News Posted January 13, 2016 #1 Report Posted January 13, 2016 Toxic was written by Cathy Dennis from D-Mob, who also wrote Kylie Minogue’s, ‘Can’t Get You Out Of My Head’. Toxic was originally intended for Kylie Minogue, however she rejected it and Britney took on the song. The music video was released the same time as Janet Jackson’s infamous Superbowl ‘boob flash’ – which lead to an uproar over ‘indecent material’ being shown on prime time telly. This forced MTV to move Toxic and other raunchy videos to the late slot viewings. Britney’s flesh coloured body suit was considered too risky. Toxic, a Bloodshy and Advant production,  earned Britney her first ever Grammy. B&A are also responsible for the massive hit ‘Piece Of Me’ which is used as the headline title of Britney’s highly successful Vegas residency. NME, Rolling Stones and The Telegraph have all named 'Toxic' one of the greatest songs of all time. There has been numerous cover versions of Britney’s Toxic , including Mark Ronson, Yael Naim and many others. The video is also regarded one of the greatest videos of all time – and has been referenced in many other artists videos, a famous one in particular being Taylor Swift’s ‘Bad Blood’ – which coincidentally is directed by the same director, Joseph Khan. The video, Britney appears to be a flight attendant, but it turns out she is a secret agent in disguise. Joseph Khan called the video pretty ‘nonsensical… it’s just fun…like James Bond flicks and sex’ Rumour has it that the video costed more than $1m dollars to make and is considered one of the most expensive music videos of all time. The body Jewels were hand glued on and took 9 hours to make. Only the director and the visual effects guy were allowed on set during the diamonds scene.. The 2 girls touching just before the bike scene was originally cut from the US for being too racy. The passenger that Britney spills her drink on – is in fact Joseph Khan’s long term casting director and the ‘ugly’ guy is the casting director’s assistant, who also appears in the ‘Womanizer’ video. Britney’s ‘boyfriend is played by Martin Henderson, who also plays in Joseph Khan’s directorial debut ‘Torque’ The choreography was planned by Brian Freedman and Britney, each scene had a very strict structured routine. The original rumour was that Tim Burton was due to direct the music video and follow a Circus theme. This was later proven to be false.. Jay – Z confirmed in a Twitter Q&A that ‘Toxic’ was his fave Britney song. ‘’Jamming my G’’ he remarked. Britney responded with, ‘’You learn something new everyday. Never knew that @S_C_ was a fan of Toxic, that’s Big Pimpin’’ Many people mistake the girl in the shower for Britney, however it is not. It is in fact the ‘love interest’ of Britney’s boyfriend – hence the revenge.. Tyson Beckord celebrated his birthday on the day of shooting the motorbike scenes. Joseph Khan stated that the entire video was Britney’s idea, with tweaks from him. Joseph Khan is also responsible for some of Britney’s most iconic video’s including, ‘Stronger’ and ‘Womanizer’ Toxic received the MTV – Making The Video treatment, if you have not yet seen it, what are you waiting for? Here is a clip of Toxic uncut – as it appears on her My Prerogative DVD. Celebrate the birth of ‘Toxic’ by watching the iconic VEVO certified video here. [embed] [/embed]Toxic slayage at The Onyx Hotel Tour: Read it on our mainsite!
Kdgxkcn123 Posted January 13, 2016 #2 Report Posted January 13, 2016 I can't believe its been 12 years Seems not so long ago. Still one of my favorite britney songs thanks for always giving us these facts 7
Term of Endearment Posted January 13, 2016 #3 Report Posted January 13, 2016 I can't believe its been 12 years Seems not so long ago. Still one of my favorite britney songs thanks for always giving us these facts I feel soooo old! You are welcome - glad you enjoy them! 1
heartcore Posted January 13, 2016 #4 Report Posted January 13, 2016 still sounds FRESH as hell even 12 years later 3
Mike. Posted January 13, 2016 #5 Report Posted January 13, 2016 this song is still popular nowadays,such a timeless hit 3
Mrs Jared Leto Posted January 13, 2016 #6 Report Posted January 13, 2016 happy birthday slayxic! thanks for the facts btw 2
It's Armin B!tch Posted January 13, 2016 #7 Report Posted January 13, 2016 This song is timeless! Can't believe it's been 12 years since the release... STILL SOUNDS FRESH AS FUCK! 2
ItsYasmeenBitch Posted January 13, 2016 #8 Report Posted January 13, 2016 interesting facts i never knew that it wasnt a flesh colored suit but that she was literally just naked with diamonds on until i watched MTV's making of the video a while ago what a legend who suffered for her art i watch the music video religiously everyday definitely my favorite single and music video ever happy birthday toxic 1
Ooh-Ooh Britney Posted January 13, 2016 #9 Report Posted January 13, 2016 This song is timeless! Can't believe it's been 12 years since the release... STILL SOUNDS FRESH AS FUCK! 2
Term of Endearment Posted January 13, 2016 #10 Report Posted January 13, 2016 happy birthday slayxic! thanks for the facts btw 1
Term of Endearment Posted January 13, 2016 #11 Report Posted January 13, 2016 interesting facts i never knew that it wasnt a flesh colored suit but that she was literally just naked with diamonds on until i watched MTV's making of the video a while ago what a legend who suffered for her art i watch the music video religiously everyday definitely my favorite single and music video ever happy birthday toxic Can you actually imagine how long it would take to take them all off... 1
Term of Endearment Posted January 13, 2016 #13 Report Posted January 13, 2016 did you write them? Yup - I did the HIAM, BOMT and Toxic ones this week. I MP on odd occasions, like Planet Britney etc.. Ant does most of the MP'ing 2
Mrs Jared Leto Posted January 13, 2016 #14 Report Posted January 13, 2016 Yup - I did the HIAM, BOMT and Toxic ones this week. I MP on odd occasions, like Planet Britney etc.. Ant does most of the MP'ing you really do? thank you for keeping us all updated and spending so much time searching and collecting the facts and stuff 1
Term of Endearment Posted January 13, 2016 #15 Report Posted January 13, 2016 you really do? thank you for keeping us all updated and spending so much time searching and collecting the facts and stuff Thank you guys for reading them - you are all too cool! 2
Mrs Jared Leto Posted January 13, 2016 #16 Report Posted January 13, 2016 Thank you guys for reading them - you are all too cool! i am just a single person
Term of Endearment Posted January 13, 2016 #17 Report Posted January 13, 2016 i am just a single person :oragnu: I know I meant that for you and everyone else that does We do it all for the Barmy On another note - Personally I love your posts 1
Mrs Jared Leto Posted January 13, 2016 #18 Report Posted January 13, 2016 :oragnu: I know I meant that for you and everyone else that does We do it all for the Barmy On another note - Personally I love your posts oh ok, then i might got that one wrong you really do love the bullshit that comes out of me, or do you just love my posts because of that hot, horny-making set i have?
I_need_me Posted January 13, 2016 #19 Report Posted January 13, 2016 Those violins are what caught my attention and made me look her up and then I became a fan. Thanks to Toxicney I discovered Godney so this is a very special song for me 2
Term of Endearment Posted January 13, 2016 #20 Report Posted January 13, 2016 oh ok, then i might got that one wrong you really do love the bullshit that comes out of me, or do you just love my posts because of that hot, horny-making set i have? Hahah no I love your posts 1
Britnoy Posted January 13, 2016 #21 Report Posted January 13, 2016 One of her best songs ever!Britney, Cathy and Bloodshy & Avant did a great job on this fabulous song. 1
JoshLee Posted January 13, 2016 #22 Report Posted January 13, 2016 12 years ago I can't believe it's been that long ago
Mrs Jared Leto Posted January 13, 2016 #23 Report Posted January 13, 2016 Hahah no I love your posts good to here, that someone appreciates what i have to say 1
ItsYasmeenBitch Posted January 13, 2016 #24 Report Posted January 13, 2016 Can you actually imagine how long it would take to take them all off... if it took 9 hours to make them and hand glue them on... i dont wanna imagine thanks for another great post! by the way you made a thread where you wrote facts about all of britneys albums and its locked now but i wanted to say i spent a whole day reading it and i loved it it made me join here 1
JonHardy! Posted January 13, 2016 #25 Report Posted January 13, 2016 Everything about Toxic is so iconic!!!! I wish for Britney to someday replicate this level of success and cultural significance with another single! Great article! 1
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