Yes MTV is almost 20 years old now. In that twenty years, music has undergone several changes and fads. What remains in pop culture though is the number one station for the music video fan. I've been watching MTV for the as long as I have been able to walk, I am 23, and MTV feels like my little brother. A little annoying sometimes, but I love it to death.
Lets start with the stars.
MTV is a magnet for Hollywood and the music industry. In my opinion, MTV has combined the two channels to leap beyond the competition. A few years ago I was upset at MTV for not playing enough videos. Now, they have heard my silent cries and have been playing more and more videos. No more constant re-runs of the Real World or Road Rules.