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This week we are featuring Britney Army member, Tim Rieke, who is sharing his Meet and Greet story with Britney-Galaxy! Check out his story below:
Hi, I’m Tim, 24 years old and come from Germany. On 13/04/16 it was time, I met Britney before her Piece of me Show – for the second time! The first time I was too excited to speak much with her, this time it should be different! Like the last Time we had the backstage-tour before the M&G with Felicia, the sweetest person on earth! Just an incredible feeling to stand on the same stage as Britney! After the tour we had about half an hour, and the tension rised immeasurably. My friend Sven and me had luck to stand in front of the row, so the waiting was bearable. Before us there was a girl who’s boyfriend proposed to her infront of Britney! I could see everything through the white fabric wall, saw Britney’s shadow and hear her talk to them! My heart leapt up. And then it was time, it was my turn. I went around the corner and Britney stood in front of me! Instinctively I shook her hand and introduced myself, she smiled at me and said ‘hey, nice to meet you’ then I told her that I’ve come all the way from Germany and she was visibly surprised! I asked her if we can do something funny for the photo, and showed her the gesture – she was excited & said ‘yes of course’ & then she made me the gesture and said ‘like this?’ to make sure that she had not misunderstood me – so sweet! – Then the photo was shot. I hugged her for farewell (I made it myself this time) She replied my hug and said ‘enjoy the show’ – one of the best experiences of my life!
Thanks for sharing your story with us Tim! We are so glad you had a great experience!
Britney Spears is on the front cover of Vanity Fair Italy!!
The Queen of Media has claimed her throne once again! Britney landed on this months “Vanity Fair Italy” magazine. The magazine speaks about the same things Britney spoke about in her recent V-Magazine cover. Below you will find the translation of the article:
It’s been 17 years since his triumphal entry in the pop world. Today is happy with her life of busy mom, including a show in Las Vegas and a new (long-awaited) album. The lesson we learned from the past? Do not make more case to criticism. And always follow your heart
1999 was the year of … Baby One More Time, historical album debut of the new pop princess who, after participating in the Mickey Mouse Club, had become the Lolita music videos, conceived by God to send into raptures the generation of TRL that crowded Times Square.
After 17 years, 7 albums, 7 tour, two husbands and two sons , Britney Spears is a single mother of 34 who takes care of her two children and seeks the right balance between work and private.
During our conversation repeats that there is nothing that accounts for more than Sean Preston, 10, and Jayden, 9. Fortunately for him, is currently engaged in Piece of Me, the show in which he sings his greatest hits , a fixture at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, recently extended for another two years.
Las Vegas is only a 40-minute flight from Los Angeles, where he lives, and the boys, and Britney flashes three times a week for periods of six weeks. “I work full time for six weeks, then I enjoy my six weeks of freedom. ” When, in 2013, was launched Piece of Me, she wondered if it would be able to attract the mature audience visiting the land casinos. But the show has become a major attraction for younger visitors to Sin City, and a blessing for the Planet Hollywood coffers.
The show is divided February 13 completely renovated, from the ladder to the choreography, the dancers costumes. With the classic Las Vegas theatrical exaggerations: fire, water, snow and simulated flight, which caused more than a thrill. During the second show of 2016 one of the systems to fly did not work, and she was forced to get off a tree with a hidden staircase, while another time is hanging to hang in a vacuum. “The harness has been detached ta, “he says as if nothing happened. “I was just hanging on to the left hook. I went into total panic. But I was able to go down and then everything went well. “
In the lineup there are his most famous songs, but in the course of the year should lick it even some taken from the upcoming album, which is being rolled out single Make Me (Ooh), but that is still immersed in the utmost secrecy. He will come at a critical time for her.
His latest work, Britney Jean in 2013, was the one that stopped further down in the rankings, and had lukewarm reviews. If Britney wants to get back to being one of the pop stars that dictate trend, this is the time to do it, and she seems to be aware, “This is a job I feel more mine. It’s my baby, I want it perfect. “
His career took off at the height of the digital revolution, before social media became the true litmus test of the modern pop celebrities, yet Britney shows to have a different relationship with the network than those who came after her. ” to be honest I do not use the computer: my kids use it much more than me. I realize that many people love it, and there are days when I devote myself to write, but really not for me. Im not. “
Which does not mean it is not on social; indeed, on Instagram is legendary. In an era when many artists do not dream of being seen with a hair out of place, the photos of Britney are refreshingly spontaneous: grainy, imperfect and authentic. Here she is doing yoga. In another mocks the spacious front, or the orange spray tan, comparing himself to an Oompa Loompa. There are regular nature photos and so many shots of the children. He understands that he willingly accepted his life , that of pop star became a housewife. “Instagram like,” he admits. “I’m always with my children, it is inevitable that they are in the photos. I know it sounds strange, but to be honest I always look at others on Instagram. Curious people. It is a way to meet new people. “
In photos and videos you let go, but in interviews is measured and unable to criticize their colleagues. “I’m so done”, tries to explain. After all, she knows what it is to suffer the judgment of others. The tabloid press has reported in great detail the problems he faced in the mid-twenty-first century, and when it entered a more stable phase, and more reserved in his life, the media have chosen new targets. “Thanks,” the company, today any pop star caught licking a donut, or expose a few centimeters of skin, can become in a few minutes the Public Enemy Number One. But Britney does not blame the technology for this often unhealthy environment. “I do not believe that the fault of the computer. Anyone in the spotlight is judged too quickly. Try it on their many kids skin. Justin Bieber, with his huge success, there is passing. Unfortunately that’s how the world works. “And if someone still writes ill of her, Britney flew over.” I’m in this for twenty years, I do not even notice. I have my relationship with God and with myself, and that’s what counts. I do not care what others think. “
You do not get to this wisdom from day to day, and who is now the height of success would do well to remember Britney lesson: you can drop it and find your way and maybe get to a better place. Its position of icon of pop era representative is now set in stone. It remains to be seen what will be its next moves. The property of the family Spears in Kentwood in Louisiana is called Serenity, “serenity”, perhaps the best word to define the Britney of today. Seventeen years ago, the ranch where he spent his childhood was a house like many others in Kentwood.
I went to meet her: she was surrounded by her collection of dolls, struggling with the first interview of his life, that I made for MTV. Still ask me to that interview guys in their twenties, fascinated by its stunning entrance in pop history. For them, no one has yet taken place. Looking back nearly two decades, I ask, what advice would give the Britney of 2016 to that of 1999? “Oh God, I do not know,” he says with his typical humility. “I would tell her just being open. To remain true to itself. And always follow his heart. “
(translation by Luca Trentini)
The full-service La Britney story number 19 on Vanity Fair on newsstands Wednesday, May 11, 2016.
Britney’s BEST greatest hits album, Greatest Hits: My Prerogative, is now on sale on Google Play for only $6.99! It is also being promoted on the official Google play store for Android on its mainpage, in their “Feel Good Favorites” section (First on the list too)! Click here to get a copy!
The hype is real! Get that promo, Britney!
Some highlight songs include Do Somethin’ and I’ve Just Begun (Having My Fun), both produced by the Toxic hitmakers Bloodshy & Avant.
Here is the full tracklist:
1. My Prerogative
2. Toxic
3. I’m a Slave 4 U
4. Oops!…I Did It Again
5. Me Against the Music feat. Madonna
6. Stronger
7. Everytime
8. …Baby One More Time
9. (You Drive Me) Crazy
10. Boys feat. Pharrell Williams
11. Sometimes
12. Overprotected
13. Lucky
14. Outrageous
15. I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman
16. (I’ve Just Begun) Having My Fun
17. Do Somethin’
Make sure to get a copy while it’s on sale on Google Play!
Today we celebrate the 12th year since the release of ‘Everytime.’
‘Everytime’ was a song written by Britney about her ex-boyfriend, Justin Timberlake, which Britney confessed was a hard time and point in her life. Britney co-wrote the track with her back-up singer Annette Artani and some of the lyrics were intended as a reply to Justin’s, ‘Cry Me A River,’ which was written about Britney.
Every time, is in fact two words, however if you are a hard-core Britney fan you would be forgiven for always typing it out as one word.
Actor Stephen Dorf plays the lead male character in the video directed by David LaChapelle (before this, most notably worked with Britney on the famous 1999 Rolling Stones cover). The video focuses on Britney being hounded by an aggressive mob of paparazzi, who are directly responsible for her death… the end of the video reveals it was all a dream, so you can breathe easy…
Stephen Dorf when speaking to MTV news about the video said, ‘ It was a little weird. [David LaChapelle] just told me to diss her and just kind of ignore her, so I was just playing like the boyfriend in a fight.’ He followed on to comment on the limo scenes, ‘This is our take on paparazzo’s too. They put prosthetic noses on all of them, which is funny. You see how they all look kind of weird. You see all the noses. ‘
When it came to the scene where Britney was drowning, Stephen told MTV news, ‘’That was my idea. I knew I had to save her in the bathtub, but it was my ideas to go in with the shoes and the jeans and just kind of find her. First they had me change into my boxers. I was like, ‘I don’t think he has time. She’s dying.’ So I just go in.’’
Britney’s original concept for the video was for her, ‘to die in an overflowing bathtub with pills and booze strewn around, and get reincarnated as a baby,’ a quote from and issue of Rolling Stone. The concept was later changed as Britney did not want to endorse suicide with this video. Good thing they changed it, as when the press got hold of it, they went absolutely crazy! Click HERE for the MTV article.
Michelle Elliott, director of child protection charity Kidscape said,’ This is absolutely outrageous, totally irresponsible, completely stupid. If even one child follows her lead she will surely be held responsible. What is she thinking of?’ Michelle compared Britney’s influence and impact to Marilyn Monroe and stating that she would have a similar pull on audience members and ‘glamorize’ suicide. Britney was not impressed as the concept of the video was already changed by her before the press got hold of the story and felt like this was an unjustified personal attack.
MTV later posted an article stating the plot had changed, ’‘Ms. Spears revised the treatment to ensure the video for ‘Everytime,’ will not have a scene in it that could in any way be perceived as a reference to a suicide. The singer’s label said it was not her intent to present suicide in any sort of positive light and that she hopes people who are considering suicide seek help. ‘[Spears] does not endorse [suicide] as a solution to any individual and fully recognizes that people who go to this length need assistance and advice and should contact their local suicide prevention organization,’ the statement read.’’
There were extra scenes that were shot, but did not make the cut. It is believed the deleted scenes showed Britney pouring glasses of wine to diffuse the situation. This then escalated before Britney goes to the bathroom. You can see Britney throwing the glass of wine in the mirror and Stephen Dorf kicking a glass of wine off the table. The deleted scenes show more of how the argument escalated.
When the video initially aired, some countries showed a version with an alternative ending. The ending showed Britney underwater in the bathtub, except the video ends this way and Britney does not rise out of the water. This video is extremely rare to find.
According to a source on the shoot, Britney wanted to cancel the shoot for ‘Everytime,’ as it was not the concept she fully wanted. Apparently she was complaining on the first day of the shoot and by the second day she refused to leave her hotel room. She finally agreed to film, however under the condition that they stocked up on red bull and that a doctor was called as she was not feeling well.
David LaChapelle later confirmed that Britney was not willing to shoot the video: ‘It’s so intense. She never actually wanted this career. Her parents pushed her to do this. She was doing pageants. She was doing beauty pageants. When she was 17 years old and when she shot rolling stone, I met her parents at her house and they were sweet. Everyone was really nice. There were trophies and pictures of her in the beauty pageants. Britney was kinda from a very young age doing these beauty pageants for a TV show in America. When we were doing the ‘Everytime’ video and shooting the second day, instead of finishing it, she did not want to finish it. We didn’t have the video. The interview can be seen HERE.
The video was referencing the 1995 film, Leaving Las Vegas. When the video premiered on TRL on April 12, 2004, Britney called in and explained the reincarnation video, ‘It’s more like a movie. It’s different than anything I’ve ever done. It’s dark and it shows me in a different light. Of course I’m doing to go back to dance videos, but I wanted to be inspired and challenged.’ An alternate version of the video which featured Brit in the white hallway was released on the 2004 DVD, ‘Greatest Hits: My Prerogative.’
‘Everytime’ was covered by numerous artists, however one odd pairing stands out in particular, ‘Spring Breakers.’ James Franco, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson and Rachel Korine sing the track around a piano wearing ‘My Little Pony,’ masks, strapped with guns. A very different take on the track.
As random as the scene is, it was the most spoken about (and best) part of the film.
Harmoney Korine spoke about the song in an interview, ‘I like her music! I think it’s like perfect pop music. That song ‘Everytime’ – I was always taken by that song. It has this real kind of beauty and airlessness and this haunting kind of morose lullaby effect and underneath it there’s some type of hard-core aggression and menace that was really connected to the film in the way that the film deals with the culture of surfaces, this candy-coated neon haze really. Underneath it, there’s this subtext and feeling of this kind of darkness. It was a connection I felt.’
Have a look at the video comparisons here:
Celebrate with us by watching the iconic music video:
Britney posted some new pictures on her iconic Instagram account. The first picture below might have been taken from Mothers day on Sunday, Second picture below is Radar 2.0 comeback and the final picture below is Britney and her best friend “Strawberry”. Check out the cute pictures below:
