So, ever since that ill-fated, possibly quaalude-induced performance of "Give Me More" at the 2007 VMA's, things have seemed to go from bad to worse for Britney Spears. But still, through every head-shaving, baby-dropping incident, we've always cherished a little flame of hope that Britney can pull it together, and give us a comeback that will put even her python-wielding days to shame. We feel confident that such a day is coming, and this year's MTV Video Music Awards could set the stage. Britney appears alongside this year's host, British comedian Russell Brand in the promos for the 2008 VMA's -- here's hoping a performance is in the cards as well, preferably one that is not humiliating.