He returned to his former stomping ground in the mid 2000s to host interviews and specials on VH-1. Carmen Electra might just be one of the most recognizable former MTV hosts around. The network's shows and news was filtered through the voices of the youngest, hippest, and most attractive 20-something hosts who were endearingly called VJs. I'm personally indebted to these strong women for giving other young women of color a road map and a vision to working in the music industry. Former Rolling Stone magazine editor Kurt Loder (seen here interviewing Courtney Love in 1993) joined MTV as a news correspondent in 1987. text: Hunter was an actor before he landed at MTV, but he dabbled in music videos too. Remember when all we wanted was our MTV? [1][3] As "Kennedy", she started at MTV hosting the late-night alternative rock show 120 Minutes. American political satirist, media personality, 2003 California gubernatorial recall election, List of people diagnosed with celiac disease, "I had such a warped self-image': MTV VJ Kennedy dishes on naughty '90s", "Kennedy, Matt Welch, Kmele Foster to Launch New Nightly Fox Business Show Called, "Lisa Kennedy Montgomery: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know", "Lisa Kennedy Montgomery on Her Path From MTV to Fox Business", "Fox News, CNN to ring in 2018 with new hosts amid bitter cold in NY", "Kennedy, the MTV VJ Everyone Loved to Hate, Has a New, Salacious Memoir", "WITH AN EYE ON...: Kennedy commentary on MTV's 'Alternative' rocks the night away", "MTV turns 30: MTV VJs: Where are they now? I was really a libertarian. When MTV came on the air in 1981, it introduced us not only to a new art form - the music video - but a new kind of TV personality: the VJ. Tyrese was in the news in 2017 for calling out Dwayne Johnson for holding up production of the next "Fast and Furious" sequel. He did accents. quicklist: 1 In 2001, she had a small role in "The Princess Diaries" and in 2002, she landed her first starring role in "A Walk to Remember." MTV turns 30: MTV VJs: Where are they now? [32] She actively supported Gary Johnson in both the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections. [5][6] She attended Lakeridge High School. In his appearances on MTV, Jackson often went by and introduced himself as “Triple J.” On March 17, 2004, Jackson suffered a heart attack and died at the age of 62 while driving home after dining with a friend in Los Angeles. Beginning September 23, 2005, Kennedy appeared as an occasional panelist on VH1's Best Week Ever and MSNBC's Scarborough Country. In 1995, Eric had a chance encounter with a martial arts grand master whom he credits with changing his life. In 2011, Carson began hosting the hit reality competition series "The Voice" for NBC. Capitalizing on his MTV fame (and undeniable physical appeal), Eric created a workout based on his show "The Grind" that featured him shirtless and sweaty. On Sept. 14, 2010, Kurt turned his movie critiquing into a regular blog on Reasons.com, where he writes seriously savage, totally funny reviews (he even weighed in on "Magic Mike XXL"). Four Decades of MTV VJs: Where Are They Now Since MTV's inception in 1981, a startling number of people have made a name for themselves introducing music videos to the masses. Former "The Real World: New York" star Eric Nies became a host on "Hangin' w/ MTV" in 1992 followed by "The Grind" that same year. He's been performing stand-up comedy since then and has his own podcast, "The Pauly Shore Podcast Show.". [10] She has a pink Republican elephant tattooed on her upper left thigh. With her wild mop of blonde hair, Blackwood embodied the rock 'n roll spirit of MTV's early years. When I was a teenager, her distinctive voice, deeply honest interviewing style, and incredible beauty mesmerized me. The following year, she divorced John and began dating actor Jim Carrey. [14] Montgomery left Seattle in 2001 to cohost a morning radio show with Ahmet Zappa on the Comedy World Radio Network, The Future with Ahmet & Kennedy, a similar mix of current events and comedy. J.J. Jackson was an American radio and television personality. Daisy famously dated latin singer Luis Miguel as well as Matt Goss from Bros in the '90s and early aughts but in December 2015, she married '80s hitmaker Richard Marx. When you grow up Black and female in the United States of America (or in any culture, really), you're taught that there are a lot of things you can't do. title: J.J. Jackson