It's been a decade since Britney Spears, Madonna and Christina Aguilera shared that famous kiss during the VMAs back in 2003. And that moment hasn't lost any of its awe-inspiring luster in the years since. In fact, a new crop of pop princesses, including VMA-nominated Selena Gomez, are still dazzled by that unforgettable moment.

"Yes! That's amazing! I think I was 11. I was exactly 11 years old," she recalled about seeing the performance, which included Britney and Xtina dressed up as brides, joined by Madge done up like a groom, and all three singing Madonna's 1984 hit "Like a Virgin" before transitioning into "Hollywood." Post-kiss, they were also joined by Missy Elliott.

Of course, it wasn't the medley that had everyone buzzing that year — and all these years later — but the fact that Brit, Christina and Madonna kissed right there on live TV from Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Britney-phile Gomez added, "I am obsessed with Britney. I loved everything about it. I was obsessed. I was into it."

So, if Gomez got the call to put on a similar performance with Spears, would she take her up on the offer? "Um, yes! I'm just gonna be real ... yes!" she responded.

Ariana Grande Remembers The Britney-Madonna-Xtina Kiss!

Gomez is slated to appear at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday. She's up for Best Song of the Summer, where she's competing against One Direction's "Best Song Ever" (currently sitting at #1) and Miley Cyrus' "We Can't Stop" (at #2). Gomez's "Come & Get It" ...

Sunday night is shaping up to be a career highpoint for Robin Thicke. Not only is he going into the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards with three nominations and a highly-anticipated performance, but he also got a last-minute endorsement from a showbiz veteran who knows all about enjoying the spotlight.

"Hi everybody, I know you're excited to hear 'Blurred Lines.' Me too and, yes, I hear there's a video out on that now. Imust make a point to see that," said Robin's dad, "Growing Pains" star and TV veteran Alan Thicke in a special message to his son thataired on Friday night's MTV's All Access Live Experience, during which Thicke debuted his new video for ?

"I'm personally pulling for Robin Thicke at the VMAs," added proud papa. "Because, well, he's been like a son to me." Alan also revealed that his offspring suggested he wear some reflective aviator shades for his pep talk video and wondered if he was as cool as he was supposed to be. (We think you totally nailed it Dr. Seaver!)

"I am so proud of you, so excited for you," said the senior Thicke. "I love you madly, go get 'em my boy!"

Who will reign supreme at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards? Find out live on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT on MTV!

Roar if you're ready for the VMAs!

Katy Perry is on her way to the 2013 Video Music Awards, ready to close Sunday night's show after performers like Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke have graced the stage. And of course, she has to do it in style.

The Prism singer revealed her blinged-out microphone for her VMA performance on Instagram Friday (August 23) night. It's all-gold — much like her giant metallic semi — and brass-knuckled, with bold, cherry-red letters spelling out "ROAR" on each ring. Here's to hoping Perry won't knock anyone out!

Bedazzled mics aren't new to Katy. Remember her shiny rainbow mic or her American flag jewels on her Obama rally mic?

Fans, who recently unlocked lyrics to two Katy songs, gushed over the prop, with one fan tweeting, "I dare you to punch me with that new mic yew got."

"This sounds like a set up," Katy responded.

"@katyperry THAT IS THE MOST DOPE MIC EVA. #ROAR baby ROAR! #NOSLEEPTILLBROOKLYN," kirstenstucki said.

"SO EXCITED for ur performance & ur mic is EVERYTHING !! That's one of the coolest mics i've ever seen <3 xxx," yasminR_xx said.

Sexy female football players, mini monster trucks, barely-there bikinis, giant jars of caviar, a cotton candy-covered dancer and verses from Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz. Oh, and Robin Thicke taking his shirt off for a change.

Add it all up and you have VMA-nominated? Thicke's latest dose of irresistible eye candy: "Give It 2 U." On the eve of his performance at Sunday's 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, Thicke sat down with MTV News' Sway Calloway to debut the clip for his second single from Blurred Lines on MTV's All Access Live Experience, sharing the story behind the video and revealing that his son is the real star.

And if you thought "Blurred Lines" was a party out of control, well, Thicke has definitely upped his game for the sequel. Imagine the sexiest halftime show ever and you'll get a flavor of what Thicke and director Diane Martel have cooked up for an encore.

It opens with a spirit squad taking the field, along with the aforementioned shirtless Thicke, flanked by a woman covered in bags of cotton candy and tiny parade floats. In addition to The Stingettes, Alabama State University's dance team, Thicke and wife Paula Patton's son, Julian Fuego, shows off his fancy dancemoves at mid-field, proving that it's definitely all in the genes.

From there you see, in quick succession: Thicke grabbing a taste of cotton candy, a naked guy dancing through the frame, giant dancing rolls of $100 bills and champagne bottles, more cheerleaders and additional mini floats with after-hours themes.

By the time 2 ...

The 2013 Video Music Awards are now only three days away, and it's safe to say we've lined up one of the most impressive performer lineups in VMA history: Lady Gaga, Kanye West, Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke and more. If we only had a glimpse at those rehearsals... Luckily, there are little things called Instagram and Twitter.

For the most part, our roster of VMA performers has been pretty hush-hush when it comes to sharing behind-the-scenes pics, but a few musicians have been getting decidedly snap-happy. Check out a few rehearsal pics from the likes of Miley Cyrus and Austin Mahone below.

Just Bein' Miley Backstage
Miley Cyrus is slated to perform on Sunday at the Video Music Awards, having been nominated for Best Song of the Summer, Best Pop Video and Best Female Video for "We Can't Stop."

Check out some of her decidedly silly backstage snaps below:

Nothing like a good Furry makeout sesh to get the creative juices flowing.

We hope she sports those slippers onstage.

Cyrus's signature hair gets a twist.

Austin Mahone Counts Down
Austin Mahone appears beyond pumped for his VMA pre-show appearance on Sunday — the Artist To Watch has been counting down the days. Publicly. On Instagram. Check out gleeful grams — and more — below.

Watch Mahone count to three!

He gets cryptic with this tweet. What looks insane, Austin? Care to share?

Pics or it didn't happen.

We Stand Here Waiting...
Lady Gaga is primed to open the 2013 Video Music Awards with the first-ever performance of her ARTPOP single "Applause," and we have no idea ...

Everyone knows when step onto the VMA stage, you've got to seize the spotlight. After all, this is your time to shine, your moment to make a memory. And that's especially true if you've been tapped to open the show; not only will you set the tone for the entire evening, but there are two-plus hours of entertainment still to come, and, given the history of the Video Music Awards, well, you know anything can happen (and, more than likely will). So you've got to be great. In front of an audience filled with the most famous people on the planet, and millions of fans watching around the world. No pressure or anything.

It's little wonder, then, that over the past three decades, the VMA's opening slot has produced some of show's most iconic moments: triumphant comebacks, touching tributes, thrilling performances ... not to mention a few infamous missteps that have become the stuff of legend. Regardless, we're still talking about them, and in the lead up to the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, we're taking a look back at the most memorable opening moments in VMA history.

In the early days (you know, the '80s) the opening slot of the show was generally reserved for the hosts — who can forget Dan Akroyd and Bette Midler rising from the Radio City stage dressed as astronauts at the first-ever VMAs, or Eddie Murphy's epic menagerie of sweaters in 1985? — while the real moments took place later (like, Madonna's decade-defining "Like a Virgin" performance, which occurred some 40 minutes into the ...