It doesn’t get much wilder than 2009.

So, let’s see what the night brings!

The 40th annual VMAs will be held in New York on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 8 P.M. ## More on this

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It doesn’t get much wilder than 2009.

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Madonna on an MTV stage wearing a bridal-themed outfit with lace gloves, heart-patterned skirt, a "Boy Toy" belt, jewelry, and curly hair

A person in a suit poses for photographers and journalists on a red carpet at an event. The person's name is not known

Andy Warhol in a dark suit sits at a table with an ice bucket and drinks. He is smiling at someone hidden under a black cloth

Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham, Mick Fleetwood, Christine McVie, and John McVie pose together at the MTV Video Music Awards, all dressed in formal attire

Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper on stage with an award. Rod wears a leather jacket, and Cyndi wears a sequined dress

George Michael holding a trophy, wearing a patterned jacket with a solid-colored shirt and sunglasses

An actor in an elaborate historical costume and wig holds a fan on stage, wearing a regal dress, surrounded by other actors in period attire

Prince performing on stage with a yellow outfit and holding a guitar, dancers in colorful costumes surround him

Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl of Nirvana performing on stage, with Kurt singing and playing guitar, Krist on bass, and Dave on drums in the background

Dave Grohl, RuPaul in a polka dot dress, Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love holding Frances Bean Cobain, and Pat Smear stand together smiling for a photo

Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley share a kiss on stage. Jackson sports a military-style outfit while Presley wears a sleek black dress

Michael Jackson performs passionately on stage, wearing a white, loose-fitting shirt and black pants, with a hand outstretched and a microphone headset

Three musicians performing on stage with guitars; the lead singer in a striped shirt and hat

Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Melanie Brown, Geri Halliwell, and Melanie Chisholm pose on the red carpet in stylish, individualized outfits, pointing at the camera

Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston on stage, both wearing elegant, form-fitting dresses with deep necklines, smiling and speaking at an event

Britney Spears performs on stage, wearing a sparkly crop top and black pants, with dancers in white outfits. A clock is visible in the background

Eminem stands in front of a large group of look-alikes dressed similarly, all wearing white shirts and gray pants, outside Radio City Music Hall

Britney Spears on stage at a performance, wearing a green and blue outfit with a large python draped around her shoulders. She is surrounded by audience members

Eminem accepts an award from Christina Aguilera on stage at a 2002 music award show. Eminem is wearing a tracksuit and yellow cap; Christina wears a crop top and shorts

Britney Spears and Madonna share a kiss on stage during a performance, with Christina Aguilera standing to the right

Stevie Wonder, Vanessa Paradis, and Lenny Kravitz are smiling together. Lenny is holding a guitar

Shakira performs energetically on stage, wearing a beaded bra top and hip scarf, holding a microphone, with musical instruments in the background

Justin Timberlake in a grey suit and tie, and Timbaland in a black suit, performing on stage with microphones

Britney Spears performs on stage in a glittery outfit, surrounded by backup dancers in similar attire, creating an energetic and dynamic scene

Rihanna performs on stage, wearing a unique, structured black top with metallic accents, holding the microphone and gesturing with her hand

Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift while she holds a VMA award on stage

Lady Gaga holds a trophy, wearing a dress made of meat and platform boots, while speaking on stage at an event

Beyoncé, in a sequined blazer over a white shirt and black pants, is smiling and holding her pregnant belly at an event

Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, and Liam Payne standing on stage at an award show holding a trophy, with fans cheering

Robin Thicke, in a black-and-white striped suit, and Miley Cyrus, in a revealing outfit with her tongue out, performing onstage with fans' hands raised

Jay-Z and Beyoncé embrace on stage, with Jay-Z holding their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, who wears a dress. Beyoncé is in a sequin bodysuit holding a microphone

Kanye West and Taylor Swift share a moment on stage at an event. Kanye is wearing a casual outfit, and Taylor is in a sparkly, patterned dress

Drake in a suit and Rihanna in a stylish, belted gown, stand on stage at an award ceremony. Drake is speaking into a microphone and holding a trophy

Five performers in metallic outfits stand on a stage platform with dramatic lighting during a live performance

Jennifer Lopez holds an award and speaks into a microphone, dressed in a stylish, deep V-neck outfit during a public event

Bruno Mars performs energetically in a yellow tracksuit on stage. A large crowd cheers him on from the background

Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga perform on stage, both wearing purple futuristic costumes and black masks. Lady Gaga holds a microphone

Person in a hooded outfit performs energetically on stage, raising both arms, while holding a microphone. Audience’s hands are visible in the foreground

Taylor Swift stands on stage holding a trophy, wearing an elegant, embellished dress, surrounded by applauding people

Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Justin Timberlake stand on stage in suits at an award show

Selena Gomez and Rema side by side Karol G and Nicki Minaj

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