Why? Britney Spears picked up the first VMA of her career and won the ultimate prize: Video of the Year, the Jonas Brothers flooded the streets of New York with screaming fans, Pink tossed a dude down a flight of steps, Weezy nearly lost his pants and host Russell Brand told a bunch of dirty jokes. Stars also went funk and sported their own rock-star style.


PARIS HILTON in full-skirted hot pink Miu Miu dress, accessories from her own lines and long blonde curls.
RIHANNA paired her layered and gilded bustier dress with white T-strap pumps that match a new platinum streak in her cropped do.


BRITNEY SPEARS in a glittering vintage Atelier Versace dress, Platt jewels and Jimmy Choo heels.
MILEY CYRUS in black pailette-covered dress and patent gladiator sandals.

PUSSYCAT DOLLS in sync in shades of pale peaches and glittering silver accents.


SOLANGE in a tiered pink trapeze dress and ruffled green heels.
HEIDI MONTAG in a black sequined minidress and studded peep-toe booties.


KATY PERRY in satin hot pants-look from vintage stores.
LAUREN CONRAD in a plunging white Pogah hand-painted minidress and soft braided updo.


LINDSAY LOHAN in a second-skin satin dress and dramatic waves at the VMAs.
MEL B in a beaded and sequined minidress.


ASHLEY TISDALE in a sparkling white Roberto Cavalli minidress, H. Stern jewels and Sergio Rossi sandals.
TAYLOR SWIFT in a ballerina-inspired beige frock and metallic accessories.


CHRISTINA AGUILERA in a lace and beaded Roberto Cavalli gown and Stephen Webster jewels.
CIARA in crystal-encrusted Dolce & Gabbana dress, Jimmy Choo clutch and Christian Louboutin heels.

PINK in boldly striped Alexis LaMontagne gown, accessorized with Neil Lane jewels.
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