Much has been made of Britney Spears‘ recent parenting choices, flirtations with baldness, and that whole K-Fed unpleasantness. But although she’s merely 27, Brit–to our eternal gratitude–is well acquainted with fall-out from the kind of decisions unbefitting a former Disney employee. From her ‘99 promise to “remain a virgin until marriage” (while openly doinking fellow Mouseketeer Justin Timberlake), to the CNN interview in which Spears stated “we should just trust our president in every decision he makes” about the Iraq War, to her 55-hour marriage to an old play-date pal that was annulled because, among other things, “the Plaintiff and Defendant did not know each others’ likes and dislikes,” Britney has always been there for us as an example of what can go wrong when you don’t think things through. “3″ celebrates the mysteries of Kabbalah.

by Mark Emge

2009 has been good to Britney Spears. In January Brit and her father obtained restraining orders against the singer’s former manager, an ex- boyfriend and a lawyer, who had all been conspiring to usurp the pop star’s affairs. Then “Womanizer” and “Circus” became her first back-to-back No. 1s ever. On top of that, her Circus Tour has sold out around the world, and Spears has even been awarded temporary equal custody of her kids so they can travel with her. That was before the court read the lyrics to her new single “3″–it’s about group sex!–but we think Britney has earned the right to enjoy herself no matter how many hands man her deck.

by Mark Emge

2009 has been good to Britney Spears. In January Brit and her father obtained a restraining order against the singer’s former manager/friend Sam Lutfi, one-time beau Adnan Ghalib and attorney Jon Eardley–all of whom had been conspiring to usurp the pop star’s affairs. Then “Womanizer” and “Circus” became her first back-to-back No. 1s ever. On top of that, her Circus Tour has sold out around the world and Spears has even been awarded temporary equal custody of her kids so they can travel with her. That was before the court had read the lyrics to her new single “3″–it’s about group sex!–but we think Britney has earned the right to enjoy herself.

by Mark Emge

Britney Spears may have left the psych ward, but on “Circus”, the former Mickey Mouse Clubber’s sixth album, she proves she’s still a freak. Brit’s first collection since getting committed and losing custody of her kids would have made a fine follow-up to 2003’s “In the Zone” with its solid deep cuts. “Toxic” producers Bloodshy & Avant hit pay dirt again with the melodic, glowing “Unusual You”. “Kill the Lights” recalls the synth crush of 2007’s “Blackout”. Spears phoned in her vocals on that zombified disc, but for “Circus” she put in real studio time, actually singing some slow jams. Frou Frou’s Guy Sigsworth contributes “Out From Under”, Spears’ best ballad since “I’m Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman”.

by Mark Emge

Schadenfraude is more acceptable with a solitary target, so now that Jessica Simpson is embarrassing herself by letting her figure go and performing at chili cook-offs (tres déclassé…), Britney Spears is off the hook for her recent wacked-out behavior and bloat. Back with phat new abs (¡qué rico!) and Jessica’s hairdo (huh?), Brit tackles her recent past head-on in the way only highly paid outside lyricists can over the thumping beat of “Circus”. Speaking of which, Philly, USA, DJ Wes “Diplo” Diplodocus gets all Jurassic on this remix.

by Mark Emge

Look who’s back! Britney Spears, and not a moment too soon, as it seems all the pop divas lately have been suffering mental meltdowns, fleeing rehab, and losing custody of their children in her…absence. Good job, handlers! The purpose of Britney’s new album, “Circus”, is to make us forget she was ever an erratic, bald, alleged child-endangerer by reminding us why we loved her so much before her fall: (fill in you reason here, people). While the title of this dance-tastic track alludes to Brit’s recent journey into the wilderness, “Circus”‘ lyrics never get in the way by being confessional or ironic. Baby, one more time!

by Mark Emge

Britney Spears is back on the international music scene after having to deal with personal conflict, a child custody battle and drug rehabilitation. Professionally Britney has achieved a great deal of success. She’s topped music charts all over the world, and has sold an estimated 83 million albums worldwide. She also became the first artist in history to have her first four consecutive albums debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album charts. “Womanizer” is the first single off of her sixth studio album, “Circus”, and has contribututions from Lady Gaga, Lil Jon and J.R. Rotem. In a recent interview reguarding her new single “Womanizer” Britney said, “It’s about guys cheating on girls. It’s a girl anthem. That’s why I like it.”

by Victor Caballero

Britney Spears has unveiled “Radar” as the next single from her album, “Blackout”. In other news, Madonna’s tour producers had to shoot down reports over the last few weeks that Spears would be joining the Material Mom in a live stage performance during her world tour. It’s true that Madonna asked Spears to join her on her Sticky + Sweet tour to help her resurrect her career and while Britney will appear with Madonna in a short video that will be broadcast on big screens during the show, she will not be taking to the stage with Madge. For the latest on Britney Spears, visit www.britneyspears.com.

by Martín Wagmaister