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Britney Spears

  • Blogs

    March 26, 2012

    Here Comes Your 19th Nervous Breakdown... Music Videos' Love Affair With Broken Women

    In conversation the other day it came up that two of my all-time-favorite movies -- Roman Polanski's Repulsion and Todd Haynes Safe -- are centered around ridiculously beautiful women digressing into complete and utter nut jobs. The same chat led me to reveal that when I re-watch that other Polans ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 14, 2012

    Ying Yang Twins

    In conversation the other day it came up that two of my all-time-favorite movies -- Roman Polanski's Repulsion and Todd Haynes Safe -- are centered around ridiculously beautiful women digressing into complete and utter nut jobs. The same chat led me to reveal that when I re-watch that other Polans ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 16, 2012

    Nicki Minaj's RedOne Collaboration"Starships" Is a Shameless and Infectious Pop Track

    Nice Hits! is a Reverb column that unironically dissects, reviews, and appreciates the best songs of the current Top 40. It is unsnobbishly premised on the logic that just because a lot of the music on the radio is crap doesn't mean all the music on the radio is crap. The hit: "Starships," Nicki Min ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2011

    My 12 Favorite Songs of 2011

    Pardon my uncoordinated taste. 12. Austra, "Lose It" For the glassy, fluting beats, a pulsing tempo, and Katie Stelmanis' uniquely aqueous vocals.

  • Calendar

    December 14, 2011

    Selena Gomez & The Scene

    Pardon my uncoordinated taste. 12. Austra, "Lose It" For the glassy, fluting beats, a pulsing tempo, and Katie Stelmanis' uniquely aqueous vocals.

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2011

    Is Katy Perry's "The One That Got Away" Good Enough to Make Billboard History?

    Nice Hits! is a Reverb column that unironically dissects, reviews, and appreciates the best songs of the current Top 40. It is unsnobbishly premised on the logic that just because a lot of the music on the radio is crap doesn't mean all the music on the radio is crap. The hit: "The One That Got A ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 27, 2011

    Cher Lloyd's "With Ur Love" Guns for Crossover Pop Stardom, With a Little Help From Mike Posner and Max Martin

    Nice Hits! is a Reverb column that unironically dissects, reviews, and appreciates the best songs of the current Top 40. It is unsnobbishly premised on the logic that just because a lot of the music on the radio is crap doesn't mean all the music on the radio is crap. The hit: "With Ur Love," Che ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 20, 2011

    Nice Hits!: Britney Spears' Downtempo "Criminal" Is Her Own "Papa Don't Preach"

    Nice Hits! is a Reverb column that unironically dissects, reviews, and appreciates the best songs of the current Top 40. It is unsnobbishly premised on the logic that just because a lot of the music on the radio is crap doesn't mean all the music on the radio is crap. The hit: "Criminal," Britne ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 12, 2011

    What Song Bested "Rolling in the Deep," "Edge of Glory," and "Pumped Up Kicks" as Rolling Stone's Best Song of the Summer?

    Take a back seat, Gaga!​Waking up to a cloudy sky and chilly air this morning reminded me, all too sadly, that summer is winding down to an end--so did Rolling Stone's recent poll asking its readers to choose the Best Song of Summer 2011. You may not have been able to escape Adele's "Rolling i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 17, 2011

    Today Reverb Recommends Embracing Your Favorite Annoying Song

    Chances are, you can't get enough of a song and/or artist that everybody else despises. See above: Family Guy's Peter Griffin loves The Trashmen. SW editor in chief Mike Seely has a soft spot for Avril Lavigne, clubs editor Erin Thompson still thinks Britney Spears is cool, and this reporter has an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 28, 2011

    SW's Best Concert Photography for July

    From in-again-out-again pop diva Britney Spears to the smooth, tranquil beats of Shabazz Palaces, Seattle Weekly was at July's biggest concerts, snapping shots of key moments and snazzy fans. (No extra attention was given to NKOTBSB, but only because the quarter of the staff who would sneak a photo ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    Our Night With Britney Spears: I Stayed in My Seat, But My Girls Made It Onstage

    Marcella D. VolpintestaBritney Spears played the Tacoma Dome on Wednesday, June 29. Duff McKagan's column runs every Thursday on Reverb.​So, um . . . yeah. I, your trusty scriber of all things mostly rock, am going to try my best here to give you all a blow-by-blow account of my experience Wed ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2011

    Britney Spears Tries On Many Hats Without Choosing One at Tacoma Dome

    Britney Spears played at the Tacoma Dome on Wednesday, June 29th. Photo by Marcella Volpintesta.​ Britney Spears Wednesday June 29th Tacoma Doma What are we allowed to expect from a pop star anymore? How many costume changes does a pop star need before we grab their shoulders and just ask the ... More >>

  • Calendar

    June 29, 2011

    Britney Spears

    Britney Spears played at the Tacoma Dome on Wednesday, June 29th. Photo by Marcella Volpintesta.​ Britney Spears Wednesday June 29th Tacoma Doma What are we allowed to expect from a pop star anymore? How many costume changes does a pop star need before we grab their shoulders and just ask the ... More >>

  • Music

    June 29, 2011

    The Short List: This Week's Recommended Shows

    From Britney Spears and Black Whales to Lucinda Williams and Rush.

  • Arts

    May 25, 2011

    The Weekly Wire: The Week's Recommended Events

    From Britney Spears and Black Whales to Lucinda Williams and Rush.

  • Calendar

    May 18, 2011

    MTV Total Request Live Night

    From Britney Spears and Black Whales to Lucinda Williams and Rush.

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2011

    Apropos of Nothing: The 10 Craziest Hair Styles in Rock

    Surfing the interwebs yesterday, I stumbled across this handy infographic by Pop Chart Lab* which reduces pop stars to their haircuts. Identifying Cat Stevens by his unruly mop is fun and all, but it got me thinking about some of the archetypal styles in rock and even their evolution. Did hair metal ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 27, 2011

    Ultimate Dance Party With Richard J. Dalton

    Surfing the interwebs yesterday, I stumbled across this handy infographic by Pop Chart Lab* which reduces pop stars to their haircuts. Identifying Cat Stevens by his unruly mop is fun and all, but it got me thinking about some of the archetypal styles in rock and even their evolution. Did hair metal ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 14, 2011

    Tooting the Tasty Horn at Ooba Tooba

    © Ooba ToobaIf you're not taking an actual vacation this spring to avoid the rain, at least let your mouth escape the boredom.​There's been sooooo much hoopla in the media the past few weeks about (dare we even type his name and thereby add to the pathetic spiral of enablement) Charlie Sheen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 28, 2010

    Beyoncé Makes More Money Than Husband Jay-Z, Gaga, Britney, Miley, You

    Richer than you.​Forbes just released their list of Hollywood's 20 Highest Earners of 2010, and the only pop star to make the Top 10 is a woman who didn't even release an album this year -- the holy Beyoncé Knowles. Beyoncé made $87 million this year, enough to put her at #9 on Forbes' list. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2010

    Coming Soon: Biography Comic Book on Britney Spears

    ​Britney Spears is the epitome of a public spectacle. She got hitched in Vegas for 55 hours, then again to a backup dancer with a pregnant girlfriend, and right before being committed to a psych ward, shaved her head with electric clippers. Seriously, who better illustrates the perks and peri ... More >>

  • Music

    October 13, 2010

    An Incomplete History of Swedish Pop Geniuses

    ​Britney Spears is the epitome of a public spectacle. She got hitched in Vegas for 55 hours, then again to a backup dancer with a pregnant girlfriend, and right before being committed to a psych ward, shaved her head with electric clippers. Seriously, who better illustrates the perks and peri ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 26, 2010

    Kooza

    ​Britney Spears is the epitome of a public spectacle. She got hitched in Vegas for 55 hours, then again to a backup dancer with a pregnant girlfriend, and right before being committed to a psych ward, shaved her head with electric clippers. Seriously, who better illustrates the perks and peri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 20, 2010

    Why Don't We Talk About Illegal Downloads Anymore?

    ​Anyone else remember the year 2000? Creed? Backstreet Boys? Britney Spears? Not exactly pop music's heyday. I was one of the kids lapping up Kid Rock and Everlast. Oh, how I wish I would have hedged my bets a little and invested more time (and money) into music that I'd still find interesting ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 22, 2009

    A.M. Music News: Wood Gets Warning, Spears Lashes Back, THEESatisfaction Releases X-Mas EP

    The Morning Benders are coming back to Seattle.​It's a slow music news day, as most publications are reveling in their end of year/decade lists. If you had to know, Taylor Swift was voted Entertainer of the Year by the AP. Tina Fey won last year. -- Yahoo: Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones r ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 9, 2009

    P!nk

    The Morning Benders are coming back to Seattle.​It's a slow music news day, as most publications are reveling in their end of year/decade lists. If you had to know, Taylor Swift was voted Entertainer of the Year by the AP. Tina Fey won last year. -- Yahoo: Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 9, 2009

    Ride the Britney Train to the Tacoma Dome!

    What's better than seeing Britney Spears in concert at the Tacoma Dome? Getting smashed and seeing Britney Spears in concert at the Tacoma Dome. Sound Transit will be shuttling fans back and forth from the show--a ride that's certain to be either incredibly fun or obnoxious. Check the schedule so yo ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 8, 2009

    Britney Spears

    Thursday, April 9

  • Music

    April 8, 2009
  • Blogs

    April 6, 2009

    I'm Coming for You, Britney!

    Last month Britney Spears' publicist broke my heart by declining my request to review her upcoming Tacoma Dome concert, saying that interviews and press tickets were unavailable for the Circus tour. Well, nothing can deter me from seeing my Brit Brit. I got myself a ticket, an outfit, and every so ... More >>

  • Calendar

    April 1, 2009

    Miguel Migs

    Friday, April 3

  • Blogs

    December 24, 2008

    The Worst Christmas Songs Ever (and Some of My Favorites)

    Christmas is full of traditions. Flocking the tree. Passing out presents. Crashing grandma's house in order to get some free grub. Bailing dad out of jail. So it is in the spirit of the holiday that my favorite tradition is trotted out again for the second time; reviewing some of the worst Christmas ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 4, 2008

    What Are You Listening To?

    What Are You Listening To? Name: Katerina Giannoulas Occupation: Student Where and When: University District, Wednesday afternoon What Are You Listening To? Britney Spears' new album, Circus. Why?I am Britney's number one fan. I have every single album, and I bought three of her new album.Why ... More >>

  • Calendar

    July 30, 2008

    Memento Mori

    What Are You Listening To? Name: Katerina Giannoulas Occupation: Student Where and When: University District, Wednesday afternoon What Are You Listening To? Britney Spears' new album, Circus. Why?I am Britney's number one fan. I have every single album, and I bought three of her new album.Why ... More >>

  • Calendar

    May 21, 2008

    Naked Ladies

    What Are You Listening To? Name: Katerina Giannoulas Occupation: Student Where and When: University District, Wednesday afternoon What Are You Listening To? Britney Spears' new album, Circus. Why?I am Britney's number one fan. I have every single album, and I bought three of her new album.Why ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 29, 2008

    Rolling Stone On Britney Spears

    What Are You Listening To? Name: Katerina Giannoulas Occupation: Student Where and When: University District, Wednesday afternoon What Are You Listening To? Britney Spears' new album, Circus. Why?I am Britney's number one fan. I have every single album, and I bought three of her new album.Why ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2008

    Roy Scheider, RIP

    What Are You Listening To? Name: Katerina Giannoulas Occupation: Student Where and When: University District, Wednesday afternoon What Are You Listening To? Britney Spears' new album, Circus. Why?I am Britney's number one fan. I have every single album, and I bought three of her new album.Why ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2007

    It's Starbucks' Fault!!

    What Are You Listening To? Name: Katerina Giannoulas Occupation: Student Where and When: University District, Wednesday afternoon What Are You Listening To? Britney Spears' new album, Circus. Why?I am Britney's number one fan. I have every single album, and I bought three of her new album.Why ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2007

    Top Song on iTunes at 12:15 p.m. .....

    What Are You Listening To? Name: Katerina Giannoulas Occupation: Student Where and When: University District, Wednesday afternoon What Are You Listening To? Britney Spears' new album, Circus. Why?I am Britney's number one fan. I have every single album, and I bought three of her new album.Why ... More >>

  • Diversions

    December 8, 2004

    Only the Best

    When in doubt, give greatest hits. Here are 10 new best-ofs and compilations fit to stuff a music lover's stocking.

  • Diversions

    May 21, 2003

    Rock Hard!

    When in doubt, give greatest hits. Here are 10 new best-ofs and compilations fit to stuff a music lover's stocking.

  • Music

    August 28, 2002

    Rhymes with Seltzer

    When in doubt, give greatest hits. Here are 10 new best-ofs and compilations fit to stuff a music lover's stocking.

  • Arts

    February 20, 2002

    Small World

    Like a virgin

  • Music

    December 26, 2001

    1. The day the music died

    What did Sept. 11 do?

  • News

    December 12, 2001
  • Music

    July 25, 2001

    The Culture Bunker

    What did Sept. 11 do?

  • Music

    December 13, 2000

    Whadchagit?

    What did Sept. 11 do?

  • News

    November 29, 2000
  • Music

    August 18, 1999

    Small pleasures

    A crass course in all things lowbrow

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