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YouTubers

Lifestyle 4 years ago

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Blood, sweat and tears: Influencers talk about what it takes to make it

Behind the success of social media influencers is an army of managers, editors and content developers. It’s a business, not a hobby.

Science & Tech 4 years ago

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Vtubers: Virtual anime characters ready to entertain fans

Virtual YouTubers, or Vtubers, are entertainers with virtual anime avatars.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Tingles and role-playing: Indonesian ASMR creators offer unique company in trying times

Fans of Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) content say it provides not just relaxation but a means of easing pandemic loneliness.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

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The joy of talking: Rock stars shift gears as YouTube hosts

Rock stars are turning to YouTube to host their own talk shows. A permanent pivot or a pandemic pastime?

Lifestyle 4 years ago

British influencer goes under the knife to look like K-Pop star

London said they had been struggling with an identity crisis for the past eight years and had been born in the wrong body, as they felt more connected to Korean culture than British culture.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Village YouTuber gains over 1 million subs: Neighbors believe he made deal with devil

Siswanto is a YouTuber from Kasegeran village in Central Java who has gained over a million subscribers to his YouTube channel since launching it in 2017. But his internet popularity has resulted in wild accusations from the local community.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Heavy metal rocks French President's palace after YouTube bet

Millions of people tuned in on Sunday to watch France's Emmanuel Macron at a private heavy metal gig in the gardens of his Elysee presidential palace, part of a YouTube video by two comedians.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Twitch star hits a high with month-long live stream

A Twitch star held a new record for subscribers on Wednesday after winning fans with a monthlong live stream at the Amazon-owned platform popular with video game players.