A new competition launches pitting notable entertainment, digital and sports personalities in an online “giving competition” that will benefit some of the nation’s most effective nonprofit organizations. Charity Champions League is the first-of-its-kind digital giving platform and designed to give millions of Americans…

Pontiff tells social media stars they create virtual circles to which followers belong, laying ‘paths of optimism and hope’ Pope Francis demonstrated his digital credentials on Sunday by holding an intimate meeting with YouTube stars, throwing his support behind popular beauty videos and encouraging his celebrity guest…

Jesse Wellens and Jeana Smith got serious on their vlog channel late Wednesday. After 10 years of dating and seven years of making prank videos together for an audience across their channels of 17 million fans, the PranksVsPrank couple announced their breakup on their vlogging channel, BFvsGF. “Every couple that I know…

YouTuber Hannah Hart creator of My Drunk Kitchen and New York Times bestselling author, knows how to have a good time over a good meal better than anyone. As the host of the new web series, While the Water Boils™, now live on YouTube and PassionForPasta.com™, Hart is once again doing what she does best with the help of…

In 21 days, more than 27 thousand miles were traveled through 18 cities in 10 countries. 11 teams raced and eight were eliminated with one spot for first place. On May 13, CBS aired the last leg of The Amazing Race with three remaining teams finishing off the race in Los Angeles, California. Teams flew more than 7,000…

What started as Tyler Oakley’s YouTube channel back in 2007, has now led one accomplishment to another. Now, he’s signed with Ellen DeGeneres. Matthew Tyler Oakley, known as Tyler Oakley, is originally from Jackson, MI. He’s known for his YouTube videos and podcasts. Besides being a humorist, he is an author and activi…

YouTube held its annual Brandcast event last week as part of the Digital Content NewFronts, giving the online video industry an exclusive peek into what’s trending, and making big waves on the platform. There were a ton of product announcements, critical data, and quotable quotations to share, so after bringing you up…

Four remaining teams flew from Indonesia to China to take on the 11th leg of The Amazing Race. Tyler & Korey were the first to rip the clue early morning telling them to fly to Shenzhen, China. They would then find the next clue in the departure hall of the Shenzhen airport. On the way to the travel agency, Tyler expla…

Astronauts Wanted, the digital studio that’s a joint venture between Judy McGrath and Sony Music Entertainment, announced a new slate of eight original projects in development with top digital influencers and creators. The company has signed development deals for content from YouTube creators Kian Lawley and JC Caylen,…

Fox Digital Studio announces a new feature-length teen comedy called MONO. The film is directed by Jarrett Lee Conaway and written by Ronan MacRory and Bryan Madole. On July 8, MONO will premiere across all major digital platforms starring several social media influencers who bring a combined 25 million social media fo…