15. Justin Timberlake Medley (2013)
14. Madonna, "Like a Virgin" (1984)
13. Diddy feat. Sting, Faith Evans & 112, "I'll Be Missing You” (1997)
12. Britney Spears, "Oops I Did It Again" (2000)
11. Rihanna, “Disturbia”/ “Seven Nation Army” (2008)
10. Taylor Swift, “You Belong With Me” (2009)
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Country gal Taylor Swift got a taste of the big city life at the 2009 VMAs, performing "You Belong With Me" on the uptown F train before emerging from the subway and climbing on top of a taxi. Swift was riding high from the innovative performance, until Kanye West proceeded to bring her down a peg later that night with his "I'm gonna let you finish..." rant.
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9. Kanye West, "Runaway" (2010)
8. Beyonce, “Love on Top” (2011)
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When Beyonce strutted on stage at the 2011 VMAs in her tux-inspired suit and belted out "I want you to feel the love growing inside of me," the internet was freshly alight with reports that she was pregnant following a glowing walk down the red carpet. Her energetic performance of "Love On Top" keyed into the news that she and Jay Z were expecting, but when she dropped the mic, unbuttoned her jacket, winked and rubbed her belly with a big smile, viewers everywhere were captivated.
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7. Eminem, “The Real Slim Shady”/ “The Way I Am” (2000)
6. Britney Spears, “I’m a Slave 4 U” (2001)
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All sexy and grown-up, Britney busted out in a big way at the 2001 VMAs, channeling the sauna vibe of her "I'm A Slave 4 U" video with a jungle-themed performance. But the real star of the show was the albino python that she wore around her neck like little more than a sexy accessory.
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5. Chris Brown & Rihanna, “Wall To Wall”/ “Umbrella”/ “Kiss Kiss” (2007)
4. Lady Gaga, “Paparazzi” (2009)
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In what may be Gaga's best awards show performance ever, Mother Monster riffed on her "Paparazzi" video with a treatment that was equally as epic. Instead of the video's paralyzing fall, Gaga takes one in the chest, dripping faux blood on stage and being strung up from the ceiling. Even for Gaga, the moment was gasp-worthy.
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3. Bon Jovi, “Livin’ On a Prayer”/ “Wanted Dead or Alive” (1989)
2. Madonna, “Vogue” (1990)
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Talk about a cultural mashup: Madonna and her company of dancers, clad in 18th century Marie Antoinette garb, taught the world how to vogue, a performance style popularized in underground gay dance clubs of the '80s. Cue one incredibly animated pants-less dancer, and VMA magic is made.
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1. Michael Jackson Medley (1995)
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Michael Jackson proved, yet again, just why he was the King of Pop at the '95 show. Not only did he give MTV viewers a 15-minute medley of many of his biggest hits (including "Beat It," "Billie Jean," "Black or White," "The Way You Make Me Feel" and more); he did it with on-stage costume changes, moonwalking, Slash shredding on guitar, dance-fighting and enough crotch-grabbing for the whole of the '90s. Such was the awesome power of this spectacular MJ performance, which set the standard for today’s Video Vanguard performances.
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