Up in arms over Britney Spears Down Under

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8:03 am, November 6th, 2009

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The Australian leg of the Britney Spears Circus tour literally just began in Perth, and already there’s major controversy Down Under, where she’s on stage right now. 

After reports emerged that Spears lip synchs portions of her performance, an Aussie official suggested that tickets should include a disclaimer noting that parts of the concert are pre-recorded.

The Australian minister, Virginia Judge, who referenced Spears’ professional beginnings, told a newspaper that people would not tolerate a “Mickey Mouse performance.” She said, “Let’s be clear — live means live,” and added, “If you are spending up to 200 dollars [$182 U.S.] I think you deserve better than a film clip.”

With some of Spears’ tickets going for as much as $1,400 U.S., government officials there are now mulling whether performers need to disclose on tickets and posters if parts of their concerts are pre-recorded.

 

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