The Quad

Issue date: 2/8/05 Section: Entertainment

But for those with a more vintage taste, weʼll always have "The Real World," which is currently airing its 15 season in our very own Philadelphia, as well as its cousin, "Road Rules." But if that isnʼt enough cat fighting and bungee- jumping for you, fear not, for there are such original creations as "Battle of the Sexes" and "Battle of the Seasons." All this originality is a little too rich for my blood.As much fun as all this panty-throwing, vodka-swilling entertainment is, some of us just want to know: What happened to the music? When did we put stars like Eddie Vedder and Bono out to pasture? When did it stop being cool for artists to write their own songs, and whose bright idea was it to give Ashlee Simpson a record contract, let alone her own show? The days of VJs actually interviewing artists, the days of VJs at all, for that matter, and having a choice in what music you can like without being force-fed by "TRL" are over. As America seems to have decided to sit back and tolerate the ride, I just want to say: "I want my MTV." It looks like Iʼll be waiting for a while.

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