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Britney's Comeback Bust
This was going to be it. The big moment. Britney's triumphant comeback. But, after weeks of buzz, Britney Spears kicked off Sunday's MTV Video Awards at the Palms in Las Vegas with a bad costume and a lackluster performance of her latest song "Gimme More," that could have used a lot more rehearsal.
The singer, whose performance showed no signs of receiving help from illusionist Criss Angel, lip-synched the song as women cavorted on stripper poles amid a flashy red background. (Click here to see the performance.) The song comes in advance of Spears's as-yet-untitled record due in stores Nov. 13.
The pop star has a history of dramatic performances at the VMAs – including kissing Madonna and dancing with a live snake – but this year's performance, after a weekend of partying, seemed off if not less entertaining.
And at least one review was in almost immediately. Following Spears's performance, comedian Sarah Silverman offered her sarcastic take. "Was that incredible? Britney Spears, everyone," Silverman said. "Wow. She is amazing. She is 25 years old and she's already accomplished everything she's going to accomplish in her life. It's mind blowing."
Silverman even went after the pop star's personal life, calling Spears's sons Sean Preston and Jayden James "the most adorable mistakes you will ever see."
Later backstage, hip-hop star Akon offered his reaction, telling PEOPLE: "That could have been better. She needed to focus more. She looked nervous and I think the pressure got to her."
Similarly, Common told PEOPLE about Spears: "I think it didn't seem like she wanted to be there. There wasn't any spark, it didn't feel like life was there."
Before the show, many artists weighed in on her comeback. During MTV's official pre-show, Mary J. Blige wished the beleaguered pop star all the best. "I absolutely think Britney could make the comeback," Blige said on the telecast. "Someone who's been through as much as she's been through – you just want her to win. I know I want her to win."
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bomb-blast
bye bye
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Re: Britney's Comeback Bust
Link to some video of this trainwreck, por favor?
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| Posted 9/10/07 9:39 AM |
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CathyB
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Re: Britney's Comeback Bust
Youtube
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| Posted 9/10/07 9:40 AM |
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MichelleR
my Becks
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Re: Britney's Comeback Bust
Britney performance
I thought it was horrible. She sleepwalked through the whole thing, and it looks like she did her own hair. And definitely no sign of Criss Angels work, which means they're probably just doing it.
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| Posted 9/10/07 9:41 AM |
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bomb-blast
bye bye
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Re: Britney's Comeback Bust
Gracias
That performance would've been funnier had it not been so pitiful.
Britney, finish that box of Krispy Kreme's and ride off into retirement...cuz you're done!
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| Posted 9/10/07 9:51 AM |
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| Posted 9/10/07 10:20 AM |
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IrishTracy
Believe!!
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Re: Britney's Comeback Bust
She looked like she couldn't wait to get it over with. I think if they played the song (since it lip synched anyway) & had the dancers & no Brittney it would of been better.
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| Posted 9/10/07 10:25 AM |
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Ltdentway99
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Re: Britney's Comeback Bust
Wow, that's so weird. There was no energy at all. Her face looked like old britney, but there was nothing behind it.
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| Posted 9/10/07 10:27 AM |
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Tine73
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Re: Britney's Comeback Bust
Poor Brit. I was rooting for her but she s uc ked. Sarah Silverman went too far.
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| Posted 9/10/07 10:29 AM |
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Disneygirl
Disney cruise bound!
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Re: Britney's Comeback Bust
Wow that was pretty painful to watch. Very amateur performance. She may have got her body back but everything else is lost.
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| Posted 9/10/07 10:44 AM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Britney's Comeback Bust
What a MESS!! She danced horrble! and her hair looked like CRAP!!
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| Posted 9/10/07 11:14 AM |
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Sweets13
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Re: Britney's Comeback Bust
MTV knew what they were doing when they asked her to perform~
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| Posted 9/10/07 11:17 AM |
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