Brian McCollum says "the VMAs' biggest problem these days is its self-consciousness," which prevents any real spontaneity or irreverence. Find some examples.

Kurt Loder takes a look back at the best the Video Music Awards have offered through 2001 through this article accompanied by a photo gallery and selected video clips.

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Nominated videos include works by U2, 'N Sync, Destiny's Child, Incubus, and Dave Matthews Band. View their videos using RealPlayer.

Contains RealVideo-formatted versions of nominated videos from Lenny Kravitz, Nelly, Moby, Eminem, and Robbie Williams.

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Download RealPlayer and view nominated videos from Fatboy Slim, Eminem, Janet Jackson, U2, and Missy Elliott.