MTV Video Music Awards 2008: Britney Spears Rebounds, Lil Wayne Impresses at the 25th Annual Event

Britney Spears' return to the Video Music Awards stage was the big story in Los Angeles, where MTV's 25th annual event went down Sunday, September 7, 2008. Spears nabbed three trophies for "Piece of Me," while host Russell Brand made headlines for joking about President Bush and the Jonas Brothers' purity rings. Keep clicking for photos from the big night, and see below for complete coverage.

• Video: Burning Questions for Kid Rock, Paramore, Panic at the Disco and More
• Backstage Report: Britney, Brand, T.I., more
• 2008 VMAs Live Blog