Britney Spears has been dominating the headlines lately thanks to a new documentary. "Framing Britney Spears" is an unauthorized look into Spears' life by The New York Times. It details the pop star's life with emphasis on her current conservatorship.
While the documentary puts a much-needed focus on the alleged injustice Spears has been subjected to, her music seems to have gotten lost in the background. Spears has dominated the music video scene and these are ten everyone should check out.
10. "If U Seek Amy"
Before a video could even be shot for this song, it caused controversy. This video responds to then-Fox News host Megyn Kelly, who ranted on air about the song, in a clever way. This video sends a clear message that sometimes the most prudish voices are the freakiest behind closed doors.
9. "Circus"
After years of wondering if Spears would ever be back to her old self, fans finally got their answer with this video. "Circus" was directed by Francis Lawrence, who directed "I'm A Slave 4 U." With its incredible choreography and visual effects, "Circus" is one of Spears' best videos post-conservatorship.
8. "Oops!...I Did It Again"
When you've got Michael Jackson's costume designer and Janet Jackson's choreographer involved in your video, you can't go wrong. This video was Spears' formal initiation to the Pop Princess title. The red catsuit became an iconic costume and the dance routine helped the song take over.
7. "Hold It Against Me"
This video was the introduction to Spears' 2011 "Femme Fatale" album. The video chronicles Spears' rise, fall, and rise again in a clever way filled with symbolism. You also get a bunch of cool dance routines and fun outfits. What more could you ask for in a Britney video?
6. "Everytime"
This video was the subject of intense controversy before it was even shot. Rumors of a suicide plot circulated in the media, causing intense reactions. When the video premiered, it was revealed to be about reincarnation. It was one of the many times Spears vocalized her disgust at the media circus her life had become.
5. "Womanizer"
Spears' return was officially marked with the debut of this video. Directed by Joseph Kahn, this video featured a confident and daring Spears. Effortlessly alternating between different characters, Spears gets the ultimate revenge on her cheating boyfriend. If you look closely, you'll find a very familiar face previously seen in Spears' "Toxic" video.
4. "...Baby One More Time"
Spears' first music video set her career of with a bang. The Catholic school girl uniform divided opinion around the globe and everyone wanted to know about this new pop star. Fun fact: this song was intended for TLC, but was rejected. Spears' friend and assistant, Felicia Culotta, plays the teacher in the video. Culotta was among the many who were interviewed for the "Framing Britney Spears" documentary.
3. "I'm A Slave 4 U"
For most people, the visual associated with this song was the snake at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. However, this video was what helped Spears move past her bubblegum teen pop image into a more mature adult artist. The mood of this classic hit, produced by The Neptunes, is captured perfectly in this video.
2. "(You Drive Me) Crazy"
Spears definitely showed off her dance skills with this video. The "Stop Remix" of her song "(You Drive Me) Crazy" took the song to a whole other level. The club set, the "Crazy" sign, and the incredible choreography made this one iconic music video. There's also cameos from Melissa Joan Hart and Adrian Grenier, who starred in the film "Drive Me Crazy."
1. "Toxic"
This is probably Spears' most well-known video. From the variety of characters to the special effects to the revenge plot, this video helped "Toxic" become one of Spears' biggest hits. It won Spears her first Grammy in 2005 and helped the "In The Zone" album to become a huge smash. Spears has said on multiple occasions that this is her favorite song of her catalogue.
