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Total Request Live was a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continued to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests. The show was a popular promotion tool used by musicians, actors, and other celebrities to promote their newest works to the show's target teen demographic. TRL played the top ten most requested videos of the day, as requested by viewers who voted online for their favorite video. The countdown started with the tenth most requested video and ended with the most requested. As of October 22, 2007, TRL's countdown was based on votes, charts, ringtones, download, radio airplay, and streams, meaning that the most user requested video might not have been the number 1 video. The show generally aired Monday through Thursday for one hour, though the scheduling and length of the show fluctuated over the years. Despite the word "Live" in the title of the show, many episodes were actually pre-recorded. It was announced on September 15, 2008 that TRL would be shut down and replaced with FNMTV. The special three-hour finale aired on November 16, 2008, at 8 p.m.

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Play May 29, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)

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May 29, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)
2006-05-29
Jack Black shows off his 'Libre' skills, T.I. tells us 'Why You Wanna' and Panic! at the Disco stop by.
Play May 30, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)

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May 30, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)
2006-05-30
Chamillionaire comes 'Ridin' in to perform, plus a Pink performance too!
Play May 31, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)

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May 31, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)
2006-05-31
Lauren gives us a glimpse of 'The Hills,' Cheyenne tells us to keep 'Hanging On', Sean Paul serves up his new track, and Mariah checks in.
Play June 1, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)

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June 1, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)
2006-06-01
Chris Brown tells us to 'Gimme That', Christina Milian and Young Jeezy perform, Nicole Richie graces us with her appearance, and Vince Vaughn gives us the grit.
Play June 2, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)

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June 2, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)
2006-06-02
Ashlee Simpson drops a premiere and Busta Rhymes rolls in to perform.
Play June 5, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)

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June 5, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)
2006-06-05
It's Goin Down! We got ATL sensation Yung Joc in the house---and we check in the Movie Awards
Play June 6, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)

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June 6, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)
2006-06-06
Tony Hawk swoops in on the beach house, we take a 1st Look at Natasha Bedingfield new "Single" and peep more Movie Awards
Play June 7, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)

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June 7, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)
2006-06-07
One more day until the 2006 MTV Movie Awards! We take another look backstage---and we get a 1st Look from Mario Vazquez
Play June 8, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)

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June 8, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)
2006-06-08
Tyson Ritter from the All-American Rejects kicks back at the beach with us and we get one last preview of the Movie Awards
Play June 9, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)

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June 9, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)
2006-06-09
Grap your tights and wrestling mask---we step into the ring with Jack 'Nacho Libre' Black
Play June 12, 2006

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June 12, 2006
2006-06-12
Quartet Cherish gives us a Pre-RL taste of their latest--plus we've got a surprise in store!
Play June 13, 2006

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June 13, 2006
2006-06-13
Bow Wow zooms by to preview Fast and Furious 3 and we get a Pre-RL glimpse at Jeannie Ortega's "Crowded."
Play June 14, 2006

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June 14, 2006
2006-06-14
It's a family day as RUN-DMC's Rev. Run drops in with his brood and we take a 1st Look at Pharrell's bangin' new "Number 1."
Play June 15, 2006

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June 15, 2006
2006-06-15
The Lake House star Sandra Bullock and snowboarder Shaun White slide in and we talk to Ne-Yo while taking a 1st Look at his "Sexy Love."
Play June 19, 2006

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June 19, 2006
2006-06-19
Watch as we take the wraps off of Ashlee Simpson's world premiere for "Invisible."
Play June 20, 2006

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June 20, 2006
2006-06-20
Tween queen actresses Ashley Tisdale and Miley Cyrus will be our special co-hosts.
Play June 21, 2006 (Christina Aguilera Top Ten)

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June 21, 2006 (Christina Aguilera Top Ten)
2006-06-21
Christina Aguilera drops in to premiere the video for her new single "Ain't No Other Man" and we stream the show live.
Play June 22, 2006

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June 22, 2006
2006-06-22
Adam Sandler and Kate Beckinsale take control of the studio when they visit to talk about their new film, Click.
Play June 26, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK)

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June 26, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK)
2006-06-26
Hilary and Haylie Duff plus Raven-Symone?!? OMG, that's soooo TRL! Plus--it's day one of Owen Wilson's week-long stay with Damien!
Play June 27, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK)

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June 27, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK)
2006-06-27
It's the second day of Owen's stay at Damien's--has he driven his host crazy yet? We'll find out...
Play June 28, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK)

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June 28, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK)
2006-06-28
Rosario Dawson talks Clerks 2, Superman Returns stars Brandon Routh and Kate Bosworth save the day, and another check-in with our new 'roomies' Damien and Owen...
Play June 29, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK)

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June 29, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK)
2006-06-29
Anne Hathaway talks about dealing with the Devil Wears Prada--and we see if Owen's overstayed his welcome at Damien's. Plus we roll out the World Premiere of Aly & AJ's new video "Chemicals React."
Play July 10, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK)

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July 10, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK)
2006-07-10
Teddy Geiger and Anthony Kiedis hit the Webcam and more!
Play July 11, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK)

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July 11, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK)
2006-07-11
The day has come--for Cheyenne to hit the studio!
Play July 12, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK)

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July 12, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK)
2006-07-12
Kate and Owen, Shawn and Marlon and the one-and-only Beyonce!
Play July 13, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK)

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July 13, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK)
2006-07-13
NYC gets a touch of Paris when Ms. Hilton gives us a 1st Look at her new video!
Play July 17, 2006

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July 17, 2006
2006-07-17
It's going down--with a 1st Look from Yung Joc!
Play July 18, 2006

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July 18, 2006
2006-07-18
Rosario Dawson serves up Clerks 2--plus a 1st Look from Ciara and a World Premiere from Fergie.
Play July 19, 2006

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July 19, 2006
2006-07-19
It's a "Public Affair" when Jessica Simpson drops by with a world premiere--live on MTV Overdrive!
Play July 20, 2006

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July 20, 2006
2006-07-20
We get a 1st Look from The Veronicas, Nick Cannon stops by and Uma talks My Super Ex-Girlfriend!
Play July 24, 2006

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July 24, 2006
2006-07-24
You have the right--to hang with "Miami Vice" stars Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx!
Play July 25, 2006

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July 25, 2006
2006-07-25
Rihanna kicks it live--and we world premiere Justin Timberlake's "Sexyback."
Play July 26, 2006

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July 26, 2006
2006-07-26
Nick Lachey brings us the World Premiere of his new video "I Can't Hate You Anymore" plus we've got a 1st Look from Big Boi!
Play July 27, 2006

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July 27, 2006
2006-07-27
Cassie takes the stage--and we chat with John Tucker Must Die stars Ashanti and Jesse Metcalfe.
Play July 31, 2006

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July 31, 2006
2006-07-31
Justin Timberlake brings the "Sexy Back" in person--and we reveal the VMA nominee's.
Play August 1, 2006

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August 1, 2006
2006-08-01
"It's Not Your Fault"--unless you miss our New Found Glory World Premiere! Don't miss our JoJo 1st Look either...
Play August 2, 2006

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August 2, 2006
2006-08-02
Will Ferrell shares his Talladega Nights--and we check out a Lil Wayne 1st Look.
Play August 3, 2006

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August 3, 2006
2006-08-03
We get Jesse McCartney "Right Where You Want Me" when he brings a World Premiere and hang with AFI.
Play August 7, 2006

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August 7, 2006
2006-08-07
Eva Mendes stops by, Danity Kane brings the "Show Stopper" and we drop and Evanescence World Premiere!
Play August 8, 2006

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August 8, 2006
2006-08-08
Cassie shares her debut album--and Christina Milian takes our "Pulse."
Play August 9, 2006

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August 9, 2006
2006-08-09
Omarion rolls with his 'Entourage', Mario Vasquez heats things up, Solange talks "Bring It On 3" and more!
Play August 10, 2006

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August 10, 2006
2006-08-10
Justin Long gets us 'Accepted'--while Ciara and Chris Brown "Step Up" with a new soundtrack!
Play August 14, 2006

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August 14, 2006
2006-08-14
Cherish "Do It To It'', Jessica Biel talks the Illusionist, Usher takes us to Chitown, and we peep a 1st Look from Diddy ft. Nicole.
Play August 15, 2006

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August 15, 2006
2006-08-15
We "Play With Fire" when Hilary Duff brings a World Premiere, go Back to Basics with Christina, and battle Snakes with Sam Jackson!
Play August 16, 2006

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August 16, 2006
2006-08-16
Frankie J drops "That Girl", Fantasia struts her stuff, and we check out a Red Hot Chili Peppers 1st Look.
Play August 17, 2006

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August 17, 2006
2006-08-17
Ludacris gets us ready for Release Therapy--plus we got Run's family in the house!
Play August 21, 2006

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August 21, 2006
2006-08-21
The Danity Kane divas show us what they can do--and we peep a 1st Look from Beyonce!
Play August 22, 2006

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August 22, 2006
2006-08-22
We go Idlewild when Outkast drop by to rock the studio.
Play August 23, 2006

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August 23, 2006
2006-08-23
Mark Wahlberg shows us the Invincible playbook.
Play August 24, 2006

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August 24, 2006
2006-08-24
We get hyphy with a 1st Look from E-40.
Play August 28, 2006 (VMA WEEK)

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August 28, 2006 (VMA WEEK)
2006-08-28
We kick off VMA Week with a look behind-the-scenes--plus All-American Rejects unveil a world premiere.
Play August 29, 2006 (VMA WEEK)

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August 29, 2006 (VMA WEEK)
2006-08-29
Jessica Simpson rocks the stage--and we infilitrate the VMA rehearsals!
Play August 30, 2006 (VMA WEEK)

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August 30, 2006 (VMA WEEK)
2006-08-30
One day before showtime! We help Rihanna kick things off and hang in the studio with Chamillionaire.
Play August 31, 2006 (VMA WEEK)

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August 31, 2006 (VMA WEEK)
2006-08-31
VMA day is here-we check in with the big show--and Snoop drops his world premiere!
Play September 1, 2006 (VMA WEEK)

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September 1, 2006 (VMA WEEK)
2006-09-01
Missed any of the VMA frenzy? Never fear--we got all the highlights you need!

TRL

Episodes

May 29, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)

May 30, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)

May 31, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)

June 1, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)

June 2, 2006 (Sounds of Summer Week)

June 5, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)

June 6, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)

June 7, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)

June 8, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)

June 9, 2006 (MOVIE AWARDS WEEK)

June 12, 2006

June 13, 2006

June 14, 2006

June 15, 2006

June 19, 2006

June 20, 2006

June 21, 2006 (Christina Aguilera Top Ten)

June 22, 2006

June 26, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK)

June 27, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK)

June 28, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK)

June 29, 2006 (MOVIE WEEK)

July 10, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK)

July 11, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK)

July 12, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK)

July 13, 2006 (BACKSTAGE PASS WEEK)

July 17, 2006

July 18, 2006

July 19, 2006

July 20, 2006

July 24, 2006

July 25, 2006

July 26, 2006

July 27, 2006

July 31, 2006

August 1, 2006

August 2, 2006

August 3, 2006

August 7, 2006

August 8, 2006

August 9, 2006

August 10, 2006

August 14, 2006

August 15, 2006

August 16, 2006

August 17, 2006

August 21, 2006

August 22, 2006

August 23, 2006

August 24, 2006

August 28, 2006 (VMA WEEK)

August 29, 2006 (VMA WEEK)

August 30, 2006 (VMA WEEK)

August 31, 2006 (VMA WEEK)

September 1, 2006 (VMA WEEK)