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MTV Returns to Original ‘80s Music Video Format for One Week, But There's a Catch

MTV has announced a return to its original music video format, first debuted in 1981, ahead of the 2025 VMAs. For one week, the network will play exclusively music videos, but there's a catch. Here ...
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Did MTV Not Play Black Artists in the '80s? It's Complicated

According to legend, before Michael Jackson, MTV didn’t show Black performers. Then, overnight, MTV evolved from a snobbish advert for the Second British Invasion to a true reflection of eclectic ...

Doja Cat Goes Totally ‘80s to Open VMAs With Kenny G

Any questions about how ‘80s-influenced Doja Cat’s next chapter will be were laid to rest within the opening minutes of the ...

Doja Cat Brings the ’80s Back by Performing “Jealous Type” With Kenny G at 2025 MTV VMAs

While the VMAs ‘ host LL Cool J finished his opening monologue, Doja Cat appeared in a Max Headroom-influenced video. The ...
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MTV Returns to Original ‘80s Music Video Format for One Week, But There's a Catch

MTV has announced a return to its original music video format, first debuted in 1981, ahead of the 2025 VMAs. For one week, the network will play exclusively music videos, but there's a catch. Here ...