Music
'3', a new track taken from her upcoming Singles Collection, sold 255,000 downloads in its first week of release to debut at the summit of the Billboard Hot 100.
The singer previously reached the top with 'Womanizer' last year and '...Baby One More Time' in 1998.
Behind Spears, Jay Sean falls to two with 'Down', while Miley Cyrus slips to three with 'Party In The USA'.
Notable gains outside the top ten come from Black Eyed Peas, who jump from 32 to 17 with 'Meet Me Halfway', and David Guetta, who climbs from 34 to 25 with Akon collaboration 'Sexy Chick'.
The top ten singles in full (click where possible for our reviews):
1. (-) Britney Spears: '3'
2. (1) Jay Sean ft. Lil Wayne: 'Down'
3. (2) Miley Cyrus: 'Party In The USA'
4. (4) Jason DeRulo: 'Whatcha Say'
5. (3) Jay-Z ft. Rihanna, Kanye West: 'Run This Town'
6. (5) Black Eyed Peas: 'I Gotta Feeling'
7. (6) Lady GaGa: 'Paparazzi'
8. (7) Taylor Swift: 'You Belong With Me'
9. (11) Owl City: 'Fireflies'
10. (9) Kings of Leon: 'Use Somebody'
Singles Reviews
Darren Hayes: 'Bloodstained Heart' review Hayes continues his pursuit for old-fashioned romanticism.
The Sound
Whitney Houston: Best live performancesWhitney Houston was always one for the big occasion. We take a look at her best live performances.
Music Interviews
Adam Lambert eyes Jessie J collaborationDigital Spy talks to the singer about his new album 'Trespassing'.
Album Reviews
Speech Debelle: 'Freedom of Speech'Speech Debelle storms back with her second album Freedom of Speech.
