BRITNEY SPEARS 'CIRCUS' WINS FUSE'S BEST OF 2009

Congratulations to Britney Spears for winning Fuse TV's Best of 2009 with her music video for 'Circus'! This is the second year running Britney has won- last year for 'Womanizer'. With the help of her fans, Britney won all 5 rounds of the competition. Many thanks to Britney's fans for casting a whopping 8,524,557 votes in her favor!

Once again congrats, Britney... and thanks to everyone for voting! Enjoy the Circus Music Video below.

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BRITNEY IS ON BEST OF DECADE LISTS

With 2009 drawing to a close, music publications are releasing their "Best of the Decade" lists- and Britney Spears is popping up all over them! Here are just a few places her songs and albums ranked:

Rolling Stone: Toxic is #4 song of decade in Decade-end Reader's Poll.

Rolling Stone: Blackout is #7 album of decade in Decade-end Reader's Poll.

PopEater: Toxic is #2 pop song of decade

The Times: Blackout is #5 pop album of decade.

NPR's Most Important Recordings of the Decade: 'Toxic' and In The Zone

BRITNEY GRABS STARBUCKS ON WEST HOLLYWOOD-DECEMBER 9, 2009

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BRITNEY GOES SHOPPING AT LISA KLINE KIDS ON ROBERTSON BOULVARD IN LA

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BRITNEY TAKES THE BOYS TO THE BEACH ON DECEMBER 8, 2009

Britney Spears, Jayden James, Sean Preston and the bodyguard/Manny enjoyed the beach Yesterday December 8 2009, in Santa Barbara, despite the unusually cold weather! In the video below we see Jayden upset because he didn’t want to leave then he dropped his pacifier in the sand.

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HQ SCANS BRITNEY IN 2010 GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS

CANDIE'S HOLIDAY SITE

Candie's has launched a new holiday site- featuring Britney of course. Take a look at Candies.com.

BRITNEY'S CONSERVARTORSHIP COMING TO AN END?

Britney Spears’ team has taken the first step toward ending the conservatorship, TMZ has learned … but it’s by no means a done deal.

Sources tells us lawyers and others connected with the case have been meeting … evaluating Britney’s progress with the goal of ending the conservatorship. As we first reported, Britney’s dad, Jamie Spears, wanted to wait until her tour ended before making the big move, but it’s something he wants for his daughter only when the time is right.

We know there have been several lengthy meetings recently between the lawyers and the court commissioner in the commissioner’s chambers.

Jamie and the lawyers will not make the decision to end the conservatorship. They will weigh in, but the person with all the influence is the “capacity expert” — a psychiatrist who was appointed by the court. The capacity expert will do a thorough evaluation and submit it to the commissioner.

We’re told one of the fears Jamie has … Sam Lutfi, a guy Jamie thinks is still a threat to Britney if she allows him back in her life. He’s got that right.

There are actually two conservatorships — one over Britney, the person, and the other over Britney’s business affairs. We’re told the business conservatorship will likely continue. The issue on the table is whether to end the conservatorship over Britney, the person. Again, no decisions have been made, but it’s all moving in that direction.

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BRITNEY SHOPS AT FRED SEGAL

Britney headed back to Fred Segal in West Hollywood with boyfriend Jason Trawick on Sunday. Wearing a yellow sweater, jeans and sunglasses, Britney sipped on a cup of water while Jason carried her shopping bags like a good boy. Guess we're going to have to get used to a lot of these kind of updates!

Check out this video (Britney slaps Jason's ass around :22 sec. mark)

BRITNEY DECORATES HER CALABASAS HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

Britney Spears is getting into the holiday spirit by decorating her mansion in Calabasas for Christmas.

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BRITNEY SPEARS ELLE MAGAZINE PHOTOSHOOT OUTTAKES

Britney photographed with Carter Smith for the January issue of ELLE Magazine, that hit stands this December with Lady Gaga as alternative cover. Check below some outtakes from the photoshoot:

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BRITNEY DINES OUT WITH BOYFRIEND JASON

Britney was spotted dining out with boyfriend Jason Trawick at Little Door in L.A. Friday night.

Britney, dressed in a simple black dress and Oscar the Grouch, exited the restaurant after dinner and was escorted home.

Hope she had fun.

NEW MESSAGE FROM BRITNEY

Britney posted a message to fans on her Twitter, saying:

"My daddy got me a Blizz Berry machine for my birthday. Best frozen yogurt I've tried and now I can have it all the time"-Britney

NEW MESSAGE FROM BRITNEY

Britney posted a message to fans on via her "It's Britney" iPhone Application, saying:

BRITNEY SPEARS GETS BMW FOR HER BIRTHDAY

Sounds like Britney Spears had herself a very happy birthday indeed!

The singer, who turned 28 on December 2nd, received a shiny new white BMW convertible with a ribbon on it and balloons inside during a party at her Calabasas home.

Birthday girl Britney was in good spirits, a source tell E! News. She was dressed sexily, in a blue velvet blazer, shorts and fishnet stockings.

She had a cake presented to her around 10 p.m., but there was no champagne toast, since no alcohol was served at the soiree, the insider tells us.

“It was really mellow,” says the source.

So who was on hand to help her celebrate?

BF Jason Trawick (who went shopping with her earlier), dad Jamie, her two boys, manager Larry Rudolph, as well as some backup dancers and friends.

If you didn’t get an invite, don’t feel bad. Less than 20 people attended.

No word on where her mom and sister were.

Meanwhile, her ex-hubby Kevin Federline was busy celebrating someone else’s special day: his girlfriend Victoria Prince’s.

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BRITNEY SPEARS BIRTHDAY

Britney turned 28 on Wednesday in the company of boyfriend Jason Trawick.

A be-spectacled birthday girl and her bleached-blond man kicked things off with a shopping trip to Fred Segal.

She didn’t seem particularly festive on the outing, even as the paparazzi sang her “Happy Birthday” as she exited the store. Maybe Brit-Brit’s learned to hold back a little this year?

Although she seemed somber the singer paid homage to her Southern roots while partying Tuesday night…

Brit and Jason hit up Saddle Ranch Chop House, a Western-themed tourist haunt on the Sunset Strip complete with a mechanical bull.

Afterward, the twosome checked into the Mondrian Hotel across the street.

According to a source, she’s had a party at a private estate with her close family and friends. We’re guessing paps wasn’t invited!

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BRITNEY SPEARS ELLE MAGAZINE COVER

Elle Magazine revealed today the cover of January issue featuring Britney Spears. It will be a double cover issue, with Britney in one side and Lady Gaga on the other. Check Britney’s cover above!

BRITNEY SPEARS BACK TO LOS ANGELES AFTER AUSTRALIAN SHOWS

Added a few pictures from Britney arriving at LAX Airport in Los Angeles, she tweeted about it:

"Just got home. Flew on V Australia. I think these planes might be the most comfortable planes I have ever been on." -Britney

IT'S A WRAP!!! THE CIRCUS TOUR IS OVER

It’s done guys! Adelaide in Australia received the very last show of “The Circus Starring: Britney Spears” on Sunday, and after 97 shows, The tour is over! The tour by the numbers:

- 97 shows. 61 in U.S./Canada, 22 in Europe, 14 in Australia.
- 941,619 attendants in North America.
- US$120,000,000 grossed from North America, London and Sydney shows.
- 18,644 attendants at American Airlines Arena in Miami, the most for any show in the arena.
- 66,247 attendants to the 4 shows at The Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia, the most for any show in the arena.
- 40,000 attendants to the show at The Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, one of the largest audiences Britney has ever performed for.
- US$ 83,073,529 grossed in North America, Top grossing tour of the year in the U.S.
- US$2,051,607 grossed in average per show.
- 11 opening acts: Big Apple Circus (all shows), Pussycat Dolls (1st. North American leg), Girlicious (Canada shows), Ciara (London shows), Kristinia DeBarge (2nd. North American Leg), One Call (7 first shows of the 2nd. North American leg), Jordin Sparks (2nd. American Leg), DJ Havana Brown (Europe and Australia), Sliimy (Paris shows), Knappen & Hakim from NRJ (Stockholm shows) and Cascada (Berlin show).
- 12 countries and 54 cities visited by the tour.
- 35 trucks used to transport tour and stage materials.
- 225 touring crew members.
- 150 local crew members (each city).
- 4,000 road cases used for the stage, lights, sound equipment, wardrobe, and back line equipment.
- 1,200 meals prepared daily for tour crew and local staff each day.
- 240 moving lights on the stage.
- 9 hydraulic elevator shafts located on the stage to get the performers up and down
- 10,000 amps of power generated by the tour in one show.
- 500 rehearsal hours.
- 20 wardrobe cases for Britney, band and dancers.
- US$ 30,000,000, the cost for the tour productions.
- 44 band members, dancer and performers.
- 11 stylists (for hair, make-up and clothing).
- 100,000 authentic Swarovski crystals individually hand placed on costumes.
- 15 to 45 seconds spent for clothes changing.
- 9 costumes changes for Britney each show.
- #1 Top Grossing Tour for Female of 2009.

PICTURES FROM THE LAST SHOW IN ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA

VOTE IN PEOPLE'S BEST OF 2009

Britney is nominated for two more awards you can vote for! People Magazine has nominated Britney for "Who Looked Fiercest in a Bodysuit?" and "Who was the most talked-about star of 2009?"

Also, don't forget to vote for Britney for these other honors:
- Billboard's Album of the Year and Album of the Decade
- 'Circus' for Fuse's Best Video of 2009
- Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Pop Artist at the People's Choice Awards
- Best Celebrity to Follow and Best Musical Artist to Follow in the Open Web Awards
- Best Solo Female 2009 and Twit of the Year (Best Twitter) 2009 in the Virgin Media Music Awards