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NJ lawmakers ask MTV to cancel 'Jersey Shore'

MTV is getting more pressure to cancel its "Jersey Shore" reality show.

Scoop: Kate says kids ‘sobbing’ at loss of cameras

Barbara Walters “10 Most Fascinating People” special has become a bit predictable, but leave it to Kate Gosselin to spark some interest in this year's show.

Italian group asks MTV to cancel 'Jersey Shore'

A national Italian-American organization based in New Jersey says an MTV reality show that depicts Italian-American beachgoers as the "hottest, tannest, craziest Guidos" is offensive and should be scrapped before it airs.

Outrage over wall blocking free U2 Berlin concert

Irish rockers U2 returned to Berlin for a free mini-concert Thursday in front of the Brandenburg Gate, playing its classic singles and a duet with Jay-Z even as the show was obscured from public view by a nearly 6-1/2-foot (two-meter) high metal barrier.

U2, Beyonce draw fans for MTV's Berlin show

Berlin loves Beyonce.

Panda, Wisin y Yandel winners at Los Premios MTV

Mexican rock bands and reggaeton artists were big winners at Los Premios TV in Los Angeles, where the political leanings of the host, Calle 13's Residente, also had some time in the spotlight Thursday.

MTV to air DJ AM's series `Gone too Far'

MTV is going ahead with plans to air the late DJ AM's "Gone too Far" documentary series, in which he and concerned families staged interventions for young drug abusers, with the first episode set to air Monday.

VMA chaos, as usual: Kanye upset, Jackson honored

Taylor Swift was relishing her unlikely win of best female video at the MTV Video Music Awards. The 19-year-old knew that the network doesn't exactly make a habit out of giving their moonman trophies to country music stars.

Trailer for Jackson film to debut at MTV Awards

MTV says a trailer for a Michael Jackson film built around rehearsal footage left behind after the King of Pop's death will debut at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards.

Beyonce to perform at the MTV Video Awards

Beyonce (bee-AHN'-say) is set to give a dreamy performance at the MTV Video Music Awards.

EU teams up with MTV on climate change

The European Union is teaming up with music channel MTV to raise awareness among teens about the dangers of climate change.

Russell Brand returns to host the VMAs

MTV liked Russell Brand so much, they called him back for more.

MTV bets on British model for daily culture show

MTV has been without a show that has defined pop culture since the demise of "Total Request Live" and is betting on a 25-year-old British model who dates a rock star to help fill that void.

MTV to broadcast Obama's 'Youth Inaugural Ball'

MTV will be broadcasting from President-elect Barack Obama's "Youth Inaugural Ball" on Jan. 20, the cable network announced Sunday.

'Rock Band' is going a little bit country

“Rock Band” has just gone a little bit country.

‘For the Record,’ Britney reveals very little

"No topic was off limits. No question went unanswered." That's what we were told at the beginning of the MTV documentary "Britney: For the Record."

MTV to host inaugural ball in Washington for Obama

MTV is throwing an inaugural ball for President-elect Barack Obama.

MTV holds its first African music awards

Two Nigerian singers won top awards Saturday as MTV held its first-ever music award program for Africa, with acts from across the world's poorest continent being nominated for prizes.

Scoop: No wedding plans for Lindsay and Sam

Lindsay Lohan and Sam Ronson might be on a working holiday in London this week, but that doesn’t mean that the speculation over their relationship took any sort of break. British press reported that the pair would be traveling to Paris to pick out engagement rings and possibly to marry.

MTV, Beatles come together for new game

MTV has a ticket to ride. The Beatles catalog, that is, in an exclusive partnership to make a "Rock Band"-like game out of the Fab Four's music.

Juanes, Belanova win at MTV Latin America awards

Colombian rocker Juanes grabbed four awards and up-and-coming Mexican pop band Belanova won video of the year Thursday at the MTV Video Music Awards Latin America in Guadalajara.

Russell Simmons, T.I. get political at MTV Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards are all about unique collaborations and blowout performances, but a few show guests Sunday added a touch of politics in this hot election year.

Winners of the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards

A complete list of winners of the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards:

Chris Brown busy writing songs for Britney Spears

Chris Brown was tied to two of the hottest women at the MTV Video Music Awards: Rihanna and Britney Spears.

MTV VMAs find few surprises as Britney steals show

LOS ANGELES — No Madonna kiss. No Michael Jackson cameo. No flying Howard Stern. Not even a Kanye tantrum. MTV has set a high standard for the unexpected at its Video Music Awards, but on the show's 25th anniversary, the network instead settled for throwing its full support behind Britney Spears' comeback. Spears won a leading three awards, including video of the year for "Piece of Me."

Happy New Year from AltRockAddict & MTV - The Iconic U2 New Years Day Video
Source: MTV Newsroom

What would New Years be without this iconic video from U2? I can't imagine a world without it, myself. Bono says nothing ever changes, which is ironic, because U2 changes with each new album.

Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer by Dr. Elmo
Source: YouTube

"Dr. Elmo made this in his living room in 1983. It played on MTV for 18+ years. Written by Randy Brooks and performed by Dr. Elmo.

Italian Americans outraged at reality TV 'slur'
Source: Independent.co.uk

They put up with The Godfather, Goodfellas, and several decades of gangster movies. They endured the cult success of The Sopranos, albeit through gritted teeth.

The Jersey Shore Handbook
Source: The New York Times

MTV, the music-cum-social-anthropology network, recently introduced "Jersey Shore," a reality television program wherein eight young Italian-Americans cohabitate in a beach house at the Jersey Shore for the month of August.

Shane Sparks, judge on MTV's 'America's Best Dance Crew,' arrested on suspicion of child molestation [Updated]
Source: The L.A. Times

Shane Sparks, a judge on MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew," was arrested this morning on suspicion of felony child molestation, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. (By Seema Mehta)

Why do young people ignore the stereotypes on 'Jersey Shore'?
Source: NY Daily News

Outraged by MTV's lurid depiction of Italian-Americans, I borrowed a page from President Obama (and William Shakespeare) to share a teachable moment with my undergraduate critical thinking class.

The five worst apologies ever - thestar.com
Source: Toronto Star

Tiger Woods apologized on Wednesday to his family and his fans in an online letter.

Outrage (and Irony) over wall blocking free U2 Berlin concert - Yahoo! News
Source: Yahoo! News

Fans hoping to glimpse U2's free concert celebrating 20 years since the Berlin Wall fell were outraged Thursday to find that a nearly 6-1/2-foot (2-meter) high metal barrier was installed to block the view for those without tickets.

U2 to play free show to mark fall of Berlin Wall - MSN Music News
Source: MSN

BERLIN (AP) -- Achtung, baby: U2 will play a free concert in Berlin to help the city celebrate 20 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall. Music network MTV said the Irish rockers will perform in front of the Brandenburg Gate on Nov.

MTV Screwing Young Voters
Source: ypnation.net

MTV says it represents young voters, but supports policies that hurt us.

'Gone Too Far' premiere: DJ AM, gone too soon
Source: EW.com

Gone Too Far followed a structure we're familiar with from other shows: the user uses, there's an excruciatingly intimate family intervention. Then the addict is whisked off to rehab, and emerges clean, for however long he or she decides to remain so.

Jay-Z Sells Out Concert in 15 Seconds
Source: theybf.com

Jay-Z is officially in another realm. He sold out his upcoming show at London's Alexandra Palace (November 4th) in just 15 seconds just this morning.  This is after his tickets for his Sept. 18th concert he did at London's Roundhouse sold out in just a few hours.

Stay tuned for these TV apps
Source: appolicious.com

The beginning of autumn means the return of football, Starbucks' pumpkin spice lattes and every couch potato's delight: the new television season.

Kermit the Frog: 'I'm not dating Lady Gaga'
Source: msnbc.com

When Lady Gaga rolled up to the MTV Video Music Awards, the world was taken aback at the identity of her high-profile date - Kermit the Frog. So has the movie/ TV star/singer moved on from Miss Piggy? Not at all, Kermit insists.

Kermit the Frog: 'I'm not dating Lady Gaga'
Source: msnbc.com

When Lady Gaga rolled up to the MTV Video Music Awards, the world was taken aback at the identity of her high-profile date - Kermit the Frog. So has the movie/ TV star/singer moved on from Miss Piggy? Not at all, Kermit insists.

Kanye West Is A Racist Who Hates White People
Source: Charleston City Paper

Image or not, rudeness is not cool and rudeness toward women is even worse. But after spending the last few days listening to liberals attribute Rep.

Kanye West tells Leno 'my hurt caused someone else's hurt' - CNN.com
Source: CNN

Kanye West tells Leno 'my hurt caused someone else's hurt' LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Kanye West appeared to blame the pain of his mother's death two years ago for his "rude" behavior at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards.

Kanye West Takes To His Blog To Apologize To Taylor Swift For His VMA Rant
Source: buzzworthy.mtv.com

As if we needed any more proof that Kanye is an idiot.

Stars Flock To MTV Video Music Awards (Slideshow)
Source: KETV-7

Music royalty graced the MTV Video Music Awards amid chaos and controversy

Rock Band Network Embraces PS3 and Xbox 360, Skips Wii
Source: GameDaily

Some, not all, of the Rock Band Network songs will be made available for PS3 users, but song creation still remains exclusive to Xbox 360 (while Wii gets nothing).

MTV To Launch Rock Band Track Upload Service
Source: IGN.com

MTV announced this morning plans to introduce a new Rock Band Network, which will allow artists - signed or unsigned - to submit audio tracks to be included into the popular music game.

MTV, EU Team To Fight Climate Change
Source: The Huffington Post

The European Union is teaming up with music channel MTV to raise awareness among teens about the dangers of climate change.

Does Michael Jackson's Death Require 24/7 News Coverage?

Absolutely not. Michael Jackson was not a head of state. He was a past-his-prime entertainer whose deeply disturbed mental health was the primary contributor to his death.

Who First Called Jackson the 'King of Pop?'
Source: new.music.yahoo.com

Who dubbed Jackson the "King of Pop"?: Searches on Jackson's famous nickname surged an astounding 3,645% yesterday. Related searches on who came up with the phrase were also extremely popular.