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TRL is going the way of American Bandstand and countless other gauges of American pop music. Off the air. After ten years of Total Request Live, the viewer based music video countdown show will be retired. Gone are the days of Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, me, Justin Timberlake, Xzbit and Eminem rambling on about their music, lives, whores and vapid movie careers. Now we’ll have to go to every other show on TV for celebrity promotions.

MTV has been mum about reason for TRLs cancellation but internet speculation points to sagging ratings and not enough “hook ups and scantily clad 13 year olds.” After the countdown show ends its fabled run in November, MTV will will be putting the “M” back on “TV” with FNMTV (ooooh, edgy), which features Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz chatting up other artists while showing music videos and two live performances. Music videos will also be streaming with user comments from MTV’s web site. Think G4 but with revenue.

When asked about TRLs demise, Enimen issued the following statement:  “I’m going to miss `TRL.’ … Where else will I be able to start feuds, defend my honor vigorously and act like an angry teenager on national TV? Oh wait … The VMAs!”

Who knew that TRL was still on the air to begin with? Any favorite moments from the show? Personally, I was fond of Shakria’s performance of “Hips Don’t Lie” (which they do, I know).

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