Andrewy

Oh my god, it DOES sound just like it! First Malta rip off Up, and now Ukraine rip off Britney! At least no-one outside of the UK would notice the Maltese likeness, but everyone in Europe would see through Oleksandr's song, surely!

Britney Spears Fits Just About Everything Into First Circus Tour Pop star seems genuinely touched by the warm reception given to her by the fans at the New Orleans Arena. By James Montgomery NEW ORLEANS — So, how was the opening night of Britney Spears' Circus tour? Well, here's how the first 20 minutes went ... that ought to give you a pretty good idea: A red curtain descends upon the stage. Music starts pounding — the drumbeat of the apocalypse — and keeps building, until a lone ballerina and a mime appear. The mime is clutching a piece of chain-link fence, which he begins twirling faster and faster, until it turns into a geometric square. Then three jugglers and a little person take the stage, then Shaolin monks in black robes, who do a martial-arts routine, complete with kitanas and spinning axe kicks. Then clowns come out with nunchucks. They're followed by acrobats and gymnasts in long flowing robes, performing a routine to the music from "Kill Bill." Then everyone — mime, clowns, jugglers, little person and monks — do a sort of samba, and then Perez Hilton shows up on the video screens to deliver a monologue while dressed as Queen Elizabeth. Then Britney appears and murders him with a crossbow. And then the show starts. Seriously. Yes, welcome to Britney's Circus, a big, huge, loud, funny, nonsensical three-ring affair that includes everything under the big top — even an actual big top. Broken down into four acts — "Circus," "House of Fun," "Freakshow/Peepshow" and "Electro Circ"— the two-hour show is every set designer and choreographer's wet dream, or nightmare, or both. There are literally dozens of costume changes, dancers of all shapes and sizes and acrobats and set pieces that fly about willy-nilly. (This is surely the first concert in history to feature cholos on tricycles, a Bollywood number and a pair of martial-arts routines). It's truly a sight to behold ... the biggest show under one roof. At times, Britney herself is almost dwarfed by the spectacle. She looks great in her myriad of outfits (Genie! Drill Sergeant! Kinda Stripper!) And she can still move with the best of them ... it's just, well, she's almost lost in the sheer hugeness of the production around her. Of course, there were still plenty of highlights — the one-two opening combo of "Circus" and "Piece of Me" was great, as Brit descended from the sky (and got trapped in a gilded cage), strutted and popped, the electro beats whirring around the arena and the lights popping. "Radar" was sultry, as Spears donned a sparkly Wonderbra and did a pole dance. And as she laughed and blew kisses to the cheering audience during the night's lone quiet moment, "Everytime" (which, it should be mentioned, she sang perched on the handle of a floating umbrella), she seemed genuinely touched by the warm reception given to her by the fans at the New Orleans Arena. Still, by the time the third act ("Freakshow," which showcased her naughty side) rolled around, it was almost difficult to pick her out from all the noise. Again, this has less to do with Spears than it does the massive production she's surrounded herself with, though it must be said that her version of "I'm a Slave 4 U," complete with flames and a fierce dance routine, managed to rise above all the ephemera. And by the time she said good night with another great one-two wallop ("Womanizer" and a reprise of "Circus"), dressed in a sexy policewoman outfit, she looked exhausted. But happy. And why not? She brought the circus to her hometown, and it was a huge, sold-out, screaming success. It probably just would've benefited from a little more Britney Spears, that's all.

She didn't speak in DWAD or Onyx, did she? And even though I thoroughly expected her to mime, according to the tour thread (at the top) she did Circus, Everytime, If U Seek Amy and more (I forget which...) live, but then reports stopped coming...

Eep, I just watched the opening video with Perez on Youtube (no sound :() ... it looks ace! Maybe we should start a topic for tour discussion with spoilers? Or re-name this to make it clear we're gonna be going bat-crazayyy talking about stuff people want to avoid?

I dunno - it definitely sounds live on that msn video ... unless they've pre-recorded "live" vocals?

Hilarie didn't actually say she was leaving in that clip did she? I'm glad Sophia & James are staying :D

I guess Radar is okay, since it was sort of on Circus - Freakshow is weird to choose, but I can see it working quite well on a tour. I hope you're right about GM and Stronger ... either way it looks sensational, from that video...

It's definitely bizzare ... no Gimme More? no Unusual You? But generally I don't mind it, since I liked Blackout more than Circus, it was by far more creative. But that Do Somethin, Boys and Me Against The Music are there is odd, over tracks like Gimme More is just bizzare :blink: The only one I'm gutted to lose is Stronger. Tour preview for anyone who's interested ... it still looks pretty great to me :lol: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLvFvXutdlM...player_embedded

Brit & GaGa in one song ... this must be like an orgasm for Tyler. It's hot though - PM a link plzzzzz :D Thanks

Oh my life, those two have to be the most irritating people on the planet. Costumes look great though!

Ugh she is tiresome. The only thing she's good for is bring Mia in. Her storylines are yawnzome... Shame, as I like Hilarie Burton. I'd happily watch The Brooke Show however :lol:

I appreciate the presence of Ed Westwick & James Lafferty.

I've watched the first two, and really enjoyed both of them really. I don't see why anyone would find any need to be as negative as in that review. Some great editing, and great performance from Olivia Williams. I think what I like the most about it, is that it doesn't even seem that unlikely. That sounds stupid, but the rate technology develops, you can easily imagine something like this becoming possible - and that makes it even more relevant, especially the ethical issues raised in ep 1.

Ah well - Lucas and Peyton are my least favourite characters, anyway. I'd die if they carried on without Brooke or Haley, though. Odd that the DVD is out in September! Season 6 must be starting soon.

That would make my life :wub: :lol:

I think PCD will be the UK support - their UK tour for the Domination tour was January 18th - Februrary 6th, now they're in Europe until the 25th Feb, then back to the States in time for Britney's North America Support. Their own tour doesn't resume until May 16th in Australia, which ends on May 30th. Just in time for them to make it back to the UK for the London and Manchester dates in June. And the tour has been advertised in e-mails to fans in the UK for London and Manchester dates with the PCD logo on them...

An unexpected, but welcome, choice! I never thought they'd go for this, but over the moon they have. A beautiful song - and that's a great performance. She amazes me.

I saw it on Saturday when the other movie we wanted to see was fully booked. Was pleasantly surprised, Mittens is witty, and Bolt is adorable. I didn't care much for the hamster, though. Generally, it exeeded expectations of what I thought was going to be a lame movie. The first Disney Pixar movie I've actually enjoyed I think.

Woah, ancient topic. But :heart: Helena. Gigolo and Game of Love are two of my favourites of hers.

Can't believe she's doing it again! Good Luck to her, though!

I agree, not a patch on any entry from Greece in recent years. It doesn't really seem to have a melody :blink:

"Dennis, who has fathered nine kids, told how he was “gobsmacked” when he discovered Alfie was to be a dad, too" Hmm..

She's holding the wrong award, she won moonmen. BUT they are a bit amazing. Well done MT.

What's the competition on May 4th?

Congrats on getting tickets, guys!