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A History Of The MTV Video Music Awards In New York City

MTV's landmark show has a long and storied history with the city and returns to home turf on September 13.By Eric Ditzian Britney Spears performs at the 2001 Video Music Awards in New York City Photo: Timothy A. Clary/ Getty Images It all started in New York in 1984. Ronald Reagan was president. Times Square was a neon-shrouded dump. And MTV invaded Radio City Music Hall for the first ever Video Music Awards. Madonna took the stage in a lacy wedding gown to sing about virginity, Micha...

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09:00 on September 2 2009

A History Of The MTV Video Music Awards In New York City

MTV.com News — MTV's landmark show has a long and storied history with the city and returns to home turf on September 13.By Eric Ditzian Britney Spears performs at the 2001 Video M... more info