It's been a decade since Nick Lachey [1] and Jessica Simpson [2] walked the red carpet at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards, where Kelly Clarkson [3] hit the stage to perform "Since U Been Gone." That year, Destiny's Child also made an appearance, Kanye West [4] hit the red carpet with John Legend [5], and Lindsay Lohan [6] linked up with Ashlee Simpson [7]. Nostalgia gold, right? This year's MTV VMAs are coming up on Aug. 30, so it's time to get excited with a look back at 30 things that happened at the 2005 show! Then check out all the nominees [8], and watch the videos that were nominated [9].
Destiny's Child Went All-Out Glam
The group's video for "Lose My Breath" was nominated for best dance video, but Missy Elliott and Ciara took home the win with "Lose Control."
Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey Cuddled Up on the Red Carpet
The Cast of Laguna Beach Arrived Together
Diddy Hosted the Show
Shakira and Hilary Duff Snapped a Cute Picture
Kanye West Hit the Red Carpet With John Legend
Green Day Took Home Video of the Year For "Boulevard of Broken Dreams"
They also won best group video, best rock video, and viewer's choice.
Orlando Bloom Posed Alongside Kirsten Dunst
The pair starred in Elizabethtown together that year.
Jessica Alba Was Photographed With Joss Stone
Gwen Stefani Was Spotted With Snoop
That night, Gwen was nominated for best female video for "Hollaback Girl."
Coldplay Performed "Speed of Sound"
Vanessa Lachey (Then Minnillo) Hung Out With Paris Hilton
Aaron Carter Made an Appearance
Kelly Clarkson Entertained the Crowd With "Since U Been Gone"
She also took home best female video and best pop video for the song.
Pharrell Williams Posed With the Rest of N.E.R.D.
Lindsay Lohan Went With a Leopard Look
R. Kelly Hit the Stage to Perform "Trapped in the Closet"
Jamie Chung Arrived With the Real World Cast
Eva Longoria Struck a Pose With Common and Bow Wow
Alicia Keys Posed With the Black Eyed Peas
Alicia won the award for best R&B video for "Karma."
Usher Was Nominated For Best Male Video For "Caught Up"
Carmen Electra Flashed a Big Smile For the Cameras
John Legend Stepped Out With Jessica White
"Ordinary People" was up for best R&B video, which went to Alicia Keys [10] for "Karma."
Shakira Brought the Heat, Performing "La Tortura"
Jay Z Showed Up in a Striped Suit
Benji and Joel Madden Linked Up For a Photo
Ricky Martin Was a Presenter
Lindsay Lohan Leaned In For a Photo With Ashlee Simpson
Nelly Furtado Walked the Red Carpet
Kanye's "Jesus Walks" Won Best Male Video
He also performed "Gold Digger" with Jamie Foxx [11].