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How to watch NASA’s Artemis II journey on YouTube

To the moon and across your screens — here’s how you can celebrate NASA’s 10-day Artemis II journey on YouTube:
* Watch the entire journey live on NASA’s YouTube Channel.
* Search “America 250” for a curated playlist of this historic moment and explore the vast galaxy with creators who make sense of far-off sights and discoveries, including some coverage of Artemis as well as other elements of space exploration.
* On the YouTube Kids app, check out our learning playlists to inspire the next generation of astronauts. Plus explore a special Sesame Street curated playlist designed to engage young explorers.
* Go behind the scenes at the launch site with creators like Scott Manley, SmarterEveryDay, and PBS Space Time.
* Look out for our astronomy-themed YouTube logo (known as the Yoodle).
To the moon and across your screens — here’s how you can celebrate NASA’s 10-day Artemis II journey on YouTube:
* Watch the entire journey live on NASA’s YouTube Channel.
* Search “America 250” for a curated playlist of this historic moment and explore the vast galaxy with creators who make sense of far-off sights and discoveries, including some coverage of Artemis as well as other elements of space exploration.
* On the YouTube Kids app, check out our learning playlists to inspire the next generation of astronauts. Plus explore a special Sesame Street curated playlist designed to engage young explorers.
* Go behind the scenes at the launch site with creators like Scott Manley, SmarterEveryDay, and PBS Space Time.
* Look out for our astronomy-themed YouTube logo (known as the Yoodle). *
## Who will take home $1M? YouTube To host live MrBeast competition with 50 top streamers
By The YouTube Team
Apr 03, 2026
This weekend, MrBeast will host a high-stakes competition show bringing together 50 of your favorite streamers for a chance to win one million dollars, on the MrBeast YouTube channel. This epic showdown features your favorite creators like IShowSpeed, Cinna, DDG, Marlon Garcia, Maya Higa, Rayasianboy, Yonna Jay and more, straight to your living room and beyond.
"We brought 50 of the biggest streamers on the planet together for some of our most epic challenges yet," says Donaldson. "The live finale is going to be pure chaos. Anything can happen."
### A legendary two-day competition
Tune in this Saturday, April 4 at 12 p.m. ET to see MrBeast bring together the world’s top streamers for stage one of the competition, which will end with only four remaining players left in the running for the million dollar prize. The competition continues on Sunday, April 5 with a live finale, where the finalists will battle it out in a last-man-standing competition.
### Watch With on YouTube
In addition to the main live broadcast, more than 10 creators will host their own companion “Watch With” streams, offering personal takes and reactions as the action unfolds. This event marks YouTube’s largest “Watch With” activation to date.
### Get ready for a wild weekend
* Part 1: Saturday, April 4, 2026 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
* LIVE Finale: Sunday, April 5, 2026 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
Set your reminders HERE now!
This weekend, MrBeast will host a high-stakes competition show bringing together 50 of your favorite streamers for a chance to win one million dollars, on the MrBeast YouTube channel. This epic showdown features your favorite creators like IShowSpeed, Cinna, DDG, Marlon Garcia, Maya Higa, Rayasianboy, Yonna Jay and more, straight to your living room and beyond.
"We brought 50 of the biggest streamers on the planet together for some of our most epic challenges yet," says Donaldson. "The live finale is going to be pure chaos. Anything can happen."
### A legendary two-day competition
Tune in this Saturday, April 4 at 12 p.m. ET to see MrBeast bring together the world’s top streamers for stage one of the competition, which will end with only four remaining players left in the running for the million dollar prize. The competition continues on Sunday, April 5 with a live finale, where the finalists will battle it out in a last-man-standing competition.
### Watch With on YouTube
In addition to the main live broadcast, more than 10 creators will host their own companion “Watch With” streams, offering personal takes and reactions as the action unfolds. This event marks YouTube’s largest “Watch With” activation to date.
### Get ready for a wild weekend
* Part 1: Saturday, April 4, 2026 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
* LIVE Finale: Sunday, April 5, 2026 12:00 PM ET / 9:00 AM PT
Set your reminders HERE now! *
## YouTube’s conversational AI tool is now available on TVs
By Kurt Wilms , Senior Director, Product Management, YouTube on TV
Mar 31, 2026
Starting today, your smart TV is getting smarter, because our conversational AI tool is now available on your home’s biggest screen.
While watching a video, you can select the “Ask” button to open the tool. Using your remote’s microphone button, you’ll be able to make conversational queries, such as “What are other popular videos from this creator?” Several default prompts will help you get started if you don’t know what to ask.
The conversational AI tool launched last year on mobile and web to help viewers engage more deeply with the content they were watching. We’ve seen users break down specific moments while watching podcasts, learn about a city’s landmarks in travel vlogs, and more — all without having to hit pause on their video.
By bringing this feature to the TV, we’re making the living room experience more interactive than ever.
Starting today, your smart TV is getting smarter, because our conversational AI tool is now available on your home’s biggest screen.
While watching a video, you can select the “Ask” button to open the tool. Using your remote’s microphone button, you’ll be able to make conversational queries, such as “What are other popular videos from this creator?” Several default prompts will help you get started if you don’t know what to ask.
The conversational AI tool launched last year on mobile and web to help viewers engage more deeply with the content they were watching. We’ve seen users break down specific moments while watching podcasts, learn about a city’s landmarks in travel vlogs, and more — all without having to hit pause on their video.
By bringing this feature to the TV, we’re making the living room experience more interactive than ever. *
## Earn earlier: expanding YouTube Shopping to creators with 500+ subscribers
By The YouTube Team
Mar 25, 2026
We believe in supporting creators at every stage of their journey. That’s why we’re expanding access to the YouTube Shopping affiliate program to all creators in the YouTube Partner Program with at least 500 subscribers and who meet eligibility guidelines.
By lowering this threshold, we’re unlocking earning potential earlier than ever. Eligible creators can now diversify their revenue by tagging products from favorite brands across Shorts, VOD, and Live content. Whether your audience is watching on mobile or in the Living Room, they can now shop your recommendations seamlessly.
This isn't just about commissions - it's about community. Regardless of the size of your audience, by providing a seamless and helpful shopping experience, you’re reinforcing your role as a trusted guide for your viewers. Each recommendation strengthens your foundation with your community, turning a simple purchase into a lasting, loyal relationship.
We believe in supporting creators at every stage of their journey. That’s why we’re expanding access to the YouTube Shopping affiliate program to all creators in the YouTube Partner Program with at least 500 subscribers and who meet eligibility guidelines.
By lowering this threshold, we’re unlocking earning potential earlier than ever. Eligible creators can now diversify their revenue by tagging products from favorite brands across Shorts, VOD, and Live content. Whether your audience is watching on mobile or in the Living Room, they can now shop your recommendations seamlessly.
This isn't just about commissions - it's about community. Regardless of the size of your audience, by providing a seamless and helpful shopping experience, you’re reinforcing your role as a trusted guide for your viewers. Each recommendation strengthens your foundation with your community, turning a simple purchase into a lasting, loyal relationship. *
## Explore the art of watercolor through top YouTube trends and tutorials
By The YouTube Culture & Trends team
Mar 23, 2026
With its softer look and ease of use, watercolor painting has become a favored medium for artists on YouTube. Creators experiment with their videos often depicting beautiful, comforting subjects accompanied by calming music. Through YouTube, this classic art form finds fresh relevance in modern media.
Creators aren't just teachers; they offer entertainment that fulfills personal needs like relaxation and companionship. From mesmerizing time-lapses and color mixing to tiny paintings, tutorials, and even paint making, the formats are endlessly creative. The desire to create together is clear: In 2025, there were more than 100M views of videos with "paint with me" or "#paintwithme" in the title.*
Check out our latest unique YouTube logo (also known as the Yoodle), celebrating the talented creators in the watercolor painting community, launching during The Whitney Biennial. Ready to brush up on your skills? Grab your palette and dive into our curated playlist.

**Source: YouTube data, Global, 2025*
With its softer look and ease of use, watercolor painting has become a favored medium for artists on YouTube. Creators experiment with their videos often depicting beautiful, comforting subjects accompanied by calming music. Through YouTube, this classic art form finds fresh relevance in modern media.
Creators aren't just teachers; they offer entertainment that fulfills personal needs like relaxation and companionship. From mesmerizing time-lapses and color mixing to tiny paintings, tutorials, and even paint making, the formats are endlessly creative. The desire to create together is clear: In 2025, there were more than 100M views of videos with "paint with me" or "#paintwithme" in the title.*
Check out our latest unique YouTube logo (also known as the Yoodle), celebrating the talented creators in the watercolor painting community, launching during The Whitney Biennial. Ready to brush up on your skills? Grab your palette and dive into our curated playlist.

*Source: YouTube data, Global, 2025

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