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Old 07-02-2011, 12:20
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Lets face it Rihanna and Lady Gaga really show Britney up thesedays as a hes been. Both out perform her and both are out selling her latest efforts.

Is there still a place for Britney?
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Old 07-02-2011, 12:25
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Oh lord what have you started !!!

I believe there is room for all but I'm going to run for cover for this one!
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Old 07-02-2011, 12:26
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LOL, hasn't she been redundant for at least 5 years now?
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Old 07-02-2011, 12:26
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Here's basically the same thread - http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s....php?t=1433736
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Old 07-02-2011, 12:27
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There's plenty room for her.
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Old 07-02-2011, 12:27
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oh no no didnt!!!!!!!

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Old 07-02-2011, 12:37
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LOL, hasn't she been redundant for at least 5 years now?
Seeing that she made more $$$ than Lady Gaga last year (who is always in the press for whatever reason), I'm guessing, no
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Old 07-02-2011, 12:40
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I think this year will be interesting. Gaga has to and probably will deliver sales not witnessed for a decade or more once Born This Way hits. So unless Britney and Rihanna can match that then Lady Gaga is the new queen.
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Old 07-02-2011, 12:42
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I think this year will be interesting. Gaga has to and probably will deliver sales not witnessed for a decade or more once Born This Way hits. So unless Britney and Rihanna can match that then Lady Gaga is the new queen.
I don't think Gaga will be able to top the sales of The Fame/Fame Monster which did brilliantly worldwide. I could be wrong though.


Why can't there be room for all 3 artists? Plus you have others like Beyonce, Alicia Keys & Katy Perry who are also up there in terms of popularity and sales.
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Old 07-02-2011, 12:45
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I don't think Gaga will be able to top the sales of The Fame/Fame Monster which did brilliantly worldwide. I could be wrong though.
I think she will break TFM sales easy. She is defo looking at a new world record for first week sales. Born This Way will top every pre order chart from the second it gets a listed release.
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Old 07-02-2011, 12:47
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I think she will break TFM sales easy. She is defo looking at a new world record for first week sales. Born This Way will top every pre order chart from the second it gets a listed release.
What artist currently holds the world record for first weeks sale?
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Old 07-02-2011, 13:11
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What artist currently holds the world record for first weeks sale?
Oasis?
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Old 07-02-2011, 13:13
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Gaga tends to be a grower, not a shower in terms of sales.

I'm not expecting her to have ground breaking figures, or top her previous efforts...but I imagine she will have the biggest selling album of the year. She's still in her honeymoon period, after all.
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Old 07-02-2011, 13:25
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In the UK, yes.

Just read that in the USA, N'Sync hold the one week record - when their second album sold 2.42 million copies in a week back in 2001.

Gaga tends to be a grower, not a shower in terms of sales.

I'm not expecting her to have ground breaking figures, or top her previous efforts...but I imagine she will have the biggest selling album of the year. She's still in her honeymoon period, after all.
I agree. Gaga has her fanbase and she will continue to sell big numbers but it will be hard to top her debut era of TF/FM.
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Old 07-02-2011, 13:29
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Just read that in the USA, N'Sync hold the one week record - when their second album sold 2.42 million copies in a week back in 2001.
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Old 07-02-2011, 13:31
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In the Uk, yes.

Just read that in the USA, N'Sync hold the one week record - when their second album sold 2.42 million copies in a week back in 2001.



I agree. Gaga has her fanbase and she will continue to sell big numbers but it will be hard to top her debut era of TF/FM.
It was in the Play pre-order chart a few days ago.
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Old 07-02-2011, 13:32
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Gaga tends to be a grower, not a shower in terms of sales.

I'm not expecting her to have ground breaking figures, or top her previous efforts...but I imagine she will have the biggest selling album of the year. She's still in her honeymoon period, after all.
I agree, she is undoubtably the star of the moment right now and she'll easily rack up the sales.

As for whether her success makes Britney redundant, did Britney and Christina's success make Madonna redundant? HIAM has been a huge success for Britney and she actually hasn't done anything yet apart from sing the song and send it to the radio, I think that proves Britney's career still has a lot of life left in it. We've still got a video to come out and lots of promo has been promised (probably for closer to the album release as its just a waste now HIAM has done so well). FF won't get the sales of BTW but Britney will still be up there when it comes to end of year sales.

Its a great time for fans of pop music!
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Old 07-02-2011, 14:31
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Britney's only redundant if nobody buys her records. She seems to be doing alright at the moment.

Plus its silly to say there's only space for two female performers in the market. Surely its nice to have a bit of variety? I'm not really a fan of Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Beyonce or Katy Perry, so I'm glad Britney's still around.
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Old 07-02-2011, 14:39
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I would say that Rihanna is owning Britney at the moment. Neither are particularly great singers, they both parade around in skimpy outfits, sing cheesy songs and cash in on media attention. Except Rihanna is a lot better at it, wouldn't you say? Rihanna's even jumped on the fragrance wagon now. Aw, she's like a younger Britney.

And they both pale in comparison to Gaga who first and foremost can sing (take that Rihanna) live (take that Britney).
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Old 07-02-2011, 14:42
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britney will never be made redundant her last single is doing well with no promo was the best one week sales for a female in america and was number 1 in 18-20 coutries when has lady gaga or rihanna done this and shes earning more than them. last year she did nothing and earned more than lady gaga to. its funny to hear gagas fans saying shes the queen that will never happen madonnas queen britneys princess gagas at most a servant
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Old 07-02-2011, 15:59
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Where are people getting this #1 one in 20 countries things from? Hold It Against Me only went to #1 in Canada, one of the Belgium charts, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand and the USA. That's still amazing but it's 6 not 20.

Last edited by BP4L : 07-02-2011 at 16:21. Reason: Spelt Canada wrong.
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Old 07-02-2011, 16:10
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People really are deluded if they think Gaga isn't going to break records with sales of her new album. Her new work is more hyped and sought after than any of her previous. She is currently the biggest star in the world. The only other people who reached the point Gaga is now at in recent times was the Spice Girls.

The sort of phenomenon that Lady Gaga is just don't happen everyday. You usually get one, perhaps, two a decade.
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Old 07-02-2011, 16:14
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Where are people getting this #1 one in 20 countries things from? Hold It Against Me only went to #1 in Canda. one of the Belgium charts, Denmark, Finland, New Zealand and the USA. That's still amazing but it's 6 not 20.
You're right - people are confusing iTunes number ones and actual number ones.
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Old 07-02-2011, 16:14
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No because a lot of people grew up with Britney and she still has a solid fanbase to buy her songs.
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Old 07-02-2011, 16:21
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Britney is well better than Lady gaga and rihanna.
I will always love britney ...her songs are amazing.

I like rihanna and lady gaga songs too.

But britneys special and I grew up listening to her songs 24/7
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