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MeganPlays has been on YouTube for 13 years. Here's what she's learned.
The gaming creator opens up about burnout, brand deals, audience loyalty, and the downside of becoming too closely tied to one niche.
By Crystal Bell
Press play: 5 celeb-creator interviews the internet loved this week (Sept. 11)
From Owen Thiele's Lisa chat to Gillian Anderson's 'last meal'.
What is mainstream culture now? YouTube tries to answer that question.
A new trends survey from the video juggernaut looks at the state of monoculture in 2026.
How Tubby Nugget's creators built a 14-million-follower community without chasing the algorithm
The duo behind Tubby Nugget built a massive following by prioritizing community, authenticity, and a whole lot of silliness.
By Crystal Bell
The best celeb interview podcasts of the week (Sept. 4, 2026)
From Laverne Cox's powerful chat with Keke Palmer to MUNA on 'Gaydar.'
The best celeb interview podcasts of the week (Aug. 28, 2026)
Starting with Madelyn Cline on 'Royal Court,' wearing the same ears Harry Styles wore.
How to watch out-of-market NFL games: Is NFL Sunday Ticket worth it?
It's expensive being a fan of a non-local team.
The best celeb interview podcasts of the week (Aug. 20, 2026)
Legend has it Ziwe and Law Roach are there to this day, defining "dystopian."
Your YouTube video views are about to skyrocket. Here's why.
YouTube is changing how it counts views on videos.
By Matt Binder
Spotify is bringing a Ringer video podcast to Twitch. Here's why.
Ringer Wise Guys is the latest sign of Spotify's move beyond podcast exclusivity and Twitch's push beyond gaming.
YouTube just raised the bar for creators to earn ad revenue
Starting in February 2027, creators will face higher monetization thresholds and a new rolling requirement for Shorts revenue.
For creators like Hank Green, AI is now a reputational risk
The YouTuber's apology has sparked a wider conversation about where generative AI belongs in the creative process and its impact on audience trust.
By Crystal Bell
Hank Green apologizes for relying too heavily on ChatGPT
“I’m mortified that I have let so many people down,” Hank wrote in a message to fans.
Crunchyroll just made all of 'Yuri!!! on Ice' free to watch on YouTube
I'm back at the cottage.
By Crystal Bell
YouTube Premium is adding Peacock: What it means for live sports and streaming
Turns out streaming platforms are learning to share.
By Soumya Kumar
Spotify launches its first global music video chart
Spotify’s new video chart, artist pitching tool, and direct uploads are turning the audio app into a new music video destination.
Hollywood wants the internet’s next horror hit
The Mandela Catalogue and Siren Head are the latest viral horror creations headed to theaters as Hollywood searches for another "Backrooms."
YouTube reveals which AI slop videos can't make money
The platform is targeting repetitive videos, rage bait, and AI chatacters.
Julian Shapiro-Barnum enters his late-night era
With "Outside Tonight," the creator is embracing a messier, weirder, more grown-up side of himself.
By Crystal Bell
Why FIFA and YouTube are betting on creators this World Cup
The inaugural Creator Cup was the clearest sign yet that FIFA sees creators as a gateway to football.
By Crystal Bell
YouTube creators can now turn playlists into shows
Easy way to package a series.
DuckDuckGo's web browser will now automatically block YouTube ads
The privacy-focused search engine is taking on Google yet again.
By Matt Binder
The World Cup is getting its own YouTube creator all-star game, led by iShowSpeed
The livestreamed exhibition match will bring YouTube stars and FIFA legends to Central Park
By Crystal Bell
