Where are they now? MTV VJs
Where are they now? MTV VJs. He’s a late-night host with a new prime-time show; she’s a model and TV personality with wedding plans; he’s a fake news host whose feud with a commentator is making headlines. But at one time or another they each hosted shows on MTV, which has served up some of the best on-air personalities for the past three decades. See where some of the channel’s biggest stars ended up after stepping away from the music network.Bill Bellamy
When: 1994-99
Then: Hosted MTV programs “MTV Jamz” and “MTV Beach House.” Was working as a standup comedian and appeared on a popular HBO comedy show.
Now: Hosted a reality comedy show competition, appeared in an Oliver Stone film and guest-starred on NBC’s “Castle.”
Downtown Julie Brown
When: Late 1980s
Then: The Welsh and Jamaican beauty got her start hosting English music shows and is known for an odd catchphrase from her days as the host of “Club MTV.”
Now: She posed nude in 1998, later did voice work for an animated series and sought help for her dog on this popular show.
Dan Cortese
When: 1992-97
Then: The hunky host of “MTV Sports” started at the music network as an assistant after playing football at this southern state college.
Now: In the 1990s, he had a guest spot on NBC’s most successful sitcom and was a regular cast member on Kirstie Alley’s sitcom. He is the current host of a game show on another music channel.
Adam Curry
When: 1987-94
Then: Curry moved to a European country when he was 7 years old and started working as a Dutch VJ when he was 19 before he hosted “Headbangers Ball” and “Top 20 Countdown.”
Now: He was sued by MTV in 1993 and has since been an Internet entrepreneur. He currently hosts his own podcast