The Strange History of MTV’s Video Music Award for Best New Artist

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What do Chumbawamba, Tasmin Archer, Cherry Poppin’ Daddies, B2K, Meredith Brooks, Gerardo, Timbuk3, and Nikka Costa have in common? They were all nominated for Best New Artist at the MTV Video Music Awards. And now they’re long forgotten. To be fair, a number of artists who went on to become superstars have also been nominated … Read more