So at the moment there's all this buzz about Britney Spears getting her life back on track, and the pop star even put that traumatizing VMA performance in the past by filming a promo for this year's MTV awards show. She reportedly shot the ad-libbed commercial this week in Hollywood with host Russell Brand and a 9,000-pound "elephant in the room." Clever.

But can we just take a moment to reflect on how far she's truly fallen? In a mere seven years, one of the most famous artists of our time went from performing a near-perfect routine to close out the 2001 VMAs to being the laughing stock of the industry.

We miss the old Brit.

Seriously, Madonna. You're not in college. The crotch flashing, champagne chugging and kissing of other females is getting old.

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Behold Madonna's new Vanity Fair cover, which is a step up from her last two shoots. Sure, she still makes us feel uncomfortable, but at least she's not flashing her Britney.

Speaking of Brit, Madonna confessed to New York's Z100-FM that she will never sing "Like A Virgin" again unless there is a large sum of money involved. We imagine this is because the song reminds her of that notorious VMA kiss with Miss Spears.

But that doesn't mean she has given up on the trainwreck: "I usually work out to her record. I do a combination of pilates and dance aerobics." That's not too surprising, considering one look at Britney Spears is enough inspiration to work out for a lifetime.

• Kate Bosworth dragged herself up to Toronto to promote her movie, The Girl In The Park. Doesn't she just look like an emaciated, barely-there angel? Awww….

• Julianne Moore's face are looking like one of those smooshed doggies. [Dlisted]

• The VMAs left quite an impression on a special someone. [Jossip]

• Stevie Nicks apparently spent over $1 million on blow during her drug days. Adjusted for inflation that's $1 billion and at least five trips to rehab. [StarPulse]

• Shocker: Britney Spears didn't wear panties to the VMAs. [ICYDK]

• While Britney was flashing her shit, Kevin Federline threw a birthday party for his cute little "mistakes". That custody battle just got easier… [People]