MTV, the influential music television network that launched in 1981 and significantly shaped pop culture, has ceased broadcasting on several international music-only channels, including those in the UK, Australia, Poland, France, and Brazil, as of December 31, 2025. While many channels have gone dark, some US-based channels like MTV Classic and MTV continue to operate. The shutdown marks the end of an era for the brand, which evolved from a music video focus to encompass reality television and youth culture programming.