Britney Spears arrived in Las Vegas today and has installed herself in a $25.000 a night villa at the Palms Casino Resort!
Britney is in Vegas for the VMA's ... as you might already know, she's going to be the opening performance that everyone is waiting for!
Britney was recruited by MTV to perform at the awards & will be starting the show with her new single 'Gimme More' from her much awaited comeback album.
VMA executive producer Jesse Ignjatovic tells MTV.com: "You can expect the things we want and expect from Britney – that will all be there. What I've see of it is great. She'll be dancing, performing, dong her thing. That's exactly what we all want."

Will Britney make the comeback she needs at the awards?
Will she really be able to captivate everyone and set the tone for rest of the night?
Do you think Britney will be able to blow everyone away?