On September 9 , 2007 , Spears performed " Gim me More " , the lead single from her fifth studio album '' Blackout '' ( 2007 ) at the MTV Video Music Awards . Her last live performance had been during The M+M 's Tour in May of the same year . Her singing , her dancing and even her wardrobe were all commented on extensively , and it was considered hurtful for her career . In October 2007 , it was reported that Spears was planning to go on tour to promote the album and was holding open dance auditions , but this was later denied by Jive Records . In February 2008 , similar reports surfaced that Spears had already rehearsed in private for a month at Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles , and would be leaving to Europe during the following weeks for a worldwide tour . However , it was finally cancelled due to unknown reasons . In September 2008 , after New York City radio station Z100 premiered her single " Womanizer " , Spears made a surprise appearance on the show and announced she would be going on a worldwide tour during 2009 to support her sixth studio album , '' Circus '' ( 2008 ) . The concert promoter was AEG Live . Former director of the tour , Australian choreographer Wade Robson , said that the tour would visit the United States , the United Kingdom , and would also reach Australia
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2007 MTV Video Music Awards
The Circus Starring Britney Spears