‘MTV Unplugged’ reboots with Shawn Mendes, Bleachers; Lorde & Carly Rae Jepsen appearances possible

Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during the taping of MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in New York City, November 18, 1993. Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during the taping of MTV Unplugged at Sony Studios in New York City, November 18, 1993. Photo: Frank Micelotta Archive/Getty Images Photo: Frank Micelotta Archive/Getty Images Image 1 of / 27 Caption Close ‘MTV Unplugged’ reboots with Shawn Mendes, Bleachers; Lorde & Carly Rae Jepsen appearances possible 1 / 27 Back to Gallery

Gen Xers your childhood is about to get rebooted when the long-running franchise "MTV Unplugged" returns on Sept. 8.

Variety reports that Shawn Mendes will help launch the reboot. Mendes is currently No. 1 on Top 40 radio with his latest single, "Nothing Holdin' Me Back." He will perform from downtown Los Angeles' Theater at Ace Hotel.

The band Bleachers will follow the next week. Rumors are already swirling that joining the Jack Antonoff-fronted band will be special appearances by Lorde and Carly Rae Jepsen.

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MTV is going through a bit of a transition and it brings back many of their throwback franchises. Earlier this summer it was announced that "Total Request Live" would return to the network.

"MTV Unplugged," which features music acts 'unplugging' and usually performing acoustically. The show first aired in 1989 and has showcased memorable performances.

Above is a list of the some of the performances of "MTV Unplugged."