About this season
Each episode re-tells the story of two global music superstars through a nostalgic look back in time to present day, all through the lens of the MTV cameras. From their first introduction on MTV News ("you hear it first") to pop culture-defining performances on TRL, the VMAs and EMAs, they’ve been Punk’d, showed us their Cribs, and shared intimate stories on The Ride, Diary, Yo! MTV Raps, and countless specials.
Episodes (10)
1. Sean Love Combs & Snoop Dogg
Aired 23 May 2021 • 22 min
Pop culture icons Sean Love Combs and Snoop Dogg have collaborated extensively with MTV for decades, from early career interviews to VMAs performances and TRL homecomings.
2. Miley Cyrus & Alicia Keys
Aired 30 May 2021 • 22 min
Throughout their careers, Miley Cyrus and Alicia Keys have put their confidence, grit and raw talent on display in countless MTV performances and interviews.
3. One Direction & Backstreet Boys
Aired 5 June 2021 • 22 min
Boy bands One Direction and Backstreet Boys rose to fame on MTV, dominating the VMAs at the height of their stardom, in the 2010s and late 90s, while also airing their ups and downs publicly.
4. Linkin Park & Green Day
Aired 13 June 2021 • 22 min
From the late 90s through the 2000s, California rockers Linkin Park and Green Day have been known for making their own rules, connecting with fans and delivering knockout VMAs performances.
5. Katy Perry & Nicki Minaj
Aired 19 June 2021 • 22 min
Pop culture superstars Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj launched their careers on MTV, from spots on TRL and Unplugged performances to iconic moments at the VMAs and hosting the EMAs.
6. Jonas Brothers & Usher
Aired 27 June 2021 • 22 min
While only in their teens, both Usher and Jonas Brothers took the music scene by storm on MTV, from fan-filled appearances on TRL to hit music videos and unforgettable VMA performances.
7. Justin Timberlake & Jennifer Lopez
Aired 4 July 2021 • 22 min
Both Justin Timberlake and Jennifer Lopez kicked off their careers as quintessential triple threats, eventually achieving wild success at the VMAs, on the pop charts and on the big screen.
8. Coldplay & U2
Aired 10 July 2021 • 22 min
Alternative rock bands Coldplay and U2 rose from humble beginnings in the U.K. to international fame with chart-topping hits, worldwide stadium tours and global political activism.
9. *NSYNC & Britney Spears
Aired 16 July 2021 • 22 min
*NSYNC and Britney Spears were TRL chart-toppers before they started racking up award nominations, shattering album record sales and essentially ruling pop music.
10. Lady Gaga
Aired 24 July 2021 • 22 min
Lady Gaga is a passionate powerhouse whose performance art blows minds and whose message of self-love has garnered legions of fans affectionately known as "Little Monsters."