Did MTV shut down completely?

No, MTV has closed its final international music-only channels, but the main US version remains available.

What is the significance of MTV closing music channels?

It marks the end of an era for round-the-clock music video programming, evoking nostalgia for the past.

Who is currently topping the Billboard charts?

Taylor Swift dominates both the Billboard 200 albums and Hot 100 songs charts, with Olivia Dean also climbing the album chart.

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MTV's Music-Only Channels Sign Off

6 Jan

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Summary

MTV closed its final music-only international channels recently.
This move does not affect the US version of MTV programming.
The uproar reflects mourning for the era of round-the-clock music videos.

MTV recently shuttered the last of its international music-only television channels worldwide. This decision has triggered a significant online reaction, with many mourning the perceived "end of MTV." However, the move specifically impacts channels dedicated solely to music programming and does not affect the existing MTV broadcast available to US viewers.

The widespread tributes appear to reflect a broader nostalgia for a bygone era. Many are lamenting the loss of the concept of watching a curated, 24-hour schedule of music videos, a format that largely disappeared from mainstream television programming decades ago.

Beyond the MTV news, current music charts show holiday music receding, while Taylor Swift continues her reign on both the Billboard 200 albums and Hot 100 songs charts. Additionally, Olivia Dean's album reaches a new peak, and Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' approaches a milestone 1,000 weeks on the albums chart.