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Britney Sweeps 3 VMA Awards

But delivers uninspiring 'performance'

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 8, 2008 4:00 AM CDT

(Newser) – Comeback kid Britney Spears swept three MTV Video Music Awards last night—but delivered an uninspired performance, reports ABC News. Fans had hoped Spears' appearance would redeem her image after the star's last addled MTV performance. But Britney delivered a meek Valley Girl skit with... Read full story »

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