The star later said that the dress was a statement to fight for your rights – that if we didn’t we would be reduced to nothing but the meat on our bones. The star was known for her eccentric, exaggerated tactics, but this one really took the cake, and remains one of the most memorable moments of her career. She caught viewers off guard when she went up on stage donning a gown made entirely of meat. She did, however, win album of the year at the 2010 VMAs. (The highest it ever ranked in the U.S., was #2). Her debut album, The Fame, had produced numerous chart-topping singles and was the #1 album in several countries including big name markets like the U.K., Germany, and Canada.
In 2010, Lady Gaga was perhaps the most talked about artist of the year. Spears would returns to the VMA stage in 2016 and deliver a mind-blowing performance that proved all her critics wrong. It’s worth noting that at the time, Spears was going through a number personal struggles that may have impacted her ability to deliver her best. The performance received harsh criticisms, and many declared Britney’s career over. Many wondered if she was under the influence. Completely out of character, Spears dancing was off rhythm, slow, and the singer herself seemed disoriented in general. That’s why when she returned to the VMA stage in 2007 (in what many saw as a comeback performance), everyone was sort of stunned. She has given the awards show many of its most iconic moments, including her unforgettable ‘Slave 4 U’ performance in which the Princess of Pop danced with a huge yellow-and-white python wrapped around her shoulders. In many ways, Britney Spears is the queen of the VMAs.