Madonna is heading back to the VMAs stage to perform -- and it's been a minute, well, 23 years to be exact 😜
The Queen of Pop is set to take the stage at tonight's awards show for the first time since her infamous 2003 smooch-sesh with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
Back in '03, Madonna kicked off the show with a showstopping rendition of her hit songs "Hollywood" and "Like a Virgin," before locking lips with both pop stars in a shining moment that instantly became VMA history.
The MTV Video Music Awards is goin' down on Sunday, and before we bust out this year's hottest stars in music, we're taking a trip back to 2001, when Britney Spears famously hit the stage with a very ssspecial guest.
Check out the gallery--Before she even took center stage, the spotlight was all on Brit, who showed up looking fine, fierce and freakishly-hot in a revealing sheer dress, leaving little to the imagination.
What was considered super racy back then is now just sexy and lacy. Britney was ahead of her time, setting the trend for a generation.
The then 19-year-old was at the top of her game -- topping the music charts, and casually snagging behind-the-scenes shots with her man Justin Timberlake and fellow pop star Jennifer Lopez.
Sabrina Carpenter shook the VMAs with a bold trans rights message -- and Katseye is standing loud and proud right behind her!
We caught up with the hottest girl group of the moment Monday -- and when asked about Sabrina’s message, member Lara Raj didn’t hesitate, telling us, "Trans rights, forever!!"
Not to mention, Katseye's song "Mean Girls" has the lyric, "God bless the T girls and all the in-between girls," so their support shouldn't come as a shock!
WhenBusta Rhymes shoots his shot, he is NOT subtle about it ... like the NSFW line he threw at Mariah Carey during a VMAs after-party, sending the crowd and the singer into a tizzy.
Watch the vid ... Busta grabs the mic at a wild bash after the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, where he propositions Mariah for some dirty dancing, laying out his proposal in stark detail.
Wow, if you needed proof Jessica Alba’s thriving with new BF Danny Ramirez -- look no further, the two were partying it up at the US Open after-party!
Check the clip -- Jessica was all vibes as Cardi B tore up the Raising Cane’s after-party in NYC on Sunday evening ... grinning ear to ear, drink in hand, with Danny right by her side.
Jessica Simpson is taking "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" to heart ... she's making it clear she's still very single, despite her Sin City reunion with Eric Johnson.
The singer clarified her relationship status on the red carpet at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards Sunday night ... where she said loud and proud that she's a single lady right now. The declaration came about after JS was asked to share her nominees for the upcoming Sexiest Man Alive Selection.
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She happily tossed out a few names -- including Charlie Hunnam, James Franco, and Jamie Dornan-- and noted she's finding several people "sexy right now" given her single status.
Cardi B is back on the party scene after being cleared in the assault case she described as annoying, and once again, she was the center of attention at a huge US Open after party!
The megastar rapper is just several days away from releasing her long-awaited 2nd album, "Am I the Drama?" ... and she tantalized the crowd at the Raising Cane's event in a sleek black dress, complete with a sultry thigh-high slit.
The crowd had plenty of famous faces soaking up Cardi's performance ... Kevin Hart, U.S. Open champ Carlos Alcaraz, Jamie Foxx and Lenny Kravitz were all in the building.
The MTV Video Music Awards highest honor goes to the "Video of the Year" winner ... but, these stars lit up the stage live an in person at the show Sunday night.
Some of the biggest stars in the world ... took the stage -- and not always dressed in an elaborate costume. Take Tate McRae, who rocked the stage in just her underwear.
Sabrina Carpenter belted out her hit track "Tears" ... and, then won Album of the Year for "Short n’ Sweet" -- adding a second Moon Man to her collection, as she pointed out.
Ozzy Osbourne's friends came together for another magical tribute ... with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler even getting onstage to show his love for the late rocker.
The tribute kicked off with Ozzy's son Jack and his family speaking to the crowd in a prerecorded message ... saying they couldn't make it, but thanking them for the outpouring of support since his dad passed away.
YUNGBLUD -- an English singer topping the rock charts these days -- came out first ... crushing the iconic "Crazy Train" before Tyler and Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry slowed the performance down with the song "Mama, I'm Coming Home."
Mariah Carey's clearly not onstage a ton anymore ... 'cause her choreography was a bit awkward onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards -- including a fake slap she really didn't sell.
The singer-songwriter took the stage at UBS Arena in New York Sunday night to perform some of her hits and accept the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award -- a lifetime achievement presented at the ceremony each year.
After finishing up a song, a woman in an all-red outfit -- who Mariah called Bianca, a reference to a character from the 1999 "The Heartbreaker" music video -- came out ... and, Mariah pretended to smack her in the face -- all rehearsed choreogrphy.
The MTV Video Music Awards always make for some crazy moments -- Sabrina Carpenter making out with an alien, anyone? -- and, this year's edition brought out some wild fashion we gotta show ya.
Speaking of Sabrina, she pulled up in a sparkly red, mesh outfit ... adding a lavender wrap to the ensemble. Tate McRae arrived in a sheer white dress ... which allowed her matching underwear to peek out from beneath the fabric.
Doja Cat seemed to channel her inner Dolly Parton in a low-cut minidress and big hairdo ... while Livvy Dunne proved orange can't replace the classic black, looking like an awards show pro with a short black blazer over matching bra -- and a pair of black slacks to boot.
Lady Gaga gave a speedy speech at the MTV Video Music Awards ... 'cause she's a busy artist whose gotta put on a show across town soon!
The singer-songwriter was named Artist of the Year at the VMAs Sunday night ... and, she took the stage to thank her fans and her fiancé Michael Polansky -- becoming visibly choked up as she did so.
LG then said she's sorry she can't stick around ... but, she's got a good reason -- she's actually performing at Madison Square Garden tonight!
It's VMA's day, so we're taking you back in time with iconic moments that totally changed pop culture -- like daring performances from Madonnaand Britney Spears... and Artist of The Year winners such as Camila Cabelloand Justin Bieber-- but which shining star are you awarding as winner?! It's showtime, y'all! Who'd You Rather?!
Goin' strong since 1984, MTV's put up some stellar VMA hosts over the years ... Miley Cyrustwerked her way to the mic in 2015, Katy Perry was a 'Firework' on the stage in 2017, and Megan Thee Stallion struck gold with her stage 'fits ... but who are you crowning, queen?!
Beyonce and Taylor Swift have lost count of their VMA's but not to worry 'cuz we did some digging: BOTH Queen B and T-Swift have a whopping collection of 30 Moon Person(s) ... Who's comin' out on top this year?!
Hit up the gallery 'cuz there's more fun to be had ... YOUR VOTE MATTERS!
We all love the energy of a good show ... but we really have to prepare for the MTV VMAs ... because these shows get extra sexy!
Since the next awards ceremony is just around the corner, we've put together a gallery of some of the spiciest moments of the Video Music Awards ... like when Madonna and Christina Aguilera locked lips before Jay-Z and Beyonce really put on a show in 2003!
And even though Usher eventually got married and settled down -- a few times, actually -- he really gave the fans what they wanted in 2004! Check out our gallery for even more of the most sultry snaps we could find from the VMAs!
