Over the weekend, Kanye West made headlines after acting like a spoiled brat at the 2009 VMAs and attacking Taylor Swift on stage.
On this day in 1984, MTV aired the first edition of its now notorious Video Music Awards, so we’re taking a look at some VMA highlights in today’s music quiz.
Test your VMA knowledge with today’s music quiz. Good luck!
1. Which comedian was “banned for life” from MTV after his foul-mouthed performance at the 1989 VMAs?
2. Currently making news for his failed adoption attempt, in 1992 Elton John performed a song with a hair-metal band on the VMAs. Which band? Which song?
3. In 1994, these newlyweds made headlines after kissing during the VMA broadcast. Name them.
4. In 2003, the Madonna made headlines after performing a song that found her dressed as a groom kissing several “brides.” Name the brides.
5. In 2009, this wigged singer faked her death during her live performance and then won the Best New Artist award, which she dedicated her prize to “God and the gays.” Name her.
QUIZ ANSWERS (and VIDEOS):
1. Andrew Dice Clay
2. Guns’n'Roses, the song was “November Rain.”
3. Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley
4. Madonna raised eyebrows after kissing Britney Spears (although she also kissed Christina Aguilera
5. Lady Gaga won the award. She faked being smashed by a chandelier during her performance of “Paparazzi” (below)
BELOW: Elton John and Guns’n'Roses perform together at the 1992 VMAs.
BELOW: Lady Gaga’s performance of “Paparazzi” at the 2009 VMAs.
