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Host of ‘Reading Rainbow’ Appears to Have Had a Nervous Breakdown
Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets appears to have suffered a severe mental health crisis that resulted in five days under psychiatric observation.
YouTube is Adding Peacock at No Charge to Premium Subscribers
YouTube Premium subscribers will receive access to Peacock at no additional charge under a sweeping new partnership between YouTube and NBCUniversal.
Bricks & Minifigs Investigator Reckless Ben Signs on with Creative Artists Agency
Controversial YouTuber Ben Schneider, better known to millions of viewers as Reckless Ben, has landed a deal with one of Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Schneider has signed with Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Over the years, Reckless Ben has built a large following through his unconventional investigations into controversial groups, businesses, and internet personalities.
Former MSNBC Anchor Joy Reid Claims Juneteenth Is the ‘Real’ Independence Day, Reigniting Debate Over July 4th
Former MSNBC anchor Joy Reid is drawing criticism after claiming that Juneteenth is the "real" Independence Day while dismissing the Fourth of July as a celebration of "slaveholders." During a recent episode of The Joy Reid Show titled "Why Juneteenth Is the REAL...
Former YouTube Exec Warns that YouTube is Not Done in the Original TV Space
In 2022, YouTube appeared to abandon its push into original TV. However, former YouTube Originals executive Susanne Daniels believes the platform merely hit pause.
MrBeast Reaches 500 Million Subscribers on YouTube: Is That a Believable Number?
MrBeast has done something no individual creator in YouTube history has ever done: crossed 500 million subscribers. But the likelihood of 500 million real humans being subscribed to his channel is almost zero. The half-a-billion number is so enormous it almost stops...
The Secret World of YouTube Star, Ms. Rachel: Why the Pre-K Content Creator Is Not What She Seems
For millions of families, Ms. Rachel is not a political figure. She's the smiling, over-enunciating, overall-wearing educator who sings “Hop Little Bunnies,” teaches first words, models baby sign language, and gives toddlers the feeling that someone on the other side...
Children’s YouTuber Ms. Rachel Admits “I Am Political” as She Opposes ICE
Prominent YouTuber Rachel Accurso—better known as Ms. Rachel—has built a large following by teaching young children numbers, colors, and language skills. Now, she is stepping into a more public advocacy role. She has begun speaking out on immigration issues. In a recent interview with NBC News, she said, “I am political.”
YouTube Ad Revenue Surpasses Major Studios Including Disney, Warner Bros.
In 2025, YouTube generated $40.4 billion in ad revenue. That alone would be a major milestone for a streaming platform. But the real headline is what that number eclipses: the combined ad revenue of Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount, and Warner Bros. Discovery totaled just $37.8 billion. YouTube—with its primarily user-generated content—surpassing the major studios in ad revenue signals a major shift in the media landscape.
Midnight’s Edge Reveals Exclusive Intel on ‘King Conan’ Movie
After decades in development hell, a new Conan the Barbarian film may finally be moving forward at 20th Century Studios. According to Deadline, filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie is attached to write and direct King Conan, with Arnold Schwarzenegger returning to star. The project is in the very early stages of development, and representatives for the studio have declined to comment.
Grace Randolph Ratioed After She Blamed Tourette’s Advocate for Backlash
YouTube personality Grace Randolph has received significant backlash for comments made after the recent controversy at the BAFTAs. Her most recent attempt to address the situation has resulted in her video being ratioed, receiving more downvotes than upvotes. It’s a clear metric that shows her audience is not on board with her opinions.
Iron Lung Stands Ready to Cross $40M at the Box Office: 12x Profit Return Shatters Hollywood Expectations
As we enter into the dawn of Hollywood-level production values deflated by almost infinite levels via artificial intelligence, one film is proving that the Day of Independent Content Creators has finally arrived. The independently produced thriller Iron Lung is poised...