#MTV to Shut Down Music Channels After Nearly Four Decades of Broadcasting MTV, the world’s first 24-hour music television network, is set to end its long-standing run of non-stop music broadcasting in the UK after nearly 40 years. The network will shut down five of its UK music channels MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV, and MTV Live on December 31, according to reports. The decision marks a significant shift in viewing habits, as audiences now primarily watch music videos on YouTube and so