Video: Miley Cyrus Talks About Her Controversial Raunchy Performance With Robin Thicke At The MTV VMAs

In an exclusive interview with MTV, the 20-year-old former Disney star revealed that she and Robin Thicke did the raunchy performance to make history. She compared herself to Madonna and Britney Spears who also made headlines when they locked lips during a passionate on air kiss 10 years ago at the 2003 VMAs.

Speaking to MTV News in an exclusive interview, Miley said:  

'I don't pay attention to the negative because I have seen this play out. How many times have we seen this play out in pop music?  

You know now... you know what's happened. Madonna's done it, Britney's done it. Every VMA performance, anyone that performs...that's what you are looking for. You wanting to make history. Me and Robin the whole time said You know you are about to make history right now?' It is an amazing thing that I think now it is three days later and people are still talking about it. 

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Rihanna and Drake Lead Nominations for 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

The superstars and frequent collaborators, earn five nominations including Video of the Year. Rihanna’s “We Found Love” will compete against Drake’s “Take Care,” for which she is a featured guest (MTV only gives the nomination to the lead artist in the category).

Drake’s wild Bar Mitzvah re-enactment in the video for “HYFR” garners him a nomination for Best Hip-Hop Video, while theRihanna-assisted “Take Care” picks up Best Male Video, Best Art Direction, and Best Cinematography.

Katy Perry finishes with four nods, while Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, M.I.A., The Throne, and Coldplay trail with three nominations apiece.

The 2012 MTV VMAs will air live on September 6 at 8 p.m. EST from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, with performances from Alicia Keys and One Direction.

See a full list of nominations after cut....