Skip to content
    skip to navigation

    Capital

    Listen

    On Air Now

    The Capital Weekender with MistaJam 7pm - 10pm

    The Capital Weekender with MistaJam

    Now Playing

    Alone No More Philip George & Anton Powers Download 'Alone No More' on iTunes

    Alone No More artwork
    • Last Played Songs
    • Schedule
    • Home
    • Choose your location
    • Radio
    • News
    • Artists
    • Features
    • Win
    • Events
    • Charity
    • Videos
    • A-Z
    • Podcasts
    • Life
    • Follow us on:
      Follow Capital on Twitter
      Follow Capital on Facebook
      Follow Capital on Instagram
      Follow Capital on Youtube

    Events

    • Events Home
    • #CapitalJBB
    • Latest Event News
    • More Capital FM

    MTV VMAs: The 23 BEST Video Music Awards Moments So Far

    Twerking pop stars, reunited bands, baby booms and a whole heap of surprise performers, we take a look at the most iconic MTV VMA moments in history.

    1. Miley Cyrus MTV VMA's 2013 Performance

      1. Well let's kick things off with this unforgettable Miley/Robin moment during last year's show

      The pair hit the headlines after a rather steamy performance of chart-topping hit 'Blurred Lines'.

    2. N Sync VMA's 2013

      2. Dirty pop! 2013 also saw N*Sync reunite during a special performance by Justin Timberlake

      The pop five-piece dusted off old classics 'Girlfriend' and 'Bye Bye Bye' during the show. Picture: PA

    3. Katy Perry and One Direction VMA's 2012

      3. One Direction dominated the 2012 awards with THREE wins and a special moment with Katy Perry

      The 'Midnight Memories' stars walked away with Best New Artist, Best Pop Video, and Most Share Worthy Video. Picture: Getty

    4. Beyonce Debuts Baby Bump

      4. Rewinding back to 2011 and Beyonce stole the headlines before the show had even started!

      During her arrival the 'Drunk In Love' star announced her and husband Jay-Z were expecting their first child. Picture: PA

    5. Kanye West and Jay-Z VMA 2011

      5. Bey's hubby Jay-Z also surprised fans when Kanye West joined him on stage during 'Otis'

      However it wasn't the only surprise during the performance as a man ran onto the stage during the set but was quickly taken off by security. Picture: PA

    6. Amy Winehouse VMA Tribute 2011

      6. Staying with 2011 and some of music's BIGGEST stars paid tribute to the late Amy Winehouse

      Russell Brand kicked off the tribute delivering a monologue on his thoughts on the 'Back To Back' singer, before Bruno Mars performed the singer's hit single 'Valerie' in her honor, receiving a standing ovation. Picture: PA

    7. Lady Gaga VMA's 2010

      7. It was Lady Gaga's night in 2010 when Mother Monster walked away with a whopping EIGHT awards!

      Gaga's gongs included 'Video Of The Year', 'Best Female Video' and 'Best Pop Video'. It wasn't all smiles however as Gaga wore a dress made entirely of raw meat, which drew criticism from PETA. Picture: Getty

    8. Lady Gaga VMA's 2009

      8. Gaga's controversial stage performances kicked off during the 2009 show with... blood

      The singer shocked the audience when a contraption in her outfit made it look like she was bleeding on stage. Definitely a performance that won't be forgotten. Picture: PA

    9. Kanye West takes the microphone from singer Taylor

      9. Kanye West wasn't short of a few enemies after storming the stage during Taylor's win in 2009

      The rapper took the microphone from Swift commenting "Yo Tay, I'm really happy for you, and Imma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time!" #AWKS

    10. Spice Girls VMA's 1997

      10. THROWBACK! Our favourite 90's pop band spiced up the 1997 ceremony with some much needed girl power

      The chart-topping act also won 'Best Dance Video' on the night for their music video 'Wannabe'. Picture: PA

    11. Justin Timberlake VMA's 2006

      11. Back with Justin Timberlake now and it was the 2006 MTV VMAs which saw him officially go solo

      The US superstar performed 'My Love' and 'Sexy Back'... with a HUGE reaction from the live audience. Picture: PA

    12. Chris Brown VMA's 2011

      12. Is it a bird? Is it a plane? NO! It's Chris Brown flying onto the VMAs stage back in 2011

      The chart-topping star performed fan favourites 'Yeah 3x', 'Protect Ya Neck', 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', and 'Beautiful People'. Picture: PA

    13. Britney Spears

      13. Taking it back to 2001 this time around with a controversial snake moment from Britney Spears!

      Brit took to the stage to perform 'I'm a Slave 4 U' complete with an albino Burmese Python on her shoulders... resulting in a great deal of criticism from PETA.

    14. VMA's 2003

      14. Madonna's had her own share of controversy at the annual music event including this 2003 number

      Madonna dressed as a groom and kissed her brides Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera live on stage, before performing a medley of 'Like a Virgin', and 'Hollywood'. The shock girl-on-girl action dominated newspaper headlines following the event. Picture: PA/Getty

    15. Eminem VMA's 2000

      15. The 2000 MTV VMAs were greeted by not one but ONE HUNDRED Eminems!

      The rapper kicked off a live rendition of 'The Real Slim Shady' outside the Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan before being followed by a hundred 'clones' wearing white tank tops and baggy jeans with dyed bleach blonde hair. Pictures: PA

    16. Geri Halliwell video Music Awards 1998

      16. Back to the girls and here's Geri in 1997 making her first appearance since leaving the Spice Girls

      The 'Spice Up Your Life' songstress presented the video of the year award to Madonna for 'Ray of Light'.

    17. Britney Spears VMA's 1999

      17. Back to Britney and here she is making her MTV VMAs debut back at the 1999 bash

      Our little pop princess gave a high-energy performance of debut offering '...Baby One More Time'. Picture: Getty

    18. Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera at th

      18. The 'Gimme More' singer returned one year later to dismiss Christina Aguilera rivalry claims

      The pair proved they were pop pals appearing on stage holding hands during the show. Picture: Getty

    19. Britney Spears and Rihanna VMA's

      19. Despite her VMAs performances it actually took until 2008 for Britney to bag herself an actual award

      After 16 nominations throughout her career the singer finally bagged her first gongs for 'Best Female Video', 'Best Pop Video', and 'Video Of The Year' for 'Piece of Me'. Rihanna kicked off the show with a live performance of hit single 'Disturbia'. Picture: PA

    20. Michael Jackson VMA 2008

      20. Taking it right back to the early days of the VMAs now and here's Michael Jackson on stage in 1988

      The King of Pop performed his hit single 'Bad' before being awarded the 'Video Vanguard Award' on the night. Picture: PA

    21. Kelly Clarkson VMA's 2005

      21. Kelly Clarkson impressed the crowds in 2005 with an upbeat performance of hit 'Since U Been Gone'.

      The singer got more than she bargained for after being sprayed with water as she worked her way through the crowd to the stage leaving her soaking wet. Picture: PA

    22. Justin Bieber VMA's 2010

      22. Justin Bieber became the youngest person EVER to win an MTV VMA in 2010

      The 'Baby' singer won the award for 'Best New Artist'. Picture: PA

    23. Whitey Houston VMA 1986

      23. Whitney Houston stunned the crowd in 1986 performing 'How Will I Know' and 'Greatest Love of All'

      The late pop superstar also walked away with the 'Best Female' award on the night. Picture: PA

    Local Events

    See more Local Events

    Sean Paul Press Image 2018

    Sean Paul's Live Show Is Coming To Manchester - Get Your Tickets Here

    Hot On Capital

    When is 'Speak Now' dropping?

    When Is 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)' Coming Out?

    Taylor Swift

    Fans think Molly-Mae has given birth to her daughter

    Has Molly-Mae Given Birth? Announcement 'Spoiled' By YouTuber Jake Paul

    News

    Molly-Mae Hague is pregnant

    Molly-Mae Hague’s Due Date, Baby’s Gender & All The Details

    News

    Next In Fashion series 2 starts in March

    First Look At 'Next In Fashion' With Gigi Hadid And Tan France

    TV & Film

    A look through Kim Kardashian's pictures before fame.

    Kim Kardashian Before Fame: Her Transformation In Pictures From Her Young KUWTK Days

    News

    What was Molly-Mae's job before Love Island?

    What Did Molly-Mae Hague Do Before Love Island?

    News

    Back to top

    Also on Capital FM

    • Capital's Jingle Bell Ball
    • Capital Breakfast with Roman Kemp
    • Listen to Global Player
    • Ariana Grande
    • School Snow Closures
    • Ed Sheeran
    • Louis Tomlinson
    • Niall Horan
    • Demi Lovato
    • Watermelon Sugar meaning
    • Selling Sunset
    • Kardashians
    • LBC News
    • I'm a Celebrity
    • The Weeknd
    • Global Academy
    • Olivia Rodrigo
    • Kylie Jenner
    • Miley Cyrus
    • Taylor Swift
    • Lifestyle
    • Little Mix
    • Dua Lipa
    • TV & Film
    • Music News
    • BTS
    • Netflix
    • One Direction
    • Justin Bieber
    • Mille Bobby Brown
    • Celebrity News
    • TikTok
    • Harry Styles
    • Quizzes
    • Playlist

    Useful Links

    • Contact Us
    • Help
    • How To Listen
    • Company Details
    • Cookies
    • Public File
    • Privacy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Advertise
    • Global Jobs

    Download the app

    Get it on the app store Get it on Google Play

    Follow Us

    Follow Capital on Twitter
    Follow Capital on Facebook
    Follow Capital on Instagram
    Follow Capital on Youtube
    © Global 2023
    30 Leicester Square, London, WC2H 7LA
    Privacy Manager