The Gimme More singer didn't perform, but she did introduce the show's presenter, Russell Brand, to the stage. After being escorted to the stage from her dressing room, Britney took centre stage announcing: "I'm here tonight to celebrate a very important birthday. This is the 25th Video Music Awards - and it starts now." 

Soon after her rousing speech the pop princess was back on the stage accepting her first ever Moonman for 'best female video' for 'Piece Of Me.' In her acceptance speech, Britney said: "This is an honour. I first want to thank god for just blessing me like this, my beautiful family, my two beautiful boys for inspiring me everyday. Any my fans this is for you." 

Spears later picked up her second award for 'best pop video', again for 'Piece Of Me', announcing she was "speechless" and offered thanks to manager Larry Rudolph who was with Spears at the show.

It's hard to ignore the rumors of twins, when Ashlee Simpson rocks up at the MTV Music Video Awards looking larger than ever. The proud mum-to-be happily cupped her growing belly as she posed for photographers in a black floor length maxi dress.

The red head posed alone as beau Pete Wentz was set to hit the red carpet with his band Fall Out Boy. So don't worry folks, he's not an inattentive husband!

Lindsay Lohan flew back to Hollywood, from New York's Fashion Week, to rock some serious sex appeal on the red carpet at this years MTV Music Video Awards. Dressed head to toe in purple, it was obvious the Herbie actress chose her curves over fabric. And with an ample cleavage like hers, I'm not surprised lover Samantha Ronson came running!

Christina Aguilera made a return to the lime light last night, as she showed off a new direction at the MTV Video Music Awards in Hollywood. Sporting a new fringe with fierce make up, the pop singer hit the stage with a new-rave sounding version of her hit, 'Genie In A Bottle' and her new song, "Keeps Getting' Better', from her upcoming greatest hits album.

What were your thoughts on her performance and her bewitching eyeliner?

Sometimes actions speak louder than words, so grasp your little eyes around some more footage of the MTV Music Video Awards. Hit play to see Pink arriving in a stripped gown with silver hair, while shockingly her assistant holds her chewing gum, plus, Christina Aguilera arriving with a new hair cut!

Halle Berry doesn't need to train for a triathlon to prove she can ping back into shape in record Hollywood time! The former Batman actress stole the show as she arrived at Calvin Klen's 40th anniversary party in full svelte glory. Boyfriend Gabriel Aubrey was also in attendance at the NYC bash.