“What are we allowed to expect from a pop star anymore? How

“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 them to be themselves? While watching Britney Spears’ set at the Tacoma Dome on Wednesday night, it was hard to not be repeatedly puzzled by lots of questions, and overwhelmed at the spectacle of it all.”

Read more from Gregory Franklin’s review of Britney Spears last night at the Tacoma Dome. If you’re really into it, you can even read Duff’s memories from the night – including his wife and girls shaking it onstage.

Photos by Marcella Volpintesta.

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Published on June 30, 2011

Jenny and Sonja get their outfits just right.

Jenny and Sonja get their outfits just right.

Tia, Liz and Allison ready to rock it.

Tia, Liz and Allison ready to rock it.

Ricky and Rachel were super excited. This was Ricky's first Britney show...it was also her first show PERIOD!!!

Ricky and Rachel were super excited. This was Ricky’s first Britney show…it was also her first show PERIOD!!!

Taylor pays homage to naughty schoolgirls everywhere.

Taylor pays homage to naughty schoolgirls everywhere.

Madaline and Madaline are all smiles.

Madaline and Madaline are all smiles.

Alina and Annabelle dressed for the show.

Alina and Annabelle dressed for the show.

Jess and Nicole get pumped up for the action.

Jess and Nicole get pumped up for the action.

Britney, Elicia and Brianna share some love pre-show.

Britney, Elicia and Brianna share some love pre-show.

Denise, Emily and Bethany looking lovely before the show. Says one I last saw Britney 9 years ago. I'm excited to see her and see what her body looks like now that she's had kids.

Denise, Emily and Bethany looking lovely before the show. Says one I last saw Britney 9 years ago. I’m excited to see her and see what her body looks like now that she’s had kids.

Sophia kills it with her Britney costume.

Sophia kills it with her Britney costume.

Wait - don't leave! I'm still singing!

Wait – don’t leave! I’m still singing!

"What are we allowed to expect from a pop star anymore? How

Wait – don’t leave! I’m still singing!

I'm number one!

I’m number one!

Reminiscent of Madonna's Dick Tracy days?

Reminiscent of Madonna’s Dick Tracy days?

Nicki Minaj opened with attitude.

Nicki Minaj opened with attitude.

"What are we allowed to expect from a pop star anymore? How

Nicki Minaj opened with attitude.

Whoa! Hubba hubba.

Whoa! Hubba hubba.

Britney hits the stage in fashion.

Britney hits the stage in fashion.

Josie and Susan excited to see their favorite performer.

Josie and Susan excited to see their favorite performer.