Britney Spears Website Launch: When Britney Started Blogging and Tweeting
In October 2008 pop star Britney Spears relaunched the britney spears website at BritneySpears.com and started blogging and tweeting to reach fans directly. This article looks back at that launch, why it mattered for celebrities online, and how to find her official channels safely today.
Quick answer: Britney Spears launched a new official website with a blog in October 2008, alongside a YouTube channel, a Twitter account and Myspace and Facebook pages. It came as her single Womanizer jumped to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Her official site is still at BritneySpears.com, but always check you are on an official page.
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The 2008 Britney Spears website launch
The launch came at a big moment. Her single “Womanizer”, the lead single from her 2008 album Circus, had just jumped to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. To match her comeback, Britney Spears planned a whole new way to interact with fans online.
She unveiled the new site at BritneySpears.com, and Team Britney ran a blog on it (built on Movable Type). The site promised new content, photos, videos and exclusive footage that the paparazzi had never got. She introduced the site in an interview on Entertainment Tonight.
Blogging, Twitter and social media in 2008
The website was part of a full online push. At the time, Britney also had:
- her own YouTube channel for videos
- a Twitter account, @therealbritney, for short updates
- fan pages on Myspace and Facebook
In 2008 this was still new for a major pop star. Most celebrities spoke to fans through magazines and TV, and few ran their own blogs or tweeted. Britney’s team showed how a star could own the conversation online instead of leaving it to gossip sites.
Britney’s long history online
Britney had long ruled the internet. Her name topped lists of celebrity names used to spread computer viruses, and she was one of the most searched terms on Yahoo! year after year. In 2008, though, she was no longer the most dangerous celebrity to search for online.
Finding the official Britney Spears website and channels today
Fan sites and fake accounts are common for any big star. To stay safe:
- Type the address yourself: go to BritneySpears.com directly rather than clicking links in messages.
- Check social links from the official site: the official site is the best place to find links to her real social profiles.
- Be careful with search results: searches for celebrity names can lead to spam or malware, so stick to well-known sites.
- Ignore offers that seem too good: fake celebrity accounts often promise free tickets or giveaways to collect personal details.
FAQ
When did Britney Spears start blogging?
Her team launched a blog on her new official website in October 2008, around the release of Womanizer.
What was Britney Spears’ Twitter handle?
In 2008 she joined Twitter as @therealbritney. Twitter is now called X.
Which album was Womanizer from?
Womanizer was the lead single from her sixth studio album, Circus, released in 2008.
Did Britney Spears write a memoir?
Yes. Her memoir, The Woman in Me, was published in October 2023.
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Britney spears is THE BEST!!i just finished creating a small poster of her.it has over 6 glued pics.I just wish, Britney could see it.
I even paste her in my note-book!She RULES!!
LOVE U Britney!!!!1:)
Dunny
I LOVEE U Britney ,u will always be number ONE singer in the WORLD to ME!!!1:)
So nice Britney.We can keep in touch again.
how can i send an email directly to britney
Quite possibly the smartest thing Britney has done this entire year.
According to her latest tweet, her site got a million “hits” in its first 24 hours. Even though I hate when people use that term, that’s a pretty impressive way to kick things off.
Hi! I’m Britney’s Social Media Director, running the above myspace, facebook, twitter, youtube and ning communities. Thanks so much for the kind coverage and links! Hope I can make you proud!
~Lauren
Its time every celebrity starts blogging…