How Madonna Pulled Britney Spears Out of Sadness After Abortion
Madonna and Britney Spears perform during the Sticky and Sweet Tour at Dodger Stadium on November 6, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
Following her breakup with Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears moved into Cher’s former apartment in New York. According to her newly released memoir, The Woman In Me, the pop star allowed only a few visitors while she was hibernating in sadness. And she writes that her “Me Against The Music” co-singer, Madonna, was there for her in her time of sorrow. She wrote about her friend, “Stunningly beautiful, she exuded power and confidence. She walked straight to the window, looked out, and said, ‘Nice view.'”
Spears, 42, credits the 65-year-old’s confidence in helping her assert herself. She admits in the memoir, “I needed a little guidance at that time. I was confused about my life. She tried to mentor me.” In addition, Madonna introduced her to Kabbalah, a part of Jewish tradition that deals with the essence of God. Kabbalah is sometimes translated as “esoteric Jewish mysticism,” according to Britannica. The “Till The World Ends” singer tattooed the base of her neck with a Hebrew word that means “healing.”
Madonna gave her the advice to be sure to “take time out for my soul, and I tried to do that. She modeled a type of strength that I needed to see.” As we previously reported, Britney’s book revealed that in 2000, she and Timberlake opted for an abortion when she got pregnant at 19. Their decision continued to have a lasting impact on Spears. Additionally, JT wasn’t the only one unfaithful in their relationship with a celebrity. His 2002 hit song, “Cry Me A River,” helped to push that narrative. Spears took all the heat for cheating as the reason why their relationship ended.
Supporting Justin
Ahead of The Woman In Me release, tweets from Brit’s younger sister Jamie Lynn resurfaced that were in support of Timberlake post-breakup. Almost a decade after Britney and Justin’s messy split in 2002 after three years together, Jamie Lynn tweeted a photo of herself as a child sitting on his lap in the back of a car with Britney at his side. She wrote in 2013: “@jtimberlake Weird hearing ur music as an Adult..Ha Not only do I appreciate it. I GET it. #jay #crymeariver #mirror.”
10 Music Videos That Cost Over $1 Million To Make
Back in the day when music videos dominated MTV and VH1’s programming, artists and their record companies would shell out tons of money for attention-grabbing clips. Some of the most iconic (and expensive) music videos of all time were made by ’80s legends Michael Jackson and Madonna. Between the two of them alone, they produced nine music videos that cost over $1 million each.
What Does It Take To Create A Music Video?
There are a lot of elements to consider when creating a music video. Music video production budgets typically cover concept development, storyboards, pre-production, casting, on-camera talent, choreography, rehearsals, location fees, props, costumes, production equipment, production crew, post-production, editing, motion graphics, visual effects, color correction, video encoding, and digital delivery.
The rise of YouTube and the ability to watch videos on demand was just one factor that led to MTV and VH1 abandoning music videos in favor of longer-form programming. (For a great history of MTV, check out the book I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution by Craig Marks and Rob Tannenbaum). Today, music artists make money off their music videos with product placement (like when you see them jamming using Beats by Dre, or wearing designer clothes or sneakers or drinking name brand drinks), sponsorships, digital downloads, and royalties. Though music videos aren’t shown on television anymore, artists are still making them and promoting them on their social platforms. After all, music videos are often a visual representation of the meaning behind a song. They give the artists another way to express their creativity in a way that enhances their music. With the rise of TikTok and the many viral dances that app has, fans sometimes get choreography inspiration directly from music videos they watch.
Keep scrolling below to see which music videos cost over $1 million to make.
Laila Abuelhawa is the Top 40 and Hip-Hop pop culture writer for Beasley Media Group. Being with the company for over three years, Laila's fierce and fabulous red-carpet rankings have earned her a feature on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!' Her favorite stories are those surrounding the latest in celebrity fashion, television and film rankings, and how the world reacts to major celebrity news. With a background in journalism, Laila's stories ensure accuracy and offer background information on stars that you wouldn't have otherwise known. She prides herself in covering stories that inform the public about what is currently happening and what is to come in the ever-changing, ever-evolving media landscape.
