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Author and former MTV Networks and Viacom CEO Tom Freston joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book 'Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu'. Trump administration unresponsive after containership ...

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An iconic MTV show is coming to an end. According to multiple reports, including TMZ and Variety, “Ridiculousness” has been canceled after 14 years and 46 seasons. The comedy clip series, hosted by ...

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MTV is pulling the plug on much of its global music television presence. Parent company Paramount Skydance announced last week that five of the network’s U.K. music channels — MTV Music, MTV ’80s, MTV ...