VMAs: Irreverent or Irrelevant

So once again the VMAs are here and once again I am finding it very hard to care. Don't get me wrong- I do like seeing the performance highlights. And it is the one day a year you are sure catch actual music on MTV. I just can't help but feel like what's the point?

If you were following me at all this past year, you know how I feel about MTV's current direction. Also, their current attitude about their direction. I posted a link today on my facebook page that discussed Adam Levine and his attitude toward's tonight's festivities. I say "AMEN". You can't ignore music all year long in favor of shows about fake Italians and teenagers who never got (or paid attention in) sex education and then pretend like that's ok because you have an "edgy" music awards show one night. I especially love the smart reply they wrote back to him. To me, it shows an arrogance and a tone deafness to what the industry and the fans both need and want. To put it simply.... "I want my MTV". The real MTV. Not the reality show wasteland it is now.

What makes me sad about this is the VMAs were appointment TV for me when I was a tween/teen growing up in the late 80s/90s. I would stay up late that night to watch the performances and root for my favorite artists. Thanks to their current programming line-up, I don't even know who most of the nominees are, much less what the songs and videos are like. I would say boycott the VMAs but I don't really feel that is the answer to the problem. It would just be the excuse to get rid of the last bit of music they've got. Instead.... enjoy the performances tonight and/or the youtube clips tomorrow .

30 Day Song Challenge, Day 5 and MTV Turns 30....

Hey guys! I have just posted my answer to the 30 Day Song Challenge (Day 5). Check it out in the notes section of my Facebook Page. I also have made a playlist on my youtube account for it. Here it is...



In other news, at midnight tonight, MTV turns 30. VH1 Classic has been playing all kinds of old shows and specials this weekend to celebrate. At midnight, they are going to air the very first hour broadcast on MTV. Here is a cool write up about the famous logo, the changes it went through with some old promos thrown in.

Well How About That?

MTV will be adding a show to its lineup and it actually has something to do with music! That's right, the network is bringing back the series "120 Minutes" and Matt Pinfield will be the host again.



In a way, it feels like "too little, too late"... especially considering the show will only be airing once a month. Still, it's something and Pinfield is a great host. I remember watching him audition for a VJ spot and being very disappointed when that Pauley Shore type guy won instead. I was glad to see him get a spot on MTV later anyway.

So how many of you out there watched the show when it was airing a few years back? Are there any segments you think should be brought back? Anything you would drop? Comment and let's talk about it! In the meantime... let the music play!