[74] Spears also expressed excitement in including songs from Blackout into the setlist, as she didn't tour to promote it. [63] In May 2009, Jive's official website held the "Global Fan-Fiction Contest", which required participants to submit a 200-word story based on one of the album's tracks. Flag. "Circus" was well received by contemporary critics, with reviewers complimenting Spears' confident persona and praising the song's electronic production. ", "Best Bits and Winners: the Vodafone MTVAAs! [39] James Montgomery of MTV said that after watching the video "you are overcome with the sudden urge to go to the Big Apple Circus. Circus is the sixth studio album by American recording artist Britney Spears. [33] As of May 2020, "Circus" has generated over 212 million streams in the US. Tags: spears bikini. "Circus (Simon Ellis Remix)" by Britney Spears contains a sample of another track. 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[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. [79] In May 2010, Hollyscoop ranked the tour at number five on their "15 Most Profitable Female Tours Ever" list. CREATIVE. [84] Internationally, it peaked atop the Trkiye Top 20 and within the top ten in Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, Hungary, Israel, New Zealand, Scotland and Sweden. Australian Recording Industry Association, Recording Industry Association of New Zealand, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, "Ask Billboard: Britney Spears' Career Sales & How Big a Hit Will 'Make Me' Be? [82][l] The song has sold over 3,500,000 digital downloads in the United States. [123] Stephen Thomas Erlewine provided a favorable review, describing it as a "friendly remake of the hedonistic Blackout", but preferred its predecessor for being more "sleek or addictive" than Circus. Listen to Circus (Deluxe Version) by Britney Spears on Apple Music. Femme Fatale (Deluxe Version . [13] "Piece of Me" referenced Spears's life at the time, while "Break the Ice" was accompanied by an animated music video showing Spears as a superheroine. scratches, cracks, or holes. A representative was on the set of the Britney Spears 'Circus' video with our elephants, Tai and Kitty, to ensure their safety and welfare [] Britney, the director, producers and the entire crew were respectful of the elephants' needs and comfort and a pleasure to work with. ", "Britney cracks her whip for 'Circus' video! Britney Spears "sealed it with a kiss" when she tied the knot with actor and personal fitness trainer Sam Asghari on June 9, 2022. Show details. In the track Britney. [142] By September 2009, Circus had sold over four million copies worldwide. Producer Claude Kelly discussed the initial lack of concept for Circus, saying: "When I went in with [Dr. Luke] we knew we were going to maybe write something for [Britney], but there was no concept, it was just knowing her style and knowing what she does. Set on Mars, Spears dons a tight-fitting red jumpsuit. There is no place for apology or humble platitudes. [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. Or pick up some Curious perfume. "Shattered Glass", peaked at number 70 on the US Billboard Hot 100, higher than the actual single "Radar". [80], "Womanizer" was released as the lead single from Circus on September 26, 2008. She also stated, "['Circus'] put the whole album together as far as what I wanted my show to be like. [149] Across Europe, it peaked at the summit in Russia, Switzerland, the international album chart in Greece, and the European Top 100 Albums. [56] Spears revealed the album's cover alongside its track listing via her official website on October 31, 2008. I feel deceived. [135] According to Nielsen SoundScan, the album had sold 1.7 million copies in the US by March 2015. . I was just bored and liked the song !!!! [62] MTV aired a 90-minute documentary Britney: For the Record on November 30, documenting her return. "[43] Robert Christgau gave Circus a two-star honorable mention, stating that it was "still fun more often than not". In the last chorus, Spears returns to the circus ring, surrounded by two elephants, many more circus performers, dancers and fire breathers. As expected, Britney Spears' "Circus" makes a big bow at the top of The Billboard 200, becoming her fifth No. [55] The album's cover artwork and booklet images were photographed by Kate Turning and feature Spears in circus-styled settings. [113], Upon its release, Circus received generally favorable reviews from music critics. [37], Davil Balls of Digital Spy described the music video as being "cheeky, seductive and more than a little bit ridiculous" and said that Spears "delivers some killer dance routines". Video marketing. [1] On a global scale, "Circus" was one of the top ten best-selling songs of 2009 with 5.5 million digital copies sold that year across the world, according to the IFPI.[2]. Hoodies, tee shirts, accessories, and more. [27] It was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for sales over 70,000 units. Spears made her acting debut at age 11 in the television show The All-New Mickey Mouse . [94] It won a Best Video award on Fuse TV,[100] and was nominated for three MTV Video Music Awards in 2009. It portrays Spears as a woman who disguises herself in different costumes and follows her boyfriend through his daily activities to expose him in the end. 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. [25] On December 8, 2008, "Circus" entered the Australian Singles Chart at number 15, becoming the "Highest Debut" of the week. 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She was subsequently hospitalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after police that had arrived at her house noted she appeared to be under the influence of an unidentified substance. She initially revealed the first leg of 25 dates in the United States and two in the United Kingdom. The figurines is dressed in a ringleader outfit that Spears wore in her. [35] Spears chose Lawrence, since he was the "only person who could capture it, make it really twisted, eccentric and different". May has brought Britney in a gold monokini and surrounded by chains as she bronzed herself in a desert for her new 2016 Glory album cover, with yesterdays pool-bobbing bikini photos proving that the gorgeous figure isnt just for the albums. 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The music video, directed by Francis Lawrence, was released on December 4, 2008. The cover art and liner notes are included. It was released on December 2, 2008 (Spears' 27th birthday), by Jive Records as the second single from the album. 1. [29] The song was also successful in Europe, peaking at number 12 on the European Hot 100 Singles on March 21, 2009. "[155][156] Rolling Stone writer Daniel Kreps defended Spears, arguing that parents should have been aware of her lyrical themes. 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[134] The album placed sixth on the year-end Billboard 200 for 2009. * Sales figures based on certification alone.^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. 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". She came up with the storyline for "Toxic", directed by Joseph Kahn. . The producers of the single became Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco. [36][43][44] "Blur", which features Spears singing in a lower register, sees the inclusion of urban influences, and lyrically recalls the morning after a party: "Can't remember what I did last night/I gotta get my head right, where the hell am I? [157] After the song was announced as the third single from the album in January 2009, American radio stations were unsure about playing it due to its double entendre in the chorus; WFLZ-FM produced their own edit of the song, titled "If U See Amy". Soon after its release, it was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).