Pop culture was forever transformed when Madonna kissed Britney Spears — and then Christina Aguilera — on stage at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. However, it has often been forgotten that ...

The year was 2003—and it was the kiss heard seen around the world.. Yes, we're referring to the showstopping performance at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards that saw Britney Spears, Madonna and ...

The 2003 MTV Video Music Awards were one for the history books, and Beyoncé made history at that year's VMAs with a show-stopping debut performance.

In 2003, while performing at the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears and pop queen Madonna opened the show with a shocking kiss, solidifying Britney as a certified scandal queen. (2003 Getty ...

Britney Spears and Madonna during the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards – Show at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York, United States. Chris Polk/FilmMagic.

Madonna reportedly had everyone clear Radio City Music Hall during rehearsals for the 2003 MTV VMAs to ensure secrecy for the performance with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

Actress Daveigh Chase Actor Ashton Kutcher and Actor P. Diddy on stage at The 2003 MTV Movie Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on May 31, 2003 in Los Angeles, California.