Amid all the conversation generated around Shannon Sharpe’s Jan. 3 “Club Shay Shay” podcast with Katt Williams is a topic that many aspiring YouTubers would love to know: Exactly how much is Sharpe getting paid for the interview heard ‘round the world? Beverly Johnson Reflects On Naomi Sims Encouraging Words, 50 Years Since Gracing Vogue […]
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Oh.My.God:Police Say Clout Chasing Youtuber Tortured Animals in Videos
This article contains graphic descriptions that may be disturbing to some readers. ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Star On Being Biracial On & Off Screen: “You Never Feel Like You’re Enough” Off English A woman from Upper Darby, Pa. has been slammed with multiple charges stemming from a series of complaints made about her YouTube channel. […]
Read MoreOh.My.God:Police Say Clout Chasing Youtuber Did What?
This article contains graphic descriptions that may be disturbing to some readers. ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Star On Being Biracial On & Off Screen: “You Never Feel Like You’re Enough” Off English A woman from Upper Darby, Pa. has been slammed with multiple charges stemming from a series of complaints made about her YouTube channel. […]
Read MoreOh.My.God: Police Say Clout Chasing YouTuber Did What?
This article contains graphic descriptions that may be disturbing to some readers. ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Star On Being Biracial On & Off Screen: “You Never Feel Like You’re Enough” Off English A woman from Upper Darby, Pa. has been slammed with multiple charges stemming from a series of complaints made about her YouTube channel. […]
Read MoreThe Best ‘Black National Anthem’ Performances in History
Terri Lyne Carrington, Melba Moore’s Lift Every Voice This performance of “Lift Every Voice and Sing” was directed by Debbie Allen, and featured a star-studded cast including Melba Moore, Terri Lyne Carrington, Dionne Warwick, Bebe and Cece Winans, and Stevie Wonder.
Read MoreYouTube gaming chief Leo Olebe was among 100 staff laid off this week
Do you want to get the latest gaming industry news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily and weekly newsletters here. When Google’s YouTube video division confirmed 100 layoffs on Wednesday, Leo Olebe, who was head of YouTube Gaming, was among those let go. Olebe was a longtime gaming executive who had also […]
Read MoreIt’s not just you: YouTube is slowing down your PC if you have AdBlock installed by making your CPU sweat, likely as part of its draconian war on ad blockers
In the latest wave of anti-ad blocker measures implemented by YouTube, AdBlock users have been reporting widespread performance issues with the extension enabled. In a thread posted to the YouTube subreddit over the weekend (thanks, 9to5Google) users noted that having AdBlock enabled caused slow load times and increased CPU usage, as one user writes: “This […]
Read MoreIt’s not just you: YouTube is slowing down your PC if you have AdBlock installed by making your CPU sweat—though despite the company’s past behaviour, it’s probably AdBlock’s fault
Recent updates January 16: This article was originally published on January 15. After comment from YouTube and further evidence drawn from other sources, I’ve updated it to reflect the story’s development. Click here to jump to the latest information. AdBlock users have been reporting widespread performance issues with the extension enabled on YouTube, and while […]
Read MoreDoes Size Really Matter? These Black Celebs Drop Pounds, and a Doctor Breaks Down Male Girth
Does Size Really Matter? A Doctor Answers the Age-Old Question Dr. Jen CaudleScreenshot: YouTube/DrJenCaudle The Roots’ Black Thought On Befriending Questlove & Classmates Boyz II Men & Others In New Memoir Off English When it comes to medical myths, Philly-based family physician Dr. Jen Caudle is known online for shedding light on popular misconceptions. The […]
Read MoreStupid YouTuber Merch Is Everywhere Now
Looking back on the biggest stories of the year. YouTubers have been pushing merch for a few years now. In 2023, though, it seemed to reach a fever pitch. Right now you’ve got Binging with Babish slinging knives, the Shahidi brothers joining forces with Kyle Forgeard of the Nelk Boys on Happy Dad seltzer, Logan […]
Read MorePeople Are Going Nuts For A Super Dark (And Obviously Fake) ‘Home Alone 3’ Trailer Made With ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Footage
With the holidays upon us, everyone’s thoughts are turned to the true meaning of the season: Watching Home Alone. The 1990 film starring Macaulay Culkin is a beloved classic, so it really shouldn’t come as a surprise that people are absolutely losing their minds over a fake trailer for a new installment that brings back […]
Read More‘We got Obama, Squidward, Biden and Trump again, and then there’s me!’ YouTuber stands in front of an avalanche of AI covers using ‘his’ voice and belts Sinatra’s My Way
AI has some concerning implications for our tech-driven future—but, like a lot of concerning new advances in technology, it’s also being used for memes. Like Plankton from Spongebob sing Maneskin’s Beggin’ with shocking conviction. Few internet personalities have become as aware of this trend as Jschlatt. He’s an influencer, gaming YouTuber, and streamer who has […]
Read MorePew Survey: Teens Love YouTube, Tolerate Facebook, Skip Reddit
For teenagers, Facebook isn’t cool anymore. That’s probably the least surprising insight from a recent Pew Research Center survey that analyzed social media habits in American teens. Some of the other results, however, provide a little more food for thought. Snapchat, for example, isn’t nearly as popular as YouTube. TikTok has actually lost traction since […]
Read MoreThe Root 100: These Black Influencers Are Killing It
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 19: TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee poses after attending a game between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 19, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sparks defeated the Aces 78-72. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading […]
Read MoreThe Root 100 2023: These Black Influencers Are Killing It
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 19: TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee poses after attending a game between the Los Angeles Sparks and the Las Vegas Aces at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 19, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sparks defeated the Aces 78-72. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading […]
Read MoreHow To Use YouTube’s AI Deepfake Music Generator
Artificial intelligence has infiltrated the music industry. Although the software isn’t new, its acceptance by significant figures and entities such as the Grammy Awards is. Despite musicians like Drake and Bad Bunny’s public disdain for AI-generated music, YouTube supports the technical advancement. Yesterday (November 16), Variety announced that YouTube revealed its partnership with Google’s DeepMind […]
Read MoreGoogle DeepMind unveils Lyria, a powerful GenAI model for music creation
Are you ready to bring more awareness to your brand? Consider becoming a sponsor for The AI Impact Tour. Learn more about the opportunities here. Google DeepMind today unveiled its newest and “most advanced” music AI system yet, called Lyria. The company says the model can generate high-quality vocals, lyrics, and musical backing tracks that […]
Read MoreGoogle DeepMind breaks new ground with ‘Mirasol3B’ for advanced video analysis
Are you ready to bring more awareness to your brand? Consider becoming a sponsor for The AI Impact Tour. Learn more about the opportunities here. Google DeepMind quietly revealed a significant advancement in their artificial intelligence (AI) research on Tuesday, presenting a new autoregressive model aimed at improving the understanding of long video inputs. The […]
Read MoreWill YouTube Ban AI Videos?
YouTube is taking steps to introduce labels on videos, especially as Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly prevalent in visual media. In a new blog update, the video platform confirmed that while they won’t be banning AI usage, users will have to disclose when they do use it in videos within the “coming months.” This would […]
Read MoreNene Leakes Reveals Heartbreaking Last Moments With Late Husband Gregg Leakes
Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes is opening up about the final days she shared with her late husband, Gregg Leakes. Real Housewives of Atlanta’s Kenya Moore On Season 15, Cynthia, and Hair care Off English In a new, nearly 15-minute-long video titled “I’m Lost Without You” posted to YouTube on Monday, the […]
Read MoreI Found the Guy Behind a Lost 20-Year-Old ‘Weather Channel’ Banger
Last year, thousands of people on social media shared a YouTube video featuring a song composed for the Weather Channel’s hurricane “storm alert” in 2006. It wasn’t the first time: originally uploaded in November 2019, the piece has resurfaced on Reddit and social media multiple times in the nearly 20 years since it was written, […]
Read MoreCops Are Suing a Teen for Invasion of Privacy After Allegedly False Arrest Goes Viral
Screengrab: YouTube/Tayvin Galanakis Two Iowa police officers are suing a teenager they arrested last year after the body-cam footage of the allegedly unwarranted arrest he posted on YouTube went viral. The officers initially alleged they experienced “emotional distress” and are now suing for defamation and invasion of privacy. The lawsuit, first reported by the Iowa Capital […]
Read MoreA Shitposting YouTuber Captured by the Taliban Was Just Freed
Image: YouTube / Lord Miles The Taliban released four British nationals from captivity in Afghanistan, including edgelord shitposter “Lord” Miles Routledge. Routledge is infamous as a self-proclaimed “war tourist” who first gained notoriety when he barely escaped Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. Advertisement The BBC broke the story of Routledge’s release on October 10 […]
Read MoreGoogle Bard fails to deliver on its promise — even after latest updates
Head over to our on-demand library to view sessions from VB Transform 2023. Register Here Google revamped its artificially intelligent chatbot Bard last week in a major overhaul that now gives users access to it from some of its most popular products including Gmail, Docs, Drive, Maps, YouTube, and more. The update theoretically gives Google’s […]
Read MoreNYFW: Black Celebs Showed up at The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Photo: Taylor Hill / Contributor (Getty Images), Gotham / Contributor (Getty Images), Gotham / Contributor (Getty Images) In 2019, it was announced that the popular lingerie brand Victoria’s Secret would no longer be putting on its iconic annual fashion show. After years of scandal, diversity changes, and marketing pivots, the brand has reemerged on the […]
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