MTV, a music network born of a Michael Nesmith idea for Nickelodeon called "Pop Clips" that was sold to Time Warner in 1980, turns 30 today. MTV began airing at 12:01 a.m. on August 1, 1981 with the words "Ladies and gentlemen, rock and roll" voiced over footage of the first space shuttle launch. more ›

If Vegas is LA’s backyard, then Prince has officially moved into our sandbox. We should all go there and make sure he’s ok in the desert. You know they say it’s a dry heat. But I digress. Prince! Wearer of lace pants. Prince! A man so cool he sometimes doesn’t need a name. Prince! Music maker, ass shaker, house decorator. Prince! Is opening a club at the Rio. AP Photo... more ›