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Original MTV VJ Martha Quinn revealed she was diagnosed with Stage 1 endometrial cancer in May. Surgery was successful, she says, and is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment.

The closing of MTV News was part of massive layoffs across Showtime, MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks that will hit 25% of their employees.

MTV‘s iconic metal videos series originally ran from 1987 – 1995 and over the years included hosts Adam Curry and Riki Rachtman. This YouTube playlist features nearly 1200 videos that aired on the show.

The playlist features 2512 music videos that aired on MTV’s alternative music show ‘120 Minutes‘ from 1986 – 2000, including The Smiths, Depeche Mode, Pixies, Smashing Pumpkins, Oasis and many more…

You can watch the first four hours of MTV, New Years Eve Balls, hang out with Martha Quinn, check out 120 Minutes and Headbangers Ball and tons more

The VMAs return with an in-person event, following last year’s virtual edition.

The original ”seven strangers” — Norman, Julie, Becky, Kevin, Andre, Heather, and Eric — move back into the exact same Soho loft from the original series. During the pandemic.

“In close consultation with state and local health officials‎, it became clear at this time that outdoor performances with limited or no audience would be more feasible and safer than an indoor event.” – MTV

After a ‘Headbangers Ball’-style pre-show hosted by actual ’90s ‘Headbangers Ball’ host Riki Rachtman, Code Orange did a killer ‘MTV Unplugged’-style livestream, including a cover of Alice In Chains’ ”Down In A Hole.”

“It occurred to me, having watched MTV over the last few months, that’s it’s a solid enterprise, really. It’s got a lot going for it. I’m just floored by the fact that there are so few black artists featured on it. Why is that?” – Bowie in a 1983 MTV interview.