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2022 MTV VMAs – Full Rock + Alternative Winners List2022 MTV VMAs – Full Rock + Alternative Winners ListSee how it all shook out with the rock and alternative nominees.Joe DiVitaJoe DiVita
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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
Watch Aerosmith Close MTV’s VMAs with Post MaloneWatch Aerosmith Close MTV’s VMAs with Post MaloneRapper joins band for renditions of “Dream On” and “Toys in the Attic” at awards ceremony.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
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