Britney Spears Takes the VMAs by Storm and Reminds Us All of Her Icon Status

Britney Spears hit the red carpet at the MTV VMAs in LA on Sunday looking better than ever — just when we thought she couldn't look any hotter than her recent family-filled appearance at the Teen Choice Awards, she went ahead and proved us wrong. After posing for photos in her sheer, jewel-encrusted minidress and mermaid-inspired high ponytail, Britney took the stage to present the award for best male video to Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars for their hit "Uptown Funk." Keep reading to see pictures from Britney's night at the VMAs — her first since 2011! — and check out all the arrivals here.