MTV News: The End of an Era and Its Legacy
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MTV News, which bridged the gap between news and pop culture for a generation, is shutting down as part of a 25% reduction in staff at parent company Paramount. The news service brought young people stories about music, politics, and world events, and its influence can be seen in the work of Vice News and some CNN journalists. MTV News anchors and correspondents were known for their credibility, lack of self-righteousness, and refusal to talk down to their audience. They saw themselves as critical connectors for young voters and always put music first.
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