The MTV Video Music Awards were an institution long before Justin Bieber, or even Lady Gaga, were born. The first award show took place in September 1984, back when Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” and Michael Jackson’s moonwalk were relatively new sensations. Herbie Hancock dominated the proceedings with his “Rockit” video. Hosts Dan Aykroyd and Bette Midler – fresh from the success of “Ghostbusters” and “Down and Out in Beverly Hills” – set a precedent with cheeky banter. Tonight’s host will be E! talk-show star Chelsea Handler, whose bawdy, lowest-common-denominator humor will be right at home here.
Who are some of your favorites to win?
