Thankfully, after Britney’s dismal start and a lukewarm intro by comedian Sarah Silverman, the show rebounded. Justin’s suite was packed with revellers, alcohol and eight lingerie-clad stripper types on raised platforms.

Before he accepted the Quadruple Threat of the Year award at his suite, the DJ summoned the partygoers to watch the monitor and go crazy if Justin won.

He did, they did, and Justin said: "I want to challenge MTV to play more videos!" Then he was whisked away by bodyguards and disappeared. He later won Male Artist of the Year.

Britney to Open VMAs - Sept 7 2007
MTV have confirmed the rumours and officially announced that Britney Spears will be opening this weekend’s VMAs to "make a statement", according to the show’s executive producer.

The 25-year-old singer will perform Gimme More - the first single from her forthcoming album - at the event in Las Vegas.

"I wanted to start the show in a very big and dramatic way, and she’s the one to do that," Jesse Ignjatovic told MTV.com. "She’ll captivate everyone, and set the tone for rest of the night."

Britney consulted with illusionist Criss Angel on "some moments of the performance", said Jesse. "You can expect the things we want and expect from Britney - that will all be there. What I’ve see of it is great. She’ll be dancing, performing, dong her thing. That’s exactly what we all want."

Sunday night’s spectacular show will air live from the Palms Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas.

Britney children case dropped - Sep 6 2007
The reported child abuse investigation into Britney Spears has apparently been dropped.

The 25-year-old pop star, who is rumoured to be making her comeback at the MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas, was being probed for alleged abuse and neglect of her two sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, according to the Daily Mirror.

But her lawyer Laura Wasser told the LA Superior Court on Tuesday: "It does not appear the county will pursue further action at this time."

The troubled singer was facing "child endangerment" allegations about dental hygiene and poor eating and sleeping habits for her children.

But the charges did not involve any physical mistreatment of the boys.

The star is currently in the midst of a custody battle with ex-husband Kevin Federline.

In April last year, child welfare officials visited the star’s Malibu mansion after she was spotted driving with Sean, then just four months, sitting on her lap.

Britney ballad leaked? - Aug 30 2007
Britney Spears has bared her soul in a new ballad in an attempt to kick-start her career.

And the singer’s track, entitled Baby Boy, is a clear reference to her ex-hubby Kevin Federline, according to The Sun.

The troubled songstress has been back in the studio recording new material for the first time in more than two years.

And the paper has obtained a copy of the demo track, containing the words:

"Everyday I’m in a daze, looking for that someone

And everyday, I sit and kneel and pray

Oh, sweet love, can I get some?

So why do you desert me, baby boy?

I need your love right now!"

The song ends with Britney singing:

"So why did you desert me, baby boy?

I thought that you, you were the one.

So if you preferred the other one

She won’t bring you the sun."

The star is currently in a battle with K-Fed over custody of their two young sons - Sean and Jayden James.

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