MTV Video Music Award for Best Overall Performance

Peter GabrielSledgehammer, Peter Gabriel, Winner, Janet JacksonNasty, Janet Jackson, Nominee, U2With or Without You, U2, Nominee, Run-DMCWalk This Way, Run-DMC, Nominee, MadonnaPapa Don't Preach, Madonna, Nominee, Mick JaggerDancing in the Street, Mick Jagger, Winner, David BowieDancing in the Street, David Bowie, Winner, Bruce SpringsteenGlory Days, Bruce Springsteen, Nominee, Dire StraitsMoney for Nothing, Dire Straits, Nominee, StingIf You Love Somebody Set Them Free, Sting, Nominee, Robert PalmerAddicted to Love, Robert Palmer, Nominee, Philip BaileyEasy Lover, Philip Bailey, Winner, Phil CollinsEasy Lover, Phil Collins, Winner, David Lee RothJust a Gigolo / I Ain't Got Nobody, David Lee Roth, Nominee, Bruce SpringsteenDancing in the Dark, Bruce Springsteen, Nominee, USA for AfricaWe Are the World, USA for Africa, Nominee, EurythmicsWould I Lie to You?, Eurythmics, Nominee, Michael JacksonThriller, Michael Jackson, Winner, Cyndi LauperGirls Just Want to Have Fun, Cyndi Lauper, Nominee, The PoliceEvery Breath You Take, The Police, Nominee, Van HalenJump, Van Halen, Nominee, David BowieChina Girl, David Bowie, Nominee