I don't think the public are necessarily over her, as demand is still there of sorts (her Vegas show is doing well ticket-wise, I believe), but I think Britney's over being 'pop star Britney Spears'. I think, if she had her way, she would retire tomorrow and live a quiet, hassle-free life with her boys. It's clear to see that her heart hasn't really been in the music industry for years. I have a soft spot for Britney because of her breakdown etc, which I wouldn't wish on anyone, and just want to see her happy - and I don't think making music - or making music in the public eye - makes her happy any more.
So I'll go with option 1 - I'm happy with whatever decision she chooses to make this far into her career.
The one thing we DON'T need is another damn GH compilation..
But in all honestly, she doesn't owe anyone anything any more, but to see her come back when she's ready to enjoy it would be brilliant to see as a fan.
"...but all signs are leading to that she is retiring after she's done with the show" -- what kind of delusional, tragic mess. -- Pretty big assumption, please tell me what "signs" point to retirement.
I do agree with the majority of this post that the bitch is over it though, she wants out.
It's not so much that she's "over", it's that she is (very clearly) "over it".
She hasn't given a **** these last few years, but only now has that affected her music. And so if she wants to go, I'd rather she do it now than continue to tarnish her legacy with **** albums & barely lukewarm effort.
And I'm saying this as a stan, with love.
I agree wholeheartedly.
It's sad, but Britney had a helluva run, a legendary one. It's all good in those streets!
She's done but I think she wants it to be this way. With the very little effort she puts in it's obvious that once Vegas is up she's ready to take her money and peace out... with everything fame and the industry has done to her life can't really blame her but I just think it's disrespectful to **** on your fans the way she does tbh.
Britney has had two flop Era's back to back, She hasn't had a "decent" performance in YEARS.
Not too mention the fact she's seems like she just doesn't want to suffer with this any more.
So.. yeah.
She simply hasn't released a single appealing enough this era and isn't putting herself out there like she usually does, FF was on par with other pop girls album sales and she did such a small amount so it really shows how a little effort from Britney can really make a difference.
Peoples lack of interest in this era comes down to her having made a bad album. Thats really all it is.
I wouldn't go as far as to say shes going to retire after because of this. If she made a better record next time people will be down for it because people have a soft spot for her. Shes a pop landmark.