In a move that has left publishers singing, "Oops, she did it again!", Britney Spears claims the throne as the highest-selling celebrity memoirist in history. With her book "The Woman in Me" flying off the shelves, the pop icon stands poised to rake in some serious cash.
Released just a day ago, the memoir has already found its way into the hands of over 400,000 eager readers. If projections hold, Britney's book is set to sprint past the one-million mark in no time.
But the real question on everyone's minds is: how much will Britney pocket from this literary sensation?
According to sources, the pop princess received an advance of $12.5 million for baring her soul in print. While some reports had speculated a heftier sum of $15 million, let's not forget, this is still Britney we're talking about - she's not one to sweat the small stuff.
Britney is slated to pocket a princely 25% from the book's financial gains. Although it's worth noting that most publishers don't break out the checkbook until the advance has been recouped, it's safe to say that Britney won't be left singing "Gimme More" for long.
So there you have it, folks! Britney Spears, the queen of pop, is now also the queen of the written word. With "The Woman in Me" poised to rewrite the record books, it looks like Britney will be dancing all the way to the bank.