Pop Princess No More: Britney Spears Has Lost Her Spark

I do disagree. Britney remains strong and has put a 2 great albums with many hit singles in the past 2 years. After a bit of a bump in the road which all artist have in some degree. The media needs to stop concentrating on tearing her down and giving people false ideals about her. A fan forever.

that is so rite she should still be pop princess

Give the girl some time to recover, Britney is a legend... Gaga, Rihanna & Beyonce can't reach to her level.
Only time will tell, Britney's next album is at works - wait 'til her return, I'm sure she'll blow us all away with the return of the true Queen B into the charts!

true britney is a legend but SO IS rhienna, gaga and beyonce k, they are all legends

At what age do you stop being a "Princess". Pretty soon Britney will be a 30 year old princess and I think there lies the problem.

If you look at entertainers like Beyonce, Pink, and to a (lesser degree) Christina Aguilera you see an evolution. A growth in vocal and entertaining ability. Britney pretty much peaked at the age of 18 and fell off. Fortunately for her during her prime she attracted a large group of tone-deaf queens and teens with no true understanding of music history nor an appreciation of what makes a entertainer a good entertainer. She'll always have a career as long as they keep lapping up whatever crap her people allow her to release without demanding that she do anything to justify their love for her (like singing live or even directly acknowledging them in concert)

But as far as the general public is concerned it's pretty much all about Beyonce right now...she has something that cannot be brought or created with vocal-correcting software that is TRUE talent and class. Beyonce and Gaga will rule the next decade in music.

It's all about Beyonce? Maybe for the kids who live on the wrong side of town.

Pretty soon a 30 year old Princess? Brit is only 28! And besides, Brit may have had a few bumps in the road a while back, but she's certainly been picking up the pace. She looks so sexy! Some may not be able to see it, but Brit has no where to go but foward. And just to get one thing straight, I honestly believe that it doesn't take singing live in concert to make you a a great performer and just because she doesn't doesn't mean she can't. I believe she chooses not to because she feels she should deliver the most perfect performances as she possibly can and trying to sing live while constantly moving is tough. Plus, everytime a singer is given a review for a live performance, they're always criticized for what they lacked instead of praised for what they brought to the table. One other thing, if Brit's age is such a problem, then what's the difference in Beyonce? She's the same age as Brit! I don't care what anybody else thinks, Brit is the true icon of our generation, and I will continue to show my love and support for her no matter what!

"teens and queens" who know nothing about music? But BEYONCE is the pinnacle of musical genius right?

Do you know how many artists try to make it big every year with generic, fun pop music and they fail? Funny how "teens and queens" didn't become their fans, it's only in BRITNEY's case right?

LOL

This is art, not sports. Being a fan of an artist doesn't have to be like sports where a "true fan" only has one team in any given sport. Back in the day, I bought the Beatles AND the Rolling Stones. As a jazz fan, I bought Keith Jarrett AND Chick Corea. I was and remain a fan of Blondie, the Pretenders, Madonna AND Cyndi Lauper. In today's scene, Gaga's my favorite, but I like and buy the works of other pop artists too, such as Keri Hilson, Beyonce and Norah Jones. As for Britney, I wish her well and hope she continues to make great pop.

I agree that she is no More the Pop Princess becose she is now the QUEEN of POP

ya that true

Io non sono proprio daccordo con quello che è scritto qui sopra.Rihanna,Lady Gaga e compagnia bella non saranno mai al livello di BRITNEY SPEARS !! Gli ultimi 2 album hanno portato Britney alla rimonta..ricordiamoci che Womanizer se le è mangiate le canzoni di Beyonce e di Rihanna.Womanizer è stata per settimane nella top ten.Piece Of Me ha fatto vincere a Britney tre statuette agli VMA 2008 proprio contro le signorine Rihanna e Beyonce.Rihanna e Beyonce hanno avuto successo proprio quando Britney non c'era..quando poi è tornata le due signorne non hanno fatto più niente.E ricordiamoci anche che 3 la canzone della Reginetta Del Pop se le mangiata l'ultima canzone di Rihanna.3 è saltata subito al primo posto della Hot 2OO Billboard ! ed è stata in top ten per 2 mesi!mentre Russian Roulette di Rihanna non ha fatto granchè!e pensate che Russian Roulette proviene da un album vero e proprio..mentre 3 proviene da un raccolta (The Singles Collection) quindi non ci sono proprio paragoni tra BRITNEY SPEARS e Beyonce,Rihanna e Lady Gaga.

I'm not american but she did just have a single that debuted at #1 on the Hot 100 something that no other artist besides american idol winners have managed to do this decade. Which jut shows how much immediate want there is for her when she puts out something new. Plus new artists come and go, e know Britney has stood the test of time, others fade fast, and even with the most publicized melt down ever she managed to become more sucsessful than ever after that.

I cannot believe it! is it for real?
Britney is a TRUE legend, like no other, therefore she'll always have her spark that makes her sell-out tours, sell millions of albums and be FOREVER the pop princess!

I love both Brit and B - they're completely different artists so they aint competing...

Its kinda like Mariah and B - they're different too.

I think Brit is just getting back to her original level. Shes been thru a lot - give her time. Next album she'll probably be back to her best.

But she'll forever be Princess Of Pop - shes been around far longer than Gaga (who I love) and Rhi (who's admittedly talentless) so...

i think every celebrity goes through rough patches from time to time and its times like these where fans will stay strong especially britneys. britney is a legend in the music indistry with a great voice also a great dancer and all round entertainment. i do agree she shouldnt lip synch but im certain this isnt the end for her. she has recently topped the charts and as a fan i know she will bounce back she just needs a bit of time britney is a legend just give the girl a little bit more time..
she apprently is going to be performing at the 2010 vmas this is her chance to prove shes back FOR GOOD!!

Her last single hit #1 so I don't agree.

I disagree - Britney is good (ish), but Gaga is a legend. New, yes, but iconic nonetheless. Not a one-hit wonder considering her debut album has just hit FIVE #1 singles.

Britney was cute and great and all, and she was the best pop gal we had for some time, but she was just a cog in a corporate machine. She was plucked out of the Mickey Mouse lineup, given a song to sing, and she did it pretty well. She lip synced, she danced, and her last VMA performance was shockingly bad. She looked like an out-of-shape zombie.

Gaga is something ENTIRELY different. A musician since aged 4. Writes all of her own music. Designs her own costumes and props. She wasn't plucked out of a lineup because of her looks. She worked her way up through dive bars and writing hit songs for other singers before she herself started to become recognized for her UNIQUE performances and style.

Gaga is an all-around creative ARTIST. Britney was just a singer. Comparing the two is like comparing apples and oranges.

Britney hasn't been the princess of pop since 2004. In 2010 it's all about Miley and Taylor.

None of these artists have reached the level of Britney... Britney took the world by storm with blockbuster albums, legendary performances and mindblowing worldwide popularity.. When she released Baby and Oops it was like crazy, everyone was talkin about her globally, in the school,street everywhere.. Tons of girls came out to imitate her, she started a new era.. She was already the biggest star on earth in 2002 just after 3 years she came out.. She is the biggest selling and the most popular artist of the decade.. Her VMA performances, tours, press and internet popularity are all legendary.. Let's look at today.. Nobody can replace her.. She had very successful singles like Womanizer and 3 (Both peaked #1 on Hot 100) Gimme More and Circus (Both peaked #3 in Hot 100) She had Circus Tour which grossed over 130 Millions USD.. She won 4 VMA'S in 2008 and 2009 and she's still one of TOP 5 most searched names in internet.. She is the QUEEN of pop and got the throne.. She's still relevant after 12 years.. End of story

huh??...lost her spark when she has the 4th highest grossing tour of 09....my gosh

it doesnt mean she don't promote herself on tv.she doesnt care..:D

boooo!....i hate this site....

bet ur a gaga fan.

Lost her spark what are you talking about? Britney is one the iconic legends of pop music. She was 16 when she came out and now she is 28 and going strong. That takes a staying power that not many stars have. I mean how can we bash the last artist that represents what an american girl is. Yes she has changed with ager but all of us do. Her music has gotten more sexy and yes it used to be more innocent and some say better. Yes she is not the same performer she used to be maybe that is because she is 28
years old. Britney Spears just came out when I was about 8 or 9 Britney had my whole grade captured guys and girls. We loved her and in a way have some sense of lasting respect for her. I remember going after school was over and buying her CD and listening to it over and over again. In that grade I lived her and swore I would meet her and get married I know impossible but I was only 8 and now I am 17 and I still love her and respect her. She is a mother and has to deal with her breakdown on national television. I have never seen any celebrity get as much attention as her that is because britney and america are internally linked to each other. There is something we just cant get over about her and I think she is still beautiful and still is an amazing singer. Yes she does sing live and has wrote a good 25% of her songs . She was named one of the biggest and richest women by forbes her songs sell more then any other pop artist. She has a perfume thats ells great so the spark will always be there because she has millions of loyal fans in america and in asia. If you mention beyonce or ldy gaga in europe and asia they will not know them very well. You mention britney spears
and they willl name her songs. That is because she is a worldwide popstar and really should be the queen I mean madonna you had a great run but you are up there in the years. And dont even try beyonce I mean the girl is more R and B then pop and her fan base is small compared to britneys , I mean nobody wants to see beyonces big ass shaking it I mean she is not exactly the american girl . Then there is lady gaga I mean she is a freak not an artist. She is Bi and looks like everyday is halloween. So please a girl that is questioned that if she has a dick between her legs does not come close to a girl that had 2 kids and can dance and perform for thousands of fans . Britney you are sexy and you have so much talent if only people gave you a chance and listened to your songs .

The article doesn't talk about the songs in the new albums, which by the way, are GREAT!!It is talking about the spark that used to light the stage when she showed up, sing and danced. When I saw her last videos, I tought so too. But I really think she first needs to solve everything thats happening in her life in order to regain her self confidence again (that definitely looks lost in all her latest performances).
I really think she did her "comeback" because she needed to do it (economically talking), and that's why she's still not prepared physically and emotionaly to take on the stage once again and dethrone all the claimed "pop new princesses" out there!

Lady Gaga just came out, for starters! Its not like Britney and Gaga have been around for the same amount of time and Gaga is still shining. Shes a new artist. who knows, a decade from now, people might not even remember gaga. Compare Britney to someone like Christina Agulera, who is definitely not as famous as Britney still is. And Personally, I think Britneys music is still really good. She may not be as great of a performer as she once was but, what the hell shes almost 30 years old, shes had two kids. Most women her age could not do what she does. She an inspiration, and a legend. And THATS THAT, leave it alone!

Britney is a legend.. She's the biggest selling and the most popular female of the decade.. The problem is she has nothing left to do, she already had a great success and now she's a little bored and unambitious.. Britney already did 10 years ago what gaga,bey and riri are trying to do now.. Britney has always been the biggest seller,best entertainer,most popular,most imitated and list goes on.. She got the throne but lost her ambition after that mindblowing success..

She will never stop being the pop princess. Maybe she doesn't have the "fire" anymore, but she, after Madonna, is the most amazing artist in the pop history, so even if she has lost her glow, she'll still being the better pop artist this world have ever seen.

i love Britney Spears
do you hear me?

omg so do i! she is amazing gurl like me jk:) i cant belive these peeps shes the most prettiest singer EVER! GOD U GUYS GET A REALITY CHECK!

that is such a lie she is still pop princess!!!!!!!!