Is MTV Really Shutting Down? The Truth Is More Complicated Than Headlines Suggest

The news that MTV will be shutting down five auxiliary channels is further proof that it's shifting away from its roots.

MTV shutting down: The end of an era that made us sing, dance, and stay up late

MTV is shutting down its music channels, ending an era of pop hits and music videos while reality TV and streaming take center stage.

Rita Ora in tears as she pays heartbreaking tribute to Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs

Rita Ora fights through tears as she pays emotional tribute to One Direction star Liam Payne at the MTV EMAs on ...
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Between Paramount’s MTV Dream and the VMAs, Gen X Is Having a Moment

An unsuspecting CBS viewer tuning in at about 8:30 on Sunday night might have been in for a shock. For the first time ever, the network was airing MTV’s annual Video Music Awards—and showing a ...