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Today, we’re introducing a new back-to-school offer¹ for college students to help the transition from summer-mode to school-mode.

Google AI Pro and YouTube Premium: for a complete entertainment experience upgrade, eligible college students in over 80 countries can bundle AI Pro with a YouTube Premium individual subscription (in the U.S. for just $8.99 vs. $35.98/mo for both subscriptions). With ad-free music, background play, and offline streaming, YouTube Premium ensures your favorite content is available whenever you need a moment to unwind — plus all the benefits of Google AI Pro.

Read more about additional Google AI plan offers here and get ready for the new school year.

_{^{1.Combined Google and YouTube terms apply. These offers provide eligible students, in select markets, with discounted offers on the Google AI Pro plan, which may include extended trials (with YouTube Premium Lite as an included benefit upon transitioning to a paid plan), discounts on the monthly Google AI Pro plan, or a discounted bundle combining Google AI Pro and YouTube Premium. Valid form of payment required at sign-up. Verification via SheerID required upon sign-up. Valid for up to 4 years and may automatically renew at the standard monthly price once student status concludes. Not available on school-issued accounts. Individual use only. Cancel anytime.}}

Forget performing solo, creators are proving that the real magic happens when we move together.

Today, we’re honoring the dance groups of YouTube with a unique YouTube logo (also known as the Yoodle.) Through street performances, tutorials, and rehearsal bloopers, these groups bring fans behind-the-scenes to show the humor and hustle behind each routine.

Check out our playlist to see these dancers in action.

On August 23rd, Gustavo Dudamel’s highly anticipated finale concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic will stream exclusively on YouTube, allowing fans around the globe to experience this special event and global fundraise for the earthquake victims in Venezuela.

Tune in to Gustavo Dudamel’s YouTube channel to see "A Concert for Venezuela" at the Hollywood Bowl celebrating the country's rich artistic heritage, highlighting pieces by Venezuelan composers alongside special guest performances by Beck, GIVĒON, Carlos Vives, and Natalia Lafourcade, and more.

How to watch and support

As you watch the performances, you'll be able to make a difference directly from your screen. A donate button will be available on the livestream, with proceeds going to the United Nations Development Program to aid in their earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela.

If you can’t make the live broadcast, check out the full concert on Gustavo Dudamel’s YouTube channel, giving you time to experience the performances and support the cause.

Fred again.. and LATIN MAFIA wrapped an epic three-day livestream – that had over 7.5 million livestream views¹ – in Mexico City, creating a won’t-stop-until-we-finish new mixtape that provided fans all over the world a rarely seen behind-the-scenes look into the process of making music. To celebrate 9 months and 50 hours, they then took over the Palacio de los Deportes for an arena show with over 20,000 fans.

Stream the exclusive live set

Because this entire project is about giving fans more access to the music they love, Fred again.. and LATIN MAFIA are dropping another surprise. Today, you can stream the live recording of their Palacio de los Deportes set exclusively on YouTube Music.

You can also check out the entire mixtape with videos on Fred again..’s YouTube channel, which had over 300 million total channel views during the week of the livestream².

Dive into the curated playlist

Fred again.. and LATIN MAFIA have also released a playlist on Fred again..’s YouTube channel, which includes music they listened to during the mixtape recording process, tracks that inspired the week, and also records from artists sampled across the mixtape.

Head to YouTube Music to relive the CDMX show and get a behind-the-scenes look into the Mixtape’s creation.

1. _{July 28-30, 2026.}
2. _{Global, July 28 - August 3, 2026.}

This August, YouTube Kids is uplifting high-quality arts and culture content with an exciting new Takeover experience designed to spark kids’ curiosity and creativity just in time for the Back to School season.

Running from August 3rd to September 7th, families can explore a dedicated section featuring high-quality content that brings the museum experience to life — from exploring space and dinosaurs to discovering history and creating art! To help fill a humanities content coverage gap for young learners, this special programming features exclusive videos from beloved creator Ms. Rachel and The Laurie Berkner Band as well as world-class institutions like The Met and MoMA.

Leaning into our "View and Do" concept, the Takeover encourages kids to take their learning beyond the screen.