YouTube Announces New Channel Lineup Including Madonna, Jay-Z, Tony Hawk & More

Just hours ago, YouTube announced that new original channels will start appearing on YouTube next month. Over 90 channels have been announced so far, featuring popular YouTubers and celebs from Madonna to Tony Hawk.

Back in September rumors started flying about regularly scheduled programming coming to YouTube in 2012.  There was talk that YouTube was negotiating with some big studios and celebs to bring a constant stream of TV-quality content to their viewers.  Well folks, the time has come.  Just hours ago, YouTube announced that new original channels will start appearing on YouTube next month.  Over 90 channels have been announced so far.

Robert Kyncl, Global Head of Content Partnerships at YouTube writes on the YouTube blog, “Today we’re announcing that even more talented creators and original entertainment will soon join YouTube’s existing channel lineup, including channels created by well-known personalities and content producers from the TV, film, music, news, and sports fields, as well as some of the most innovative up-and-coming media companies in the world and some of YouTube’s own existing partners. 

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