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December 3rd, 2008 at 8:43 pm

Music Video: Britney Spears ‘Circus’ Video, Photos

Britney Spears live performance on Good Morning America, December 2, 2008

Here is the official music video for Britney Spears’ “Circus,” the title track from her sixth studio album, Circus. Watch the video and see photos ofthe pop superstar’s live performance of the track on ABC Good Morning America at The Big Apple Circus tent at Lincoln Center in New York City on her 27th birthday and album release date December 2, 2008. The music video will have its formal world premiere on Entertainment Tonight on December 5, 2008.

“Circus” is the album’s second single; it was written and produced by Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco. The music video was directed by Hollywood director Francis Lawrence (“I Am Legend”) who also directed music videos for the pop superstar’s landmark 2001 single, “I’m a Slave 4 U.”

The ultimate success of the comeback album is the subject of much speculation.

Billboard senior correspondent Ed Christman said Spears’ recent television appearances, the MTV special and several favorable reviews will likely help sales of the new album, even though sales are down 15 percent from last year. And while 300,000 sold is a modest number, he predicts Circus will sell more over time than Blackout has. [...]

Britney Spears live performance on Good Morning America, December 2, 2008

According to Trakin, this year’s comeback feels more authentic than last year’s supposed return.

“Certainly, it seems she’s more prepared to come back,” he said. “Given what went down on the documentary, I think there are still questions about her stability, her stamina and her desire, as well. Those are certainly issues that need to be dealt with. But there’s still tremendous public interest in her. The media is pulling for her, and the critical reviews and word of mouth are certainly a lot better than last time. That will all help her sell records.”

Source: MTV Is Circus Britney Spears’ True Comeback LP?

Continuing her much publicized and much analyzed comeback, the Britney Spears 2009 tour is set to kick off March 3, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Emmy Award-winning choreographer and director, Wade Robson, is directing the tour, “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” which will feature the Pussycat Dolls. The tour will make stops in 26 North American cities. The European leg of the tour features performances in London at O2 Arena on June 3 and 4, 2009 and at Bercy-Paris Sports Palace on June 19, 2009.