PewDiePie
PewDiePie returns to YouTube with exclusive live-stream deal
May 5, 2020 | David FarnorPewDiePie is returning to YouTube with an exclusive live-streaming deal.
The Swedish YouTuber, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, first began posting videos on YouTube in 2010 and has since become one of the most popular creators on the site. … Read More
PewDiePie and T-Series continue battle for YouTube’s number one spot
November 6, 2018 | David FarnorPewDie and T-Series are continuing their heated battle to claim YouTube’s number one spot, as both giants of the online platform grow their following.
The Swedish vlogger Felix Kjellberg first began in 2010, going on to sign a deal with … Read More
YouTube Red and Disney drop PewDie over reports of antisemitic videos
February 14, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube Red and Disney have both dropped vlogger PewDiePie, following controversy surrounding reports of antisemitic messages in his videos.
The Swedish YouTuber, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, is one of the most popular video creators on the site, with … Read More
2016’s highest paid YouTube stars
December 8, 2016 | David FarnorForbes’ annual list of the top-earning YouTube stars has arrived – and it’s a yearly reminder of just how much money can be made from vlogging, if you make it into the site’s upper tiers, and of just how … Read More
Step Up TV series leads YouTube’s new line-up of originals
June 25, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube is stepping up its original content game with a new line-up of shows and movies – literally, in the case of its biggest new production.
Yes, YouTube is turning Step Up the movie franchise in a TV series. Starting … Read More
YouTube Red TV review: Scare PewDiePie
February 17, 2016 | David FarnorEvery Wednesday, we take a look at a web series. This week, it’s YouTube Red original Scare PewDiePie.
For over 10 years, YouTube has existed quite happily on the Internet, streaming videos to any old – or, more specifically, young … Read More
PewDiePie launches own YouTube network
January 15, 2016 | David FarnorPewDiePie has launched his own network of online vloggers on YouTube.
The biggest YouTube star of them all, known in real life as Felix Kjellberg, has previously been critical of the role that some multi-channel networks (MCNs) play within the … Read More
YouTube’s PewDiePie passes 10 billion views
September 9, 2015 | David FarnorPewDiePie has become the first person on YouTube to rack up 10 billion views.
The vlogger has risen to become of the most well-known and most-watched users on YouTube. He’s a symbol not just of the importance of gaming videos … Read More
The Diamond Minecart becomes most popular channel on YouTube
September 2, 2015 | David FarnorThere’s a new top dog on YouTube this summer: The Diamond Minecart has enjoyed runaway success to become the most popular channel on YouTube.
The Minecraft videos, made by Daniel Middleton, overtook previous YouTube king PewDiePie to become the most-watched … Read More
YouTube star PewDiePie earned $7.4m last year
July 12, 2015 | David FarnorHow much did you earn in 2014? And have you ever considered a change in career? Many people might well have this week, as it came to light that one YouTube star earned over $7 million last year.
YouTube celebrities … Read More