NEW YORK, New York -- Since its beginning in 1984, the MTV Video Music Awards have been a reliable source for classic, sometimes crazy, moments from the biggest names in pop music.
Tonight, the show takes Manhattan for its latest night of surprises.
But first, from Madonna's wedding dress to Britney's big comeback, Access Hollywood has tallied up 10 of the ceremony's most memorable moments through the years.
more »GLENDALE, Calif. -- Michael Jackson's friends and family bid farewell to the King of Pop at Forest Lawn Memorial Park & Mortuary in Glendale, Calif., on Thursday evening.
Dozens of stars including Elizabeth Taylor, Macaulay Culkin and his girlfriend, Mila Kunis, the Reverend Al Sharpton, Corey Feldman, Barry Bonds, Miko Brando, Michael's ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley and Chris Tucker joined the pop star's family at a service held in the outdoors as the superstar was laid to rest.
more »LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Michael Jackson's friends and family have gathered to bid farewell to the King of Pop at Forest Lawn Memorial Park & Mortuary in Glendale, California.
Dozens of stars including Elizabeth Taylor, Macaulay Culkin and his girlfriend, Mila Kunis, the Reverend Al Sharpton, Corey Feldman, Miko Brando, Michael's ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley and Chris Tucker are seated among Michael's family at a service being held in the outdoors.
The ceremony, which is just starting, was originally due to begin at 7 PM and was scheduled to last just one hour.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Madonna paid tribute to Michael Jackson at her London O2 arena show on Saturday when an MJ impersonator hit the stage for a dance. But Access Hollywood has learned that a real collaboration between the two pop stars could have taken place on that very stage, had Michael made it to the venue for his string of 50 concert dates.
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Lisa Marie Presley thinks that Michael Jackson knew he was "going to end up like" her legendary father, Elvis Presley.
In an emotional post on her MySpace celebrity blog, Lisa Marie - who was married to Michael from May 1994 to January 1996 (when she filed for divorce) -- said that the King of Pop feared dying like the King of Rock 'n' Roll.
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His ex-wife says they both "predicted" his death; she feels she "failed" him more »
"This is such a massive loss on so many levels," she says of her ex husband more »
BURBANK, Calif. -- The shocking death of Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, at age 50, surprised the world on Thursday - and the stars are sharing their grief.
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"I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words. Divinity brought our souls together on 'The Wiz' and allowed us to do what we were able to throughout the 80's. To this day, the music we created together on 'Off The Wall,' 'Thriller' and 'Bad' is played in every corner of the world and the reason for that is because he had it all...talent, grace, professionalism and dedication. He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him."
-- Quincy Jones, producer of "Off The Wall," "Thriller" and "Bad"
More friends' memories... after the jump.
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