Highlights

8.28.2003, New York City: Who can forget 2003's infamous kiss between Britney Spears and Madonna? Christina Aguilera waits her turn, just outside the frame.
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8.28.2003, New York City: Things always heat up when Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and Madonna perform together.
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8.28.2003, New York City: Beyonce happily accepts the Moonman for Best R&B Artist of 2003.
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8.28.2003, New York City: Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott brings an entourage along to accept the Moonman for Best Hip-Hop Video, "Work It."
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8.28.2003, New York City: Duran Duran take the stage to be honored with the coveted Lifetime Achievement Award.
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8.28.2003, New York City: Yayyy! Crank Yankers star Special Ed is on stage at the VMAs with Eminem! Yayyy!
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8.28.2003, New York City: Chris Rock hosts the VMAs... again.
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8.28.2003, New York City: Christina Aguilera gets down and dirrrty in one of many breathtaking VMA performances!
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8.28.2003, New York City: Jack Black is ecstatic to be winning the Genius of the Universe award... or is he?
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8.28.2003, New York City: Jimmy Fallon tries to explain that he's not one of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy's Fab Five.
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8.28.2003, New York City: David Spade and the Olsen Twins announce the winner for Best Pop Video (Justin Timberlake!) at the 2003 VMAs.
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8.28.2003, New York City: Rev Run and DMC of Run DMC remember their friend, Jam Master Jay (1965-2002).
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