On August 27 , 2003 , Madonna opened the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards with American recording artists Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera , performing a medley of " Like a Virgin " and " Hollywood " . American rapper Missy Elliott also performed her song " Work It " halfway through the performance . After " Hollywood " was performed by Madonna , she engaged in kissing with both Spears and Aguilera becoming an infamous moment for all three acts and in television history . In 2003 , Madonna planned to release a special commemorative box set to celebrate her 20th anniversary in the music business and the release of her first studio album , '' Madonna '' , in 1983 . The plan for the box set was eventually cancelled and '' Remixed & Revisited '' was released in its place . The compilation contains remixed versions of four songs from '' American Life '' and a previously unreleased song called " Your Honesty "
2003 MTV Video Music Awards
2003 MTV Video Music Awards
American Life