MTV News shuts down after 36 years of journalism

MTV News, the popular news division of American Cable Network, MTV, will cease operations this week after 36 years as a part of the recent round of mass layoffs at parent company Paramount Global.

MTV News, the popular news division of American Cable Network, MTV, will cease operations this week after 36 years as a part of the recent round of mass layoffs at parent company Paramount Global.

The decision to shut down MTV News comes amid the new round of mass layoffs at the company, with nearly 25% of MTV and Showtime's staff reportedly cut.

Chris McCarthy, the company's president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks, had stated in a memo to employees that the decision was part of a "tough yet important strategic realignment of our group."