Don’t Miss The VMAs!

With only days to go until the biggest party of the year kicks off, it's time to give you the low down on all the ways you can get involved with the ‘2011 MTV Video Music Awards!’

First up, tune in to MTV from 10am AEST to see the LIVE broadcast of the ‘2011 VMA Pre-Show,’ where guest host Selena Gomez will be rubbing shoulders with the stars and spilling the goss on all the breaking news straight from the black carpet.

Over on Twitter our MTV Stylist Georgia Ashdown will be providing a running commentary as the celebs strut their stuff, so make sure you follow us @MTVAustralia with the hashtag #VMASTYLE. We’ll also be sharing the fashion fabulosity on our Facebook page.

Then it’s time for the main event! The iconic award show will hit our screens from 11am (AEST) and features a stellar line-up of performers including Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Lil Wayne, Adele, Chris Brown, Pitbull and Ne-Yo as well as a stack of celebrity guests, presenters and nominees!

Mtv.com.au will be bringing you all the news as it happens alongside the hottest pics from MTV’s night-of-nights. And as always, we’ll be keeping you in the loop with posts on our Facebook page as well as on Twitter using the hashtag #MTVVMAS. Plus, if you’re out and about on the big day remember you can keep up with all the goss using our MTV News app for iPhone!

Don’t miss the ‘2011 MTV Video Music Awards!’ live from LA’s Nokia Theatre right here on MTV Australia – Monday August 29 from 10am (AEST)!

In the meantime, check out all the biggest and best bits from past VMA shows in the gallery below!

Photos | VMA Moments In Time

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2009 - Kanye West welcomes Taylor Swift to heartbreak at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

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2009 - Kanye West welcomes Taylor Swift to heartbreak at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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2009 - Another saucy Lady Gaga moment at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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2009 - Lady Gaga and Kermit during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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2009 - A group of smooth criminals pay tribute to Michael Jackson at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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2008 - Tokio Hotel accept the "Best New Artist" award at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. Better yet, Lauren Conrad handed it to them.
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2008 - 2008 MTV Video Music Awards host Russell Brand finds himself drawn to the mysterious young stars of the upcoming 'Twilight' film.
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2007 - Even Chris Brown is blown away by Rhianna's performance of 'Umbrella' when the two share a stage at the VMAs.
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2006 - Steve-O and Bam Margera of the Jackass crew present the Moonmen
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2005 - Kelly Clarkson closes the show with a wet rendition of "Since U Been Gone"
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2004 - Best Male Video-winner Usher warms up the Magic City crowd with a soaking wet solo performance.
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2004 - Lenny Kravitz joins Stevie Wonder in backing up Alicia Keys on "If I Ain't Got You."
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2003 - Things always heat up when Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and Madonna perform together.
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2003 - Who can forget 2003's infamous kiss between Britney Spears and Madonna? Christina Aguilera waits her turn, just outside the frame.
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2003 - Beyonce happily accepts the Moonman for Best R&B Artist of 2003
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2002 - Pink is "too drunk" to give an acceptance speech for Best Dance Video-winning song "Get The Party Started."
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2002 - Presenter Christina Aguilera discovers that her scarf can double as (most of) a top.
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2001 - The increasingly naked Britney Spears gets sexy with a major python while performing her 2001 hit, "I'm a Slave 4 U."
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2000 - B-girl Jennifer Lopez shows some skin as she gushes over her Moonman for Best Dance Video, "Waiting For Tonight."
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2000 - Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera prove there is no bad blood between the reigning queen of bleached blonde pop as they present the final award together.
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2000 - Justin Timberlake and the rest of the boys from *NSYNC perform a medley of their big hits after accepting three Moonmen
1999 - That thing she does wins Lauryn Hill four Moonmen and a whole world of fans. Here she celebrates with an unforgettable VMA performance.
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1999 - A new era dawns as 1999's Best New Artist-winner, Eminem, collects his Moonman and greets his public.
1998 - Lenny Kravitz and a blue-haired Gwen Stefani rock the stage.
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1997 - Posh Spice, aka Victoria Beckham, croons along with Scary, Sporty and the girls o the song, "Say You'll Be There."
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1996 - James Iha, D'arcy Wretzky, Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin of The Smashing Pumpkins clean up in '96 with five Moonmen for Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness.
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1996 - The Moonman takes the audience on a tour of his hometown, space, with a little help from a couple of Russian cosmonauts.
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1995 - Janet Jackson shares the award for Best Dance Video ("Scream") with her brother, Michael.
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1994 - The kiss that rocked the entertainment world: Michael Jackson and then wife Lisa-Marie Presley share a smooch as they open up the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards.
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1993 - Living legends George Clinton (Parliament), Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre present the Best R&B Video Moonman at the 1993 VMAs.
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1993 - Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers lives up to the band's madman reputation, swallowing a banana as Flea and the Mad Hatter go on with the show.
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1993 - Pearl Jam bring 'King Jeremy the wicked' up to help them accept the Moonman for Best Video of the Year.
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1992 - Kurt Cobain narrowly averts a wardrobe malfunction as Nirvana accepts the Best Alternative Video for "In Bloom" at the 1993 VMAs.
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1992 - Axl Rose greets the audience as he, Slash and the rest of Guns N' Roses receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Moonman.
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1991 - With nothing more than a glance, Lenny Kravitz reminds us to love and rub a dub, as he presents a Moonman at the '91 VMAs.
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1991 - Breakthrough album Out Of Time's commercial success is sealed when R.E.M. pick up six Moonmen at the '91 VMAs.
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1991 - Mariah Carey blows away the 1991 VMA crowd with her performance of "Emotions."
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1991 - C.C. DeVille and Bret Michaels of Poison bring the house down with a blistering rendition of "Talk Dirty to Me" at the '91 VMAs.
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1991 - Bon Jovi peers out from under an otter as he receives the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for 1991.
1990 - The ever-shocking Madonna channels Marie Antoinette in her highly stylized performance of "Vogue."
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1989 - DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince stare lustfully into the audience while accepting their Best Rap Video Moonman for "Parents Just Don't Understand."
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1989 - Madonna opens the 1989 VMAs with a provocative performance of "Express Yourself.
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1988 - Peter Gabriel presents Michael Jackson with the highly sought-after Video Vanguard Award, an honor which was later renamed after him.
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1988 - Michael Hutchence of INXS thanks the fans, after winning four awards for 1988 hit "Need You Tonight/Mediate."
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1987 - As MTV Australia VJ Richard Wilkins takes his turn at the mic, it becomes clear that he's all business in the front, a party in the back and a zebra on the shoulders.
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1986 - Whitney Houston, a striking new talent, basks in the glow of her Best Female Video win for "How Will I Know?"
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1985 - Cher watches the show from underneath a pile of hair.
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1984 - Madonna performs "Like a Virgin" at the 1984 VMA
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1984 - The Moonmen land at the very first Video Music Awards, held at New York's Radio City Music Hall.

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2009 - Kanye West welcomes Taylor Swift to heartbreak at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

2009 - Kanye West welcomes Taylor Swift to heartbreak at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

2009 - Another saucy Lady Gaga moment at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

2009 - Lady Gaga and Kermit during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

2009 - A group of smooth criminals pay tribute to Michael Jackson at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

2008 - Tokio Hotel accept the "Best New Artist" award at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. Better yet, Lauren Conrad handed it to them.

2008 - 2008 MTV Video Music Awards host Russell Brand finds himself drawn to the mysterious young stars of the upcoming 'Twilight' film.

2007 - Even Chris Brown is blown away by Rhianna's performance of 'Umbrella' when the two share a stage at the VMAs.

2006 - Steve-O and Bam Margera of the Jackass crew present the Moonmen

2005 - Kelly Clarkson closes the show with a wet rendition of "Since U Been Gone"

2004 - Best Male Video-winner Usher warms up the Magic City crowd with a soaking wet solo performance.

2004 - Lenny Kravitz joins Stevie Wonder in backing up Alicia Keys on "If I Ain't Got You."

2003 - Things always heat up when Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, and Madonna perform together.

2003 - Who can forget 2003's infamous kiss between Britney Spears and Madonna? Christina Aguilera waits her turn, just outside the frame.

2003 - Beyonce happily accepts the Moonman for Best R&B Artist of 2003

2002 - Pink is "too drunk" to give an acceptance speech for Best Dance Video-winning song "Get The Party Started."

2002 - Presenter Christina Aguilera discovers that her scarf can double as (most of) a top.

2001 - The increasingly naked Britney Spears gets sexy with a major python while performing her 2001 hit, "I'm a Slave 4 U."

2000 - B-girl Jennifer Lopez shows some skin as she gushes over her Moonman for Best Dance Video, "Waiting For Tonight."

2000 - Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera prove there is no bad blood between the reigning queen of bleached blonde pop as they present the final award together.

2000 - Justin Timberlake and the rest of the boys from *NSYNC perform a medley of their big hits after accepting three Moonmen

1999 - That thing she does wins Lauryn Hill four Moonmen and a whole world of fans. Here she celebrates with an unforgettable VMA performance.

1999 - A new era dawns as 1999's Best New Artist-winner, Eminem, collects his Moonman and greets his public.

1998 - Lenny Kravitz and a blue-haired Gwen Stefani rock the stage.

1997 - Posh Spice, aka Victoria Beckham, croons along with Scary, Sporty and the girls o the song, "Say You'll Be There."

1996 - James Iha, D'arcy Wretzky, Billy Corgan and Jimmy Chamberlin of The Smashing Pumpkins clean up in '96 with five Moonmen for Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness.

1996 - The Moonman takes the audience on a tour of his hometown, space, with a little help from a couple of Russian cosmonauts.

1995 - Janet Jackson shares the award for Best Dance Video ("Scream") with her brother, Michael.

1994 - The kiss that rocked the entertainment world: Michael Jackson and then wife Lisa-Marie Presley share a smooch as they open up the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards.

1993 - Living legends George Clinton (Parliament), Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre present the Best R&B Video Moonman at the 1993 VMAs.

1993 - Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers lives up to the band's madman reputation, swallowing a banana as Flea and the Mad Hatter go on with the show.

1993 - Pearl Jam bring 'King Jeremy the wicked' up to help them accept the Moonman for Best Video of the Year.

1992 - Kurt Cobain narrowly averts a wardrobe malfunction as Nirvana accepts the Best Alternative Video for "In Bloom" at the 1993 VMAs.

1992 - Axl Rose greets the audience as he, Slash and the rest of Guns N' Roses receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Moonman.

1991 - With nothing more than a glance, Lenny Kravitz reminds us to love and rub a dub, as he presents a Moonman at the '91 VMAs.

1991 - Breakthrough album Out Of Time's commercial success is sealed when R.E.M. pick up six Moonmen at the '91 VMAs.

1991 - Mariah Carey blows away the 1991 VMA crowd with her performance of "Emotions."

1991 - C.C. DeVille and Bret Michaels of Poison bring the house down with a blistering rendition of "Talk Dirty to Me" at the '91 VMAs.

1991 - Bon Jovi peers out from under an otter as he receives the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for 1991.

1990 - The ever-shocking Madonna channels Marie Antoinette in her highly stylized performance of "Vogue."

1989 - DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince stare lustfully into the audience while accepting their Best Rap Video Moonman for "Parents Just Don't Understand."

1989 - Madonna opens the 1989 VMAs with a provocative performance of "Express Yourself.

1988 - Peter Gabriel presents Michael Jackson with the highly sought-after Video Vanguard Award, an honor which was later renamed after him.

1988 - Michael Hutchence of INXS thanks the fans, after winning four awards for 1988 hit "Need You Tonight/Mediate."

1987 - As MTV Australia VJ Richard Wilkins takes his turn at the mic, it becomes clear that he's all business in the front, a party in the back and a zebra on the shoulders.

1986 - Whitney Houston, a striking new talent, basks in the glow of her Best Female Video win for "How Will I Know?"

1985 - Cher watches the show from underneath a pile of hair.

1984 - Madonna performs "Like a Virgin" at the 1984 VMA

1984 - The Moonmen land at the very first Video Music Awards, held at New York's Radio City Music Hall.