Team Britney will have more than enough reason to smile today. For it seems that despite her ‘interesting’ showing at the 2007 Video Music Awards, MTV still holds Ms. Spears very close to its heart.

It has been confirmed that she is to be honoured for her contributions at this years ceremony.

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With more information regarding the tribute to be released, it is worth wondering exactly how it will all play out and what prompted the decision to honour her now.  Regardless, this years ceremony is definitely turning into one that no one will want to miss.

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