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More than any other single artist, Britney Spears was the driving force behind the return of teen pop in the late '90s. The blockbuster success of the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys certainly paved the way for her own commercial breakthrough, but Spears didn't just become a star -- she was a bona fide pop phenomenon. Not only did she sell millions of records, she was a media fixture regardless of what she was (or wasn't) doing; among female singers of the era (many of whom... » More
Britney, Justin Join Madonna In Los Angeles
Madonna had a little help from some friends at the Los Angeles stop of her Sticky and Sweet tour last night (Nov. 6) at Dodger Stadium, as both Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake turned up as...
November 07, 2008

Britney's Back?
Britney Spears' single, "Womanizer," rocketed to No. 1. Do you think her upcoming album "Circus" will do the same?
October 27, 2008

Spears Scores Record-Setting Hot 100 Jump
Another week, another record-breaking jump to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Britney Spears makes a near-maximum 96-1 rise with "Womanizer," returning to the top of the list for the first time since...
October 15, 2008

New Britney Spears Single Hits Radio
"Womanizer," the first single from Britney Spears' upcoming album "Circus," hit U.S. radio outlets this morning. The track, produced by up-and-coming Atlanta team the Outsyders, has a thick, synthy...
September 26, 2008

Britney Makes December Date For 'Circus'
Fresh off winning three top awards at last weekend's MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears has confirmed she will release a new album before year's end. "Circus" is due Dec. 2 via Jive; the first...
September 15, 2008

VMAs: The Top 10 Things You Didn't See On TV
After winning three Moonmen, including video of the year, Britney Spears got cold feet before she met the press. She peeked into the media room with personal assistants and camera crew in tow, then...
September 08, 2008

VMA Video Of The Year?
Britney Spears, Jonas Brothers, the Pussycat Dolls, Chris Brown and the Ting Tings are all vying for this year's MTV Video Music Award for video of the year. Who do you think will win?
August 22, 2008

Britney: New, 'More Urban' Album Due In '09
Britney Spears says her next Jive album will be out in between six and nine months and that "I think it is more urban," she says in an interview with OK! Magazine. "I'm writing every day, right here...
August 13, 2008

Britney Spending Summer In The Studio
Britney Spears is "spending her summer in the recording studio" to work on her next album, according to a statement from Jive Records and the artist's manager, Larry Rudolph.
July 16, 2008

K-Fed Lawyer: Spears' Expanded Visits Recognize 'Progress'
Britney Spears will have expanded visits with her sons following a child-custody hearing that went off without a hitch Tuesday, capping a three-month period of relative calm and stability for the...
May 06, 2008

Britney Sets The 'Record' Straight On MTV
Want to know what was going through Britney Spears' head during her darkest days? Tune in to MTV's 90-minute exclusive documentary "Britney: For the Record" to find out.
October 09, 2008

Britney, Mariah, Usher, Lil Wayne Earn MTV VMA Nods
MTV has announced the nominees for best female and best male video for the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, with Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Usher and Lil Wayne all receiving nods.
July 28, 2008

Britney, Justin To Play With Madonna In L.A.?
Madonna will get a lift from Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake at her show tonight (Nov. 6) at Los Angeles' Dodgers Stadium, according to KIIS-FM personality Ryan Seacrest.
November 06, 2008

Superstars Sign On For 'TRL' Finale
Some of the biggest names in pop music will be on hand Sunday (Nov. 16) for the final episode of MTV's "Total Request Live," including Ludacris, Snoop Dogg and Nelly in a one-off performance.
November 11, 2008

Coldplay To Bow At No. 1 On Billboard 200
Coldplay keeps the good times rolling at the top of the Billboard 200, as tomorrow's (June 25) Nielsen SoundScan reports will show the band leading U.S. album sales with an opening week of more than...
June 24, 2008

Ask Billboard: American Idol compilation albums, Leona Lewis, N'Sync
Keith answers readers' questions on American Idol compilation albums, Leona Lewis, N'Sync and more!
June 27, 2008

Britney Fends Off Red-Hot T.I. Atop Hot 100
As reported yesterday, Britney Spears sets a new record on the Billboard Hot 100 with a 96-1 jump for "Womanizer." But T.I. is still nipping at her heels, as "Whatever You Like" holds at No. 2 as the...
October 16, 2008

'Terminator' Star Dekker Eyes 'Fame' Remake
Thomas Dekker, the star of Fox's "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles," is in talks to take a lead role in MGM's remake of the 1980 musical "Fame."
September 30, 2008

Britney Spears To Tour Next Spring
Britney Spears will begin a tour next spring, produced by AEG Live. Sources say the trek will likely hit arenas and be international in scope, as were recent AEG Live-produced outings by Bon Jovi and...
October 14, 2008

Ask Billboard
Keith answers readers' questions on Sheryl Crow, Britney Spears, Tanya Tucker and more!
January 25, 2008

Swift To Appear On 'SNL'
Taylor Swift will kick off 2009 as the musical guest on NBC's "Saturday Night Live."
China Targets Big Web Sites In Internet Crackdown
China has launched a crackdown on websites as the country enters a politically sensitive year, with officials accusing search engines including Baidu and Google of spreading pornography and vulgarity.
Bon Jovi To Sing At NYC Hillary Clinton Fundraiser
The final note of Hillary Rodham Clinton's presidential campaign may very well be sung by Jon Bon Jovi.
Apple's Jobs Acknowledges Weight Loss, Remains CEO
Steve Jobs, the chief executive of Apple Inc, said today that a hormone imbalance had caused him to lose weight but that he would continue as CEO during his recovery, sending its shares up 3.4%.
Springsteen Goes Free With Amazon, 'Guitar Hero'
Bruce Springsteen is offering free downloads through Amazon.com and "Guitar Hero" in the run-up to the Jan. 27 release of his next Columbia album, "Working on a Dream."
Digital Briefs: PassAlong, Yangaroo, 'Body By Jake'
PassAlong Networks names its first president; Yangaroo received an allowance of its patent application for its technology in the U.S.; Universal Music Enterprises teams with "Body By Jake" star.
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