An Obituary for MTV’s Music Channels, Dead at 40
After 40 years, MTV is finally saying goodbye to music. Like, for real this time. So long, my friend. If you’re like me, you might be shocked to learn that ...
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On This Day in 2009, Balloon Boy Became American TV History
On October 15, 2009, people who loved cable television, especially cable news, were in for a glorious afternoon—even if they didn’t realize it when they woke up that morning. America ...
On This Day in 1995, the O.J. Simpson Verdict Set Cable Television Records
On October 3rd, 1995, O.J. Simpson walked out of a courtroom in Los Angeles a free man. But before that moment happened—and was broadcast live on nearly every television channel ...
On This Day in 2009, Kanye West Grabbed the Mic From Taylor Swift at the MTV VMAs
The MTV Video Music Awards are at their best when there’s a little chaos and drama involved. MTV has done a good job of getting this right, too, dating all ...
