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DaFuq!?Boom! is up to four straight weeks at #1 in the U.S. Top 50. With animated Shorts that riff on internet culture and often feature farts and toilets, the channel also known as Blugray has taken sophomoric humor to the top of the charts. DaFuq!?Boom! continued its hot streak into June by adding 582.6 million weekly views. By the end of this month, it will reach 10 million subscribers as well, proving there are a lot of fans who love its bathroom-based content. CoComelon - Nursery Rhymes, which DaFuq!?Boom! passed on its way to first place, is still the runner-up...

KIMPRO made its first appearance at the front of the Global Top 50 earlier this year. Now, the Korean channel has returned to the #1 spot. KIMPRO's arsenal of short-form content continues to make waves, delivering 602 million weekly views during our latest measurement period. The couple behind the hub now has more than 15 billion lifetime YouTube views in all, which is a massive number for a channel that once described itself as "KIMPRO from TikTok." 15 billion lifetime views may seem like a lot, but it's nothing compared to the #2 channel in this week's Global Top 50. T-Series may...

Misinformation about the 2020 election–and every presidential election previous to it–is now allowed on YouTube. “In the current environment, we find that while removing this content does curb some misinformation, it could also have the unintended effect of curtailing political speech without meaningfully reducing the risk of violence or other real-world harm,” the platform said […] Visit Tubefilter for more great stories....

In the fast food sector, a viral TikTok has spawned a marketing stunt. Chili's is teaming up with the agency Mischief to run a giveaway after bridal vlogger Madison Mulkey revealed that she hired the chain to cater her wedding. In a video uploaded on May 14, Mulkey showed off the receipt for her wedding's food bill. Rather than opting for a traditional catering company, the star of the @brideisapersonality account turned to Chili's -- and the Tex-Mex favorite delivered. For under $2,000, Mulkey fed nearly 100 guests. "You really can't beat that price point," she said. "It was the perfect meal for our wedding. I'm...

Twitch and WWE are making things official. The two have signed a multiyear partnership for “live and exclusive content” across WWE’s flagship channel (which is rebooting as part of the deal) as well as “popular WWE Superstar channels,” according to a press release. Part of that live, exclusive content is a weekly companion sidecast to […] Visit Tubefilter for more great stories....

During his decade-long stint at the food media company Bon Appétit, Brad Leone emerged as one of YouTube's favorite chefs. Now, he's bringing his fun-loving personality and experimental attitude to a new hub. Leone has launched a YouTube channel where he will house original web series with titles like Local Legends and Makin' It. After receiving formal culinary training and working jobs across the food service industry, Leone became a star on the Bon Appétit YouTube channel, where he formed a fruitful partnership with fellow "test kitchen" denizen Claire Saffitz. With his impulsive yet well-informed cooking style, Leone played the id to Saffitz's superego. He also spread his love...

A longtime online video veteran is setting up shop at her own firm. Dana Block, who most recently served as the SVP of Digital Entertainment and Consumer Technology at Metro Public Relations, is founding a communication and consultancy agency called Buzzer PR. In her two-decade career, Block has helped secure publicity for tech companies and emerging platforms. Her clients have included the online video gathering VidCon, digital fan fiction hub Wattpad, and gaming management firm Loaded. Block has also worked for the Streamy Awards, which are co-produced by Tubefilter and Dick Clark Productions. Visit Tubefilter for more great stories....

Once upon a time, Daryl-Ann Denner was a high school chemistry teacher who ran a fashion blog on the side. Now, she's a multiplatform all-star who is in charge of a hot apparel brand -- and she just got new representation. The 32-year-old Denner, who is based out of Dallas, has signed with A3 Artists Agency. Denner is the Co-Founder of nuuds, a clothing company that offers "basics" (e.g. plain tees) that fit all body types. Since launching nuuds last year, Denner has sold 400,000 units. Social media has played a big role in the development and marketing of nuuds. Through platforms...

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) assistants is sending ripples across the creator economy. A recent study published by Lightricks in partnership with YouGov asked creators to share their favorite uses for AI. Meanwhile, on YouTube, OpenAI's ChatGPT bot discussed its own ascendance in the latest episode of Wired's Autocomplete Interview series. The Lightricks report surveyed 1,000 aspiring and professional creators, who dished on topics like monetization, production, and brand partnerships. As they considered all of those subjects, the surveyed creators weighed in on the ways AI will enhance their creative careers. 86% of professional creators said that AI positively impacts their creative process, and 71% of respondents said that their fans have...