Multiple nominee Christina Aguilera arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Artist and producer Pharrell Williams, left, and Justin Timberlake pose for photographers as they arrive for the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Pamela Anderson was one of the presenters at the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Multiple award winner 50 Cent, left, and actress Vivica Fox arrive for the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Don Magic Juan, left, and Snoop Dogg arrive with unnamed female companions for the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Members of the Band Duran Duran were surprised with a lifetime achievement award at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York. From left are Andy Taylor, Roger Taylor, Simon LeBon, Nick Rhodes, and John Taylor.
Metallica concluded the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday with an anniversary tribute performance. From left are band members Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett, James Hetfield and Robert Trujillo.
Comedian Chris Rock hosts the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Britney Spears, left, Madonna, center, and Christina Aguilera open the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Britney Spears, left, and Madonna kiss during the opening performance of the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Beyonce Knowles accepts the award for Best R&B Video of the Year for "Crazy in Love," during the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall.
P. Diddy presents the award for Best Rap Video during the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Justin Timberlake accepts the award for Best Pop Video of the Year for "Cry Me a River," during the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Members of Good Charlotte perform during the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Missy Elliot, left, accepts the award for Best Hip-Hop Video of the Year for "Work It," during the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003. She also won Video Of The Year award.
Lebron James and Ashanti present the award for the Best Hip Hop Video during the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Eminem speaks with the puppet Ed from the off-color, off-Broadway musical, "Avenue Q." during the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Hip-hop artist 50 Cent accepts the award for Best New Artist in a Video for "In Da Club," during the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003.
Tennis stars Venus, left, and sister Serena Williams present the award for Best Male Video during the MTV Video Music Awards at New York's Radio City Music Hall Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003. Injuries caused both sisters to pull out of the U.S. Open tennis tournament, which got under way Monday in New York.
Actress Carmen Electra arrives with musician Dave Navarro at an after party following the MTV Video Music Awards Thursday, Aug. 28, 2003, in New York.