Appearances
- Andy Dick and the Backstreet Boys – appeared in the opening skit
- Jerry Stiller – made a special appearance during the opening monologue
- Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey – presented Best Male Video
- Rupert Everett and Salma Hayek – presented Best Group Video
- Tyra Banks – introduced Pras, Ol' Dirty Bastard, Mýa, Wyclef Jean and Canibus
- Sarah Michelle Gellar and Hanson – presented Best New Artist in a Video
- Rob Thomas – introduced Hole
- Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan – presented Best Video from a Film
- Jada Pinkett Smith and Maxwell – presented Best Alternative Video
- Shaquille O'Neal – introduced Master P
- Will Smith and Tatyana Ali – presented Best Female Video
- Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa – introduced the Backstreet Boys
- Jennifer Love Hewitt and Mase – presented Best Direction in a Video
- Sarah McLachlan and Natalie Imbruglia – introduced the International Viewer's Choice Awards winners
- Tori Amos and Beck – presented Best Rap Video
- Usher – introduced Brandy and Monica
- Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and David Spade – presented Viewer's Choice
- Chuck D – presented Video Vanguard
- Matt Stone and Trey Parker – introduced the Dave Matthews Band
- Jennifer Lopez and Mark Wahlberg – presented Best R&B Video
- Lenny Kravitz and Gwen Stefani – presented Best Rock Video
- Geri Halliwell – presented Video of the Year
- Busta Rhymes and the Flipmode Squad – introduced the Brian Setzer Orchestra
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