Britney Goes to China?
Britney Spears is looking to expand her touring zone.
According to published reports, the "Oops!" singer's managers are in talks with promoters in China about bringing Spears' sexy stage show to the communist country later this year in what could be one of the biggest American acts ever to play there.
China's Culture Ministry is reportedly mulling an offer from the "Toxic" crooner's camp, though no word when, or even if, it plans to grant its approval. Considering the sexually-provocative costume changes during her current trek, the normally conservative authorities may need some convincing.
But if Spears does get the go-ahead, it would make her one of the few international artists to appear in China, following on the heels of Mariah Carey, who played two dates in Shanghai last November, as well as veteran British rockers Deep Purple, who are due to perform in Beijing and Shanghai this week.
The Rolling Stones were slated for major concerts in those cities as well last year, but had to cancel due to the outbreak of SARS.
Spears publicist and reps for her label, Jive Records were unavailable to comment on the report.
The pop princess, who was sidelined last week by a bum knee that forced her to cancel two weekend performances of her current North American Onyx Hotel tour, has since recovered and is back on the road supporting her latest disc, In the Zone, which has sold over 5 million copies.
Next month, Spears will head across the Atlantic for a two-month European jaunt that will kick off at Wembley Arena in London on April 26 and wrap up in Dublin in June. Along the way, she'll be joined by Wicked Wisdom, a band fronted by Jada Pinkett Smith. The Britster will then return the States where she'll play more outdoor sheds.
When she's not doing it again and again on stage, Spears is making scents. The popster recently signed with Elizabeth Arden to create a fragrance and cosmetic line. The first product--an eau de Brit--is slated to hit store shelves this fall.
Britney Spears is looking to expand her touring zone.
According to published reports, the "Oops!" singer's managers are in talks with promoters in China about bringing Spears' sexy stage show to the communist country later this year in what could be one of the biggest American acts ever to play there.
China's Culture Ministry is reportedly mulling an offer from the "Toxic" crooner's camp, though no word when, or even if, it plans to grant its approval. Considering the sexually-provocative costume changes during her current trek, the normally conservative authorities may need some convincing.
But if Spears does get the go-ahead, it would make her one of the few international artists to appear in China, following on the heels of Mariah Carey, who played two dates in Shanghai last November, as well as veteran British rockers Deep Purple, who are due to perform in Beijing and Shanghai this week.
The Rolling Stones were slated for major concerts in those cities as well last year, but had to cancel due to the outbreak of SARS.
Spears publicist and reps for her label, Jive Records were unavailable to comment on the report.
The pop princess, who was sidelined last week by a bum knee that forced her to cancel two weekend performances of her current North American Onyx Hotel tour, has since recovered and is back on the road supporting her latest disc, In the Zone, which has sold over 5 million copies.
Next month, Spears will head across the Atlantic for a two-month European jaunt that will kick off at Wembley Arena in London on April 26 and wrap up in Dublin in June. Along the way, she'll be joined by Wicked Wisdom, a band fronted by Jada Pinkett Smith. The Britster will then return the States where she'll play more outdoor sheds.
When she's not doing it again and again on stage, Spears is making scents. The popster recently signed with Elizabeth Arden to create a fragrance and cosmetic line. The first product--an eau de Brit--is slated to hit store shelves this fall.
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