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15 hours ago
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Hit Songs Are Lasting Longer on the Charts – But Why?
Teddy Swims makes history on this week's Hot 100: 'Lose Control,' the singer-songwriter's soulful pop-rock anthem, spends its 92nd week on the chart, breaking the record that it shared with Glass Animals' 'Heat Waves' as of last week and setting the new longevity mark for the nearly 67-year-old song chart. After debuting on the Hot 100 back in August 2023, 'Lose Control' only topped the chart for 1 week, back in March 2024. Yet the song remains in the top 20 more than a year later (coming in at No. 11 on the latest chart), after spending a record-setting 63 weeks in the top 10. More from Billboard Zak Starkey Rubbishes Reports He Retired from The Who, Insists He Was 'Fired' Lorde Makes Surprise Appearance at Aotearoa Music Awards Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Perform 1996 Hit 'Tha Crossroads' on 'Everybody's Live' 'The burn has been minimal,' Alex Tear, Vice President of music programming at SiriusXM + Pandora, tells Billboard of the breakthrough hit's maintained momentum. 'The audience reaction is something that we completely adhere to — subscribers tell us what they want to hear, and how often they want to hear it… And ['Lose Control'] is still undeniable, pure mass appeal.' Swims' smash hasn't been alone in spending months upon months in the Hot 100's upper tier. Before Morgan Wallen's new album I'm the Problem cleared out a sizable chunk of the chart this week with its 29 new debuts, the top half of the Hot 100 was littered with hits that had spent months — and in some cases, over a year — on the tally. Some of them, like 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' by Shaboozey, 'Die With a Smile' by Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars and 'I Had Some Help' by Post Malone and Wallen, have stuck around after logging multiple weeks at No. 1; others, like Benson Boone's 'Beautiful Things,' Gigi Perez's 'Sailor Song' and Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso,' never reached the top spot, but have lingered near it since mid-2024. Kendrick Lamar and SZA's 'Luther' may have just spent 13 straight weeks atop the Hot 100 before being dethroned by Wallen and Tate McRae's 'What I Want' this week, but even that smash collaboration spent 12 weeks on the chart before reaching its peak in late February. The Hot 100 always includes a wide swath of ubiquitous hits — but rarely have so many of those hits endured at once. On the Hot 100 dated May 24, zero songs in the top 10 had spent a single-digit number of weeks on the chart. The average number of weeks spent on the chart by the songs in the top 20 was 30.35 weeks; five years ago (on the Hot 100 dated May 30, 2020), that average was 18.75 weeks. On the recent Hot 100, a total of nine songs in the top 20 had spent 30 weeks or more on the chart; 10 years ago (on the Hot 100 dated May 30, 2015), that total was one song in the top 20. What's causing this period of smashes that last forever on the chart? Part of the explanation for the lack of 2025 chart movement is the glut of new pop voices from 2024 spilling over into a new year, says Spotify editorial lead Talia Kraines. 'I think that 2024 was such a crazy year for pop music, and incredible new songs and artists, that was years in the making,' she says. Kraines points to artists like Chappell Roan, whose 'Pink Pony Club' is approaching 50 weeks on the Hot 100, and Charli XCX, whose 2020 song 'party 4 u' is just now hitting the chart, who helped define the mainstream last year while also boasting ample back catalogs for fans to explore on streaming services. 'They were fully formed propositions,' says Kraines. 'I feel like a whole new generation found their new favorite artist and their new favorite song, and they're digging in on that.' Chart longevity may also be a product of post-pandemic timing, says Michael Martin, SVP of programming at Audacy. After all, before 'Lose Control' logged 92 weeks on the chart, The Weeknd's 'Blinding Lights' and Glass Animals' 'Heat Waves' were quarantine-era anthems that previously set the record in April 2021 and October 2022, respectively. The fact that the record has been reset three times in the past five years nods to how the lifespan of a mega-hit changed to account for audience appetites. 'Everybody wanted comfort food, right?' says Martin of pandemic-era pop. 'People wanted things they knew, like their favorite TV show that they binge-watched again. There's something about that familiar song that they loved and wanted to keep hearing.' Yet Kraines points out that the key difference between the music industry of five years ago and the industry today is how viral hits are located and promoted by labels to set up longer chart runs. At the dawn of the TikTok era, unknown artists with a viral spark were quickly signed and pushed to radio programmers and streaming services; now, artists like Swims (who was signed to Warner Records in late 2019 after some YouTube covers made noise) are often developed for years before a single receives mainstream promotion. 'We're seeing that the whole nature of artist development takes time,' says Kraines. 'And songs that maybe don't come out of the gate super hot are definitely growing.' Case in point: 'Lose Control' debuted at No. 99 on the Hot 100, then spent 32 weeks climbing to the top of the chart. 'People are taking more time to sit with music and enjoy it — they're not just one-and-done,' adds Kraines. Meanwhile, the streaming era has included less distinction between singles being actively promoted by artists and album cuts that have no shot at extended chart runs. Last year, Billie Eilish launched her Hit Me Hard and Soft era with 'Lunch' as the focus track, but quickly pivoted when fans embraced 'Birds of a Feather' on streaming services. Demand for 'Feather' has remained strong across platforms since its release — so radio programmers kept playing it, streaming services kept it high on their flagship playlists, and the song just crossed the one-year mark on the Hot 100. One key to that type of extended run, says Tear, is the smart deployment of follow-up singles — songs from a popular artist that prevent listeners from getting tired of their mega-hit, but don't necessarily get in its way, either. A generation ago, radio stations couldn't feature multiple songs by the same artist in heavy rotation, but now that streaming has blurred those lines, programmers can balance a handful of songs by the same artist and ultimately extend the life of a smash. 'The audience wants to hear more than one song being played over and over again,' Tear explains. 'I'm now able to go two, three, four songs deep [per artist], like we do with Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone and Teddy Swims. That relieves a little bit of the fatigue, and they stay around longer.' Paradoxically, the fragmentation of popular music — and how the streaming era has affected the number of songs that reach cultural ubiquity — may be the reason why we now have so many smash hits that stick around forever. Veteran radio programmer and consultant Guy Zapoleon has spent his career chronicling 10-year music cycles of popular radio, and says that modern 'lack of consensus' caused by the proliferation of music platforms means that, when a song does become huge, it stays huge for longer. 'Because there's so many different sources to go to, it's difficult for songs outside the very biggest songs to become hits,' says Zapoleon. 'And because of that, those songs take a while to become hits, and then they stay there for the longest period of time — longer than we've ever seen in the history of music.' The good news is that this industry era of extended chart runs emphasizes hit songs regardless of who they're coming from. While A-listers like Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Morgan Wallen have topped the Hot 100 in recent months, the top 10 has been rife with new artists scoring their first chart hits in 2025, just as it was last year. 'You can keep delivering listeners songs like 'Lose Control' that they're just not tired of, but you can also deliver the new artists that they're asking about — Doechii, Sombr, Alex Warren, Lola Young, Ravyn Lenae,' Martin points out. 'So I don't think there's stagnation in new product, or in new artists.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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15 hours ago
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Teddy Swims' ‘Lose Control' Notches Record-Breaking 92nd Week on Billboard Hot 100
The endurance of Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' hits new historic heights as the song logs a record-breaking 92nd week on the Billboard Hot 100. The single surpasses the run of Glass Animals' 'Heat Waves,' which ran up 91 weeks in 2021-22, for the most time spent on the chart dating to its Aug. 4, 1958, inception. More from Billboard Mariah Carey Celebrates 20 Years of 'The Emancipation of Mimi': Stream It Now Miley Cyrus' New Album 'Something Beautiful' This Way Comes: Stream It Now Beéle Wins Big at 2025 Heat Latin Music Awards: Complete Winners List 'Lose Control' debuted at No. 99 on the Hot 100 dated Aug. 26, 2023. It led for a week in March 2024, and became the year's No. 1 song. It ranks at No. 11 on the latest list, dated May 31, 2025. The soulful smash has also amassed a record 63 weeks in the Hot 100's top 10. (Songs have generally logged longer runs on the chart, and at No. 1 and in the top 10, since the survey adopted electronically tracked Luminate data in November 1991.) Along the way, 'Lose Control,' on SWIMS Int./Warner Records, has also ruled the following Billboard charts: the all-format Radio Songs and Digital Song Sales surveys, Adult Contemporary, Adult Pop Airplay, Adult R&B Airplay and Pop Airplay. It also hit No. 2 on Adult Alternative Airplay and the top five on both the Billboard Global 200 and Billboard Global Excl. U.S. 'Lose Control' has even outlasted two follow-up singles that each hit the Hot 100's top 40: 'The Door' (No. 24 peak, last October) and 'Bad Dreams' (No. 30, earlier this May). Both songs also reached the top 10 on Adult Pop Airplay and Pop Airplay. Another of Teddy Swims' hits, 'Are You Even Real,' with Giveon, topped Adult R&B Airplay in April. 'Teddy Swims is a once-in-a-generation talent who defies genres, making him truly unique in today's music landscape,' Warner evp of promotion and commerce Mike Chester told Billboard last year. 'When we began promoting 'Lose Control,' our journey was carefully planned. From the start, we noticed that the song was resonating in various pockets of culture, creating a strong and diverse fanbase.' The artist born Jaten Dimsdale, in Conyers Ga., in 1992, and who made his overall Billboard chart debut in 2021, was nominated for best new artist at the Grammy Awards this year. 'I love always watching your updates,' he mused of Billboard News' weekly recap of the Hot 100's top 10. 'It's like, 'Here comes Teddy Swims!' I hope you never stop saying that. I'm grateful.' Below, browse a rundown of the longest-charting hits in the Hot 100's history. No. 1 Hot 100 peak (one week), March 30, 2024(still charting as of May 31, 2025) No. 1 Hot 100 peak (five weeks), beginning March 12, 2022 No. 1 Hot 100 peak (four weeks), beginning April 4, 2020 No. 3 Hot 100 peak, July 6, 2013 No. 17 Hot 100 peak, Oct. 12, 2013 No. 2 Hot 100 peak, May 22, 2021 No. 6 Hot 100 peak, Sept. 20, 2008 No. 1 Hot 100 peak (18 weeks), beginning Dec. 21, 2019 No. 2 Hot 100 peak, Oct. 7, 2023 No. 2 Hot 100 peak, March 30, 2024(still charting as of May 31, 2025) No. 1 Hot 100 peak (two weeks), beginning May 8, 2021 No. 2 Hot 100 peak, Dec. 13, 1997 Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
The Star
3 days ago
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Jennifer Lopez kisses multiple dancers at music award show after divorce
Jennifer Lopez (left) performs with a dancer onstage during the 2025 American Music Awards at BleauLive Theater at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on May 26, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: AFP Jennifer Lopez made out with multiple backup dancers Monday (May 26) when she opened the American Music Awards with a dance set to a medley of nominated songs. The public displays of affection came on the heels of finalising her divorce from Ben Affleck earlier this year. A male dancer smooched the newly single Bronx-born pop star, 55, who then kissed a female dancer during the transition from Benson Boone's Beautiful Things to Teddy Swims' Lose Control . The seven-minute, often steamy performance opened the Memorial Day awards show, which Lopez also hosted. Earlier this month, Lopez posted selfies of her bruised eyes and a cut on her nose she'd suffered '(during @amas rehearsals),' for which she ultimately needed stitches. Also Monday, Lopez revealed she's doing a residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace from Dec 30 to Jan 3 and for much of next March. This time a year ago, headlines were rife with speculation that she and 52-year-old Affleck were headed for divorce, during which Lopez canceled her tour. Though Lopez and the Oscar winner were engaged in the early aughts – and ultimately married and had kids with Marc Anthony and Jennifer Garner, respectively – it wasn't until summer 2022 that the stars wed, once in July and again in August. The Love Don't Cost A Thing singer filed for divorce in August 2024, on their second wedding anniversary. The divorce was finalised in January. Lopez recently told Spanish newspaper El País that she's in 'the best' period of her life. – New York Daily News/Tribune News Service
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Will Morgan Wallen's Hot 100 Deluge Prevent Teddy Swims From Setting an All-Time Chart Record?
The Contenders is a midweek column that looks at artists aiming for the top of the Billboard charts, and the strategies behind their efforts. This week, for the upcoming Billboard Hot 100 dated May 31, we look at the chances of 'Lose Control' to set a record for chart endurance – if it can fend off a swarm of new Morgan Wallen chart hits, one of which may debut at No. 1. Teddy Swims, 'Lose Control' (Warner): It's been a staggering 91 weeks and counting on the Hot 100 for Teddy Swims' crossover soul ballad 'Lose Control.' Since the song debuted on the chart in August of 2023 (!!), it's topped both the weekly chart (in March 2024) and the year-end Hot 100 (for all 2024), won a pair of Billboard Music Awards, and even been succeeded by another pair of top 40 hits in 'The Door' and 'Bad Dreams.' But all the while, 'Lose Control' has lingered on the chart, scarcely losing momentum – and this week (on the chart dated May 24), spends a record-extending 62nd week inside the top 10, holding at No. 7. More from Billboard Bow Wow Reveals Beats He Passed On - Including Rick Ross, Drake & French Montana's 'Stay Schemin' SZA Says She's 'Actually So Shocked' by the 'Bullying' Megan Thee Stallion Is Facing in Tory Lanez Shooting Case Karol G Lands First No. 1 on Hot Latin Pop Songs Chart With 'Milagros' This week also sees 'Lose Control' tie Glass Animals' 'Heat Waves' for the longest total stay on the entire chart – and given its still-lofty position, it would seem a near-foregone conclusion that it would go on to break that mark next frame with a 92nd week. Complicating things, however, is the man who's been most unmissable on the Billboard charts this decade: country superstar Morgan Wallen, whose new album I'm the Problem was released on Friday (May 16). Seven tracks from the album already appear on the Hot 100 this week – five of them in the top 25 – but the set's full 37-track drop could add as many as 30 extra songs to the mix, some of them likely quite high. Could the new Wallen swarm really push 'Lose Control' all the way off the chart? Well, it only would have to push it out of the top 25 – since the song has already spent over a year on the chart, Billboard's rules about recurrent entries on the Hot 100 mean that it would drop off the listing entirely if it dropped to No. 26 or lower. But since 'Control' is still No. 7 this week, that would still take a mighty showing from Wallen's latest – likely requiring about half the 37-track album to outperform it on the chart next week. A tall ask, and with the relatively steady radio and streaming support for 'Lose Control,' it might not end up having too much of a Problem with Wallen after all. Morgan Wallen, 'Just in Case,' 'What I Want' (with Tate McRae), 'I'm the Problem' (Mercury/Big Loud/Republic): Even if he doesn't crowd Teddy Swims out of the Hot 100 top 25 next week, Wallen should launch his fair share of entries into the top 10 – including a couple that may be contending for No. 1. 'Just in Case,' which debuted at No. 3 in April and sits at No. 11 this week, may be the frontrunner, as it has roosted at No. 2 on both Spotify's Daily Top Songs USA and Apple Music's real-time chart for most of the week following I'm the Problem's release — and is also growing significantly in radio play, as Wallen's latest single being promoted to country radio was up to 9.4 million in airplay audience for the first four days of this tracking week (May 16-19), according to Luminate, after debuting at No. 47 on the most recent Radio Songs listing. It should receive some serious competition from albummate 'What I Want,' however – Wallen's duet with Tate McRae, marking the first time he's sung with a female artist on an officially released track. While the brand-new collab is unsurprisingly slower-going on radio in its first week, it also is the lone song ranking above 'Just in Case' on both Spotify and Apple Music this week. If it debuts in the Hot 100's top two, it will mark the highest-ranking hit of Tate McRae's career – with 'Greedy' holding her previous high-water mark with its No. 3 peak in early 2024. Also not to be counted out: the I'm the Problem title track, which is currently the highest-charting of Wallen's eight Hot 100 entries, rating at No. 6 in its 15th week on the chart (after debuting at No. 2 back in February). The song also ranks in the top five on both the aforementioned DSP charts, while remaining Wallen's top-performing song on radio – likely topping Country Airplay for a sixth week next frame, and holding in the top 15 on the all-format Radio Songs ranking. Kendrick Lamar & SZA, 'Luther' (pgLang/Interscope/ICLG) & Alex Warren, 'Ordinary' (Atlantic): The two songs that have been duking it out for No. 1 on the Hot 100 the past couple weeks – with 'Luther' thus far reigning victorious – will likely find themselves on the undercard for the Hot 100 title fight next week following the waterfall of Wallen entries. However, as those I'm the Problem songs inevitably recede some in week two, Alex Warren and Kendrick Lamar & SZA could be back in the main event the week after. In the meantime, 'Ordinary' should continue to close the all-important airplay gap, as it is up 21% in radio audience for the first four days of the tracking week (May 16-19) to 20.9 million, while 'Luther' is down 3% to 35 million. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
The most X-rated music award moments EVER…from stripper poles & lesbian romps to A-lister storm after live TV boob flash
One male star performed with his butt cheeks exposed BUM NOTES The most X-rated music award moments EVER…from stripper poles & lesbian romps to A-lister storm after live TV boob flash Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) J-LO is no stranger to making headlines - and her performance last night certainly set tongues wagging, literally. Hosting the American Music Awards in Las Vegas, the 55-year-old proved she's moved on from ex-hubby Ben Affleck by kissing not one, but three of her dancers - men and women - during a racy routine. 33 Jennifer Lopez turned heads when she hosted the American Music Awards last night Credit: Getty 33 She shocked fans when she shared a steamy smooch with a female dancer Credit: Getty 33 JLo also locked lips with a male dancer, sending social media into a meltdown Credit: Getty The surprise snogs happened as the mother-of-two writhed on stage to Teddy Swims' Lose Control during a medley of hits by the night's nominees, and sparked a flurry of comments on social media. Some branded Jennifer's performance "embarrassing" while others questioned whether she'd "lost the plot" - but it's hardly unusual for music awards show performances to throw up some unforgettable moments. From Prince's eyebrow-raising outfit to boob flashes and a surprise lap dance, we reveal the most X-rated from over the years. Destiny's Child's lap dance Destiny's Child are one of the most successful girl groups of all time, known for anthems like Independent Women and Survivor. And the band turned in an unforgettable performance at the 2005 BET Awards. While performing their hit single Cater 2 U, dressed in figure-hugging gold ensembles featuring plunging necklines, Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams shocked the audience by venturing into the crowd. They hand-selected rapper Nelly, NBA legend Magic Johnson and actor Terrence Howard and brought them up on stage. The trio then performed an impromptu lap dance, sending the audience wild and leaving Terrence in a trance-like state. 33 Destiny's Child shocked fans when they pulled three male stars on stage Credit: Getty 33 Beyonce left Terrence Howard in a trance-like state with her sultry moves Credit: Getty 33 Michelle Williams showed off her incredible figure while gyrating on Magic Johnson Credit: Getty Three-way kiss shocker The 2003 MTV VMAs delivered an unforgettable opener when Madonna shared passionate snogs with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera during a performance of her hits Like a Virgin and Hollywood. After the pop queen locked lips with Britney, the cameras quickly panned to Justin Timberlake, who looked less than impressed by his ex's antics. Jennifer Lopez slammed by fans over 'embarrassing' American Music Awards kiss with female dancer 33 Madonna planted a kiss on Britney Spears at the MTV VMAs in 2003 Credit: Getty 33 The cameras caught the reaction of Britney's ex, Justin Timberlake, during the moment Credit: Wenn 33 Audiences at home didn't see that Madonna also kissed Christina Credit: AFP It meant viewers at home then missed the second kiss between Madge and Christina. The provocative display, with Britney and Christina both clad in white lace corsets in a nod to Madonna's legendary 1984 VMA performance, sparked headlines worldwide and became one of the most talked about in awards show history. Interestingly, Jennifer Lopez was initially slated to be part of the trio but she had to bow out due to filming commitments. Miley's wardrobe malfunction 33 Miley Cyrus caused a stir when she exposed her breast on live TV 33 The former Disney star was hosting the 2015 VMAs Credit: Getty Images - Getty Hosting the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, Miley Cyrus pushed boundaries with her risqué outfits. But it was a backstage blunder that stole the spotlight. While she was changing behind a curtain, cameras caught a glimpse of Miley's bare breast. Ever the consummate professional, the pop star quipped: "Oh, what's happening? Oh sorry, my t*t's out?" before the feed swiftly cut away. The Parents Television Council wasn't amused, slamming the show for its "blatant sexualisation". Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion's WAP 33 Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B shocked fans with their performance of WAP Credit: Getty 33 The pair performed seductive dance moves on each other during their set Credit: Getty The 2021 Grammy Awards saw Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion bring their hit WAP to life in a performance that was anything but subtle. With a giant stiletto heel doubling as a stripper pole and a massive bed as their stage, the duo delivered a routine filled with twerking and suggestive choreography. Host Trevor Noah humorously warned viewers: 'If you have small children in the room, just tell them it's a song about giving a cat a bath." Sabrina Carpenter scorches Brits 33 Sabrina Carpenter's performance at the Brit Awards was called a soft-core porn show Credit: Getty 33 The performance led to several Ofcom complaints, with many saying it was tacky Credit: Getty Sabrina Carpenter's 2025 Brit Awards performance was dubbed "soft porn" by some viewers. Starting in a provocative soldier outfit, she stripped down to red lingerie and fishnet stockings, dancing on a giant pink bed alongside dancers dressed as the King's Guards. The raunchy routine led to complaints to Ofcom, with critics calling it "cheap" and "tacky". Jade Thirlwall's knicker flash 33 Jade Thirlwall was left red-faced on the 2017 Brit Awards red carpet Credit: Getty 33 An assistant was on hand to ensure the disaster didn't repeat itself Credit: Lia Toby/WENN Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall knows how to bring the heat, but at the 2017 Brits she accidentally brought a little too much. During the group's appearance on the red carpet, Jade suffered a wardrobe malfunction when the huge slit in her long white gown flashed her knickers to the crowd. The star was left red-faced but luckily an assistant was on standby to preserve her modesty. Britney's python 33 Britney Spears' set remains one of the most iconic award show performances Credit: Getty 33 The popstar shed her girl-next-door image during the performance Credit: Getty Britney Spears' steamy 2001 VMA performance of I'm a Slave 4 U is still burned into pop culture history. Dressed in a skimpy bikini top and hot pants, the pop princess strutted onto the stage with a huge live yellow python draped sensually around her neck. Ditching her girl-next-door image, her breathy vocals and erotic dance moves created an unforgettable spectacle that cemented her status as the millennium's ultimate pop icon. Geri's nip-slip 33 Geri Halliwell appeared to be spilling out of her red gown at the Brit Awards in 1997 Credit: Getty 33 She was seen holding her boobs in place after the band's acceptance speech Credit: Getty Spice Girl Geri Horner's no stranger to stealing the spotlight from her bandmates, as her infamous Union Jack dress proved. Viewers copped an eyeful when, during the group's acceptance speech for winning Best Album at the Brits in 1997, Geri's boob popped out of her strapless dress. Red-faced Ginger Spice was then seen clutching her boobs as she walked off stage. Diana Ross' boob jiggle 33 Lil Kim appeared on stage with her left boob exposed at the 1999 VMAs Credit: Getty 33 Music legend Diana Ross couldn't help but to jiggle her boobs Credit: MTV Hip hop legend Lil Kim turned heads at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards in a lavender jumpsuit with one breast boldly exposed, covered only by a sequined nipple pastie. While sharing the stage with Mary J. Blige and the legendary Diana Ross, jaws dropped when the Baby Love singer playfully jiggled Kim's exposed boob. The moment sparked laughter and instantly became one of the VMAs' most talked-about moments. Prince's bare butt 33 Prince gave fans more than they bargained for when he turned to expose his bare butt Credit: MTV 33 The singer was performing at the MTV VMAs back in 1991 Credit: Getty The Purple Rain singer pushed boundaries at the 1991 MTV VMAs. During his performance of Gett Off, he shocked the audience with his choice of outfit. The yellow lace costume featured cheeky cutouts revealing his bare buttocks. The daring ensemble, by Prince's costume designer Stacia Lang, used illusion fabrics to suggest nudity, creating a buzz that overshadowed even the pyrotechnics on stage. Christina Aguilera's nun striptease 33 Christina made her entrance in a nun's habit before stripping off to reveal her racy outfit Credit: Getty 33 Christina turned up the heat while hosting the MTV EMAs Credit: Getty Hosting the 2003 MTV Europe Music Awards, Christina Aguilera took audiences on a provocative journey. She began the show dressed as a nun, accompanied by a choir, before stripping off to perform her track Dirrty dressed in a low cut swimsuit with leather chaps. Christina - who was hosting the awards and won Best Female Artist - then debuted a series of risqué ensembles for the rest of the show. Eva Longoria's Bikini Moment 33 Eva Longoria set tongues wagging when she went on stage to introduce Mariah Carey Credit: Getty 33 The star looked sensational in her pink bikini Credit: Getty Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria set pulses racing at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards when she rocked up on stage in nothing but a tiny pink bikini. The pint-sized actress strutted out to introduce pop queen Mariah Carey with a cheeky smile and sky-high heels - but it was her barely-there outfit that had jaws on the floor. She said: "I wasn't going to let a little hurricane stop me from wearing my bathing suit." To top it all, she came out to a Pussycat Dolls song with the lyrics: "Don't you wish your girlfriend was hot like me?" Sam and Kim's devilish duet 33 Sam Smith shocked fans with their devil themed performance Credit: Getty 33 The theme was kept the same on the red carpet as Sam was flanked by dancers Credit: Getty Sam Smith and Kim Petras turned up the heat at the 2023 Grammys with their performance of Unholy. Sam donned a red latex outfit complete with devil horns, while Kim sang from inside a cage, surrounded by flames and dancers in red sheaths. The fiery display was introduced by Madonna, who herself carried a riding crop on stage. JLo's Jungle Dress 33 Jennifer Lopez dropped jaws with her 2000 Grammy Awards frock Credit: Getty When Jennifer Lopez showed up at the 2000 Grammy Awards in a plunging green Versace dress, she became an instant fashion legend. The sheer, tropical-print gown, with a neckline extending past her navel, captivated audiences and reportedly led to the creation of Google Images due to the surge in search interest. Despite initial reservations from her stylist, JLo's bold choice solidified her status as a style icon.
