Britney Arrives At Paramount Studios

Britney has arrived at Paramount Studios with her bodyguard, and she was in quite a hurry! Shortly after Brit's arrival another car pulled up with more people and a bunch of bags! Just minutes ago on the loud speaker in the Paramount lot an MTV Representative came on and said last rehearsal is in three minutes....

We will keep you posted..

UPDATE: just a few minutes ago someone came on and asked all family, friends, guest and stars to turn off all cell phones and all blackberry devices they will kill ALL AUDIO...bet I know what they are hiding!!!

Source: Britney Exclusive

Britney 'Getting Opportunity to Start Over' at VMAs

The following italicized article is from www.people.com:

Britney Spears is back. Or at least she will be – in some capacity.

The pop star will again open MTV's Video Music Awards, which will broadcast live from Los Angeles's Paramount Studios on Sunday night (9 p.m. ET). But unlike last year, where Spears delivered a memorable (and critically derided performance, the pop star is not expected to perform on the show.)

"She gets an opportunity to start over again," hip-hop producer Jermaine Dupri told PEOPLE at Friday's TAG Records Official MTV VMA Kickoff party in Hollywood at Avalon. "A lot of people don't get a chance to do that again. I just hope she kills it."

And the man who's helped launch the careers of platinum artists TLC, Kris Kross and Da Brat added, "Last time, I didn't think her performance was that bad, but people ragged her so bad, then I saw the press."

So what will she do?

The singer's role on the show has been a tightly guarded secret. Regardless of how she fares live, Spears may just prove to be the talk of the night. That's because she's nominated for the show's top honor, video of the year, for "Piece of Me." The pop star has earned two other nominations, including best pop video and best female video – also for the same single. (If Spears wins, it will be her first "Moonman" despite 16 prior nominations.)

Also up for top honors are the ceremony: the Jonas Brothers (for "Burnin Up"), Chris Brown for "Forever," the Pussycat Dolls for "When I Grow Up" and the Ting Tings for "Shut Up and Let Me Go."

Nominees the Jonas Brothers will also perform on the show. They will join a starry group of singers, including Rihanna, who will take the stage with rapper T.I., and Pink, who will also grace the stage. "I Kissed A Girl" singer Katy Perry is expected to perform a cover of Madonna's "Like A Virgin" and Kid Rock will perform with rapper Lil Wayne. Kanye West will close out the evening with a performance.

Hosting this year is British comedian Russell Brand, known for his role a lothario musician Aldous Snow in Forgetting Sarah Marshall. But he will be joined onstage by Pete Wentz, who will act as a co-host of sorts. (Wentz's wife Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is expected to present on the show.)

Also presenting: previously announced stars including Miley Cyrus and Lindsay Lohan. In days leading up to the ceremony, MTV has added new presenters, including Christina Aguilera and Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford.

Source: People

Jonas Brothers: We Want to Meet Britney Spears at the Video Music Awards

The following italicized article is from www.usmagazine.com:

The Jonas Brothers aren't just looking forward to their performance of "Lovebug" on the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards - they also hope to be introduced Britney Spears, who's opening the show.

"We really hope we get to meet her," Kevin Jonas told Usmagazine.com following their rehearsal at Paramount Studios for the VMAs, which will air live from Hollywood Sunday night at 9 p.m.

"That would be an honor," Kevin added.

Kevin's brothers agreed.

"I wanna meet her," Nick told Us.

"She was the first CD I ever bought, so it would be cool," Joe revealed.

Though the Jonas Brothers are up against Britney Spears and Chris Brown for Video of the Year, they hope there are enough Moonmen to go around.

Brown "is our new friend," Joe told Us. "We were hanging out with him today before talking about maybe working together on a song."

Kevin added: "You want to pull for Britney and hope for the best."

The Jonas Brothers are excited about their first VMA performance.

"Everyone dreams of being on the Video Music Awards, so to be here is incredible," Kevin told Us. "It is always a new experience. Something brand new."

But Joe admitted he's afraid he'll trip as he walks up stairs during the performance of "Lovebug," their new single.

"When I have to walk up stairs, I am like, 'Oh No,'" he told Us. "I was like, 'Can I just have a jet pack or something?'"

Nick also revealed to Us their inspiration for the song.

"We wrote it from our hotel room [over] Christmas break of the Hannah Montana tour," he said. "We sat down and wrote it that night in about 15-20 minutes.

"Juno was one of our favorite movies at the time," Nick explained. "It was weird intimacy."

The song is about "when you fall in love with somebody and they break your heart, or you break their heart, however it ends," Nick said. "You think that's it forever and it is never going to happen again. That is until the 'Lovebug' hits you."

Kevin added, "For us, it is throwing any past inhibitions to the wind."

The Jonas Brothers are heading to London after the VMAs for the premiere of Camp Rock.

Source: US Weekly

Hayley Williams: 'I Just Want To Shake Britney's Hand'

The following italicized article is from www.mtv.com:

Paramore may be (slightly) sweatin’ their Slipknot competition (they’re both nominated for Best Rock Video) but really, Hayley Williams just wants to meet Britney.

The band’s been busy practicing for their debut VMA performance tonight, which they’ll play live from the Whisky on Sunset. But Hayley still took a few minutes and emailed me back answers to some questions I asked her about tonight’s performance.

Buzzworthy: What can we expect from your first-ever VMA performance?

Hayley Williams: This is the first time people are ever going to see us associated with something this big… the most important thing to us is that people see us being exactly who we are.

Buzzworthy: Do you have any classic VMA memories?

Hayley: I saw the Britney Spears and *NSYNC collaboration, where they were all sitting at desks like they were at high school or something. That performance is forever etched on my heart.

Buzzworthy: What are we gonna see you in on the red carpet? Did it take you long to decide what to wear?

Hayley: There is a dress that I have in mind. It was a gift from my man! As soon as I saw it I wanted to wear it to the VMAs. The dress is very… me. That’s the only word I can think of to describe it!

Buzzworthy: Who are you excited to see on the red carpet?

Hayley: I just want to shake Britney’s hand.

Source: MTV

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Britney is seen here leaving MTV studios.

Source: PoB

Brit's Mom Didn't Spill Beans

The following italicized article is from www.tmz.com:

More on Lynne Spears so-called "tell all" book about Britney. Lynne supposedly says a few days before Brit went completely mental, Sam Lutfi said, "If you try to get rid of me, she'll be dead and I'll piss on her grave."

Here's the deal. That story has already been told and, by the way, it's true. Lutfi even told us what he meant was that no one cared about Britney and she'd be dead without him. And, for the record, we never bought Lufti's story.

As for the London Sun getting an advanced copy of Lynne Spears' book -- something's rotten in Denmark. The Sun has said the book claims Britney lost her virginity at 14 and started taking drugs at 15, etc. etc. We're told none of that appears in the book and it's more about Lynne being a heroic mom. For the record, we're not buying that either.

Source: TMZ

Britney Spears Back - And Onstage With Russell Brand

The following italicized article is from www.mirror.co.uk:

Britney is back. At the MTV awards rehearsals in LA, the pop princess looks a million times better than she did during last year's blearyeyed per formance.

He'll need her wits about her to stand up to presenter Russell Brand.

I'll be tuning in tomorrow at 9pm to see how they get on.

Source: Mirror

New Battle for Britney Spears and Kevin Federline?

The following italicized article is from www.nationalledger.com:

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline may have settled their custody battle for now, but a new fight is brewing over sons Preston, nearly 3, and Jayden, 23 months, according to a report from Star. According to an article in the magazine, a source tells Star that Kevin wants to take them out on auditions, but the back on track pop princess isn't having it.

Britney, who's been performing since she was 8 years old, "blew up when Kevin asked her about letting the kids act," the source told Star. "She has said she would support them if they wanted to pursue a career in Hollywood - but when they're old enough to actually know if they want to be in the industry. She wants them to have a normal childhood and feels like they are in the limelight quite enough as it is."

The article from Star claims that despite opposition from Britney, Kevin has quietly taken the boys to audition for TV and film projects around L.A. He "thinks it can be a good outlet for them," explains the source, because "Preston and Jayden are always singing and dancing around the house."

"They're total clowns, even at their toddler playgroup, Mr. Gym. Kevin feels it's okay as long as they are watched over carefully and not pushed into it." And right now, the kids are having a blast. Adds the source, "Kevin hops Britney will come around when she realizes how much fun they're having."

Source: National Ledger

Britney Spears MTV Video Music Awards 2008 Backstage Demands

The following italicized article is from www.popcrunch.com:

Britney Spears has requested three dressing rooms for her highly-anticipated comeback appearance at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards tomorrow night.

According to whispers from the Rumor Mill, Brit has demanded that one dressing room is equipped with a 360° mirror, another has a pilates area, while the third dressing room will be used to store her ten outfit choices.

Britney has also requested scented candles, a personal dresser, masseuse, steamed veggies, sushi, Kabbalah, and a bowl of fresh fruit.

Source: Pop Crunch

Producer Jermaine Dupri: Britney Spears Makes Hot A-- Records!

The following italicized article is from www.usmagazine.com:

Producer Jermaine Dupri doesn't want to work with Britney Spears.

The reason? Spears is just fine on her own, he says!

"I would just talk to her because she is good," he told Usmagazine.com at the TAG Records official MTV VMA kickoff party at Avalon in L.A. Friday night. "She doesn't need JD.

"She has hot a-- records by herself," he added. "She just needs to make sure she pays focus on that.

"She doesn't need a producer, she is good," Dupri said. "She and Danger and Timbaland and whoever did her last record - they sound perfect together."

Spears, 26, has been practicing her dance moves to new music. Although she isn't set to perform at the VMAs Sunday night, she is opening the show.

She's also up for Best Female Video, Best Pop Video and Video of the Year for "Piece for Me." She's been nominated 17 times, but never won a "Moonman" award.

Reps for the singer confirm to Us she spent the summer working on her sixth album.

"She’s working with a team of top-notch producers and songwriters and we’re very excited about what she’s accomplished so far. No album release date has been confirmed yet," read a July statement released by her manager Larry Rudolph and Jive Records.

Spears' last album, Blackout, debuted at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200. The first single "Gimme More" was her most successful single in the U.S. since "...Baby One More Time."

The 25th annual VMAs, hosted by British actor/comedian Russell Brand, will air live at 9 p.m. ET/PT Sunday from Paramount Studios in Hollywood.

Source: US Weekly

X17 XCLUSIVE: BRITNEY's VMA WARDROBE

The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:

An inside source reveals EXCLUSIVELY to X17online that Britney Spears will change her outfit not once, not twice but SIX TIMES at this year's MTV Video Music Awards. Donatella Versace designed two outfits for the pop princess, and she will be wearing a vintage Gianni Versace couture gown as well.

We were the first ones to tell you that Britney was going to perform at the VMAs, the video yesterday (see below!) seems to prove it, and now this!

Source: X17

It's Not Happening

We got our hopes up, only to have them CRUSHED.

But, this is probably for the best.

PerezHilton.com just spoke to Britney Spears' manager, Larry Rudolph, and he tells us exclusively that the former and (hopeful) once-again Princess of Pop is NOT performing at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday.

She is 100% not performing, Larry assured us, but she will be attending and opening the show.

Rudolph has repeatedly stated recently that Spears was NOT performing, a statement echoed closely by the reps at MTV.

So, what to make of that footage that leaked on Friday that showed Britney rehearsing to a new song of her with some dancers???

"She was not rehearsing for the VMAs," Rudolph tells us. "It was just her going into the studio with some dancer friends and having fun. It's a regular occurrence now. I see that every day."

But we don't! And we got VERY excited.

Well, we think it's wise that Spears wait until she's 110% ready to perform and make a killer comeback.

But, Larry tells us, that day is not too far away!

Source: Perez Hilton

The Insider Has Breaking Britney Spears VMA Buzz!

The following italicized article is from www.theinsider.com:

"The Insider" has its ear to the ground when it comes to this Sunday night's MTV Video Music Awards.

Will Britney Spears be "crashing" the VMAs?

We hear that you may want to look for tire tracks on the red carpet come Sunday night…

Check back with "The Insider" for more details as this story develops!

Source: The Insider

Zac Efron ‘Excited’ About Sitting Next To Britney Spears At ‘VMAs’

The following italicized article is from www.accesshollywood.com:

Britney Spears has a surprise in store for her after she opens the MTV “Video Music Awards” – after she finishes opening the show, she’ll be sitting next to a “High School Musical” star. None other than… Zac Efron.

And it was news to Zac, who Access Hollywood caught up with earlier today at the Toronto Film Festival, where he’s premiering his new film “Me & Orson Wells.”

“Oh!” a shocked Zac told Access Hollywood after we broke the news to him. “I didn’t know I was sitting next to Britney Spears. Am I? Really? Ha! I’m excited.”

Source: Access Hollywood

Britney Spears To Perform 'Womanizer'

The following italicized article is from www.tv.ign.com:

The man behind 411 Media, Jazze Pha, let it slip that he helped Outsiders Media produce the musical number "Womanizer" that Britney Spears is allegedly performing on Sunday. "Vaughan, he's a Def Jam artist and my man, he's got a record called 'Up and Down' produced by myself and the Outsiders, brand new producers, they actually produced 'Womanizer,' one of the songs that Britney will be doing on the show—the only song she will be doing," Pha said.

Source: IGN

VMA-zing: Miley Primed for "Awesome" Britney

The following italicized article is from www.eonline.com:

VMA performance or not, Miley Cyrus is pumped up for Britney Spears to do whatever she's doing at the MTV self-love fest this weekend.

Cyrus is in New York City, prepping for a huge gig at CBS' upcoming Condé Nast-sponsored Fashion Rocks charity concert featuring music legends and fashionistas to benefit cancer research. When popping out of a midtown rehearsal space yesterday, photogs asked Cyrus if she was looking forward to Spears' do-over.

"It will be awesome, I can't wait," she said.

Source: E! Online

Justin Split Hurt Britney For Years

The following italicized article is from www.thesun.co.uk:

BRITNEY SPEARS was left “scarred” for years by her split from singer JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, the troubled singers mum claims.

LYNNE SPEARS said she believes the pain may have been the root of the star’s problems — making her jump from one relationship to another.

In her book, Lynne blames Britney’s erratic behaviour, including her shock Vegas wedding to JASON ALEXANDER, on her “wounded” girl’s heartache over Justin, 27.

She claimed the teenage sweethearts were “too similar, butting their strong wills together too often”.

Lynne said: “I wish they would have parted differently, rather than to hurt each other and leave all those scars.” Lynne also told how the “reckless and irresponsible” marriage with Jason Alexander was a rebound.

Lynne said: “Almost two years after she and Justin had broken up, Britney was still wounded.
“She started to act out of pain . . . in an effort to numb her disappointment and heartache.”

The union was annulled less than three days later, but Lynne recalled her shock at her daughter taking up with dancer KEVIN FEDERLINE within months.

She said: “I wasn’t crazy about the fact that he was already a daddy and his ex-girlfriend was eight months pregnant with their second child.”

Lynn even begged Britney, 26, not to have children soon after wedding Federline — but the star quickly fell pregnant with son SEAN PRESTON while second kid JAYDEN JAMES was unplanned.

Lynne also told how her daughter suffered from post-natal depression, saying: “It added to her broken spirit over the end to her marriage to Kevin.”

And claims Britney was a bad mother after nearly dropping Sean “brought her to breaking point”, Lynne said.

Source: The Sum

Britney's Meltdown Tore My Heart Into A Million Pieces

The following italicized article is from www.thesun.co.uk:

BRITNEY SPEARS’ mother has revealed her heartbreak as she was forced to watch her daughter’s melt-down – on live TV.

LYNNE SPEARS, 54, had been mysteriously snubbed by Britney for seven months after the star’s first spell in rehab.

The drugged-up singer, 26, was filmed being taken to a psychiatric ward from her Hollywood home on a stretcher in January, Lynne said: “When I saw her in
the ambulance, her beautiful brown eyes pained and haunted, something inside me broke.”

She then knew that getting help for Britney was a “life and death situation”.

She added: “To see my child like this – at the lowest ebb of her life – almost killed me. I was overcome with a feeling of sadness and helplessness.”

Depression

Lynne said she had been “to hell and back” watching Britney shave her head, lose custody of her kids and taken away on a stretcher.

Lynne told of her heartbreak over Britney refusing to speak to her for so long in a new book.
She describes the singer’s heartbreak over her alcoholic dad, her bitter split with superstar JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, her doomed marriage to KEVIN FEDERLINE and her battle with him over their two sons.

She said the combination of events led the star spiral-ling into depression.

In an exclusive first look at Through The Storm – A Real Story of Fame and Family in a Tabloid World, Lynne said the first sign of real trouble was when Britney shaved off her hair last year.

Again, she watched the crack-up on TV. She said: “It was so shocking, so disturbing to see that girl with such despondency in her eyes – it broke my heart in a million pieces.”

Lynne, who had shared a close relationship with Britney as she shot to fame, said she was heartbroken to find her daughter had shut her out.

Britney refused to speak to Lynne after she went into rehab last year – and even accused her of sleeping with her ex-husband Federline.

Lynne said: “Britney would lash out at me, accusing me of siding with Kevin and letting him have the boys.” Lynne added that when Britney left the rehab “her anger at me had not cooled”.

She said: “In fact, she refused to speak to me, and our estrangement lasted an excruciating seven months.”

Terrified

The relationship thawed so they did meet and terrified Lynne told of her horror at the influence manager SAM LUTFI was having on Britney.

She said: “Britney was so agitated she couldn’t stop moving. She cleaned the house, changed her clothes many times.

“We talked, but it was as if she wasn’t there. She spoke in the tone and understanding of a little girl.”

After Britney was committed to a psychiatric ward for a second time in January, Lynne and husband JAMIE became convinced it was “a life or death situation”.

But Lynne said the move actually saved Britney’s life – because she persuaded doctors to keep Lutfi away.

Source: The Sun

Britney's New Song 'Underground'

Source: E! Online

Britney Listed As A Performer On MTV.de

MTV.de has added Britney to the list of performers.

Britney's latest behind-the-scenes video of her dancing to her new music was released today.

Hmmmmmmmm

Source: MTV

BRITNEY REHEARSING - WE KNEW IT!!!!!!!

Video: Britney's Back!
The following italicized article is from www.x17online.com:

We reported she was auditioning dancers, rehearsing in studio spaces over the past few weeks and now here's the video to prove it!

You don't need to work it on out like this if you're just a presenter for the VMAs, right?!

LOVES IT!!!!!! IS SHE BACK OR IS SHE BACK?!

Source: X17

Britney Might Be Performing At The VMAs After All - You MUST Watch This!!!!!!

Video: Britney's Back!
Fuck it! This is too newsworthy not too report.

We cried as we watched the footage above.

It's NEW video of Britney rehearsing a NEW song for what appears to be her VMA performance!!!!!! Or just rehearsing for fun????

Her body is banging and the song sounds tight.

We're still crying!

Check it out above!

Source: Perez Hilton

The Comeback Has Begun...

MSN got their hands on secret new video footage of Britney Spears rehearsing with a team of dancers in a studio. The troop is working on a routine to a new song, at least, a song I’ve never heard before … check it out:

Video: Britney's Back!
Could this be a routine that she may use to “open” the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday night? If not, what do y’all suppose this routine might be for? Because we don’t know when the vid was taped, the context isn’t at all clear. HMMMMM …

PS: How HAWT does Brit Brit look in this vid?! Damn, it really does remind me of the good ol’ days. Love it!!!

Source: Pink Is The New Blog

Pharrell Williams: Britney's Got Power

"I don't think they realize how much power this girl has! I mean, to have people come down on her the way that they did on her last performance... she's kind of showed you her power. She's got power.

- Pharrell Williams to E! Online yesterday when asked about Britney opening the VMAs.

Source: E! Online