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Britney Spears Experts Debate Final Four Videos

BreatheHeavy.com’s Jordan Miller puts his money on ‘Criminal’ as voting continues. By Christina Garibaldi Jason Trawick and Britney Spears in “Criminal” Photo: Jive It’s Final Four time in MTV News’ Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Videos for 30 Years . Hundreds of thousands of votes came in during round three — and that led to some shocking eliminations. Most notably, fan favorite “Toxic” lost out to “I’m a Slave 4 U,” which advanced to round two. “We thought that would be the biggest, tightest competition,” MTV Newsroom blog editor John Mitchell said of the contest between “Slave” and “Toxic.” “And it was the one that was separated by the most [votes].” The closest finish in the third round came down to this year’s “Till the World Ends” and “Lucky,” released in 2000. “Till the World Ends” held the lead for most of the voting, but a last-minute push by fans edged “Lucky” into the next round with a margin of just 128 votes. Now, it’s down to the Final Four. “Lucky” will take its chances against Spears’ latest video “Criminal,” which has a strong shot at the final round, according to BreatheHeavy.com’s Jordan Miller , who runs Britney’s biggest fan site. “I think ‘Criminal’ ‘s made it really far because it’s her latest music video that’s out,” Miller explained. “I think if that music video came out years ago, I don’t think it would be doing so well. It’s being promoted right now on TV and radio, but I think because it’s new to fans, it’s made it this far.” In the Final Four, “Slave 4 U” is facing off against “Hold It Against Me,” and MTV News experts predict “Slave” and “Criminal” will ultimately fight it out for the title of Best Britney Video of All Time. Spears herself recently weighed in on the competition with a tweet , hinting that boyfriend Jason Trawick was supporting “Criminal,” in which he co-stars with Brit. “It’s constantly been the most voted-upon bracket every single round,” MTV News’ Mitchell said of “Criminal.” “I think there’s a lot of groundswell behind that video; [Britney] obviously supports that video. I think that her fans are going to take it to the end.” Voting for the top four clips is open until 7 a.m. Thursday ; the top two will be unveiled at 10 a.m. on Thursday morning, followed by the big reveal of the winner at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, which happens to be Britney’s 30th birthday. Head over to Britney30.MTV.com and vote for your favorite music video in MTV News’ Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Videos for 30 Years. Which Britney video are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments section below! What’s your favorite Britney video? Make sure to vote at Britney30.MTV.com or the MTV Newsroom blog, and share your picks in the comments below! Related Videos Britney Spears: 30 Videos For 30 Years Related Artists Britney Spears

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Britney Spears Experts Debate Final Four Videos

BreatheHeavy.com’s Jordan Miller puts his money on ‘Criminal’ as voting continues. By Christina Garibaldi Jason Trawick and Britney Spears in “Criminal” Photo: Jive It’s Final Four time in MTV News’ Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Videos for 30 Years . Hundreds of thousands of votes came in during round three — and that led to some shocking eliminations. Most notably, fan favorite “Toxic” lost out to “I’m a Slave 4 U,” which advanced to round two. “We thought that would be the biggest, tightest competition,” MTV Newsroom blog editor John Mitchell said of the contest between “Slave” and “Toxic.” “And it was the one that was separated by the most [votes].” The closest finish in the third round came down to this year’s “Till the World Ends” and “Lucky,” released in 2000. “Till the World Ends” held the lead for most of the voting, but a last-minute push by fans edged “Lucky” into the next round with a margin of just 128 votes. Now, it’s down to the Final Four. “Lucky” will take its chances against Spears’ latest video “Criminal,” which has a strong shot at the final round, according to BreatheHeavy.com’s Jordan Miller , who runs Britney’s biggest fan site. “I think ‘Criminal’ ‘s made it really far because it’s her latest music video that’s out,” Miller explained. “I think if that music video came out years ago, I don’t think it would be doing so well. It’s being promoted right now on TV and radio, but I think because it’s new to fans, it’s made it this far.” In the Final Four, “Slave 4 U” is facing off against “Hold It Against Me,” and MTV News experts predict “Slave” and “Criminal” will ultimately fight it out for the title of Best Britney Video of All Time. Spears herself recently weighed in on the competition with a tweet , hinting that boyfriend Jason Trawick was supporting “Criminal,” in which he co-stars with Brit. “It’s constantly been the most voted-upon bracket every single round,” MTV News’ Mitchell said of “Criminal.” “I think there’s a lot of groundswell behind that video; [Britney] obviously supports that video. I think that her fans are going to take it to the end.” Voting for the top four clips is open until 7 a.m. Thursday ; the top two will be unveiled at 10 a.m. on Thursday morning, followed by the big reveal of the winner at 10 a.m. ET on Friday, which happens to be Britney’s 30th birthday. Head over to Britney30.MTV.com and vote for your favorite music video in MTV News’ Britney Spears Tournament: 30 Videos for 30 Years. Which Britney video are you rooting for? Let us know in the comments section below! What’s your favorite Britney video? Make sure to vote at Britney30.MTV.com or the MTV Newsroom blog, and share your picks in the comments below! Related Videos Britney Spears: 30 Videos For 30 Years Related Artists Britney Spears

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Britney Spears Music Video Stills: Too Hot For YouTube!

With overt sexuality reminiscent of her days of yore and some gun violence to boot, Britney Spears’ “Criminal” music video is being red flagged all over the Internet. She’s already been criticized by various groups for the armed robbery scene, and you can bet that the domestic violence at the beginning will spark more debate. And then there’s the shower sex. With her boyfriend, Jason Trawick. All we can say is the PTC is going to have a field day cranking out letters about this one, and YouTube may have to hire more moderators to field the complaints. Follow the above link to see the video in its sexy glory. Then click to enlarge some of the steamiest Britney Spears pictures from her “Criminal” video below:

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Justin Bieber And Selena Gomez’s Arena Date: How Much Did It Cost?

A regular guy would have dropped serious coin to rent out the Staples Center for a romantic night out. By Gil Kaufman Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez (file) Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Membership has its privileges, and when the club you’re in is the elite pop star society, there isn’t much you can’t get your hands on. That’s why a teenager like Justin Bieber was able to swing the swankiest surprise date of all time with his squeeze Selena Gomez on Friday night when he treated her to dinner and a movie at the Staples Center . Now, before you get any ideas. The 20,000-seat home of the Los Angeles Lakers (and countless major concerts) is not available to just any Joe Schmo. No, Bieber reportedly got the keys to the palace for free because he’s sold the joint out three times and owner AEG Live figured they’d throw him a bone. Which got us thinking: What would it cost to treat your sweetie to a Bieber-esque night of steak and “Titanic”? Check out photos of Justin and Selena. As you might imagine, the powers-that-be at Staples weren’t really willing to spill the beans, but we crunched some numbers on our own and here’s what we were able to figure: $475,000 : That’s how much it would cost you to buy a high-end VIP luxury suite for 14 at the Staples Center, which would get you about 2,500 tickets a year to Lakers, Clippers and Sparks basketball games; L.A. Kings hockey games; concerts; lectures; X Games; and wrestling matches. Given that the venue holds 20,000, we can only imagine a one-night rental would run you well into the six figures. $200-plus : Bieber ordered steaks and pasta from the exclusive members-only Lexus Club at Staples, a 130-capacity high-end dining area where even the buffet will run you $57. Priceless : The lucky couple reportedly watched “Titanic” on their date. Now, most men would try to save a few bucks and rent the regular DVD, but given JB’s clear baller tendencies, is it safe to assume he called James Cameron and finagled an early copy of the 3-D anniversary Blu-ray edition that is due out in April? $299 to $1,199 : The price of renting an inflatable, 32- to 40-foot portable movie screen from FunFlicks.com for a special event. That is, assuming the Biebs did not make Gomez crane her neck and watch the whole movie on the Center’s Jumbotron. 194 : That’s how many minutes “Titanic” would run if JB didn’t have a remote that would allow him and Selena to skip some of the hours of extras. 2:30 a.m. : That’s about how late into the morning the couple would have had to stay at Staples in order to watch all of “Titanic,” assuming they started it as soon as they arrived at 11 p.m. and had it running during their meal. $300,000 : The amount Bieber pulls in nightly at each one of his concerts. $53 million : That’s how much Bieber banked in 2010 . In other words, don’t sweat it: He can afford this kind of date every night of the year if he wants to. What do you think of Justin’s date idea for Selena? Tell us in the comments! Related Photos Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez: A Look Back In Photos Related Artists Justin Bieber Selena Gomez

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Britney Spears Responds To ‘Criminal’ Video Controversy

‘The video is a fantasy story,’ statement says after U.K. criticism that the clip glorifies violence. By James Montgomery Britney Spears and Jason Trawick on the set of her “Criminal” video shoot Photo: Eagle Eyes / Splash News When Britney Spears flew to London earlier this month to shoot her video for “Criminal,” she probably didn’t think the clip would generate the kind of controversy it has. And yet, in the week since she wrapped filming, Spears has been taken to task by politicians in the U.K. for a scene in the video, in which the pop star packs a pistol as she flees a London-area building. They’ve claimed that the image of Brit gripping a gun glamorizes violence and, in the aftermath of the widespread riots that rattled the nation last month, the pop star should “apologize … for the rudeness and damage that she’s done to our community.” Late Monday (September 26), MTV News received a statement from Spears’ camp about the “Criminal” controversy — and, from the sound of things, she’s not going to be apologizing anytime soon. “The video is a fantasy story featuring Britney’s boyfriend, Jason Trawick, which literally plays out the lyrics of a song written three years before the riots ever happened,” the statement read. Criticisms of the “Criminal” video began last week, after images of Spears and Trawick making an escape from an apparent robbery (with Brit brandishing a replica revolver) began making the rounds. The scene in question was shot in the London borough of Hackney, which was hit hard by the August riots, and local politicians were upset by what they saw as an insensitive gesture by Spears. “It is only a music video, but it’s images like this, with pop stars glamorizing gangs, which means that some young people … get drawn in,” Hackney’s Member of Parliament, Diane Abbott, told the ITV news program “London Tonight.” “Britney should really know better.” Hackney’s council members — who gave Spears’ camp the OK to shoot at the nearby Stoke Newington Town Hall — also took issue with the fact that no one involved with the production of the “Criminal” video mentioned that a gun was to be used in the clip and, had they known, they would not have allowed filming in the recently restored building. “In this case we did not agree that a replica gun could be used at Stoke Newington Town Hall and are disappointed,” the council said in a statement to “London Tonight.” “We will be raising this matter with the production company.” Related Artists Britney Spears

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Britney Spears Armed And Dangerous In ‘Criminal’ Pics

Photos from London video set show Brit and real-life BF Jason Trawick making a getaway. By Jocelyn Vena Britney Spears and Jason Trawick on the set of her “Criminal” video shoot Photo: Eagle Eyes / Splash News Britney Spears has landed in London and she’s taking the city by storm. Since arriving in the U.K., the singer has been hard at work on the set of her “Criminal” music video , according to photos that hit the Web. The pics reveal there will be a cameo from a super special guy in her life. In one photograph , a smiling Spears holds a gun as she leaves a convenience store with her real-life boyfriend Jason Trawick behind her. Other photos show Spears inside the store tucking the gun in the waistband of her pants, and Trawick carrying groceries and pulling Brit by the arm. In a chat with AOL , the pop star explained that it was her idea to shoot the clip in London. “I’m shooting a video [and] I’ve never shot on location out of the country of America for a video,” she said. “So, it should be very interesting. It was partly my idea … to see if it could to happen, and they were like, ‘Yeah, it’s a great idea,’ so we did it.” The Femme Fatale singer also opened up about her busy career, including the European leg of her tour which kicks off this month. So, how does she stay tour-ready at all times? “Sometimes it is [a lot of work], but I genuinely love what I do and I get on a routine and a schedule to keep me motivated and inspired to have the energy I need for the show,” she said. “A lot of cardio, a lot of running and just try and eat clean.” Britney added that it’s all about balancing motherhood and career. “You just have to find your balance and niche in your life,” she said, crediting her mom and nanny with giving her a helping hand. “It’s a process you learn to figure out.” Are you excited for Britney Spears’ “Criminal” video? Tell us in the comments! Related Artists Britney Spears

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Britney Spears: Rocking Engagement Ring! Still Not Engaged to Jason Trawick!

If we’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that Britney Spears occasionally loves wearing huge, diamond jewelery on her left ring finger. But that doesn’t mean she’s engaged people! Geez! The singer fueled the semi-annual Jason Trawick engagement rumors Friday when she stepped out in London with a HUGE ROCK! Peep it: Spears flaunts a giant ring and gets the rumor mill buzzing at BBC Radio 1. Look at that BLING! Although the two denied reports that Jason Trawick was planning to propose to the pop queen (again), you have to wonder if he will. It’s been a long, serious relationship at this stage, and if anyone’s familiar with her very complicated past and present life situation, it’s her former agent. Not yet, though. Upon closer inspection, while the ring is clearly mammoth and no doubt expensive as heck, it’s not an engagement ring. We don’t think. Look: Britney Spears wouldn’t rock a yellow engagement ring, right? [Photos: Fame Pictures]

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Britney Spears and Jason Trawick Not Getting Engaged

“There is no truth to that report with regards to engagement rings,” a rep for Spears said in a statement. “However, Jason was there to discuss other matters with Pascal, but nothing relating to him personally.” Yes, he was looking at jewelry – just not of the engagement variety. Online reports that Britney Spears#39;s boyfriend and former agent, Jason Trawick, is planning to propose are false, a rep for the singer tells us. Trawick, 39, was spotted meeting with high-end jeweler Pascal Mouawa

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Whose Backs Looked More Bangin??? Kim Kardashian Vs. Zoe Saldana

Here are both Kim Kardashian and Zoe Saldana showing off their backsides for MTV at the VMAs. We know these cakes are polar opposites, but we still must ask… Whose Backs Looked More Bangin??? View This Poll

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VIDEO: Planking, Nyan Cat, and Higher Education Reform Facts.

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Some fun planking and orchestal nyan cat mashup, with higher ed facts : Check out Rock The Ivory Tower on Facebook and Twitter . Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : WILLisms.com Discovery Date : 03/08/2011 21:41 Number of articles : 2

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