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Originally Posted by BabyPiNK_FL
Did anyone notice how MTV is trying to add in more acts by sticking them in before and after commercials for the past two VMAs? I think that is a major part of why the "feel" is lost. Also, moving the artist from the main stage...not working. If it feels like we're watching a music video then it doesn't feel like we're watching an awards show. They are trying too hard. Too much innovation perhaps.
What are some of the other issues causing the awards to lose their appeal that you have noticed? What would you change? What changes do you like?
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i think this is just it - MTV has always try to out-do itself year after year, esp after being the *only* network to do an awards show of its kind. but i think a lot of its appeal being lost isnt all on them. music artists are not the same as they were before--at least IMO. the performances aren't the same, and there are way more chances to see your favorite artist perform live (or over and over via youtube or buying concert DVDs). and videos arent the same either. i don't think people look forward to music videos of their favorite artist when there are videos of them doing all sorts of other stuff, from dodging papparazzi, shopping for groceries or... well the more explicit.
remember when "world premieres" of videos were something to look forward to? pshaw. there are some videos of songs that i couldnt even point it out to you on a screen (ie. "Pieces of Me") but older songs, you could mute the video and still sing it on beat.
also, award shows aren't doing so hot overall. i dont know the reasons behind this, but arent the Grammys, Emmys, AMAs doing awful in ratings lately?