Too much Britney news, not enough time. There's only one way to handle this barrage of information: Bullets.
·BritneySpears.com will be re-opening its doors for the first time in over two years with a completely revamped image. According to my countdown, this should be happening in little over one half hour. Who knows what will be offered...Rehearsal videos, sneak peek sound clips? I'm freaking out, y'all.
·The video for Womanizer is premiering at the END of 20/20 tonight at 11 P.M. EST. Watch accordingly.
·After the world premiere, the video will be streamed on Britney.com. But it won't be the same--Oh, no. The internet version (assuming iTunes and YouTube) will be the Director's Cut. What's that mean? According to Britannica:
It means this version will be more, longer, sexier. We can never have enough Britney! I sure as hell can't...·Want some one-on-one time with Princess B? Give her a ring at 310.341.4438 and listen to the message! That's right...The B Line! Listen here for the recorded message.
The scent - described in a press release as being "all about expressing the many, mysterious sides of a woman" - will hit stores January 2009. In the television ad, Spears, 26, will appear through trees in a forest and ask, "What do you have to hide?"·Britney's new documentary chronicling her return to glory will debut on MTV on November 30th.
There are truly no words to describe this moment aside from:
OMGOMGOMG.
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November 30th. MTV.
ABC is really sticking it to us this time around. Give it to me already! Click to make it big. Props to B for already making a video better than "Gimme More" by featuring more than one outfit!
When I first heard Annie was doing a Richard X-produced cover of "2 Of Hearts," I figured it would be amazing.
Now that the track is available for all to hear, I have deduced that the track is in fact, uh-mazing.
It's a properly jazzed-up edition of the Stacey Q original. By that, I mean "jazzy" as used by the older generation, meaning showy and flashy. It is also quite a gay little number. Here, I use the term in the modern sense. It is indeed homosexual.
Have I mentioned that "2 Of Hearts" is nearly a work of perfection?
The fact remains that the track will not be found on the tracklisting of Don't Stop. Annie's "people" said that the track doesn't fit the general feel of the album. Having heard the album already, I can confirm that it doesn't, though I never really understood the problem with "fitting" on albums.
While a song may be sonically dissimilar from the rest of the album, does that fact discredit its value? Should it not still see the light of day? "Long Hot Summer" was surely an ill fitting choice for Chemistry, but wasn't that still a brilliant album? And isn't it still a major pop injustice that "State Of Grace" was left off of Britney's Blackout?
Yes and yes. Case closed. Listen to "2 Of Hearts" as much as possible, and maybe they shall reconsider.
DL (Right click - save as): Annie - 2 Of Hearts
So, I've got to get something off of my chest...It's not quite a confession, but not a proud moment either. There's a certain song that I've been absolutely adoring lately. Not just for now, but for the past two months. Literally. The song in question? The flop-tastic "Whatever U Like" by Miss Nicole "Poon" Scherzazingagger.
There are reasons plentiful to be shaking your enraged fist at the screen at this point. The track is unoriginal for one, and to anyone unaware, check out Chili's unreleased track "Straight Jack 'Em" with Missy Elliot.
Doesn't stop there, though. The next offending rip was from Kelis' "Blindfold Me." Not that it's a coincidence--both tracks share the same producer: Polow Da Don.
Riding high off of the skanky-sweet success of PCD's fairly brilliant debut album, Nicole Scherzinger's eyes were set firmly on a solo recording career in 2007. An album was in the works, singles were being selected, and success seemed only one solid floor-filler away from forcing everyone in America to finally memorize her dreaded last name. Thus, "Whatever U Like" was born.
Far from a standard booty shaker though, "Whatever U Like" features several elements combined into one: Multiple breakdowns, playful lyrical round-a-bouts, and a seriously addictive chorus. Lyrical moments of genius were found in the verse bits, including "First stop, let me drop, pop like a helicop', pay attention to me while I show you the scenario."
The track debuted during the last week in August, around the same time that "Gimme More" burst out of the stratosphere. To promote, Nicole would be performing as the final artist of the pre-VMA ceremony. On a night during which Britney's comeback would provoke an onsalught of media scrutiny for her shaky performance, Nicole too displayed an equally unbalanced effort: Her vocals were jittery and nervewrecked; her moves unfocused. The entire ensemble provided a perfect example of why live vocals do not always "qualify" a performance. Instead of making the song come alive, the microphone proved a huge stalling point for Nicole. Promotion soon stalled, and the single never lifted off the airwaves. It peaked on the Hot 100 at #104, took a quick dip in and out of the clubs, and was never to be heard from again.
Fast forward to September '08. Purely by accident, I stumbled across the video for "Whatever U Like" while perusing (note: procrastinating) through YouTube. After an initial eye roll, it suddenly hit me: This song was worth more than a passing moment! It's got a well-crafted video in its defense. If you can get past the "Ring The Alarm" bells and whistles and more expected ass-and-tits shots, thre are still about a half-dozen moments of genius, including grungy cinematography that wavers somewhere between low budget film and art house.
Faisal of Ohh! Crapp... is doing us all a great civic duty by taking on the monumental task of compiling any and all "Womanizer" remixes available into one tidy post. But it's not that he's simply compiling...he's asking for help from everyone! Anyone willing to put their own spin on Britney's latest can contribute their mixes, and some bigger acts such as The Teenagers and Loose Shuus have already contributed!
Head over to Ohh! Crapp... now to see all of the mixes that have been submitted already. The electro-dazzling Dominik von Werdt mix is already a surefire success with me, while the Loose Shuus mix is a glorious, glamorous combination of '80's teased game show theme songs and space-age vocal detailing.
Oh yeah! While you're there, make sure you check out the "Break the Ice" remix by Rochelle. It's official, but was left off of the final single. Juicy!
Britney is in New York City right now to promote "Womanizer," and has quite unexpectedly dropped into Z100 for an interview with JJ on Elvis Duran, during which she revealed that Circus is finished and that she will be going on a W-O-R-L-D TOUR next year!
She also confirmed that she found the "Piece Of Me" video to be one of her less wonderful videos, and was confused as to why she kept winning for the track. OH! And she said there's more room to go further with her videos! Eeee!
Actually, I'm just reiterating everything she said and finding it impossible to type in this sort of hurried panic, so perhaps you should just follow the link and listen or WATCH the interview right here!
Alright, I can't get this information in fast enough, but try I will.
So Britney shot the video for "Womanizer" at the Elevate Lounge in LA yesterday. According to BreatheHeavy, she plays the role of a waitress, with tattoos running down her arm and a long black wig. Additional dancers also arrived in waitress attire. So far, it sounds quite "Gimme More," though I have a feeling this one's going to involve a plot.
Why? Because it has now been officially confirmed that the director will be none other than Joseph Khan, responsible for the videos for "Toxic" and "Stronger." Fuck yes!
And as I said before, "Womanizer" is going live in less than 12 hours. Britney's main website just shot off an e-mail confirming this, as well as a n ew blog post with this little zinger: "Oh, and check back in a few hours for a little somethin' somethin'." I don't know what it will be, but usual, I'll be keeping watch.
For now, the official artwork:
It's so close I can taste it!
Alright, this time...it's official. "Womanizer" is debuting tomorrow at 6 A.M. on 96.1 KISS Morning Freak Show. Set your alarm clocks!
Less than 24 hours...Are you ready for what's next?
You'd think these matters would be handled more professionally when it comes to Jive Records.
In a truly perplexing twist of events, "Womanizer," the first confirmed single from Britney Spears' upcoming Circus, was intended to be premiered today, September 22nd. As of 11 A.M. EST, the track is still nowhere to be found. When it came time to play the track on German radio station 89.0 RTL last night, the announcers fumbled around for minutes and stated that the track was still being mixed by Britney's management, and that the single would not be mastered until later this week.
Additionally, the release date for "Womanizer" has been removed from Zomba's official page.
EDIT: I just got off the phone with a rep from Z100, who said: "We don't have it, so it's not going to happen today...Hopefully soon."
EDIT 2 @ 11:39 AM: From Britney's official site:
I know, I know... I'm bummed about "Womanizer" being MIA, too! Just got the official word from Jive — they're putting the finishing touches on "Womanizer" as I write this! Oh, and I hear it's going to be the best damn B track to date. So if I had the choice between hearing a so-so song today and waiting for a kick-ass tune? Um, kick-ass tune, please! And I assure you—the second it's ready, you'll hear the REAL thing here on Britney.com. Those little leaks out there? NOT IT. Remember loves — if it's not here, it's not legit!
Around 1 P.M. today, 107.5 FM The River leaked 37 seconds of Britney's upcoming single "Womanizer," due out on the radios on Monday. The snippet was recorded through a cell phone and, according to later coverage by MTV, features a rough mix of the song that will not be the final sound. Jive has been doing an incredible job protecting her new music as of late, including reports that her CD's are being brought back in safes after dance recitals!
Thoughts so far?
It's not "Gimme More" perfection, but it's still brilliant. From what I can hear, the song sounds quite similar to a less rock edged version of Jamelia's "Beware of the Dog," featuring loads of "whoo"-ing and a chanty disco chorus. Judging by the beat alone, it has all the makings of one fierce video. Three more days and we shall soon hear it in full!
As if the single and album news wasn't enough to render me into a babbling puddle of fandom and goo, the official Britney site updated with this little message:
OMG. So, do you want the good news or the great news first? Good news is that BRITannica's back, bitches. Sorry for being MIA, but I still love you. GREAT news is that the album rumors are true!!! Brit will be releasing her sixth studio album, Circus, on her 27th birthday, Dec. 2. And the best part?? First single off the record hits NEXT WEEK on Sept. 22! The track is called "Womanizer," and I freakin' loves it. The album features collabs with Dr. Luke, Bloodshy & Avant, Danja and more. I'm hyperventilating... SO EXCITED!!! This is Britney's year, bitches! The icing on the cake would be an official tour annoucement, and I'll bet you my signed copy of ...Baby One More Time that it happens. So tell me, what do YOU think "Womanizer" might be about? I got a thousand guesses...
The press release from Jive themselves:
Britney Spears has arranged a wonderful birthday present for herself: her sixth studio album, Circus, due for release Dec. 2 – the day she turns 27, her label announced Monday.
Coming so soon after her triple victory – for video of the year, best female video and best pop video for "Piece of Me" – at MTV's Video Music Awards on Sept. 7, Circus follows up her well-received 2007 album Blackout and continues the upward spiral the sometimes-troubled pop star has been experiencing.
The Outsyders, described by Spears's label, Jive records, as an up-and-coming Atlanta production team, have produced the first single from the album, "Womanizer," which will drop Sept. 22.
Other producers and writers with a hand in the album, according to Jive, include Dr. Luke (writer-producer of the title track, "Circus"), Danja, Max Martin, Bloodshy & Avant and Guy Sigsworth – who's collaborated with such other artists as Madonna, Alanis Morissette and Bjork.
According to the ever-reliable PopJustice!, The title of the new single by the greatest five-piece pop girl group post-00's era of all time known more commonly as Girls Aloud, is "The Promise."
There....coupled with the announcement of the Britney album arriving late fourth quarter '08 and BoA's American debut, it is officially The Best Week Ever In Pop '08©.
Just published in OK! Magazine:
Her next album, which OK! can exclusively reveal will be released by late December, has to be a monster hit to sustain her comeback, and all signs indicate that it will deliver.
“It’s my best work ever,” Britney proudly told OK!.
I realize that MuuMuse is slowly dwindling down into a Britney fan site, but work with me people. As Russell Brand remarked, we're watching the female Christ resurrected, and all without the messy nonsense involving stigmata!
Britney Spears has just returned from a photoshoot with famed fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier, who has already worked extensively with Brit Brit in the past. His work is incredible, resulting in some of B's more iconic photographs including the one above. What's it for? Let's wait and see!
Here we go again: The 25th Video Music Awards, the annual celebration of self-indulgence that only continues to lower our expectations with each coming year.
This year, we were treated to host Russell Brand, a lesser known English trash-talking personality. Kicking off with what was surely the most political monologue of the award show’s history, Brand pleaded for the audience to vote for Obama while scolding America for electing “that retarted cowboy fellow.” Thanks for the input, Englishman…Very influential. For anyone who didn’t see it, the humorless, shout-happy series of awkward statements unfolded like a Sarah Silverman performance missing the funny.
That however, was not Brand’s finest hour, which was actually the two remaining hours spent harping on the promise rings worn by the Jonas Brothers. When I say two, I mean it—each time the man was given an opportunity to speak, he took a jab, the insults growing worse each time. It was no surprise then that the audience erupted in loud cheers when Jordin Sparks decided to break from her speech and defend her own ring, declaring: “I just have one thing to say about promise rings. It’s not bad to wear promise rings…Not everybody wants to be a slut.” Overgeneralization? Surely. Deserved? Absolutely.
As for the performances, most were generally sub-par: Rihanna’s opening “Thriller”-esque rip-off made her forgettable as always, T-Pain and Lil’ Wayne were far less than inspiring, and Kanye West’s final smoke-and-lights moment left me rather unfulfilled. Some even bombed, namely Katy “Ur So Gay” Perry and her hideously bland rendition of “Like a Virgin.” I have just one question to ask you, Ms. Perry: Is that a banana on your shoulder, or are you just completely untalented?
The rocker chicks generally fared better: Pink pulled out a rather fierce rendition of her snotty kiss-off track, “So What?” with the help of pyrotechnics and breakaway glass, while Paramore kept true to form while performing their endlessly catchy single, “Misery Business.”
I’ll even award some modest golf claps to Christina Aguilera for fitting that pin-up friendly bosom into a form-fitting, futuristic PVC outfit (which, by the way, was rather “Toxic” of you, Miss Aguilera) while performing an electro-tinged rendition of her “classic” “Genie In A Bottle” along with her new single, “Keeps Getting Better.”
The actual awards went by (as they often do) greatly unnoticed, though one of the most genuine moments came when German pop-rockers Tokio Hotel scored a miraculous win over their competition, including Miley Cyrus. As the group trotted up to the stage and sputtered out their acceptance speech in broken English, few could help but coo at their adorable bout of breathless gratitude.
However, as we all know, this night was truly about my queen; my dearly damaged damsel, Miss Britney Spears. Didn’t she look stunning? Even some uninterested viewers around me forked over some halfhearted kudos once she appeared. While she didn’t perform, she never had to: Britney Spears makes the VMA’s. She smiled and looked pretty, walking away with her first, second, and third Moon Man of her career, all while awarding the haters a well deserved “Fuck You” for counting her out in the first place. Some are angered by Brit's triple victory, and I certainly agree...I mean, shouldn't the award go to a more established, credible artist such as Katy Perry or Miley Cyrus?
Exactly. Get over it. The VMA's have been as dead as their hosting network for years.
After all, this year’s show will be remembered for nothing, except for the moment when Britney finally brought her sexy back.
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Photo credits:
#1: Photo by Jordan Strauss/WireImage.com
#2: MTV/Getty Images
#3: UntouchableBritney.net
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| Britney Spears-Womanizer |
| Girls Aloud-The Promise |
| BoA-Eat You Up |
| Annie-2 Of Hearts |
| Alesha Dixon - The Boy Does Nothing |
| Grace Jones-William's Blood |
| Janelle Monae - Many Moons |
| Kaskade-Move For Me |
| Lorraine-Tell It All |
| Frankmusik-3 Little Words |
