When Britney Spears wanted real-life boyfriend Jason Trawick in her music video for her new single ‘Criminal,’ director Chris Marrs Piliero told MTV that he thought the idea was terrible when he was first approached with it.

“When she first hit me up, she had a basic story in mind, and she actually always originally planned to have Jason, her boyfriend, play the role, and I wasn’t super stoked on that idea at first, actually.

“I wanted to make a really rad, epic video, and I definitely got the sense from her she wanted something really cool. And in my mind, I was just thinking then, ‘We really should not be using your boyfriend; we should get an actor.’ So, I mean, I didn’t say that, but in the back of my mind, I’m like, ‘I don’t like this idea at all.’”

“At the end of the day, Jason killed it. That was one of those things I was really stoked (about), as much as I went into it like, ‘Wow, he’s not an actor. This is going to be interesting,’ but I really do like a challenge, and I really do like the idea that I’m a director and my job is to direct and get the performance.

“For me, it was a fun challenge to be like, ‘I’m gonna make sure that you are awesome,’ and he was.”

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Britney Spears is a very naughty girl in the just-released music video for “Criminal.”

The singer is seen going on a crime-spree with a thug (played by real-life boyfriend Jason Trawick) after he saves her from a physically abusive ex.

The two are seen stealing cars, holding up convenience stores and have some seriously steamy sex in a shower.

The video caught some controversy for its violence when they were filming in London after local politicians criticized Britney for brandishing a gun after the riots.

Spears shared the video last night, tweeting “Ladies & gents, I’m excited to present to you the video for one of my favorite songs off of Femme Fatale. Enjoy.”

WATCH THE VIDEO!

Late last night four new Britney Spears songs were leaked. We’re getting our first listen at “911″, “Rock Star”, “Abroad” and “Dangerous”. Enjoy!

Here we have new pictures of Britney leaving her hotel in Paris en route to her Femme Fatal Tour performance.

Here’s “911″

911 by breatheheavycom

“Rock Star”

05 Rock Star by breatheheavycom

“Dangerous”

10 Dangerous by breatheheavycom

“Abroad”

Britney Spears – Abroad by breatheheavycom

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Apparently Britney is looking for this man. The singer tweeted the photo of a homeless man holding a sign that read “Need to get new Britney Spears CD. Anything will help. God bless.”

Spears is calling on her fans to help her find him, posting a message that read:

“If anyone can find this gentleman I’ve got a package with my entire catalog with his name on it…. -Britney”

Here are pictures from Britney Spears’ ‘Femme Fatale’ tour in Zagreb Arena, Croatia over the weekend.

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With a pistol in hand, singer Britney Spears continues shooting in the streets of London, England for her video ‘Criminal’. Looks like the rumors of her beau Jason Trawick making a cameo are true, as he was shot here pulling off a ski mask while fleeing a home with Britney.

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Britney Spears leaves the Kiss FM studio sporting a big ring on her engagement ring finger in London, England. Of course Britney and her camp do all sorts of denying that the singer is getting married.

Speculation that Britney Spears was set to become a near-future fiancée has been silenced, at least for now, after a statement from Britney’s rep was issued earlier today (Sept. 13).

Rumors hit the web that Britney’s boyfriend of two years and former agent, Jason Trawick, was getting ready to pop the question to his pop-star girlfriend after he was spotted shopping for bling at a high-end jewelers in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon.

Trawick did indeed meet with jeweler Pascal Mouaward, as reported, but not about a diamond ring for Britney.

It looks like the Femme Fatale will not be a fiancée fatale anytime soon, according to the Spears camp. “There is no truth to that report with regards to engagement rings. However, Jason was there to discuss other matters with Pascal, but nothing relating to him personally,” Brit’s rep told People.

However, a recent confession from Brit herself, in which she admitted she’s considering walking down the aisle and having kids with her current beau, suggests an engagement may still be in the cards for the couple somewhere down the line.

Britney is set to film her ‘Criminal’ video in the streets of London before she starts her European tour.

PS: Britney looks really great in these pictures – no? SOOOOOO much better than the bad hair days…

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And here is the rest of everyone who attended last night’s MTV Music Video Awards.

Pictured: Britney Spears, Selena Gomez, Victoria Justice, Zoe Saldana, Adele, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Jonah Hill and Taylor Lautner!

Katy Perry took home the top prize at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, but there was a whole host of stars that also took home that famous silver moon man. In between performances from Jay-Z & Kanye West, Bruno Mars, Adele and more, and you can find the entire list below (via EW).

Video of the Year: Katy Perry, “Firework”

Best Female Video: Lady Gaga, “Born This Way”

Best New Artist: Tyler, The Creator, “Yonkers”

Best Male Video: Justin Bieber, “U Smile”

Best Collaboration: Katy Perry featuring Kanye West, “E.T.”

Best Hip-Hop Video: Nicki Minaj, “Super Bass”

Best Rock Video: Foo Fighters, “Walk”

Best Pop Video: Britney Spears, “Till the World Ends”

Best Video With A Message: Lady Gaga, “Born This Way”

Best Choreography: Beyoncé, “Run the World (Girls)”

Best Visual Effects: Katy Perry featuring Kanye West, “E.T.”

Best Art Direction: Adele, “Rolling in the Deep”

Best Editing: Adele, “Rolling in the Deep”

Best Cinematography: Adele, “Rolling in the Deep”

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