Reliving the iconic 2003 VMA kiss: Madonna, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera's unforgettable TV moment

The 2003 VMA held a lot of surprises for audiences, the biggest one beginning with a passionate kiss being shared between Madonna, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera after performing Madonna's classic hit 'Like a Virgin.'

This led to the audience erupting and the camera quickly cut to Justin Timberlake, Britney Spears’s recent ex, who did not look that happy with what he had just witnessed.

The kiss also caused an uproar around the world and was seen as a powerful statement for the LGBTQ community, which saw the moment as validation.

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Witnessing three of the biggest pop stars on the planet kiss on a public forum was a cultural milestone and challenged the mainstream media's ideas of what is acceptable.

While Madonna, Britney Spears, and Christina Aguilera were no strangers to controversy, the kiss was a powerfull and proactive statement that challenged social norms of the times and was praised by many members of the LGBTQ community.

The 2003 VMA was an important moment not only in pop cultural history but also cultural history as it brought breakdown a lot of barriers and opened up a lot of discussions.

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As for the 2023 VMA show, it will be held today at the Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, and will be hosted by Niki Minaj.

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