MTV Acquires SnowGlobe Music Festival, Plans Global Live Music, Event Expansion

MTV has acquired the SnowGlobe Music Festival, as part of a plan to expand the brand and business beyond TV. Held on New Year’s Eve, the annual event is held in South Lake Tahoe and with more than 20,000 fans for three days of music, action sports and interactive art….

Cabello Wins Big, Grande Shut Out At MTV EMAs 2019

Camila Cabello was the night’s big winner at the MTV EMAs , formerly known as the European Music Awards, last night, winning best artist, while five-time nominee Ariana Grande was shut out. In addition to best artist, Cabello won best song, best video for “Havana and best act. Janet Jackson…

Camila Cabello, Ariana Grande Top MTV EMA 2018 Nominations

Camila Cabello and Ariana Grande lead the nominees of the 2018 MTV European Music Awards, it was announced Thursday. Cabello grabbed six nominations including best song and best video for “Havana,” as well as, best artist. Ariana Grande received five nominations including best song and best video for “no tears…

Despacito, the Most Popular Music Video in History, Ruled Ineligible by the VMAs

But while Despacito gets snubbed, does the industry care about the MTV Video Music Awards? Will anyone watch? Last week, ‘Despacito’ became the most-watched music video in YouTube.  MTV executives, however, ruled the video ineligible for this year’s Video Music Awards.  But with fewer people watching the once-popular awards show, will this notable snub make […]

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Did MTV Refuse to Air Black Musicians in the 80s?

According to Grandmixer DXT, MTV refused to air black musicians in the 80s because of Viacom’s inherent racism. Grandmixer DXT is known as a pioneering DJ during the early stages of hip-hop.  In an in-depth interview with Murder Master Music Show, Grandmixer DXT claims MTV hadn’t aired black musicians in the 80s due to widespread […]

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