Since 1981, MTV has brought the world some of the most famous (and infamous) moments in music. From the sublime (Michael Jackson’s Thriller video; Nirvana Unplugged In New York) - to the ridiculous (the Kanye West-Taylor Swift VMA spat; Miley Cyrus and Robin Thicke’s fateful twerk) - MTV has been at the forefront of pop culture, capturing the zeitgeist with unerring frequency.

Part of Viacom International Media Networks, MTV is the world’s premier youth entertainment brand, boasting a global reach ...