PopEater's Top 'TRL' Moments Countdown

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(Nov. 14) - MTV will lay 'TRL' to rest on Sunday with its finale show. It is truly an end of an era... as the show helped skyrocket the careers of Britney Spears, NSYNC and Backstreet Boys. And who can forget Mariah Carey's on-air breakdown. There were many moments that defined pop culture history, so we compiled a list of our favorites.

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TRL' Photos

Britney Spears and Carson Daly on 'TRL' in the MTV Studio in New York City on February 15, 2002.

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Kid Rock and Carson Daly during MTV's Spankin' New Music Week on 'TRL' on November 9, 2001.

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Justin Timberlake and surprise guest Halle Berry on MTV's Spankin New Music Week on TRL, November 5, 2002.

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Carson Daly with Lil Kim at MTV's 'TRL' studio in New York City on June 27, 2000.

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Actress Christina Ricci appears onstage during a taping of 'TRL' on May 5, 2008 in New York.

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Ryan Reynolds appears in a sumo wrestling suit onstage during MTV's 'Total Request Live' at the MTV Times Square Studios on November 17, 2005.

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Singer Miley Cyrus makes an appearance on MTV's 'Total Request Live,' February 9, 2007 at MTV Studios in New York City.

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Paula Abdul appears onstage during MTV's 'Total Request Live' on March 10, 2008 in New York City.

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N'SYNC on MTV's 'Total Request Live' on March 8, 2000.

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Usher delivers a message directly into the camera during MTV's 'Total Request Live' on May 27, 2008.

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The two-hour finale show, which airs at 8 p.m. (EST) on Sunday, Nov. 16 will feature live performances from Beyonce, 50 Cent, Fall Out Boy and the Backstreet Boys. A special one-time only collaboration will take place featuring Ludacris, Snoop Dogg and Nelly on stage together.

Other musicians who are set to appear during the show include Diddy, Justin Timberlake, Kid Rock,JC Chasez, Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Hilary Duff, Good Charlotte's Benji and Joel Madden, Fred Durst and Jonathan Davis of Korn.

'TRL' Debut Show

'TRL' debuted on September 14, 1998 with host Carson Daly. Originally titled, 'Total Request,' the first episode did not include the live (and loud) audience it is best known for. While a lot of things have changed, many of the artists featured on the debut show have managed to stick around. Take a look at the 'TRL' debut-show countdown.

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'TRL' Debut Show Videos
1. Backstreet Boys - I'll Never Break Your Heart
2. 'N Sync - Tearin' Up My Heart
3. Aaliyah f/ Timbaland - Are You That Somebody?
4. Aerosmith - I Don't Want to Miss A Thing
5. Will Smith - Just the Two of Us
6. Marilyn Manson - The Dope Show
7. Usher- My Way
8. The Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
9. Monica - The First Night
10. Monster Magnet - Space Lord

Most Memorable 'TRL' Moments

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Mariah Carey breaks down on 'TRL'

Oasis' Liam Gallagher is 'godlike' at 'TRL' (Forward to 1:40)