On August 1, 1981, MTV was launched, literally. The first moments of the channel began with the space shuttle lifting off ...

We take a look at the key music videos that established MTV as an industry and pop culture behemoth of the 1980s.

The iconic cable television channel, first launched in a small section of the East Coast on Aug. 1, 1981.

MTV's first show took place nearly half a century ago, with many having forgotten about the moment the channel 'changed the ...

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Kenner’s approach demonstrated how toys could extend a film franchise between releases, creating a model that studios and ...

MTV's music-only channels all but went dark on New Year's Eve in 2025. The network did a fitting send-off for seven of its ...

The Totally Tubular Festival hits Iroquois Amphitheater on August 14th. LEO was fortunate to have a conversation with Thomas ...

Now, more than four decades later, fans can hear the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how MTV went from a risky idea to ...

Having well-constructed synthesizer-driven pop-rock songs wasn’t enough for the Fixx during the early 1980s. The arty band ...

The Courant’s arts picks for July 26 through Aug. 1 include jam bands Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms and Spin Doctors and ...

The 1980s gave us some of the biggest female stars in pop music. From catchy hits and unforgettable performances to bold ...