Escapade Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 The 2011 MTV VMA will air tomorrow at 9pm ET and will feature some of the brightest young stars in entertainment. However, before all of the action gets underway, we've decided to take a look back some of the greatest performances to ever rock the iconic stage. Check out our rundown of the best MTV VMA performances of all time below: 5. Madonna - "Vogue" Long before we were introduced to Lady GaGa the original Queen of Pop, Madonna, ruled the music scene. The icon crossed boundaries with her monster hit "Vogue" and took things one step further with the subtle scandal of her 1990 performance of the song. 4. Beyonce - "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAwaQOi11OQ&feature=player_embedded This 2009 Beyonce performance of "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" happened barely two years ago but it has already made a mark in the history books. Regarded by many as the moment when she ascended to icon status, the young diva left her peers in awe as she sang live and danced for over 5 minutes without missing a step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 3. Janet Jackson - "Doesn't Really Matter" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmjHl5vYBFI&feature=player_embedded Of course, what list would be complete without an appearance from Janet Jackson? Flanked by her troop of dancers, the living legend moved effortlessly across the stage in 2000 as she executed her signature complex footwork to "Doesn't Really Matter". 2. Lady GaGa - "Paparazzi" Lady GaGa had already achieved great success on the charts by 2009 but this performance of "Paparazzi" is widely regarded as her breakthrough moment. The Pop sensation brought musical theatre to MTV and literally left blood on the dance floor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 1. Michael Jackson - "Scream"/"Beat It"/"Black or White"/"Billie Jean"/"Dangerous"/"Smooth Criminal" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD2JZIHPD_Y&feature=player_embedded As usual, there is no beating the King at his own game. Michael Jackson performed six songs - "Scream", "Beat It", "Black or White", "Billie Jean", "Dangerous", "Smooth Criminal" - back to back at the 1995 show and reminded everybody why he was and shall forever be the King of Pop. http://www.roc4life.com/profiles/blogs/mtv-generation-the-best-mtv-vma-performances-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I'll agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 3. Janet Jackson - "Doesn't Really Matter" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmjHl5vYBFI&feature=player_embedded Of course, what list would be complete without an appearance from Janet Jackson? Flanked by her troop of dancers, the living legend moved effortlessly across the stage in 2000 as she executed her signature complex footwork to "Doesn't Really Matter". The only one that matters on this list(besides Michael). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utopia Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 only here for the 3 performances delivered by The Legends. They shoulda have been 1 , 2, and 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henrietta. Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 4. Beyonce - "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" No it's not. It was like a redo of her 2003 VMAs performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Reyna ♔ Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Single Ladies and Paparazzi need to go and be exchanged with Janet's Tribute in 09' and Janet's VMA performance in 93. Done. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVUSRWn9K9U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Paparazzi performance is #2 OF ALL TIME???? :mellow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Lesbian kiss >>>>>> single hoes What was so big about a kiss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 THis should be in there somewhere. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOfTlJ5aoZk&feature=related Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquaria Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Paparazzi performance is #2 OF ALL TIME???? :mellow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 THis should be in there somewhere. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOfTlJ5aoZk&feature=related The most OVERLOOKED performance of ANY award show history! Janet was on F-I-R-E that night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 The most OVERLOOKED performance of ANY award show history! Janet was on F-I-R-E that night! You got that right.. Besides Tina.. the only black chick that can really pull off a solid rock performance. :clapping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil. Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I didn't think I would ever say this...but Britney Spears should be on this list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray. Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 janet, michael & madonna are on the list. i'm good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I didn't think I would ever say this...but Britney Spears should be on this list. If Gaga can, Britney can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn1814 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I didn't think I would ever say this...but Britney Spears should be on this list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetDAYZ Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I didn't think I would ever say this...but Britney Spears should be on this list. The hype surrounding her performances always seemed to surpass the actual performance,itself imo. Her 99' Europe VMA's performance murdered but the normal VMA's? Nope. Just hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 THis should be in there somewhere. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOfTlJ5aoZk&feature=related Legend. She's so not a one trick pony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvet.Xone Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 That list 5. That Methusedonna performance was boring & BLEH!! 4. That "Bey" performance was typical, Same-ol Bey 3. That only performance that matters on the list 2. Great performance, but not better that Jan's. 1. First time seeing it. It was cool I guess....Jan's "I Know You Want Me" & "Get The Point?..." lines>>>>> Any other of Jan's VMA performances could've taken top spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted August 28, 2011 Share Posted August 28, 2011 GO TO THIS SITE: http://blogs.ocweekly.com/heardmentality/2011/08/top_10_vma_performances.php It's at least a little better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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