At the heart of the disagreement is how much YouTube TV should pay for Paramount’s channels. Paramount, which owns some of the most-watched networks in the U.S., such as CBS, MTV, Nickelodeon, and Comedy Central, is seeking a better deal to reflect the value of its content.

YouTube TV, owned by Alphabet, told its customers that it’s “working hard to reach a fair agreement with Paramount that allows us to keep their channels,” but despite negoti

Media giant Paramount Global's channels, including CBS and Nickelodeon, will be unavailable on YouTube TV starting Thursday after the two companies failed to reach a contract renewal, both parties said.