After 40 years, MTV is finally saying goodbye to music. Like, for real this time. So long, my friend.
If you’re like me, you might be shocked to learn that MTV was still playing music at all. Anytime I want my MTV, I flip over to the network and am instantly assaulted with another 24-hour Ridiculousness marathon.
Well, it turns out that behind the aggressive amount of Rob Dyrdek, the music is still alive. For now, at least. Paramount Skydance, MTV’s parent company, is shutting down the network’s U.K. music channels. That lineup includes MTV Music, MTV ’80s, MTV ’90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live. Sadly, each channel is facing a cut at the end of 2025, officially making MTV a reality TV-only brand.
As the BBC reports, the move reflects “changing viewing habits.” To be fair, anyone watching a m