[137] In less than a month, it became the ninth best-selling album of 2008 in the country, selling 143,000 copies, and one of the top ten best-selling digital albums of the year with over 10,100 downloads. [16], In July 2008, it was confirmed that Spears was in the process of recording her sixth studio album. [47] "Circus" was a major part on the Circus Starring Britney Spears (2009), as the opening number of the show. "Circus is a little bit lighter than Blackout. "It's Britney, bitch!" is one of the most brilliant opening lines in the history of pop music taken from one of the 21st century's defining records, Spears' fifth album Blackout. ", "Britney's 'Circus' video: Sensation or sideshow? Fans have been concerned about the 41-year-old pop artist in recent months, with some . [48] It featured acrobats taking the stage and spinning on giant rings in the air. The song was mixed by Serban Ghenea at MixStar Studios in Virginia. It refers to both her life being a metaphorical circus, and also her fondness for the actual big-top show. I Did It Again Era 3 Britney Era 4 In the Zone Era 5 Blackout Era 6 Circus Era 7 Femme Fatale Era 8 Britney Jean Era 9 Glory Era 10 Other Songs .Baby One More Time Era .Baby One More Time (You Drive Me) Crazy Sometimes Soda Pop Born to Make You Happy [43][46] Despite its "fun" nature, it was criticized for appearing to "revisit the Lolita persona of "Baby One More Time". She then made her feature film debut in Longshot (2001) as a cameo, portraying a flight attendant. Video marketing. Britney Spears in her 'Baby One More Time' music video. The album consists of electropop and dance-pop. Build a site and generate income from purchases, subscriptions, and courses. There is no place for apology or humble platitudes. "[11] "Circus" was nominated at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards in the category of Choice Music: Single, but lost to Miley Cyrus's "The Climb". [64] The public was allowed to vote for their favorite short story, which would be produced into an animated music video. [33] As of May 2020, "Circus" has generated over 212 million streams in the US. [117] Slant Magazine's Eric Henderson shared a similar sentiment, suggesting that the album's "self-actualization" gave off a "hollow" feel through the majority of the record. The song was met with positive response from critics, who complimented its hook and empowering lyrics, deeming it a return of form and a "comeback" single for Spears. [22] The tour commenced on March 3, 2009, in New Orleans' New Orleans Arena and finished on November 29, in Adelaide's Adelaide Entertainment Centre. It was, Britney Spears Medley byRockwellIt the Musical Cast (Ft.E.K. It rated it appropriate for age 13 and up, but made no specific mention of 'If U Seek Amy'. List of Britney Spears Songs Contents 1 .Baby One More Time Era 2 Oops!. Share to Pinterest. scratches, cracks, or holes. [143][144] In Japan, the album peaked at number five on the Oricon Albums Chart and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). [68] Her performance on The X Factor was watched by an average of 11,880,000 citizens in the UK. [25] On December 8, 2008, "Circus" entered the Australian Singles Chart at number 15, becoming the "Highest Debut" of the week. By Katie Hasty. More By Britney Spears Circus (Deluxe Version) 2008. 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Written by Dr. Luke, Claude Kelly and Benny Blanco, "Circus" is a metaphor for the public's perception of Spears' life. Kill the Lights. The court placed her under a conservatorship led by her father Jamie Spears and attorney Andrew Wallet, giving them complete control of her assets. [150][142][151][152] Furthermore, the album reached the top ten in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. Includes news, biography, photos, tour dates, audio, and video. Even more interestingly, reputed incoming FCC Chair Julius Genachowski is a founding board member of Common Sense. [94] It debuted and peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100. From a young age, Britney was always fixing to be a star with idols such as Madonna, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston, the young Britney could always be heard singing, no matter what else was going on around her. $34.99 ($20.58/Fl Oz) Only 2 left in stock - order soon. The video continues with a series of intercut scenes, such as Spears in slow motion in front of a shower of sparks, her surrounded by a pair of lions and in front of an elephant. Target's new Fine'ry perfumes have designer dupes you need to know about Target's new Fine'ry perfumes have designer dupes you need to know about; Save over $1,100 on this 65'' LG Smart TV today . "Circus" was performed on December 2, 2008, at American morning talk show Good Morning America, along with "Womanizer". . I was just bored and liked the song !!!! "Circus" debuted and peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100; consequently, Circus became Spears' first album since her debut Baby One More Time (1999) to have two top-ten singles. Transitioning from the "darker and more urban" themes of her fifth studio album Blackout (2007), Spears wanted to make her next project "a little bit lighter". It was a cool way to get people dancing and having fun, but also to have a slight message underneath of it all. Britney Spears videography. A caption from Spears shouted out Channel Tres: Part 2 . [102] The song peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100,[103] making Circus Spears' first album since Baby One More Time to produce three top-20 singles. Britney_Spears_Circus Movies Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. [54], Spears commented on the title of Circus: "I like the fact that you're always on the edge of your seat when you're at a circus. Circus is the second single from Circus album of American singer Britney Spears. It's pretty intense. Or you know, possibly both". [32] It became the 10th best-selling digital single of 2009, selling 5.5 million copies worldwide. by Rebecca Cukier Posted on May 15, 2020 at 7:29 pm. You're just really engulfed in what's going on around . [28] Lil Jon,[29] Rodney Jerkins,[30] Sean Garrett,[31] and Taio Cruz[32] announced they were working with Spears, though their songs weren't included on the final track listing. She is then seen holding a top hat in front of her face, while doves fly out of another hat. [82][l] The song has sold over 3,500,000 digital downloads in the United States. ", "Complete List Of MTV Video Music Award Nominees", "Britney Spears' 'Circus' Video Taken To Task By PETA, But Trainers Insist Animals Were Treated Well", "How Do You Do, Fellow Kids? The artist's new album, "Circus," is out today (Dec. 2) via Jive. With Wynk Music, you will not only enjoy your favourite MP3 songs online, but you will also have access to our hottest playlists such as English Songs, Hindi Songs, Malayalam Songs, Punjabi Songs, Tamil Songs, Telugu Songs. Womanizer (Director's Cut) Britney Spears. Britney Spears. [33] "Mmm Papi" draws elements from a 1960s go-go rock guitar, as well as Latin pop and dancehall themes. [27] Danja reported that he worked on tracks at the Chalice Recording Studios in Los Angeles, while Spears recorded them at the Glenwood Place Studios in Burbank, California. The song's lyrics talk about being an entertainer and putting on shows. Set on Mars, Spears dons a tight-fitting red jumpsuit. [138] In March 2009, the album was certified triple platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA). [48] She then ran into the center of the main stage, surrounded by jets of smoke, to enter a golden cage and perform "Piece of Me". ", Conway Recording Studios, Los Angeles, CA, Glenwood Place Studio, Burbank, CA and Chalice Studios, Los Angeles, CA. As the video ended, Spears started to descend from the ceiling on a suspended platform, wearing a cheetah headdress, a ringmaster jacket, black shorts, high-heeled boots and carrying a whip. The teeny tiny red sports bra and shorts donned showed off the singers insane body as she kick-boxed and engaged in push-ups, with the views to the video now sitting at over 2.7 million. ", "Britney cracks her whip for 'Circus' video! [147] The album was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI). 12/10/2008. [38] It incorporates lyrical themes previously acknowledged in Spears' work: "Circus" and "Kill the Lights" discuss fame, much like "Piece of Me" (2007),[35] while "Womanizer" and "Shattered Glass" talk about a womanizing man. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. You're never bored. On December 9, 2008, animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) issued a press release condemning Spears for using "cruelly trained lions and elephants" and demanding her to "stop using exotic animals in her videos and concerts once and for all". [48] The show began with a video introduction featuring Perez Hilton as Queen Elizabeth I, welcoming the audience to the circus. In 1998, Spears's first music video "Baby One More Time", in which she chose to dress as a Catholic schoolgirl, propelled her to superstardom. 2nd press on Clear vinyl. On December 9, 2008, animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) issued a press release condemning Spears for using "cruelly trained lions and elephants" and demanding her to "stop using exotic animals in her videos and concerts once and for all". [84] Internationally, it reached number one in Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Israel, Norway, Sweden and Turkey, and on the European Hot 100 Singles. It was directed by Francis Lawrence, who previously worked with Spears on the music video for her 2001 single "I'm a Slave 4 U". Its electronic dance elements were compared by PopJustice to those of Spears' earlier single "Break the Ice" (2008). [69] Spears premiered the second single "Circus" alongside "Womanizer" at the Big Apple Circus on Good Morning America on December 2. The music videos from Spears's seventh and eighth studio albums, Femme Fatale (2011) and Britney Jean (2013), respectively, have all received acclaim from critics and fans alike. A supportive ex-boyfriend! [109] Its Dave Meyers-directed accompanying music video portrays Spears as an aristocrat at a polo mansion, who's involved in a love triangle with two polo players. CREATIVE. 4 Favorites. "[9] Chris Williams of Billboard in its single review appreciated the song for surrounding Spears with "an electronic cyberpop landscape". Circus produced four singles. [53][54], Credits and personnel are adapted from the Circus album liner notes.[59]. [27] It was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for sales over 70,000 units. [113], Upon its release, Circus received generally favorable reviews from music critics. Collections; . The Circus singer was keeping her 24.2 million followers entertained as she worked her smokeshow body in a tiny orange crop top with puff sleeves yes, the abs were on show, with Britney also seen tugging down her tiny white shorts in parts of the footage. I Did It Again (2000) and Britney (2001), wrote and produced "If U Seek Amy". I Did It Again: The Best of Britney Spears, Britney Spears' Guide to Semiconductor Physics, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Britney_Spears_videography&oldid=1142413549, CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Episode: "Aww, Here It Goes to Hollywood: Part 2", Episode: "Rosario Dawson, Britney Spears", This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 07:08. [81] It debuted at number 96 on the US Billboard Hot 100 before leaping to the summit the following week, breaking the record for the largest leap on the chart. This item: Britney Spears Circus Fantasy Eau De Parfum Spray, 1.7-Ounce. It was also the opening number of the Circus Starring Britney Spears (2009), where she was dressed in a ringmistress outfit, designed to represent a metamorphosis. [24] "Circus" also reached the top 10 in Sweden and the top 20 in Austria, Czech Republic, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. [13] Kelly commented that "Circus" was "a cool way to get people dancing and having fun", but also have a slight message. [62] MTV aired a 90-minute documentary Britney: For the Record on November 30, documenting her return. 1st press on Clear With White and Gold Swirl vinyl. [5][6][7] However, it became her first studio album not to debut atop the US Billboard 200debuting at number twobut nevertheless produced "Gimme More", Spears' first Billboard Hot 100 top-three hit since her debut "Baby One More Time" (1998). On November 27, Spears performed "Womanizer" live at the 2008 Bambi Awards in Offenburg, Germany, where she received an award for Best International Pop Star. Beaux Raymond Drops Jaws In Poolside Red Bikini Throwback, Olivia Dunnes Rival Breckie Hill In Her Plunge Top Shows Busty View, Chrissy Teigen Apologizes For One Boob But Warns Instagram To Not Be Rude, Taysha Adams Explains Why She Kept Zac Clark Breakup Details Private, Lindsie Chrisley Remembers Days Before Parents Bond Hearing: High Hopes, Jack Harlow Has Pete Davidson To Thank For His Appearance On SNL, Kindly Myers Strips Off Her Clothes In The Snow: Yes, It Was Cold, barely appearing at a virtual dinner part. Circus is the sixth studio album by American singer Britney Spears. [6][7], "Circus" is an uptempo electropop and dance-pop song, with a stomp box beat and elements of pop rock. In June, Spears announced she would tour Australia for the first time; she was also rumored to tour South America, though her manager Adam Leber denied this despite their efforts to do so. (Like-like-like-like a circus)[Chorus]All eyes on me in the center of the ringJust like a circusWhen I crack that whip, everybody gon' tripJust like a circusDon't stand there watchin' me, follow meShow me what you can doEverybody let go, we can make a dance floorJust like a circusAll eyes on me in the center of the ringJust like a circusWhen I crack that whip, everybody gon' tripJust like a circusDon't stand there watchin' me, follow meShow me what you can doEverybody let go, we can make a dance floorJust like a circus Wallpaper: https://unsplash.com/ Contact / Demo Submissions: contact@7clouds.org Demos / Music Submissions: https://7clouds.edmdistrict.com Licensing / Sync Requests: licensing@7clouds.org#BritneySpears #Circus #Lyrics [51] Spears included the song on her current residency show in Las Vegas, Britney: Piece of Me. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. [66] The week prior to the album's release, Spears performed in several countries as a part of the Circus Promo Tour. 1 single, "Womanizer" and the title track from her "Circus" album. [22], On December 20, 2008, "Circus" debuted at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 due to digital sales of over 212,000 units. There are also scenes of Spears singing with the top hat, wearing a nude body stocking in front of a red curtain, with a spotlight on her. Interestingly though, Spears has since deleted . Britney even admitted shed lost weight as a result of missing Asghari COVID-19 has separated the couple, although theyre now reunited. [33], Writing for USA Today, Steve Jones applauded Spears for being "resilient" and "[knowing] who she is as a singer" and not "[wasting] time searching for artistic direction or overthinking her appeal. [17][18] Since it was originally included on Spears' fifth studio album Blackout (2007), "Radar" had already been recorded on November 8, 2006, the day after Spears filed for divorce from Kevin Federline, at the Sony Music Studios in New York City. Britney Spears | LUCKY T-Shirt | Music Video, Pop Music, 2000s, Oops! [52][53] In its lyrics, Spears lets the subject know he is on her radar, while she lists the qualities the man has. Share to Facebook. The chorus begins with an electronic sound,[12] while she compares herself, as well as performing to being on the center of a circus ring. Canadian trio Let's Go to War co-wrote and produced the track "Mmm Papi". [12] Dan Cairns of The Sunday Times named it one of the standout tracks of the album, along with "If U Seek Amy" and "Mannequin". Crunchy and. [41] It was also nominated for Best Video in the MTV Europe Music Awards 2009, but lost to Beyonc's "Single Ladies". The music video, directed by Francis Lawrence, was released on December 4, 2008. Ratings. [163] Australian tour promoter Paul Dainty denied the allegations,[164] while Spears' manager responded via his Twitter account by saying: "It's unfortunate that one journalist in Perth didn't enjoy the show last night. The video received positive reviews from critics, but was criticized by PETA for featuring "cruelly trained animals". [33] "Mannequin" is a trip hop-influenced dance-pop track; while being noted for its "risky" and "futuristic" nature, it has also been suggested that Spears' vocals sound "lifeless". The video received positive reviews from critics, but was criticized for featuring "cruelly trained animals"; however, those claims were dismissed.
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