The network is turning its attention toward a more curated and experimental slate of programming, including new formats and fresh voices.

MTV’s “Ridiculousness” era — endlessly airing reruns of the same program, a strategy that many other channels adopted as cable lost subscribers, revenue, ratings, ambition and relevance — appears to b...

Ridiculousness quickly became an MTV staple for its laugh-out-loud comedy of showing viral videos from the internet of failed do-it-yourself stunts and comedic mishaps.