Art & Photography / Cult VaultArt & Photography / Cult VaultThat time Courtney Love threw her make up at MadonnaWhat happened when two of the world’s most powerful and talented women collided at the MTV Video Music Awards?ShareLink copied ✔️December 7, 2017December 7, 2017Text Ashleigh Kane Long before Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj, we had Courtney Love and Madonna at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1995... and it was better than could have ever been expected. So, Madonna is being interviewed by the host when a make-up compact comes falling through the air. “Hi Courtney”, greets the host, as the camera pans to a slightly wobbly Courtney Love at the bottom of a staircase. “That’s Courtney... everybody’s favourite...” he trails off. Madonna doesn’t seem to agree. “Should we let her come up?” asks Madonna, before quickly retracting it – “no, don’t. Please,” she adds. However, Courtney is already on the way, throwing more things as she approaches. “Courtney Love is in dire need of attention right now,” adds Madonna. Awk-ward. But it gets better. 1) They shake hands. 2) They have a shoe-off – Love in Charles Jourdan, Madonna in Gucci. 3) Madonna definitely makes a thinly veiled dig at Love’s drug use. 4) Just watch. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIs London nightlife so back?New venues like Lost and Palais are injecting new life into the city’s (supposedly) dying club scene. Are they sustainable? Amelia Abraham investigates MusicFashionHow Indian designer Diya Joukani became the coolest girl on the internet PolaroidArt & PhotographyThree Dazed Clubbers on documenting a complete digital detoxArt & PhotographyThings To Come: Porn saves the world in Maja Malou Lyse’s ‘bimbo sci-fi’BeautyCarlijn Jacobs’ photos explore the transformative power of face paintBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismBeautyWhen did food noise get so loud?BeautyHoroscopes May 2026: It’s a money month, so expect a surprise windfallBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy