No, MTV didn't entirely close up shop but all the media attention has made me think what would happen if they rebooted the station and brought back videos with an updated twist? The industry is due for a revolution.

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An interesting article that inspired some, surprisingly cordial, debate in the comments.

I wonder if nostalgia is enough to bring back certain forms of entertainment. We've seen it with vinyl but how well will periodicals do against cell phones?

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If you missed out on visiting the mall during the holidays, enjoy 15 seconds of Tysons Corner...

Have a free minute? Enjoy Episode Two of my Substack...my interview with the superb actor John Carroll Lynch from 2017!

And yes, I didn't have a babysitter, so my son tagged along.

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BTW, if anyone knows of anyone still doing zines, let me know! I feel like that's something that's bound to come back around. Same with comic book ashcans.

I'll always be grateful for Tower Records in Rockville, MD carrying the zine that my posse did for a daunting...5 issues!

The magazine stand used to be my favorite spot to visit, no matter the area. From international magazines and local homemade zines to the weekly Variety and Wizard magazine, there was nothing like flipping the pages and reading some entertaining articles. Now the stands are akin to a ghost town.

Trivial fact: I've purchased every @vanityfair.com Hollywood issue since the first one in 1995. There's something I'll always love about physical media. The articles and photos just come off better.

While I love the 1970 "Jackson 5 Christmas Album," I can't believe Jackson never did a solo Christmas album or duets holiday album after leaving the Jehovah's Witness faith in the early 90s.

As you get older, trying to integrate another social media platform into your daily routine is as awkward as trying to feel for the light switch in a dirty public restroom to turn the lights on.