Halsey channels Britney Spears to promote new album as she was the 'first superstar who ever inspired me'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Halsey has once again captivated fans by transforming into an iconic music legend - this time, Britney Spears.
In a striking Instagram post, the 30-year-old singer recreated the cover of Britney’s 2003 album 'In The Zone', celebrating the pop superstar’s influence on her career.
Halsey channels Britney Spears for latest countdown to new album 'The Great Impersonator'
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Bathed in steely blue light, Halsey’s likeness to Britney was uncanny, complete with a flowing blonde wig and minimalist black tank top, reminiscent of Britney's look in the original cover photo.
Halsey wrote, "Day 11 of counting down to The Great Impersonator, October 25th. It’s Britney, b****!!!!"
In her post, Halsey revealed that her Britney-inspired look was tied to the sixteenth track on her new album, titled 'Lucky'. Paying tribute to Britney Spears, she expressed her admiration, noting, “Britney was the first superstar who ever inspired me.”
"There were infinite Britney looks to choose from but I had to do this iconic album!" Halsey added.
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Halsey’s Britney Spears tribute ignites online buzz as fans anticipate new album
Halsey impersonates Britney Spears for her upcoming album ‘The Great Impersonator.’ Out October 25th. pic.twitter.com/TWMvOGUxiQ
— Pop Base (@PopBase) October 17, 2024
Halsey’s latest transformation into Britney Spears has sparked a wave of excitement and admiration online, with fans praising the singer’s homage to the pop icon. One fan exclaimed, “WAIT OH MY GOD THIS IS SUCH A SERVE,” while another noted, “This is so perfect that it looks like they photoshopped her face.”
this is so perfect that it looks like they photoshopped her face 😭
— ಹೆಸರಲ್ಲೇನಿದೆ ಬಿಡಿ (@Naneyidupakka) October 17, 2024
Many fans appreciated the tribute to Spears, with one user writing, “Britney Spears was a huge influence on pop music, and I think it’s lovely when artists pay homage to her as I think she’s often overlooked due to her personal life being in the media.”
Britney Spears was a huge influence on pop music and I think it’s lovely when artists pay homage to her as I think she’s often overlooked due to her personal life being in the media.
— paulie ⚓️ (@ratedpaulie) October 17, 2024
Fans also expressed excitement about Halsey’s upcoming album 'The Great Impersonator', with one user sharing, “That sounds exciting! Halsey’s take on Britney will be interesting to hear—can’t wait for the album!”
That sounds exciting! Halsey’s take on Britney will be interesting to hear—can’t wait for the album!
— ᴍɪɴᴀʜɪʟ🌻 (@Ustad_e_Muhtram) October 18, 2024
Others praised the concept of the album, with one fan noting, “Halsey's album will be amazing. This one is highly anticipated.”
Halsey's album will be amazing; this one is highly anticipated.
— Cat Raina 🐈 (@Hir__ch) October 18, 2024
Another fan added some context to the album’s inspiration, writing, “The concept album idea came to Halsey while she was struggling with her health, wondering how her life and career would have turned out if she had debuted in different eras.”
The concept album idea came to Halsey while she was struggling with her health, wondering how her life and career would have turned out if she had debuted in different eras.
— Kirkut Expert (@kirkut_expert1) October 17, 2024
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