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.
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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'.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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'.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
