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MTV to shut down some of its music channels after 40 years
MTV is shutting down its remaining music-focused channels in the UK and several European countries by December 31, 2025, as part of Paramount Global's restructuring efforts.
The channels ceasing broadcast include MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live.
The flagship MTV HD channel will continue to operate, prioritizing reality entertainment over music programming.
This closure marks the end of an era for the once-dominant music television network, which significantly impacted music consumption and launched artists into global stardom since its launch in 1981.
The shift reflects the company's focus on digital platforms and streaming services, with MTV continuing its presence online and on social media.
In the Philippines, MTV had a notable presence, with its first version in 1992 popularizing video jockeys and launching careers, before rebranding as Myx and later returning with a mix of international and local programming until 2007.
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