In fact, she managed to sell over 32 million albums only on her first recording debut. Her first smash hit album, Baby One More Time made her the eighth best-selling female recording artist in US. From then on, the crowd fell in love with the virginal star and continues to gain affection long after she became a notorious alcoholic.

The fallen stars first appearance in national television was back in 1992 - when she joined the Star Search program. Afterwards, she snagged a part in the Disney Channel childrens show The Mickey Mouse Club. After the show wrapped up, Britany Spears went on and got herself a recording contract with no other done Jive Records.

The debut album, Baby One More Time became such an unexpected monumental hit that critics started labeling her as the pop icon to beat. The star managed to beat former Mickey Mouse Club co-stars by since shes credited as the official pop star who revived 90s teen pop.

In addition, Britney Spears subsequent three albums also debuted on the top chart of Billboard 200. This made her the first ever female singer to have the first four record albums debut at number one.

Whats more, back in the last quarter of 2008, Britney Spears released Circus, the sixth studio album - which also landed number one in billboard charts. Needless to say, the pop star has proven her musical prowess and drawing appeal. Whatever the keyword is, whatever the star does, she continues to draw the spotlight onto herself.

Nevertheless, the pop stars stay in Hollywood scene has always been controversial and tumultuous. At the onset of her music career, she already received flak for starring in a music video garbed in provocative school girl outfit. Did this remind you of Japanese hardcore sexy videos?

Whats more, her romantic entanglements are similarly publicized - she even got flak when reports of cheating on then boyfriend Justin Timberlake made the headlines. On the other hand, the alarming controversies about Britney Spears started when she spiraled downhill. This made her even more famous, although in a not so amusing way.

For one, the pop star started engaging in violent paparazzi encounters and was similarly seen partying hard with fellow controversial celebrities. Whats more, Britany Spears once shaved her head in public and inked a new tattoo right before a live video.

On the other hand, fans continue to hope that the fallen pop star return to her super stardom path. After all, the successful release of her new album calls for a renewed outlook and revitalized image.