TRL Returns with Ariana Grande; MTV Brings Back the Music?

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#TotalArianaLive is set to take over the Twitterverse over the next week as fans get hyped for her latest gig.

MTV is bringing back its legendary music series "TRL" with Ariana Grande for one day only to take over the iconic MTV Times Square studio for "Total Ariana Live" on Wednesday, July 2.

Grande will perform a stripped down version of her #1 hit "Problem," debut her new single, "Break Free," as well as make a surprise announcement.

"It's a huge honor to be able to bring back a show like TRL, I used to love watching it growing up. Can't wait to celebrate with my loves in Times Square. Might have some surprises too..."said Grande.

Surrounded by a live studio audience, Ariana and TRL host Sway will discuss her highly-anticipated sophomore album and play fun music themed games that will put her musical skills and knowledge to the test.

TRL ran for 10 years, from '98 to '08, and Carson Daily's smug little face brought us '90's kids everything from Britney Spears to Korn, setting the background for the harrowing journey through puberty.

While people in their 20s and 30s most likely won't want to relive that time in their lives, Grande has just enough pull with the teens and tweens that this could be a huge hit for MTV.

But will it be enough to bring the music back to Music TV?

Nah.