After weeks of mind-blowing media
speculation, MTV confirms today that Britney Spears will be opening the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. Celebrating her long awaited comeback to her fans, Spears will be performing LIVE her new song “Gimme More” from her highly anticipated new album due on November 13th. The star studded awards show will air live Sunday, September 9th at 9PM Live ET/Tape delayed PT.
Immediately following Spears’ performance, fans who want more of the superstar can download two ringtones available exclusively through MTV Mobile for two days prior to any other service. The tones — one for “Gimme More” and the other featuring the much discussed “It’s Britney, B****” catch phrase from “Gimme More’s” intro — are available for fans who text “Gimme” or “Brit” to 33633. MTV Mobile also will carry a live simulcast of the show, a first ever for an awards show. For more about Spears at the VMAs, MTV.com will have exclusive details about her performance, as well as a look back at her history at the VMAs.