MTV News (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 1989, MTV News is a notable series.
What it’s about. MTV News is the news division of MTV, one of the first and most popular music television network in the U.S., as well as some of MTV's related channels around the world. MTV News began in the late 1980s with the program The Week In Rock, hosted by Kurt Loder, the first official MTV News correspondent. Since 1990, the opening riff to Megadeth's "Peace Sells" has been the main opening theme for The Week In Rock. It first began covering political news in the 1992 American presidential elections, through its "Choose or Lose" campaign. Since then, MTV has run "Choose or Lose" for other presidential elections in the United States. For the 2008 election, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton appeared on an MTV special to discuss the Iraq war.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, MTV News has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch MTV News page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch MTV News (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for MTV News change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is MTV News worth watching?
- MTV News holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was MTV News released?
- MTV News was released in 1989.