Are we witnessing the death of traditional TV?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 22, 2026 at 09:31 PM

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In 2029, the Oscars will move to YouTube, ending its long-standing broadcast television run on ABC. This shift reflects changing audience habits regarding live event viewership. The move raises questions about the future of traditional live television. Experts are debating how live TV will adapt to survive in an era of evolving media consumption. The announcement was made in January 2026, signaling a significant change in the landscape of entertainment broadcasting. The move to YouTube indicates a broader trend of major cultural events migrating to digital platforms.

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Farhan Rafid 30% Tracie Hunte 30% Tamara Khandaker 30% Al Jazeera 40% Sarí el-Khalili 40% Fatima Shafiq 40% Kevin Hirten 40% Barron's 50% Angela Palumbo 60% ABC 70% YouTube ×280% The Oscars ×290%

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