MTV’s dedicated music channels, including MTV Music, MTV 80s, and MTV 90s, ended their 24/7 music broadcasts globally on December 31, 2025, concluding with The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star,” the same video that launched the channel in 1981, marking the end of an era as streaming and on-demand viewing shifted audience habits. While the main MTV channel continues with reality/entertainment, its music-focused era, defined by iconic videos and shows like TRL, finished with this nostalgic sign-off.
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