Britney Spears Says She's "Nervous" About Her VMA Comeback
It's nothing snake-related.

Britney Spears has been a pop icon for almost 20 years now, but that doesn't mean she doesn't still get nervous before certain performances. According to E! Online, her highly-anticipated "comeback" performance (it will be her first in almost 10 years) at the MTV Video Music Awards has her a little on edge.
But, Spears says, that's nothing new. Performing at the VMAs has always made her nervous, she told Cubby and Carolina in the Morning.
"I think there's something in the air with the VMAs," she said. "It's like electric. I can't really explain it."
Even though this will be her sixth time performing at the VMAs, something about the energy of the show still gets her nerves going.
"Every time I've performed there it's always been one of those really big, nerve-racking experiences and the people that come, those celebrities, are so much fun and different... I still get very nervous," Spears said.
Of course, maybe that has something to do with how epic her VMA performances have been. In the past, Spears has toted around a giant snake, done a striptease, and made out with Madonna, all in the name of a good VMA show.
Not much is known about her plans for tonight's show, but we do know it will include the first-ever televised performance of her new single "Make Me..." featuring G-Eazy, from her new album, Glory.
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
The VMAs air live from Madison Square Garden tonight at 9 p.m. ET on MTV.
Kayleigh Roberts is a freelance writer and editor with over 10 years of professional experience covering entertainment of all genres, from new movie and TV releases to nostalgia, and celebrity news. Her byline has appeared in Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, The Atlantic, Allure, Entertainment Weekly, MTV, Bustle, Refinery29, Girls’ Life Magazine, Just Jared, and Tiger Beat, among other publications. She's a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
-
This Is Your Shortcut to Easy Summer Style
The classic outfit formula got a revamp.
By Julia Marzovilla
-
Rico Nasty Shares What Music Shaped Her—and What's on Her Playlist Now
With her new album 'LETHAL' coming soon, the rapper opens up about her musical preferences for the 'Marie Claire' series "Listen Up."
By Sadie Bell
-
The Future Queen of the Netherlands Wore the Same Tiara She Used to Play Dress-Up In as a Child
It was a full-circle moment for Princess Catharina-Amalia, who admits, "I love tiaras."
By Kristin Contino
-
Rico Nasty Shares What Music Shaped Her—and What's on Her Playlist Now
With her new album 'LETHAL' coming soon, the rapper opens up about her musical preferences for the 'Marie Claire' series "Listen Up."
By Sadie Bell
-
In 'Opus,' Cult Leaders and Pop Stars Are One in the Same
The A24 film's costume and production designers open up about crafting fictional pop icon Moretti’s style and mysterious estate.
By Sadie Bell
-
The Melancholic Sound of Success
The artist known as Japanese Breakfast opens up about finding her sound on a new album after experiencing whirlwind success.
By Sadie Bell
-
LISA, Doja Cat, and Raye Perform a Glamorous 'James Bond' Tribute at the 2025 Oscars
The Academy Awards are for the pop girls, actually.
By Quinci LeGardye
-
Aly & AJ Share What Music Shaped Them—And What's on Their Playlist Now
With their new album 'Silver Deliverer' coming soon, the sister act opens up about their musical preferences for the 'Marie Claire' series "Listen Up."
By Sadie Bell
-
Beyoncé Wins Album of the Year for the First Time Ever at the 2025 Grammys
The superstar—who has the most wins in the award show's history—took home the biggest prize of the night for 'Cowboy Carter.'
By Sadie Bell
-
Chappell Roan Wins Best New Artist at the 2025 Grammys—And Called Upon Record Labels to Enact Artist Healthcare Reform
The Midwest Princess made a powerful speech while accepting the award for Best New Artist.
By Quinci LeGardye
-
Doechii Wins Best Rap Album at the Grammys and Dedicates the Award to Black Women: "You're Exactly Who You Need to Be"
"The Swamp Princess" is the third female rapper to take home the gramophone.
By Quinci LeGardye