The title of Britney Spears‘ hit 2013 single “Work Bitch” isn’t only a provocative call-to-arms. For the pop famous person additionally it is a private mantra that would function the subtitle to her upcoming memoir, The Lady in Me.
“My ebook is popping out very, very quickly. I labored my ass off for this ebook,” she instructed followers in a video posted on Tuesday night time (July 11), simply hours after the memoir was introduced. “I had quite a lot of remedy to get this ebook accomplished, so that you guys higher prefer it. When you don’t prefer it, that’s positive too.” Both means, she added cheekily, “I’m going to Bermuda, Bahama, come on fairly mama, Miyago, Machigo, child why don’t we go,” she mentioned earlier than operating out of sight after, form of, singing the chorus from the Seashore Boys’ beloved 1988 late-period hit single “Kokomo.”
Sliding again into body carrying a pair of white sun shades and persevering with with the gibberish lyrics, she sang, “Koko, koko, masasees,” earlier than a voice off digital camera mentioned, “an excessive amount of, an excessive amount of.”
Followers are seemingly hoping for rather more after Simon & Schuster imprint Gallery Books introduced an Oct. 24 launch date for the anticipated tell-all, which was described as a “courageous and astonishingly transferring story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, religion and hope.” The cowl encompasses a image of a topless Spears, 41, carrying silver pants, together with her arms masking her breasts.
“Britney’s compelling testimony in open courtroom shook the world, modified legal guidelines, and confirmed her inspiring energy and bravado,” Gallery Books senior VP and writer Jennifer Bergstrom mentioned in an announcement shared with Billboard. “I’ve little question her memoir may have an analogous impression — and would be the publishing occasion of the yr. We couldn’t be extra proud to assist her share her story ultimately.”
In a second, close-up video, Spears once more relayed that she simply completed writing the ebook and repeated her playful warning about liking it, in addition to some extra made-up “Kokomo” lyrics. She additionally posted the official ebook teaser trailer, which reads, “It’s coming… My story… On my phrases… Eventually… Are you prepared?”
The announcement received a thumbs-up from the Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am, who tweeted, “Congrats @britneyspears… I can’t wait to learn your ebook… i do know it’s going to encourage so many individuals… I’m #impressed already…”
The writing in The Lady in Me is described as having “outstanding candor and humor” in a “groundbreaking ebook” that “illuminates the enduring energy of music and love — and the significance of a girl telling her personal story, on her personal phrases, ultimately.”
Watch Spears’ ebook promo beneath.
