NEW YORK — The MTV Video Music Awards kicked off Sunday with a poignant, tender tribute to fallen icon Michael Jackson.
Madonna opened the show with an emotional and heartfelt tribute to Jackson, who died on June 25 at the age of 50.
"Most of us had turned our backs on him," she said in her speech. "He was so unique, so original, so rare and there will never be anyone like him again. He was the king."
Janet Jackson would later take the stage, where she was joined by her brother's tour dancers as they recreated some of the King of Pop's most memorable music videos, including "Thriller," "Bad," "Smooth Criminal" and "Scream."
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