Reports have suggested that Britney Spears will not only be performing at the 2007 MTV Music Video Awards on September 9, but that she will be the opening act, Access Hollywood reports.

Britney Spears opening act for 2007 MTV Music Video Awards?

A comment by magician Criss Angel adds fuel to the rumor. Angel who has been rumored to be Britney's new lover, told People today that their "relationship" is strictly business...of the "performing" sort.

"It's amazing what people think," Angel said. "We're not together. Her manager is my manager, and I'm helping with one of her shows. I'm helping with her appearance on MTV."

VMA Music Director Timbaland, says Britney's rumored involvement in the show is news to him.

"I'm the maestro," he told Access Hollywood. "If I don't know nothing about it...could be, hope not. I don't know, I don't know nothing about it."

"Wooh, that would be a headache," he added.

A rep for MTV declined to comment when contacted by Access.