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WiredGlitch Productions to Release 'The Amazing Digital Circus' Finale in Over 4,000 Theaters for Two Weeks Before YouTube Debut
Glitch Productions will release the final episode of its web series in more than 4,000 theaters worldwide before it reaches YouTube. The move follows strong presale demand and marks a short two-week window before streaming.
ForbesYouTube Directors' Films Top U.S. Box Office
Two films directed by creators who built audiences on YouTube finished first and second at the domestic box office this weekend. Backrooms opened to $81.4 million domestically while Obsession reached $104.7 million in its third weekend.
ForbesKSI Leaves the Sidemen After 13 Years to Focus on Solo Projects
KSI said May 31, 2026, will be his final Sidemen video. The announcement followed the Britain’s Got Talent finale where he served as a judge.
deadline.comYouTuber KSI Leaves Sidemen Group After 13 Years
KSI announced his departure from the YouTube collective on 31 May. A spokesperson confirmed the exit after 13 years with the group.
flipboard.com20-Year-Old Director Adapts Backrooms Internet Story Into A24 Film
Kane Parsons began expanding the Backrooms concept from a 2019 4chan post into YouTube videos in 2022. The project has now become an A24 feature film scheduled for wide release in late May 2026.
Russian YouTube Videos Promote University Near Shahed Drone Factory
Russian YouTube vloggers have posted videos promoting a university located next to a factory that produces Iranian-designed Shahed drones. The videos have drawn attention for their possible connection to U.S. sanctions.
eonline.comYouTuber Daniel Coleman Says Son Isaac Died After Cancer Diagnosis
Daniel Coleman, known online as Danny Go!, posted on social media that his 14-year-old son Isaac died Thursday, five months after a cancer diagnosis. The boy had been born with Fanconi anemia and previously received multiple transplants.
EngadgetYouTube Adds AI-Powered Video Search Feature for Premium Users
YouTube introduced Ask YouTube, a new feature that compiles short- and long-form videos to answer user questions. The tool is currently available to Premium members in the U.S. through the YouTube Labs page.
The VergeYouTube Expands AI Likeness Detection Tool to All Adult Users
YouTube is making its facial likeness detection program available to anyone 18 years or older with an account. The tool scans the platform for videos that match a user's uploaded facial scan and allows removal requests for matching content. The company previously limited the feat…
digiday.comYouTube Unveils New Creator-Hosted Shows at Advertiser Event
The platform unveiled a slate of original series including a Trevor Noah travel show, an Alex Cooper Met Gala documentary and a new Kareem Rahma project. YouTube highlighted its 12.7 percent share of TV viewing and more than 3 million eligible creators as it courts advertisers. T…
MrBeast to Launch Membership Program Combining Philanthropy, Exclusive Content and Challenges
Beast Industries executives unveiled the initiative at an invite-only breakfast in Manhattan during TV upfronts week. Jimmy Donaldson and senior leaders pitched the world's biggest YouTuber as a diversified entertainment company reaching the equivalent of two Super Bowl audiences…
New York PostKyle Loftis, Founder of Street-Racing Media Company 1320Video, Dies at 43
Loftis, who launched 1320Video as a passion project in 2003 and built it into what it calls the largest streetcar media company in the world, died Tuesday night. The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office responded to a death investigation. 1320Video said it is in a state of shock and ask…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSocial Media Figure Clavicular Has Videos Removed from YouTube
Videos by social media figure Clavicular were removed from YouTube on Wednesday night. Clavicular is known for content focused on achieving male beauty standards. This marks a repeated removal of his videos from the platform.
Fidias (CC BY 3.0)Former MrBeast Executive Sues Company Over Harassment and Discrimination Claims
A former executive at Beast Industries has filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, and wrongful termination. The company denies the claims, calling them false and clout-chasing. The suit highlights alleged issues in workplace culture at the YouTube s…