Overview
- MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV and MTV Live stopped broadcasting on December 31, 2025 in markets including the U.K., Germany, France, Ireland, Poland, Austria, Brazil and Australia.
- Paramount confirmed to Variety that the brand and flagship channel continue operating, while noting MTV Classic was discontinued on January 1, 2026.
- The company said the MTV Video Music Awards will still be held in 2026.
- False posts on X and TikTok claiming MTV had shut down globally drew millions of views within a day.
- In the United States, MTV remains on air with a largely non‑music lineup, and coverage ties the international closures to cost‑cutting following the Paramount–Skydance merger.