Current narrative that MTV is shutting down is false (sort of)

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You might have seen rumors online that MTV is closing down, but that’s not entirely true. The situation is more complicated, and what’s actually happening depends on your location.

MTV isn’t disappearing anytime soon. However, the original idea of a music television channel seems to be fading. Instead of music videos, it will likely continue to focus on reality shows like *Jersey Shore* and other unchallenging programs.

MTV hasn’t been a major force in music for a long time, and that’s unlikely to change. The recent merger of its parent company, Paramount, with Skydance Global makes it even more clear that the focus is now on saving money, not on providing quality entertainment.

MTV isn’t going away, but maybe it should

If you live in the United States, you don’t need to worry about recent news about MTV closing some channels. The main MTV channel, MTV Live, and MTV Classic (formerly VH1) will still be available to watch.

However, in the UK, these channels are disappearing: MTV ‘80s, MTV ’90s, Club MTV, MTV Live, and MTV Music. While some viewers might miss them, they weren’t very popular, so most people won’t notice the change. The main MTV channel will remain available.

Okay, so it looks like things are going to be the same in Australia too. But don’t worry, if you’re still a big MTV fan, you’ll still be able to watch it, thankfully!

MTV’s decline comes down to losing its relevance. Platforms like YouTube offer easier access to music videos and songs, putting everything just a click away. People are also moving away from traditional radio, preferring to stream music from services like Amazon Music and Spotify – whether they’re driving or even taking a walk with their pets.

While MTV is still available on some cable plans, more and more people are cutting the cord and switching to streaming services like YouTubeTV, Hulu, and Netflix because they’re more affordable and convenient. Simply flipping through endless cable channels to find MTV isn’t effective, particularly since the channel doesn’t play music videos as often as it used to.

Okay, so MTV isn’t completely disappearing, but honestly, part of me thinks it should. I think a lot of us fans stopped tuning in when it felt like the channel stopped being *about* music. It’s frustrating, and frankly, they’ve kind of lost the right to complain if people just don’t watch anymore.

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2025-10-18 18:30