Yahoo! Music UK — Press Assoc. - Troubled pop star Britney Spears returned to the stage for the start of her first concert tour in five years. more info

Pop Bytes — hey hey! tonight britney spears ' kicked off her highly anticipated world tour the circus starring britney spears down in new orleans - from early reviews it sounds like girlfriend kicked some serious ass with tons of bondage, sexy dancers, and sk... more info

Perez Hilton — This is a bullshit-free review! Britney Spears descended from the sky at the New Orleans Arena on Tuesday night to rightfully reclaim her role as the Princess of Pop. And Perez was lucky enough to be there! One of the reasons we decided to come to Ne... more info

MTV.com News — Pop star seems genuinely touched by the warm reception given to her by the fans at the New Orleans Arena.By James Montgomery Britney Spears kicks off her Circus tour in New Orleans on Tuesday Photo: Breeden Symons/PacificCoastNews New Orle... more info

USA Today Music — The event:Resurgent and rehabbed pop idol Britney Spears launches a 45-date world tour 90 miles from where she grew up, in support ... more info

ContactMusic — BRITNEY SPEARS delighted fans with her comeback concert in New Orleans, Louisiana on Tuesday night (03Mar09) - putting her past problems behind her to stage a ... more info

E! Online — Britney Spears is back and, the good news is, she's stronger than yesterday. The Circus Starring Britney Spears kicked off tonight at New Orleans Arena, where her adoring hometown... more info

VH1 News — The Pussycat Dolls warmed up the crowd for Britney Spears at the New Orleans kickoff of the Circus tour. more info

Topix — When Britney Spears kicks off her first tour in five years, it may seem as if she's picking up where she left off in 2004: She'll be promoting a platinum album with a grandiose stage show, a chiseled body and ... more info

Telegraph.co.ukOpening Night In The Britney Spears Circus Tour Parking LotMTV.comIn the shadow of the Louisiana Superdome sits the New Orleans Arena, the place where Britney Spears has pitched her tent. It's the opening night of her Circus tour, and ... more info