Britney Spears Praises Janet Jackson Amid Justin Timberlake Feud
Britney Spears attends the 2016 Billboard Music Awards at T-Mobile Arena on May 22, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Janet Jackson attends the Rose Ball 2022 on July 08, 2022 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.
Britney Spears shared a tribute to Janet Jackson over the weekend amid her ongoing feud with her ex, Justin Timberlake. Taking to Instagram on Sunday (February 25) in a since-deleted post, Spears, 42, noted that Jackson is someone she will “look up to” for the rest of her life. In her caption, Spears thanked the “All For You” singer for keeping her “dreams and heart alive.” The “Womanizer” singer said Jackson has always been the “deepest and brightest woman at the same time. She went through so much,” Spears added, giving her thanks and appreciation for Jackson’s music and her “divine way of untangling intelligence to a far more clear view than anyone could ever imagine.”
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) weren’t surprised by Britney’s compliments to Janet. One person wrote: “Janet is her musical mother. Argue all y’all want but it’s true.” Another person said, “Janet was and will forever remain Britney’s biggest musical influence, you could tell by her videography during her first three eras.” A third fan commented: “This is why I never understood why people constantly pushed Britney as Madonna’s daughter when her career is much more aligned with the likes of Janet, especially from her debut through her peak years.”
As for Spears’ reignited feud with Timberlake, following the release of her memoir, The Woman in Me, the “Princess of Pop” included several stories about her ex. She claimed the *NSYNC alum cheated on her and pressured her into getting an abortion. In an effort to show there were no hard feelings, Spears praised JT’s recent single, “Selfish” last month and wanna apologized for offending “the people I genuinely care about.” Timberlake seemingly responded to her public apology while performing at his 43rd birthday party in New York City, telling the crowd, “I’d like to take this opportunity to apologize to absolutely f—ing nobody.” The day was also the 20th anniversary of Justin and Janet Jackson’s Super Bowl performance.
He previously publicly apologized to both women years after the incidents, but after Spears heard about his response, she clapped back. She wrote on Instagram: “Someone told me someone was talking s— about me on the streets !!! Do you want to bring it to the court or will you go home crying to your mom like you did last time ??? I’m not sorry !!!”
10 Music Videos That Cost Over $1 Million To Make
Back in the day when music videos dominated MTV and VH1’s programming, artists and their record companies would shell out tons of money for attention-grabbing clips. Some of the most iconic (and expensive) music videos of all time were made by ’80s legends Michael Jackson and Madonna. Between the two of them alone, they produced nine music videos that cost over $1 million each.
What Does It Take To Create A Music Video?
There are a lot of elements to consider when creating a music video. Music video production budgets typically cover concept development, storyboards, pre-production, casting, on-camera talent, choreography, rehearsals, location fees, props, costumes, production equipment, production crew, post-production, editing, motion graphics, visual effects, color correction, video encoding, and digital delivery.
The rise of YouTube and the ability to watch videos on demand was just one factor that led to MTV and VH1 abandoning music videos in favor of longer-form programming. (For a great history of MTV, check out the book I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution by Craig Marks and Rob Tannenbaum). Today, music artists make money off their music videos with product placement (like when you see them jamming using Beats by Dre, or wearing designer clothes or sneakers or drinking name brand drinks), sponsorships, digital downloads, and royalties. Though music videos aren’t shown on television anymore, artists are still making them and promoting them on their social platforms. After all, music videos are often a visual representation of the meaning behind a song. They give the artists another way to express their creativity in a way that enhances their music. With the rise of TikTok and the many viral dances that app has, fans sometimes get choreography inspiration directly from music videos they watch.
Keep scrolling below to see which music videos cost over $1 million to make.
Laila Abuelhawa is the Top 40 and Hip-Hop pop culture writer for Beasley Media Group. Being with the company for over three years, Laila's fierce and fabulous red-carpet rankings have earned her a feature on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert!' Her favorite stories are those surrounding the latest in celebrity fashion, television and film rankings, and how the world reacts to major celebrity news. With a background in journalism, Laila's stories ensure accuracy and offer background information on stars that you wouldn't have otherwise known. She prides herself in covering stories that inform the public about what is currently happening and what is to come in the ever-changing, ever-evolving media landscape.
