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In poll season, is it only glitter or gold for YouTube journalists?

At the grassroots, a new crop of journalists is creating a wave – independent, operating on social media, and focusing on hyperlocal issues and dialogues. But without the backing of big media outlets and money from advertisements, how are these journalists faring, especially in the election season?

Newslaundry

Youtubers Ishowspeed And Kai Cenat Clash With Elderly Shopper

YouTubers' antics upset elderly shopper in supermarket, leading to a heartwarming reconciliation.

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Research paper points to BJP’s ‘massive advantage’ through YouTube influencers

With India having the largest number of YouTube users, Indian politicians are choosing to be interviewed by YouTubers instead of journalists and political interviews in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections may see the same trend, a new research paper has suggested.

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Dagr review – perma-snarking YouTubers cancel the fear in paganistic slasher

Matthew Butler-Hart’s film lurches from social-media comedy to shaky-cam bloodletting, but never comes near the primeval emotions of the Blair Witch Project it so often references

The Guardian - UK

Embracing 'virtual dark tourism' could help heritage sites at risk of degradation – expert explains

Do you believe in ghosts? If so, there is a whole genre of digital storytelling to explore on YouTube. My recent research (which identified more than 60 dedicated channels) has shown that there is a fast-growing audience on YouTube for paranormal investigations that are filmed like a virtual tour of…

The Conversation

MrBeast Net Worth 2024: Popular Youtuber's Income Could Hit Half A Billion Dollars

Known for his creative and often extravagant giving campaigns, MrBeast continues to make tons of money year after year. And 2024 could be a milestone on his journey.

International Business Times

Pizza, steak and 100 layers of lasagne: Inside the strange world of online competitive eating

Millions of us are watching wellness influencers discuss fitness and health while they consume massive quantities of food, from the man who ate 14 packs of Korean fire noodles to the ‘unlikely competitive eater’ devouring enormous fry-ups for clicks. Roisin Lanigan asks what we’re getting from it all, and why…

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Should online movie reviews be curtailed?

Kerala is now witnessing a heated debate on action against online film critics with a groundswell of support for the reviewers, raising pertinent questions on freedom of expression.

The Hindu

I Don't Care What The Critics Are Saying, Five Nights At Freddy's Was Great For This Former FNAF Player

While critics have said that they're not huge fans of the FNAF movie, I will openly say I liked it as a former player - and we need to talk about it.

Cinemablend

Japan investigates foreign YouTubers accused of dodging train fares and stealing food

The rise in nuisance influencers comes as tourism numbers in Japan near their pre-pandemic levels

The Guardian - AU

‘It exposes your every flaw’: Chess’s YouTube king GothamChess on the game he loves

The 27-year-old has more than 4 million subscribers to his channel, a testament to his ability to bring chess to new audiences

The Guardian - US

Who is KSI? From ‘endearing’ class clown to YouTuber who has changed the face of boxing

Britain’s biggest YouTube personality has gone from gaming to rapping to boxing – among other ventures, Alex Pattle explains

The Independent UK

Prasar Bharati does not make copyright claims on public service content, say officials

Prasar Bharati does not make copyright claims on public service content, including parliamentary proceedings. Congress leader Sappal raised issue, saying it was wrong to limit access to proceedings. Prasar Bharati officials said notices may be generated by YouTube's algorithm, but they take measures to resolve the issue.

The Hindu

YouTube fans prepare for Sidemen FC Charity Match – but which YouTubers will be playing?

Every viral star set to play the annual match

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‘We were the original YouTubers’: Zippy, Dick and Dom, the Krankies and more on the death of kids’ telly

Kids’ TV legends open up about the golden age, how they’d get young people to tune in again – and why they couldn’t bear to chuck out the gunge tanks

Newslaundry

BJP’s social media push: Outreach efforts span 18 states, thousands of influencers

“I know our country is in the right hands...Under the leadership of Narendra Modi ji, every person is trying to make it stronger,” read the caption of an Instagram post by influencer Sunil Minglani, with pictures of him posing with a gleeful union minister Piyush Goyal.

The Independent UK

Talk to Me review: A neat and nasty Australian horror that dares you to touch a mummified hand

YouTubers-turned-filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippous take their biggest, goriest cues here from Sam Raimi’s ‘The Evil Dead’

The Guardian - UK

Bans, boxing and buzz: how Prime became a highly desirable, totally notorious drink

The brand was launched last year by influencers Logan Paul and KSI, and has ridden a wave of controversy to generate $250m of sales. Ultraprocessed and unpalatable - what is its secret?

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The Conversation

The toxic gossip train: what Colleen Ballinger teaches us about YouTubers and inappropriate relationships with young fans

On June 29, YouTuber Colleen Ballinger posted a video to her channel “apologising” to fans in response to recent allegations made against her. Ballinger had been accused of creating inappropriate relationships with her underaged fans, grooming and exploitation, all of which she has denied.

TechRadar

YouTube influencers selling VPNs may be a security issue - what are providers doing?

These ads "could negatively influence viewers’ mental models of internet safety," say researchers. We talked to VPN providers to know more.

The Hindu

Big biz on Net comes with riders

The arrest of YouTuber Thoppi has shone the limelight on social media influencers.

The Hindu

Piyush Goyal interacts with over 50 top-performing YouTubers in India

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held an interaction with over 50 top-performing YouTubers in India on various issues like popularising handicrafts, benefits of millets and consumer awareness.

Manchester Evening News

Wrexham star Ben Foster reveals five-a-side team of best footballing YouTubers

Former Manchester United and England goalkeeper Ben Foster has become a well-known for his Cycling GK channel and has named a five-a-side team of footballing YouTubers

Manchester Evening News

Tommy Fury jokes about contract clause included for proposed KSI fight

Tommy Fury has joked about a 'no elbows' clause being inserted in the terms for his boxing fight with KSI after the controversial end to the YouTuber's bout with Joe Fournier

The Independent UK

Who is KSI? From ‘endearing’ class clown to YouTuber who has changed the face of boxing

Britain’s biggest YouTube personality has gone from gaming to rapping to boxing – among other ventures, Alex Pattle explains

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