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NBCUniversal (NBCU) programming is staying on YouTube TV, for good this time.NBCU and Google, YouTube TV's parent company, announced to a multi-year distribution agreement on Thursday, Oct. 2, according to a news release. NBCU programming on networks like Telemundo, Bravo, E! and Syfy will remain on YouTube TV under this agreement. And Universal Pictures Home Entertainment movies will continue to be available to rent and purchase through YouTube TV.Neither NBCU nor Google shared the financial terms of the new agreement.The two media giants had been going back on forth on an updated contractual agreement, butting heads on terms and rates. On Oct. 1, NBCU and Google came to a short-term agreement to tide them over until they could reach a longer deal.Peacock is coming to YouTube PrimetimeIn addition to keeping current programming on YouTube TV, NBCU will launch Peacock programming on YouTube Primetime Channels in the "coming months," NBCU President of Platform Distribution and Partnerships Matt Schnaars said in an Oct. 2 news release.NBC to launch new sports network on YouTube TV, tooThis fall, NBCUniversal will launch its NBC Sports Network, which will be available on YouTube TV, a news release states. This addition will complement prominent sports properties in the NBC broadcast network.Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
