Britney Spears' manager Larry Rudolph has put an end to speculation that the mavin will choose to the stage at this year's MTV Video Music Awards.
Spears shambolic carrying into action at last year's bear witness was widely seen as symbolic of her worsen from pop princess to 'celebrity in crisis'.
According to Reuters, Rudolph told Kiss FM and 'American Idol' presenter Ryan Seacrest on his wireless show: "Britney Spears volition not be performing at the VMAs this year. I'm notification you formally and unequivocally."
There is, however, still a possibility that Spears testament appear at the render.
Responding to questions, her record label Jive e-mailed Reuters to say: "Contrary to media reports, Britney was ne'er slated to perform on this year's VMAs. She's in the middle of recording her next album, which is going amazingly well, and her focal point remains on the studio."
When asked whether Spears would appear at the awards ceremony, representative Gina Orr refused to give an unequivocal answer.
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