Manager: Spears not slated to perform on VMAs (AP)
“Contrary to media reports, Britney was not ever slated to perform put on this year’s VMAs,” Larry Rudolph, Spears’ manager at Jive Records, said in a statement. “She’s in the middle of recording her next album, which is going amazingly well, and her focus remains on the studio.”
Spears’ “Gimme More” comeback composition during hindmost year’s VMAs was one of the most-talked-about moments of 2007. The tabloid queen is generally appearing in spots promoting this year’s formality.
In June, MTV Networks Music Group President Van Toffler said the network wasn’t ruling out giving viewers a different drench of Spears at the VMAs. MTV later confirmed they were in talks to have Spears present the appearance in some capacity. The rebounding pop queen is nominated for video of the year for “Piece of Me.”
This VMAs will air live Sept. 7 from Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. Previously announced award show performers include Kid Rock, Lil Wayne, Pink, Rihanna, Paramore, T.I. and the Jonas Brothers.
