MTV Features Virtual Artists

(yes, I know I'm behind on blogging)

I wanted to mention how forward thinking MTV has become in their attitude toward virtual worlds. I still haven't had the chance to explore Virtual Laguna Beach, but I can point to two features I've seen on MTV News Online.

Frogg Marlowe interviewed by MTV - and two items up in the list, Keiko Tamakura is also interviewed.

UPDATE: I was at a bar tonight having 20cent wings when I look up at MTV and BAM! There was Keiko on-screen. I caught myself saying to my companions, "Oh my god! I know her on the TV!" :)

It's funny to me how MTV has long since abandoned television as a medium to premier musicians. I'm happy to see MTV's Internet division picking up the slack. How long until MTV starts doing more in SL to premier artists? Well, the technology for machinima is here ... hopefully soon? I'm imagining a series of themed studios for performances, music video production, and listening rooms for visitors in off-hours.

This may not be super-new news, but I think it's important to point out that MTV is a media that's starting to really get virtual worlds, and not only showcase them, but get immersed. BBC also seems to be getting it, so we'll have to wait and see what they have in store.