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The first big Britney Spears debate of the new year came only fifty minutes after the Sin City clocks hit the witching hour. Reports from Robin Leach in Las Vegas claimed that Britney had passed out and had to be helped from the nightclub 'Pure' at 12:50am. Her rep said no way, that Britney just was tired and needed sleep.

Britney Spears New Year's Nap in Las Vegas Costs $400K?

From that little mix up a new controversy has erupted. Did Britney's nap cost her the alleged $400,000 that she was paid to party in Vegas?

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Ben Widdicombe reports on Monday's Gatecrasher:

Sources say Pure nightclub in Las Vegas wants to nix her almost half-million dollar appearance fee, after she violated the contract. "Britney failed to spend the agreed amount of time in the club, because she had to be helped out after collapsing," alleges a close source.

The tipster also says the club is "furious" with her because of her PR spin that she merely fell asleep — implying the place is boring.

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Cue the rep™: Britney's rep dismissed the story. Gatecrasher also cites an insider familiar with the club that told the New York Daily News: "The moment a celebrity gets into one of those deals they are on the clock. They are watched to the minute, and they are not allowed to leave early. It's a contractual obligation."

A spokeswoman for the club said that Britney will not be penalized for leaving early.