Britney Spears Takes "Circus" to Good Morning America

The incomparable Britney Spears celebrated her 27th birthday Tuesday morning under the big top - and before the TV cameras - on ABC's Good Morning America.

Dressed as a (sexy!) ringmaster, our girl made a dramatic entrance atop a huge wagon, flanked by clowns, jugglers and performers dressed as circus animals.

In her first live effort in over a year, Britney Spears brought her A-game, lip-synching her way through the title track to her new album, Circus, with flying colors ...

Britney Spears Performs Circus on Good Morning America

In other news, Britney Spears' tour dates have been announced. You can see a show like the one previewed above for the low, low price of $158.50 for a good seat.

And here we thought consumer spending was down and Americans were cutting back. The Hollywood Gossip officially declares the U.S. economic recession over.