History of Britney Spears in Timeline
Britney Spears, dubbed the "Princess of Pop", is an American singer recognized for her significant cultural impact and role in reviving teen pop in the 21st century. Known for captivating stage performances, Spears has explored various musical genres, including pop, R&B, and electropop.
December 2, 1981: Britney Spears Born
On December 2, 1981, Britney Jean Spears, an American singer who would later be known as the "Princess of Pop", was born.
1984: Dance Lessons
In 1984, Britney Spears began attending dance lessons in Kentwood and was selected to perform as a solo artist at the annual recital.
December 1992: The All-New Mickey Mouse Club Appearance
In December 1992, Britney Spears appeared in The All-New Mickey Mouse Club alongside other future stars.
1992: Early Career
In 1992, Britney Spears began her professional career as a cast member for the Ruthless! musical and The All-New Mickey Mouse Club television series.
1992: Audition with Executives
In 1992, Britney Spears sang Houston's "I Have Nothing" for executives and was subsequently signed to the label.
1994: Return to Mississippi
Following The All-New Mickey Mouse Club's cancellation in 1994, Britney Spears returned to Mississippi and enrolled at McComb's Parklane Academy.
June 1997: Negotiations with Lou Pearlman
In June 1997, Britney Spears negotiated with manager Lou Pearlman to join the female pop group Innosense but ultimately pursued a solo career.
1997: Signing with Jive Records
In 1997, Britney Spears signed with Jive Records, marking a significant step in her early career.
April 1998: Recording in Sweden
From March to April 1998, Britney Spears recorded half of her album at Cheiron Studios in Stockholm, Sweden, with producers Max Martin, Denniz Pop, and Rami Yacoub.
September 1998: "...Baby One More Time" Single Release
In September 1998, "...Baby One More Time" was released as the lead single from Britney Spears' album.
December 1998: Spears' Single and Video Charting
In December 1998, Britney Spears' single and video started charting highly, which dramatically changed the market and led to other artists like Christina Aguilera being signed to record labels to capitalize on her success.
1998: Emergence with ...Baby One More Time
In 1998, Britney Spears emerged onto the music scene with "...Baby One More Time," making a profound impact on the pop genre and changing the sound of pop music forever.
January 1999: ...Baby One More Time Album Release
In January 1999, Jive Records released Britney Spears' debut album, ...Baby One More Time, which debuted at number one on Billboard 200.
February 1999: "...Baby One More Time" Tops Billboard Hot 100
In January-February 1999, the single "...Baby One More Time" peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for two consecutive weeks.
June 1999: ...Baby One More Time Tour Begins
In June 1999, Britney Spears began her first headlining ...Baby One More Time Tour in North America, receiving positive reviews.
September 1999: Jessica Simpson's "I Wanna Love You Forever" Charted
In September 1999, Jessica Simpson's "I Wanna Love You Forever" charted as she consciously modeled her persona as more mature than Britney Spears.
1999: ...Baby One More Time Album Debut
In 1999, Britney Spears debuted with her best-selling album ...Baby One More Time. The album's lead single, "...Baby One More Time", reached number one in the US.
March 2000: (You Drive Me) Crazy Tour
In March 2000, Britney Spears continued her tour with an extension titled (You Drive Me) Crazy Tour, where she premiered songs from her upcoming album.
May 2000: Oops!... I Did It Again Album Release
In May 2000, Britney Spears' second album, Oops!... I Did It Again, was released and debuted at number one in the US, selling 1.3 million copies.
September 7, 2000: MTV Video Music Awards Performance
On September 7, 2000, Britney Spears performed at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, showcasing a more provocative performance.
2000: Release of Shades of Britney
In 2000, Britney Spears released a limited edition of sunglasses titled Shades of Britney.
2000: Oops!... I Did It Again Album Release
In 2000, Britney Spears released her second best-selling album, titled Oops!... I Did It Again.
January 2001: American Music Awards, Rock in Rio, and Super Bowl
In January 2001, Britney Spears hosted the 28th Annual American Music Awards, starred at Rock in Rio, and performed as a special guest in the Super Bowl XXXV halftime show.
February 2001: Promotional Deal with Pepsi and Book Release
In February 2001, Britney Spears signed a promotional deal with Pepsi for $7–8 million and released the book A Mother's Gift.
September 11, 2001: Terrorist attacks
On September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks happened. Subsequently, Britney Spears Foundation made a grant to support the children of uniformed service heroes affected by the attacks.
October 30, 2001: Release of "What's Going On" album
On October 30, 2001, Britney Spears, alongside Bono and other artists, under the name "Artists Against AIDS Worldwide", released an album consisting of multiple versions of Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On", intending to benefit AIDS programs in Africa and other impoverished regions.
November 2001: Britney Album Release
In November 2001, Britney Spears released her third studio album, Britney, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
2001: MTV Video Music Awards Performance
In 2001, Britney Spears performed her single at the MTV Video Music Awards with a caged tiger and a python, sparking controversy and criticism from PETA due to concerns about animal mistreatment. The performance was considered visually striking, featuring Spears with a white python in a steamy garden setting with dancers in zebra and tiger outfits.
2001: Britney Album and Film Debut
In 2001, Britney Spears released her third album, Britney, and made her film debut in Longshot.
2001: Deals with Skechers and Pepsi
In 2001, Britney Spears signed a deal with Skechers, a shoe company, and a $7–8 million promotional deal with Pepsi, marking their biggest entertainment deal at the time.
2001: Highest-Paid Female Musician
In 2001, Forbes listed Britney Spears as the world's highest-paid female musician.
2001: Record sales
In 2001, before she turned 20, Britney Spears had sold over 37 million albums worldwide, marking her as the best-selling teenage artist.
February 2002: Release of Crossroads
In February 2002, Britney Spears' first starring role in the movie Crossroads was released. While the film was critically panned, Spears' acting was praised, and it became a box office success, grossing over $61.1 million worldwide on a $12 million budget.
April 2002: Grant to Twin Towers Fund
In April 2002, through Britney Spears and The Britney Spears Foundation, a grant of $1 million was made to the Twin Towers Fund to support the children of uniformed service heroes affected by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
June 2002: Opening of Nyla Restaurant
In June 2002, Britney Spears opened her first restaurant, Nyla, in New York City. However, she terminated her relationship with the restaurant in November of the same year due to mismanagement.
June 19, 2002: Release of Britney's Dance Beat
On June 19, 2002, Britney Spears released her first multi-platform video game, Britney's Dance Beat, which received positive reviews.
July 2002: Career Break Announcement
In July 2002, Britney Spears announced she would take a six-month break from her career; however, she went back into the studio in November to record her new album.
November 2002: End of Relationship with Justin Timberlake and Release of "Cry Me a River"
In November 2002, Britney Spears' relationship with Justin Timberlake ended after three years. Timberlake then released the song "Cry Me a River", the music video featuring a Spears look-alike and fueled rumors that she had been engaging in an affair.
August 2003: MTV Video Music Awards Performance with Madonna and Christina Aguilera
In August 2003, Britney Spears opened the MTV Video Music Awards with Christina Aguilera, performing "Like a Virgin". Halfway through they were joined by Madonna, whom they both kissed. The incident was highly publicized.
November 2003: Release of 'In the Zone' Album
In November 2003, Britney Spears released her fourth studio album, In the Zone. The album debuted at the top of the charts, selling over 609,000 copies in its first week in the United States and producing four singles, including "Toxic" and "Everytime".
2003: In the Zone Album Release
In 2003, Britney Spears released her album In the Zone, marking another release in her discography.
2003: VH1's 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons
In 2003, Britney Spears was cited by VH1 among its choices on the 200 Greatest Pop Culture Icons.
March 2004: Start of Onyx Hotel Tour
In March 2004, Britney Spears embarked on the Onyx Hotel Tour in support of her album In the Zone.
June 2004: Cancellation of Onyx Hotel Tour and Knee Injury
In June 2004, Britney Spears' Onyx Hotel Tour was canceled after she fell and injured her left knee during the music video shoot for "Outrageous".
July 2004: Engagement to Kevin Federline
In July 2004, Britney Spears became engaged to dancer Kevin Federline, whom she had met three months earlier. Federline had recently broken up with actress Shar Jackson, who was still pregnant with their second child at the time.
September 18, 2004: Wedding Ceremony with Kevin Federline
On September 18, 2004, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline held a wedding ceremony, though they were not legally married until October 6.
October 2004: Career Break and Launch of 'Curious' Perfume
In October 2004, Britney Spears took a career break to start a family and released her first perfume, Curious, with Elizabeth Arden. Curious broke the company's first-week gross for a perfume.
November 2004: Release of 'Greatest Hits: My Prerogative'
In November 2004, Britney Spears' first greatest hits compilation album, Greatest Hits: My Prerogative, was released. Her cover version of Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative" was released as the lead single from the album.
2004: Release of Curious perfume
In 2004, Britney Spears released her first perfume with Elizabeth Arden, Curious, which broke the company's first-week gross for a perfume.
May 17, 2005: Premiere of Britney and Kevin: Chaotic
On May 17, 2005, Britney Spears' first reality show Britney and Kevin: Chaotic, which chronicled the stages of her relationship with Kevin Federline, premiered on UPN.
August 2005: Release of "Someday (I Will Understand)"
In August 2005, Britney Spears released "Someday (I Will Understand)", which was dedicated to her first child, Sean Preston.
November 2005: Release of 'B in the Mix: The Remixes'
In November 2005, Britney Spears released her first remix compilation, B in the Mix: The Remixes.
2005: Donation to Music Rising for Hurricane Katrina victims
In 2005, Britney Spears donated $350,000 to Music Rising for Hurricane Katrina victims, contributing to relief efforts after the disaster.
2005: Fantasy Fragrance Launch
In 2005, Britney Spears launched her fragrance Fantasy with Elizabeth Arden, Inc.
2005: Louis Vuitton Lawsuit over "Do Somethin'" Music Video
In 2007, Britney Spears was sued by Louis Vuitton over her 2005 music video "Do Somethin'" for upholstering her Hummer interior in counterfeit Louis Vuitton cherry blossom fabric, which resulted in the video being banned on European TV stations.
February 2006: Controversy Over Driving with Son on Lap
In February 2006, pictures surfaced of Britney Spears driving with her son, Sean, on her lap instead of in a car seat, leading to criticism from child advocates. Spears attributed the situation to a frightening encounter with paparazzi.
May 2006: Spears stops studying Kabbalah
In May 2006, Britney Spears announced she no longer studied Kabbalah, explaining, "my baby is my religion".
August 2006: Nude Photo for Harper's Bazaar
In August 2006, Britney Spears posed nude for the cover of Harper's Bazaar. The photograph was compared to Demi Moore's August 1991 Vanity Fair cover.
September 2006: Birth of Second Son, Jayden James
In September 2006, Britney Spears gave birth to her second son, Jayden James.
November 2006: Filing for Divorce from Kevin Federline
In November 2006, Britney Spears filed for divorce from Kevin Federline, citing irreconcilable differences.
January 2007: Death of Maternal Aunt, Sandra Bridges Covington
In January 2007, Britney Spears' maternal aunt, Sandra Bridges Covington, with whom she had been very close, died of ovarian cancer.
May 2007: The M+M's Tour
In May 2007, Britney Spears produced a series of promotional concerts at House of Blues venues, titled The M+M's Tour.
July 2007: Finalization of Divorce from Kevin Federline
In July 2007, Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's divorce was finalized, and they agreed to share joint custody of their sons.
October 2007: Loss of Custody of Sons
In October 2007, Britney Spears lost physical custody of her sons to Kevin Federline. The reasons of the court ruling were not revealed to the public.
October 2007: Release of 'Blackout' Album
In October 2007, Britney Spears released her fifth studio album, Blackout. The album debuted at number two in the US and received positive reviews from critics.
December 2007: Relationship with Adnan Ghalib
In December 2007, Britney Spears began a relationship with paparazzo Adnan Ghalib.
2007: Blackout Album Release
In 2007, Britney Spears released her album Blackout, adding to her list of album releases.
2007: Album Recognition
In 2007, Britney Spears' album Britney was named one of the best albums of the preceding 25 years by Entertainment Weekly.
January 2008: Institutionalization and Conservatorship
In January 2008, Britney Spears was institutionalized at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center due to her worsening mental condition, after she refused to relinquish custody of her sons to Kevin Federline's representatives. Her visitation rights were suspended, Federline was given sole custody, and she was placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold. By February, her father Jamie filed for temporary conservatorship.
July 2008: Regaining Visitation Rights
In July 2008, Britney Spears regained some visitation rights after coming to an agreement with Kevin Federline and his counsel.
September 2008: MTV Video Music Awards Wins
In September 2008, Britney Spears opened the MTV Video Music Awards. She won Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, and Video of the Year for "Piece of Me".
December 2008: Release of 'Circus' Album and Conservatorship Extension
In December 2008, Britney Spears' sixth studio album, Circus, was released, after her conservatorship was extended indefinitely. It received positive reviews and debuted at number one in the United States and other countries.
2008: Accolades for 'Blackout' Album
By the end of 2008, Britney Spears' album 'Blackout' had sold 3.1 million copies worldwide. Blackout won Album of the Year at the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards and was listed as the fifth Best Pop Album of the Decade by The Times.
2008: Conservatorship and Circus Album
In 2008, Britney Spears was placed under a conservatorship and also recorded the album Circus.
2008: Recognition of 2003 VMA performance
In 2008, MTV listed Britney Spears' 2003 performance at the MTV Video Music Awards with Christina Aguilera and Madonna as the number-one opening moment in the history of the MTV Video Music Awards, while Blender cited it as one of the 25 sexiest music moments on television history.
2008: Foundation Deficit
In 2008, it was reported that The Britney Spears Foundation had a deficit of $200,000.
March 2009: New Face of Candie's
In March 2009, Britney Spears was announced as the new face of clothing brand Candie's.
December 2009: Billboard's Artist of the 2000s decade ranking
In December 2009, Billboard ranked Britney Spears as the 8th Artist of the 2000s decade in the United States, recognizing her significant impact and success during that period.
2009: Release of Fantasy perfume
By 2009, Britney Spears had released seven more perfumes, including Fantasy.
2009: "3" Reaches Number One
In 2009, Britney Spears had a number-one hit with the song "3".
2009: Alleged End Date of Conservatorship
In January 2019 allegations arose that Britney Spears' conservatorship was supposed to have ended in 2009, which fueled the #FreeBritney movement.
July 2010: Limited Edition Line for Candie's
In July 2010, Britney Spears designed a limited edition line for Candie's, which was released in stores.
2010: Release of Radiance fragrance
In 2010, Britney Spears released her eighth fragrance, Radiance.
2010: Inspiration for Country Strong Film
In 2010, Gwyneth Paltrow's character in the film Country Strong was inspired by the media's treatment of Britney Spears, highlighting the impact of Spears' personal struggles on popular culture.
2011: Fantasy Fragrance Sales Milestone
By 2011, Britney Spears' 2005 fragrance Fantasy with Elizabeth Arden, Inc. generated over $1.5 billion in sales.
2011: Lady Gaga's statement at the MTV Video Music Awards
During the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Lady Gaga stated that Britney Spears "taught us all how to be fearless, and the industry wouldn't be the same without her," highlighting Spears' influence on the music industry.
2011: Femme Fatale Album
In 2011, Britney Spears released the album Femme Fatale for Jive Records and had the number-one hit "Hold It Against Me".
2011: Product Placement in "Hold It Against Me" Music Video
In 2011, Britney Spears teamed up with Sony, Make Up For Ever, and Plenty of Fish to release her music video for "Hold It Against Me", earning $500,000 for the product placement.
2011: Closure of the Foundation
In 2011, after Britney Spears went through conservatorship, her father and lawyer Andrew Wallet zeroed out the Britney Spears Foundation, leading to its closure.
2011: Reissuing Radiance as Cosmic Radiance
In 2011, the fragrance Radiance was reissued as a new perfume titled Cosmic Radiance.
2011: Debut at number one with "Hold It Against Me"
In 2011, with the song "Hold It Against Me", Britney Spears became the second artist after Mariah Carey in the Hot 100's history to debut at number one with two or more songs.
2012: Collaboration with Hasbro for Twister Dance
In 2012, Britney Spears teamed up with Hasbro to release an exclusive version of Twister Dance, which included a remix of "Till the World Ends".
2012: Ranked on VH1's 50 Greatest Women of the Video Era show list.
In 2012, Britney Spears was ranked as the fourth on VH1's 50 Greatest Women of the Video Era show list and cited among its choices on the 100 Greatest Women in Music in 2012.
2012: Highest-Paid Female Musician Again
In 2012, Forbes listed Britney Spears as the world's highest-paid female musician for the second time.
2013: Britney Jean Album
In 2013, Britney Spears released the album Britney Jean for RCA Records.
2013: Spears calls 'Britney and Kevin: Chaotic' the worst thing she's done in her career
In a 2013 interview, Britney Spears referred to the show 'Britney and Kevin: Chaotic' as "probably the worst thing I've done in my career".
October 24, 2015: Donation to Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation
On October 24, 2015, Britney Spears donated $120,000 to the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation. She also donated $1 from each ticket sale for her Las Vegas residency, Britney: Piece of Me to the NCCF, and fundraised through social media and limited edition merchandise sales.
2015: Forbes named Spears the sixth-highest-earning female musician
In 2015, Forbes named Britney Spears the sixth-highest-earning female musician, highlighting her financial success and influence in the music industry.
May 2016: Launch of Britney Spears: American Dream game
In May 2016, Britney Spears' role-playing game, Britney Spears: American Dream, developed with Glu Mobile, was officially launched and made compatible with iOS and Android.
June 17, 2016: Release of Private Show fragrance
On June 17, 2016, Britney Spears announced the release of her twentieth fragrance, Private Show.
October 27, 2016: Britney Spears Piece of Me Charity Ride
On October 27, 2016, Britney Spears partnered with Zappos and XCYCLE to host the Britney Spears Piece of Me Charity Ride in Boca Park, Las Vegas. The event aimed to raise money for the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, building on the $450,000 already raised from ticket sales and merchandise. Participants had the chance to win a spin class with Spears, and the event raised $553,130.
2016: Billboard's Greatest Of All Time Top Dance Club Artists list ranking
In 2016, Britney Spears ranked at number twenty on Billboard's Greatest Of All Time Top Dance Club Artists list, highlighting her success in dance club music.
2016: Glory Album
In 2016, Britney Spears released the album Glory for RCA Records.
January 2017: People's Choice Awards Wins
In January 2017, Britney Spears won four awards at the 43rd People's Choice Awards. She was awarded Favorite Pop Artist, Female Artist, Social Media Celebrity, and Comedic Collaboration for a skit with Ellen DeGeneres on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
March 2017: Britney: Live in Concert World Tour Announcement
In March 2017, Britney Spears announced that her residency concert would be performed abroad as a world tour, named Britney: Live in Concert, with tour dates in select Asian cities.
April 2017: Israeli Labor Party Reschedules Primary Election
In April 2017, the Israeli Labor Party announced that it would reschedule its July primary election to avoid conflict with Britney Spears' sold-out Tel Aviv concert, citing traffic and security concerns.
April 29, 2017: Icon Award at Radio Disney Music Awards
On April 29, 2017, Britney Spears became the first recipient of the Icon Award at the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards.
December 31, 2017: Final Show of Britney: Piece of Me
On December 31, 2017, Britney Spears performed the final show of Britney: Piece of Me. The final performance reportedly brought in $1.172 million, setting a new box office record for a single show in Las Vegas.
January 2018: 24 Fragrances Released Through Elizabeth Arden
As of January 2018, Britney Spears had released 24 fragrances through Elizabeth Arden.
January 2018: Release of Sunset Fantasy Perfume and Announcement of Piece of Me Tour
In January 2018, Britney Spears released her 24th perfume, Sunset Fantasy, with Elizabeth Arden. She also announced the Piece of Me Tour, which was set to take place in July 2018.
March 2018: Face of Kenzo
In March 2018, it was revealed that Britney Spears would be the face of Kenzo, a contemporary French luxury clothing house.
March 20, 2018: Campaign for Kenzo
On March 20, 2018, Britney Spears was announced as part of a campaign for French luxury fashion house Kenzo. The company aimed to shake up the 'jungle' world of fashion with Spears' 'La Collection Memento No. 2' campaign.
April 12, 2018: GLAAD Vanguard Award
On April 12, 2018, Britney Spears was honored with the 2018 GLAAD Vanguard Award at the GLAAD Media Awards for her role in "accelerating acceptance for the LGBTQ community".
April 27, 2018: Partnership with Epic Rights for Fashion Line
On April 27, 2018, Epic Rights announced a new partnership with Britney Spears to debut her own fashion line in 2019, which would include clothing, fitness apparel, accessories, and electronics.
July 2018: Release of Prerogative Fragrance
In July 2018, Britney Spears released her first unisex fragrance, Prerogative.
July 2018: Piece of Me Tour in North America and Europe
In July 2018, Britney Spears' Piece of Me Tour took place in North America and Europe. Pitbull was the supporting act for the European leg.
October 18, 2018: Announcement of Britney: Domination Residency
On October 18, 2018, Britney Spears announced her second Las Vegas residency show, Britney: Domination, which was set to launch at Park MGM's Park Theatre on February 13, 2019.
October 21, 2018: Performance at Formula One Grand Prix in Austin
On October 21, 2018, Britney Spears performed at the Formula One Grand Prix in Austin, which was the final performance of her Piece of Me Tour.
January 4, 2019: Indefinite Hiatus and Cancellation of Las Vegas Residency
On January 4, 2019, Britney Spears announced an indefinite hiatus and the cancellation of her Las Vegas residency after her father, Jamie, suffered a near-fatal colon rupture.
January 2019: Allegations and Conservatorship Controversy
In January 2019 Britney Spears was allegedly held in a facility against her will after violating a no-driving rule, sparking the #FreeBritney movement.
February 13, 2019: Britney: Domination Set to Launch
Britney Spears' second Las Vegas residency show, Britney: Domination, was set to launch on February 13, 2019, at Park MGM's Park Theatre.
March 2019: Resignation of Co-Conservator and Psychiatric Facility Admission
In March 2019, Andrew Wallet resigned as co-conservator of Britney Spears' estate after 11 years. That same month, Spears entered a psychiatric facility amidst stress from her father's illness.
April 22, 2019: Fans Protest for Spears' Release
On April 22, 2019, fans protested outside the West Hollywood City Hall and demanded Britney Spears' release from the psychiatric facility.
May 2019: Hearing and Professional Evaluation of Conservatorship
In May 2019, Judge Brenda Penny ordered a professional evaluation of Britney Spears' conservatorship.
2019: Fashion Line Debut
In 2019, Britney Spears was set to debut her own fashion line in partnership with Epic Rights, including clothing, fitness apparel, accessories, and electronics.
2019: Withdrawal from Touring and Conservatorship Case
In 2019, Britney Spears withdrew from regular concert touring to focus on her conservatorship case, which led to the #FreeBritney movement.
2019: Rita Ora's music video inspired by Spears
In 2019, Rita Ora's music video for "Only Want You" was inspired by Britney Spears' "Everytime" music video as a homage to Spears.
February 2020: Opening of "The Zone" Interactive Museum
In February 2020, an interactive pop-up museum dedicated to Britney Spears, called "The Zone", opened in Los Angeles, but it was later suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 2020: #DoYourPartChallenge Participation
In March 2020, Britney Spears participated in the #DoYourPartChallenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. She offered supportive words to fans on Instagram, selecting three fans to receive personalized messages.
May 2020: Release of "Mood Ring" as a Single and Album Debut
In May 2020, Britney Spears released Glory's Japanese-exclusive bonus track, "Mood Ring", as a single, and debuted a new cover of the album to streaming and digital platforms worldwide.
August 17, 2020: Court Filing Regarding Conservatorship
On August 17, 2020, Britney Spears' court-appointed lawyer submitted a court filing documenting her desire to alter her conservatorship, instate Jodi Montgomery as her permanent conservator, and replace Jamie Spears with a fiduciary.
November 2020: Approval of Bessemer Trust as Co-Conservator
In November 2020, Penny approved Bessemer Trust as co-conservator of Britney Spears' estate alongside Jamie Spears.
2020: Ranked on Billboard's 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of all-time list.
In 2020, Britney Spears was ranked eight on Billboard's 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of all-time list.
2020: ...Baby One More Time Ranked #1
In 2020, Rolling Stone ranked Britney Spears' debut single "...Baby One More Time" at number one on a list of the 100 Greatest Debut Singles of All Time.
February 2021: Premiere of Framing Britney Spears Documentary
In February 2021, the documentary Framing Britney Spears, which explores Britney Spears' career and conservatorship, premiered on FX.
February 2021: Extension of Conservatorship Arrangement
On August 21, 2020, the established conservatorship arrangement for Britney Spears was extended until February 2021.
June 2021: Britney Spears Speaks to the Court About Conservatorship
In June 2021, Britney Spears spoke to the court, calling the conservatorship "abusive." Her statement received widespread media coverage and generated significant online support.
August 5, 2021: Conversion to Catholicism
On August 5, 2021, Britney Spears announced that she had converted to Catholicism.
2021: Conservatorship Dissolved and Documentary
In 2021, Britney Spears' conservatorship was dissolved after she publicly testified against her family and management, and the documentary Framing Britney Spears was released.
February 2022: $15 Million Book Deal
In February 2022 Britney Spears signed a $15 million book deal.
April 2022: Pregnancy Announcement
In April 2022, Britney Spears announced her pregnancy with Sam Asghari's child.
September 5, 2022: Statement on Atheism
On September 5, 2022, Britney Spears stated that she no longer believed in God due to her family's treatment of her, declaring herself an atheist.
January 24, 2023: Welfare Check at Spears' Residence
On January 24, 2023, deputies from the Ventura County Sheriff's Office performed a welfare check at Britney Spears' residence after receiving concerned calls from fans following her deleting her Instagram account.
July 21, 2023: Release of "Mind Your Business" with will.i.am
On July 21, 2023, Britney Spears and the rapper will.i.am released their single, "Mind Your Business".
September 2023: Welfare Check Initiated After Instagram Video
In September 2023, an additional welfare check was initiated when Britney Spears posted an Instagram video of herself dancing with knives, but her security team assured authorities that there was no immediate threat to her safety.
October 2023: Publication of "The Woman in Me" Memoir
In October 2023, Britney Spears published her second memoir, "The Woman in Me", which details her rise to fame, public media events, her conservatorship, and her newfound freedom. It sold 1.1 million copies in the United States and 2.4 million copies worldwide in its first week.
2023: Admission of Affair with Wade Robson
In 2023, Britney Spears admitted to engaging in an affair with Wade Robson. As a response to rumors, Spears wrote the ballad "Everytime" with Annet Artani.
2023: Memoir Release
In 2023, Britney Spears' memoir, The Woman in Me, debuted atop The New York Times Best Seller list.
January 2024: Reports of Songwriting Collaboration
In January 2024, reports circulated that Charli XCX and Julia Michaels had been asked to write songs for Britney Spears, although Spears later denied that she would return to the music industry.
February 2024: Partnership with Glace for "Britney Brûlée"
In February 2024, Britney Spears collaborated with New York City dessert shop Glace to create the "Britney Brûlée" dessert. A portion of the proceeds from the sales of this dessert was donated to The Trevor Project.
May 2024: Charli XCX Confirms Songwriting Request
In May 2024, Charli XCX confirmed that she was indeed asked to write songs for Britney Spears, for which she traveled to Malibu, but that she did not know if Spears was a part of the process.
2024: Ranked on Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century list
In 2024, Britney Spears was ranked at number six on Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century list.
2025: Ranked on Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list
In 2025, Britney Spears was ranked at number 14 on Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
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