20 Photos from the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards You Need to Relive Right Now

01of 20TAYLOR SWIFT, KATY PERRY & MILEY CYRUSKevin Mazur/WireImageThe trio keeps each other close before heading inside.

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TAYLOR SWIFT, KATY PERRY & MILEY CYRUS

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The trio keeps each other close before heading inside.

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PETE WENTZ & ASHLEE SIMPSON

03of 20CORBIN BLEU, ASHLEY TISDALE, VANESSA HUDGENS & ZAC EFRONJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicOn the heels of theirHigh School Musicalsuccess, the cast attends the annual ceremony.

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CORBIN BLEU, ASHLEY TISDALE, VANESSA HUDGENS & ZAC EFRON

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On the heels of theirHigh School Musicalsuccess, the cast attends the annual ceremony.

04of 20BRITNEY SPEARSSteve Granitz/WireImageThe pop star takes home three Moon Men for her song “Piece of Me.”

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BRITNEY SPEARS

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The pop star takes home three Moon Men for her song “Piece of Me.”

05of 20CHACE CRAWFORDChris Polk/FilmMagicTheGossip Girlactor (and his iconic hair) wastes no time in teaching us the proper way to smize.

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CHACE CRAWFORD

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TheGossip Girlactor (and his iconic hair) wastes no time in teaching us the proper way to smize.

06of 20CHRISTINA AGUILERASteve Granitz/WireImageThe songstress takes a look back on the red carpet.

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CHRISTINA AGUILERA

The songstress takes a look back on the red carpet.

07of 20CIARAFrederick M. Brown/GettyThe star, who served as presenter that night, debuted a a full bob.

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CIARA

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The star, who served as presenter that night, debuted a a full bob.

08of 20DEMI LOVATOJeffrey Mayer/WireImageWearing a gray bandage dress, the singer puts her megawatt smile on display.

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DEMI LOVATO

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Wearing a gray bandage dress, the singer puts her megawatt smile on display.

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DJ AM & TRAVIS BARKER

10of 20JONAH HILL & SHIA LABEOUFChris Polk/FilmMagicSpotted: Hill and LaBeouf sharing a candid moment.

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JONAH HILL & SHIA LABEOUF

Spotted: Hill and LaBeouf sharing a candid moment.

11of 20BRITNEY SPEARS & RUSSELL BRANDChris Polk/FilmMagicThe singer poses alongside the show’s host.

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BRITNEY SPEARS & RUSSELL BRAND

The singer poses alongside the show’s host.

12of 20LIL WAYNESteve Granitz/WireImageThe rapper makes his way down the red carpet at the VMAs, where he performed a medley of “DontGetIt,” “Misunderstood,” “A Milli” and “Got Money” with Leona Lewis and T-Pain.

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LIL WAYNE

The rapper makes his way down the red carpet at the VMAs, where he performed a medley of “DontGetIt,” “Misunderstood,” “A Milli” and “Got Money” with Leona Lewis and T-Pain.

13of 20NICK, JOE & KEVIN JONASJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicThe Jonas Brothers keep their audience captivated.

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NICK, JOE & KEVIN JONAS

The Jonas Brothers keep their audience captivated.

14of 20KANYE WESTJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicThe rapper means serious business ahead of his “Love Lockdown” performance.

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KANYE WEST

The rapper means serious business ahead of his “Love Lockdown” performance.

15of 20THE CAST OFTWILIGHTKevin Winter/GettyRobert Pattinson, Cam Gigandet, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart join host Russell Brand on stage to introduce Paramore.

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THE CAST OFTWILIGHT

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Robert Pattinson, Cam Gigandet, Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart join host Russell Brand on stage to introduce Paramore.

16of 20LAUREN CONRADKevin Mazur/WireImageThe Hillsalumna strikes a pose on the red carpet.

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LAUREN CONRAD

The Hillsalumna strikes a pose on the red carpet.

17of 20SAMANTHA RONSON & LINDSAY LOHANKevin Mazur/WireImageThe then-girlfriends sit next to each other for the duration of the awards show.

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SAMANTHA RONSON & LINDSAY LOHAN

The then-girlfriends sit next to each other for the duration of the awards show.

18of 20PARIS HILTON & BENJI MADDENFrederick M. Brown/GettyBack when they were dating, the heiress and rocker attended the VMAs together.

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PARIS HILTON & BENJI MADDEN

Back when they were dating, the heiress and rocker attended the VMAs together.

19of 20PINKJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicAll eyes are on Pink as she greets fans.

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PINK

All eyes are on Pink as she greets fans.

20of 20T.I. & RIHANNAKevin Mazur/WireImageThe musicians feel the love following their “Live Your Life” performance.

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T.I. & RIHANNA

The musicians feel the love following their “Live Your Life” performance.

source: people.com