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Madonna’s “Like A Virgin” at the VMAs

Everyone is still talking about Miley’s performance at the MTV Music Video Awards. It’s been two days and we’re all still processing it. Did she appropriate a segment of black culture? Did Miley’s mom really approve of the things her daughter was doing with that foam finger? Yes and yes.

Instead of beating the dead horse that is Miley’s performance, Wait! What’s a Dial? has decided to take a look back at the performance that began the VMA’s reputation for crossing the line. While it was raunchy and shocking in 1984, Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” performance looks quaint in comparison to some of the acts today.

Weekly TV Update: August 13

NBC interrupted the closing ceremonies to preview Animal Practice.

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is eyeing reality show offers.

Another Olympic swimmer, Michael Phelps, is interested in reality TV. Phelps will appear on a Golf Channel show that helps amateur golfers improve their game.

Two and a Half Men gets a new guest star: Miley Cyrus.

CNN’s Fareed Zakaria has been suspended for plagiarism.

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