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Possibly more than anyone on Earth, Britney Spears’ life is constantly documented by the media, which voraciously reports on the singer’s every step and misstep. But what’s it like to be in her shoes?

With her new album, Circus, set for release in just a few weeks, the singer is ready to show the world her side of the story.

Britney has joined forces with MTV for a 90-minute documentary about her return to the pop-music spotlight. Tentatively titled “For the Record,” the special is set to air on November 30 at 10 p.m. on MTV, two days before Circus is released on December 2 (the singer’s 27th birthday).

“So much has gone on over the last couple of years and there’s a lot that people don’t know about me that I want them to know,” Spears told MTV News in a statement about the special. “I wanted to make this film because I started to feel like I wasn’t being seen in the light that I wanted to be seen in. This is an opportunity to set the record straight and talk about what I’ve been through and where I’m headed.”

The documentary combines personal stories with behind-the-scenes footage of her comeback. Cameras follow her to the recording studio, to rehearsals, to press tours, to the video shoot for her latest single, “Womanizer,” and even to her hometown in Louisiana. Backstage footage from her recent triumphant appearance at the Video Music Awards is also featured.

Through it all, we hear Britney talking about the hardships that led up to this comeback. “I’ve been through a lot, and there’s a lot people don’t know,” she says in the film. “Sometimes it can get lonely ’cause you don’t open the gate. I’m stuck in this place, and I just cope every day.”

Britney also owns up to the mistakes the world has watched her make, and offers some telling insight into how she feels about it all now. “I sit there and I look back,” she says, before asking rhetorically: “I’m a smart person, what the hell was I thinking?”

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I just wanted to give you all an update on the mtvU Woodie Awards. Hopefully you have already voted for you favorites (remember to vote as much as you want too), you have until November 2 to continue on with the voting on the major categories.

Then there is the Viral Woodie, that changes every week. So far the winners from the first 2 weeks are – Linkin Park and The Academy Is…

This week the battle is between –
Arcade Fire
DJ Khaled
Fall Out Boy
Paramore
Shiny Toy Guns

I’m not going to lie…its going to be hard to beat out Fall Out Boy on this one.

Make sure you get your votes in before next Tuesday 10/9!
http://tinyurl.com/39e8al

Here is a link to check out the website:

http://woodies.mtvu.com/

(Courtesy of Wiredset)

Summer is almost over BUT the MTV VMA’s are right around the corner (Sept 9 at 9pm). Its always a blow out and something insane usually happens so we will have to wait and see. For now though, I’ve got some behind-the-scenes action of the David LaChapelle photo shoots done with a few of the big names coming to the awards including Kanye West, Rihanna, Fall Out Boy and Chris Brown.

Rihanna (getting a bit touchy feely with David LaChapelle now):

Fall Out Boy gives a little insight on their past Vegas experience and what may come with Lil Wayne in their suite:

Chris Brown’s behind-the-scenes footage where he teases about taking his clothes off!:

Be sure to catch the MTV VMA Awards on Sept 9 at 9pm - for more information check out the official site:

http://vma.mtv.com

(Courtesy of WiredSet)

Here is the clip!:

Tune in this Sunday at 10PM to find out who makes the band! Can’t wait to see how it all ends up!

(Courtesy of WiredSet)

Not sure if you’ve been tuning into MTV lately but a new show is premiering on Monday called “Life of Ryan”. He’s just an ordinary 17 year old with an extraordinary talent…he’s a pro skater. He’s also the youngest person EVER to turn pro…not bad to accomplish that at such a young age.

Ryan’s life isn’t perfect, his parents just divorced, his mom doubles as his manager (ugh..listening to mom be mom and manager HAS to get frustrating…she can boss you around twice as much!) and he’s turning into a role model for his younger brother…all while touring the world as a pro skateboarder.

Here are two clips to check out:

Life of Ryan premieres MONDAY August 27th at 10:30PM.

(Courtesy of WiredSet)

Justin Timberlake and Beyonce lead the pop parade of nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards with seven nods apiece, it was announced Tuesday.

Beyonce’s “Irreplaceable” was nominated for video of the year, as was Timberlake’s ambitiously cinematic “What Goes Around … Comes Around,” which co-starred Scarlett Johansson. Also competing in the category are Amy Winehouse’s “Rehab,” Kanye West’s “Stronger,” Rihanna’s “Umbrella” (featuring Jay-Z) and Justice’s “D.A.N.C.E.”

Timberlake was also nominated for male artist of the year and “most earth shattering collaboration” for pairing with Timbaland for “Sexy Back.” Beyonce was nominated for female artist of the year and for her collaboration with Shakira on “Beautiful Liar.”

West landed five nominations, including male artist of the year. He has often appeared prickly about losing awards, and on Tuesday he was still sore over being snubbed last year for his Evel Knievel spoof video “Touch the Sky.” (In 2005, he did win best male video for “Jesus Walks.”)

“I come to win. I don’t come to lose,” West told MTV Tuesday on “TRL,” where the awards were announced. “I think there’s some really strong competition this year.”

Rihanna also received five nominations, propelled by her hit single, “Umbrella,” which is up for “monster single of the year.”

Also nominated for male artist of the year was Akon, T.I. and Robin Thicke. Rounding out the nominees for female artist of the year were Fergie and Nelly Furtado.

Amy Winehouse, whose album “Back to Black” was her second disc but her first released in the U.S., was nominated for best new artist. She received three nods, including female artist of the year. In the best new artist category, Winehouse will compete with her compatriot Lily Allen, as well as Carrie Underwood, Gym Class Heroes and Peter Bjorn & John.

Up for best group are Fall Out Boy, Gym Class Heroes, Linkin Park, Maroon 5 and the White Stripes.

The 24th annual VMAs will be handed out during a live two-hour show on Sept. 9 in Las Vegas at the Palms Hotel and Casino. Only eight categories will be awarded on the broadcast. Performers will include Kanye West, Fall Out Boy, Amy Winehouse, Chris Brown, the Foo Fighters and Rihanna.

Timbaland will be the “maestro” of the award show, serving essentially as the evening’s DJ. Last year, the Raconteurs played a similar role.

“By me being maestro,” said Timbaland, “I am the show.”

Check out the official site www.vma.mtv.com