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Departing MTV Exec's Furtive Wish: I Wanna Be On Broadway!
Original at Gawker
• Wed, Jun 17
Though I've been in one place, MTV Networks, for 12 years, I've been afforded a series of sequential chapters, each completely unique — like getting a new "calling" every couple of years. First serving the TRL generation at MTV. ... Brian Graden leaving MTV Networks Hollywood Reporter
Brian Graden leaving MTV Networks
Original at Hollywood Reporter
• Mon, Jun 15
Graden, who is in talks to stay in the Viacom fold with a producing deal, is credited with guiding MTV from the era of music videos to the world of reality programming, supervising the creation and launch of such series as "TRL," "The Osbournes," "The ... Brian Graden to exit MTV Variety
Alexa Chung flips 'On' switch for MTV
Original at New York Daily News
• Mon, Jun 15
It's On With Alexa Chung," premiering today at noon, is set to fill the daily slot left behind by the recently canceled "TRL." But unlike its predecessor, "It's On" isn't just a music video countdown show. Instead, each hour-long live episode will ...
Trick Daddy Provides his Top 10 Most Influential Miami Artists
Original at 24hourhiphop
• Mon, Jun 15
Florida During an appearance on MTV's TRL sometime in May of 2008, Usher fired back at the gossip and rumors about his relationship. "My wife is not 40 years old. I love her to death and I'm a black, strong man in America standing up for my people — as a man ...
Cartoon Network and MTV takes steps in new directions
Original at Kansas City Star
• Sat, Jun 13
MO First, let's look at MTV, which is dumping its long-running live interview show “TRL” in favor of a comedy-talk program hosted by British “presenter” Alexa Chung. “It's On With Alexa Chung,” which premieres at 11 am Monday on MTV, is still under wraps ...
MTV Widens Its Net
Original at Wall Street Journal
• Thu, Jun 11
MTV is betting that British TV host Alexa Chung, a 25-year-old former model, will help bring young viewers back to the tube. MTV is positioning “It's On with Alexa Chung,” a live on-air music show, as the heir to “Total Request Live,” a long-running ...
Blink-182 to Preview New Material on Tour
Original at Dose.ca
• Mon, Jun 8
Canada It's still more than a month before Blink-182 unleash their reunion tour, but when the band ushers forth the second coming of the TRL era this summer, expect to hear some new material. The band's Travis Barker recently told MTV News that they have a ...
ROLL CALL: Mariah Carey Embraces Her New Curves
Original at Access Hollywood
• Mon, Jun 8
Access' Shaun Robinson talks to Mariah after her visit to MTV's “TRL” and gets the latest details. Stage and screen actress Jenifer Lewis opens up about joining the Broadway musical “Hairspray” in the role written for her — “Motormouth Mabel”! ...
I want my (new) MTV
Original at metro.us
• Thu, May 28
NY “I thought I would be more so,” says the British TV personality, whose hourlong, live variety program, “It's On with Alexa Chung,” premieres June 15 on MTV as the centerpiece of the network's rebranding campaign post-“Total Request Live. ...
Mariah Carey, Usher Reveal New Album Names
Original at Access Hollywood
• Wed, May 20
Access' Shaun Robinson talks to Mariah after her visit to MTV's “TRL” and gets the latest details. R&B singer Usher celebrates the release of his new album with members of the US Navy, Marines and Coast Guard aboard the USS Kearsarge in New York City. ...
TV: ELISABETTA CANALIS NUOVA CONDUTTRICE DI 'TRL' SU MTV
Original at AKI
• Wed, May 13
L'Unione Sarda Italy Adnkronos) - Elena Santarelli passa il testimone di "Trl- Total Request Live" a Elisabetta Canalis, nuova conduttrice dello show di Mtv Italia, in onda dal lunedi' al venerdi' alle 15. Dopo una serie di gossip che hanno anticipato la notizia non ...
Chung tapped to boost MTV ratings
Original at Sentinel
• Wed, May 13
By David Bauder of AP NEW YORK — 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. “The Alexa Chung Show” will ...
Beauty queen, new author to read from her book
Original at eagletribune.com
• Sun, May 10
MA She was also a VJ on MTV's "Total Request Live." Castillo was crowned Miss USA in 2003, the third Latina to be so chosen. Five years later, Penguin Group published "Confidence is Queen." The book will be available for sale at the library. ...
Phelps returns from suspension
Original at WCPO
• Tue, May 5
OH Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps visits MTV's 'TRL' at MTV Studios in Times Square on October 22, 2008 in New York City. (Bryan Bedder, Getty Images) BALTIMORE (AP) - Michael Phelps' three-month suspension from competition is now over and he marked the ...
Alexa Chung to Host TRL Meets Twitter MTV Show
Original at TwentyFourBit
• Thu, Apr 30
Alexa Chung, a British television presenter and girlfriend to Arctic Monkey Alex Turner, is hosting a new MTV show that is being billed as the successor to Carson Daly's career-making hit TRL. The Guardian reports “The Alexa Chung Show” will be similar ...
Drake Bell's "I Know" to Debut on TRL on November 8!
Original at CDInsight
• Mon, Apr 13
NY The “I Know” video further showcases Bell’s unique vision with its high-energy and 60’s throwback vibe. The video was directed by famed director Neon(Black Eyed Peas, Sergio Mendes) and is expected to premiere on MTV’s TRL this week, on November 8.
Rodrigues names flirtiest celeb - Gold Coast News
Original at Gold Coast News
• Mon, Mar 23
goldcoast.com.au, Australia LYNDSEY Rodrigues was the first Australian to sign with mtv's frenetic music video countdown show TRL (Total Request Live) in New York, and has interviewed the who's who of music, film and television, from Will Smith to the Foo Fighters. ...
Local Spanish radio station first in state to broadcast on FM dial
Original at eagletribune.com
• Fri, Mar 20
MA Programming on 800 AM and now 92.1 FM include a daily morning show from 6 to 10 am, Total Request Live (TRL) Latino, a nationally syndicated show hosted by former Miss America Susie Castillo of Methuen, and various music shows for teens and adults. ...
Stargazing | Snoop Dogg, Ben McKenzie, Melinda Doolittle
Original at Kansas City Star
• Mon, Mar 2
Boston Globe MO “Variety is tough, but I think the great thing about MTV, it’s all about experimenting and trying new and different things,” said Tony DiSanto, the network’s executive vice president. “Particularly right now, with ‘TRL’ (“Total Request Live”) not being ...
Reality Check: Did Carson Daly’s Cup Runneth Over At The TRL Farewell Bash?
Original at MTV Remote Control
• Tue, Jan 6
By Show Girl • Carson Daly describes Total Finale Live (and, really, TRL in general) as one giant party. So who was the drunkest reveler of all? “Kid Rock had a very very healthy buzz going on,” Carson ventures. “And then I’d [have to] say me.” (Men.Style.com)
Beyonce's music videos dominate YouTube
Original at Pulse 24
• Thu, Jan 1
Canada - AP Singer Beyonce performs on MTV's TRL 'Total Finale Live' show at the MTV studios in Times Square in New York on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2008. ...
A New Years Eve Countdown to 2009 with Carson Daly and David Friedman
Original at Deadbolt
• Wed, Dec 24
- Although Carson Daly is now a veteran on the late night television airwaves, with his own show Late Night With Carson Daly, the former host of MTV's TRL ...
Country Star Taylor Swift the New Face of L.E.I. Jeans
Original at Lovetripper.com
• Tue, Dec 2
By Grace Sydney(noreply@blogger.com) Image details: MTV TRL Presents Taylor Swift, The Cast Of "Get Smart" & Brittany Snow served by picapp.comKnowing that nothing flatters feminine curves quite like the perfect pair of jeans, L.E.I. offers a wide range of denim designs, many of which can currently be seen on country music...
Newsfeed Update: 11.21.08
Original at mediabistro.com
• Fri, Nov 21
A mere week after the cancellation of MTV's TRL, host Damien Fahey's been snatched up by Extra. "The show called and asked if he would start this weekend as one of their new special correspondents." A rep confirmed that Fahey was in talks with Extra: "There are other networks competing for hi...
Face value: Listen to the music
Original at Economist
• Wed, Nov 19
JUDY MCGRATH believes that “change has to be in everyone’s DNA, personally and professionally.” As the chief executive of MTV Networks, a division of Viacom, an American media group, she was still sad to see one of MTV’s longest-running programmes, “Total Request Live”, come to an end th...
Ryan Phillippe Has Gas Pump Power
Original at Just Jared
• Wed, Nov 19
Ryan & Reese will have no-fuss holidays.The Pussycat Dolls launch some lingerie.Eva Longoria has an alluring posh housewife party.Bikini-clad Kim Kardashian hits the beach.Japan has a big issue with moobs.100 movie spoilers in five minutes.Prince is spreading the word.Hayden Panett...
Kid Rock gives 'TRL' a smoking send-off
Original at BreakingNews.ie
• Tue, Nov 18
By BreakingNews.ie / TCM Kid Rock broke New York's strict smoking ban while bidding farewell to MTV music show 'TRL' on Sunday night - by striding into the Times Square studio smoking a cigar.
MTV.ca | News - Hilarie Burton Says She Owes Career, From 'TRL' To ...
Original at MTV.ca
• Tue, Nov 18
She added that without then-host Carson Daly there to show her the ropes, she wouldn't be where she is today. "I haven't seen him in forever," she said. "I live down in North Carolina, where I shoot my show. I'm excited to see Carson. ...
MTV.ca | News - 'TRL' Finale, Behind The Scenes: Kid Rock Meets 50 ...
Original at MTV.ca
• Tue, Nov 18
The Kid suggested that MTV turn the main studio where "TRL" taped into a set for a variety show - a show on which different artists from different genres would be featured. Hmmm ... sounds a lot like "TRL." Snoop Dogg said the "TRL" ...
Goodbye, 'TRL' -- We'll Miss You!Original at Spin
• Mon, Nov 17
By Matt Kiser All that money -- at least some of it -- helped labels spend more on indie acts. RCA, for example, used Christina Aguilera money to sign and develop the Strokes, Kings of Leon, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. The TRL-fueled pop music cushion allowed labels to take more risks. More from TRL:
Opinion: Bye Bye Bye: What We've Learned From Pop's "TRL" Era
Original at Idolator
• Mon, Nov 17
By Mike Barthel 1. Britney Spears - Baby One More Time (1/12/99) 2. Eminem - The Real Slim Shady (6/30/00) 4. N*Sync - Bye Bye Bye (3/14/00) 5. Christina Aguilara - Dirrty (10/15/02) 6. Kid Rock - Bawitdaba (2/15/00) 7. Beyonce feat. Jay-Z - Crazy in Love (6/15/03) 8. Usher feat. Ludacris and Lil Jon - Yeah (10/5/04)
Goodbye TRL...Does This Mean No More Music on MTV?
Original at kreuzer33 (WordPress)
• Mon, Nov 17
By kreuzer33 Credit: MTV Carson Daly chatted with Eminem, Beyonce gave a show-stopping performance, girls shrieked at the sight of Justin Timberlake and hundreds of fans lined up outside in Times Square for a glimpse at superstars. From the New York Times:
+Original at Bosh
• Mon, Nov 17
Paparazzi videos from New York City! Check out James Morrison's new music video for "Nothing Ever Hurt Like You" Ashlee Simpson in Labor? Wentz Blogs that He's Canceled Larry King Live Appearance Tonight TRL in 60 Seconds" Clip - "Total Finale Live" This Sunday at 8PM on MTV
TRL Says Goodbye With JT, Diddy, Beyonce and More
Original at POPSUGAR
• Mon, Nov 17
By Molly TRL had its final moments last night with a show bringing back the biggest stars who ever stopped by the Times Square studio. Beyonce kicked it off with a performance that included the classic "Crazy in Love" but sadly no Jay-Z cameo. Carson Daly returned for the show, as did Diddy, who made th...
TRL FINALE...
Original at stuffflypeoplelike.com
• Mon, Nov 17
By Rae of Stuff Fly People Like TRL original VJ Carson Daily was there with the most recent VJ, Damien. Just sayin…. Former Vj’s, Quddus and Vanessa were in the building. Hilary Duff came through with a lil Bee Hive swag. Where was Lindsay? Teyana Taylor. Cheers TRL *tears*
Fans Call 'TRL' Finale 'A Great Way For The Show To End'Original at mtv.com
• Sun, Nov 16
Audience members at the "TRL" finale in New York on Sunday Photo: MTV News And fans — as well as "TRL" legends like 50 Cent, Kid Rock, Fall Out Boy, Nelly and original host Carson Daly — flocked to Times Square to say goodbye to the countdown show for "Total Finale Live" on Sunday (November 16).
Opinion: Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Eminem, Fall Out Boy Mark End Of An Era At 'TRL' FinaleOriginal at mtv.com
• Sun, Nov 16
And, appropriately, there was also one last video countdown. Hosts Carson Daly and Damien Fahey guided viewers (and the screaming fans inside the studio) through the 10 most iconic clips in "TRL" history — everything from Outkast's "Hey Ya!" and 'NSYNC's "Bye Bye Bye" to Kid Rock's "Bawi...
Opinion: Other Shows: TRL - Total Finale LiveOriginal at A.V. Club
• Sun, Nov 16
“Wait, Total Request Live got cancelled? Wait, Total Request Live is still on?” Har har, how droll! 7pm: Starting out with a countdown… how appropriate. What is this a countdown of exactly? 8:54pm: Christina Aguilera’s back, and she’s still thrilled and grateful and blahblahblah.
Liveblogging the TRL Finale!!!!!
Original at Just Jared
• Sun, Nov 16
Hello, my party people!!!!! I’m here liveblogging from inside the MTV Times Square Studios in New York City. 8:59 PM - Vanessa Minnillo confirms that Pete Wentz is with wife Ashlee Simpson–she is due any minute!!! 9:44 PM - Vanessa Minnillo and Lala holding hands and walking out of the stud...
Idolator Live-Blogs The "TRL" Finale: 1-800-DIAL-MTV, We Knew Ye WhenOriginal at Idolator
• Sun, Nov 16
By Maura Johnston 8:12 p.m. There are a lot of A-listers backstage, you guys! And a countdown of "10 videos that defined music videos and pop culture." Because if there's one thing that American music needs more of, it's lists! Here's No. 10 while Carson and Damien bro-hug: "Hey Ya!"
Supreme Sunday
Original at TVgasm
• Sun, Nov 16
By Chooch MTV: Total Final Live" at 8pm. MTV says farewell to one of it's longest running shows. "TRL". It was the post popular show in the late 90's, for all the teenagers, after school. It launched the careers of the Backstreet Boys, 'Nsync, & Britney Spears. Carson Daly will join Damien Fahey as hos...
Screaming Goodbye To Total Request Live [And Now It's Dead]Original at Gawker
• Fri, Nov 14
By Richard Do you feel that tingly spark in the air today, especially as you near Times Square? It's because Total Request Live, MTV's long-running afterschool music video special is coming to an end after ten years, signing off on Sunday with a special big send-off bash. Yes, one of the last remainin...
Total Request Live Is Dead
Original at nydailynews.com
• Thu, Nov 13
In its heyday, TRL was a big deal, and especially a big deal to me. I was alllll about the pop culture celebrities of the moment, from NSYNC to Smashing Pumpkins to Bush to Courtney Love. I was obsessed with them all and could hardly stand to miss an episode of Total Request Live.
Morning Links: TRL plans star-studded finale Sunday
Original at The Buffalo News
• Wed, Nov 12
By Blog Editor Anne Neville After 10 years on the air, MTV's Total Request Live will go out with a bang on Sunday. The last show, which is being called "Total Finale Live," will feature Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Nelly, Snoop Dogg, Taylor Swift, Diddy, Kid...
Podcast: Damien Fahey Interview (part 1)
Original at a1135.g.akamai.net
• Mon, Nov 10
Matt talks to the Boston native about MTV's TRL Finale
EXCLUSIVE: Former MTV VJ Dave Holmes On The Demise Of 'TRL', MTV's Current Programming Slate
Original at Defamer
• Tue, Sep 16
By Kyle Buchanan When we heard the news that MTV mainstay TRL was headed for that great cancellation box in the sky, we decided to get some inside scoop from one of the people who knew it best: former MTV VJ Dave Holmes. The music buff first appeared on the channel as the runner-up to Jesse Camp on MTV's 1998 Wann...
EXCLUSIVE: Former MTV VJ Dave Holmes On The Demise Of 'TRL', MTV's Current Programming Slate
Original at Gawker
• Tue, Sep 16
By Kyle Buchanan When we heard the news that MTV mainstay TRL was headed for that great cancellation box in the sky, we decided to get some inside scoop from one of the people who knew it best: former MTV VJ Dave Holmes. The music buff first appeared on the channel as the runner-up to Jesse Camp on MTV's 1998 Wann...
Live-Blogging Tokio Hotel's Final Day Of Hosting "TRL": There's Enough Eyeliner To Go AroundOriginal at Idolator
• Thu, Aug 7
By Maura Johnston 11:00 a.m. No. 10 on the countdown: The new single by LL Cool J, which features The-Dream and name-drops Justin Timberlake. It gets more than 60 seconds of airtime, so I guess it's "good." 11:42 a.m. No. 2: The Jonas Brothers! But what does this mean about the sorta-coveted No. 1 slot? Is it going to be t...
PETE WENTZ - WENTZ SLAMS MTV BOSSES - Contactmusic.com
Original at Contactmusic.com
• Tue, May 20
PETE WENTZ - WENTZ SLAMS MTV BOSSES UK - May 20, 2008 It is a network called music television that does not play music videos. And when they do play videos, it is in 30 second clips on (show) TRL or underneath ...
Live-Blogging The TRL Debut Of Missy Elliott's 3-D VideoOriginal at Idolator
• Mon, Feb 4
By Jess Harvell 3:44: And now a young lady uncomfortably grinds out an air-guitar performance of "Lenny's" signature hit "American Woman." And the guitar goes to...the guy. Who's mentally calculating his eBay winnings before he's off-camera. 3:56: Finally! Missy!