<P> The annual VMA ceremony occurs before the end of summer and held either in late August or mid-September, and broadcast live on MTV, along with simulcasts on MTV's sister networks to nullify in - house competition . The first VMA ceremony was held in 1984 at New York City's Radio City Music Hall . The ceremonies are normally held in either New York City or Los Angeles . However, the ceremonies have also been hosted in Miami and Las Vegas . </P> <P> 1984: At the first MTV Video Music Awards in 1984, Madonna performed her hit "Like a Virgin" wearing a combination bustier / wedding gown, including her trademark "Boy Toy" belt . During the performance, she rolled around on the floor, revealing lacy stockings and a garter . Cyndi Lauper spoke in "Exorcist-esque gibberish" to explain the VMA rules right before winning the Best Female video for "Girls Just Want to Have Fun". David Bowie, The Beatles and director Richard Lester were rewarded with the first ever Video Vanguard Award s for their work in pioneering the music video . </P> <P> 1987: At the fourth annual MTV Video Music Awards, Peter Gabriel won 10 awards, including the Video Vanguard Award and Video of the Year for his video "Sledgehammer", holding the VMA record for most Moonmen in a single night . </P> <P> 1988: At the 1988 Video Music Awards Michael Jackson appeared for the first time . A pre-recorded live performance of Bad was shown ." He was also awarded the Video Vanguard Award . </P>

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