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Britney Spears Teases Topless Cover For Her New Memoir 'The Woman In Me'

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By Kristin Myers on July 11, 2023 at 1:50 PM EDT
Updated on July 12, 2023 at 4:55 AM EDT

Singer Britney Spears took to Instagram and Twitter on Monday night to tease a big announcement.

On Tuesday, the 41-year-old pop star finally told her followers what that surprise was! Unfortunately, the surprise had already been spoiled a little bit earlier in the day after People magazine dropped the news that the "Toxic" singer's highly-anticipated memoir would be hitting shelves later this year!

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Britney Spears Shares Teaser Video For Her Highly-Anticipated Memoir

On Tuesday afternoon, the "Oops!...I Did It Again" singer took to both Instagram and Twitter to share a video teasing the release of her new memoir.

The 15-second clip features the words, “It’s coming… My story. On My Terms. At last. Are you ready?” The video then cuts to a photo of Britney topless on the cover along with the title of her memoir, “The Woman In Me” and the release date, October 24, 2023.

The video ends with “Available for pre-order wherever books are sold.” Although Britney disabled comments on her Instagram page, fans were excited to

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One fan commented, “You have no idea how much we love you and how proud we are of you, Britney. I just want you to know that you have SO MANY mothers, fathers, sisters, sons, daughters, and friends all over the world and we will always support you no matter what.”

Another follower shared, “Already preordered! So proud of you, your strength and courage.”

A third fan chimed in, “Super proud of you especially with how hard this must have been. This is brave, strong, and bold, we are owed no more insight into your world but you have allowed us an honest look once again. We love you, Britney.”

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In addition to Instagram and Twitter, Britney also shared the video on Meta's new social media app, Threads, which she joined last week. "The Circle" reality star Courtney Revolution was one of the first to comment on her Thread, writing, "And ya know what... I'm gonna buy it tbh." Many fans were in agreement, with host Josh Breslow writing, "This will be the first book I ever read in its entirety."

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Britney's New Memoir To Be 'The Publishing Event Of The Year'

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Hours before Britney's announcement, People magazine revealed the title and release date of the long-awaited memoir. The book marks one of the biggest publishing details in history for the publishing giant Simon & Schuster; however, the book will be distributed through their imprint, Gallery Books, after a lengthy bidding war.

In a statement to the magazine,  Jennifer Bergstrom, Gallery Books Senior Vice President and Publisher, said, “Britney’s compelling testimony in open court shook the world, changed laws, and showed her inspiring strength and bravery. Bergstrom went on to say, “I have no doubt her memoir will have a similar impact — and will be the publishing event of the year. We couldn’t be more proud to help her share her story at last.”

Britney Was Right... That Really Was Great News!

On Monday night, the "Slumber Party" singer took to both Instagram and Twitter to share a video that featured her dancing in a blue drawstring bikini, a white long-sleeve crop top, and pointed white boots. Her dog Sawyer can be seen watching her dance and wandering around the living room as she shakes her hips in front of the camera.

"Great news coming tomorrow 👀🤫🙊 … I’m so so excited … can’t wait to share this news with you all !!!!" she wrote in the caption of the video.

Many fans expected that she was going to drop new music. “The pop princess is back!!!” one fan exclaimed. “Possible single or album coming??!!” another follower asked. “OMFG finally mother is gonna give us something to talk about. Can’t wait, Queen. We love ya,” a third fan chimed in.

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No one actually expected that her memoir would be coming so soon, but fans are excited nonetheless! "The Woman In Me" hits shelves on October 24. Fans can preorder the book by clicking here.

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