Britney Spears to open MTV Awards this Sunday

Britney Spears is to open the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, it was announced today (September 3).

The pop star, whose botched 'comeback' performance at last year's ceremony made headlines, will appear one more time at the awards show, which is set to take place September 7 in Los Angeles.

MTV has not announced what Spears will do to open the show, but it reportedly will not involve another performance.

"I can't wait to see what she does to kick off this year's show, MTV Networks Music President Van Toffler said in a statement.

When discussing her decision to take part in the event once again, Spears said: "MTV has long played an important role in my career. How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMA - I'm excited to open the entire show, to say hi to my fans and to be nominated."

Spears is nominated for Best Female Video, Best Pop Video and Video of the Year for 'Piece Of Me'.

The star recently appeared in VMA promos alongside British comedian Russell Brand, who will be hosting the event.

--By our Los Angeles staff.
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