MTV Style Stars: A Brief History

MTV is banking on chic Brit girl Alexa Chung and her variety show to be its next big hit.

By Amanda FitzSimons and Nick Axelrod

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MTV is banking on chic Brit girl Alexa Chung and her variety show to be its next big hit. Here, a look back at some of the network’s most iconic personalities.

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