Why am I writing about Britney today? Because today her new album Femme Fatale drops and because she was all over my beloved Good Morning America. I actually worked out this morning with Britney. I feel like I really want to hate her, but for some reason I can't. She has managed to stay relevant and continues to keep her hold in our culture.She's made big mistakes in the public eye and lived to tell about them. I watched her performance this morning and I have to admit, her new single, "Hold It Against Me" has some serious "sticking in your head" power. I keep waiting for her to bomb big time, but she hasn't. And I also have to admit at 29 years old, and selling over 100 million albums to date, the girl is a bona fide pop icon.
Say what you will about her. She of the gargantuan mental melt down in front of the world, this Phoenix emerged from the ashes more powerful and popular than ever. You just have to respect that. You may not respect the choices she has made in her personal life, but you can't deny that her mom and dad stepped in and saved her life and that her two little boys still have their mama. Whatever that is worth.
This Britney is a little slower and not as crisp on stage, but she still rocks and the people love her. Suffice it to say that she's not going anywhere soon. She may not be the classiest pop star nor the brightest pop star on the block, but she's a draw and she still sells. I'm also sure that some of her new album will migrate it's way onto my ipod.
Britney and I were born on the same day, so in a way we are kindred spirits from "the day of larger than life" (our birthday December 2). And quietly I'll be rooting for her, because I love a good story of triumph and hers is one for the record books. That's right, It's Britney, Bitch, and she's back.
7 comments:
Even I have to admit she looked good on stage today on GMA!
She's not bad for a southern gal. We do have some nice one's down here. I don't care for her music, can't say that I have ever heard one of them. I don't do pop.
I think your claim to her being "relevant" is debatable, but the girl is still able to sell her music, and that's quite a feat.
Just hope her kids have half a chance to come out normal.
XO
Not a fan of Britney and I worry about her kids, but... yeah... whatever.
Ha!
I'm trying to think of something nice to say! Haha
Seriously, though - I was crazy in my 20's (granted, with no kids, but still). It might've been really ugly if I had paparazzi following me everywhere.
I don't really know much about her other than whenever she falls she hops right back up again. Not too shabby a quality in a person, really.
She's become the underdog, the comeback kid that everyone wants to root for.
Thank you Britney for not exposing your body the way you usually do. God has blessed you with beauty that does not need to be exposed to anyone. Lead us not into temptation. You were awesome in that long gown and very elegant. Hope you continue to appreciate the beauty God has given you without exposing it to all to see. You are awesome and God loves you.
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