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 M ... Show More
May 2024
Who Killed the Video Star: The Story of MTV | The Robots Have Taken Over
In our finale, we try to get an answer for our central question: what happened to MTV? But also, for the deeper questions that have been bubbling up over the last eight episodes, what happened to everything? Why does the loss of MTV hit so hard? Is this optimized, algorithmicized ... Show More
53m 16s
May 2024
Who Killed the Video Star: The Story of MTV | RIP MTV News
For now anyway, we have heard the last of the place where you used to hear it first. While we were recording this podcast, as part of a round of layoffs at Paramount, MTV News was officially euthanized. So we’re taking a moment to talk to some of the people who built the one news ... Show More
39m 14s
Apr 2024
Who Killed the Video Star: The Story of MTV | So Yesterday
As the moment of the boy bands and the pop girlies winds down, MTV gets new life by making celebrities into reality stars, and cranking out daily dating shows. But as the ratings soar, a revolution is brewing, and it's about to steal MTV's thunder. To learn more about listener da ... Show More
36m 47s
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
45m 45s
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
3m 23s
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)
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 in your #MusicMinut ... Show More
20m 5s
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
5m 5s
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
4m 25s