BRITNEY SPEARS SUFRIÓ UN ATAQUE DE PÁNICO Antes de su horrible actuación de "Gimme More" en los VMAs

Britney Spears dice que un breve encuentro con su ex novio Justin Timberlake le provocó un ataque de pánico antes de su infame actuación en los MTV VMAs de 2007.

Britney estaba lista para su gran regreso a los escenarios esa noche con su canción "Gimme More", pero fue sorprendida con la guardia baja cuando vio a Justin en el show.

En sus nuevas memorias, "The Woman In Me", Britney recuerda el momento: "Hacía tiempo que no lo veía. Todo iba genial en su mundo. Estaba en la cima de su juego en todos los sentidos y era fanfarrón. Me estaba dando un ataque de pánico".

Britney dice que "odiaba mi aspecto", porque "Hacía menos de un año había tenido mi segundo bebé en dos años y todo el mundo actuaba como si el hecho de que no tuviera abdominales de six-pack fuera ofensivo".

Es más, Britney admite que no había ensayado lo suficiente y sabía que la actuación "iba a ser mala". Dice que "nada iba bien" entre bastidores, afirmando que hubo problemas con su vestuario y sus extensiones de cabello. Ella dice que no durmió la noche anterior y se sentía mareada.

Britney continuó: "No podía creer que iba a tener que salir al escenario sintiéndome como me sentía". Ella dice que salió y lo intentó lo mejor que pudo, admitiendo que no estuvo a la altura.

Añadió: "Podía verme en video por todo el auditorio mientras actuaba; era como mirarme en un espejo de feria".

Justin, por su parte, estaba en el extremo opuesto de la situación.

Ella dice: "Justin se deslizaba por la pasarela. Coqueteaba con las chicas del público, incluida una que se dio la vuelta y arqueó la espalda, sacudiendo los pechos mientras él le cantaba".

La actuación de Britney fue para el recuerdo, pero en el mal sentido.

BACKSTREET BOYS HOWIE DOROUGH ABIERTO A GIRAR CON *NSYNC "Que ellos vayan primero"

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Howie Dorough dice que le encantaría tener a los Backstreet Boys de gira con *NSYNC, pero dice que Justin, JC y compañía merecen su propio centro de atención en primer lugar, suponiendo que realmente quieren eso.

Nos encontramos con el miembro de los Backstreet el lunes en LAX y le preguntamos acerca de toda la especulación sobre una posible reunión prolongada de los compañeros de *NSYNC, la cual probablemente incluyenda una gira de regreso (algo que los fans realmente parecen querer en este punto)

Howie nos golpea con unas palabras bastante optimistas, diciendo que estaría más que abierto a co-encabezar con *NSYNC. De verdad le daría le gustaría y está seguro de que los otros Backstreet Boys también lo harían.

Mientras que muchos podrían haber asumido que hay rivalidad entre los 2 grupos, segun HD no la hay. Él dice que muchos de ellos son en realidad muy buenos amigos y suena como que incluso podría haber hablado de esto una vez o dos veces a lo largo de los años.

Ahora que *NSYNC está sacando una nueva canción para la última película de Justin Timberlake 'Trolls', puede ser momento perfecto para impuslar a los chicos una vez más.

En otras palabras, si alguna gira de *NSYNC/Backstreet Boys está en las estrellas (y no hay garantía de que lo sea) dice que los chicos de "Bye Bye Bye" deben conseguir un bocado de la manzana en primer lugar, porque hay un gran interés en ellos en este momento. ¡La relevancia manda!

Como hemos informado con anterioridad, JC y Lance Bass dejaron la puerta abierta para una posible gira de reunión pero nadie está diciendo que definitivamente va a suceder y hasta que lo hagan, será mejor que todo el mundo se calme hasta saber más noticias.

Justin Bieber Hypes Up Conor McGregor At VMAs 'Gonna Get 'Em Next Time'

Justin Bieber used his VMA acceptance speech to give a huge shoutout to his buddy, Conor McGregor ... saying the UFC superstar will be back better than ever after his devastating leg injury.

33-year-old Conor was at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards to present the "Artist of the Year" award Sunday night ... rocking a bright, pink suit, his walking cane and a massive smile.

While McGregor got into an intense scuffle with Machine Gun Kelly before his appearance, he was all calmed down once it was time for him to announce the category's big winner.

"New York is back and so is the Mac," Conor said. "2022 will be our greatest year yet."

And when it was time to reveal the winner ... McGregor couldn't be happier.

Of course, Conor and Bieber have gotten pretty close recently -- from catching rays poolside to being guests at each other's concerts and fights -- so it was only right The Notorious was able to share the awesome moment with the "Peaches" singer.

Bieber name-dropped his wife, Hailey, and rapper Travis Scott after grabbing the Moonperson ... and then guaranteed Conor will make a big comeback after snapping his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264.

"Conor, we're gonna get 'em next time, my boy," Bieber said. "Let's go."

Bieber's been a huge McGregor fan for years -- even siding with Conor in his feud against Nate Diaz -- and this is more evidence his loyalty is unwavering, despite McGregor's recent struggles.

J. Cole Tryout Offer From Detroit Pistons ... 'Hit Us Up!!!'

Is this really happening?!?

J. Cole is getting his first shot at making his NBA dream come true ... with the Detroit Pistons offering the rapper a tryout!!!

As we previously reported, rap legend Master P says the 35-year-old North Carolina native is training like crazy to get a shot at the league ... and even asked P for advice on how to turn from MC to baller while working on a Puma commercial together.

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Considering P landed 2 NBA contracts in the '90s with the Raptors and Hornets, it wouldn't be the first time a rapper has hit the hardwood as a pro ... and Cole is known for being a legit threat with his game.

The Pistons got wind of our interview with P ... and used their official Twitter account to let Jermaine know they'd love to be the team to give him a legit shot at making it to the NBA -- and even used his own lyrics in the offer.

"We see you out here. You said they only got 12 slots on the Pistons," the team said, referencing his song, "FRIENDS."

"Hit us up for that tryout. This is for all the dreamers."

Look ... this could very well all be for publicity. But, then again, stranger things have happened.

After all, the Pistons went 20-46 last season ... so they can use all the help they can get.

You know what to do now, J. -- pick up the phone!!!

MTV Video Music Awards Behind The Scenes Photos

Taylor Swift's new music video wasn't the only thing worth looking at during last night's MTV Video Music Awards ... check out what was going down backstage.

Rappers were hanging out with pop stars ... Katy Perry was doing crazy costume changes and Ellen was posing for pics with EVERYBODY!

The award show itself didn't have any angry Kanye interruptions or Britney Spears dancing with a snake -- but there was still plenty of action behind the scenes at the moon man ceremony.

Ludacris' Baby Mama He Hasn't Seen His Daughter Yet

Ludacris is in no hurry to meet his new baby daughter ... it's been nearly a month since the girl was born, and his baby mama says the rapper still hasn't dropped by to take a look.

Tamika Fuller just posted a long message on Instagram, writing, "She has yet to meet her father and it's unfortunate because I would never keep him from seeing her."

She also addresses the back and forth in court regarding Ludacris' ability to pay child support, insisting she's not looking for a handout. "It saddens me that it has come to this. I did not file on him. Nor would I ever try to attempt to extort my child's father."

She adds, "In spite of all that has already happened I just ask that the negativity stop towards him and I. We have a child to co-parent ... Her best interests come before any of all of this foolishness."

As we reported, Ludacris -- a multi-millionaire -- has filed legal docs saying he can only afford to pay $1,744 per month in child support.

2012 VMA's Red Carpet Rewind!

With the 2013 MTV VMAs just hours away, take a stroll down memory lane and check out all of the wildest looks from last year's gathering.

**Be sure to check back this evening to see all of this year's VMA awesomeness!**

Rihanna Did She Call Drake an 'A-Hole' at the VMAs?

Now, we're not professional lip-readers ... but we could SWEAR Rihanna referred to Drake and his posse as a bunch of "a**holes" when they won an MTV VMA award last night.

Check out the video ... moments after Drake, Lil' Wayne, Nicki Minaj and the rest of the crew walk to the stage to accept the award for Best Hip-Hop Video ... the camera cuts to a close-up shot of Rihanna.

Rihanna mouths some words to the person sitting next to her ... it appears she says, "I hate these a**holes."

Rihanna -- who was sitting just a few seats down from Drake -- also refused to clap for the rapper when they announced his name and even turned her head so she wouldn't have to look at him.

No surprise since Rihanna is tight with Chris Brown ... whose face was busted up during that crazy NYC nightclub brawl back in June.

Then again ... maybe she was just talking about "these rascals?"

Rihanna Kisses and Hugs Chris Brown at MTV VMAs

The biggest moment at the MTV VMAs wasn't aired on TV ... it was captured on a live Internet feed ... when Rihanna approached Chris Brown on her way to her seat and gave him a HUG AND A KISS.

It all happened live on MTV's "VIP Seating Cam" -- Rihanna made a beeline for Brown before the show ... and when she got close, Brown stood up and then Rihanna kissed him on the cheek.

The two then hugged each other ... and when it was over, Rihanna walked back to her seat.

It's the first time we've seen the two actually touching each other since the infamous beating incident back in 2009 ... the night before the Grammys.

Recently, Rihanna has been opening up about her feelings for Brown ... telling Oprah she still cares about him ... calling him "the love of my life."

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