What a difference four years makes: Britney Spears gets her sparkle back as she returns to scene of THAT awful MTV performance
The 2007 MTV Video Music Awards is probably an event that Britney Spears would like to forget.
After taking to the stage in nothing more than her underwear and stumbling around in a lacklustre fashion while lip-synching to Gimme More, the singer's big comeback came to a grinding halt.
But last night, exactly four years after that disastrous performance, Britney proved that she is better than ever - and back at the top in her crown-wearing role as the true Princess of Pop.
Back on form: Britney Spears glows at the MTV Video Music Awards in a dazzling Moschino romper suit and black patent platform booties
Four years later: The singer has her sparkle back, in stark contrast to her lacklustre performance at the show back in 2007 (left)
A stunning looking Britney, 29, grinned widely as she arrived at the MTV Video Music Awards last night.
She looked happier and healthier than she has in years, showing off her toned physique in a sparkling black Moschino sequinned romper suit which she paired with black patent platform booties by Gina.
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Walking the red carpet hand in hand with her former agent turned boyfriend of two years Jason Trawick, the couple kissed and cuddled and seemed very much in love.
Britney's appearance was a far cry from the dishevelled and vacant-seeming singer of four years ago. Then she looked out of shape and confused with hair extensions attempting to mask the fact that she had shaved her head only months before.
In love: Britney holds on tight to boyfriend Jason Trawick as the couple walk the carpet together
Top honour: Britney gets a kiss from Jason as she heads up to receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
But last night the superstar was honoured for her incredible career and was given the big award of the night - The Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. There was also a fitting tribute in the form of a troupe of young dancers who performed a routine to a collection of her songs.
As Britney accepted her award, after excitedly watching from the front row, she had a funny interaction with Lady Gaga, who was dressed in drag as her alter ego Jo Calderone.
When a smiling Britney got up on stage to pick up her Moonmen statue, she was put on the spot by Gaga who appeared to be attempting to kiss her.
'It was interesting, her character,' Britney told MTV News about the encounter.
'We got onstage and we felt it out.'
Close encounter: Britney laughs her way through the unusual interaction with Lady Gaga, dressed as her alter ego Jo
Big night: Britney took home the awards for Best Pop Video and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award
But the most heartwarming moment of the night for the million of Britney fans around the globe was when she gave her acceptance speech.
Seeming genuinely excited and honoured, she graciously laughed and giggled her way through her thank-yous, like the sweet and well-mannered Britney we all know and love.
She sent her love to her sons Preston and Jayden, saying 'mommy loves you babies', before thanking her management, Larry Rudolph, and lastly Jason, simply telling him: 'I love you.'
Britney has been hard at work preparing for her upcoming world tour which begins on September 22 in Russia.
After travelling around Europe for six weeks she then heads down to South America until Christmas.
She also currently has the number ten song on the Billboard charts with I Wanna Go from her album Femme Fatale.
Britney is well and truly back and here to stay.
Close: Britney is joined by her sister Jamie Lynn Spears at the House Of Hype after party at the SLS hotel
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