MTV VMAs: Then Vs. Now

A lot has changed since 1984 but one thing remains the same: the MTV VMAs are the most entertaining award show on TV. Make sure you tune in Thursday, Sept. 6 at 8/7c to catch all the juicy action.

THE VENUE

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New York's Radio City Music Hall (1984-1985, 1994-1997, 2002-2003, 2006 and 2009)

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LA's Staples Center (2012)

THE CELEBRITY HOST

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Eddie Murphy (1993)

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Now: Kevin Hart (2012)

THE HOT COUPLE

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Then: Jennifer Lopez and Puff Daddy (1999)

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Now:Kanye West and Kim Kardashian (2012)

THE REIGNING POP PRINCESS

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Then: Britney Spears (2000)

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Now: Katy Perry (2011)

THE HEARTTHROBS

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Then: 'N Sync (2001)

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Now: One Direction (2012)

THE WINNING SWEEPS

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Madonna's Ray Of Light, 6 awards (1998)

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Lady Gaga's Bad Romance, 7 awards (2010)

THE BEST NEW ARTISTS

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Eminem (1999)

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Tyler, The Creator (2011)

THE PERFORMERS

Green Day (1994)

Green Day (2005)

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Green Day (2012)

THE FASHION

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Then: Madonna (1994)

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Now: Beyonce (2011)

THE SURPRISING COLLABORATIONS

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Christina Aguilera and Fred Durst (2000)

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Only time will tell!