The MTV VMAs is taken into account considered one of music’s largest (and most unpredictable) nights of the 12 months, and ever because the first present kicked off in 1984, the award ceremony has been the supply of a few of the most jaw-dropping moments in popular culture historical past. Shock reunions, stunning feuds, political/style statements, and, sure, even stunning kisses go down on the VMAs — nothing is off limits. From Kanye West‘s notorious mic seize in 2009 to Beyoncé’s baby-bump reveal in 2011, there’s all the time one thing thrilling occurring each on and off the stage. In an August interview with POPSUGAR, Alex Coletti, who was one of many present’s producers on the time of Britney Spears and Madonna‘s notorious 2003 kiss, recalled the highly effective inventive synergy that helped launch a few of the iconic moments the present has change into recognized for. “It was a time the place that present specifically was taking all of popular culture, throwing it within the blender, and arising with some loopy cocktail that nobody else has,” he stated. “Everybody at MTV was inventive, it doesn’t matter what division they have been in. It was by no means strain, a minimum of for me, as a result of we have been in such a good time for music, for staging.” In fact, the VMAs is not simply reserved for unimaginable musical performances and memorable onstage stunts — it is also the place accountable for gathering all our favourite stars underneath one roof for a night of epic enjoyable. To not point out, it is the place well-deserved awards are given for the very best music throughout pop, hip-hop, R&B, rock, Ok-pop, and extra. Some stars have been born proper on the VMAs stage, whereas different have returned to remind of their icon standing. In honor of the upcoming award present, which takes place on Sept. 12, check out all of the memorable moments in VMAs historical past.
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Madonna Performing on the First-Ever MTV VMAs (1984)
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Paula Abdul Being Carried by Her Dancers Throughout Her Efficiency (1991)
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RuPaul Backstage With Nirvana on the MTV VMAs (1993)
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Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain With Their Toddler Daughter, Frances Bean (1993)
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Michael Jackson and Slash’s Electrical “Black and White” Efficiency (1995)
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Drew Barrymore, Courtney Love, and Eric Erlandson Hanging Out on the Ceremony (1995)
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TLC Racking Up Awards For “Waterfalls” (1995)
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Snoop Dogg and Tupac Suited Up on the MTV VMAs (1996)
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The Spice Women’ Tribute to Princess Diana (1997)
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Diddy Paying Tribute to The Infamous B.I.G. (1997)
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Inexperienced Day’s Informal Punk Fashion on the Pink Carpet (1998)
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Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston Poking Enjoyable at Their Feud Whereas Dressed Alike (1998)
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Fred Durst Becoming a member of Christina Aguilera on the MTV VMAs Stage (2000)
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Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake Displaying PDA on the MTV VMAs (2000)
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Future’s Baby and Jessica Simpson’s Backstage Picture Op (2000)
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Pamela Anderson and Child Rock’s Backstage Kiss (2001)
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Gwen Stefani and Eve Presenting With Moby on the MTV VMAs (2001)
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Michael Jackson’s Shock Look With *NSYNC Throughout Their Efficiency (2001)
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Eminem’s Shirtless Efficiency on the MTV VMAs (2002)
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Madonna and Britney Spears’s Notorious Kiss (2003)
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Beyoncé’s Solo Debut Efficiency on the MTV VMAs (2003)
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Chris Martin’s Honest-Commerce Efficiency (2003)
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Gwyneth Paltrow and André 3000 Posing For a Picture Collectively (2004)
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Kelly Clarkson’s Moist Efficiency of “Since U Been Gone” (2005)
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Chace Crawford and Lauren Conrad Presenting Collectively on the MTV VMAs (2008)
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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart’s Pre-“Twilight” Pink Carpet Look (2008)
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The Twilight Stars Presenting on the MTV VMAs (2009)
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Kanye West Interrupting Taylor Swift’s Acceptance Speech (2009)
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Pink’s Acrobatic Efficiency (2009)
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JAY-Z and Alicia Keys’s Musical Ode to New York Metropolis (2009)
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Woman Gaga Accepting an Award From Cher in Her Well-known Meat Gown (2010)
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Beyoncé’s Shock Being pregnant Reveal Throughout Her MTV VMAs Efficiency (2011)
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Adele Serenading the MTV VMAs Crowd (2011)
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Woman Gaga’s Alter Ego Presenting With Britney Spears on the MTV VMAs (2011)
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Kevin Hart and Psy Doing “Gangnam Fashion” on the MTV VMAs (2012)
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Insurgent Wilson’s Half-Bare T-Shirt on the MTV VMAs (2012)
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Robin Thicke and Miley Cyrus’s Racy “Blurred Traces” Efficiency (2013)
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Katy Perry and Riff Raff Paying Homage to Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears’s Denim (2014)
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Justin Timberlake and *NSYNC’s Reunion (2013)
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JAY-Z and Blue Ivy Carter Presenting Beyoncé Her Video Vanguard Award (2014)
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Amber Rose’s Barely There Gown on the MTV VMAs Pink Carpet (2014)
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The Kardashian-Jenner Clan on the MTV VMAs (2014)
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Miley Cyrus’s Good friend Jesse Helt Accepting an Award on Her Behalf (2014)
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Jennifer Lopez and Taylor Swift’s Backstage Hyperlink Up (2014)
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Nicki Minaj Overcoming Her Wardrobe Malfunction on Stage (2014)
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Britney Spears’s Beautiful Look on the MTV VMAs Stage (2015)
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Miley Cyrus’s Cheeky Outfit on the Pink Carpet (2015)
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Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift Performing Collectively After Their Feud (2015)
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Taylor Swift and Kanye West Making Up After Their Feud (2015)
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Chrissy Teigen and Kim Kardashian’s Viewers Selfies on the MTV VMAs (2015)
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Beyoncé and Blue Ivy Carter Strolling the Pink Carpet (2016)
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Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” Takeover on the MTV VMAs (2016)
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Drake and Rihanna Sharing a Kiss Whereas She Accepted Her Video Vanguard Award (2016)
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The Cyrus Clan United on the MTV VMAs (2017)
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Pink and Her Household Posing on the Pink Carpet (2017)
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Katy Perry Serving as Host of the MTV VMAs (2017)
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Ariana Grande’s Household Becoming a member of Her Throughout Her Efficiency (2018)
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Jennifer Lopez Receiving Her Video Vanguard Award (2018)
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Cardi B Bringing Child Kulture on the MTV VMAs Stage (2018)
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Logic’s Transferring Efficiency Aimed on the Trump Administration (2018)
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Maluma Making Historical past Throughout His MTV VMAs Efficiency (2018)
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Shawn Mendes’s Moist and Wild Efficiency (2018)
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Normani’s Throwback-Fashion Solo Efficiency (2019)
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The Jonas Brothers’ Onstage Reunion on the MTV VMAs (2019)
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Lil Nas X Performing “Outdated City Highway” (2019)
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Taylor Swift’s Shout-Out to the Equality Act Throughout Her MTV VMAs Efficiency (2019)
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Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes’s Steamy Efficiency (2019)
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Missy Elliott Receiving Her Video Vanguard Award (2019)
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Lizzo’s Beautiful Efficiency on the MTV VMAs (2019)
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Woman Gaga Accepting the First-Ever Tricon Award (2020)
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Cyndi Lauper Talking Out For Girls’s Rights (2021)
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Nick Cannon Faux Proposing to Ashanti on the Pink Carpet (2021)
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Chlöe Making Her Solo Debut With a Efficiency of “Have Mercy” (2021)
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Taylor Swift Asserting “Midnights” After Profitable Video of the 12 months (2022)
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