Everyone's favorite hip-shaking superstar Shakira took a break from touring this summer in favor of beefing up her intellect. The Columbian singer enrolled in a course at UCLA, titled 'Introduction to Western Civilization: Ancient Civilizations from Prehistory to Circa A.D. 843.' No, seriously.

"She looked like just an ordinary student," course lecturer Robert Cleve said. "She wasn't flamboyant ... she didn't act like a big celebrity or anything." Cleve also added that she was an active participant in discussions and often stayed after class to discuss course materials with him. "I was really impressed with how intelligent she was," he said.

We're sure Cleve meant that last bit as a compliment.

Britney should have brought 'More' to the VMAs.

That's what many viewers thought as they watched the nervous, punch-drunk and extremely stiff Brit stumble her way through her make-or-break performance of 'Gimme More.' Could it have been the fact that she was out partying until 3 A.M. the night before her big comeback instead of practicing her lip synching?

Where were the illusions she's been "rehearsing" with "Mindfreak" Criss Angel? And what's with the blue contacts? And the still-greasy hair extensions?

Unfortunately for Britney, what happens in Vegas won't stay there this time. Could this be the final nail in her career's coffin? Sarah Silverman certainly thinks so. "She's is amazing," the comedian said as soon as Brit left the stage." She is 25 years old and she's already accomplished ... everything she's going to accomplish in her life." Sad. But true? Where' s the Britney we remember?