On August 1, 1981, MTV (a.k.a. Music Television) was launched as a cable channel that aired music programming. Although music was initially the network's core featuring video shows and award ...

Before algorithms decided our taste. Before reels replaced patience. Before music became something you skipped in five seconds. There was MTV India. And for Indian kids growing up in the 1990s and ...

Reflecting on MTV’s launch in 1981, Mahindra noted how the channel transformed the way people experienced music and shaped ideas of taste, style, and what was considered cool for an entire generation.

After more than 40 years of influencing global pop culture, MTV has officially ended its broadcast in several countries, marking the close of an era for music television fans. The channel’s final ...

Ultimately, video killed the pioneer of music video channels. MTV’s music channels went dark on Wednesday, closing with the clip that introduced the world to the 24-hour station on Aug. 1, 1981 -- ...

MTV was the soul of music, at least for those who were around to feel it rise. Come 2026, ownership clashes and contractual framings have kicked that soul to the curb. On December 31, 2025, 6 ...

In a major move, MTV has officially shut down most of its 24-hour music channels worldwide, marking the end of an era that started with the network’s release in 1981. The closure took effect on ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Buggles' "Video Killed the Radio Star" (YouTube) MTV channels dedicated to 24/7 music videos began going permanently dark on ...

Is legendary cable television network MTV shutting down for good? Not the one you're thinking of, no. The normal MTV network indeed will not shut down after New Year's Eve, despite some rumors ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nearly 40 years after debuting in the United Kingdom, MTV is retiring several of its channels there. According to BBC News, MTV ...