After her disastrous opening performance in last year’s Mtv Video Music Awards, Britney Spears came back with a bang opening this year’s ceremony. Not only that, she also won Best Female Video for her provocative video “Piece of Me”.
Britney wore a silver mini-dress by Versace and looked as young and fresh as ever. Spears emerged on center stage, clutched the microphone tight, and announced, “I’m here tonight to celebrate a very important birthday.” Continued Spears: “This is the 25th Video Music Awards – and it starts right now.”
With that, the pop star was gone, ceding the stage to a futuristic-looking Rihanna, who turned into her hit “Disturbia” with a goth-themed entourage touting glow sticks and leather.
Moments later, Spears was back to accept the first VMA of the night.
Nominated for 16 Moonmen in the past, the pop star nabbed best female video for her song “Piece of Me.” A grateful Spears gave a brief speech, thanking God for “just blessing me like this,” calling out her two sons and dedicating the award to her fans. “This is for you,” Spears said.
And her fans were everywhere Sunday night. Haley Williams from Paramore saw Spears backstage and was overheard remarking to a bandmate, “Man, Britney looks really pretty.”
Spears later picked up her second award for best pop video, also for “Piece of Me.” “I’m speechless,” chirped the pop star, who offered thanks to manager Larry Rudolf, who accompanied Spears to the show, and her fans.
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