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All eyes will be on Britney Spears as she opens MTV's Video Music Awards ceremony in the early hours of Monday despite a disastrous comeback at last year's show.
Her lacklustre and widely-ridiculed performance of Gimme More was followed by a series of problems for the troubled pop star, including losing custody of her two young children.
But the 26-year-old has said she will not sing at this year's event in Los Angeles, but would offer something "fun and unexpected" instead.
Spears said that MTV had "long played an important role in my career" and added: "How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMAs?"
"I'm excited to open the entire show, to say 'hi' to my fans and to be nominated," she said.
She is in the running for three VMAs, including best video for Piece Of Me.
Before her disastrous comeback performance last year, she made headlines at the 2006 ceremony for her kiss with Madonna.
British comedian Russell Brand, a virtual unknown in the US, will present Sunday night's show from the Paramount Studios in Hollywood.
He said Spears would be "doing something so mind-bending, I think it's going to tease you and probably make you want to start families with each other".
"It's going to be, actually, bloody exciting," he said.
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Aly & AJ NLT Britney Spears opens the 2008 MTV VMAs
Britney Spears opened the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles tonight, and showed off her acting skills in the process.
Spears, who recently made an appearance on TV show ‘How I Met Your Mother’, starred in a short comedy sketch with ‘Superbad’ actor Jonah Hill, before being filmed walking from her dressing room to the stage to introduce the ceremony.
Walking on stage, Spears received a standing ovation from the crowd, including the likes of Fall Out Boy, Paramore and Kid Rock.
Spears also picked up the award for Best Female Video for her song ‘Piece Of Me’, and made a brief thank you speech in which she thanked God and her two sons whom she said inspire her every day. Spears was cheered on by her recently re-hired manager Larry Rudolph, the man responsible for her meteoric rise to fame as a teenager.
This year’s ceremony is hosted by Brit comedian Russell Brand, who achieved fame in the US thanks to his role in the movie ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’.
Brand used part of his opening speech to appeal to viewers to vote for Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama, and made fun of Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin, including the news that her teenage daughter is pregnant
2008 MTV Video Music Awards | MTV.comTune in September 7 at 9 pm ET SHARP when the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards kick off live from Paramount Studios in Hollywood.You Decide The Nominees Best Female Video Best Male Video About The Show Britney Spears Best Pop Video Jonas Brothers Overload Flag Sign In/Sign Up More results from mtv.com VMA adds Aguilera, West to performers' list Leah Collins , canada.com Yes, Britney Spears will appear at this weekend's MTV VMAs, but the show's host, Russell Brand, is confirming that Spears won't be giving us a little song and dance.
"She's not performing, but she's certainly doing [the show] in a professional capacity," Brand said during the Thursday edition of Ryan Seacrest's syndicated radio show.
All Brand would reveal about Spears' scheduled appearance was this: "She's not serving canapes or doing a bizarre haircut on herself. I might get the opportunity to pinch her back in revenge for the trailer. ...I know at some point I will try and pinch her!"
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During this weekend's VMAs, Christina Aguilera will perform old hit "Genie in a Bottle," Kanye West is rumoured to debut a new single and Britney Spears will open the show. (Getty Images)
As for which stars will actually be providing some musical entertainment Sunday night, Kanye West and Christina Aguilera have just been added to the bill -- which already included Rihanna, T.I., Lil Wayne, Katy Perry (who's scheduled to sing Madonna's "Like a Virgin"), the Jonas Brothers, Pink, The Ting Tings and Kid Rock.
It seems West is uncharacteristically keeping his ego in check to take the VMA gig. Last year, the rapper swore he'd never do the VMAs again because he was miffed he didn't get to play the main stage, reported Rolling Stone. As for what he'll be performing, the mag speculates that he's planning to unveil his new single, "Love Lockdown."
As for Aguilera, she'll be celebrating the VMAs 25th anniversary by taking us on a trip back in time. The singer will dust off her debut hit, "Genie in a Bottle."
Check back Sunday night for news, galleries and more from the 2008 VMAs.
Best Female Video
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This is it, the official list of Best Female Video award nominees for the 2008 MTV VMAs. We turned to music fans to help us choose from all of the eligible music videos and you helped us pick hot clips. Don't forget to tune in Sept. 7 to see which of these lovely ladies will tuck an award into their handbag.
Mariah Carey "Touch My Body" Directed by Brett Ratner
What does Mimi want? She's laying it out pretty straight here. And while she plays it a sensual as ever, enter Jack McBrayer (Kenneth on NBC's 30 Rock) as a daydreaming computer geek and things get hysterical fast.
Artist Playlist Download This Song On Rhapsody Katy Perry "I Kissed A Girl" Directed by Kinga Burza
Bi-curiosity went mainstream and sales of cherry Chap-Stick skyrocketed this year as Katy unleashed this hook-filled confessional that became a big hit. And this sexy, flirty video didn't hurt the cause much, either.
Artist Playlist Download This Song On Rhapsody Rihanna "Take A Bow" Directed by Anthony Mandler
This "it" girl can't seem to miss! When she took the energy level down a few notches on this one, she sold it just as well as we've come to expect. Let's just say, getting the kiss-off from Rihanna would be better than most.
Artist Playlist Download This Song On Rhapsody Jordin Sparks "No Air" Directed by Chris Robinson
Do you doubt an American Idol? Some do, but Jordin certainly didn't let down anyone who cast their votes for her when she released this duet with Chris Brown. And the video? Oh man, it's something worth idolizing.
Artist Playlist Download This Song On Rhapsody Britney Spears "Piece of Me" Directed by Wayne Isham
Routinely besieged by paparazzi and her life constantly under a media-focused microscope, Britney hit back with a smirk in this one and laid out a cheeky video that made light of her plight and charmed fans around the world.
Artist Playlist Download This Song On Rhapsody
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Taylor Swift Tapped To Co-Host VMA Preshow Special
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Plus: Sway will track stars' every move from the MTV News Chopper during 'Opening Act' at 8 p.m. Sunday. By Chris Harris
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The clock keeps ticking away toward the launch of the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards at 9 p.m. Sunday. But the VMA action really gets under way an hour earlier, at 8 p.m., as MTV News brings viewers "Opening Act," which will be co-hosted by country crossover cutie Taylor Swift live from the VMA red carpet.
New this year to the preshow is the MTV News Chopper, which will be flying Sway across the Los Angeles airways all evening long. Sway, armed with cutting-edge GPS tracking technology, will clue viewers in on the whereabouts of the various celebrities who'll be arriving for the big show and ensure that all the VMA nominees, presenters and performers arrive on time and in style.
Swift will serve as MTV News' fashion correspondent during the preshow. Once inside, Swift will be taking the VMA stage to introduce the Jonas Brothers' highly anticipated performance. The preshow will also feature MTV News' Tim Kash, John Norris, Kim Stolz and Jim Cantiello, who will be reporting on all of the festivities while interviewing some of the biggest stars in entertainment as they make their way to this year's VMAs.
In addition, the VMA red carpet will be transformed during the preshow into a stage that will host a one-of-a-kind VMA dance-off, featuring crews Kaba Modern and Fanny Pak from MTV's own "America's Best Dance Crew." (Check out live video from the red carpet as the stage is built!) "ABDC" fans chose Kaba Modern and Fanny Pak to perform during "Opening Act" after five finalist crews from seasons one and two of the show competed last weekend in the special one-hour "America's Best Dance Crew: Battle for the VMAs."
After the preshow performance, fans will once again have the power — voting at VMA.MTV.com for the winning crew, which will be announced on the VMA stage.???? ?????????? This year's VMAs will be hosted by comedian and "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" co-star Russell Brand. The evening will feature performances from Christina Aguilera, Kanye West, T.I., the Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Lil Wayne, Paramore, Kid Rock and Pinkand a special appearance by Britney Spears. Presenters include Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, Jamie Foxx, "Gossip Girl" star Chace Crawford, a very pregnant Ashlee Simpson, John Legend, Kobe Bryant, Leona Lewis, Paris Hilton, Slash, Taylor Swift, Shia LaBeouf, Michael Phelps, Miley Cyrus, Lindsay Lohan, Scarlett Johansson, Ciara, Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Christopher "McLovin" Mintz-Plasse and "The Hills" gang - Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt.
This year's VMAs will unfold at the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood and will air live starting at 9 p.m. ET.
Now that you've helped us pick the nominees for this year's Video Music Awards, head to VMA.MTV.com to vote for your favorite in the Best New Artist category, check out the latest additions to the performer and presenter lineups, see the best (and worst) of VMA fashion and much more. Then tune in this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET for MTV News' "Opening Act" on the red carpet, followed by the big show, live from Hollywood at 9 p.m. ET
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Britney Spears opens the 2008 MTV VMAs
to vote for your favorite in the Best New Artist category, check out the latest additions to the performer and presenter lineups, see the best (and worst) of VMA fashion and much more. Then tune in this Sunday at 8 p.m. ET for MTV News' "Opening Act" on the red carpet, followed by the big show, live from Hollywood at 9 p.m. ET
