If Sony and Apollo Global win the fight to buy the media company, they plan to keep the studio business and sell everything else.
Category: MTV Networks
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Eli Noyes, Animator Who Turned Clay and Sand Into Art, Dies at 81
His innovative stop-motion animation influenced a generation of filmmakers, including the creators of Wallace and Gromit.
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Shari Redstone Is Said to Be in Talks to Sell Her Stake in Media Empire
Ms. Redstone waged a bitter battle for control of National Amusements, the parent company of MTV, CBS and the Paramount movie studio. Now, she’s considering a sale.
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‘Milli Vanilli’ Review: Blame It on the Fame
Luke Korem’s documentary retraces the manufactured pop duo’s rise and fall, while asking pertinent questions about the price of stardom.
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Paul Justman, Who Shed Light on Motown’s Unsung Heroes, Dies at 74
After establishing himself as a leading music video director in the 1980s, he found acclaim with his 2002 documentary about session musicians.
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How MTV Broke News for a Generation
MTV News bridged a gap between news and pop culture without talking down to its young audience. As it prepares to shut down, Kurt Loder, Tabitha Soren, Sway Calloway and others reflect on its legacy.
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Sum 41, Pop-Punk Band of Early 2000s Fame, Says It Will Disband
With catchy songs like “Fat Lip” and “In Too Deep,” the Canadian band was part of a pop-punk wave that included Blink-182, Simple Plan, Good Charlotte and others.
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Drew Barrymore Drops Out of Hosting MTV Awards Show Over Writers’ Strike
Just days before the show was scheduled to air, the actress and talk-show host said she would pick up her hosting duties next year.