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, 2017TextAshleigh 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.READ MORECova da Moura: Vibrant portraits from the hip-hop capital of LisbonThese dreamy portraits rebel against stereotypes of Asian youth culture Dsquared2Dsquared2 turns up the Heated Rivalry at Milan Fashion WeekLenovo & IntelWatch: How three artists make space for AI, creativity and worldbuildingDazed Club callout! Apply to bring your exhibition project to lifeUS fascism is killing artSee Nan Goldin’s The Ballad of Sexual Dependency in LondonIn pictures: The nostalgia-fuelled traditions of Ukraine’s lost townsThese photos explore the uncanny world of love dolls Arresting portraits of Naples’ third-gender population 10 major photography shows you can’t miss in 2026This exhibition uncovers the queer history of Islamic artEscape 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