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TeenNick Vs. 'TRL' And 'Making The Video': Interns Weigh In

Posted 7/28/11 12:00 pm EST by in Behind The Scenes, MTV News, Television


By Matt Goodhue

Sure, '90's Nickelodeon played a key role in shaping our childhood. Doug and Patty provided us with fashion sense. Kenan and Kel made us fond of orange soda. “Are You Afraid of the Dark?” encouraged us to use a nightlight. These shows were crucial in the development of our young, innocent brains, but it was the radical movement of MTV that really had an impact on how we are today.

As young interns for MTV News, we can't ignore the influence certain programs had on us. It's one of the reasons we wanted to come here in the first place. So, while Nickelodeon’s re-airings of hits like “Doug” and “Clarissa Explains It All” are thrilling our slightly older MTV News colleges, we're hoping MTV will be inspired and re-play our favorite classics from the late '90s and early 2000s.

“Celebrity Deathmatch,” 1998-2002 – Matt Goodhue
In a time when WWF ruled my Monday nights, I needed another program to meet my wrestling needs during the week. “Celebrity Deathmatch” was the missing link. Not only could I watch claymation characters kick each other's asses in brutal ways, the matches featured celebrities and historical figures that I would have loved to see square off in the ring. Beavis vs. Butt-head. The Backstreet Boys vs. The Beastie Boys. Busta Rhymes vs. William Shakespeare. Pure genius. With commentators Johnny Gomez and Nick Diamond giving the play-by-play, “Celebrity Deathmatch” provided endless entertainment and a copious amount of blood and physical injury. Bring back the clay!

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Today In MTV History: Mariah Carey’s ‘TRL’ Meltdown

Posted 7/19/11 2:45 pm EST by in Mariah Carey, Television


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It’s time for a trip down memory lane. Once upon a time, in a far off kingdom called New York City, lived a popular little show called “Total Request Live” or simply “TRL.” It drew hoards of teens to Times Square, where they could stand in the street, block traffic and scream at some of the biggest stars in music. Do you remember? Man, those were the days…

Well, ten years ago today one of the biggest stars of all dropped by for what would become one of the most talked about appearances in the show’s 10-year history. The star: Mariah Carey. And girlfriend brought ice cream!

The pop star arrived unannounced and proceeded to strip off her shirt and pass out cool treats. According to Carey, “If you don’t have ice cream in your life, sometimes you just might go a little bit crazy.” (You can say that again, sister!) Host Carson Daly’s response: “That’s a metaphor for a lot more, I’m sure.”

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'Total Finale Live' Dispatch: Kim Stolz Witnesses The 'TRL' High School Reunion

Posted 11/17/08 1:24 pm EST by in TRL


As one of the newer kids on the block at "TRL," I thought it was amazing to see all the older alumni's enthusiasm and excitement to be back at the studio. It felt like a high school reunion. ... But a really fantastic one.

The energy was exhilarating. I went outside to interview some kids who had been watching "TRL" since they were 10 and had stood outside in the cold all day long to see the stars arrive and watch the old VJs emerge from their cars. Some of them screamed, some cried, but all were there for the same reason: to witness the end of an era.


As I wrote this first part, 10 years of "TRL" history was walking in the door to the afterparty. The VIP room saw the likes of G-Unit, Kid Rock, John Norris, Vanessa Minnillo, Sway, Hilarie Burton (who held my hand on the red carpet outside, hmmm) and tons of other friends of MTV. The party rolled on until at least 3:30 a.m., which is when I left, and it seemed to be nowhere near its close.

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John Norris Looks At How Far The 'TRL' Family Has Come

Posted 11/17/08 12:35 pm EST by in John Norris, TRL


John Norris and Nick CarterOverwhelming.

I don't know any word that better sums up what Sunday night was like. I have almost 20 years' worth of live MTV events — VMAs, New Year's Eves, Grammy preshows, election nights — to treasure. And yet "Total Finale Live" has to rank up there with the best of them. I think that as much as that has to do with the insane roster of celebs that turned up for our big send-off — proof, if you needed any more, of the enduring impact of this pop phenom — it is also a tribute to the countless former co-workers who came back to join us on this night.

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Tim Kash Watches 'Total Finale Live' Bring 50 Cent, Kid Rock Together

Posted 11/17/08 1:44 am EST by in TRL


I can't believe that we just saw the last episode of "TRL." You might think that me being British, I wouldn't know "TRL," but I do. It's an international show that we've all been watching.

It was amazing to see so many people — from 50 Cent to Diddy to Beyoncé to Justin Timberlake to Ludacris — come out to pay their respects to a show that obviously means more to them than just a one-hour block on television.

Everyone's telling me that the studio was the place to be, but the whole night, we were backstage, and every single artist came through to say hello. I was talking to Diddy about his upcoming, very eclectic album, and who interrupts our interview? 50 Cent. Having two of the biggest music-business tycoons standing on either side of me, I couldn't help but wonder who had more money in his pocket.

Backstage, the artists weren't just staying in their dressing rooms or hanging out in VIP areas. Everybody was having fun and acting like regular people. It was a beautiful thing to see them interact with each other.

Read about the rest of Tim's night "Total Finale Live", plus photos with Good Charlotte, Diddy, Hilary Duff and more...after the jump!
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Sway Remembers Carson Daly's Advice On The Last Night Of 'TRL'

Posted 11/17/08 1:41 am EST by in TRL


It was great being a part of the "TRL" finale. Carson Daly was somebody who really embraced me when I came to MTV in 2000. I was somewhat of an outsider. I came from a different place, and I looked different, with the hair wrap and everything. At the time, Carson gave me some really great advice. He told me to go out there, just have fun and be who I am, and the rest would resonate.

Photo By Bryan Bedder of Getty Images

It was great seeing all the original faces, from Carson to Hilarie, Quddus, Lyndsey, La La and Vanessa. Everyone's still really successful and doing their own thing. It was also good to see Snoop, Nelly, Luda, Hilary Duff and all these wonderful folks.

Photo By Frank Micelotta of Getty Images

The show was such a tribute to great music and pop culture, and then it became a cultural icon in itself. I'm happy to be a part of "TRL," and being on the finale was a proud moment for me. I had a wonderful time.

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Live-Blogging the 'TRL' Finale: All Good Things Must Come To An End

Posted 11/16/08 6:35 pm EST by in TRL


Shout out your homies and then screech at the top of your lungs because it's time to live-blog the "TRL" finale! Yes, after 10+ years of racing home after school to catch 45-second snippets of our favorite music videos, "TRL" is saying goodbye in a prime-time extravaganza called "Total Finale Live," which I suppose technically makes it "TFL." (That will probably confuse Tim Kash, since "TFL" usually refers to the London transit authority.)

All of our "TRL" faves are likely to appear, from the original HBIC Carson Daly (although nowadays he's about half the size as he was in 1999), to the artists that "TRL" helped catapult into superstardom: BSB, Beyonce, Korn (remember them?!) and – fingers crossed - LFO. I mean, Britney.

So join me as I revert back to my 16 year-old self and enjoy "TRL" one last time. I've got an ignored math textbook next to me on the couch, I'm shoving Oreos into my mouth by the fistful and I'm praying that my comment flashes on screen during Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody."

7:56 pm - Hello! Or as Marjorie from "America's Next Top Model" would say "bonjour!" We're just moments away from the "TRL" finale.

7:58 pm - Marjorie was robbed.

8:00 pm - The show is opening with a quick countdown of the top 10 moments, I think. #6 is Korn's arrival. #5 is Michael Jackson. #4 is Brad Pitt re-encacting a scene from "Seven." These are getting scarier as they go on. I'm expecting Mariah Carey's meltdown to be #1.

8:02 pm - #1 is Beyonce live! Right now! How is she going to live up to that expectation?

8:04 pm - Beyonce is doing the same exact performance from last night's "SNL." Thanks for the preferential treatment, B! (At least she changed clothes?)

8:07 pm - It's hard to follow Beyonce's "Do this with your hand!" direction whilst typing.

8:08 pm - Beyonce is taking us back to her "Crazy In Love" days. You know, if she really wanted to do something shocking, she would reunite with tDestiny's Child. And not Michele Williams and Kely Rowland. The ORIGINAL D-Child girls. Latavia, where you at?!

8:09 pm - My buddy Sway just introduced Damien Fahey and Carson Daly. And thanks to a weird audio glitch, he did this twice! Whoops!

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Remembering 'TRL': MTV Staffer Recalls How Her After-School Favorite Shaped Her Life

Posted 11/13/08 1:48 pm EST by in MTV News, TRL


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You know how your parents like to sit you down and tell you stories about their misbegotten youth, hoping to share with you the excitement of their teen years? That's what I'm about to do as I remember "TRL." To sit here now, a decade after the show premiered and on the (almost) eve of its finale, and explain how that show changed my after-school life makes me feel old.

I remember being at a computer in the school library, supposedly working on a school project, and sneaking over to the "TRL" Web site to vote for the Backstreet Boys or Christina Aguilera. Heaven forbid I missed an episode! I had a friend who would tape important ones for me, in case I had to go to cheerleading practice or go to a creative-writing club meeting, so I wouldn't miss seeing my favorite stars get interviewed.
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One MTV Newser Comes Face To Face With Her Teen Crush: Gideon Yago

Posted 11/12/08 4:00 pm EST by in TRL


By Rya Backer

Gideon YagoWorking at MTV News for the past 10-odd months has provided me with worlds of stories I fully intend to tell my grandchildren.

There was that time I canoodled with the New Kids on the Block — OK, it was just Danny, and it involves a very awkward photo of me firmly grasping his index finger, but still. There was that other time I stayed up all day and night with one of my favorite new bands, Passion Pit. There was also that time I watched the "Project Runway" season-five finale in a leath-uh corset with Stella Zotis.

Fun people pass through these halls every day, like T-Pain (and his top hat), Hulk Hogan and My Morning Jacket. Some even walk through our morning news meetings. Next time, knock — OK, Taylor Swift?

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Brandy Helps MTV Dream Up A 'TRL' Replacement

Posted 11/6/08 8:00 am EST by in TRL


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Sometimes, when you interview a celebrity, you just click. When it happens, it can be golden. Take my interview with Brandy last week. Everything was pretty much going by the book, as we discussed her new album, her plans as an actress, etc. — but then we started brainstorming about our own TV show.

Brandy was waxing nostalgic about the end of "TRL." " 'TRL' is the show you dreamed of being on as a kid," she said. "I'll never forget the experiences I had. That's a question I've been thinking about. Like, where are we going to have our pop music? I'm sure something will be figured out. We've got to do something. This is our station. I don't know the answer. Do you?" Read More...

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