Britney Spears' 'Till The World Ends' Video Nods To 'Slave 4 U'

Latest clip reminds us of her 2001 smash -- and it's not the first time the pop superstar has sampled her own video catalog.
By Christina Garibaldi


Britney Spears in "Til The Word Ends"
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With Wednesday's release of Britney Spears' new video for "Till the World Ends," the pop diva showed she can dance her way through anything — even an apocalypse.

Now, although "Till the World Ends" takes place in the future, it's hard to watch it without feeling transported to the past. The edgy look, steamy scenes and pulsating dance moves take us back to Spears' 2001 hit "Slave 4 U." Some of the key elements of "Till the World Ends" mirror "Slave," from the videos' sweaty dance scenes to the sexy wardrobe changes to an almost identical scene in which Britney sits among a group of sultry dancers.

And this isn't the first time the princess of pop has paid homage to herself. Spears' over-the-top videos have typically featured some distinct elements: memorable story lines ("Toxic"), standout choreography ("Oops! ... I Did It Again") and midriff-bearing outfits ("I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman"). So we can't say we blame her for looking back.

In 2008, Spears released her video for "Womanizer," which gave us a case of déjà vu, reminding us of her iconic "Toxic" clip. Borrowing a similar concept, Britney took on multiple personalities and sought revenge on a man who had done her wrong. However, the most jarring similarity was the wardrobe, or lack thereof. Spears played off the most memorable "Toxic" look — a nude bedazzled bodysuit — but took it one step further when she decided to bare all for "Womanizer."

Another recurring theme of Spears' videos happens to be a recurring theme in her real life: the constant media scrutiny. Spears has never hidden the fact that she's not a fan of all that paparazzi attention, and she playfully illustrated her battle with the photographers in "Piece of Me." But Spears' video résumé also finds her playing a variety of roles, from a young schoolgirl in "...Baby One More Time" to a bubble-gum-popping waitress in "(You Drive Me) Crazy," even a sexy flight attendant in "Toxic."

Earlier this year, the pop star reminded the world of just how memorable her music video catalog really is, when she surrounded herself with several of her classic video looks in "Hold It Against Me." The clip may have given viewers a glimpse of her past, but at the rate that Spears is going, it seems the best is yet to come.

What's your favorite Britney Spears video? Let us know in the comments below!

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Vivienne Westwood Trashes NYC, Loves LA

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"I don't actually like New York ... New York people are a bit stuck up and self important, and think that just the fact that they live in New York makes them better than anybody else. Sometimes there, you feel trapped by the concrete, and for me that means being trapped by the myth of Superman and American foreign policy and all these dreadful things that have done so much harm in the world. There's just so much pressure there; it's not nice."

—Designer Vivienne Westwood speaks to W magazine about her decision to open her first stateside boutique in LA, rather than NYC. Now, Westwood has made some valid points about NYC (and its inhabitants), but I found some of her critiques to apply LA residents also, especially the part about self-importance. But I guess the beautiful Cali weather makes up for that. Of course, this isn't really a battle of which city is better ... I'd prefer LA to NYC right about now, too. [The Cut]

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Is Matt Lauer Leaving The Today Show?


What will The Today Show look like without Matt Lauer and his impressive middle-aged body? Viewers will find out in 2013.

A source tells Entertainment Tonight the journalist will exit the morning series when his deal expires on December 31, 2012. He has served as co-anchor since 1997.

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This report follows other shake-ups at the network: insiders claim Meredith Vieira will also depart Today in September, while Katie Couric will soon leave as anchor of the CBS Evening News.

Expect all three to be seriously hot commodities once their deals expire.

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Miranda Kerr Takes a Break From Baby Duty

Making the most of a brief break from her motherly duties, Miranda Kerr treated herself to a relaxing shopping spree in Beverly Hills, CA on Wednesday (April 6).

The Victoria's Secret supermodel looked stunning in a long floral dress as she joined a few gal pals to peruse the offerings at the swanky retail stops lining the streets of Tinseltown.

Miss Kerr's west coast shopping session comes as she's been easing back into work mode following the January 6th birth of her and husband Orlando Bloom's baby boy, Flynn Christopher.

Talking about her newly acquired parental role during last week's Victoria's Secret Swim launch party, Miranda joyfully said, "I feel so blessed and so lucky to just have a beautiful and healthy child. It?s just incredible."

The 27-year-old Aussie beauty's famous actor hubby echoed similar sentiments while chatting with Hollyscoop during a recent press junket. Asked about fatherhood, Bloom replied, "Awesome! I love it. I hate that word but I love being a father; it?s changed everything in so many ways."

The "pirates of the Caribbean" heartthrob lovingly added that Miranda is "an amazing mother."

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Britney Spears Opens Up About Marriage, Kids

Pop star tells Us Weekly that boyfriend Jason Trawick 'makes me laugh, and we are so comfortable being ourselves.'
By Jocelyn Vena


Britney Spears and Jason Trawick
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On Wednesday (April 6), Britney Spears released her "Till the World Ends" video, a fun party clip that harkens back to the "Slave 4 U" era. While she might have come full-circle creatively, in the new issue of Us Weekly, the pop superstar admits she's not the girl she used to be.

"I'm at such a different point in my life now than I was back then," she said of recording Femme Fatale, which shot to the top of the charts in its first week. "I'm more mature and much more hands-on now. I know exactly what I like and what I don't like. I guess that can make the recording process pretty difficult, because I'm very particular about songs I put my voice on."

That perspective comes from years in the spotlight, as well as the responsibility of being a mom to her two sons, Jayden and Sean. "You have to think about all your decisions so much more carefully, because they are affecting your kids too," she said. "My priorities have changed, and I do everything for [the boys]. They remind me what life is really all about.

"They are my biggest fans. I make up songs and sing to them all the time," she continued. "They like to watch me dance. In fact, they join in and do their own moves!"

While her opening act is still in flux, Spears does know that both Jayden and Sean will be hitting the road with her for her Till the World Ends Tour. "They will be coming with me. I couldn't go on tour without them!" she said. "I'm always very busy when I'm on the road, but I make sure to have quality time with them every single day."

Another one of her big fans is boyfriend Jason Trawick, whom she says complements her perfectly. "We have such a great time together! He makes me laugh, and we are so comfortable being ourselves. We like to stay home, order in, watch movies, go to dinner with friends. And we love getting away for the weekend. Some of our favorite spots are Las Vegas, Hawaii or Mexico."

With two marriages already under her belt, would Spears get married again? "Maybe," she teased. "Never say never!"

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Henry Cavill Offers a New Take on "Superman"

Opening up about his upcoming role as "Superman", Henry Cavill promised fans that this Man of Steel will be different than all the rest.

After reading through the top-secret script, the 27-year-old revealed to MTV that the superhero reboot is "basically just a re-imagining and a modernization of an iconic character."

Still, Henry noted that it's highly important to respect the character fans know and love. He said, "Superman is Superman, after all. There's only so much of a change you can make to that," adding "It's going to be different, but not so different that it's unrecognizable."

The "Superman" set is sure to have some serious star power as Cavill is joined by a cast which includes Amy Adams, Kevin Costner and Diane Lane.

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