The Real Reason xQc Just Lost 2 Million FollowersBy SVGBots have become such a nuisance that, every once in a while, websites will do a sweep to try and bounce these virtual phonies from their respective clubs. Twitch just did this recently, and managed to clear out over 7.5 million accounts it deemed were "follow-botting and view-botting."
E! NewsRachel Hollis A Bad Influence? Here's Why Internet Stars Like David Dobrik, Rachel Hollis and Others Had to Apologize E! News - Sarah Grossbart Pocketing cash for maintaining a carefully cultivated Internet presence seems like a plum gig. But when you mess up, like, really mess up, people …
InsiderSexual Violence David Dobrik's popularity plummeted after a Vlog Squad rape allegation. Now he's one of the most disliked influencers. Insider - Kat Tenbarge An explosive scandal that rocked the YouTube world has left David Dobrik's reputation in tatters, a new Insider poll shows. Dobrik's favorability …
InputJake Paul Jake Paul is the latest YouTuber to be hit with allegations of misconduct Input - Tom Maxwell It’s the latest in a disturbing trend of internet influencers being accused of misconduct. YouTuber and aspiring boxer Jake Paul has been accused of …
In Touch WeeklyBreakups Beloved YouTube Couples Who Went Through Public Breakups In Touch Weekly - Shelby Stivale 1 of 10 Jeffree Star and Nathan Schwandt After five years together, the pair announced their shocking split in January 2020. Jeffree uploaded a video …
TikTok Kourtney Kardashian & Addison Rae’s friendship: how they met & dating rumours capitalfm.com - Capital FM A friendship that has kept fans talking recently is Kourtney Kardashian and Addison Rae’s. The pair have sparked a serious amount of questions about …
InsiderVaccination A former Vlog Squad member spread vaccine misinformation on TikTok, saying the shots are 'used by the devil' Insider - Steven Asarch Former Vlog Squad member Nik Keswani, known online as BigNik, posted COVID-19 vaccine misinformation on TikTok that's still up on the platform. In a …
Celebrity Gossip These 10 Celebs Have Already Been Cancelled In 2021 thethings.com - Marianne Penn Celebrities nowadays face "being canceled" by social media users. Social media is an interesting place, but it can be extremely hostile and toxic when …
Life & Style MagazineAddison Rae Addison Rae Reveals If She and Kourtney Kardashian Are 'Hooking Up' Life & Style Magazine - Samantha Benitz They want answers! Kim Kardashian boldly asked Kourtney Kardashian’s pal Addison Rae about the nature of their relationship during the new episode of …
VoxJames Charles The never-ending cycle of YouTuber apology videos verified_publisherVox - Rebecca JenningsIt’s been a big month for apology videos, just like every month for the past several years has been a big month for apology videos. What was once the domain of the Notes app, in which celebrities would...
InsiderTikTok Durte Dom returned to the internet after a rape allegation, and he joked about the Vlog Squad Insider - Lindsay Dodgson Former Vlog Squad member Dominykas Zeglaitis, known as Durte Dom, has returned to the internet after a brief hiatus following sexual assault …
Clevver News3:07Celebrity News David Dobrik AXED By Major Brands After Assault Allegations! Clevver News - flipboard.com Days after David Dobrik put out an apology addressing allegations from a woman who claimed she was raped by a Vlog Squad member, brands have began to part ways with David.
Tana Mongeau YouTuber Tana Mongeau posts a TikTok video referencing uncomfortable experiences she had with older men as a teenage influencer businessinsider.in - Lindsay Dodgson YouTuber Tana Mongeau posted a TikTok video that appeared to reference uncomfortable experiences she had as a teenage influencer with older men in …
POPSUGARKourtney Kardashian Confused About Kourtney Kardashian and Addison Rae's Friendship? We Are, Too verified_publisherPOPSUGAR - Monica SisavatKourtney Kardashian's newfound friendship with TikToker Addison Rae is at the center of Keeping Up With the Kardashians this week. In a sneak peek of Thursday's episode, the family decides "to get to bottom...
InputTechnology Twitch will now ban users for 'severe' off-site behavior Input - Matt Wille Streamers can now be suspended or banned for extreme behavior, even when it has nothing to do with their Twitch channel. Twitch announced this week …
Daily DotComedy 'First SNL thing I've laughed at': 'SNL' seemingly roasts David Dobrik’s apology video Daily Dot - Alexandra Samuels Saturday Night Live’s latest episode mocks YouTube apology videos—a sketch seemingly inspired by David Dobrik’s latest controversy. The skit—which …
Vogue BusinessSocial Media How brands can tap the future of social Vogue Business - Kati Chitrakorn Social media is moving on from a fixation on individuals towards a future where creation and consumption are collaborative. Here’s what fashion …
CNBCTechnology Amazon's Twitch will punish users for certain harmful offline behavior like engaging in deadly violence verified_publisherCNBC - Lauren Feiner Twitch, the Amazon-owned video streaming platform primarily used by gamers to livestream their games, announced a new policy Wednesday empowering the …
Sexual Violence David Dobrik Controversy: How Insider's Kat Tenbarge Learned of Ex-Vlog Squad Member Accused of Sexual Assault insideedition.com - Digital Reporter Amid David Dobrik’s very public fall from grace – which included unsubscribes and lost sponsorship deals – the YouTuber is coming out in support of …
USA TODAYJames Charles 'There is no excuse': YouTube star James Charles apologizes for messaging with minors on Snapchat verified_publisherUSA TODAY - Elise BriscoYouTube makeup artist James Charles is apologizing for sending inappropriate messages to minors. Charles, who in 2016 became the first male CoverGirl, spoke out Thursday in an almost 15-minute video titled...
YouTube YouTube Suspends David Dobrik's Ads Amid Vlog Squad Sexual Assault Scandal popcrush.com - Jacklyn Krol David Dobrik's three YouTube channels have been temporarily demonetized. On Friday (March 26), the video-sharing and streaming platform suspended the …
VICEMaya Hawke The new trailer for Gia Coppola’s Mainstream has big cursed vlogger energy verified_publisherVICE - i-DIt’s much shorter than a David Dobrik apology video. The follow-up to director Gia Coppola’s 2013 feature debut, Palo Alto, is a YouTube-inspired nightmare. The film, titled Mainstream, features a laundry...
Sheknows.comYouTube Your Kids' Favorite YouTuber, David Dobrik, Is Connected to Sexual Assault Allegations verified_publisherSheknows.com - Daisy Maldonado If you were to ask a tween or teen who their favorite YouTuber and influencer was, chances are they would name David Dobrik at the top of that list. …
Morning BrewStartups Sponsors, Investors Distance Themselves from David Dobrik Morning Brew - Eliza Carter Morning Brew New York 22 W 19th St, 8th Floor The daily email newsletter covering the latest news from Wall St. to Silicon Valley. Informative, witty, …
InsiderKourtney Kardashian Kim Kardashian says her family suspected Kourtney Kardashian and Addison Rae were 'hooking up' early in their friendship Insider - Claudia Willen Kim Kardashian West was just as confused as many fans when Addison Rae, a 20-year-old TikToker, struck up a friendship with her sister Kourtney …
Clevver News4:46Celebrity News David Dobrik's Ex-Assistant Breaks Silence On Vlog Squad Controversy Clevver News - flipboard.com David Dobrik has posted another apology video, and longtime friend Natalie has also broken her silence. Let’s get into what they both said.
GizmodoYouTube Gross YouTuber David Dobrik Meets the Inevitable verified_publisherGizmodo - Whitney Kimball Dethroned 24-year-old influencer David Dobrik, who started out in the boozy man cave of YouTube and migrated to a more family-friendly neighborhood …
James Charles James Charles: YouTube star admits messaging 16-year-old boys bbc.co.uk - By Cody GodwinBeauty YouTuber James Charles has admitted sending sexually explicit messages to two 16-year-old boys. "I fully understand my actions and how they are wrong," the 21-year-old influencer said in a video...
David Dobrik's Assistant Natalie Speaks Out Amid Horrific Allegations iheart.com - @LaCrystalRosas Over the last few weeks David Dobrik and members of his "Vlog Squad" have apologized for a vlog from 2017 where a young woman alleges she was …
Comedy Kyle Mooney Is a YouTuber Who Is Very Sorry On SNL vulture.com - Charu Sinha Kyle Mooney managed to craft a character on last night’s Saturday Night Live who was both a pitch-perfect amalgamation of internet ghouls like Jensen …
