VMAs: 12 most memorable moments

Comedians Shawn and Marlon Wayans pose for photographers Sept. 7, 2000, at the MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The two hosted the show in 2000 and Marlon Wayans mooned the crowd at the beginning of the event.

Britney Spears' "Slave 4 U" performance

Singer Britney Spears performs "Slave 4 U" with a snake draped over her shoulders at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards Sept. 6, 2001, in New York.

Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley kiss

Michael Jackson and then-wife Lisa Marie Presley shock everyone by kissing on the stage of Radio City Music Hall Sept. 8, 1994, in New York, where they attended the MTV Video Music Awards.

Beyonce reveals she's pregnant

Singer Beyonce Knowles reveals her baby bump at the end of her performance during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Aug. 28, 2011, in Los Angeles, Calif.

Madonna sings "Like A Virgin"

Madonna performing on the 1984 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Sept. 14, 1984.

Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston wear the same dress

Singers Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston smile to photographers after they participated in the 1998 MTV Video Music Awards at the Universal Amplitheatre in Los Angeles, Sept. 10, 1988. Inside, the two went to present an award wearing the same brown dress Carey is seen wearing in the photo.

Kid Rock and Tommy Lee fight over Pamela Anderson

Musician Kid Rock fights in the audience with Tommy Lee over Pamela Anderson during the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards held at The Palms Hotel and Casino on Sept. 9, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nev.

Madonna and Britney Spears kiss on stage

Singers Britney Spears, Madonna, and Christina Aguilera perform onstage during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Aug. 28, 2003, in New York. Madonna went in for the kiss with both of the pop stars on stage.

Kanye West interrupts Taylor Swift

Kayne West jumps onstage, after Taylor Swift won the "Best Female Video," to declare that Beyonce's "Single Ladies" deserved the award at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on Sept. 13, 2009, in New York.

Diana Ross touches Lil' Kim's pasty

Singer Diana Ross, center, touched Lil' Kim's pasty while presenting the award for Best Hip-Hop video during the 1999 MTV Music Video Awards at the Metropolitan Opera House, Lincoln Center, in New York on Sept. 9, 1999.

Lady Gaga dons a meat dress

Singer Lady Gaga wears a dress made of meat as she accepts the Video of the Year award onstage during the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on Sept. 12, 2010, in Los Angeles.

Lady Gaga is her alter ego Jo Calderone

Singer Lady Gaga performs as her alter ego Jo Calderone during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on Aug. 28, 2011, in Los Angeles.