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Britney's tour already one of the best selling of decade Trouble and turmoil seem to envelop pop princess Britney Spears whenever she puts Las Vegas on her schedule, and this weekend’s visit with her Circus Tour stop is no exception!
Yesterday, the troubled singer was kept busy denying rumors that she’s pregnant, but when it’s American Idol host and L.A. radio deejay Ryan Seacrest spreading the word, one has to wonder if there’s some element of truth to it. (Who the hell is the father, then?! She hasn't dated since the start of last year.) Additionally, yesterday a judge ruled that Britney was not sufficiently competent to testify in a continuing court battle between her father, Jamie, and former manager Sam Lufti, former paparazzi boyfriend Adnan Ghalib and former attorney Jon Eardley. They have been trying to break a conservatorship that Jamie Spears was given over his daughter’s affairs through the end of April that he now seeks to have in place permanently. “Britney Spears is being held prisoner by her father. She is crying out for help, said attorney Roger Diamond in a L.A. courtroom when he represented Jon. They had all tried to get Britney into court so they could question her about her father’s control, but the judge refused the request. I’m reliably told that Britney will be “well secured” while she is in Las Vegas and isolated from any attempts by her former manager and boyfriend to reach her here. Earlier this week, Britney had an all-star turnout of celebrity fans for one of her L.A. area concerts. Queen Latifah, Rihanna, Lindsay Lohan, Victoria Beckham and the Kardashians were among the VIPs who attended the Anaheim stop of her Circus Tour stop. Before arriving in town for tomorrow’s show, Britney had two Phoenix concerts and then will play three Chicago dates next week. In June, she begins a run of eight shows at London’s 02 Arena, where Michael Jackson will perform in July. Britney’s concert comes complete with a clown-costumed backup band, magic illusions and “a sideshow of freaks and midgets,” as reviewers have described it. Additionally, Britney has more costume changes, from stripper outfits to military and police uniforms, for her energetic dance routines than any other pop star performance in history. Critics have complained that all the dancing and workouts inside and on top of a cage set in the circular stage, complete with a bike stunt ride illuminated by exploding waterfalls of fireworks, mandates that she lip syncs -- and that her live mic is barely ever turned on! (It is turned on, which she's proven by singing live numerous times, duh). Both Britney’s dad and her manager Larry Rudolph will be here to ensure that there are no mishaps or headline incidents. She is not expected at the official Virgin Circus party at Prive in Planet Hollywood. Its president, John Meglen, told me: “It is one of the biggest and best-selling tours of the decade. Response and reaction has been phenomenal worldwide, and this weekend date at MGM is the highest ticket-selling gross so far. European fans cannot wait for her to get there, and in many, many venues, the tickets have been sold out instantly, and we’ve had to juggle dates to add more shows to meet the demand.” | |
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Even Maddy's middle age self can sing live most of her tour and brit cant even do a slow tune without pre record's. I just dont get it..
I would have to see the numbers. Straight Jacket Funk Affair
Album plays and love for vinyl records. | |
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I don't know about one of the best selling of the decade but she's doing extremely...extremely well. Her North American and European dates have all sold out. She'll gross over $100 million by the time it's all said and done. She could do even more if she keeps adding dates.
Here's the Box Office Score: Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Prudential Center Newark, N.J. March 13-14, 2009 $3,865,005 33,535 / 33,535 2 / 2 $153, $68, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Air Canada Centre Toronto, Ontario March 18-19, 2009 $3,714,316 37,912 / 37,912 2 / 2 $122.58, $54.03, $31.85 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls (March 11 only) Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum Uniondale, N.Y. March 11, 23, 2009 $3,623,790 33,549 / 33,549 2 / 2 $153.50, $69.50, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls American Airlines Arena Miami, Fla. March 7, 2009 $1,972,928 18,644 / 18,644 1 / 1 $127.75, $97.75, $54.75, $39.25 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Bell Centre Montreal, Quebec March 20, 2009 $1,911,733 21,234 / 21,234 1 / 1 $119.05, $104.76, $79.37, $51.59 Concerts West/AEG Live/Gillett Entertainment Group Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls TD Banknorth Garden Boston, Mass. March 16, 2009 $1,909,235 16,659 / 16,659 1 / 1 $152.50, $67.50, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Verizon Center Washington, D.C. March 24, 2009 $1,859,147 18,160 / 18,160 1 / 1 $128, $98, $55, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls St. Pete Times Forum Tampa, Fla. March 8, 2009 $1,818,011 18,929 / 18,929 1 / 1 $127.75, $97.75, $55, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Philips Arena Atlanta, Ga. March 5, 2009 $1,695,449 17,194 / 17,194 1 / 1 $129, $99, $55, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls New Orleans Arena New Orleans, La. March 3, 2009 $1,604,815 16,810 / 16,810 1 / 1 $127, $97, $55, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Staples Center Los Angeles, Calif. April 16-17, 2009 $4,062,953 33,142 / 33,142 2 / 2 $150, $65, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Honda Center Anaheim, Calif. April 19-20, 2009 $3,081,963 31,582 / 31,582 2 / 2 $153, $68, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls HP Pavilion San Jose, Calif. April 12, 2009 $1,834,352 17,053 / 17,053 1 / 1 $153, $68, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls American Airlines Center Dallas, Texas March 31, 2009 $1,830,923 17,869 / 17,869 1 / 1 $125, $95, $55, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Toyota Center Houston, Texas March 30, 2009 $1,749,704 16,604 / 16,604 1 / 1 $125, $95, $55, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Tacoma Dome Tacoma, Wash. April 9, 2009 $1,694,410 21,828 / 21,828 1 / 1 $96, $76, $35 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Sprint Center Kansas City, Mo. April 2, 2009 $1,567,486 16,872 / 16,872 1 / 1 $126, $96, $55, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Mellon Arena Pittsburgh, Pa. March 27, 2009 $1,553,944 16,146 / 16,146 1 / 1 $131.25, $99.75, $57.75, $41.48 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls General Motors Place Vancouver, British Columbia April 8, 2009 $1,552,132 18,040 / 18,040 1 / 1 $104.09, $79.60, $44.90, $32.25 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Rexall Place Edmonton, Alberta April 6, 2009 $1,422,220 17,109 / 17,109 1 / 1 $102.27, $77.77, $44.90, $32.25 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Target Center Minneapolis, Minn. April 3, 2009 $1,420,032 17,684 / 17,684 1 / 1 $127, $97, $55, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Oracle Arena Oakland, Calif. April 22, 2009 $1,310,285 17,694 / 17,694 1 / 1 $150, $81, $65, $37.75 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls ARCO Arena Sacramento, Calif. April 11, 2009 $1,293,323 14,975 / 14,975 1 / 1 $127.50, $97.50, $55, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls EnergySolutions Arena Salt Lake City, Utah April 14, 2009 $1,076,551 17,095 / 17,095 1 / 1 $127, $97, $55, $39.50 Concerts West/AEG Live [Edited 4/29/09 14:04pm] [Edited 4/29/09 14:17pm] | |
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It all comes down to demographics.
Britney has a lot of young fans, so these are the ones who coming in big numbers to her shows. Her fans fall into the age group of 12 years old to 30 years old. But the majority of her fans are 21 and younger. I also saw this article awhile ago, a teen fan said this: http://www.lubbockonline....4064.shtml "I really like Britney Spears," said Amanda McNealy, 17. "She is the Michael Jackson of our generation. We've all watched her grow up and go through things, so we can relate to her." [Edited 4/29/09 14:59pm] | |
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suga10 said: It all comes down to demographics.
Britney has a lot of young fans, so these are the ones who coming in big numbers to her shows. Her fans fall into the age group of 12 years old to 30 years old. But the majority of her fans are 21 and younger. Is that the case? The same chicks from work that went to New Kids On The Block because they remembered that group also went to Britney - in another city! | |
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Cinnie said: Is that the case? The same chicks from work that went to New Kids On The Block because they remembered that group also went to Britney - in another city! 
Are you serious??? Weird. [Edited 4/29/09 15:01pm] [Edited 4/29/09 15:05pm] | |
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suga10 said: Cinnie said: Is that the case? The same chicks from work that went to New Kids On The Block because they remembered that group also went to Britney - in another city!
Are you serious??? yeah, it's just a "disposable pop fan" market, not really an age bracket | |
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I guess its because she's getting a lot of radio play throughout the country, another factor, why her concerts are selling out.
I was just looking at the American Top 40 right now, and she has 3 singles in that countdown. -If you Seek Amy, Womanizer, and Circus- which is pretty good http://www.at40.com/rest_...ormat=chr& | |
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btw I heard the edit of "If You Seek Amy" on the radio and it just sounds like
"If You See Amy" | |
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Cinnie said: btw I heard the edit of "If You Seek Amy" on the radio and it just sounds like
"If You See Amy" Yea it does. | |
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suga10 said: It all comes down to demographics.
Britney has a lot of young fans, so these are the ones who coming in big numbers to her shows. Her fans fall into the age group of 12 years old to 30 years old. But the majority of her fans are 21 and younger. I also saw this article awhile ago, a teen fan said this: http://www.lubbockonline....4064.shtml "I really like Britney Spears," said Amanda McNealy, 17. "She is the Michael Jackson of our generation. We've all watched her grow up and go through things, so we can relate to her."
[Edited 4/29/09 14:59pm] I was at a few shows and saw very few 12 year olds, the crowd was 90% mature, meaning at least 20+ years old, alot in their 30's and up "We went where our music was appreciated, and that was everywhere but the USA, we knew we had fans, but there is only so much of the world you can play at once" Magne F | |
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lastdecember said: suga10 said: It all comes down to demographics.
Britney has a lot of young fans, so these are the ones who coming in big numbers to her shows. Her fans fall into the age group of 12 years old to 30 years old. But the majority of her fans are 21 and younger. I also saw this article awhile ago, a teen fan said this: http://www.lubbockonline....4064.shtml [Edited 4/29/09 14:59pm] I was at a few shows and saw very few 12 year olds, the crowd was 90% mature, meaning at least 20+ years old, alot in their 30's and up Exactly. Majority of her fans are 15-25 at least. The 12 year olds are all about Miley and Jonas Bros. | |
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