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MVP launches MVPW; signs ESPN deal

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) has announced the launch of MVPW, a new global platform for women’s boxing, alongside a multi-year agreement with ESPN as the US home of MVPW events through 2028. Each MVPW event will be sequentially branded beginning with MVPW-01, establishing a year-round schedule showcasing some of the sport’s most elite female fighters. […]

March 6, 2026By Nik Roseveare

MTV UK unveils new digital commissions

MTV has announced three new digital-first commissions set to launch on YouTube later this year. The new slate will explore themes of wellbeing, mental health & masculinity and heritage & belonging, with series featuring talent from the MTV universe, including Jordan Stephens (MTV Faces S2) and Geordie Shore’s Sophie Kasaei and Holly Hagan. The series were […]

February 24, 2026

Paramount axing MTV channels

Paramount will close five MTV channels at the end of the year, according to the BBC. MTV Music, MTV 80s, MTV 90s, Club MTV and MTV Live will all cease broadcasting in the UK after December 31st. However, the flagship channel, MTV HD, will remain on air, focusing more on reality programming rather than music […]

October 13, 2025

Eminem’s STANS to stream on Paramount+ this August

Paramount+ has announced that, following a successful limited theatrical run, the new Eminem-produced documentary, STANS, directed by Emmy-winning director Steven Leckart, will exclusively debut on the streaming service in the US, Canada, Latin America and Brazil on August 26th; in the UK, Australia, Italy, France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria on August 27th; followed by Japan […]

August 13, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Telia completes sale of TV & Media business

Telia Company has closed the sale of its TV & Media business to Schibsted, first announced in February, at an enterprise value of SEK 6.55 billion (€0.59bn) on a cash and debt-free basis. Through a multi-year distribution partnership, Telia will continue to include TV4 and MTV’s content in its consumer TV offerings. Patrik Hofbauer, Telia […]

July 1, 2025

Parmount+ commences filming on

Paramount+ has announced that production on season 2 of its hit spy thriller is underway in London. The series stars two-time Oscar nominee Michael Fassbender, Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright, Jodie Turner-Smith, Katherine Waterston, Harriet Sansom Harris, John Magaro, Saura Lightfoot-Leon, Andrew Brooke, India Fowler, Reza Brojerdi, Alex Reznik and Richard Gere. The Agency: Central Intelligence follows […]

May 28, 2025

MTV announces new digital shows

MTV has announced a raft of new and returning digital commissions that are set to launch this year.  The slate was ordered as part of MTV’s strategy to serve a wide range of audiences with compelling stories that build on the channel’s most popular franchises. The first new commission is a docuseries, Geordie Stories: Nathan […]

May 22, 2025

Paramount, MTV commence filming on Geordie Shore season 26

Paramount+ UK and MTV UK have announced that filming has commenced for season 26 of its hit reality show Geordie Shore. Last season saw drama soar as the Geordies took to Thailand for Kyle’s Stag Do. This series they are heading to the Portuguese capital Lisbon for Chloe’s 30th birthday, followed by an incredible Italian […]

May 14, 2025

Paramount+, MTV order more Teen Mom UK

Paramount+ UK and MTV have announced three new seasons of Teen Mom UK, including seasons 11 and 12 of the hit MTV series Teen Mom UK and season three of Teen Mom UK Next Generation. Teen Mom UK seasons 11 and 12 have each been commissioned for 4×44 minute and Teen Mom UK Next Generation […]

April 17, 2025

Infinitum Network Solutions appoints Lakshman as Group Head, Intellectual Properties

Infinitum Network Solutions, a growing Indian content network reaching audiences in over 160 countries, has announced the appointment of content creator Rajiv Lakshman as Group Head, Intellectual Properties. This strategic association brings the celebrated media personalities with Infinitum’s ambitious vision for expanding its IP portfolio across multiple platforms. Lakshman, widely recognised for co-creating iconic youth […]

March 28, 2025