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 ...

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.