Tearin' Up My Charts: How MTV's "Total Request Live" Got Rigged (PTFO Vault)
Pablo Torre Finds Out
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Voting Controversies of TRL
This chapter examines the misleading voting system of MTV's 'Total Request Live,' particularly during a specific episode that omitted New Kids on the Block from the options. It reveals how the show’s executives prioritized public perception over actual vote integrity, manipulating rankings to favor certain artists and genres. The discussion highlights the ironic conflict between the show's portrayal of democracy and the reality of its behind-the-scenes decision-making.
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