The Mirror — 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. She'll need her wits about her to stand up to presenter Russell Brand. I'll be ... more info

E! Online — E! News has confirmed that the Britney Spears dance video leaked yesterday on MSN.com does not show a rehearsal for a performance on Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards. Talent... more info

Perez Hilton — 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 perf... more info

MTV.com News — Since 1999, the pop princess has stolen the show with stripteases, sexy moves and awkward appearances.By Jocelyn Vena Britney Spears and Madonna lock lips at the 2003 VMAs Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images If anyb... more info

Yahoo! Music — E! Online - E! News has confirmed that the Britney Spears dance video leaked yesterday on MSN.com does not show a rehearsal for a performance on Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards. more info

Yahoo! Music — Reuters - Keri Hilson is already a successful songwriter. Her enviable list of credits includes songs for Britney Spears ("Gimme More"), Mary J. Blige ("Take Me As I Am"), Ludacris ("Runaway Love") and Usher ("Love in This Club"). more info

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Billboard) - Keri Hilson is already a successful songwriter. Her enviable list of credits includes songs for Britney Spears ("Gimme More"), Mary J. Blige ("Take Me As I Am"), Ludacris ("Runaway Love") and Usher ("Love in This Club"). ... more info

Stereogum — Will you watch? Sunday night is football night in America, says Al. But also it marks the Silver Anniversary of MTV's Video Music Awards, and despite last year's masterful display of waning cultural relevance, there may be reasons still to tune in t... more info

Topix — A judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss a misdemeanor driving without-a-valid-license case against Britney Spears. more info

Idolator — We have about 52ish hours until Britney Spears trades on her recent notoriety to open the 25th-anniversary installment of MTV's Video Music Awards, and like last year, you are all invited to watch with Idolator as we break down the goings-on—and, m... more info