At the MTV Video Music Awards, a Big Draw, a Punch Line and, Now ... New York Times - By JON PARELES Britney, Britney, Britney. For the days leading up to the 25th annual MTV Video Music Awards, which took place Sunday night at Paramount Studios in Hollywood, MTV breathlessly promoted Britney Spears's appearance to open the show. Calm, collected: New Britney still owns the VMAs Brand fails to conquer but Britney sweeps board at MTV awards |