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NEW YORK - 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.
For few hours, it seemed like old times at MTV’s “Total Request Live” — back when the show was not [...]

Perhaps accurately representing the iPod generation, no one artist or genre dominated at the 2008 MTVu Woodie Awards, held last night (Nov. 12) at New York’s Roseland Ballroom.
Motion City Soundtrack kicked off the night by winning the video of the year Woodie for “It Had To Be You.” They were followed by indie rappers Atmosphere, [...]

Some of the biggest names in pop music will be on hand Sunday (Nov. 16) for the final episode of MTV’s “Total Request Live,” including Ludacris, Snoop Dogg and Nelly in a one-off performance.
Other performances will be turned in by Beyonce, 50 Cent, Fall Out Boy and the Backstreet Boys. Justin Timberlake, Kid Rock, JC [...]

American pop artists dominated the MTV Europe Music Awards last night (Oct. 6) at Liverpool Echo Arena, and the performers and winners were also keen to bask in President-elect Barack Obama’s election victory.
Britney Spears sent a video acceptance for her two awards: best album for “Blackout” (Jive/Sony BMG) and best act of 2008. Host Katy [...]

It’s the end of an era for MTV.
Executive producer Dave Sirulnick said Monday that the final episode of TRL will air in November.
And, considering what MTV’s program schedule looks like these days, the two-hour special—which doesn’t have an exact date yet but will be shown on a Saturday afternoon—will seemingly be the most time the [...]

These were my predictions for the 2008 MTV VMA’s. I didn’t do so hot.
Best New Artist
Nominees
Miley Cyrus - 7 Things
Katy Perry - I Kissed A Girl
Jordin Sparks - No Air
Taylor Swift - Teardrops On My Guitar
Tokio Hotel - Ready, Set, Go! (Winner)
Who I Think Should Win?
Taylor Swift - Teardrops On My Guitar
Who Will [...]