MTV's initial ascent is not exactly meteoric. The network struggles to reach viewers and attract advertisers. To succeed, MTV would need to do two things:1) Break its own rules.2) Broadcast the greatest music video of all time.Who Killed the Video Star: The Story of MTV is a new 8-episode Audacy original about the rise and fall of MTV hosted by former MTV VJ ... Show More
Apr 2024
Who Killed the Video Star: The Story of MTV | TV Mattered, Nothing Else Did
To increase ratings and become more attractive to advertisers, MTV leans away from music videos. In so doing, they create some of the most influential shows of the 80s, which inspires a complaint that would follow them forever.Who Killed the Video Star: The Story of MTV is a new ... Show More
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Sep 2021
From TLC to Taylor Swift, We Revisit Every Video of the Year Winner Ahead of 2021 MTV VMAs
At Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, six videos are nominated for the top prize of the night, video of the year. And whichever of those six wins will join some very elite (and sometimes surprising!) company from the 37 previous VMA broadcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis ... Show More
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Aug 2019
August 27th - Inside the 2019 MTV VMAs, Lizzo Hits No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart & Ed Sheeran's $700M Shocker
The MTV VMAs go viral, Lizzo hits No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart and Ed Sheeran grossed a whopping $776.2 million shocker! This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories for Tuesday, August 27th. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy ... Show More
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Jun 2021
OWM: Ed Sheeran Joins us To Break Down His New Single 'Bad Habits', Courtney Reveals The Tweet of The Week & a Weekend Movie Preview! (June 25, 2021)
<p><strong> </strong>Coming Up #OnWithMarioLopez – The amazing #EdSheeran joins us to talk #BadHabits, becoming a father, vampires, grief, and so much more! Plus, we break down #SexyBeasts dating show, share parenting advice from #CIA agents, feature #iHeartFestival band #Journey ... Show More
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Aug 2019
August 26th, 2019 – Taylor Swift’s 'Lover' is 2019's Top-Selling Album in the U.S., MTV VMAs Air Tonight, New Music From Post Malone On the Way
Taylor Swift’s album 'Lover' explodes, the 2019 MTV VMAs are here, and new music from Post Malone is coming our way soon. This is Billboard News Now, rounding out the top stories for Monday, August 26th. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn m ... Show More
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Aug 2019
August 7th, 2019 - Beyonce Hits the Smithsonian, Taylor Swift Set to Perform at VMAs & More!
The biggest music news of August 7th, 2019, from Beyonce's Vogue cover hitting the Smithsonian to Taylor Swift performing at 2019 MTVA VMAs and new music from Katy Perry. Here's a breakdown of the top daily news stories. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.co ... Show More
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