Britney Spears

With a combination of youthful wholesomeness and budding sexuality, Britney Spears became a famous teen singing sensation whose music sales reached epic proportions. Her signature hit, "...Baby One More Time," was 1999's biggest seller by a solo artist, moving more than 11 million copies, and as of spring of 2000, sales had reached 18 million copies worldwide. Also, in 1999, the single and her debut album of the same title both reached number one, making her the youngest female performer ever to accomplish this dual feat. Spears then came under fire for her racy image, which many considered inappropriate for a teenage girl. She also drew criticism for her increasingly erratic behavior. She bounced back, however, releasing several additional albums,...