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TRL Going Out With a Bang

By Harry Kimball, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 15, 2008 1:45 PM CST

(Newser) – After 10 years of screaming fans, frantic voting, and celebrity appearances, MTV’s Total Request Live is finally going off the air. A star-studded 2-hour finale will air tomorrow, the Los Angeles Times reports. Sinking ratings for the music video show are behind its demise—... Read full story »

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