Britney is well and truly back!
Posted by Jane Murphy
Those head-shaving, crotch-flashing, paparazzo-snogging days are most definitely over, folks! It seems pop princess Britney Spears was on top form for the opening show of her comeback tour in New Orleans last night.
Brit-Brit was lowered from the rafters in a cage - before launching into an energetic 16-song set, complete with pole-dancing, pyrotechnics and plenty of eye-popping costume changes.
Incidentally, I think she may well have been taking style tips from Madonna...
...as well as George Michael...
...not to mention Michael Jackson...
In fact, isn't that Bubbles the chimp clinging on to her shoulders?
The verdict on the show? Well, most reviews are incredibly positive - although Britney did lip-synch throughout her entire performance. But to be fair, have you ever tried hitting the high notes while showcasing a raunchy pole-dance?
Want more? Here's video footage of Brit-Brit's grand entrance on to the stage (it's all a bit grainy - but you get the idea):
So what do you think of Britney's comeback? Tell us here.
Pictures: Wenn
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TOTAL CRAP
Posted by: meltedwllies | 17 April 2009 at 10:07
Funny how it was a woman who said 'cover up those thighs'...
Posted by: Chris | 07 March 2009 at 17:24
She looks great, it so annoys me when people have a go. It seems to be a national pastime at the moment?
Posted by: Barbera | 06 March 2009 at 16:48
she's crap and looks like a tramp! living off her past fame.
Posted by: lee | 04 March 2009 at 17:05
All these so called music critics going on about Britney lipsincing and how bands from the good old days never did that - Shut up as you have no clue WHAT you are talking about - Not my type of music - but give her credit for turning things around.
Posted by: AMW | 04 March 2009 at 15:42
I agree with Allan!! She looks fab!! O2 here come!!
Posted by: Natalie | 04 March 2009 at 15:24
Cover up those thighs....please!
Posted by: Catwoman | 04 March 2009 at 14:51
I love Britney - but on this video she looks like she is just walking around the stage half-heartedly. And if she is lip-syncing as well, I would be very disappointed if I had paid to see her.
Posted by: slimblonde-2 | 04 March 2009 at 14:28
Lip sync ! It would appear that strutting her near naked body on the stage is more important than us hearing how pathetic her real voice is. If you can't sing cos your prancing about then don't prance ! Mariah Carey doesn't, her voice sells her.
Just wish I could get hold of the speed control for Britneys 'studio synthesized' voice...'chipmunk' funtime.
Posted by: Graham | 04 March 2009 at 13:53
Good on Britney, but it's impossible to compare her to the ground breaking talents of Madonna.
Posted by: mike | 04 March 2009 at 13:32
I'm sorry, but Madonna did that in 1993. Not original at all. Next!
Posted by: em | 04 March 2009 at 12:59
Britney Looks amazing!. Im going to see her at the O2 in june and can not wait!!. You go Britney!! xx
Posted by: Allan | 04 March 2009 at 12:42
Go Britney!! Looks amazing, shame she isn't really singing but that's not the only reason you go to see her now is it? I'm so happy for her!!!
Posted by: Brit's Eyes | 04 March 2009 at 11:17