Thanks A51JM.
Britney To Attend Billboard Awards
Zap2it.com reported that Britney Spears make special appearance at The 2000 Billboard Awards airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Dec. 5 on FOX. Thanks A51JM.
Britney at #5 on The Lycos 50
Britney has stayed at the #5 position on The Lycos 50, the 50 most popular user searches for the week ending November 25, 2000. Britney has been on the The Lycos 50 for 67 weeks now. Thanks A51JM.
Monday, November 27, 2000
Mobiles Ring Up Royalty Payments
Itn.co.uk reported a new drive to protect the copyright of musicians could mean pop stars like Madonna and Britney Spears picking up extra royalties from mobile phone ring
tones. Pop artists and other composers now have the right to demand payment if their work is sampled and used for ring tones. Many people are already used to having an often bewildering choice of ring tone when they buy a phone. But a number of websites have sprung up offering customised novelty tones - often using pop hits of the moment, or popular TV theme songs. Users of the websites are able to "download" the tone by entering their mobile phone number. Some sites - like www.yourmobile.com - offer ring tones but make it clear the music is offered by agreement with the copyright owners.
To read more go to Itn.co.uk
Music Poster Makes Britney Easier To Listen
VNY.com reported Technology is making it easier to listen to your favorite songs wherever you want. One way Yaboom is hoping will catch on is the Musical Poster. Musical Posters come in two sizes -- locker ($10) and full-size wall posters ($20). "Major stars such as Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys,
Christina Aguilera, 'N Sync, and Ricky Martin are on board already, and the artist and song lists are continuing to grow rapidly," said Yaboom spokesman Glenn Rudin. Other artists signed on with Yaboom include Michael Jackson, TLC, Spice
Girls, Elton John, B'Witched, and Five.
Sunday, November 26, 2000
Britney Spears Live and More! in Stores Soon
UPDATED DATES: Britney's new home video "Britney Spears Live and More!" will be released on 12/12 and the DVD will be in stores on 1/9. The video will include the concert taped from Hawaii for Britney's FOX TV special (including never before seen footage!), promotional videos ("Lucky", "Stronger" and "Oops! I Did It Again") and a few of her famous Saturday Night Live performance sketches.
Saturday, November 25, 2000
ARTISTdirect.com Rock in Rio Contest
Have fun in the sun with NSYNC and Britney. ARTISTdirect.com is having a contest to win a trip to Rock in Rio Festival in January 2001. One lucky winner and a pal will win roundtrip airfare to Rio de Janerio, two nights/three days in a hotel, $300 spending cash and two tickets to the big show on January 14th. You can enter as many times as you want so get movin' to ARTISTdirect.com on the ARTISTdirect Network.
Britney on Access Hollywood on Tuesday
More about Access Hollywood on Tuesday, November 28th, they mentioned on their official site that "Britney Spears returns home for a special holiday concert." Thanks SonicBS723.
Friday, November 24, 2000
Britney Spears: There's No Place Like Home
Don't miss the one hour special on FOX TV "Britney Spears: There's No Place Like Home." It will air Nov. 30 from 8:00-9:00 PM so make sure you tune in! *NSYNC will also have their very own special. Click on the ad for more details!
Thursday, November 23, 2000
Britney Finishes her European Concert Tour
Zomba Records has reported that Britney has completed her grueling five-week European concert tour on Tuesday in Birmingham!! She will then be taking a well-needed rest before her appearance at the Billboard Music Awards on December 5th live in Las Vegas.
Britney on SKY TV special
Zomba Records has reported that Britney also recently filmed her concert at the London Arena for a SKY TV special, which will air in the UK on November 28th and a second broadcast on December 9th.
Britney on the Billboard Charts
For the week of December 2nd, Britney's album "Oops!...I Did It Again" went down 6 spots to the #19 position on The Billboard 200 Album Chart while being on the chart for 27 weeks.
Wednesday, November 22, 2000
Access Hollywood is going into Britney's House
Tuesday on Access Hollywood they are going to into Britney Spears house. This may be her newly built home or her present home. Tune in on Tuesday, check your local listings for timing and channel. Thanks A51JM.
SNL with Britney Spears Repeat
This Saturday on November 25th, NBC will reair the episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) with Britney Spears as the host and musical artist. Tune in on Saturday, check your local listings for timing and channel.
MCDs and Musical Posters From Yaboom
Rock 'n Roll will rule this holiday season, especially with technology making it easy and hip to listen to your favorite songs wherever you want. This year, Yaboom has two surefire successes to make your star-studded holiday wishes come true -- MCDs and Musical Posters! MCDs, or mini compact discs, are lightweight and portable collectible key chains that play CD quality full-length songs. Small enough to make a great holiday stocking stuffer, MCDs can be put into your cargo pants pocket, purse or left dangling from a backpack and the superior sound will resound in your ears. MCDs retail for about $10. If you need something a bit flashier, at the touch of a button, your favorite artist will sing you a lullaby in your room or help form a crowd around your locker with the high quality CD sound exuding from your Musical Poster. Musical Posters come in two sizes -- locker ($10) and full-size wall posters ($20). "Major stars such as Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Christina Aguilera, 'N Sync, and Ricky Martin are on board already, and the artist and song lists are continuing to grow rapidly," points out Glenn Rudin, spokesperson for Yaboom. "Kids know what they want -- and judging from sales this fall, MCDs and Musical Posters are it." Other artists signed on with Yaboom include Michael Jackson, TLC, Spice Girls, Elton John, B*Witched, and Five. So if you have to be in school or anywhere else instead of watching Total Request Live on MTV, this is clearly the best alternative to get your daily dose of stardom.
Tuesday, November 21, 2000
20 Songs Vying For Annual U.K. Honor
Billboard reported that The U.K.'s third "Record Of The Year" event will be broadcast Dec. 9 on the national ITV network. On the short-list for the award are 20 songs, including
Spiller's U.K. No. 1 "Groovejet (If This Ain't Love)", Britney Spears' "Oops! ... I Did It Again" (Jive), and Robbie Williams' "Rock DJ" (Chrysalis). Viewers can vote by telephone for 10 finalists during an ITV special to air
Dec. 2; they choose the winner during the final program a week later.
Britney at #5 on The Lycos 50
Britney has gone up 2 spots to the #5 position on The Lycos 50, the 50 most popular user searches for the week ending November 18, 2000. Britney has been on the The Lycos 50 for 66 weeks now.
Monday, November 20, 2000
Now 5 Being Released This Week
Kcstar reported that "Now 5" was released this week, and given its pre-Christmas timing and the series' momentum, it's likely to be one of the best-selling albums of the year. Like its predecessors, "Now 5" sticks to a well-honed formula: (1) Cull recent hits from the Top 40, R&B and rock charts. (2) Spend millions on TV ads, including prime time. (3) Wait for the money to roll in. The new "Now," like its predecessors, targets the Britney brigade and its older brothers. Featured this time is 'N Sync (which kicks in "It's Gonna Be Me"), Sisqo ("Incomplete"), BBMAK ("Back Here") and aging New Jersey rockers Bon Jovi ("It's My Life"). Britney Spears gives up "Lucky," while her two most famous imitators, Jessica Simpson and Mandy Moore, toss in "I Think I'm in Love With You" and "I Wanna Be With You," respectively. Indie rockers Everclear surrender their last shred of credibility and hand over "Wonderful." Credit: A51JM
Tomorrow Access Hollywood looking at BritneySpears.com
This was just in. On Access Hollywood, tomorrow they are going to show the new britneyspears.com with the 3D animated Britney Spears what will guide you through the website on each page you enter. Access Hollywood airs on NBC, check your local schedule for correct airing times. Credit: A51JM
Sunday, November 19, 2000
Johnny Vaughan persuaded Britney Spears to Appear on His New Chat Show
PeopleNews reported that Johnny Vaughan has persuaded Britney Spears to appear as the first guest on his new chat show. The American pop starlet would be a guaranteed ratings winner for the new series, due to start in the New Year. According to sources at Channel 4, Vaughan clinched the deal for Britney, 18, to appear on the show, during her trip to London this week. One insider said: 'The details have to be sorted out, but Britney is very keen to do it. Johnny will fly to the States to do the interview if necessary.' A Channel 4 spokesman refused to confirm the guests for the first series which will broadcast three times a week. He said, 'It's too early to say who will be appearing.' But bosses at Channel 4 are hoping that Vaughan, who quits the Big Breakfast at the end of the year, will become the 'new Parky', and emulate the success of the BBC's chat-show veteran in persuading big-name stars to reveal their secrets. However Vaughan, 34, is having problems persuading some celebrities to join the line-up for the new series. Madonna has already snubbed his plea for her to appear on the show, according to industry insiders. The move follows Vaughan's last interview with her, which critics derided as 'obsequious' and 'creepy'.
Courtney Love talks about Britney
Entertaindom reported that Rocker Courtney Love has hit out at musical superstars Eminem, Britney Spears and Marilyn Manson. After making a surprise appearance as a special guest at the first Rockgirl Music Conference in Seattle last week, the Hole frontwoman held court for a 90-minute debate at the city's Renaissance Madison Hotel -- and let rip into the three singers. She described rapper Eminem as "the first totally post-modern artist," saying that "without context he's nothing -- without that endorsement from Dr. Dre, he's nothing." She said Manson does not sell that many records, "because it's not 1975." And then the "People vs. Larry Flynt" actress finally laid into Britney, saying the "Baby One More Time" pop princess was "like a Barbie." Love did manage one compliment, however -- calling the man behind many of Britney's hits, Max Martin, a "genius."
Saturday, November 18, 2000
Problems with Server
Sorry today we had so many problems with the new server, it's faster but the SSI is not working. Everything should be fine now, let us know if any pages are missing.
2000 MTV Europe Music Awards
Britney did not take home any 2000 MTV Europe Music Awards. But for a list of winners look below:
Best Album: Eminem, "The Marshall Mathers LP"
Best Female: Madonna
Best Male: Ricky Martin
Best New Act: Blink-182
Best Group: Backstreet Boys
Best Rock Act: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Best R&B Act: Jennifer Lopez
Best Hip-Hop Act: Eminem
Best Pop Act: All Saints
Best Dance Act: Madonna
Best Song: Robbie Williams, "Rock DJ"
Best Video: Moby, "Natural Blues"
Best UK and Ireland Act: Westlife
Best Dutch Act: Kane
Best French Act: Modjo
Best Nordic Act: Bomfunk MCs
Best German Act: Guano Apes
Best Italian Act: Subsonica
Best Polish Act: Kazik
Best Spanish Act: Dover
Friday, November 17, 2000
On New Server!
Just wanted to let everyone know that BritneySpears.org is on one of efanguide's new servers now, so the site should load alot faster!
Britney ends Europe tour with a bang
Dotmusic reported Britney Spears fans waited patiently for two hours in the rain last night (Wednesday November 15th) to see their hero at her European tour farewell
bash. Metropolitan police had to temporarily close the street where the American-style diner Planet Hollywood is situated as the celebrities arrived to help the teenage sensation party. The singer was presented with a doll of herself on her arrival and she smiled and said 'thank you' before being despatched to the VIP lounge. Spears, who wore tight jeans, a purple top
with feathers and pointed snakeskin boots, spent little more than an hour at the shindig but other famous folk flocked to join in the fun. Chart-toppers A1 were there along with crooner Finley Quaye, glamour model Jordan, US child
actor Macaulay Culkin and TV presenter Dani Behr. Britney's tour comes to a spectacular finish at Birmingham's NEC on November 21st.
Britney to host Billboard Awards
Billboard reported that 'N Sync, Faith Hill, Creed, Ricky Martin, Destiny's Child, 3 Doors Down, and Mystikal have all been confirmed as performers at this year's Billboard Music Awards. The show -- one of the music industry's biggest annual events -- will take place Dec. 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and air live on Fox at 8 p.m. ET (and via tape delay at 8 p.m. PT). Also set to appear as presenters are Britney Spears, 98 Degrees, Lil' Bow Wow, Baha Men, Joe, Eve, Mandy Moore, BB Mak, Pink, Toni Braxton, Matt Scannell of Vertical Horizon, Dido, Brian McKnight, Jessica Simpson, Son By Four, Carnie Wilson, and skateboard hero Tony Hawk. Additionally, Don Henley will present Randy Newman with the annual Century Award, Billboard's highest award for creative
achievement. The awards, which are based on Billboard's definitive year-end charts, honor the year's No. 1 artists, albums, and songs as determined by record-buying audience and radio airplay statistics. Additional performers and presenters will be announced soon.
Another Britney's FOX TV Special!
Don't miss the one hour special on FOX TV "Britney Spears: There's No Place Like Home." It will air Nov. 30 from 8:00-9:00 PM so make sure you tune in! Thanks Mia.
Thursday, November 16, 2000
Britney's farewell to Britain
ITN reported that Britney Spears has hosted a star studded party in London's West End to mark the end of her sell-out European tour. Police had to close a busy street as hundreds of fans turned out for a glimpse of the superstar as she arrived at the party in Planet Hollywood. Many of her admirers had to spend several hours in the pouring rain, waiting for the princess of pop to show up. Britney was visibly shaken as she was bundled by her minders past the crowds and into the party's VIP lounge. But she managed a smile and "thank you" as she was presented with a doll of herself on the way in. Earlier, she had performed to thousands at the London Arena. She dressed up for the occasion, wearing a purple top with feathers, tight denim jeans with rips down the side, and snakeskin pointed boots. Despite hosting the bash, Britney spent just over an hour at the party before being whisked away again. A host of celebrities came to the party including `Home Alone' actor Macaulay Culkin who arrived with a group of girls. Jamie Bell, star of ballet film Billy Elliot, also attended and was accompanied by his family. The party was held to mark the end of her European tour, which included dates in London, Manchester and Birmingham. During the past few weeks, Britney has also performed in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Sweden, Denmark and France. She still has several more concerts to perform before finally heading back to the States. This includes two dates at the Birmingham NEC on November 20-21. The concerts had to be rescheduled from early October due to technical difficulties.
Britney to remake Lost Boys?
ITN reported that Britney Spears is hotly tipped to star in a remake of 1988 vampire film The Lost Boys, which will begin filming next year. The original film starred Kiefer Sutherland, and depicted a gang of motorbike-riding vampires, who terrorised a small Californian town. The movie was hugely successful and would mark a credible move into film for Britney. The new film, which is being written by Joel Schumacher, director of the original, will feature an all-girl biker gang. The girls turn into vampires at dusk. It seems that the teen singer is keen to make the remake. Britney, who is reported to have pulled out of talks to star in Grease 3, is thought to be keen to land a major part in the film. "She feels that a sequel to The Lost Boys would be far more up her street," a source said. Whether Britney Spears would make a convincing vampire in her film role is likely to be a matter for debate among her large army of fans.
Britney Clones, Morphs To Web In 3D
Adweek reported that Britney Spears on Thursday unveiled her 3D animated alter ego on jumbo screens at a sold-out London concert - and plans to showcase 3D Britney on the rest of her worldwide tour and on her official Web site, BritneySpears.com. The character -- conceived by iToymaker.com, an online marketing company based here, and created by Pulse Entertainment, a San Francisco-based rich-media 3D technology provider, in association with Britney Brands -- highlights the convergence of traditional media and entertainment on the Internet. "The 3D Britney only scratches the surface of what we're planning to do on behalf of Spears," said Jacqueline Hein, CEO and founder of iToymaker.com.
Britney 25th Greatest Pop Song
The Associated Press reported that "Yesterday," the wistful Beatles ballad that has been recorded more than 3,000 times by
other artists, was chosen the greatest pop song since 1963 by MTV and Rolling Stone magazine. The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and Madonna have two songs each within the top 25 of the 100-song list. The Rolling
Stones' ode to sexual frustration, "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," was second. Another music channel, VH1, named it the greatest song in the rock era in a list earlier this year. Nirvana's 1991 single, "Smells Like Teen Spirit," which launched rock's grunge era and was the career apex for the late Kurt Cobain, was third. The list is sure to fire up arguments among music fans. MTV and Rolling Stone arbitrarily used the emergence of The Beatles as a starting point and said their list was based on songs that had the most influence on popular culture, not necessarily the best songs. That's why, for example, Eric Clapton's "Layla" wasn't included but his ballad, "Tears in Heaven" (No. 45), was. The choice of "Yesterday," which has been covered by Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Boyz II Men and many others, was "an automatic," said Tom Calderone, MTV's senior vice president for music programming. "Every generation knows `Yesterday,'" Calderone said. While a simple melody, the Paul McCartney-sung tune tells an emotionally complex story of regret, said Joe Levy, music editor at Rolling Stone. The current teen pop phenomenon is well represented: the Backstreet Boys' "I Want it That Way" (No. 10), Britney Spears' "...Baby One More Time" (No. 25) and 'N Sync's "Bye Bye Bye" (No. 55) are all included. Rolling Stone is devoting a special issue to the list, and MTV is counting it down in a five-part series starting Nov. 20. To read more go here. Thanks A51JM.
Britney's new "Stronger" video in Asia
Asian News:Zomba Records' official site announced that you should look out for Britney's new "Stronger" video on MTV Asia, Channel [V] and your local TV and cable stations!! In this stunning video, Britney shows off her new image and is seen performing a energetic dance routine with a chair. The commercial single release will include a couple of new dances mixes which are unlike any other Britney Spears mixes you have ever heard!! Miguel Miggs (current remixer du jour) has delighted everyone with some house-flavoured sultry club mixes!
Britney on the Billboard Charts
For the week of November 25th, Britney's album "Oops!...I Did It Again" went up 1 spot to the #13 position on The Billboard 200 Album Chart while being on the chart for 26 weeks.
Wednesday, November 15, 2000
MTV lines up stars for Millennium Awards show
Reuters reported that MTV boasts a lineup of international superstars for its millennium awards show on Thursday, hoping to attract a global audience of more than a billion viewers. Among those boasting three nominations are Madonna, rockers Bon Jovi and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, rapper Eminem and teen sensation Britney Spears."
Britney's End-Of-Tour Party in London Planet Hollywood
Daily Record is reporting that Britney Spears will cause chaos in London tonight when she hosts a plush end-of-tour party. The teenage singer is expected to bring Picadilly Circus to a standstill when she arrives at Planet Hollywood. The bash is expected to attract a host of stars including Westlife, Steps, Five and Billie. Police are drafting in dozens of extra officers to keep fans in check. Several teams of specialist units and traffic cops will be on site, as well as a private security team looking after the singer. It is predicted the event could attract more fans than the 10,000-strong crowd drawn by Leonardo DiCaprio's The Beach premiere last year. One party organiser said: "Britney's going to bring Picadilly to a standstill, and central London will feel the pinch. That's why the police operation is so carefully planned." Britney is also set to cause a stir in London next month performing at the Smash Hits Poll Winners Party. She plans to eclipse her show-stopping appearance at the MTV Video Awards in New York when she stripped from a tuxedo into a skimpy bikini.
Britney's Shoes in Shoemania II Charity Auction
On the heels of the successful Shoemania online charity auction, PlanetHollywood.com is giving fans another chance to bid on shoes that once belonged to their favorite celebrities. Shoemania II, a ten-day online auction to benefit Orlando's Southern Ballet Theatre, will run through Nov. 20 on PlanetHollywood.com. Shoemania items are listed on eBay and are accessible at http://www.planethollywood.com. "In the first online auction, Madonna proved to be the favorite among shoe fanatics with her Dolce & Gabbana Yellow Snakeskin Platforms getting the highest bid, $2125. Following on her heels were country singer Faith Hill's cowboy boots ($1525) and teen sensation Britney Spears' signed Skechers ($1450). Successful bidders came from the United States, Canada, India, and the Netherlands -- proving the reach of the auction and the global awareness of the Planet Hollywood brand."
Britney Too Busy for Buffy
Mr Showbiz News reported there'll be no Britney Spears on Buffy the Vampire Slayer after all. Spears, who is pals with Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar, had to pull out of a planned appearance on the teen demon-slaying WB show due to scheduling conflicts, TV Guide reports. But life goes on in Sunnydale. Buffy co-executive producer Marti Noxon tells the magazine, "We're still going to do the episode, we're just going to do it with someone else." Exactly what kind of character Spears was to have played was, and still is, privileged information. "The [story] idea is still valid, and we're going to go ahead and run with it," says Noxon. "But now that [Spears is] not available, we're going to push that episode to a little bit later." In other words, it's an open call for singing and dancing demons. If the pop singer does get a break in her schedule, she still wants to do the show. Her rep tells TV Guide, "Britney loves the show, and she'll probably do it one day, but right now, they just can't schedule anything."
Tuesday, November 14, 2000
Britney at #7 on The Lycos 50
Britney fell 1 spot to the #7 position on The Lycos 50, the 50 most popular user searches for the week ending November 11, 2000. Britney has been on the The Lycos 50 for 65 weeks now.
Monday, November 13, 2000
Britney hits 2 AMA nominations
The Official website of the 2001 American Music Award report Britney landed Favorite Female Artist Pop or Rock Music and Favorite Album Pop or Rock Music for the 2001 America Music Awards Live! from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California Monday, January 8, 2001 8pm ET / 7pm CT hosted by
Britney Spears. The official website also allows you to vote for the Fan's Choice Award, to be announced live during the show. Go learn more to here. Thanks A51JM.
Vh1's 'Radical Recut' Gives Music Videos a Whole New Look
PRNewswire reported Videos from VH1's current rotation, as well as quirky music videos from the past, get a whole new look when they're intercut with fascinating "reality" footage tied to their themes in the new VH1 series "Radical Recut," premiering Wednesday, November 15 at 6:30 p.m. (ET/PT). The fast-paced show headlines artists like Jane's Addiction, Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Matthew Band, No Doubt, Duran Duran and many others, their popular music videos aggressively edited with compelling alternate footage from home videos, police chase videos, hidden security cameras, historic and news film, '50s teen exploitation movies and more, blending the new images to match each video's original theme. The debut edition of "Radical Recut" presents Foo Fighters' "Learn to Fly" spliced with aviation mishaps footage, Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time" laced with home video baby bloopers, Filter's "Take a Picture" decorated by celebrity mugshots, Peter Gabriel's "Shock the Monkey" spiked with footage of primates in the wild, and Cake's "Going the Distance" cut with film that shows what happens when good racing goes bad.
Now 5 releases new top hits
Bon-bon shakin' Latin heartthrob Ricky Martin, pretty fly pop-punks the Offspring and antichrist superstar Marilyn Manson will all release new albums Tuesday. But the biggest seller of all may be the fifth installment of the Now That's What I Call Music series. Now 4, featuring hits by Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart in July. Now 5 includes *NSync's "It's Gonna Be Me," Mystikal's "Shake It Fast," Spears' "Lucky," Janet Jackson's "Doesn't Really Matter", the Backstreet Boys' "Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely" and 14 other hits.
Zomba sells digital music through Liquid Audio
Reuters reported record label Zomba Recording Corp. said Monday it would start selling digital downloads of its songs via Liquid Audio Inc., a maker of digital download
software, late this month. The label plans to sell full-length albums and individual songs by selected artists in its catalog, including Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys and NSync, according to Joshua Mills, a spokesman with Liquid Audio, whose software allows music to be downloaded from the Internet in secure formats that cannot be easily copied. To read more about the deal go here.
Sunday, November 12, 2000
Britney's Record Company may be under EMI
The Sun Newspaper Online is reporting that British record giant EMI is discussing a tie-up with German entertainment group Bertelsmann that would create the world's biggest music company. The deal would see Bertelsmann's stable of stars - including Britney Spears and Whitney Houston - join the Spice Girls, Robbie Williams and the Rolling Stones on EMI's books. EMI said the talks were at an early stage. A deal is likely to see Bertelsmann handing over its music business for shares in EMI.
Saturday, November 11, 2000
Britney in The Lost Girls?
Empire Online reported tha intrigued by rumours that Britney Spears is at the top of Joel Schumacher’s list to star in a sequel to The Lost Boys, they decided to ask the director of the cult classic if the princess of pop was about to trade teenage kicks for vampire flicks in The Lost Girls. ‘I don’t know,’ Schumacher told us today (10 November). ‘I’m not gonna direct The Lost Girls. They asked me to executive produce it but I haven’t seen the script yet and I would assume the director would choose the actors who are gonna be in it. I guess they’d have to see if she can act first, but I don’t think I’ll be that involved with The Lost Girls.’
Britney's New Book About Destitute Mother and Daughter
dotmusic reported that Britney Spears and her mother, Lynne, are writing a book about a destitute mother and daughter following their successful joint foray into the world of letters with the autobiographical book, Heart To Heart. Though the multi-millionaires are not ideally qualified to tackle the issue of poverty, Britney's mother Lynne believes that it is something that she feels that needs to address. "The book is about the struggles this mother and daughter face being poor and living in an affluent world. It has been hard for us to have time to put finishing touches on the dialogue, because Brit has been so busy," she explained. Nonetheless, they are hoping to release the book in time for Mother's Day next year and the jet-setting mother and daughter are planning to cross paths in London next week to find time to work on the novel.
Friday, November 10, 2000
Britney most wanted guest for Christmas Dinner
Daily Record reported POP singers and soccer stars are the guests youngsters would most like to invite to their family Christmas dinner this year. Britney Spears and Michael Owen are top of the guest list compiled by British children, who were asked to choose a famous person to join them for their turkey and trimmings. A wide variety of Britain's TV personalities and sports stars were nominated in the Cartoon Network's poll of 250 seven to 11-year-olds. But all the top five star selections by girls were pop stars - with Britney Spears the first choice, followed by S Club 7, Steps, Posh Spice and Robbie Williams. Boys picked Michael Owen as first choice, followed by David Beckham, Robbie Williams, Santa and of course, beautiful Britney. A spokesman for the Cartoon Network said: "The results reveal that the dreams of most of the boys and girls would come true if Britney Spears or Michael Owen joined them for Christmas dinner." More can be found here. Thanks A51JM.
New Letter from Lynne Spears
Britney's Mom, Lynne Spears has put up a new letter dated 11/9/00 on The Official Britney Spears Website. Lynne starts off the letter saying "Brit's house is coming along, but it doesn't seem like it's going fast enough. I'm tired of looking at the one I'm in and seeing all the repairs it needs. I'm tired of waiting to get in the new one. I have no idea where to put up the Christmas tree. I really feel bad for Brit, because she is going to be so tired after this tour. About the time she comes home, she will probably get here in time to move in the new house. She will be so tired, but she will knock herself out helping me move in. That's the reason I feel really bad she is coming home to an unfinished house".
Justin's Got a Package For Britney
New York Daily News Online reported that Justin Timberlake wants to take his romance with Britney Spears and "kick it up a notch." The 'N Sync singer was overheard this week in the greenroom at "The Rosie O'Donnell Show" telling people of his plans to hit Tiffany's. He planned to buy some pearls at the ritzy jewelry store as a Christmas gift for "my girl," as he described Spears. And he wasn't about to stop there. Timberlake explained that the pearls were "part of a whole package." While continuing to insist that she's still a virgin, Spears nevertheless has referred to Timberlake as "the perfect man for me." If he comes calling with that light-blue Tiffany's box, he may become even more perfect.
Thursday, November 09, 2000
Prince Harry invited to Britney's Party
dotmusic reported that Britney has lost interest in Britain's heir to the throne, Prince William, and has put his younger brother Prince Harry on her guest list instead. The singer was sending letters to William but they were apparently being intercepted by Buckingham Palace before they reached him. Now it's Harry that she is keen to meet. He has been invited to her special end-of-tour party, which takes place at London's Planet Hollywood next week and the Prince is keeping his fingers crossed that his school, Eton, will let him go. Apparently William is overseas. Thanks A51JM.
Britney heats up Christmas in New York
New York Daily News Online reported for the last six years, WHTZ (100.3 FM) has run the biggest and baddest pop Christmas show in town, Jingle Ball. Preformers include Ricky Martin, Britney Spears, Third Eye Blind, the Baha Men, Barenaked Ladies, 98 Degrees, MYA, Nine Days, Mandy Moore and Jessica Simpson. The concert will be held on December 14 at Madison Square Garden. Dotmusic at also reported more news of this. Thanks A51JM.
Britney responds about Madonna
What's up with Madonna ''Like a Virgin'' Ciccone and Britney ''Still a Virgin'' Spears? As EW.com reported earlier this week, the former's New York City miniconcert, held Nov. 5 at the Roseland Ballroom, included head scratching nods to the top 10 teen queen. Not only did Maddy sport a sleeveless black tee emblazoned with Britney's glittery name, she dedicated the ballad ''What It Feels Like for a Girl,'' from her latest album, ''Music,'' to the buxom Britster. ''It was a fun, lighthearted tribute,'' explains Madonna rep Liz Rosenberg. Britney responded with a deliberately ''aw shucks'' statement: ''She's my idol. For her to dedicate -- [even] ironically -- my favorite song on the album is incredibly flattering and sweet.'' But some present for the free performance thought Madonna's name check was less about giving props than putting a copycat, midriff baring upstart in her place. ''There are originators and duplicators,'' says hip hop bluesman Everlast, who opened the show with an acoustic set. ''And Madonna was just letting it be known, 'Don't be fooled by ''TRL.''' We all know who was doing this first, who made it all right for all these girls to dress skimpy.''
Britney on the Billboard Charts
For the week of November 18th, Britney's album "Oops!...I Did It Again" went down 3 spots to the #14 position on The Billboard 200 Album Chart while being on the chart for 25 weeks.
Wednesday, November 08, 2000
Britney Spears Autographed Ariel on Ty Trade
Collectiblez reported an autographed Britney Spears Ariel Beanie Baby has just sold on the Ty Trade auction website via http://www.tytrade.com. The bear managed to sell for $1,520 with 33 bids! The auction features a photo of the hang tag signed by Britney and also a photo of Britney in the process of signing the bear. The money from the auction goes towards the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatrics AIDS Foundation Auction.
Britney was supposed to be in "Little Nicky"
Chicago Sun Times reported that Britney Spears almost played Adam Sandler's angel mother in "Little Nicky," but at the last minute, director Steve Brill had second thoughts about casting her. "Originally, we thought [Spears] would be fun as the mother to the spawn of Satan," says Brill. "But then we thought it would just be a little strange. She brings a lot of baggage to the role." In fact, casting the teen queen mother of Sandler proved the most problematic part of the movie. "In an early draft, Adam Sandler, whose father is Satan, is sent to heaven to find his mother. And she's Susan Sarandon in a cottage--a wise, beautiful woman." In the end, it became Reese Witherspoon, whom Brill describes as "someone who was younger, but also warm and funny plus could act it a bit bitchier like a high school head cheerleader." Thanks A51JM.
Britney is not going to be in Grease 3
music365 reported that Britney Spears may not be playing a vamp in a new version of the hit movie Grease, but she is hot favourite to play a greaser in a vampire flick. The teen singer tops a wish list to play one of the all-singing, all-dancing undead in The Lost Girls, a belated sequel to the 1988 movie The Lost Boys, which starred Kiefer Sutherland and Jason Patric. Joel Schumacher, director of the first film, is currently working on the script of the follow-up, which will revolve round a gang of teenage biker girls who also happen to be vampires. Casting is still a long way off, but Schumacher has said that he would like the film to star singers who have yet to make the transition to Hollywood. Spears, meanwhile, will not be making Grease 3 with 'N Sync as earlier hinted in movie circles. RSO, the company which produced the money-spinning original film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John plus the flop sequel featuring Michelle Pfeiffer, have allegedly blocked any plans to revive the franchise. Thanks A51JM.
Britney Spears to Write Parable
Inside is reporting that Britney Spears is shopping a work of fiction. According to a publishing executive whose house was pitched the idea on Friday, Vigliano Associates agent David Vigliano is representing Spears and her mother, Lynne Spears, who plan to co-write a Mother's Day parable to be published by May 2001. Lynne is expected to make the rounds of publishers next week. (Britney is currently on tour in Europe.) According to an editor who was pitched the book, the trim-size gift book will be in the same vein as the bestseller The Christmas Box, by Richard Paul Evans. But instead of touting Noel, it will be all about daughters and mothers. Spears is no stranger to success in the book-publishing world. In May, Three Rivers Press published the paperback original Britney Spears' Heart to Heart, also written by Spears and her mother. A Crown executive estimates that sales are well over 150,000 copies.
Tuesday, November 07, 2000
Britney presenting at the 2000 Billboard Music Awards
PR Newswire had a press release that said Britney Spears is confirmed to be a presenter
at the 2000 Billboard Music Awards Live Tuesday, December 5 at 8:00 PM (ET
LIVE/PT Tape) from the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino.
Britney Thrice Pierced
New York Post reporeted that Britney Spears is turning herself into one hell of a sexpot. Warner Bros. online reports Britney, 18, who did a startling striptease act for the MTV Music Video Awards in September, had her nipples pierced in April while shooting a video in Hawaii. The pop tart, who recently moved to Gotham, already had a belly-button pierce, which she flaunted in the "Oops . . . I Did It Again" video. A rep for Spears didn't return calls.
Justin admits to dating Britney!
On The Rosie O' Donnell Show on Nov. 7th in answer to fan e-mail question: "Justin are really dating Britney Spears?" he said "Yes." To which the crowd cheered. This is the first time I think Justin has actually admitted to dating Britney...that I know of. Thanks to Angel19516.
Britney at #6 on The Lycos 50
Britney fell 1 spot to the #6 position on The Lycos 50, the 50 most popular user searches for the week ending November 4, 2000. Britney has been on the The Lycos 50 for 64 weeks now.
Monday, November 06, 2000
Britney Spears Live and More! in Stores Soon
Britney's new home video "Britney Spears Live and More!" will be released on 12/12 and the DVD will be in stores on 1/9. The video will include the concert taped from Hawaii for Britney's FOX TV special (including never before seen footage!), promotional videos ("Lucky", "Stronger" and "Oops! I Did It Again") and a few of her famous Saturday Night Live performance sketches.
Madonna wears Britney Spears T-Shirt
New York Post reported that Madonna played the Roseland Ballroom last night. While you'd be hard pressed to call her five-song set a concert, the brevity of the
engagement made little difference to the 3,000 fans who packed the club. No complaints were being muttered, since the show was a fan-appreciation freebie from the not-so Material Girl. The show opened with Madonna and her boy-toy
dance troupe on Roseland's secondary stage. Beneath a giant American flag, and on top of a '65 Ford pickup truck, stood Madonna, poised to sing the appropriate "Impressive Instant." The gap-toothed siren looked terrific in
her painted-on pleather pants, a tight tank top that sported the words "Britney Spears," a cowboy hat and boots. To go see the picture, go here. Thanks A51JM.
JuniorNet vote Britney Spears for President
JuniorNet announced they may not yet be able to vote, but kids know exactly who they'd like to see become the next President of the United States. While according to polls, their parents remain split on the upcoming election, more than 45 percent of the young JuniorNet members polled agreed that George W. Bush is the best man for the job. Al Gore received 27 percent of the votes, and nine percent of the kids polled voted for third party candidate Ralph Nader. Former Mouseketeer-turned-teen pop star Britney Spears scored a number of votes
making her the most popular female candidate among JuniorNet kids in the upcoming election. JuniorNet, the safest online service for kids aged 3-12, recently asked its members for their opinions on who will win the upcoming election. Below is a selection of the candid responses from children across the country. ``Who Should be the Next President of the United States?'' Thanks A51JM.
Britney performed at the Radio Music Awards
At the second annual Radio Music Awards from Las Vegas' Aladdin Resort on Saturday night, Britney Spears performed her new song Stronger live via satellite from Hanover, Germany. Britney's energetic stage routine in Germany stole the show.
Britney's Stronger on TRL Today
The world premiere for Britney's new video, Stronger is going to be on TRL is today. So be sure to watch TRL at 3:30PM EST today!
Update: Stronger debuted @ #3 on TRL today!
Sunday, November 05, 2000
Britney has 4th Highest Income Above All Celebrity Women
Forbes magazine rates Oprah above all celebrity women, estimating income last year for Pretty Woman actress Julia Roberts at
£34.5million, singer Shania Twain at £33million and pop starlet Britney Spears at £10million. Thanks SonicBS723.
Britney was on MTV's TRL in Milan
Zomba Records Singapore's official Britney site reported that Britney recently appeared on MTV's Total Request Live in Milan in front of thousands of fans, who have gathered in the Duomo Piazza (the most famous square in front of Il Duomo Cathedral). Britney greeted and waved to the adoring fans from the Balcony of the Mayor's office. The newspaper headline in Corriere della Sera was "Milan gives the Piazza Duomo over to Britney Spears"
Saturday, November 04, 2000
Vidcaps of Stronger Video
Britney's new video, Stronger premiered yesterday! We here at BritneySpears.org got up 200 Vidcaps of Stronger Video, so if you missed the video or have seen it and want to get more, go take a look at the vidcaps.
Britney on Z100's seventh annual Jingle Ball 2000
RollingStone.com reported that Britney Spears, Third Eye Blind, Ricky Martin, the Barenaked Ladies, the Baha Men, 98 Degrees, Mya and Nine Days will play Z100's seventh annual Jingle Ball 2000. The holiday concert is set for Dec. 14 at Madison Square Garden in New York City and will be hosted by Mandy Moore and Jessica Simpson. Additional celebrity hosts will be announced in coming weeks for the event. Tickets are $95, $75 and $60 and are available exclusively through Ticketmaster's Charge-by-phone at 212-307-7200. A portion of the proceeds from the event will go to the Ronald McDonald House and PAX charities. Thanks SonicBS723.
Friday, November 03, 2000
Britney Spears Partied in Leipzig, Germany
WENN reported that Britney Spears' night of cocktail drinking cost the sexy starlet a whopping $12,000 (£8,000). The OOPS...I DID IT AGAIN singer paid a fortune to take over a swanky German nightclub to celebrate Halloween, then spent the evening downing trendy cocktails - and stunned locals by dancing on a bartop. The curvy star lived it up while on tour in Leipzig, Germany, where she was seen smoking cigarettes and drinking vodka - in shocking contrast to her squeaky-clean public image. At the end of the night, the shaky star left the club holding a cocktail glass - and left her designer coat inside. An onlooker said, "Britney looked like a woman enjoying herself, not some little girl. She said she was having a ball." Also The Sun, MTV Asia, and dotmusic all reported stories about it. Thanks SonicBS723.
UPDATE: We got 45 pictures of Britney Partying in Leipzig, Germany, for you to check out.
Britney on Eminem's Notebook
RollingStone.com">RollingStone.com reported that for the first time in recent memory, Eminem is at a loss for words. The rapper was on a Delta Airlines flight from Cincinnati to New Orleans when a notebook containing his lyrics went missing. The notebook has a picture of Britney Spears on its front cover, and was in a shopping bag shopping bag which also contained a discman, headphones and CDs. The book is described as containing work that is "extremely important" to Eminem, and the rapper is offering "a very generous" reward for its return. Information should be sent found@eminem.com.
Britney Spears' Stalker Confesses in a Song
WENN reported that a man claiming to be Britney Spears stalker has owned up to the crime - and he's part of a shocking rock band whose work is published on the Internet. THE SUNBABIES' whole album, SUCK, is downloadable from website MP3.com and includes such titles as A LOVE SONG FOR BRITNEY, BRITNEY STRIPPED ON TV and BRITNEY SUCKS, SO CAN I. And fans have been shocked by the lyric on A Love Song For Britney which
reads, "You know that stalker who got arrested outside your house, that was me." Security was upped around the young singer when a stalker broke into her
Louisiana home and took pictures of himself sitting in her bath last month. The initially light-hearted tune takes a turn for the worse when the singer,
backed by gentle, lilting guitar melodies, croons, "Britney spears is a f ing c " and lays into the OOPS...I DID IT AGAIN singer for having "silicone tits." But one older fan is dismissive of the band, saying, "I hope Brit doesn't hear about this, she's had a bad enough time with stalkers already and it's bad news that someone is making fun of her ordeal." Thanks SonicBS723.
Listen to Britney's Music on your Cell Phone
WENN reported that now you can listen to Britney Spears, N'Sync, or even Limp Bizkit on your Sprint PCS [PCS] wireless Web phones while tapping out instant messages to your classmates. The latest wireless product from the folks in Kansas City - Sprint PCS My Music - will give not only teens, but anyone with a cell phone who can tell the difference between B flat and C sharp, the ability to create, manage and store digital music collections online. In partnership with Seattle-based HitHive, a digital music network provider, Sprint PCS is offering a product that HitHive CEO Mark Tucker said "will revolutionize the way people experience and purchase music." Music lovers come in all shapes and sizes, of course, but let's face it - even the most jaded Baby Boomer probably will admit they spent more money on Beatles albums when they were young than they do now. It's that insatiable teenage need for constant sensory stimulation that Sprint PCS is banking on to fuel the demand for My Music, said HitHive spokeswoman Cynthia Land. Thanks SonicBS723.
MTV Making the Video: Britney Spears Stronger
Britney Spears' new single will be Stronger and will be released soon. MTV's Making the Video will air Briteny Spears' Stronger video on today after TRL at 4:30 PM EST. Make sure you watch it! Now incase you miss it, the list of future air dates is below.
Future Air Dates include (updated!):
Sat Nov 04 11:00 AM
Sat Nov 04 10:00 PM
Sun Nov 05 7:00 AM
Mon Nov 06 12:30 PM
Mon Nov 06 3:00 PM
Tue Nov 07 9:00 AM
Wed Nov 08 1:00 AM
Thu Nov 09 10:30 PM
Fri Nov 10 7:00 AM
Thursday, November 02, 2000
Britney Interview and Live Footage on dotmusic
dotmusic has put up an conference that Britney had in the UK. You can watch the conference clip on RealVideo footage on their site. In the footage, Britney reveals her thoughts on the speculation surrounding her relationship with Prince William. When prompted about this she commented: "Who doesn't want to be a princess?" Moving on to firmer rumours about her love life, Britney confirms she is dating Justin N'Sync. She explains: "It's really cool to have someone who understands what you're going through because he's in the business too. We've known each other since we were very, very young. He's like my best friend." Thanks A51JM.
Britney appears on Sabrina The Teenage Witch
Melissa Joan Hart appeared in Britney's video for (You Drive Me) Crazy and now the reigning princess of pop drops by Sabrina The Teenage Witch to return the favor. When Sabrina's 18th birthday comes along, her father surprises her with an invitation to live with him in Paris. Looking forward to her senior year with Harvey and Valerie, she turns him down. Suddenly everything starts going wrong, Valerie has to live with her parents in Alaska, Mr. Kraft is made principal, and Harvey's new friend is coming between them. Feeling lonely and unloved, Sabrina decides to take her father's offer and move to his apartment in the Eiffel Tower. When Sabrina is feeling low, she admits to her father that she really wanted to go to the Britney Spears concert. To cheer her up he conjures the teen pop star into their living room for a private show. After a chat and some dancing, Sabrina decides she might not have made the right decision. The one and only Britney Spears guest stars on a rerun from last year, on Sabrina The WB Friday, 8:30/7:30c.
Britney on the Billboard Charts
For the week of November 11th, Britney's album "Oops!...I Did It Again" went up 1 spot to the #11 position on The Billboard 200 Album Chart while being on the chart for 24 weeks.
Wednesday, November 01, 2000
Info About Britney's New Video
Heather let us know that today on TRL news on Britney Spears spoke about her new video "Stronger". She said that it is her strongest video yet, something never done, hope that everyone likes it as she hasn't gotten chance to check it out yet. CARSON goes on to say that the world premiere for Britney's new video on TRL is Monday November 6th.
So things ro remember about the new video "Stronger":
1.) MAKING THE VIDEO "STRONGER" FRIDAY NOV. 3RD AT 4:30PM
2.) WORLD PREMIERE OF "STRONGER" ON TRL MONDAY NOV. 6TH AT 3:30PM
Britney Spears to Host American Music Awards
Reuters reported that Britney Spears, who stole the show at the recent MTV Video Music Awards by performing a sexy striptease routine, will host the American Music Awards next January, organizers said on Wednesday. The ceremony, in its 28th year, will take place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on January 8. Nominations will be announced on November 13. Spears, who turns 19 next month, will be the show's youngest host since 1989 when 18-year-old pop siren Debbie Gibson shared the job with Anita Baker, Kenny Rogers and Rod Stewart. Spears is currently on a concert tour of Europe, promoting her hit album, ``Oops! ... I Did It Again.''
Britney sells pictures for AIDS charity
Independent News reported that Sir Elton John, Bryan Adams, Britney Spears, Hussein Chalayan, Kylie Minogue and Naomi Campbell are among 50 celebrities, artists and designers who have turned in photographs that they have personally taken to be auctioned off to raise money for Aids and HIV organisations. One snap selected from each contributor will be signed and auctioned today at the Imagination Gallery in
London. The proceeds will be distributed by Fashion Acts to HIV and AIDS related charities. The photographs will be on display at the Mulberry store on New Bond Street from 6 November and will then be exhibited at Harrods in December. Thanks A51JM.
BMG Selling Britney's Music On Napster
Associated Press reported
under a deal announced Tuesday, Bertelsmann said it was teaming with the Napster service to develop what the partners characterized as a new, secure membership-based distribution system that will guarantee payments to artists.
In exchange, the German media giant will drop its lawsuit against Napster once the new system is in place. Bertelsmann will also loan Napster money, make its music catalog available, and gain the right to buy a stake in the company. Bertelsmann's move marks a sharp break with other members of the music industry, which have sued Napster for copyright infringement and sought to have the service shut down. A court decision is expected in the coming weeks. Thanks A51JM.
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