Britney Spears' lip syncing pisses off Australian gov't
The Superficial - 6th Nov 2009

The Superficial - 6th Nov 2009

Britney Spears Lip Singing in Australia?: PHOTO
Australian government officials are warning Britney Spears fans that the pop star will lip sync portions of her Concerts. Virginia Judge, the Minister for Fair Trading for New South Wales, released a statement warning fans that Spears has pre-recorded segments in her Concerts. Virginia Judge, the Minister for Fair Trading for New South Wales (the Australian state that includes Sydney), said she is considering options to make sure fans aren't misled when buying tickets to Britney's Circus tour...
Britney Spears' Performances Might Spur New Lip-Sync Legislation: PHOTO
A new tour by pop princess Britney Spears is causing quite a stir in Australia. Some lawmakers are very upset of the fact that the singer is lip-syncing her way through shows that cost up to $1,500 a seat. For some lawmakers, this is now a major consumer issue. New legislation would force Concerts to clearly state on the tickets and elsewhere that the concert is a lip-sync performance and not really performed with live singing.
Australians don't like it when Britney lip synchs
Virginia Judge, the Minister for Fair Trading for New South Wales, Australia, is considering taking action against Britney Spears. According to People, the Australians want to make sure that concert-goers aren't misled when they buy tickets for Britney's Concerts, and have made Lip Synching a target.
"It is Britney's 'prerogative' to Lip-sync, and it is my job to make sure consumers know what they are paying for up front," Judge said in a statement released by the government.
Britney Spears fails to impress Australian fans
IT was not the triumphant return Britney Spears had hoped for. Disgruntled fans stormed out of last night’s Australian debut of The Circus concert in Perth, upset by the star’s miming and “appalling” performance on stage. They began walking out after just three songs, some having paid $1500 to see Spears perform. “It was just really bad,’’ Kathy Wright,32, said. “She has not spoken, there is no interaction.” Friend Josh Blee said:...
Britney Spears Causes Controversy in Australia
Fans storm out during performance after Britney Spears Lip-synched through her songs. Britney Spears stirs controversy after Lip-synching during a performance in Australia, CNN reported. Fans were angry when Spears began Lip-synching during her performance at the Australian concert. Fans stormed out of the Perth Burswood Dome in Australia three songs into the performance, complaining of Spears Lip-synching and their inability to watch her on the big screens onstage. The minister for...
Concert Photos: Perth
Britney kicked off the Australian leg of her Circus tour last night in Perth. Check out the pictures from her first ever show in Australia!Photos by Roderick Trestrail II....
Fans storm out of concert!
IT was not the triumphant return Britney Spears had hoped for. Disgruntled fans stormed out of last night's Australian debut of The Circus concert in Perth upset by the star's miming and “appalling” performance on stage. They began walking out after the first three songs, some having paid $1500 to see Spears perform. “It was just really bad,'' Kathy Wright,32, said. “She has not spoken, there is no interaction.” Friend Josh Blee said: “We are really big Britney fans but it...
Aussie outrage over miming Britney Spears; Gandolfini 'threatens paparazzo'; Sick theatergoer almost ruins 'Breakfast At Tiffany's'
Aussie Outrage Over Lip-Synching Spears WENN.com Britney Spears' Lip-synced shows are causing controversy in Australia - one of the country's leading politicians is urging ticket agencies to warn fans when artists plan to mime. Spears is currently performing Down Under as part of her "Circus" world tour, but critics have slammed the star for failing to sing live during the shows. Now the New South Wales Minister for Fair Trading, Virginia Judge, has waded into the debate - insisting ticket...
Britney Spears lip-syncing in Australia brings government trouble…: PHOTO
Britney Spears lip-syncing in Australia brings government trouble…
Britney Spears' Lip-Syncing Causes Chaos In Australia: PHOTO
If you haven’t heard, Britney Spears brought the Circus to Perth, Australia, last night. She was already publicly scrutinized for lip-syncing, and now, concertgoers have left the show, disappointed, after only several songs. The fans at the show called it an appalling performance and began walking out, even though they paid $1,500.00 to see her perform. One concertgoer said, “It was just really bad. She has not spoken, there is no interaction.” Another said, “We are...
This Just In: Britney Spears Lip-Syncs!: PHOTO
OMG! Britney Spears does not sing live! Australia is just now getting this memo issued in 2003, apparently. Do you even get the Internet down there, mates? Britney just arrived down under Thursday, but already she's the subject of government scrutiny over the fact that she'll be Lip-synching portions of her shows. Government scrutiny. What a great country. If this is what their elected officials have to worry about, we're living in the wrong place. Sydney here we come! No, seriously. This is a...
Britney Spears' Lip-Synching Provokes Scandal in Australia!: PHOTO
Britney Spears' Lip-Synching Provokes Scandal in Australia!. Britney Spears’ Australian fans are upset with her and the government may even
Australian Officials Target Britney Spears's Lip-Synching: PHOTO
Britney Spears just arrived in Australia on Thursday, but already she's the subject of government scrutiny – over whether concertgoers realize she'll be Lip-synching portions of her Concerts. Virginia Judge, the Minister for Fair Trading for New South Wales (the Australian state that includes Sydney), said she is considering options to make sure fans aren't misled when buying tickets to Britney's Circus tour Concerts. Some seats are going for more than $1,300. "It is Britney's...
Britney Spears Lip-Syncs!: PHOTO
OMG! Britney Spears does not sing live! Australia is just now getting this memo issued in 2003, apparently. Do you even get the Internet down there, mates? Britney just arrived down under Thursday, but already she's the subject of government scrutiny over the fact that she'll be Lip Synching portions of her shows. Picture of This Just In: Britney Spears Lip-Syncs! [source:TheHollywoodGossip.com] Government scrutiny. What a great country. If this is what their elected officials have to worry...
Wait, Britney Lip-Synchs?: VIDEO
Tonight begins the final leg of Britney Spears' wildly successful tour, The Circus Starring Britney Spears . Brit landed in Australia just yesterday but has already been subject to scrutiny by the government. Virginia Judge, the Minister for Fair Trade, wants to ensure that Aussies know that Britney will be Lip-synching portions of the concert. “It is Britney’s ‘prerogative’ to Lip-sync, and it is my job to make sure consumers know what they are paying for up...
Australian Minister Slams Britney's Miming...
As she continued rehearsals for her upcoming Australian tour, in which she'll be performing in 15-sell out shows across the county, we caught up with Britney Spears earlier today as popped out for a quick coffee in Perth. But despite the fact that her Circus tour hasn't even kicked off yet Down Under, it seems as though some Australians have already began grumbling at the prospect of seeing Britney mime for over an hour after shelling out hundreds of dollars for tickets to see her show. In...
Britney Spears Lip-Synching Angers Aussie Fans!: PHOTO
Aussie fans are really angry with Britney Spears because they pay big bucks (a ticket can cost up to $1300) to see a live show and get Lip-syncing, bad visuals and barely see the troubled star. The Minister for Fair Trading for the Australian state New South Wales demands fans are informed that some parts of the show are Lip-synced and they want this info written on the tickets. READ More At PopEater>> Share and Enjoy:
Britney Spears Rocks Perth Amidst Lip-Sync Fiasco: PHOTO
Kicking off her tour run in the Land Down Under, Britney Spears took the stage for a sold-out show in Perth, Australia on Friday night (November 6). The “Gimme More” singer switched in and out of her skimpy costumes, dazzling fans as she ran through her Circus repertoire.
Britney Spears Lip Synching in Australia: PHOTO
Britney Spears is the latest performer to get called out for her Lip-synching -- and not just by her fans. It's become a matter of international affairs. According to People.com , the Australian government has gotten involved in some upcoming Concerts Britney is scheduled to play down there. Virginia Judge , The Minister for Fair Trading in the Australian state that includes Sydney, has raised concerns that her constituents might be getting snowed if they are expecting a serious vocal...
Britney Spears and the worst lip sync moments of all time: PHOTO
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Want to ignore airport security rules? Become a celebrity!: PHOTO
Airport security took a bit of blow this week when Britney Spears passed through LAX security carrying... a Big Gulp! I'm not a big fan of Paparazzi (or Britney Spears for that matter), but the underlying story is interesting enough to deserve a closer look. When Britney passed through the checkpoint, she was carrying her Big Gulp, something you and I would be told to throw away. Apparently being a famous singer gets you a special waiver, because none of the TSA staff told her to dump it....
Britney Spears' legal bills
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Britney must tell concertgoers she lip-synchs: PHOTO
itney Spears is getting scrutinized Down Under. The Australian government wants to make sure that concertgoers realize the pop star will be Lip-synching parts of her Concerts.






