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.
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2022 MTV VMAs – Full Rock + Alternative Winners List
See how it all shook out with the rock and alternative nominees.
Why REO Speedwagon, Iron Maiden Dominated Early MTV: Book Excerpt
A passage from 'Duran Duran's Rio' explains why certain bands were all over the network at first.
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.
Huey Lewis to Appear on MTV’s ‘Behind the Music’ Reboot
New documentary series and return of ‘Unplugged’ also confirmed in a deal with Paramount+.
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.
How ‘1999’ Helped Prince Break Down Barriers at MTV
The music video marked a turning point for both the artist and the network.
Watch Aerosmith Close MTV’s VMAs with Post Malone
Rapper joins band for renditions of “Dream On” and “Toys in the Attic” at awards ceremony.
How Billy Squier Ended up Leading an On-Air MTV Holiday Singalong
While 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.
Elton John Returns to Action After Illness, Slams ‘MTV Generation’
Elton John has made his first public appearance since falling “violently ill” last month – and he took the opportunity to slam the “MTV generation” for their lack of musical ability.