New York — YouTube TV says it’s reached a “short-term extension” in its contract dispute with Fox, meaning subscribers of the Google-owned streamer won’t see immediate disruptions of Fox channels on the platform.

The current carriage agreement between YouTube TV and Fox originally faced a Wednesday afternoon deadline – with YouTube previously warning that networks like Fox Sports, Business and News would become unavailable on its streaming platform if the two sides didn’t reach a new deal by 5 p.m. ET.

That would have left YouTube TV customers without Week 1 of some college football games and other broadcast programming from Fox. But shortly after the clock hit 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday, YouTube said it was able to “prevent disruption” as it continues to work toward a new agreement.

“We are committed to advocating on behalf of our subscribers as we work toward a fair deal and will keep you updated on our progress,” YouTube said in a brief update announcing the extension.

A spokesperson for Fox had no addition comment, but confirmed that the broadcast giant had agreed to the short-term extension. It wasn’t immediately clear how long the extension would be.

In a statement earlier Wednesday, Fox said it was “disappointed that Google continually exploits its outsized influence by proposing terms that are out of step with the marketplace.” Fox also directed subscribers to a site called keepfox.com for more information and to call on YouTube to come to an agreement.

In addition to Fox Sports, Business and News, keepfox.com notes that YouTube TV may no longer carry FS1 and the Big Ten Network (which is majority-owned by Fox) if a deal isn’t reached.

Meanwhile, in blog post earlier this week, YouTube said Fox was “asking for payments that are far higher than what partners with comparable content offerings receive.” The company added that it hoped to reach a deal that’s “fair for both sides” without “passing on additional costs to our subscribers.”

If Fox content becomes unavailable on YouTube TV “for an extended period of time,” YouTube also noted it would provide members with a $10 credit. YouTube TV’s base plan – which currently boasts access to over 100 live channels – costs $82.99 a month.

Brendan Carr, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, also chimed in on the dispute leading up to Wednesday’s deadline – while appearing to target Google particularly. He called on the tech company to “get a deal done” in a post on social media.

“Google removing Fox channels from YouTube TV would be a terrible outcome,” Carr wrote in a Tuesday post on X. “Millions of Americans are relying on YouTube to resolve this dispute so they can keep watching the news and sports they want-including this week’s Big Game: Texas Ohio State.”

From sports events to awards shows, live programming that was once reserved for broadcast has increasingly made its way into the streaming world over the years – as more and more consumers ditch traditional cable or satellite TV subscriptions for content they can get online. But renewing carriage agreements can also mean tense contract negotiations – at times resulting in service disruptions.

YouTube TV has been down this road before: In 2021, YouTube TV subscribers briefly lost access to all Disney content on the platform, including networks like ESPN and local ABC stations, after a contract breakdown between the two companies. That outage lasted less than two days, with the companies eventually reaching an agreement.

Beyond deals with YouTube TV and others, Fox last week launched its own streaming platform, “Fox One,” which has a starting price of $19.99 a month.

Prince Harry’s decision not to appear on season 2 of With Love, Meghan has caused a number of people to question his reasons.

The biggest being former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond.

She spoke to The Mirror while noting the difference from season 1 vs season 2.

For those unversed, in the final episode of season one, Prince Harry made a cameo in the final episode where a dinner party was hosted for friends and family.

Now, Ms Bond feels, the reason he did not attend season 2 is because “They are going their own ways now” and its evident from the fact that “Harry has taken a conscious step back and this is Meghan’s thing.”

“The influence celebrity social media path wasn’t Harry,” the expert also went as far as to say. “He’s doing things which are quasi royalty, the sort of stuff he was comfortable doing in his previous life.”

In regards to his wife, Ms Bond also admitted, “I think [Meghan’s] probably feeling a lot stronger now back in her home country and her own patch, and talking her own sort of California speak.”

As it stands, “she’s better rooted and happier and dealing with things in a more resilient fashion because of where she was.”

Offset has no plans to remarry following his divorce from Carbi B.

During an appearance on the latest episode of the Full Send podcast, the 33-year-old rapper made it clear that he is done with marriage.

When he asked if he would ever consider tying the knot again, Offset replied, “No. It’s not for me.”

“I’ve done it. Had three kids with it. It’s like a mission that’s been complete,” he added.

The Open It Up hitmaker further shared that marriage requires sacrifices he no longer feels willing to make.

“You see, I experienced it so I’ve already done it,” he reiterated.

When asked if he would recommend others get married, the rapper replied, “No.”

“I would tell you don’t get married,” said Offset. “I would say, unless you’re cool with changing your life entirely.”

 “You got a partner that’s different. Especially when it’s written and it’s a real thing. Like is this partner’s different?” he added.

For those unversed, Cardi B filed for divorce from Offset in July 2024, after seven years of marriage.

The exes welcomed three children during their romance.