Greatest '80s Music VideosGreatest '80s Music VideosMTV's golden era delivered some of the most memorable music videos ever created. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Van Halen's MTV Contest at 40Van Halen's MTV Contest at 40Twenty-year-old Kurt Jefferis was on head trauma medication when he won MTV ‘Lost Weekend’ contest and spent two nights with the band.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Andrew Dice Clay Recalls MTV Ban: ‘I Was the First One Canceled’Andrew Dice Clay Recalls MTV Ban: ‘I Was the First One Canceled’Producer Dick Clark had to be tackled to stop him from running onstage during Clay's notorious set at the 1989 VMAs. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
MTV News Shut DownMTV News Shut DownThe show was a staple of the channel for 35 years.Matt SingerMatt Singer
MTV Reality Show Artist Returning Pop-Up Tattoo Shop To DuluthMTV Reality Show Artist Returning Pop-Up Tattoo Shop To DuluthMTV reality show star Travis Ross from "How Far Is Tattoo Far" is bringing his pop-up tattoo shop, The Lost Cove Co. back to DuluthIanIan
When Poison Imploded at the 1991 MTV VMAsWhen Poison Imploded at the 1991 MTV VMAsDisastrous performance led to guitarist C.C. DeVille's firing.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
Why MTV Launched With a Video ‘Nobody Wanted’Why MTV Launched With a Video ‘Nobody Wanted’"Video Killed the Radio Star" was the first clip aired on the network, but that's not how some executives wanted it to go.Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
Huey Lewis to Appear on MTV’s ‘Behind the Music’ RebootHuey Lewis to Appear on MTV’s ‘Behind the Music’ RebootNew documentary series and return of ‘Unplugged’ also confirmed in a deal with Paramount+.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How ZZ Top and MTV Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Money for Nothing’How ZZ Top and MTV Inspired Dire Straits’ ‘Money for Nothing’Determined to get his band heavy exposure, Mark Knopfler borrowed ideas from one of the network's biggest acts. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How ‘1999’ Helped Prince Break Down Barriers at MTVHow ‘1999’ Helped Prince Break Down Barriers at MTVThe music video marked a turning point for both the artist and the network. Corey IrwinCorey Irwin
How Billy Squier Ended up Leading an On-Air MTV Holiday SingalongHow Billy Squier Ended up Leading an On-Air MTV Holiday SingalongWhile it'd be surreal today to see a recording artist leading staffers through an on-air holiday singalong, at the time, it was a perfectly MTV thing to do.Jeff GilesJeff Giles
Why Motley Crue’s ‘You’re All I Need’ Was Banned by MTVWhy Motley Crue’s ‘You’re All I Need’ Was Banned by MTVIn the early days, they were always just a little too dangerous for prime time.Jeff GilesJeff Giles