But the rarity won't be available to the public - only the group and Britney have copies of the quirky shirts, which feature Timberlake as heroic Anakin Skywalker and Britney as Queen Amidala.

Bandmember Joey Fatone wore one of the T-shirts during a recent press day at Lucas' Skywalker Ranch in northern California. He says, "We got cut and we were obviously disappointed. A lot of people thought we took it to heart. I enjoyed just being there."

The News Of The World claimed yesterday that Spears had revealed all to them about her on/off relationship, claiming that she had resorted to drink after breaking-up with the 'NSYNC star.

However, Britney's official spokeswoman at Jive Records in the UK, told dotmusic this afternoon that Britney had not carried out any interviews with English press in recent weeks.

On the subject of their relationship, the tabloid paper had previously quoted Britney as insisting: "I didn't want it to be over. We'd known each other since we were kids and I couldn't imagine life without him. 

"It was a tough time. We both went out and drank to block out our sadness but we still loved each other. We both did the single thing and didn't like it".

She and the NSync singer are back together after splitting up.

Britney says she didn't want it to be over.

She told the News of the World: "We'd known each other since we were kids and I couldn't imagine life without him.

"It was a tough time. We both went out and drank to block out our sadness but we still loved each other. We both did the single thing and didn't like it.

This might come as a surprise, but you never actually play as Britney Spears in Britney's Dance Beat. Instead, you play as one of eight dancers auditioning for a spot as one of Britney's backup dancers. The gameplay in Britney's Dance Beat is highly reminiscent of the gameplay of Enix's Bust A Groove franchise, in that you'll compete in a series of head-to-head dance competitions against either the computer or another player. The focus of your attention while playing the game will be the rhythm wheel, which is a circular field where various controller commands appear. You must execute these commands in time with the music. If you make more mistakes than your opponent, you lose. The longer you go without making a mistake, the harder things will get for your opponent, as commands will start popping up, moving around, and changing into other commands at random. Your opponent, of course, can do the same to you by performing well. 

Notably, Britney's Dance Beat is one of the select few rhythm games out there that can be played with a standard controller and a dance mat, and unlike most other games that support both peripherals, Britney's Dance Beat is pretty enjoyable either way. It's a relatively easy rhythm game to pick up, and while the difficulty markedly increases as you progress through the game, it will present little challenge for players familiar with games like Parappa the Rapper, DDR, or Bust A Groove. 

The first thing you'll probably notice while watching Britney's Dance Beat is the fluidity with which the dancers move. The House of Moves, a studio that specializes in video game motion-capture, handled all of the dancers' movements in the game, and the results look incredibly natural. Not only do the dancers move well, but they also look good, and the digital version of Britney Spears that appears in the game looks uncannily like the real thing. The stages you'll perform your dance routines on capably reflect the feel of each individual song, and they wouldn't look out of place in Britney's stage show or one of her videos. During each stage, the song's music video will play in the background, but oddly, the video is never in sync with the music itself. You initially might not notice this while you're playing the game, but it's rather obvious to spectators, and it definitely detracts from the experience soon enough. Another distraction is the game's overuse of lighting and particle effects, which can sometimes make it hard to keep track of your place on the rhythm wheel. 

Sadly, the biggest shortcoming in Britney's Dance Beat comes in the area of sound. The game consists of five of Britney's higher-profile singles: "...Baby One More Time," "Oops!...I Did It Again," "Stronger," "Overprotected," and "I'm a Slave 4 U." They're some of the best songs in Britney's catalog, and they're all catchy, well-crafted pop songs in their own right, but five songs simply aren't enough to carry an entire game, and unless you have an undying love for Ms. Spears, they can quickly become repetitive. To date, Britney has produced more than 10 music videos, so there's really no reason why other singles like "(You Drive Me) Crazy" and "Lucky" aren't included here. 

The shortage of music and the relative simplicity of the gameplay in Britney's Dance Beat will keep it from truly appealing to rhythm game enthusiasts, or anyone who isn't thoroughly enraptured by the young pop star. However, if you are a fan, then you're in for a treat, as there is no shortage of Britney in this game--despite the fact that you don't play as her. Aside from getting to interact with the music, there is an abundance of unlockable goodies, including "immersive video" of Britney in concert, which uses proprietary technology that lets you pan the camera 360 degrees in real time, as well as a ton of behind-the-scenes video. These extras will be of little consolation for someone looking for a rhythm game with some legs, but Britney fanatics will undoubtedly walk away with a smile.

"I'm Not A Girl, Not Yet A Woman" on the single charts:
Czechia #7
Austria #9
Ireland #12
Sweden #16
Australia #19
World #28
Switzerland #30
UK #34
Germany #37
Netherlands #41
Belgium #42
Italy #45
France #45

"Britney" on the album charts:
Ireland #5
Australia #18
France #29
Belgium #35
Sweden #38
UK #39
Germany #44
Canada #49
New Zealand #50
Switzerland #59
Netherlands #89

"Overprotected" on the single charts:
France #73

I was at home resting on my birthday, when Bryan and Lauren surprised me by flying in from New York. Then the whole family took me out to eat. A few days later Bryan and Britney surprised me with a new Lexus 5C-430 sports car! It has so many fantastic features and the best stereo system I've ever heard in a car. I have to admit my children have "spoiled" me. 

Mother's Day was low key this year. We went to church, ate Sunday lunch at home and then took it easy. 

Summer's almost here and it's going to be a wild one. Jamie Lynn is doing her thing in California. Of course, I'll be with her. Britney will be everywhere on tour. Bryan's landed a wonderful new job. Sandra, my sister, will be top priority for about 2 weeks. She is going to Houston for treatments. I need and want to be with all my family members. Somehow, with help from above, it will work out for everyone.  

"We are excited to be working with StubHub to offer premium concert tickets to the fans, " said co-manager Larry Rudolph for Britney Spears. "This allows Britney's fans to get access to premium seats and other great benefits, while at the same time raising money for The Britney Spears Foundation."
 

BILLBOARD HISTORY: Overprotected
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week (4) ending 05.11.02 #90
week (3) ending 05.04.02 #88
week (2) ending 04.27.02 #86
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week (24) ending 04.27.02 #49
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week (16) ending 03.01.02 #9
week (15) ending 02.23.02 #14
week (14) ending 02.16.02 #17
week (13) ending 02.09.02 #25
week (12) ending 02.02.02 #22
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week (09) ending 01.12.02 #14
week (08) ending 01.05.02 #12
week (07) ending 12.29.01 #4
week (06) ending 12.22.01 #3
week (05) ending 12.15.01 #4
week (04) ending 12.08.01 #5
week (03) ending 12.01.01 #3
week (02) ending 11.24.01 #2
week (01) ending 11.17.01 #1 (debut)
 

Austin Powers will appear in Britney Spears' video for "Boys," the Neptunes-produced next single from Britney (2001) and the first release from the "Austin Powers in Goldmember" soundtrack.

Spears and Mike Myers, the man behind the international man of mystery, are filming the clip in a Hollywood mansion Tuesday (May 14th) and Wednesday, according to Spears' Jive Records spokesperson.

The duo also recently crossed roads (pun intended) at a Pepsi commercial shoot in Los Angeles that will tie into the third Austin Powers flick, due in theaters July 26.

Although it is Destiny's Child star Beyoncé Knowles who co-stars in "Goldmember," Spears makes a cameo appearance in the movie as herself.

The soundtrack will be released July 16, according to a spokesperson for the album. A track list has not been finalized, though the rep said it will include "Boys" and Knowles' "Hey, Goldmember," which was written by Myers and samples K.C. and the Sunshine Band's 1976 disco hit "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty".

After the "Boys" video shoot, Spears will prepare for the second leg of her Dream Within a Dream Tour, which kicks off May 24 in Las Vegas. 

The singer's squeaky-clean image has been ruined by reports of her smoking, under-age drinking and having lost her virginity to Justin Timberlake.

Church leaders wish Britney hadn't had sex before marriage and would wear less revealing clothes.

Bob Sheffield from the Southern Baptist Convention said: "I would have preferred it if she wore more clothes and if she had waited and had sex after marriage. But Jesus will forgive her."

Local support group True Love Waits also says she would be welcomed back to the fold even though she's reportedly had sex before marriage.

The group's organiser Richard Ross told Heat: "The groups are full of people who have had sex and then decided to make a commitment to God until they are married. Britney will be welcomed back."