Culture
Why #FreeBritney Is Gaining Traction On Social Media
Britney Spears has been a cultural icon since long before I was even born. Her influence on pop-culture through music and fashion is extensive, almost immeasurable. She’s not just a singer — she’s a performer.
By Gwen Farrell3 min read
From the height of her popularity in the mid-‘90s to her notorious public breakdown in 2007 (i.e. when she shaved her head) to her resurgence in the mid-aughts with her album Circus, which features chart-topping hits like “Womanizer,” Britney has demonstrated time and time again her true skill at producing music and performances relevant to whatever decade.