MTV turns 30 today, and it got me thinking: What were the first videos played on that day -- Aug. 1, 1981? I was only 16 years old, living in the middle of nowhere, and not with a lot of TV options.

Despite being created as an outlet for music videos, MTV became better known for reality TV in the 2000s, a decade in which a torrent of reality shows debuted on the channel. They were dismissed ...

(CNN) -- On August 1, 1981, it was one risky step for television ... Now, two decades after the MTV rocket blasted off its cable platform with the Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" and ...

Logic brought his powerful message of suicide prevention to the MTV Video Music Awards stage Sunday. The rapper performed his emotional song 1-800-273-8255 with help from Alessia Cara and Khalid ...

On August 1, 1981, MTV launched at 12:01 a.m. Above you can relive the first two hours of the network’s existence, thanks to YouTuber Max Speedster. The nostalgic trip back in time is fun for ...

MTV’s hit series “Teen Mom: The Next Chapter” season 1 episode 23 will air on MTV Wednesday, August 9 at 8 p.m. You can also watch the show on Philo (free trial) or FuboTV (free trial).