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Here It Goes Again: This Is the True Story of How MTV Entered the Real World
The very first season of “The Real World” debuted on May 21, 1992. The cast was made up of Norman Korpi, Andre Comeau, Julie Oliver, Rebecca Blasband, Heather B., Eric Nies and Kevin Powell, who lived together in New York City. Let’s catch up with some of the cast: Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage/Getty Images
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I Shoulda Learned to Play the Guitar: Songs from When MTV Taught Us to See the Music
August 1, 2026, marks 45 years since MTV first went on the air. Yet there’s more than a little irony in marking that anniversary just seven months after several of MTV’s remaining music-only channels went dark. It feels less like…
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Nothing Ever Lasts Forever: Songs for the Last Days of Summer
Summer doesn’t really end all at once, does it? The days are still hot, and no one has put away the swimsuits or lawn chairs just yet. But the telltale signs have begun to appear. School-supply lists are posted online…
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‘Cause There Ain’t No Doubt I Love This Land: Songs for Independence Day
The Fourth of July arrives with its own familiar rhythm: flags lifting in the summer air, music spilling from open windows, brisket shared with friends, and pool parties stretching lazily toward sunset. It’s a holiday made for big sounds —…
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But All I Really Want is Some Room to Breathe: 13 Songs for Saying “No”
Some “NOs” arrive like thunder. Others arrive cool, clear, and long overdue. This playlist leans into both: the theatrical refusal, the bright pop shutdown, the stylish brush-off, the final curtain. Most of these songs live in the world of romantic…
