Now we know why Britney Spears is SO happy her book’s flying off the shelves! The pop star gushed about the day-one success of her memoir on Tuesday, just hours after it was released to the public.
Fans have waited forever to hear her side of the story, so it’s no surprise the sales have proven their loyalty! The Woman in Me quickly rose to the top of Amazon and Barnes and Noble‘s bestseller lists, and, while this hasn’t been confirmed, the singer was proud to share it’s now the “highest selling celebrity memoir in history.” Amazing, if true!
Of course, we already know the Toxic vocalist was paid a fortune to pen the memoir in the first place, with rumors of her receiving a $15 million advance from publisher Simon & Schuster — but now there’s no more guessing.
We finally know how much she’s REALLY pocketing! Related: Britney Details How She ‘Punished’ Herself During Vegas Residency According to TMZ on Wednesday, the artist was actually given a $12.5 million advance, just shy of the rumors.
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