5 legendary Britney Spears moments that defined pop culture (IN PICS)

5 legendary Britney Spears moments that defined pop culture (IN PICS)

Back in 1998, Britney rocked the world with her super hit single ‘Baby One More Time’. The ever-iconic song topped charts in more than 22 countries, with Rolling Stone terming the track as the greatest debut single of all time. The signature music video proved to be one of the most influential in pop music, making Britney an overnight success thanks to her quirky schoolgirl outfit that went down in history.  

If there is anyone who’s a pro at grabbing eyeballs, its Britney Spears. The prolific artist used her arsenal of skills including killer choreography and powerhouse vocals to bring the house down at the 2001 VMAs. Audiences were left shell shocked when Britney performed her outstanding record ‘I’m a Slave 4 U’ with a gigantic albino python on her shoulders! Hypnotized by her ease of performing, this unforgettable performance is still the talk of the town 20 years later.  

When legends like Britney Spears and Madonna come together, they’re bound to make history. Millions of viewers held their breaths when the popstars locked lips at the end of their performance at the 2003 VMAs, with camera instantly panning to the stunned faces of fellow celebrities. One of the key highlights remains Justin Timberlake’s awkward expression watching his former girlfriend kiss one of the most celebrated musicians of all time.  

The 2011 VMAs were extremely special for Britney, who was bestowed with the coveted Video Vanguard Award for her dazzling legacy in the music industry. She also scored the Best Pop Video Award for her single ‘Till the World Ends’. Her performance brought her unmatchable gusto and fervor, making the award show the most-watched broadcast in MTV’s history.   

The certified Princess of Pop has released nine studio albums, of which 6 have topped at number 1 in charts across the world. Over the several decades of her career, she has served record breaking albums in each defining decade, starting with ‘Baby One More Time’ till ‘Femme Fatale’. Adding to her roster of hits, she has released numerous singles that have become sensations in pop culture, including ‘Toxic’, ‘Oops I Did It Again’, ‘Criminal’ and ‘Womanizer’ to name a few.  

The pop star’s early days in music culminated as an opening act for yet another iconic band, NSYNC. Catch the most glorious moments from their incredible careers only on My Life on MTV airing on Vh1 India and Voot Select on Sunday, 18th July.