Britney Spears

Toxic! Britney Spears used as a weapon against Somali pirates

If you ever plan to travel by sea off the coast of east Africa, make a note to self: Britney Spears' music seems to have a repellent effect against pirates.

Toxic! Britney Spears used as a weapon against Somali pirates

Romney Heads Overseas to Burnish Image

Romney Heads Overseas to Burnish Image
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Wayne Coyne's Lips Are On Fire

Wayne Coyne's Lips Are On Fire

Video: Myanmar's All-Girl Band Me N Ma Girls

Video: Myanmar's All-Girl Band Me N Ma Girls

Super Bowl 2012 halftime show presents Madonna opportunity to reconnect

Super Bowl 2012 halftime show presents Madonna opportunity to reconnect

Interviewing Britney and Bono

Rock critic and a cultural commentator Chuck Klosterman talks about his new book on the subject of interviewing celebrity types.

Interviewing Britney and Bono
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The Tragedy of Britney

Writer Vanessa Grigoriadis talks about her recent Rolling Stone article, "The Tragedy of Britney," in which she recounts the causes and cultural dimensions of Britney Spears' tumultuous life.

The Tragedy of Britney
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Global hit - Yael Naim

The World's Marco Werman tells us about Israel singer Yael Naim. She's the last indie artist to get a boost from an Apple computer ad.

Global hit - Yael Naim