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Britney Spears is back on top of the charts with the debut of her latest album Circus.

The new LP has debuted at No. 1 on The Billboard 200, selling more than 500,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release.

Britney has had the second biggest first week album sales for a female musician this year, coming in just behind teen star Taylor Swift.

“Imagine a year ago, did anyone think that today she would be able to come out with an album that would not only just debut at No 1, but also do half a million copies in its first week?” says chart manager Keith Caulfield.

Britney Spears’ infamous emotional breakdown will serve as the basis for the pop star’s 2009 tour around the world.

“Britney is well aware of what a roller coaster she has been on and she is determined that her recent life is reflected in the shows,” The Sun reports.

“She thought the best metaphor to use would be the circus. Fans get to travel with her through her fall from grace and her eventual rehabilitation.”

“The first act sees the miserable star run away to join the circus. This mimics her slide into unhinged behavior,” says the source.

“Her disturbing antics while suffering her meltdown are the focus of the second act, which takes place in the circus. She is seen having fun in this crazy world and falling in love with a circus freak.”

“The final act focuses on Britney’s salvation. She manages to prize herself away from the clutches of the circus to be reunited with her friends and family.”

Britney’s Circus World Tour begins in New Orleans on March 3.