As we reported last week, Britney Spears brought the Circus tour down under, but has not received the welcome she expected ... or would have expected, if she had any clue where she was at the moment or what people were saying about her.
Fans have been complaining about the quality of her performance, even walking out of her concert in Perth, according to reports in the Australian media.
The cause? Disgruntled concertgoers apparently aren't thrilled what you would think would be the obvious realization that Britney Spears lip-syncs live.
That, and she gives "a lackluster performance overall," according to one paper, who went on to say that the sexy American songstress was just "boring."
Spears' promoter refuted claims of fans fleeing the Circus, telling The Australian newspaper "Britney is aware of all this and she's extremely upset by it."
We're just impressed she even knows she's in Australia.
Britney Spears' Circus tour has met its share of Australian critics.
Also issuing a carefully-worded response were reps for the venue where the Perth show was held: "From [our] perspective, the event was a huge success."
Not sure how well that response will go over with one woman who told The Australian, "What a waste of $200. I could have got four pairs of shoes for that."
To which The Hollywood Gossip would reply: 1. That sucks, but 2. This is a surprise? Go see Britney Spears live if you want, but how do you expect better?
Spears' manager, Adam Leber, came to her defense, claiming that it was the work of just one Australian journalist that sparked this whole lip-synch debate.
"It's unfortunate that one journalist didn't enjoy the show," he said. "Fortunately the other 18,272 fans in attendance did." Well, 18,271. Shoe lady didn't.
Perhaps the best comment on the story came from none other than a certain douchebag also in Australia promoting his album, who posted on his Twitter:
"If you're shocked that Britney was lip-syncing at her concert and want your money back, life may continue to be hard for you." LOL. So true, John Mayer.
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November 9th, 2009 9:11 AM
This has gotten crazy, wow and I find it hard to believe that her concert was that shitty. C'mon, get over the lip syncing thing already, it's been going on forever and it should be far from a surprise that it's happening people.
November 9th, 2009 9:35 AM
These Australians do not know a good concert when they see one, and clearly they are not as big of a Britney Fan as us here in AMERICA! It is common knowledge that Britney Spears does this for just about ALL OF HER "LIVE" shows and if you were an avid fan, you would have known that before you idiots purchased the tickets... it's pretty sad that the aussies need an effin Disclaimer! Give me a break. You are even lucky she mad the damn flight down there for her FANS! She could have went somewhere else but she came there. We her in america do not go for the LIVE VOCALS. We go for her, because we truly love her. Its the dancing, the spectacle, the illusions, the music, the lights, the camera flashes, the girl who came back to us better than ever after a very public meltdown. Grow up and stop complaining already. Let us know when you guys produce a more credible artist in your country. If your not happy with Britney Spears, stop claiming to be fans. Learn about the artist before you call yourself one and buy a ticket to her show. We love you Britney. If you search the web and see this, Hi from Long Island, NY! I saw you 5 times on your circus tour when you were here *Twice @ Nassau Colliseium* and 3 times @ MSG. I loved your show and I have truly been a fan since day one. You are amazing, I love you, and Hope to one day meet you and tell you in person. Do not let ANYONE bring you down, you hear me. You have kept me going in some of my darkest hours because you have always put a smile on my face and the moves in my body to get me through. You are sensational. MUAH!!!!!!!!
November 9th, 2009 9:45 AM
Man this is rediculous. We realize that Britney lip synchs but the issue is that she delivered a half assed, lacklustre show. As for your credible Australian artists comment goes ... Go do some research you twit!!
November 9th, 2009 11:09 AM
I am more shocked that people continue to pay good money to see this talentless has been who really can't sing without the help of back up singers and /or synthesizers.
November 9th, 2009 11:17 AM
She doesn't write her own music, she lip synchs and she has fake breasts. She might as well be a stripper.
November 9th, 2009 11:26 AM
Britney's a lousy performer in any country. Keighan, don't even try to speak for all Americans. Maybe you enjoy lip-synched performances, but I have a feeling you're in the minority. Most of us want to hear a live show. Otherwise, why pay for tickets when we can watch videos for free.
Britney is no great artist. Her career was made by publicity. There are many, many better performers out there. Too bad skank sells.
November 9th, 2009 12:14 PM
the footage of her concert online shows up close how pathetic the concert is. She can't sing, can't dance - it's a total ripoff given the fact she is charging $200 - $1500 per ticket! Not to mention she is totally shunning any media interviews since she is soooo famous and all. That sort of arrogance is not a great way to win fans over.
November 9th, 2009 3:06 PM
1. Britney Spears- $61.1 million
2. Fleetwood Mac- $54.8 million
3. Elton John/ Billy Joel- $52.1 million
4. Eagles- $42.8 million
5. Celion Dion- $42.6 million
Just a taste on some RESEARCH done that I apparently need to do. As for "Credible" artist from Down Under, I do not see or hear from ANY americans here dying for an Aussie act to come here... Although I do have a love for some Kylie every now and then. Those are the TOP 5! and that is here in america where we do know that shy lips syncs! I at least knew what I was going to see, and I HIGHLY doubt that it was lackluster show. You guys over there are just all the others we have here, we call then bible thumpers, soccer moms, republicans... Whatever. The ones who feel the need to cause a spectacle for some press time, for your 15 minutes. The company that runs the tour still, up until now has not gotten ANY formal complaints about the concert, or her performance for that matter. If she was not credible, she would not have such a huge and successful WORLD tour. It's funny no other country complained up until now... and if she did seems a little less enthused, lets remember. She has been on the road since the beginning of march, and Australia was thrown in at the end. It's also not an easy trip either. Take that into consideration. You guys were slamming her before the poor girl even got there!
November 9th, 2009 7:05 PM
these arguments supporting britney...you all know she lip syncs...but still go to her concerts and support her...that is not a real artist and your wasting your time and money on her. Atleast the australians are smart enough to not bother supporting a fake artist as there are much better out there. she has this huge reputation, but lacks living up to it because the talent is just not there. gone are the days of her huge success in the 90s and early 2000, now there are new and better REAL artists.
the hollywood gossip still writing blogs about this...once again shows you are supporting what britney does which is wrong.
November 9th, 2009 9:51 PM
Sorry Keighan....
Whilst doing your 'research' i noted that you left out this little fact so i'll spoon feed it for you.
"The worldwide concert picture was a little different for the first half of 2009. AC/DC tops the list, performing 61 shows in 57 cities at an average ticket price of $86.39 and grossing $150.6 million."
These guys are in their 50's and they don't need to lip synch.