Google's YouTube TV Reaches Deal to Restore Access to Disney Channels

YouTube app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
YouTube app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
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Google's YouTube TV Reaches Deal to Restore Access to Disney Channels

YouTube app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
YouTube app is seen on a smartphone in this illustration taken, July 13, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Alphabet Inc's YouTube began restoring access to Walt Disney Co channels on its platform on Sunday, after the companies reached a distribution agreement to end a two-day blackout.

YouTube tweeted that "we've reached a deal with Disney and have already started to restore access to channels like ESPN and FX."

Neither company disclosed the financial terms of deal.

YouTube warned last week that it would only renew its agreement with Disney if the company offered "equitable terms" and announced that it was cutting the monthly price for YouTube TV by $15, from $64.99 to $49.99.

On Sunday, YouTube said a monthly subscription had reverted to $64.99, but affected users would receive a one-time $15 discount.

"We appreciate Google's collaboration to reach fair terms that are consistent with the market," Disney said in a statement on Sunday.

YouTube earlier this month struck a multi-year pact with streaming platform Roku Inc to distribute YouTube's flagship app and TV service, ending a months-long battle over accusations of anti-competitive conduct.



No. 1 Tennis Player Jannik Sinner Featured on Andrea Bocelli's New Single

Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during the men's singles tennis match against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublikin at the Halle Open ATP tennis tournament in Halle, on June 19, 2025. (Photo by CARMEN JASPERSEN / AFP)
Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during the men's singles tennis match against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublikin at the Halle Open ATP tennis tournament in Halle, on June 19, 2025. (Photo by CARMEN JASPERSEN / AFP)
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No. 1 Tennis Player Jannik Sinner Featured on Andrea Bocelli's New Single

Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during the men's singles tennis match against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublikin at the Halle Open ATP tennis tournament in Halle, on June 19, 2025. (Photo by CARMEN JASPERSEN / AFP)
Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts during the men's singles tennis match against Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublikin at the Halle Open ATP tennis tournament in Halle, on June 19, 2025. (Photo by CARMEN JASPERSEN / AFP)

Top-ranked tennis player Jannik Sinner is featured on Andrea Bocelli’s new single, “Dust and Glory” that was released Friday.

The song, which blends Italian and English, mixes Bocelli’s vocals with spoken verses from Sinner, The Associated Press reported.

It’s a tribute to the struggle and beauty of life’s journey, and “the fine line that turns dust into glory.”

There’s also an accompanying four-minute music video featuring private footage from the childhoods of both Italian stars, with current scenes filmed at Bocelli’s home in Tuscany.

“Talent doesn’t exist; it has to be earned,” Sinner says in the recording.

“Sharing this journey with Jannik was fascinating," Bocelli said. "We’re from different worlds but close in commitment and discipline in the constant search for authenticity and beauty. I have always been his fan, fascinated not only by his talent, but also by his humility and his inner strength.”

Sinner added: “I am very honored and happy to be part of this project with Andrea, who for 30 years has been a unique and extraordinary voice, a flag of our country in the world. I could never have imagined hearing my voice in one of his songs, all this is a strong emotion.”