Doesn't she scrub up well? Britney shows off glossy blonde mane and stunning figure as she's received at Vegas welcoming party



W e all love Britney for her down-to-earth approach to stardom.



Never happier than when ambling around Walmart in tracksuit bottoms with rat-tail hair and her Everyday Dave in tow; this is one gal who never forgot where she came from.



But she can still transform into the most poster perfect star you could imagine and Britney did just that ahead of her welcoming party in Vegas on Monday night.



Scroll down for video



Happy times: Britney Spears looked ecstatic with her welcome in Vegas on Tuesday



The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino threw a a lavish welcome for Britney Spears as she prepares to start her two-year Las Vegas residency.



Spears' show debuts Dec. 27, just in time for Sin City's massive New Year's crowds.



The 32-year-old will perform 50 shows each in 2014 and 2015, performing her top hits and more recent material.

It's Britney, b****! The singer looked breathtaking in a fitted black dress and with her blonde hair coiffed to perfection



She's back: Britney looked beautiful and happy despite receiving tepid reviews for her album



Definitely in Sin City: Britney was surrounded by dancers at the opening bash



The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is planning a lavish welcome for Britney Spears on Tuesday afternoon before the pop icon starts her two-year Las Vegas residency.



The show will take place in a relatively small theatre with nightclub touches, including table and bottle service.

Spears has released seven platinum-plus albums since she debuted on the music scene in 1999. She has more than a dozen Top 10 hits, including Toxic, Gimme More and Oops! ... I Did It Again.



Her eighth album, Britney Jean, was released this week to tepid reviews.

Living legend: The residency is a big coup for Planet Hollywood



Sealed with a kiss: Britney had a lip imprint on her dainty wrist



Big name: Britney is huge, and this welcome reflected that



David Hoenemeyer, president of Planet Hollywood, said the pop star has a bigger following than any other musician playing on the Strip.



'She really cuts across all demographics.



'She has a remarkable following, and the ticket sales reflect that,' he said. 'It's a really big deal to have a star of her calibre performing for us.'

Giving thanks: The blonde was overwhelmed with her welcome



Get ready... Spears' show debuts Dec. 27, just in time for Sin City's massive New Year's crowds