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Representative Jim Banks (R., Ind.) sent a letter to Google on Tuesday asking that the tech giant explain why YouTube comments mentioning the Chinese Communist Party’s internet propaganda division Wumao (五毛) have been automatically deleted. The revelation, which was mentioned Monday by Palmer Luckey, an American entrepreneur who founded Oculus VR, drew a number of …
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It’s decidedly bad news for John Krasinski’s squeaky clean reputation. Ever since news broke that the “Quiet Place” star had agreed to sell his positive story broadcast “Some Good News,” which he developed for YouTube in March, critics have descended on social media to call out the 40-year-old actor/director for “selling out.” Krasinski launched the …
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Some good news for John Krasinski. “The Office” star, most recently known for his YouTube series “Some Good News,” has licensed the viral show to ViacomCBS. Although it’s unknown exactly how big of a payday this is for 40-year-old Krasinski, it’s probably hefty: The Hollywood Reporter describes it as a “rich” licensing deal and there …
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YouTube stars Marcus and Kristin Johns have spoken out after being seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident. “Me and [Kristin] are okay!” Marcus, 27, shared on Instagram Tuesday night. He describes biking through a residential neighborhood when a driver behind them appeared to purposefully swerve his car towards and, ultimately, hit them. Kristin, 24, told …
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The Prince Estate, in partnership with YouTube, will host a three-day streaming event of “Prince and the Revolution: Live,” the legendary concert filmed toward the end of the “Purple Rain” tour in Syracuse, New York, on March 30, 1985. The show will be available on Prince’s official YouTube Channel for three days only, beginning on …
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“Ink Master” star Daniel Silva was reportedly arrested and charged with murder on Monday after allegedly crashing a car in Los Angeles that resulted in the death of YouTube comedian Corey La Barrie. Silva — who is still in a hospital — was driving a McLaren sports car on Sunday night with La Barrie in …
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YouTube star Corey La Barrie died in a car crash on Sunday night while celebrating his 25th birthday. According to TMZ, the alleged driver, “Ink Master” star Daniel Silva, is going to be arrested on murder charges. Silva did not immediately return Page Six’s request for comment. The gossip site reports that Silva, 26, crashed …
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President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama will headline “Dear Class of 2020,” YouTube Originals’ virtual commencement event to celebrate graduates worldwide. The multi-hour event premieres Saturday, June 6, on YouTube. BTS and Lady Gaga also are among the commencement speakers, with special appearances by Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Kerry Washington, Chloe x Halle and Zendaya, …
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“Tiger King” star Carole Baskin made an unexpected return to the small screen when she was tricked by two YouTube pranksters pretending to be late-night host Jimmy Fallon. Josh Pieters and Archie Manners got Baskin, 58, to give a rare interview by pretending she was making a Zoom appearance on “The Tonight Show” — using …
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YouTube is becoming the hub for the virtual film festival. The streaming service said Monday that it will launch a free 10-day digital film festival this spring with 20 partners. Dubbed “We Are One: A Global Film Festival,” the event will be produced and organized by New York’s Tribeca Enterprises. The YouTube-hosted event will feature …
Representative Jim Banks (R., Ind.) sent a letter to Google on Tuesday asking that the tech giant explain why YouTube comments mentioning the Chinese Communist Party’s internet propaganda division Wumao (五毛) have been automatically deleted. The revelation, which was mentioned Monday by Palmer Luckey, an American entrepreneur who founded Oculus VR, drew a number of …
