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It was supposed to be the career comeback of the year. Instead, Britney Spears was left embarrassed and tearful following yesterday's lacklustre opening performance at the MTV Video Music Awards.
Spears has been slated by the world media since performing her new single Gimme More at the Las Vegas ceremony yesterday.
According to reports, the starlett was seen crying backstage following the show.
The 25-year-old mother of two was criticised for her abysmal lip-synching and stumbling dance routine.
In other VMA news, rapper Kanye West was reportedly livid that he didn't pick up any of the five awards he was nominated for.
Associated Press reported the Stronger singer threw a tantrum backstage, complaining he missed out on a Moon Man statue for the second year in a row.
Meanwhile, Kid Rock has been charged with misdemeanour battery after punching fellow rocker Tommy Lee at the awards.
The men, who are both ex-husbands of Baywatch star Pamela Anderson, got into an altercation during Alicia Key's performance.
Rock reportedly punched Lee in the face before the pair were escorted off the premises by security.
A Las Vegas police official confirmed Rock has been charged with misdemeanour assault and will appear in a Las Vegas court later this year.
- NZ HERALD STAFF
