While the song did not perform well on the '' Billboard '' charts in the United States , it reached the top ten on the Belgian charts and in Ireland and the United Kingdom , and charted in the top 20 in Australia , Germany , Austria , Switzerland , Sweden , Finland , and Denmark . The song would later be certified Gold in Australia . The song 's accompanying music video , directed by Dave Meyers , was nominated at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards for " Best Video from a Film . " The clip features Spears and Williams at a party . The singer has performed " Boys " a number of times including at the 2002 NBA All-Star Game , on '' Saturday Night Live '' , and on several of her concert tours
2003 MTV Video Music Awards
2003 MTV Video Music Awards
Boys (Britney Spears song)