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Britney Spears
2001: The pop star gives a sneak peek of her not-that-innocent look in a peekaboo lace mini and strappy sandals before hitting the MTV stage to perform "I'm a Slave 4 U" with a 7-ft. python draped around her shoulders.
2002. The next year, Spears says "Bye Bye Bye" to boyfriend Justin Timberlake and makes it clear she's also officially ditched the squeaky-clean image with a dominatrix-inspired ensemble.
2008: After a disastrous performance at the 2007 VMAs, Spears makes a triumphant return, stepping out in sparkling vintage Atelier Versace to pick up three Moonmen awards.
2011: A soon-to-be-engaged Spears revisits the leather, sequins and boots of past ensembles, in a signficiantly more muted way.
Beyonce
2004: Hot on the heels of her solo success, the star sports a golden bejeweled suit that is short on fabric, long on baring her sexy legs.
2006: Two years later, the singer goes red carpet glam in Atelier Versace, Lorraine Schwartz diamonds – and a hint of her signature sass.
2009: It's legs back on display for the "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" star, who opts for a plunging Roberto Cavalli minidress, black pumps and big statement earrings to pick up three Moonmen, including top honors for Video of the Year.
2011: Previous ensembles couldn't compare to the jaw-dropping impact of Beyoncé's sophisticated orange Lanvin gown, which plays an integral part in her onstage baby announcement.
Lady Gaga
2009: It wouldn't be an awards show without a few Lady Gaga wardrobe changes – but of all the looks this year, it was the face-shrouding lace number that launched a thousand Halloween costumes.
2010: The avant-garde pop star pays tribute to Alexander McQueen in appropriately over-the-top fashion, pairing his glam creation with dip-dyed hair and a golden Mohawk.
2011: Lady Gaga doesn't make an appearance at the show, but her alter ego Jo Calderone does.
Alicia Keys
2001: Part biker babe, part newsboy, all questionable: the singer's debut ensemble at the VMAs definitely does its job, which is to get the newbie songstress on everyone's radar.
2004: A few years later, Keys shows her softer side, gliding down the Miami carpet in a lacy, gilded gown.
2009: It becomes clear the star is hitting her stride. She wears this dotted black mini, fierce heels and a slicked-back bun, a look that feels truest to the star's funky style.
Fergie
2003: In case you'd forgotten her name, the singer sports it down the side of her capri track pants – which coordinate perfectly with her bleach-streaked ponytail and workout gear.
2005: Losing the name tag, but still going for attention-grabbing attire, Fergie channels her inner flamenco dancer in a lemon-lime Rami Kashou creation.
2006: No ruffles, no sweats and no chunky highlights. Fergie Ferg keeps things simple and sexy, though she holds fast to the heavy eyeliner and funky hair that look so good on her.
Katy Perry
2008: Perry's breakout single "I Kissed a Girl" is hot on the charts – but even hotter? The singer's 1940s-inspired halter-and-hot pants ensemble, which plays up her cheeky pinup image to a tee.
2009: A year later, the singer kisses retro goodbye for a futuristic, sparkly mini by The Blonds and coordinating pumps.
2010: One month before tying the knot with naughty Brit Russell Brand, Perry flaunts her wild streak, pairing her Technicolor hair with a Marchesa mini that makes her feel, she says, like an ice skater.
2011: She gives the cutesy costumes a year off, but in 2011 she jumps back into the wacky wardrobe well in an Asian-inspired Atelier Versace number with a matching parasol.
Rihanna
2006: A newcomer on the music scene, Jay-Z's 18-year-old protégé shows off her ingenue style in a flirty white dress and long, curly locks.
2008: What a difference two years make! Crediting her cropped hair for transforming her style, the pop star goes edgy with her look, pairing her Patricia Field bustier with white T-strap Cesare Paciotti pumps.
2010: Continuing to push the fashion limits, the singer takes the plunge in a gold halter dress – all the better to show off her flaming red hair.
Pink
2000: Pink plays up her name – and her tough-girl image – with shocking spiked hair and a wild D&G floor-length coat that tie into the message of her debut album, Can't Take Me Home.
2002: Who's Missundaztood? The punked-out artist, whose stripes, swirled body art and combat boots take her look over the edge.
2008: Recently split from (now back on-again!) hubby Carey Hart, the star is a singular sensation in a flowing striped Alexis LaMontagna gown, Neil Lane jewels and silver locks.
2009: A year later, the singer is clearly in good fashion company in a Balmain mini and Siera diamonds – Shakira wears the same dress that night!
Kanye West
2005: The College Dropout artist graduates with top honors, wearing a jazzy white tuxedo jacket and metallic aviators to pick up his Best Male Video award.
2008: Dressed in a sharp but conservative suit, the ever-controversial West lets the backdrop of fireworks close out that year's show with a bang during his performance of "Love Lockdown."
2010: A year after his Taylor Swift debacle, the risk taker looks fired up to return to the VMA stage dressed in head-to-toe red.
Jennifer Lopez
2000: Jenny from the Block arrives on the arm of then-beau Diddy in a belly-baring white ensemble and Fly Girl-esque bandanna.
2001: Debuting a new man (husband No. 2 Cris Judd) and a new look, the star goes Miami chic and über-sexy in a leopard-print top and thigh-high boots.
2006: Newly wed to soon-to-be ex Marc Anthony, the diva glitters from head to thigh in a turban and matching minidress.
2009: It's back to body-conscious dresses for the star, who wears Louis Vuitton accented with Lorraine Schwartz jewels and Christian Louboutin shoes.
Christina Aguilera
2002: The singer is appropriately "Dirrty," showing so much skin in a denim micromini and teeny halter that host Jimmy Fallon describes the look as "boobs wrapped in a napkin."
2003: Aguilera makes it through the wilderness in a flurry of pink feathers before hitting the stage to perform a medley of "Like a Virgin" and "Hollywood" with Madonna and pop rival Britney Spears.
2006: After skipping the show in '05, Aguilera channels old Hollywood in an elegant beaded gown accented with Marilyn Monroe-inspired curls and oodles of jewels for her comeback.
2008: Two years later, the new mom continues to show herself to be a class act, bringing the drama in a Roberto Cavalli mermaid dress and bold Stephen Webster jewels.
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