Britney Spears' Twitter Takeover: 'Glory,' Next Single & 8 Other Facts We Learned
By James Dinh
August 30, 2016
Fresh off her performance at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City, Britney Spears continued her promotional circuit to spread word about her brand-new album, Glory, with a special iHeartRadio team-up.
In typical Twitter Takeover style, we handed our password over to the pop titan, where she spoke one-on-one with her fans about the just-released collection, her alternate universe dreams of being a teacher and, of course, her forthcoming performance at our iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. If you missed out on the action with the princess of pop, we have you covered with 10 highlights from the exclusive fan Q&A. Take a look below!
Hi everyone! It's Britney on the @iHeartRadio account!! Let's do this... Ask me your questions #iHeartBritneySpears pic.twitter.com/dCMe04yWot
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) August 30, 2016
1. After nine years, Britney returned to the VMA stage for a performance and those four minutes felt oh so good. 👸🏼
@iHeartRadio Britney, how did it feel to be back on the VMA stage after 10 years? #iHeartBritneySpears
— ✞ ∞ Samarra ∞ ✞ (@SamarraAnjelica) August 30, 2016
It felt SO GOOD to be back on the VMAs stage, and loved performing with @G_Eazy! #iHeartBritneySpears https://t.co/M78vP7Z8Fg
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) August 30, 2016
2. Oh, and she also enjoyed seeing ladies like Rihanna, Beyoncé and Ariana Grande tear up the stage.
@britneyspears who were you most excited to see at the VMAs? 💖 #iHeartBritneySpears
— brandi ღ (@brandischroeder) August 30, 2016
Everyone! Rihanna, Beyonce, Ariana… everything I saw or heard from my dressing room was great! #iHeartBritneySpears https://t.co/02eDHbQnyJ
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) August 30, 2016
3. She's loving Meghan Trainor's "Me Too" and we understand why. 😉 💜
@iHeartRadio @britneyspears what's your favorite song at the moment? #iHeartBritneySpears
— juh (@jullianagf) August 30, 2016
Right now, I’m loving Meghan Trainor’s “Me Too" #iHeartBritneySpears https://t.co/C4DiC7Y8wJ
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) August 30, 2016
4. The second single off Glory has yet to be selected and she wants ~*US*~ to help her make that decision. *whispers* #IfImDancing *whispers*
@iHeartRadio @GeraintRamon any ideas for the next Single?
— Ebrahim Seedat (@Ebie_Seedat) August 30, 2016
Honestly, I have no idea! You all let me know what you think the next single should be... #iHeartBritneySpears https://t.co/UAsyxLtJs1
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) August 30, 2016
5. She spent the day with one of her favorite people around and we might know who that individual is.
@iHeartRadio #iHeartBritneySpears how has your day been?
— jackie m (@jackiemontess) August 30, 2016
My day is going great! Spent it with one of my favorite people…you’ll find out who it is soon! #iHeartBritneySpears https://t.co/1qIxKRfAUi
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) August 30, 2016
6. If she wasn't a dazzling pop star, B would have considered a career as a teacher. Cue that scene from her tribute episode of "Glee."
@iHeartRadio @britneyspears if you hadn't become the Queen of Pop, what other career would you have liked to have?#iHeartBritneySpears
— Ashley Wadsworth (@waddlesyo) August 30, 2016
Good question! Maybe a school teacher #iHeartBritneySpears https://t.co/vGAWCfOevz
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) August 30, 2016
7. Even though she loves Sin City, it sounds like Brit is open to hitting the road for another tour one day. BRING. ON. A. GLORY. TOUR.
#iHeartBritneySpears Would you ever consider going on tour again?
— Matt (@snowstorm674) August 30, 2016
Of course! I love Vegas, but there’s something special about being on the road too. #iHeartBritneySpears https://t.co/4EWfn0PS5O
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) August 30, 2016
8.) Beware, Britney naysayers. She's in this for the looooooong haul.
@iHeartRadio @britneyspears will there be more music or is this the last album? #iHeartBritneySpears
— Enzo R (@VRusso21) August 30, 2016
I can’t imagine not ever making music again! #iHeartBritneySpears https://t.co/fe4wcsQzg0
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) August 30, 2016
9. She has iHeartRadio on her mind. 🙆🏼 ❤️
@iHeartRadio @britneyspears are we going to see more performances from you in the future?#iHeartBritneySpears
— Edney (@edinhomarcolino) August 30, 2016
Yup! I'll see you all at the #iHeartRadio Music Festival this September in Las Vegas! https://t.co/4lzimzYN6S https://t.co/NIoe1aDowW
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) August 30, 2016
10. And, most importantly, she loved making Glory and wants to make sure you grab your copy! #BuyGloryOniTunes
@iHeartRadio what was the best part of making "Glory"? #iHeartBritneySpears
— richard (@richardisfamous) August 30, 2016
All of it. It was such an amazing experience, & made me remember why I love music so much. #iHeartBritneySpears https://t.co/azsYMPmlwW
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) August 30, 2016
Thx for all your great questions! Signing off now. Don't forget my new album Glory is out now! #iHeartBritneySpears pic.twitter.com/qkaHRVidc4
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) August 30, 2016
Catch Spears and other chart-toppers at our iHeartRadio Music Festival, which goes down September 23rd an 24th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Click here for more information!
Photo: Randee St. Nicolas