The news genre delivers timely and factual information about current events, developments, and issues of public interest. The primary purpose of news content is to inform the audience about what is happening in the world around them, providing them with essential facts, analysis, and context.

The music genre features stories showcasing musical performances, music-related documentaries and recordings of live concerts and music festivals.

Prince and Apollonia Kotero in Purple Rain (1984)

In 1987, MTV added a weekly news program to its usual music video lineup. Reporters Kurt Loder and Serena Altschul provided in-depth reports on concert tours, album releases, sales figures and other breaking stories from the world of music.

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