Britney Spears Signs on With President Obama’s Anti-Bullying Campaign

Yesterday, Britney Spears announced via her official Facebook and Twitter pages that she will be joining President Obama's 'Stop Bullying' campaign. The singer, who is preparing to drop her latest album 'Femme Fatale' on March 29, has had to deal with her share of bullies, like the paparazzi who cashed in on her personal struggles a few years back.

Spears wrote on Facebook, "Anti-bullying is an issue very close to my heart. I am honored that President Obama & the First Lady asked me to join this campaign. -Brit." She conveyed the same message to her Twitter followers, adding the hashtag #StopBullyingNow.

President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama announced their campaign on the 'Stop Bullying' Facebook page earlier this week in a video message. In the video, the Obamas discussed the government's press conference, which was held this morning at the White House, on the matter.

"'We'll be talking with students, teachers, and parents about how to stop bullying and about the responsibility each of us has to make sure our children treat each other with respect," Michelle Obama explained about the press conference's goal.

In the video, President Obama went on to say, "For a long time, bullying was treated as an unavoidable part of growing up. But, more and more, we are seeing how harmful it can be for our kids, especially when it follows them from their school to their phone to their computer screen."

With the overwhelming amount of suicides that have been occurring amongst children and teenagers, especially among teens within the LGBT community, it is definitely an issue that the nation needs to face head on. To learn more about the government's campaign to end bullying once and for all, visit the 'Stop Bullying Now!' website.