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YouTube TV viewers could lose access to Fox channels over contract dispute
YouTube TV subscribers could be set to lose access to content from media company Fox, including college football, unless the sides strike a new carriage deal.
With the current agreement between the sides nearing a renewal deadline, YouTube TV could pull Fox sports, business and news channels from its platform by 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday.
In a blog post, Google-owned 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.
A spokesperson for Google did not have any additional comments when reached Wednesday by The Associated Press.
Fox said Wednesday that it was “disappointed that Google continually exploits its outsized influence by proposing terms that are out of step with the marketplace.” The broadcast giant added that it remained committed to reaching an agreement, but was alerting viewers that they could potentially lose access to Fox programming on YouTube TV “unless Google engages in a meaningful way soon.”
Fox directed subscribers to keepfox.com — a site noting that, in addition to Fox Sports, Business and News, YouTube TV may no longer carry FS1 and the Big Ten Network, which is majority-owned by Fox, if a deal isn’t reached.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr has also chimed in on the dispute, urging Google to “get a deal done” in a social media post on Tuesday.
“Google removing Fox channels from YouTube TV would be a terrible outcome,” Carr wrote 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.”
Contractual disputes over carriage fees — the money that streaming, cable and satellite TV providers pay for platforms to carry their content — are common between TV networks and carriers like YouTube. Negotiations often go down to the wire and sometimes lead carriers to remove a broadcaster from their lineup if the sides fail to reach agreement. Channels are typically restored once a new carriage deal is struck.
In February, for example, YouTube TV clashed with Paramount Global over the terms of carrying the entertainment and media company’s content (Paramount Skydance owns CBS News.) The companies reached a deal in February.
YouTube TV is the largest streaming provider as measured by total time watched, according to Nielsen.
Entertainment
Jacob Elordi spotted calling someone special amid Kendall Jenner rumours
Jacob Elordi and Kendall Jenner have drawn all the attention to their seemingly budding romance after they were spotted together at Coachella.
The 28-year-old actor has come back to Los Angeles after the music festival in Indio, California, and fans are still looking for signs to confirm his relationship status with the supermodel, 30.
The Frankenstein star recently stepped out for a shopping spree in the city, and was seen talking to someone on facetime as he stepped out of the store with the bags.
Although the paparazzi pictures didn’t clearly show who Elordi was talking to, fans were keen on zooming in to find out.
“Anyone else zoom in on his phone to see who he was FaceTiming?” one comment read on DeuxMoi’s post, which many others agreed with.
However, despite the majority wondering if the Euphoria actor was talking to Jenner, some noted that he was likely talking to his mom as he has often shared how he calls her 3-4 times a day.
This comes after the Wuthering Heights actor was spotted on a coffee run in Santa Barbara earlier this week. The outing garnered much attention because the cafe was near Jenner’s ranch in the city.
Despite the constant speculations the reality star and Elordi have not addressed the rumours.
Entertainment
King Charles shatters Prince Harry’s hope of face-to-face meeting
Prince Harry’s rift with Prince William and King Charles has widened the breach between the royal family and the Sussexes.
The Duke of Sussex reportedly feels ‘utterly betrayed by the King, with insiders citing two major issues that burned all bridges between the father and son.
Meghan’s husband’s ongoing security battle and the collapse of hopes for reunion have deepened rift between the monarch and the Duke.
Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s dad has lost his taxpayer-funded protection since he moved to the US after quitting his royal job in 2020.
The 41-year old has fought unsuccessfully to have it reinstated. He believes the current arrangements make it unsafe for his family to visit the UK.
On the other hand his efforts to rebuild his relationship with Charles, 77, have seemingly ended in smoke as no further development has been made.
A source close to Harry claimed to OK!: “From Harry’s perspective, the sense of betrayal by Charles isn’t vague or abstract – it’s rooted in two very specific frustrations that have been building over time.
“The first is the continued lack of clarity and progress around his security arrangements, which he sees as fundamental to his ability to return safely to the U.K. with his family.
“The second is the growing feeling that any genuine effort to rebuild his relationship with his father is being quietly deprioritised. He had been led to believe there would be movement on both, and instead he feels increasingly held at arm’s length.”
The insider went on to explain: “On Harry’s side, there’s a strong perception that Charles has stepped back from the idea of another meaningful face-to-face meeting, despite earlier indications that a deeper reconciliation might be possible.”
The pause creates a picture for him of being shut out rather than welcomed back. That combination has been particularly difficult for him to process and has left him feeling profoundly let down, according to the insider.
However, some commentators believe that the Sussexes’ upcoming summer visit could act as a turning point as it may open the door to rebuilding relationships and easing tensions.
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Saturday Sessions: The Lone Bellow performs "You Were Leaving"
The Lone Bellow began playing more than 10 years ago and gained a following for their folksy, Brooklyn sound. Now, out with their latest album, “What a Time to Be Alive,” here’s The Lone Bellow performing “You Were Leaving.”
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