I love these EXCLUSIVE photos of Britney leading the pre-show prayer backstage at NTV Best Artist 2008 in Japan.

There is a prayer before every performance, but it's a special occasion when Britney leads it.

Jen, Britney's British Bitch

As promised earlier, here are the rest of the EXCLUSIVE photos from Britney's performance on Hey! Hey! Hey! in Japan.

Pure hotness.

Britney seems to be having a great time on her trip and says, "I love Japan! I think all the tiny cars are so cute!"

"We just visited the oldest Buddhist temple. It was so beautiful!," Britney said just hours ago.

Also, in the gallery you can check out a drawing, part of a series the dancers made of each other backstage. Ha!

Traci, Britney's Blonde Bitch

THIS JUST IN: We have received exclusive pics of Britney performing on the Japanese variety show Hey! Hey! Hey! We have WAY more photos of Britney coming our way. So check back soon!

Meriah, Britney's Lead Bitch

Right before Britney and crew headed to Europe they had a huge dress rehearsal here in the States -- and of course we have the EXCLUSIVE photos to share with you! Looks like they made sure to practice with ALL of the bells and whistles. Uncovered circus wagon... check. Huge metal ball... check. Ring of fire... check.

That jacket Britney has on is totally fierce circus-wear! She didn't wear it for any of her European performances nor GMA, but maybe we will see her wearing it in an upcoming performance?

I hope so anyway -- it's hott!

Traci, Britney's Blonde Bitch

Peggy Sirota's gorgeous photos of Britney from the Rolling Stone shoot are out!

I love the variety in the photos. The one of Brit in the fur coat and the one of her dancing in the gold sparkly outfit are my favorites -- so glamorous! She looks so happy, too!

Which one do you like the best, and why?

• See her on the cover of the mag.
  
• Check out a long excerpt from the interview.