Is Britney Spears coming to L.A. Live?

The L.A. Live sports entertainment complex is counting on star power as a draw. Where else can you watch pro basketball (the Lakers no less), see the Emmys and Grammys, and watch a concert in a few blocks. But with the recession, the development will need all the help it can get -- and that brings us to the rumor of a big name at L.A. Live's Christmas tree event this week. Eric Richardson at Blogdowntown has the dish:

Does Britney Spears' comeback tour include a stop at L.A. Live on Thursday? The rumor around South Park this morning is that Spears will be on hand to kick off "Light of the Angels," L.A. Live's holiday multimedia show. The AEG-developed complex is abuzz this week, with restaurant openings, a GRAMMY nomination show, the unveiling of the GRAMMY Museum and the holiday show kickoff. Spears' appearance, rumored to be announced this afternoon, would make perfect sense.

-- Shelby Grad

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