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Britney's 'comeback' MTV performance tanks

By Lucas Laursen, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 10, 2007 7:13 AM CDT

(Newser) – Britney Spears' attempt to return to pop at last night's MTV VMAs may have fizzled, drawing boos from critics, bloggers and even fellow performers. Her fractional lip-synching to “Give Me More” left audiences unconvinced, while lethargic dancing and her added weight got bad reviews—... Read full story »

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