Britney Spears came in at number nineteen on Pollstar.com’s list of the top grossing touring acts of the last decade. The singer brought in $195.7 million dollars, selling 3.5 million tickets.

Other top acts of the 2000s include Metallica at number 15 with $225.5 million earned, Jimmy Buffett at number 10 with $285.8 million earned, the Rolling Stones at number five with $426.9 million earned and Dave Matthews Band at number one with $529.1 million.

Though it’s been a rocky decade for Britney, the pop star’s touring success has been significant. Her most recent trek, The Circus Featuring Britney Spears tour, packed in 97 shows between last March and last November.

Overall, the tour grossed $96,213,121, placing her in Pollstar’s top five touring acts of 2009.

According to Britney’s label, Jive Records, the singer plans to release a new album in May. The new disc will reportedly feature collaborations with Max Martin, who penned Spears’ 1999 hit, “Baby One More Time.”

Source: RTT News

Just wanted to quickly update to remind you all that there are only two Australian dates left of Britney´s Circus tour, after which the show will come to end.

Sunday´s show in Adelaide will be her 97th show of the tour, which started in March this year.  She has since been to Europe and done two legs in North America.

It´s amazing that Britney has come this far, especially considering a few months ago people thought she wouldn´t even make it through the first few shows!

Britney is currently on her way to Australia to continue her Circus tour after catching a 20 hour flight from Los Angeles.

She’ll perform 14 shows in the country, most of which are sold out. She’s been to Australia briefly before, but this is her first time touring.

EDIT: She´s arrived!

Longest flight ever but we had a great time. Really cool plane and the V staff took great care of us. So excited to be here! – Britney

BRITNEY SPEARS WILL BRING HER CIRCUS TOUR TO ADELAIDE

After months of campaigning, Adelaide fans will be thrilled to know that “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” will play one date at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Sunday 29 November. This will be the final date of the Australian tour which kicks off in Perth on Friday 6 November.

Tickets to the Adelaide show go on sale on Tuesday 29 September at 9am from Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au.

“The Circus Starring Britney Spears” is a first of its kind, incorporating a dazzling display of music, dance, magic and theatrics into the year’s biggest spectacle. With its cast of nearly 50 dancers, magicians, clowns and acrobats and a travelling staff of over 200, the 50 million dollar extravaganza will travel Australia with an unprecedented 60 tons of equipment in 34 trucks for what is sure to be the most electrifying musical event ever.

“The Circus Starring Britney Spears” kicked-off in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on March 3, 2009, and is the highest grossing tour of 2009 in North America to date. The recent European leg of the world tour garnered raves reviews: “The Circus starring Britney Spears, the relentlessly high octane and superbly choreographed affair delighted 23,000 assembled fans” claims the UK’s Daily Mail, and The Financial Times stating “…with costume changes, a mini-magic show and blingy bicycles, the presentation was a feast for the eyes.”

Special guest on “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” tour of Australia is DJ Havana Brown. The Australian DJ, who is currently receiving world-wide recognition, is known for her up-tempo R&B and hip-hop sets, tinged with a touch of electro-house.

Ticket prices are $99.90, $149.90, $199.90 for the biggest show under one roof!

Britney Spears is one of the top-selling artists of the last decade, and to date she has sold in excess of 63 million albums worldwide: …Baby One More Time (1999); Oops!… I Did It Again (2000); Britney (2001); In The Zone (2003) and Blackout (2007). Her current album Circus released on her birthday, December 2, 2008, debuted No. 1 in six countries including Canada, Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and Top 10 in an additional seven countries.

“The Circus Starring Britney Spears”
With special guest DJ HAVANA BROWN

Source: Britney Spears.com

THE CIRCUS STARRING BRITNEY SPEARS

2 BRAND NEW SHOWS ANNOUNCED!
BRISBANE AND MELBOURNE

Due to huge box office sales, Dainty Consolidated Entertainment is thrilled to announce two extra concerts have been added to Britney Spear’s tour itinerary.

Due to huge demand an extra and definitely final show has been added in Melbourne. Britney will perform a 4th and final concert in Melbourne at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 27 November.

Brisbane is also getting an extra show, the 3rd and final Brisbane show is set for Sunday 22 November at The Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

Tickets to these two new shows go on sale on MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849 at a special time of 12 MIDDAY.

Just announced as special guest on “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” tour of Australia is DJ Havana Brown. The Australian DJ, who is currently receiving world-wide recognition, is known for her up-tempo R&B and hip-hop sets, tinged with a touch of electro-house.

“The Circus Starring Britney Spears” is a first of its kind, incorporating a dazzling display of music, dance, magic and theatrics into the year’s biggest spectacle. With its cast of nearly 50 dancers, magicians, clowns and acrobats and a traveling staff of over 200, the 50 million dollar extravaganza will travel Australia with an unprecedented 60 tons of equipment in 34 trucks for what is sure to be the most electrifying musical event ever.

PERTH
Friday 6 November @ Burswood Dome
Saturday 7 November @ Burswood Dome

MELBOURNE
Wednesday 11 November @ Rod Laver Arena
Thursday 12 November @ Rod Laver Arena
Friday 13 November @ Rod Laver Arena
NEW SHOW: Friday 27 November @ Rod Laver Arena

SYDNEY
Monday 16 November @ Acer Arena
Tuesday 17 November @ Acer Arena
Thursday 19 November @ Acer Arena
Friday 20 November @ Acer Arena

BRISBANE
Tuesday 24 November @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Wednesday 25 November @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre
NEW SHOW: Sunday 22 November @ Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Tickets to the new shows go on sale on
MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER at a special time of 12 MIDDAY.

Source: BritneySpears.com

Total shows so far: 96! This is Britney’s longest running tour to date.

Kristinia DeBarge will be hitting the stage as an opening act on Monday when Britney Spears brings her Circus tour to Madison Square Garden for three nights. And DeBarge says that her boss Miss Spears has been nothing but kind since the newcomer joined the show for the tour’s second leg.

“Well, I’ve only talked to her once … but she’s really sweet and she told me that her kids love my songs,” DeBarge told MTV News. “I thought that was sweet … it was really brief and short, but she’s really nice. So we’ll see how it goes.”

And although the group hasn’t been on the road for very long, DeBarge has already assessed how the tour is going. “I’m definitely starting to feel a little bit tired. I haven’t even started to go that much deep into the tour yet,” she said, adding that the first two shows went over well for her and for the fans.

“They went really well. The first show was a lot of fun,” she said. “I remember hearing the audience and getting chills — I’ve been dreaming about this since I can remember talking.”

And although she is now living the dream of having a spot opening up for Britney, there was a time not too long ago when that opportunity didn’t even seem like a possibility. “Well, the first time that I was told I would be opening up for her I didn’t believe it. I was in the studio recording one of my songs called ‘Powerless,’ ” she said. “I thought they were just joking with me. I was really excited.”

Source: MTV

“THE CIRCUS STARRING BRITNEY SPEARS”
ADDS SPECIAL GUEST JORDIN SPARKS
FOR LEG TWO OF HIT NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Previously Announced Opening Act Kristinia DeBarge to Appear on All Dates

Additional Support from Girlicious & One Call at Select Shows

TICKETS ON SALE NOW

LOS ANGELES, CA – August 14, 2009 – Platinum-selling 19 Recordings/Jive Records artist Jordin Sparks will join “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” as special guest on the second North American leg of the tour. Sparks will perform on the U.S. portion of the trek including dates in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Detroit, Chicago and more before concluding on September 26 & 27 at Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV. Previously announced opening act Kristinia DeBarge will join the tour for all dates; while up-and-coming acts Girlicious and One Call will appear in select cities (see full details below). For tickets, VIP packages and detailed tour information, fans should visit www.britneyspears.com or http://aeglive.com/.

19-year old star Jordin Sparks rose to fame in 2007 when she became the youngest contestant ever to win American Idol. She performed the national anthem to an audience of nearly 100 million viewers at Super Bowl XLII, and was named Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist at the American Music Awards. Her current sophomore album, Battlefield, is in stores now and features the title track as Sparks’ latest single. Her previous release, Jordin Sparks, featured platinum-certified Top 10 single, “Tattoo,” and smash hit single “No Air.”

“Britney’s show is incredible and for me to be a part of it is a great opportunity,” said Sparks.

“The Circus Starring Britney Spears,” a dazzling display of music, dance, magic and theatrics, kicked off in New Orleans on March 3 and is the highest grossing tour of 2009 in North America to date. With its cast of nearly 50 dancers, magicians, clowns and acrobats, and a traveling staff of over 200, the 50 million dollar extravaganza includes an unprecedented 60 tons of equipment in 34 trucks for what has already proven to be a sheer electrifying musical event. According to Reuters, “The pop star…pulled out all the stops before a sell-out crowd of 16,400 to launch her much anticipated world tour.”

Source: BritneySpears.com

She did it! Britney has succesfully completed the European leg of her Circus tour and now has 3 weeks off to relax (or rehearse!) before the second leg of the US tour starts.  The official name of this leg of the tour is “The Final Act of The Circus Starring: Britney Spears.”

The show will head to Australia in November, where it is thought to end.  Rumours of shows in South America have been denied by her manager.

The remaining shows are as follows:

North America

2009-08-20    Hamilton
2009-08-21    Ottawa
2009-08-24    New York
2009-08-25    New York
2009-08-26    New York
2009-08-29    Boston
2009-08-30    Philadelphia
2009-09-01    Orlando
2009-09-02    Miami
2009-09-04    Atlanta
2009-09-05    Greensboro
2009-09-08    Detroit
2009-09-09    Chicago
2009-09-11    Des Moines
2009-09-12    Grand Forks
2009-09-15    Tulsa
2009-09-16    Houston
2009-09-18    Dallas
2009-09-19    Bossier City
2009-09-21    El Paso
2009-09-23    Los Angeles
2009-09-24    San Diego
2009-09-26    Las Vegas
2009-09-27    Las Vegas

Australia

2009-11-06    Perth
2009-11-07    Perth
2009-11-11    Melbourne
2009-11-12    Melbourne
2009-11-13    Melbourne
2009-11-16    Sydney
2009-11-17    Sydney
2009-11-19    Sydney
2009-11-20    Sydney
2009-11-24    Brisbane
2009-11-25    Brisbane

I’ll add the list to the sidebar shortly (like I did with the previous shows) so you can see the remaining shows whenever you want to.

Enjoy your time off, Brit!

POLISH PROMOTER CANCELS WARSAW PERFORMANCE OF THE CIRCUS STARRING BRITNEY SPEARS

Los Angeles, CA – The Circus Starring Britney Spears will not be touring Warsaw, Poland during the 63-city world tour. To Britney’s great dismay, the performance scheduled to take place in Warsaw, Poland on Friday, July 24th has been canceled by the Polish promoter due to a contractual dispute that was unable to be resolved. Britney regrets that she will not be visiting Poland’s capital during her world tour. She apologizes to all her loyal fans for the cancellation and hopes to visit the culturally exciting city of Warsaw in the near future.

“The Circus Starring Britney Spears” kicked-off in New Orleans, LA on March 3, “The pop star…pulled out all the stops before a sell-out crowd of 16,400 to launch her much anticipated world tour,” stated Reuters. To date, the Circus is the highest grossing tour of 2009 in North America.

Source: BritneySpears.com

The legendary Pollstar Boxoffice Department has been crunching numbers, adding up ticket sales and figuring out final grosses to give you a glimpse of the overall concert picture for the first six months of 2009.

Britney Spears tops the North American tour scene. Brit’s 37 shows in 30 cities resulted in an average of 20,498 tickets sold per show at an average price of $99.29 for a total gross of $61.1 million.

Worldwide:

1. AC/DC- $150.6 million
2. Tina Turner-$83.5 million
3. Britney Spears- $74.6 million
4. Bruce Springsteen- $60.7 million
5. Eagles- $60.2 million

North America:

1. Britney Spears- $61.1 million
2. Fleetwood Mac- $54.8 million
3. Elton John/ Billy Joel- $52.1 million
4. Eagles- $42.8 million
5. Celion Dion- $42.6 million

Los Angeles, CA (June 10th, 2009) – Britney Spears in association with AEG Live is bringing “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” back to North America. Currently touring Europe, Britney will return to North America this August to perform in 20 cities.

“The Circus Starring Britney Spears” is a dazzling display of music, dance, magic and theatrics. With its cast of nearly 50 dancers, magicians, clowns and acrobats and a traveling staff of over 200, the 50 million dollar extravaganza will return to North American with an unprecedented 60 tons of equipment in 34 trucks for what has already proven to be the most electrifying musical event ever.

“The Circus Starring Britney Spears” kicked-off in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA on March 3, 2009, and is the highest grossing tour of 2009 in North America to date. “The pop star…pulled out all the stops before a sell-out crowd of 16,400 to launch her much anticipated world tour,” states Reuters. Britney is currently touring Europe to raves reviews. “The Circus starring Britney Spears, the relentlessly high octane and superbly choreographed affair delighted 23,000 assembled fans” claims the UK’s Daily Mail, and The Financial Times stating “…with costume changes, a mini-magic show and blingy bicycles, the presentation was a feast for the eyes.”

“I’m so excited to bring The Circus back to North America. I’ve made some really cool changes to the show that I think my fans are really going to love. I also get to bring the show to some new cities we missed the first time around,” exclaims Britney.

Tour dates are:

AUGUST 2009

• 20 – Hamilton, ON – Copps Coliseum
• 21 – Ottawa, ON – Scotiabank Place
• 24 – New York, NY – MSG
• 25 – New York, NY – MSG
• 29 – Boston, MA – TD Banknorth Garden
• 30 – Philadelphia, PA – Wachovia Center

SEPTEMBER, 2009

• 1 – Orlando, FL – Amway Arena
• 2 – Miami, FL – AA Arena
• 4 – Atlanta, GA – Philips Arena
• 5 – Greensboro, NC – Coliseum
• 8 – Detroit, MI – The Palace of Auburn Hills
• 9 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Center
• 11 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
• 12 – Grand Forks, IA – Alerus Center
• 15 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
• 16 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
• 18 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
• 19 – Bossier City, LA – CenturyTel Center
• 21 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center
• 23 – Los Angeles, CA – Staples Center
• 26 – Las Vegas, NV – Mandalay Bay
• 27 – Las Vegas, NV – Mandalay Bay

Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, June 19th. Fans should visit BritneySpears.com for tour and ticketing information.

Britney Spears is one of the top-selling artists of the last decade, and to date she has sold in excess of 63 million albums worldwide: …Baby One More Time (1999); Oops!… I Did It Again (2000); Britney (2001); In The Zone (2003) and Blackout (2007).  Her current album Circus released on her birthday, December 2, 2008, debuted No. 1 in six countries including Canada, Switzerland, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and Top 10 in an additional seven countries.