The 1985 MTV Video Music Awards took place on September 13, 1985, at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City. It was the second annual award show presented by MTV to honor the best music videos of the year.
Madonna stole the show with her performance of "Like a Virgin," which featured her iconic wedding dress and provocative dance moves. She also took home the award for Best Female Video for the same song.
Prince won the award for Best Male Video for "Purple Rain," while Duran Duran took home the coveted Video of the Year award for "The Wild Boys."
The show also featured memorable performances from Tina Turner, David Bowie, and The Cars. It was a night filled with excitement and groundbreaking music videos that would go on to shape the future of the industry.