Overview

• The affected feeds are MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV and MTV Live.
• MTV’s main channel will remain on air with a slate led by reality and other non‑music programming.
• Paramount has linked the move to a broader restructuring after its Skydance merger, with reporting pointing to a roughly $500 million savings goal.
• Local reports indicate similar shutdowns are being weighed for other European markets and territories such as Australia and Brazil.
• Coverage cites industry data showing music consumption and discovery have shifted to streaming and social platforms, eroding the viability of linear music TV.