<P> Christina Aguilera shocked the audience by wearing a revealing outfit and heavy make - up, with a sexual image contrasting her previous good - girl persona . She was part of an awkward moment at the awards when presenting the Best Male Video Award to Eminem, who had insulted her in 2000 . </P> <P> Avril Lavigne won her first award ever as Best New Artist in a Video, getting the record for the youngest artist so far to win this award at the age of 17 . She kicked off the 2002 VMAs with a "Complicated" / "Sk8er Boi" pre-show performance and together Lisa Marie Presley they gave the award for Best Female Video to P! nk who was under the effects of alcohol during her acceptance speech . </P> <P> Axl Rose unveiled the new lineup of New Guns N' Roses . The band's set was the show's finale, and although the performance was meant to be kept a secret, some New York radio outlets announced the performance earlier in the day . The band played a set consisting of "Welcome to the Jungle", "Madagascar", and "Paradise City". </P> <P> 2003: At the 2003 Video Music Awards, Madonna portrayed a groom kissing her brides, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, on stage . The gender role - reversal and lesbian theme instantly made front - page headlines . The three singers performed a medley of her early hit, "Like a Virgin", and her then latest release, "Hollywood", with a guest rap by Missy Elliott . A quick camera cut to the reaction of Justin Timberlake, who dated Spears until 2002, also gained media attention . The design resembled Madonna's performance of "Like a Virgin" at the 1984 VMAs: the same wedding cake set, wedding dresses and "Boy Toy" belt worn by Madonna in 1984 now adorned Aguilera and Spears . </P>

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