I was born in 1997, which means I came of age during the golden hour of glossy magazines and cable television. I flipped through Vibe, ESSENCE, and Ebony like they were scripture, but when I turned on ...

Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis has died at age 52 after her battle with breast cancer. Ananda was one of the most popular VJs in the '90s hosting shows on MTV like "Total Request Live" and "Teen Summit" ...

The MTV Video Music Awards became a stage for remembrance Sunday night as Busta Rhymes transformed his historic win into a heartfelt homage to Ananda Lewis. The veteran rapper, finally claiming his ...

Ananda Lewis’ final wish was fulfilled when she saw her son Langston graduate just hours before her passing. The former MTV and BET host battled breast cancer for years, choosing holistic treatment ...

A pair of CNN stars are remembering MTV video jockey Ananda Lewis, who died earlier this week from breast cancer. Holding back tears, CNN anchor Sara Sidner told viewers this is "a story I didn't want ...

It’s been nearly a month since Ananda Lewis, the celebrated media personality, model, and advocate, passed away after a years-long battle with breast cancer. Upon her passing, moving tributes from ...

Ananda Lewis succumbed to a years-long battle with breast cancer. She was 52 years old and leaves behind a son. Lewis used her platform to advocate for early detection and speak openly about her ...

Former MTV VJ and Total Request Live host Ananda Lewis died at age 52 in June 2025 following a seven-year battle with breast cancer. Ananda's sister, Lakshmi Lewis, announced the sad news via Facebook ...

Mullangi is an oncologist and senior medical director at Thyme Care. When I read that Ananda Lewis had died of breast cancer, I felt a deep, familiar heartbreak, followed by a sharper, more painful ...