Sinclair Broadcast Group, the largest owner of ABC affiliate television stations, originally pledged to air a tribute to Charlie Kirk in Jimmy Kimmel’s usual time slot on Friday evening. The plan was for a “special in remembrance” of Kirk following Kimmel’s suspension. But when it came time to air it, Sinclair backed out of running the tribute on its ABC stations. Instead, they posted a link for viewers to watch the special on YouTube.
Roblox, one of the world’s most popular online gaming platforms for children and teens, has banned and issued a cease-and-desist letter to a YouTuber known for confronting alleged predators on its platform. The 22-year-old creator, “Schlep,” who has 684,000 subscribers, says the company is threatening legal action because of his predator-catching investigations.
Comedian John Mulaney is speaking out after his wife, actress Olivia Munn, received death threats and political attacks for criticizing popular children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel. The backlash stemmed from Munn’s remarks in a now-deleted People magazine interview where she said certain kids’ shows, including Ms. Rachel’s, were “driving [her] crazy.”
YouTube creator Matthew “MatPat” Patrick has officially stepped into the political arena, launching the bipartisan Creator Economy Caucus in the House of Representatives alongside his wife, Stephanie Patrick. The caucus aims to bridge the gap between lawmakers and digital content creators by advocating for policy that reflects the modern realities of online entrepreneurship.
Disney’s live-action Snow White remake continues to face significant backlash, as both of its trailers have now surpassed one million dislikes each on YouTube.
Donald Trump’s inauguration saw an unexpected yet heartwarming moment when country music star Carrie Underwood turned a technical glitch into a stirring rendition of “America the Beautiful,” inviting the crowd to sing along.
New York City residents are preparing for a significant winter storm, with a "polar vortex" expected to bring freezing temperatures and up to six inches of snow starting Sunday, according to meteorologists.
