As a Black female voice in media, Ananda Lewis’s impact broke many invisible barriers, challenging stereotypes and paving the ...

Lewis was known for hosting shows like “Total Request Live” and “Hot Zone” after she was hired as one of MTV’s VJs in 1997.

She rose to fame on “Hot Zone” and other shows before being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2019. She said last year that her ...

Before Ananda Lewis died, she texted her best friend Stephanie Elam, “we come in love and choose to leave it with love as ...

We lost a giant this week with Ananda Lewis. Lewis, known for her role as a host on Total Request Live, The Ananda Lewis Show ...

Ananda Lewis, a prominent MTV VJ from the '90s and early 2000s, has died. Lewis's sister Lakshmi Emory posted the news to ...

Fans and peers honor Ananda Lewis, former MTV VJ and activist, after her death at 52 following a long battle with breast ...

Ananda Lewis, an MTV VJ and talk show host, has died. She was 52. Lewis’ sister Lakshmi took to social media to share news of ...

The MTV VJ was at peace with her decision to treat her cancer in a more holistic way instead of following her doctor’s advice.

Former MTV star and daytime talk-show host Ananda Lewis passed away on June 11, 2025, at age 52 after a courageous battle ...

Ananda Lewis, the effervescent former MTV VJ who became a defining voice and face for a generation, died June 11 in Los ...