August 30, 2025

The drama between YouTube and Fox is over – for now! This week, YouTube and Fox were in tough talks. Fox wanted more money than what others get for similar shows. This made many viewers anxious about losing Fox News, Fox Sports, and other Fox channels on YouTube TV. On Thursday, the two giants dropped the big news: they reached an agreement to keep Fox channels available for YouTube TV subscribers. However, they stayed quiet on the money details. Earlier, YouTube had made a short-term deal to buy some time for a bigger, longer contract. This deal wasn’t an easy win. In February, YouTube TV had a similar tense moment with another big media company, Paramount Global. That fight almost cut channels like CBS and Nickelodeon, but in the end, fans got their favorites back. The tussle caught the eye of Brendan Carr, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). He was worried and said removing Fox channels would be "a terrible outcome." On social media platform X, he urged, "Get a deal done Google!" He reminded everyone how millions watch YouTube TV for news, sports, and even the exciting game that week: Texas vs. Ohio State. So, cheers to this smart move! No more worries for fans who love catching Fox News and thrilling sports on YouTube TV. The show goes on, and the excitement stays live!

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