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American cable television network

Television channel

VH1 Logo used since 2016 (wordmark in use since 2013) Country United States Broadcast area Nationwide Headquarters New York City Programming Language English Picture format 1080i HDTV (downscaled to letterboxed 480i for the SDTV feed) Ownership Owner Paramount Media Networks (Paramount Skydance) Parent MTV Entertainment Group Sister channels List Nick Nickelodeon Nick Jr. Channel Nicktoons TeenNick CBS CBS Sports Network CBS Sports HQ CBS Sports Golazo Network MTV MTV2 MTV Tres MTV Live MTV Classic BET BET Her Comedy Central TV Land Logo CMT Pop TV Showtime The Movie Channel Flix Paramount Network Smithsonian Channel History Launched January 1, 1985; 41 years ago (1985-01-01) Replaced Cable Music Channel Former names VH-1/VH-1: Video Hits One (1985–1994) VH1: Music First (1994–2003) Links Website www.vh1.com Availability Streaming media Sling TV, Philo, YouTube TV, Vidgo TV, FuboTV, Hulu Internet Protocol television

**VH1** (originally an [initialism](/source/Initialism) for **Video Hits One**) is an American [basic cable](/source/Basic_cable) television network launched on January 1, 1985, and is currently owned by [Paramount Skydance](/source/Paramount_Skydance) through its [network](/source/Paramount_Media_Networks) division's [MTV Entertainment Group](/source/Paramount_Media_Networks#MTV_Entertainment_Group) unit, based in [New York City](/source/New_York_City). The network was originally owned by [Warner-Amex Satellite Entertainment](/source/Warner-Amex_Satellite_Entertainment); a division of [Warner Communications](/source/Warner_Communications) (currently WBD), and the original owner of sister channel [MTV](/source/MTV) at the time. It was launched in the channel space of [Turner Broadcasting System](/source/Turner_Broadcasting_System)'s short-lived [Cable Music Channel](/source/Cable_Music_Channel).

VH1 was originally conceived to build upon the success of MTV by playing music videos targeting a slightly older demographic focusing on the lighter, softer side of popular music.[1] Like MTV, VH1 ultimately [drifted away](/source/Channel_drift) from music and into [reality television](/source/Reality_television) programming; albeit with a focus on music personalities, celebrities, and shows targeting [African-American](/source/African-American) audiences. VH1 is best known for franchises such as *[Behind the Music](/source/Behind_the_Music)*, the *[I Love...](/source/I_Love...#VH1)* series, the *[Celebreality](#Celebreality)* block, *[Love & Hip Hop](/source/Love_%26_Hip_Hop)*, and *[Basketball Wives](/source/Basketball_Wives)*.

Over the years, VH1's visual identity has undergone several changes, including multiple revisions of its logo and on-air branding. These updates reflected broader shifts in the network's programming strategy and target audience, as VH1 transitioned from a music video–oriented channel to a general entertainment network.[2]

As of December 2023, VH1 is available in approximately 67,481,000 American households;[3] down from 90.2 million in January 2016.[4]

## History

Main article: [History of VH1](/source/History_of_VH1)

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VH1, an acronym for **Video Hits One**, launched on January 1, 1985, over the channel space of [Turner](/source/Turner_Broadcasting_System)'s [Cable Music Channel](/source/Cable_Music_Channel).[5][6] The channel originally focused on music and programming aimed at older audiences than its sibling channel at the time, [MTV](/source/MTV).[7]

On August 27, 1985, parent company [Warner Communications](/source/Warner_Communications) (currently WBD) sold 31% of VH1 and its siblings (MTV and [Nickelodeon](/source/Nickelodeon); which were already divested by Warner into [MTV Networks](/source/MTV_Networks)) to [Viacom](/source/Viacom_(1952%E2%80%932005)).[8][9] Viacom would eventually buy the remaining 69% of MTV Networks from Warner for $326 million on May 20, 1986.[10][11] By 1989, VH1's music programming would cater to Top 40, [adult contemporary](/source/Adult_contemporary), [classic rock](/source/Classic_rock), and 1980s mainstream pop.[12] During the 1990s, VH1 would gain popularity for original music-related programs such as *[Pop-Up Video](/source/Pop-Up_Video)*, *VH1 Video Timeline* and *[Behind the Music](/source/Behind_the_Music)*.

In the 2000s, VH1 would begin to scale down its music offerings, while shifting its focus to pop culture and nostalgia-based programming; including [reality television](/source/Reality_television) shows focused on [celebrities](/source/Celebrities), and various documentaries and panel shows. Headlining this programming shift would be VH1's *Celebreality* block, featuring *[The Surreal Life](/source/The_Surreal_Life)* & its franchise of various spinoffs. One spin-off, *[Flavor of Love](/source/Flavor_of_Love)*, proved to be a ratings success, and is cited by observers as the beginning of the network's programming leaning towards shows about African-American personalities (such as the *[Basketball Wives](/source/Basketball_Wives)* and *[Black Ink Crew](/source/Black_Ink_Crew)* franchises); similar to [BET](/source/BET) and its [sister networks](/source/BET_Media_Group).[13][14] In 2011, VH1 introduced the [first installment](/source/Love_%26_Hip_Hop%3A_New_York) of the *[Love & Hip Hop](/source/Love_%26_Hip_Hop)* franchise; which would go on to become the network's longest-running program.

On November 9, 2022, it was announced that oversight of VH1 would move to the [BET Media Group](/source/BET_Media_Group) under [Scott Mills](/source/Scott_Mills_(businessman)).[15]

## Programming

Further information: [List of programs broadcast by VH1](/source/List_of_programs_broadcast_by_VH1)

Original programming currently seen on VH1 includes the *[Love & Hip Hop](/source/Love_%26_Hip_Hop)* and the *[Basketball Wives](/source/Basketball_Wives)* franchises. Other notable shows and franchises that have aired on the network include *[Black Ink Crew](/source/Black_Ink_Crew)*, *[The Impact: New York](/source/The_Impact%3A_New_York)* (a spinoff of [BET+](/source/BET%2B)'s *[The Impact: Atlanta](/source/The_Impact%3A_Atlanta)*), *[RuPaul's Drag Race](/source/RuPaul's_Drag_Race)* (which was moved over from [Logo](/source/Logo_(TV_channel)), and aired on VH1 from 2017–2022), reruns and new episodes of *[Nick Cannon Presents: Wild 'N Out](/source/Wild_'n_Out)* (which originated on [MTV](/source/MTV)), and *[Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party](/source/Martha_%26_Snoop's_Potluck_Dinner_Party)*.[16]

Since the 2010s, and prior to its move to [BET](/source/BET_Networks), VH1's programming had shifted towards Black-focused personalities and programming, and before urban music was completely de-emphasized from its brand, hip-hop and adult R&B.

## Sister and international networks

### VH1 HD

**VH1 HD** (launched in 2005) is a [1080i](/source/1080i) [high-definition](/source/High-definition_television) feed, with all major providers carrying the network; as of 2016 this feed is downgraded at a provider's [headend](/source/Cable_television_headend) to provide the network's standard definition channel on systems.

### Sister channels in the U.S.

Further information: [List of Paramount channels](/source/List_of_Paramount_channels)

VH1 initially launched four spinoff digital networks as part of *The [MTV](/source/MTV) Suite*, with another being launched at a later date. By August 2016, these channels spinoffs had either been realigned under the MTV, [BET](/source/BET), or [CMT](/source/CMT_(American_TV_channel)) branding, or were shuttered altogether.

- **VH1 Classic**: Music videos primarily from the 1960s to the 1990s decade, concert footage, vintage films, and original programming focused on [adult hits](/source/Adult_hits), [classic hits](/source/Classic_hits) and [classic rock](/source/Classic_rock) music. Rebranded as [MTV Classic](/source/MTV_Classic_(American_TV_channel)) on August 1, 2016, in honor of [MTV](/source/MTV)'s 35th anniversary, but all of the rebrand's music videos now being switched to the 1980s to the early/mid-2010s.

- **VH1 Country**: Continuous [country music](/source/Country_music) videos. Rebranded as [CMT Pure Country](/source/CMT_Music) (now CMT Music) under [CMT](/source/CMT_(American_TV_channel)) on Memorial Day 2006.

- **[VH1 MegaHits](/source/VH1_MegaHits)**: A channel which played mostly top 40 [adult contemporary](/source/Adult_contemporary) videos from throughout VH1's history, from the 1980s to the early 2000s. Due to low viewership, the network was discontinued. The satellite space was utilized by MTV Networks to launch LGBTQ-aimed [Logo](/source/Logo_(TV_channel)) in 2005.

- **VH1 Soul**: Classic and neo-[soul music](/source/Soul_music) videos from the past and present, along world music videos by Caribbean and African artists. Rebranded as [BET Soul](/source/BET_Soul) under [BET](/source/BET_Media_Group) on December 28, 2015, but first being BET Jams in October.

- **[VH1 Uno](/source/VH1_Uno)**: A Spanish-language channel which mostly composed of music videos of Latin pop, rock, and traditional ballads, tropical, salsa and merengue music. Discontinued February 2, 2008, by MTV Networks to expand normal distribution of [MTVU](/source/MTVU) beyond college campuses.[17]

### Internet

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VH1's website launched in the mid-1990s. In 2003, MTV Networks established *VSPOT*, a broadband video channel that followed the model of [MTV Overdrive](/source/MTV_Overdrive), containing the shows aired by VH1 and [music videos](/source/Music_videos). Like *Overdrive*, it was coolly received due to a heavy reliance on broadband and advanced web technologies. VH1 returned to a traditional-style website in late 2007.

### Defunct international networks

Further information: [List of MTV channels](/source/List_of_MTV_channels)

As of 2025, Paramount Skydance is not broadcasting any international versions of VH1 due to shutdown:

- **VH1 Adria**: By the end of September 2012, Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Croatia got their regional version of VH1 called VH1 Adria.[18][19] However, due to financial issues, the channel closed in January 2015 and was replaced by the feed of VH1 Europe.

- **[VH1 Australia](/source/MTV_Classic_(Australian_TV_channel))**: Since March (April for Optus customers) 2004, VH1 has been available in Australia on [Foxtel](/source/Foxtel), [Optus Television](/source/Optus_Television) and [Austar](/source/Austar). It is also available on SelecTV's pay-TV platform. On May 1, 2010, VH1 Australia was rebranded as MTV Classic.

- **[VH1 Brasil](/source/VH1_(Brazilian_TV_channel))**: The [Portuguese-language](/source/Portuguese_language) version of VH1 was launched in Brazil on May 1, 2004. However, VH1 Soul had been available to [digital cable](/source/Digital_cable) subscribers since 2004. In 2007 VH1 Soul stopped being available in Brazil. In 2009 the version [HD](/source/High-definition_television) of VH1 was launched. It closed down on November 14, 2014.

- **[VH1 MegaHits Brazil](/source/VH1_MegaHits)**: Replaced the Brazilian version of [MTV Hits](/source/NickMusic). The channel plays 24-hour charted hits non-stop. Closed down on July 31, 2020.

- **VH1 Christmas**: A special channel that played Christmas music videos. VH1 Christmas aired on [MTV Rocks](/source/MTV_Rocks_(UK_%26_Ireland)) in the UK and Ireland during the holiday period annually.

- **[VH1 Denmark](/source/VH1_(Danish_TV_channel))**: The Danish version of VH1 was launched in Denmark on March 15, 2008. Today the programming still consist of music videos unlike its American counterpart. This was the only international VH1 under Paramount's responsibility, since the [Italian](/source/VH1_(Italian_TV_channel)) version closed in January 2024 until 1 April 2024 and it has been replaced by [NickMusic](/source/NickMusic_EMEA).[20]

- **[VH1 Europe](/source/VH1_(European_TV_channel))**: The Pan-European VH1 channel has broadcast in the European continent as well as Africa and the Middle East. The channel also airs in Russia and many countries of Latin America, albeit only in Russia it has the "16+" icon on the bottom-right, due to Russia's broadcasting laws. VH1 Europe was replaced with [MTV 00s](/source/MTV_00s) on August 2, 2021.

- **VH1 Export**: VH1 Export is the technical name used for the version of VH1 European available in the Middle East, Africa, and the [Levant](/source/Levant) territories broadcasting via satellite, exclusively from the [OSN](/source/Orbit_Showtime) pay-TV network. In Africa (on [DStv](/source/DStv)), the channel is exactly the same as VH1 European, but with different adverts. Also VH1 Export has ceased existing on August 2, 2021, and has been replaced by MTV 00s.

- **[VH-1 Germany](/source/VH-1_(German_TV_channel))**: In 1995 to 2001, a German-language version of VH-1 was broadcast, featuring more adult music than MTV, and using the original 1985 to 1987 US logo. It proved unsuccessful and eventually had to make way for a non-stop music channel aimed at teenagers called [MTV2 Pop](/source/MTV2_Pop).

- **[VH1 India](/source/VH1_(Indian_TV_channel))**: In December 2004, MTV India and [Zee-Turner](/source/Zee_TV) teamed up to bring VH1 to India (later owned by [Viacom18](/source/Viacom_18)). It was the only version of VH1 that used 2003 branding until its shutdown in March 2025. It also aired MTV international shows due to [MTV India](/source/MTV_(Indian_TV_channel)) only airing Indian originals.[21]

- **[VH1 Indonesia](/source/VH1_(Indonesian_TV_channel))**: In Indonesia, VH1 programming were aired on MTV Indonesia at 4 until 8 pm, and on local terrestrial channels such as [JakTV](/source/JakTV), [Jakarta](/source/Jakarta), STV [Bandung](/source/Bandung), TV Borobudur, [Semarang](/source/Semarang), TATV, Solo, Batam TV, [Batam](/source/Batam), and Makassar TV, [Makassar](/source/Makassar) and also a full link channel seen on satellite PALAPA C2.

- **[VH1 Italy](/source/VH1_(Italian_TV_channel))**: Launched in July 2016, which replaced [MTV Music](/source/MTV_Music_(Italy)) on [DTT](/source/Digital_terrestrial_television), which sold the main MTV station to Sky Italia on August 1, 2015. The channel ceased its broadcast on January 7, 2024.[22]

- **[VH1 Latin America](/source/VH1_(Latin_American_TV_channel))**: On April 1, 2004, VH1 Latin America joined [MTV](/source/MTV) and [Nickelodeon](/source/Nickelodeon) Latin America targeting audiences 25–49 years old. Until then, the VH1 main channel available for Latin America was the original US version. The Spanish-language channel is tailored for the market and feature a mix of music and entertainment with local and international-recording artists, as well as original programming. VH1 Latin America closed down on October 7, 2020, being replaced by its [European counterpart](/source/VH1_(European_TV_channel)).

- **VH1 Pakistan**: It was launched in 2008 by Viacom as a joint venture with [ARY Digital Network](/source/ARY_Digital_Network). However, in 2009, the channel was closed due to low ratings and repeated shows.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

- **[VH1 Polska](/source/VH1_(Polish_TV_channel))**: Launched (or rather renamed) on December 1, 2005. The channel was aimed at people in Poland over 25. The channel was formerly known as "MTV Classic" and (especially in its last months) was the same as present VH1, airing the same programs for the same target group. VH1 Polska closed down in March 2020 being replaced by VH1 Europe.

- **VH1 Russia**: VH1 Russia launched on December 2, 2005. It ceased broadcasting on July 1, 2010, and was replaced by the European VH1 feed.

- **[VH1 UK](/source/VH1_(British_and_Irish_TV_channel))**: VH1 UK targeted 25–44 years old and had much of the same content as the main US channel. From 2008 until the last few years of its existence, the channel played music videos, mostly prominently countdowns and artist playlists. However, it shifted its focus to reality and travel shows, ending up with repeats of Are You the One? and [Channel 5 's](/source/Channel_5_(British_TV_channel)) [Cruising With Jane McDonald](/source/Jane_McDonald),[23] when it closed down on January 7, 2020. In addition to VH1, there were two sister stations in the UK: [VH1 Classic](/source/VH1_Classic) (now MTV Classic) and [VH2](/source/VH2) (now closed).

In Canada, [CHUM Limited](/source/CHUM_Limited) launched [MuchMoreMusic](/source/M3_(Canadian_TV_channel)), a sister channel to [MuchMusic](/source/Much_(TV_channel)) (which was considered to be MTV's Canadian counterpart), in 1998. The channel would air the majority of VH1's music and reality programming until 2013.

## See also

- [Cable Music Channel](/source/Cable_Music_Channel)

- [List of programs broadcast by VH1](/source/List_of_programs_broadcast_by_VH1)

- [MTV](/source/MTV) - [MTV Classic](/source/MTV_Classic_(American_TV_channel))

- *[Night Tracks](/source/Night_Tracks)*

- [The Tube Music Network](/source/The_Tube_Music_Network)

- [Roger Rose](/source/Roger_Rose)

- [*Video Hits* (Australian TV series)](/source/Video_Hits_(Australian_TV_series))

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