MTV Launch 1981 – The First Moments (Part 1)
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MTV Launch 1981 – The First Moments (Part 1)
On August 1, 1981, MTV changed music and television forever. These clips show the very first moments of its broadcast, a cultural revolution starting right here.
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Unforgettable Concerts on Instagram: "🎸📺 “Video Killed the Radio Star” — The First MTV Music Video 📺🎸 On August 1, 1981 at 12:01 AM, history was made. The very first music video ever broadcast on MTV was “Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles. That one quirky, futuristic video sparked a revolution. Music was no longer just about the sound — it became about visuals, image, and storytelling. A whole new era of pop culture was born. 🚀 The broadcast opened with the words “Ladies and gentl
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Brunettiana is back!!! After 3 years of rocking the blonde, Ariana Grande has seemingly returned to her signature brunette style ahead of the global press tour of Wicked: For Good ✨ #ArianaGrande #Wicked #WickedForGood #MTVCeleb | MTV UK
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Brunettiana is back!!! After 3 years of rocking the blonde, Ariana Grande has seemingly returned to her signature brunette style ahead of the global press tour of Wicked: For Good ✨ #ArianaGrande #Wicked #WickedForGood #MTVCeleb | MTV UK
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