Two years after her controversial performance with Robin Thicke, the 22-year-old singer took on the role of hosting the awards show and managed to push the envelope even further. Despite the broadcast being delayed to censor any explicit content, Miley still found a way to shock viewers by exposing her bare breast on national television. Watch the video below for more details.
Despite the censors in place to prevent explicit content, Miley Cyrus found a way to push the boundaries during her live performance at the MTV VMAs. In a brief moment while changing backstage, she accidentally exposed her bare breast on national television, much to the shock of viewers. To add to the drama, she also engaged in a heated argument with fellow singer Nicki Minaj on live TV. Despite the best efforts of the censorship team, Miley managed to slip past the rules and make headlines for her controversial behavior yet again.
The taste of success was quite satisfying for the singer who marked the occasion by lighting a joint backstage following her drug-themed performance.
Miley appeared calm and at ease as she unwound after her eventful evening at the VMAs. She was seen blowing kisses, seemingly content with how the night had gone.
Guess who made a triumphant comeback on Sunday night? It’s none other than Miley, who took the stage as the host of the MTV VMAs.
Going all out: In the last live show of the evening, Miley made sure to push the limits and deliver a bold and provocative performance.
During her acceptance speech for Best Hip-Hop video, Nicki Minaj took a moment to address comments made by the event’s emcee just a few days prior. The rapper encouraged the audience to mimic her lewd behavior by sticking out their tongues, before calling out the emcee with the words: “And now back to this b**** that had a lot to say to me in the press. What’s good?” Miley Cyrus, who was on a separate platform on stage, responded by reminding everyone that they’re all in the same industry and that the medaoften manipulates things. She then added a congratulatory message to Nicki.
Drama ensued when Miley Cyrus, known for her hit “Wrecking Ball,” engaged in a heated argument live on TV with rapper Nicki Minaj.
What’s the secret to outdoing yourself? Miley went all out with her fashion choices in an apparent attempt to surpass her previous looks on the show.
As she made her grand entrance, Miley ensured to add a psychedelic touch to the show. Despite her microphone being cut off, Nicki could still be seen yelling at her. In response, Miley mentioned that she had overcome losses in the past. The argument stemmed from a recent interview Miley gave to the New York Times where she stated that she believed Minaj acted selfishly during a Twitter feud with Taylor Swift. The feud began after Nicki expressed her anger on Twitter for not being nominated in more categories at the VMAs, which prompted Taylor to respond. However, the two artists resolved their issues by performing together at the VMAs on Sunday. Clearly, Miley and Nicki have some unresolved issues to work through.
Going beyond boundaries: A bold individual raised the bar for revealing attire on television.
I spy with my little eye a new costume change! This time, the outfit featured two eyeballs as a bra and a pair of lips as the bottom piece.
Miley Cyrus seemed to play a part in the trippy background visuals as they consistently showcased psychedelic patterns. Earlier on, during the event, Miley shared the stage with Rita Ora and a group of performers dressed in costumes. She urged everyone present to say ‘marijuana!’ before taking a selfie with a selfie stick and quipped, ‘Ellen, you’ve got nothing on this!’ This was in reference to Ellen DeGeneres’ Oscar selfie which became one of the most popular Twitter posts that year. Whereas Miley’s picture featured Ora and Kim Kardashian, Ellen’s included some of the biggest Hollywood names such as Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts.
To say that it was outrageous would be an understatement: The popular singer struggled to keep her modesty intact with a plastic balloon ensemble.
Miley Cyrus gathered a bunch of famous personalities like Rita Ora, Kim Kardashian, and several performers on stage. With her selfie stick, she asked everyone in the audience to say “marijuana” and captured the moment.
Relaxing in the background: While Miley and Kim were busy taking selfies, Kanye West was spotted chilling in the back.
Miley Cyrus made an effort to outdo Ellen DeGeneres’ Oscars selfie and did manage to succeed, albeit with some drawbacks. During the family-friendly show, the pop star began by making a drug reference in her opening minutes. From there on, Miley continued to talk about smoking or ingesting marijuana at every turn. In one skit, she and Tyga even ate marijuana cookies while having a sleepover at Billy Ray Cyrus’ house. Despite the consistent drug references, Miley’s attempt still had some success.
“Get ready for the next reveal!” Miley playfully hinted at one of her daring outfits through a back selfie on Instagram. This came shortly after she posted a revealing nude selfie earlier on in the day.
“I smoke weed,” boasted the celebrity, proudly declaring her use of marijuana.
Miley made headlines with her daring and unconventional antics at an awards show. During one moment, she shouted out to Justin to call her when he’s of legal age before revealing her bodysuit by ripping open her trenchcoat. In another scene, she was seen eating a brownie that contained cannabis with Snoop Dog who claimed it was baked by her mother. She even smoked a joint backstage to celebrate her drug-themed performance once the TV cameras were off. Despite her wild behavior, Miley also reflected on her past experiences at the awards show during her opening monologue. With a tinge of self-deprecation, she acknowledged that the show had not had a host for the past two years and joked that they will probably continue this tradition after tonight.
Acting mysterious: The person who claimed to be a hippie confidently wore platform shoes while teasing Justin Bieber.
Wow, she’s quite bold! This artist is definitely comfortable in her own skin.
Behind the scenes, Miley went through several costume changes throughout the night. In a candid moment, she confessed that despite everything she’s done on the VMA stage, it still wasn’t enough to qualify her to host. She jokingly suggested that maybe MTV didn’t want her to perform and that’s why they made her host instead. One of the biggest surprises of the night was when Kanye West announced his intention to run for president in 2020. After his lengthy speech, where he admitted to smoking marijuana to calm his nerves before going onstage, Miley resumed her hosting duties.
Jared Leto successfully grabbed a photo opportunity with the up-and-coming pop sensation.
It’s inevitable! The duo got intimate and had a close encounter with each other.
Looking back, the singer made a reference to her most daring appearance on a TV show back in 2013 with Robin Thicke. Miley started by exclaiming “Whoa,” and then went on to joke about Kanye’s behavior while under the influence of weed. She also mentioned that she and Kanye share a love for Kim Kardashian and complimented her on her physique, particularly her nipples and flat stomach. However, during the show, Miley also experienced some accidental awkward moments in addition to the scripted ones.
The host was adept at the art of strip tease, effortlessly shedding her garments.
Shimmy: Miley danced away her party outfit.
Enjoying the Limelight: A photo of the emcee in revealing attire was shared by MTV from behind the scenes. Justin Bieber made a successful comeback at the VMAs as a performer and even shed tears during his emotional moment on stage. Miley, who wore a shiny metallic coat with a bodysuit underneath, broke the ice by jokingly saying she was going to keep her jacket on until seeing Justin fly. Despite his reputation as pop’s biggest brat, the 21-year-old singer displayed a vulnerable side as he was overwhelmed with emotions and broke down in tears during his performance, trying to cover his face before completely sobbing on stage.
Just barely making it: Right before intentionally exposing her bare chest, Miley almost lost her sense of decency.
The celebrity shone in a retro-inspired outfit embellished with sequins, evoking the fashion of the 1970s.
As the show began, she made a grand entrance by gliding down a trippy slide onto the stage.
Miley Cyrus made a grand entrance at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. She wore a colorful coat, but stuck to her hosting script instead of flirting with a crying star. Later, she revealed a revealing silver outfit that showed off her assets. As the emcee of the event, Miley needed to shine brighter than the other stars who arrived at the Microsoft Theater. She definitely succeeded in channeling Barbarella with her silver futuristic number.
Power was the one who kept the audience entertained during breaks between performances and awards.
Burner: It appears that the popular musician has found inspiration for their fashion choices from Burning Man, a festival set to begin in the United States on Monday.
Having a blast! The celebrity flaunted her love for keeping the conversation going.
Constantly hustling: Miley Cyrus’ offspring displayed her preferred choreography while performing live.
Miley Cyrus had a close and personal moment with her collaborator Wayne Coyne from The Flaming Lips while cooing. She has made remarkable appearances at the same event previously, and she was ready to outdo herself this time. A few hours before hitting the red carpet, she shared an explicit photo on her Instagram page. The Party In The USA singer posted a completely nude picture of herself on Sunday afternoon. However, Miley did censor some parts by adding pink stars over her exposed breast and crotch area. She captioned the image, informing her 27.5 million followers that she had to get to the VMAs early as she was hosting the event.
Finding the Perfect Match: Miley Cyrus always maintained her playful attitude even when she wasn’t performing live.