George Michael was being presented the MTV Lifetime Achievement Award – also known as the Video Vanguard Award – when he gave Madonna a sensual kiss on the lips.

When George Michael kissed Madonna live on stage at the 1989 MTV Awards

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Pop feuds

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Madonna, 62, is co-writing the movie about her life with Diablo Cody, the Oscar-winning screenwriter of films Juno and Young Adult.

Madonna has announced she will write and direct a film biopic about her life story

Most UK Top 10 Hits

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80s music videos

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Several gigs have been cancelled due to coronavirus

Coronavirus: What music gigs and festivals have been cancelled?

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Madonna performing in 2015

Madonna claims she was 'censored' after her London show was cut short

Madonna cancels first London show due to injuries

Madonna confirms London show will 'finally' go ahead following cancellations: 'I'm deeply sorry'

Madonna was forced to cancel a show in Lisbon

Madonna cancels another tour show 45 minutes before start time due to injury

Madonna cancels shows due to ‘overwhelming pain’

Madonna cancels shows due to ‘overwhelming pain’

Madonna's demo for Like A Prayer released in bid to stop auction

Madonna's demo for Like A Prayer released in bid to stop auction

Elton John Carpool Karaoke

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Madonna's Eurovision appearance has been thrown into doubt

Madonna's $1m Eurovision appearance in doubt: Organisers struggle to get her to sign contract

Songs

Smooth's All Time Top 500: 10 fantastic songs which somehow missed the chart last year

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Madonna announces her first album in four years 'Madame X'

Music video kisses

International Kissing Day: The 7 greatest music video kisses ever

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Record Store Day 2019

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Madonna will sing at Eurovision 2019

Madonna is being paid $1m to 'play two songs' at Eurovision 2019