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20 Years Ago, The 2002 VMAs Looked Like This

Michael Jackson accidentally thought he received an Artist of the Millennium Award from Britney Spears.

Aug. 26, 2022

Michael Jackson and Britney Spears backstage at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music ...

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Back when he was a Saturday Night Live cast member, Jimmy Fallon was tapped to host the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall In New York City.

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Paris and Nicky Hilton attended, though Paris wouldn’t make her reality show debut on The Simple Life until 2003.

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