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Conor McGregor praises KSI after controversial win over Joe Fournier WikiMedia Commons/Boxing SocialUFC superstar Conor McGregor has given his seal of approval to KSI’s boxing career despite the YouTuber’s controversial win over Joe Fournier. Over the last few months, KSI has returned to boxing in a pretty big way. The British YouTube icon defeated two fighters – Swarmz and Luis Pineda – in one night and then took down FaZe Temperrr after Dillon Danis pulled out of the fight. His most recent fight, though, wasn’t as clean as those previous results. On May 13, he stepped into the ring with Joe Fournier – who has some professional fights – and KSI was pretty dominant in the early goings. The YouTuber scored a knockout win in the second win with what, initially, seemed like a devastating hook. Though, on replay, it was actually his elbow that delivered the final blow, causing a bit of controversy around the result. Conor McGregor responds to KSI’s win over Joe Fournier A few critics, including longtime rival Jake Paul, have hit out at KSI for celebrating the win, and have given it the classic asterisk treatment because of the elbow. However, Conor McGregor is a fan of his work so far and decided to give the YouTuber a shoutout following the win. “I seen it, I liked it. He goin’, fair play, KSI,” the Irish fighting icon said after a fan asked if he’d seen the fight. While fans were pleased with it, he didn’t draw any sort of response from KSI himself. KSI has, in the past, stated that he’d like to fight McGregor if the opportunity comes about, but he’s currently eyeing up a fight with Tommy Fury next. A win there would go a long way in his personal battle with Jake – given that Tommy defeated Jake quite easily – but it remains to be seen if the longtime YouTube rivals will fight after all this time.

Conor McGregor open to fighting “dingbats” Logan & Jake Paul Twitter, @TheNotoriousMMA / Instagram, @jakepaulMMA legend Conor McGregor surprised many by not outright shutting out the possibility of fights with YouTubers Jake and Logan Paul. Instead, the Irish millionaire suggested that he could have bouts with the “dingbats” one day. In the past, McGregor has seemed to be steadfast in his unwillingness to dabble in fights with either of the Paul brothers. But, as discussed ahead of his third bout with Dustin Poirier, that tone seems to have changed. Speaking with news.com.au’s Nick Walshaw, McGregor was asked about the possibility of the Paul brothers making a ringside appearance during his upcoming fight. After assuring that their presence doesn’t interest him, the fighter discussed the possibility of future in-ring matches with the two infamous brothers. Interestingly, this conversation marks the first time that McGregor has seemingly been open to the idea of a fight with the Paul brothers. But that doesn’t mean he believes it’s likely. Conor McGregor calls Logan and Jake Paul ‘dingbats’, but wouldn’t rule out a fight. pic.twitter.com/gOhhWTvcLd — Dexerto (@Dexerto) July 8, 2021 When Walshaw asked McGregor about the Paul brothers coming to watch the Poirier fight, McGregor was immediately dismissive: “I couldn’t care about them two dingbats.” Pressed further on whether he could ever fight against either of the Pauls, McGregor began by saying it’s unlikely before cutting himself off and considering the possibility: “Never say never. If they’re gonna keep competing, who knows?” With Logan fighting Floyd Mayweather most recently and Jake fighting Ben Askren in his last fight, the Paul brothers are certainly upping the ante with their competitors. A McGregor fight would most certainly break the internet, so there’s no surprise that both brothers seem keen on the idea. For McGregor though, he’s adamant that it would take a lot for him to fight either “dingbat.” If he beats Poirier, more serious bouts likely await. If he loses, then perhaps the allure of a big influencer pay day may entice him. He definitely doesn’t seem as opposed to it as he used to be.

Conor McGregor & Jake Paul fight rumors reignited as UFC star won’t rule it out Instagram: Jake Paul/Conor McGregorConor McGregor’s manager, Audie Attar, has left the door open regarding a fight with Jake Paul and it wouldn’t necessarily be in the boxing ring. Given that his boxing record is full of former MMA stars, it’s no surprise that Jake Paul has continually gone after some of the biggest UFC fighters around over the last few years. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has always had one big target, though: Conor McGregor. Jake has routinely gone after the Irish fighting superstar over the last few years, trying to draw a response. McGregor has, at times, acknowledged Jake’s trash talk, calling him and Logan “dingbats” while also mocking his skills inside the ring. Jake is returning to the ring in mid-December to face Andre August, a relatively unknown pro boxer with a 10-1-1 record, and with a win expected, it has increased talk about what he might do after that. Conor McGregor camp won’t rule out Jake Paul fight in future Well, Conor McGregor’s manager, Audie Attar, has left the door for them to fight in the near future possibly, and it wouldn’t have to be in the boxing ring. Attar was asked about the Irishman’s future in combat sports and a potential matchup with Jake. “I think the challenge with combat sports is looking that far ahead. You never say never. Getting back into the octagon is step one, going in and handling business there. “Then, not looking past that, but then, obviously, when you get past that, look at your options and see what’s next,” he told Fox. As has been well documented, Jake has signed a deal with the PFL to make his MMA debut with them, but Conor wouldn’t fit the bill there yet as he is still under contract with the UFC for a little bit. Additionally, the 35-year-old hasn’t stepped into a boxing ring since he lost to Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition back in late 2017. So, who knows where they’d match up, but it would certainly be interesting.

Conor McGregor “impressed” with Dillon Danis despite Logan Paul’s victory DAZNConor McGregor has nothing but praise for Dillon Danis following his defeat against Logan Paul in the boxing ring. After many months of back-and-forth, Logan Paul and Dillon Danis finally went toe-to-toe on October 14. Danis, a jiu-jitsu world champion and MMA fighter, was visibly out of his depth in the boxing ring and it was Paul who dominated every round with a significant size and reach advantage. However, the fight took an unexpected turn in the final round when Danis shot for a double-leg takedown and attempted a guillotine choke. Both actions are illegal in boxing and ended up resulting in a disqualification for Danis and a win for Paul. That said, Danis’ ability to put up 6 rounds against Logan Paul didn’t go unnoticed. McGregor “impressed” by Danis’ performance in the ring It didn’t take long for former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor and training partner of Danis to share his opinions on the fight, taking to Twitter to share that he was “impressed” by Danis’ performance. McGregor provided more analysis of the fight in an audio clip shared just minutes later. “Are you not entertained?” McGregor begins. “Look, I was impressed. Good shots. Need to believe in those shots more and let them go. Some of them were alright. Some of them he was throwing were alright, he just needed to let them go a little bit more,” the former UFC champion continued, genuinely analyzing Danis’ performance. McGregor’s comments weren’t all praise, however, as he made sure to throw in his opinions about Logan Paul’s actions: “What’d your man do, anyway? Didn’t even wobble him. Didn’t even hurt him.” He went on, perhaps alluding to Paul’s relief following the bout, “Guess what, mate? You’re back in a dark spot. Back in the locker room with your one, thinking about all the s**t … You’re still in a dark spot, bro. You’ve done nothing.” In his post-fight interview, Paul expressed his desire to fight McGregor next year, further heating up the rivalry between the MMA and YouTube communities.

Conor McGregor fires back at Jake Paul over “garbage” Nate Diaz fight Esther Lin/Most Valuable PromotionsConor McGregor isn’t one to shy away from a Twitter war, and the recent victory of Jake Paul over Nate Diaz has roused him into action once again. Responding to Paul’s dismissive remarks about him, McGregor blasted the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s performance against Nate Diaz in a fiery series of tweets that have since been deleted. The Irishman not only dished out his signature insults but also indicated his readiness for a trilogy bout with Diaz. “I gonna serve up your liver on a sandwich in the trilogy [mate]. Out straight. I won’t even hit [your] face. That was abysmal last night. Paul is a re**rd. Absolute garbage he is. Moving backwards like I was watching a fight in rewind. Holy garbage. Embarrassing stuff all around,” McGregor posted. In another now-deleted tweet, alongside a snapshot from his fight with Floyd Mayweather, he added: “Me watching that garbage last night. Wtf. P*** and S*** in a ring.” This exchange comes on the heels of Jake Paul’s post-fight press conference, where he ruled out any potential future bout with McGregor, a statement that seems to have sparked this retaliation. After triumphing over Diaz in Dallas via unanimous decision, ‘The Problem Child’ appeared uninterested in a match-up with the Irish MMA legend. “I don’t care about that guy [Conor McGregor],” Paul stated, drawing attention to McGregor’s recent struggles. “He needs to go to rehab. I want Nate in MMA. I want more professional boxers and I want Canelo.” Instead, Paul offered up a rematch to Diaz, this time in MMA, following a $10 million offer to make his MMA debut. McGregor wasn’t the only one to criticize Paul’s performance against the former UFC contender. KSI also trashed Paul’s victory, tweeting: “That Jake Paul performance was terrible. October 14th you get to watch a real fight and challenge.” Whether Paul’s swift dismissal of a potential McGregor face-off is a strategic move or an honest expression of disinterest remains to be seen.

Conor McGregor finally responds to Jake Paul fight challenge Instagram: Jake Paul‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor has finally issued his long-awaited response to Jake Paul after months of challenges from the YouTube boxer. Jake Paul has faced off against a number of opponents throughout his budding career as a YouTuber-turned-boxer. ‘The Problem Child’ has touched gloves with former NBA star Nate Robinson, Olympic mixed martial artist Ben Askren, and even got into a scuffle with undefeated champ Floyd Mayweather. However, it’s clear that he wants a bout with none other than UFC idol Conor McGregor — and he’s not backing down until he gets a “yes.” Most recently, Paul took shots at the Irish UFC star amid his own ongoing feud with prez Dana White, urging The Notorious to take a stand and request a bigger paycheck for his fellow fighters. It looks like McGregor has finally issued a response to the influencer, as told in a recent interview with Mirror Fighting after being asked about the possibility of a fight with Paul. He also commented on Jake’s rematch against UFC champ Tyron Woodley last year, as well as the YouTuber’s unexpected diss track against Dana White. “Who knows?” McGregor said. “Never say never. I didn’t see the Woodley fight. It only did a couple thousand buys. I saw it online. I didn’t hear the diss track on Dana. I don’t pay attention to all of that.” EXCLUSIVE: “”It only did a couple of thousand buys – I wasn’t watching!””@TheNotoriousMMA didn’t hold back when asked about @JakePaul’s brutal KO win over Tyron Woodley Read more from our chat with Conor from #BellatorDublin tonight: https://t.co/QQxdoaWVV7 @BellatorMMA pic.twitter.com/0GiAD5brSx — Mirror Fighting (@MirrorFighting) February 25, 2022 This isn’t the first time McGregor has commented on the Paul brothers; in summer 2021, The Notorious claimed that he was open to fighting the YouTube duo, notably dubbing them “dingbats.” More surprisingly, it seems that he’s even repeated his past words: “Never say never. If they’re gonna keep competing, who knows?” Conor McGregor calls Logan and Jake Paul ‘dingbats’, but wouldn’t rule out a fight. pic.twitter.com/gOhhWTvcLd — Dexerto (@Dexerto) July 8, 2021 Right now, it’s unclear who Paul’s next opponent will be — but it’s certain that this bout would shake up the influencer boxing space in a big way. After all, if Logan Paul can score a fight with Floyd Mayweather, who’s to say Jake can’t take on McGregor? (Providing he actually accepts, that is.)

Conor McGregor explains why he’s not interested in fighting Jake Paul Instagram: JakePaul / Instagram: TheNotoriousMMAConor McGregor has finally addressed Jake Paul’s numerous callouts for a fight, shutting down any rumors and even labeling him a “confused little kid.” [jwplayer OUDqGfTu] Since his knockout victory over Nate Robinson in November, Paul has been on a social media frenzy. The internet celebrity turned boxer has called out a number of potential opponents but none more so than McGregor. While Paul may be “dedicating his life” to beating the former two-weight UFC champion, the Irish superstar has other plans. An alleged $50m offer and pranks on McGregor’s teammates haven’t been enough to lure him out. Only during an interview with BT Sport ahead of his UFC 257 main event did McGregor even acknowledge the younger Paul brother. “That is what it is,” he said. “ We’ll see what happens. He seems like a confused little kid to me to be honest.” View this post on Instagram McGregor’s focus, for the time being, is on dominating his return to the Octagon on January 23. Beyond that, he wants to “put a stint into the 145-pound division. A correct, proper run at it,” he explained. That means “no messing” with other opportunities outside the UFC. It’s “full focus” on becoming a champion once again and solidifying his spot among the higher end of the pound for pound rankings. “The little treasure chests are there,” he acknowledged. Though for 2021, “[Jake Paul] is not on the radar.” That’s not to say it won’t ever happen, as McGregor is certainly keeping his eyes on all facets of the game. Read More: Jake Paul announces date for next fight – “Fair play to the Logan guy getting in with Floyd,” he said. “It’s a mad little scene at the minute but I’m not against it. Any man that is willing to make that walk, all the best to them.” The relevant section begins at the 19:56 mark below. So the door isn’t entirely shut on an eventual scrap with the internet celeb. But it’s clearly not a priority for McGregor at this stage in his athletic career. McGregor makes his return to the octagon this weekend at UFC 257 as he takes on Dustin Poirier in a highly anticipated rematch. Rest assured, Paul will be keeping a close eye on the action.

Conor McGregor drops hot take on KSI vs Tommy Fury Twitter: Sky Sports Boxing / Wikimedia Commons / DAZNConor McGregor gave his thoughts on the anticipated boxing bout between KSI and Tommy Fury. Conor McGregor is a former UFC “Double Champ,” winning both the featherweight and lightweight titles simultaneously. After progressing to the top of the UFC rankings, Conor Mcgregor set his eyes upon defeating some of boxing’s greats – fighting undefeated Floyd Mayweather in a record-breaking bout, reportedly earning himself nearly $100 million. Now, Conor McGregor has set his sights on KSI and Tommy Fury – and he doesn’t see them as tough competition. Conor McGregor sees KSI and Tommy Fury as “side hustles” In a brief interview with “Seconds Out,” Conor McGregor stated he is “interested to see the KSI vs Fury bout,” as he hinted at possible fights with either KSI or Tommy Fury, teasing: “I have my eye on all of them.” However, in typical Conor McGregor fashion, he made sure that he didn’t give either fighter too much credit: “They’re Nixers to me, yeah. Side hustles, yeah.” Conor McGregor’s “side hustles” will face off on DAZN’s “Prime Card,” co-headlining the event with Logan Paul and Dillon Danis, who will face off after a fiery build-up. Fans fantasized about a possible boxing match between Conor Mcgregor and social media phenom KSI, especially after Conor McGregor personally called out KSI in Anthony Joshua’s post-fight interview – but McGregor must first get through tough UFC opponent Michael Chandler, whom he is slated to fight at the end of the year.

Conor McGregor deletes tweet mocking “idiot” Jake Paul over MMA contract YouTube: Jake Paul/Instagram: Conor McGregorUFC superstar Conor McGregor has taken shots at Jake Paul’s deal with the PFL to make a move into the world of MMA, calling him “numbnuts” and a “wally” over it. Even though he’s always been focused on boxing, Jake Paul hasn’t been shy in talking about his interest in getting into the world of Mixed Martial Arts. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has gone after the UFC through their fighters and president Dana White, and urged them to let him get into the Octagon. While that’s unlikely to happen, he has penned a deal with the PFL – Professional Fighters League. Jake’s deal with the PFL will see him play an ambassadorial role, but he’ll also be stepping into fight in their brand-new ‘Super Fights’ division – and he’s even set his crosshairs on Nate Diaz for a two-fight deal. Conor McGregor blasts “numbnuts” Jake Paul over MMA deal The PFL’s new division will do something that Jake has been advocating for, as fighters will receive at least half of the pay-per-view revenue that the card earns. Conor McGregor used that as a way to mock Jake’s move, however, calling him a “numbnuts” for ‘giving away’ half of his fight purse for any MMA fight. “Numbnuts gave away 50% of a future purse if he does an MMA bout? Wow. What an idiot. Joint partnership what? For what you Wally. Wally,” McGregor wrote in a now-deleted tweet. As of writing, Jake has not responded to McGregor’s putdown, but the pair haven’t been shy in trashing each other online before, so it wouldn’t be a shock to see him chime in. In terms of when Jake may make his debut in the cage, he’s reportedly set to box again on February 18, but he hasn’t announced an opponent just yet. If that happens, it’ll probably be mid-Summer before he’s stepping inside the PFL cage.

Conor McGregor defends Joe Rogan following Stephen A Smith UFC feud Instagram: @thenotoriousmma / YouTube: ESPNConor McGregor defended Joe Rogan on Twitter, after popular ESPN commentator Stephen A Smith responded to his criticisms in an epic rant. Joe Rogan criticized popular sports broadcaster Stephen A Smith during his January 24 MMA show, for calling fighter Donald ‘Cowboy’ Cerrone a “quitter” after his recent loss at UFC 246. However, the ESPN personality responded to the podcast host calling his criticisms “unwarranted” in a three minute video, which caused Conor McGregor to jump into the feud and tell him to “apologise.” Conor McGregor tells Stephen A. Smith to “apologise” On January 25, Smith uploaded a three minute response video where he stated he had “mad respect” for Rogan, but believed he was wrong. “Me being at the Conor McGregor fight, saying that he didn’t show us much in 40 seconds, that warrants “it’s not good for the sport. It’s not good for ESPN”?” he asked. The sports broadcaster then defended his years of experience. “I certainly don’t claim to be the aficionado that you are, or anybody else covering this sport. But excuse me, I have been a reporter for 25 years. I have covered sports on a variety of levels,” he continued. In his response, he shied away from addressing Rogan’s criticism of him calling Cowboy a quitter, but instead said, “Cowboy in his first pay-per view match, folded. I respect him, but he folded like a cheap tent. Joe Rogan if you need me, you know where to find me.” You’re wrong on this one, @joerogan. pic.twitter.com/eU140zXlcW — Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) January 26, 2020 Soon after posting the video, UFC legend Conor McGregor weighed in on the two commentators’ feud, and defended Rogan’s critical takedown of the ESPN personality, stating, “Joe’s comments however, come from you saying the opposition fighter quit.” Echoing what Rogan said during his podcast, he exclaimed, “Broken nose/orbital bone say different. Fighting is vicious. Those who make the walk, deserve full respect!” before calling on him to “apologise” to Cowboy. Stephen A Smith replied to the MMA fighter, but refused to address his initial comments, instead stating, “Tremendous respect for you along with Joe Rogan. Both of you are fantastic for the UFC. I wouldn’t enjoy it nearly as much without the both of you. But we clearly disagree with Cowboy’s performance on Jan. 18.” At the time of this article, Stephen A Smith’s response video amassed over 2.2 million views and over 33k likes, putting a further spotlight on their disagreement. Whether the hatchet will be buried between him and Rogan remains to be seen, as the UFC commentator has yet to reply, but perhaps the ESPN host can be a guest on his podcast where they can work out their differences.

Conor McGregor claims Jake Paul and Floyd Mayweather brawl was a “shambles” Instagram: Conor McGregor / Floyd MayweatherConor McGregor reacted to the brawl between Jake Paul and Floyd Mayweather at the press conference in the lead-up to the Logan Paul fight, claiming it was “embarrassing” and a “shambles of a situation.” Logan Paul might be the one stepping into the ring against Floyd Mayweather, but Jake Paul stole the spotlight at the press conference after he scuffled with Floyd and stole his hat, a move that might have gotten him banned from the event. Conor McGregor was less than impressed with the situation. He’s been embroiled with them both, having fought Floyd in the past and being called out by Jake multiple times. “The kid curled up, didn’t fight once, and Floyd is still running acting like the tough guy,” he said on Instagram. “The kid actually just pulled this shambles of a situation. Floyd is in out of the drain for him. He should thank him. It’s embarrassing!” Conor also claimed Floyd “will not scratch 10m for this fight,” especially considering it has been “canceled once already.” “He’d fight a half-decent pro and command 20m upwards, yet it’s this sh*t. Whatever way you spin this, it’s sad. Fight someone for real, on your record, or f**k off, mate!” View this post on Instagram Conor’s harsh words pack a punch. However, they didn’t stop Jake from gloating about the incident on social media. He uploaded a video of him getting a new tattoo that says ‘gotcha hat’ and has even started selling ‘gotcha hats’ on his official store. The fight between Logan and Floyd has been officially locked in to take place on June 6 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Conor McGregor calls out KSI with unexpected bare-knuckle challenge Zuffa LLC / YT: JJ OLATUNJIIn an unexpected turn of events, Conor McGregor, the notorious MMA superstar, has challenged British YouTuber turned boxer KSI to a bare-knuckle showdown. Following Anthony Joshua’s devastating knockout win over Robert Helenius on Saturday night, the former two-division UFC champion couldn’t resist taking a swipe at KSI. Commenting on Joshua’s performance, McGregor remarked, “Greatness don’t rush.” But then, turning his attention to KSI who was in attendance, he provocatively added, “I know your man KSI is in the crowd, yeah. He couldn’t box eggs if he worked in an egg boxing factory. So, if he wants to get in here, we’ll give him a fight — bare-knuckle if you want.” While the MMA world might be accustomed to McGregor’s taunts, his direct challenge to an influencer boxer took many by surprise. Especially considering the vast difference between their combat resumes. KSI, now a major figure in the influencer boxing realm, has a highly-anticipated match with Tommy Fury slated for October. This bout is perceived as KSI’s answer to Jake Paul — a figure he’s been intent on confronting for over a year. “October 14, I’m doing what Jake Paul couldn’t and beating Tommy Fury on the biggest night in crossover boxing history,” KSI posted on social media. Even though McGregor’s jab hints at a potential matchup with KSI, his ringside interview with TalkSport points elsewhere. The Irishman detailed plans for his next fight, “Chandler next, December. Then Gaethje for the BMF title, and after that, we’ll wrap up the Nate trilogy.” No mention of venturing into the influencer boxing circuit. Well, at least not for the time being. KSI, for his part, has been laser-focused on his upcoming Fury fight in Manchester. “I’m gonna go in there against the odds and beat Tommy Fury,” the British YouTuber confidently stated. Notably, he’s also hinted at retiring from boxing post this bout, casting further doubt on a McGregor showdown. In this constantly shifting landscape of influencer boxing, it’s hard to predict the next mega-fight. However, McGregor’s recent challenge, though a spectacle to imagine, seems more like a passing jest than a genuine intent. But then again, in combat sports, as McGregor often proves, anything is possible.

Conor McGregor blasts Joe Rogan in viral Twitter storm: “You little fool” Spotify: Joe Rogan/Instagram: Conor McGregorJoe Rogan found himself as the target for a part of Conor McGregor’s viral tweet storm about the UFC as he called the commentator a “little fool.” As Conor McGregor has been on hiatus from competing in the UFC, he’s gotten into a number of online feuds with a variety of people. Check out the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on Amazon Of course, he’s gone after former rivals like Khabib Nurmagomedov and Dustin Poirier, but he’s also added new targets to his list as well. The Irish MMA superstar, who hasn’t fought inside the Octagon since July 2021, has been entangled in a war of words with Jake Paul at times as the YouTuber-turned-boxer is eager to fight him. Though, on November 23, McGregor tweeted up a storm as he reignited a few of those feuds and also took aim at Joe Rogan. Conor McGregor takes aim at Joe Rogan with viral Tweets That’s right, the Notorious one went after the longtime UFC commentator during a bit of a viral barrage of tweets, even going as far as labeling him a “little fool.” “That’s smashed up pal. @joerogan. You ever see me like that? Never,” McGregor tweeted first off, attaching a picture of a bloodied Donald Cerrone being helped by UFC officials inside the Octagon. Then, he brought out a mocking voice note of Rogan. “That was an illegal knee on the head of a grounded opponent,” McGregor said, mocking Rogan’s commentary. “Shut up, Joe. You little fool you. What are you talking about? Smash this and smash that? What was smashed was my knee into his f**king eye socket, yeah? S*it. ‘That’s a knee to a grounded opponent. Call the cops. F**king t*t, you.” Rogan wasn’t in McGregor’s crosshairs for too long, though, as he moved to beefing with others and taking aim at new targets. The JRE Podcast host has never been one to shy away from responding to such callouts, so maybe he’ll address it on his next episode. We’ll just have to wait and see. If you click on a product link on this page we may earn a small affiliate commission.

Conor McGregor bashes “broken” Logan Paul with advice for Dillon Danis YouTube: Matchroom Boxing/ImPaulsiveConor McGregor has urged Dillon Danis to further break Logan Paul, claiming that the YouTuber is “broken” and that Danis should use some of his MMA skills to get a leg up. The beef between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis has gotten incredibly heated over the last few weeks, especially as Danis has gone after Logan’s fiancee, Nina Agdal. That’s ended up in a lawsuit and with the former UFC fighter being hit with a restraining hit. That lawsuit and restraining order have hung over the last few weeks of buildup towards their October 14 showdown, with Danis threatening to walk away from everything as a result. Though, as of now, it appears as if he’ll be showing up come fight night, as he is in the UK. While striking isn’t the biggest weapon in Danis’ arsenal, the former UFC fighter has been working with some more competent strikers to help him work on things. And while he hasn’t been working with Conor McGregor as some suggested, the Irishman has got some advice. Conor McGregor wants Dillon Danis to “break” Logan Paul’s leg McGregor and Danis have been longtime training partners, and the UFC legend hasn’t quite seen eye-to-eye with either of the Paul brothers over the last few years. While the Notorious one has been a part of Logan’s pre-fight trash talk, the Irishman upped the ante with his own words of wisdom. “Let’s go brother! Logan’s broken. Broken wrist. Broken heart. Pull guard and break his leg,” he said in a since-deleted Tweet. “Enjoy! Cash in time. Well done! Respect. Make the walk and you a winner.” McGregor has said that he’s “interested” in the KSI vs Tommy Fury fight, but he’ll clearly be keeping a keen eye on his longtime training partner going up against Logan. Though, it’s unknown if he’ll be in Manchester on fight night. Of course, if Danis does heed McGregor’s advice and look to take things to the ground, he’ll get disqualified. So, it’s hardly solid advice.

Conor McGregor’s coach reveals what they would do differently in a rematch against Khabib UFCConor McGregor’s MMA coach, John Kavanagh, has revealed what they would do differently if the Irish fighter was to have a rematch against Khabib Nurmagomedov. The undefeated Russian retained his UFC Lightweight Championship in convincing fashion at UFC 229, forcing McGregor to tap out to a rear naked choke in the fourth round of the contest. On Monday, October 8, Kavanagh appeared on the Joe Rogan podcast to break down and discuss the fight with the legendary UFC commentator. When asked by Rogan what they would do differently if Conor gets the rematch he wants with Khabib, Kavanagh says that they would focus more on attacking rather than defending against Nurmagomedov. Kavanagh stated: “From a strategy point of view, my number one thing would be to think more offensively. “We definitely had opportunities to land shots, and when Conor lands shots, well… You know, watch the Eddie fight.” continued the coach. “It doesn’t take him a whole lot of shots, he rarely misses. “But this one, he didn’t seem seem to be landing. When I look back at the training camp, we did spend most of our time with a defensive mindset, and I think that was a mistake.” Nurmagomedov’s victory over the former two-weight world champion was unfortunately tainted by a brawl that took place after the fight had ended. Khabib scaled the Octagon and attacked Conor’s training partner Dillon Danis, while member’s of The Eagle’s team stormed the cage and attempted to assault McGregor. Thanks to comments made by McGregor on social media, it’s clear that ‘The Notorious One’ is eager for a rematch against Khabib. Unfortunately, any talk of a rematch is premature, as both McGregor and Nurmagomedov await the rulings of the Nevada State Athletic Commission who are investigating the post-fight scuffle.

Conor McGregor begins tweeting again after UFC 229 loss to Khabib, hints at next fight Irish MMA star ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor has returned to social media, just days after his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229. McGregor disappeared after his submission loss to the expert grappler from Dagestan, Russia, with the Champion showing up at the post-fight press conference, but the Irishman nowhere to be seen. McGregor has since taken to Twitter to make it clear that he isn’t finished with the Russian, posting: “Good knock. Looking forward to the rematch.” Conor doubled down on his statement early on Monday morning, tweeting: “We lost the fight but won the battle. The war goes on,” alongside a picture of himself in Las Vegas. Nurmagomedov successfully defended his Lightweight Championship in UFC 229’s main event at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday night. ‘The Eagle’ dominated McGregor on the ground, eventually forcing the Irishman to submit to a rear naked choke in the fourth round. We lost the match but won the battle. The war goes on. pic.twitter.com/CRtPaGfOnn— Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) October 8, 2018 Khabib’s impressive win was unfortunately marred by an ugly brawl that took place after the bout concluded. The Russian jumped over the side of the Octagon and attacked Conor’s training partner Dillon Danis, while three members of Nurmagomedov’s team climbed into the cage and assaulted McGregor. After the devastating loss, many MMA fans and pundits were unsure of what McGregor would do next, or who he would potentially face in his next fight. It’s clear, however, that the Irishman’s sights are set firmly on an opportunity to avenge his defeat to Nurmagomedov.

ConnorEatsPants lashes out at “dumb Minecraft kids” claiming Dream SMP made him famous Twitter: ConnorEatsPants / YouTube: DreamConnorEatsPants has fired back at “dumb Minecraft kids” who claim he only became famous on Twitch thanks to Dream’s SMP server. While his numbers have gone up since, Connor says if other SMP streamers like JSchlatt come to Twitch, he’s not under threat. ConnorEatsPants might have been a prominent Twitch star before his Dream SMP server debut in November 2020, but playing on the Minecraft server catapulted him to the next level. His stream boomed from around 2,000 average viewers to over 10,000, and he became an integral part of the storyline. However, since going back to his variety roots, Connor hasn’t been too worried about his future. The Minecraft stans, though, see a different story. Some believe that if other SMP creators like JSchlatt swaps to streaming on Twitch, he won’t have a future on the platform. Connor dismissed that, and asked the SMP fanbase to “leave me the f**k alone”. “I barely share any viewers with JSchlatt you f**king idiot,” Connor said on stream, replying to a question in chat. “I hate how it tilts me. It gives them ammo. These f**king Minecraft kids dude that don’t watch me say sh*t like this, and it really gets under my skin. “I get tweets like this, I get messages. I don’t get it. I don’t get it why you dumbass Minecraft band kids have no social skills, have no actual lives outside of ‘by the way I don’t watch you because I watch JSchlatt.’ He then added: “Please get off the internet and get a life, and never speak to me again.” He asked that Minecraft stans that believe this “don’t ever come back to my livestream”, and should instead wait for CallMeCarson to make his return (which has been rumored to be soon). “No one will ever love you because of your immature behavior online. Let me just explain this to you right now: Please don’t ever come back to my livestream. Please don’t talk about me again. “You can go back and watch ‘ConnorEatsPants favourite Twitch compilation SMP funny moments’ and relive your glory days of early 2019. Wait for Carson to come back. He’s coming back in just a few months, just wait and you can enjoy yourself there. “Your time will come, but for now, please do not watch my livestream. I’m doing my own thing, I’m enjoying myself, I’m having a great time streaming. If you are one of those kids, please never come back here.”

ConnorEatsPants fan may have leaked Mario’s new movie look on Discord Nintendo / UbisoftThe first peek at Mario’s new look in the Super Mario film may have leaked online, thanks to a ConnorEatsPants fan who works at McDonald’s. The hype surrounding the Super Mario Bros. movie is picking up, with a Nintendo Direct set to reveal the first trailer on October 6, 2022. While fans finally got a glimpse of the movie’s art direction thanks to an official poster reveal from Nintendo, Mario was facing away from the camera. However, it seems that fans might have gotten an early glimpse of Mario’s face, thanks to a ConnorEatsPants viewer who works at an Australian McDonald’s. ConnorEatsPants fan possibly leaked Mario’s new look On October 5, 2022, Twitch streamer and YouTuber ConnorEatsPants made a post on Twitter with a picture of a screenshot from his Discord server. The tweet read: “Did a McDonald’s employee in the ConnorEatsPants Discord just leak the first photo of Mario in the Mario Movie?” The image attached shows Mario jumping up in his iconic pose, although it’s a version of Mario that fans have never seen before. Notably, Mario’s face is wider than his normal in-game renders, with much more realistic hair and clothing details on top of anatomically correct arms. Additionally, the gloves Mario is wearing in the leaked advert match the gloves Mario is wearing on the official poster revealed by Nintendo. Fans react to Mario’s new look The reaction to the image has been all over the place, with some praising Illumination for remaining faithful to the video games, while admitting that Mario looks slightly off. IT’S SO GOOD AND ACURATE TO THE GAMES YET IT LOOKS… SO OFF… IDK WHY OR HOW… — GAME & RODO (@GAMEandRODO64) October 5, 2022 Even with old renders side by side… I can’t tell what’s off with this new design… Nose is smaller? Facial hair is brown instead of black?? Smaller eyes??? Looks less CHUBBY???? BUTTON SHIRT!? pic.twitter.com/COSBnhxAkh “Even with old renders side by side… I can’t tell what’s off with this new design…” said Twitter user GAMEandRODO64. Although some fans found that Mario looked a bit uncanny, many agreed that it was nowhere near as bad as Ugly Sonic from the Sonic the Hedgehog movie’s first trailer. Actually, not half bad, and even if you don’t like it at least it’s not this monstrosity pic.twitter.com/diabZIqJ9c — 💀Spookariboi💀 (@Lucariboi) October 5, 2022 While it’s important that this image hasn’t been confirmed by Nintendo, the general texture quality and matching clothes certainly make it seem legitimate. Regardless, fans won’t have to wait long to see if this leak was real or not, as Nintendo is set to finally reveal the official trailer very soon.

Conjoined TikTok stars reveal they don’t share a boyfriend Instagram: carmen_andrade200022-year-old conjoined twins Lupita and Carmen Andrade opened up about their love lives in a tell-all Q&A video after users got curious about how they manage intimacy. Lupita and Carmen Andrade are conjoined twins who have become internet-famous influencers. The duo boast over 3 million followers on TikTok, where they document their daily lives and even answer questions from fans. Recently, the twins appeared in a New York Post article that pointed out that, on top of sharing a bloodstream, the girls also share a reproductive system…and only one of them has a boyfriend. Curious commenters instantly speculated how the twins manage intimacy. Luckily, they have addressed such questions on TikTok, which is currently racking up hundreds of thousands of views after being re-posted on Twitter. In their video, Carmen clarified that no, they do not share a boyfriend, and Lupita “doesn’t want anyone.” In fact, Lupita identifies as asexual and aromantic, and neither of the girls wants to have kids. “Can’t have kids, don’t want kids,” Carmen said. “My partner feels the same way.” TikTok-famous conjoined explain how their dating lives work The duo also answered similar questions in a YouTube video with Jubilee in 2022, where Carmen claimed that she hadn’t actually been intimate with her boyfriend, Daniel. “We obviously had to have a discussion on what boundaries are okay and what aren’t,” Carmen explained. “We’re not intimate in that way, and he’s okay with that.” Carmen also said that marriage is “not really in the front of my mind nor the back of my mind at the moment, because we are 21. Whoever I’m currently dating, or in the future might be dating, I’d prefer to be life partners than actual marriage.” (Topic begins at 6:05) The girls are also working toward similar career paths, with Lupita aiming for being a veterinary assistant while Carmen wants to be a vet tech. It’s clear that the twins have a positive outlook on life — although they say they’re tired of “invasive questions” from people on the internet at this point. For more entertainment news and coverage, check out our page right here on Dexerto.

Confidential Twitch “Strike Guide” allegedly leaks just days after streamer pay reveal TwitchDays after a major Twitch earnings leak, the site has allegedly had its Strike Guide, which determines which content is and isn’t allowed to be streamed, made public. Twitch is the most popular streaming platform online, but just a few days after an October 6 leak revealed the income of every top streamer from the site, another has possibly made at least part of its confidential “Strike Guide” public. The site has never shared their internal guidelines for what exactly is and isn’t allowed on the site, and what can result in a ban or suspension. However, claims of a “secret” guide for employees began to circulate in April 2021. On October 9, a link to an Imgur folder containing multiple PDFs was posted to the r/Twitch subreddit, with the poster claiming they were the actual Twitch “Strike Guide” internal documents, explaining what counts as a strike and what streamers can be banned for. The Reddit link was quickly removed by moderators, but Dexerto has gone through the Imgur documents directly. Twitch’s Internal “Strike Guide” for employees has allegedly leaked. These documents include what counts as a strike-able offense with pictures & examples. — Wicked Good Gaming (@WickedGoodGames) October 9, 2021 Overall, there are more than 30 different topics covered for what is and isn’t allowed on Twitch. For each one, there’s multiple examples of what staff should deny, or take action on immediately, allow, or escalate to higher ups for a decision. These topics cover the full gamut of what Twitch considers ranging from accidental and intentional nudity, to targeted harassment and hateful slurs. What is and isn’t considered “sexual content” on the site is mentioned as well, along with a section covering gambling streams. Another part details how to handle streams that end up featuring swatting, arrest, medical emergencies, and even death. Opposite these heavy topics the documents also detail how to handle minor stuff like sending loud and/or brightly flashing video links to streamers. Sections on multi-channel abuse, spam bots, and targeted abuse towards others are also present. Again, we haven’t been able to confirm whether or not these documents are actual internal leaks from Twitch. For fans wondering if any mention of Dr Disrespect is actually banned or not, there’s no sign of him in the documents that we could find. Even though there are rumors his likeness is blacklisted from Twitch, those remain unfounded for now. Dexerto has reached out to Twitch for comment on the alleged leak and will update this story appropriately if they respond.

Concerns raised for Lia Marie Johnson after worrying Instagram live stream Fans of YouTuber Lia Marie Johnson are concerned for the star’s wellbeing after she posted a lengthy stream on Instagram Live. Johnson was first introduced to internet-stardom as a regular fixture in the Fine Bros. Entertainment’s popular reaction videos. From there she focused on her own channel by showcasing her talents for music, garnering a bigger following over time. Earlier in May 2019, the YouTube starlet gave her audience a scare after a similar episode where she said her career as a content creator “was never for me,” instead “it was for everyone else.” On December 24, Johnson live-streamed for over two hours in which she went through a range of emotions on topics including her career as a creator as well as a musician, looking onto the next decade and more. In the latter portions of the video, she can be seen drinking from a bottle wrapped in a black bag as she interacts with some of her 1.3 million Instagram followers. Some even noted how her behavior seemed worrying, while others called multiple portions of the livestream disturbing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBOfWKPtlSw “I would like all of you to stay sober over the holiday season. Stay as sober as you can, because your family loves you and you’re needed and wanted and totally loved,” she said, later adding: “I’m literally saying things to piss people off… and I’m saying things from the bottom of my heart, I’m saying things from emotion, feeling. Don’t judge me.” Replying to multiple people on her stream, Johnson insisted she wasn’t on drugs, saying that her actions came from her “interesting mindset.” The video has prompted widespread unease throughout her following, while others accepted it as it just being how Johnson carries herself. Drama Alert host Daniel ‘KEEMSTAR’ Keem reacted to the video expressing his concerns about the YouTuber’s latest outburst. “Lia Marie Johnson is going to die next unless someone saves this girl!” he tweeted. “I’ve never known her or met her. But anyone seeing this does, please reach out to her.” Lia Marie Johnson is going to die next unless someone saves this girl! Ive never known her or met her. but if anyone seeing this does please reach out to her. — KEEM 🍿 (@KEEMSTAR) December 25, 2019 Meanwhile, a vocal portion of her fans has been expressing concerns about her latest outburst, which has them worried about the singer. There’s been little social media activity from Johnson since, but her followers are wishing the best for her this holiday season and beyond.

Concerns raised after Fortnite creator Bxrry’s worrying social media posts YouTube: 77 BxrryConcerns have been raised for a Fortnite content creator named Bxrry after a series of worrying posts and comments made by the YouTuber following the alleged destruction of his gaming setup by his stepfather. Alarms were first raised on Saturday, July 13, when a tearful Bxrry uploaded a now-removed video to Twitter that claimed his stepfather had destroyed his entire gaming setup, showing off an empty desk where he said his PC used to sit, and made shocking allegations that his stepfather had beaten him. Since then, Bxrry, who states he is 16 years old on his YouTube channel, has deleted his Twitter account entirely, but fans of the content creator started a GoFundMe page to try and raise funds which would allow him to replace his apparently broken devices. Monday, July 15, saw more concern and confusion when Bxrry uploaded a video to YouTube with the title “YouTube, thank you all so much, I’m ok.” In this video, he states that the situation has “gotten really out of hand, really fast,” but tried to reassure fans friends that he was “100% fine.” In the six-minute address, Bxrry claims he decided to remove the original video about his broken setup. However, a contradictory comment written by him alleged that this was not the case. According to screenshots taken from his channel, Bxrry wrote that he had not made this new video by his own choice, but rather that he “was forced to make this video.” He also claimed that he had been forced to delete the first video, but didn’t specify who had made him do this. Bxrry’s appearance in a livestream also caused people to worry for his safety. In it, the content creator appeared to ask his viewers for help through non-verbal signals. According to those who watched the broadcast live, Bxrry told viewers to stop helping him because he was fine. In response, members of chat told him to ‘cough’ if he needed help. Viewers claim that Bxrry immediately turned his head and performed a coughing action. However, it’s currently impossible to verify that this alleged cough was in response to the messages from fans without confirmation from Bxrry himself. Since then, a final comment has been added to the YouTube video by the content creator’s profile. The statement says that the “Police have already been involved,” and that there is no need for any more calls to the authorities. With Bxrry’s Twitter account seemingly deactivated, there is no further information on the situation at this time, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated as this story progresses.

Concerns raised for FaZe Rain after worrying tweets [UPDATED] UPDATE 12:25PM PST October 27: The FaZe Clan star claims that he’s feeling much better today, and that yesterday’s events were a “volcanic eruption.” Fans of Nordan ‘Rain’ Shat are concerned for the FaZe Clan star after a series of worrying tweets were posted to his Twitter account. The incredibly concerning messages first appeared on his Twitter page on October 26, and started out with the YouTube personality saying that he was tired of people trying to tell him that life is worth living, and that he “doesn’t want to be here” any more. “F*CK EVERYONE!” he tweeted. “When I tell people I don’t want to be alive anymore, everyone and their mother just tells me the opposite. Well what if I don’t WANT to?” Rain stated that he’s not “crazy” or “saying things for attention”, but that he’d simply had enough of life, and didn’t want to accept help. “I don’t need help, I’m not crazy I just bounce back and forth with wanting to die, and being okay with waiting until my time comes,” he said. “I just don’t want a part of this any more, and when I say that I’M AUTOMATICALLY… crazy.” He addressed his girlfriend, his pet, and his family and friends, and said that although he’s loved “unconditionally”, it’s just not enough. “ I just still don’t want this life,” Rain tweeted. “I can’t express that enough.” The YouTuber then called out FaZe Clan, claiming that nobody in the organization cares about him, and that he’s just a negative number to them. “Haven’t made a dollar off FaZe, I’m just negative hundreds of thousands,” he stated. “None of them give a fuck about me.” Read More: Was PewDiePie really banned in China? – He also called out a fellow unnamed FaZe Clan member, and stated that they went through a similar situation with their mental health, and that he did everything he could to be there for them, but now they’re not returning the favor. “I was always there. Went out of my way to visit him and bring him stuff in a facility. Now that I’ve needed the same help, he’s been nowhere to be found. #FaZeUp,” he tweeted. Rain concluded his string of tweets with a worrying claim that everything was “his fault” and that he’s “sorry” he let people down, before ending with “goodf*ckingbye.” At the time of writing, the YouTuber has gone silent on social media, leaving many fans and friends worried about his safety and wellbeing. FaZe Rain has been open with his mental health before, and spoke out about his struggle with depression in July 2018. “Mid-April, I had my worst mental breakdown. I went through them pretty much every other day,” he admitted. “Some sh*t happened. Self-harm sh*t. Ended up in a hospital for a few days, and then I ended up in a psych ward.” If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, or know anyone that is, and you would like to talk to someone, please reach out and call the Suicide Prevention Helpline 1-800-273-8255 (USA) or the Samaritans 116-123 (UK).

Concerns raised as streamer Etika posts suicidal messages on social media Twitter / @EtikaTwitch and YouTube streamer Daniel Desmond ‘Etika’ Amofah posted several messages on his Twitter account on Tuesday, April 16, suggesting he planned on killing himself, raising concerns for his safety. Etika, who has had a controversial past on Twitch, was banned in late 2018 for using homphobic language and moved to YouTube streaming and content creation. In October, Etika similarly scared his fanbase after posting a cryptic message which some believed was hinting at suicide, but soon after reassured fans that he was fine, stating “You know I like to be overdramatic.” He openly struggled with mental health issues in January 2019, stating on Twitter: “What happened to me was not a mental breakdown. It was far scarier than that. There’s things in this universe that we as humans in our current state CANNOT comprehend or begin to understand/explain. When psychedelics are finally researched. That’s when we will discover who we are.” On April 16, a number of Tweets posted by Etika had fans worried again, writing “Savonarola! I’m going to kill myself! You lot certainly have already. Shame on you all, silly humans.” He explicitly stated that he was going to shoot himself, even explaining where he had acquired a weapon. Cops are here — :cherry_blossom: Alice :cherry_blossom: (@TheAlicePika) April 16, 2019 He’s being sent to the hospital, I’m not saying where. He’s physically UNHARMED. I’m letting his loved ones know. Pray for him. — :cherry_blossom: Alice :cherry_blossom: (@TheAlicePika) April 16, 2019 Fellow streamers and community members also reached out to Etika, pleading with him to stay safe, including ICE_POSEIDON and YouTuber TheAnimeMan. Please dont man. If this Is really you, trust me people love u and you’re an asset to this world — Ice_Poseidon (@REALIcePoseidon) April 16, 2019 If you are looking for someone to talk to, you can call the United States’ National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, or text HELP to 741741. If you are from outside the United States, you can use the following numbers: UK (Samaritans): 116 123 Australia: 131114 France: 0145394000 Germany: 08001810771 Italy: 800860022 Spain: 914590050

Concerns raised after disturbing videos of YouTube star Lia Marie Johnson go viral Instagram: liaConcerns have been raised over the current welfare of YouTube star Lia Marie Johnson following a number of Instagram Live videos that went viral on social media. Lia Marie Johnson is a YouTuber and singer who grew to internet fame thanks to her appearance on the REACT channels produced by Fine Bros. Entertainment. In 2015, Johnson stopped appearing on the REACT shows entirely, instead focusing on her own YouTube channel and her blossoming music career, announcing that she signed a record deal with Capitol Records. While Johnson is well known on YouTube and has a huge following on Instagram, her recent livestreams on the site have worried fans and onlookers. 600Why are people worried about Lia Marie Johnson? Starting on Wednesday, May 8 and continuing into May 9, the 22-year-old broadcasted a number of times on Instagram Live, with many watching her stating that her behavior appeared manic and strange, some even raised concerns that she was perhaps in the midst of some sort of breakdown. In the videos, Johnson’s speech is slurred and slow, with the YouTuber laughing uncontrollably while mumbling to her phone, saying: “Who’s actually going to want to hear anything that I have to say?” In the same video, Johnson can be seen laughing hysterically, and then suddenly becoming extremely emotional, bursting into tears when describing a woman who walks past her every day, but hasn’t told Johnson her name, then immediately composing herself before claiming that “no human is worth understanding.” At the end of the video, Johnson tells her viewers that she is “not high” but that her boyfriend thinks she is crazy and now that he has left her she has to “keep going on other drugs.” What type of drugs she is referring to is unclear and unconfirmed. In a second clip, an upset Johnson tells her audience that nobody wants her, before shouting at the camera saying: “Fuck all of you that have [a mom or a dad], and fuck all of you that get to go to college. I didn’t go to college. Can’t get a job as a fucking barista because it’s fucking difficult.” Clip starts at in 6:50 video below. Drama Alert host Daniel ‘KEEMSTAR’ Keem also uploaded a clip from her livestream to his Twitter account, in which she states that she is finished with YouTube because “it just wasn’t for [her] anymore.” “It was never for me,” Johnson tells a viewer who she invited to stream with her. “It was for everyone else.” KEEMSTAR called the clip “powerful,” before stating that he believes she was “on drugs.” Yeah shes on drugs… but still.. You can feel that hard AF! — KEEM :popcorn: (@KEEMSTAR) May 10, 2019 In the aftermath of the livestream, one of Johnson’s friends named Alicia ‘urthgirl’ Eris posted an image on her Instagram story, thanking people for their concern for Johnson, before asking people to “not judge anyone.” “You don’t know their life personally,” wrote Eris. “Social media is very calculated, people show you what they want you to see. Please stop spreading the hate. The world needs more love, if you see someone struggling why tear them down even more? I love Lia with all my heart, it’s not my place to speak on her behalf.” 600A number of Johnson’s fans have come out in support of her, sharing their worry at the current situation Johnson appears to be in, including one who uploaded a video breaking down her videos and why he was concerned for her well-being. Others have used Twitter to express their concern, with many saying they were “upset” by the videos, and pleading with her to get help. I am literlaly upset after watching them lia marie johnson live videos like someone help that girl out asap — richélla. (@ughtunpt) May 9, 2019 if you are friends with lia marie johnson, or know her contact, please reach out to her. Her live streams have been quite concering this entire month or so. I don’t wanna see this turn from bad to worse — kisha :hatching_chick: (@kisha_cameron) May 9, 2019 Lia Marie Johnson’s social media accounts have remained inactive since the the broadcasts in question but many fans continue to wish her the best and express a hope that she finds help and some peace after the concerning outburst.

Concern ramps up for Eugenia Cooney over “heartbreaking” TikTok videos TikTok: eugeniaxxcooneyYouTuber Eugenia Cooney is sparking concern from fans as her videos on TikTok go viral, with netizens “heartbroken” over the influencer’s health. Eugenia Cooney is an OG YouTuber who’s been making content on the platform for over a decade. However, Cooney has long been a controversial figure due to her health. It’s long been speculated that Cooney deals with an alleged eating disorder, something that she opened up about during her famous appearance in Shane Dawson’s documentary back in 2019. Although the influencer later received medical attention and was grateful for fans’ concerns about her, Cooney’s appearance has continued to shock viewers, who often take to her comments section begging the creator to seek help. Eugenia Cooney alarms fans as TikTok video goes viral Cooney has recently been uploading more and more content to TikTok — and one of her more recent videos is raising an alarm within her fanbase. On September 22, Cooney uploaded a video of herself dancing along to Beyonce’s ‘Single Ladies.’ However, viewers weren’t focused on Cooney’s dance moves. Instead, netizens were shocked at Cooney’s appearance, noticing the YouTuber’s incredibly thin appearance. The video has racked up over 30 million views as users pour in with concerns about her health. “This is just so heartbreaking,” one user wrote. “My jaw should be used to this by now, but every time I keep having to pick it up from the floor. Eugenia.. .girl, come on now,” another said. “Please help her!” another begged in the comments section. This is far from the first time fans have spoken out asking Cooney to get medical attention. Even other creators have pleaded for netizens to reach out to her, as seen when YouTube star PewDiePie urged his viewers to reach out to her with support and positivity back in 2019. Thus far, it doesn’t appear as though Cooney has responded to the recent influx of commenters expressing concern for her health, but she has been uploading to both her TikTok and YouTube channels quite regularly.

Concern growing Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight will be canceled completely – report Instagram/Jakepaul/miketysonConcerns are mounting that Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s long-awaited boxing match could be canceled completely after the fight was postponed due to Tyson’s medical issues. Jake Paul’s upcoming fight with ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson has been criticized by just about everyone in the combat sports world, with UFC President Dana White calling it “ridiculous” and Floyd Mayweather Jr accusing Paul of “stealing money” with the bout. The fight has already had to be postponed due to Tyson suffering an ulcer flare-up, and was advised by his doctors to lighten his training and recover. While the fight’s new date is scheduled to be announced on June 7, according to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, the possibility of the fight even happening is up in the air with “genuine concern” growing from other boxers on the card and people involved. “There is genuine concern from people that are also on the card, I mean, there are another number of fights that are on the card, about this specific card moving forward,” he said during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. “They’re saying it’s a minor ulcer issue, but I don’t think anything’s minor at that stage of your life, especially when it comes to putting yourself in the proper shape to fight a professional boxing match.” Mannix further added that he’d heard the plan is still to reschedule the fight for October or November, and that he had been following Tyson around New York to get time with him, but was constantly told the 57-year-old was in “intensive training mode,” which could have added to the medical issue. “There is some concern among people involved in the fight that the Paul – Tyson fight might not go through at all, and some of the fighters on this card might be looking for lifeboats to appear on other cards going forward,” he explained. “I don’t think it’s completely off. It’s certainly not out of the question, but again, there are people involved expressing skepticism that this specific fight is gonna move forward.” Thus far, it appears that the fight is still a-go, with the new date slated to be announced on June 7. The bout, should it go ahead, will also mark Netflix’s boxing debut, with the event being broadcasted on the platform in a first for the streaming company.

YouTuber James Somerton confirmed safe after apparent suicide note goes viral James SomertonAfter days of concern, there’s now been confirmation that YouTuber James Somerton is “alive and physically safe” amid worries for his welfare. In December 2023, after a video from Hbomberguy revealed evidence of the plagiarism of other LGBT writers and content creators in James Somerton’s videos, the content creator received a wave of backlash from viewers. Although he tried to address the controversy surrounding him in the following weeks, many were unsatisfied with his apologies and scrutiny continued. In the months following, he stopped making content entirely, and deleted or privated most of his social media accounts. Concerns surrounding the safety and whereabouts of Somerton emerged on March 5, after the streamer posted an apparent suicide note on social media. James Somerton confirmed safe after concerns surrounding social media post After the note appeared, Kat Lo, an editor and producer for the channel Hbomberguy, advised viewers and fans the team was working to try and call a wellness check-in on Somerton. She also urged those following the situation and discussing it, to “be respectful and compassionate…” On March 11, Lo informed the subreddit, she had heard news about Somerton’s current condition. “I’ve heard that James is currently alive and physically safe.” Lo wrote. She then went on to say she didn’t “believe” she could disclose too much. Lo also said she was not aware of the streamer’s “current mental state” was. After apologizing for any distress the events may have caused people, Lo told Reddit users “Obviously we’re trying to respect his privacy. I don’t know if he’ll reemerge—I really hope he takes time away from the internet and seeks out offline support.” Somerton had previously highlighted the impacts the controversy was having on his mental health in two separate apology videos he made addressing the situation. Somerton had returned to making content after uploading a second apology video that outlined plans for the future of his channel, including a rebrand to “James of Telos”, the film company that critics claimed was a scam. The second apology video has since been deleted, and content similar to Somerton’s traditional style has been uploaded since then. In his apologies, James maintained that the new videos do not include any plagiarized material. If you have been affected by issues raised in this article, information and support is available from the Suicide Prevention Helpline 1-800-273-8255 (USA) or the Samaritans 116-123 (UK).

Concern for Gen Z spikes after 28-year-old TikToker is criticized for looking “old” TikTok: courtneylillianballGen Z’ers are being slammed after shaming a 28-year-old TikToker for looking old, highlighting the younger generation’s fear of aging. With the rise of social media, Gen Z is an example of growing up in an online world that preys on insecurities and values youth and beauty above all. Internet users have begun to notice Gen Z’ers are fixated on preventing the natural process of aging to ensure a continuous youthful appearance, going so far as wanting to “unalive [themselves] in their 30s”. Now, Gen Z is being slammed for their obsession with youth after criticizing a 28-year-old woman on TikTok for looking “old”. “Wrinkles, freckles, sunspots, imperfections, breakouts, discoloration… all very normal,” Courtney wrote. “All natural is always most beautiful in my opinion.” However, many viewers didn’t agree and took to the comments to blast Courtney’s appearance. One person said, “Stay out of the sun jeez woman.” Another wrote, “Seems more like 38, rather than 28.” Taking to Reddit, user ‘Ok-Economy-5820‘ pointed out the “alarming” increase in Gen Z’s fear of aging. They wrote, “I have seen multiple Gen Z’s (the vast majority women) on various platforms including Reddit and Instagram express a desire to unalive in their 30s or when they reach 40 because they cannot handle the fact that they will age, ‘become unattractive,’ ‘become hags’, etc.” “I don’t think this is necessarily our fault, but I do see (and recognize in myself) a fear of aging, and instead of psychologically and socially trying to combat this, we simply turn to consumerism to try and ‘fix the problem,’” they continued. “We need to do better, for ourselves and for younger generations. Skincare should be something we do to prevent cancer and to make us feel good, not another tool to try [to] fit into a patriarchal mold.” Despite the immense criticism, Courtney has maintained her love for the natural process of aging and stated in a follow-up video; “I’m a happy girl, my face shows it… normal, human girl.”

Conan O’Brien plays Clash Royale with compLexity Gaming American television host and comedian Conan O’Brien joined esports team compLexity Gaming to play mobile game ‘Clash Royale’ on stream. The organization announced this development on their Twitter account, where O’Brien was pictured wearing one of the team’s jerseys. The team was broadcasting in partnership with Google Play and streaming service Stream CoCo, and showed off their skills with team captain Colton ‘Wall,’ alongside players Michael ‘Razzer’ and Adrian Piedra. They explained the game’s mechanics to the stream, after which O’Brien took a seat on the stage’s couch to ask take a shot at the title. The man, the myth, the legend, @ConanOBrien! Having a blast playing some @ClashRoyale with @TeamCoco! #coLCR :tv:: https://t.co/2ZyVJ6Tv9G pic.twitter.com/lClUTT05AJ — compLexity Gaming (@compLexity) September 26, 2018 The host asked the players a slew of questions in a humorous segment before playing, inquiring as to how Wall went about seeking the team’s talent and how the organization came to be America’s best in Clash Royale. “You recruited the rest?” he asked Wall. “Where did you find them? Did you just search in basements everywhere?” Watch Team Coco Coco x Google Play “Clash Royale” Stream from teamcoco on www.twitch.tvThe team answered his queries in good humor, and even gifted him a custom jersey toward the end of the stream. Conan appeared to be genuinely curious about their lifestyle, and had them explain their team house, warmup strategies, and Clash Royale’s mechanics as they played. This isn’t O’Brien’s first foray into the gaming world, either. He likewise interviewed popular YouTuber Pewdiepie, and even played Far Cry: Primal with the gamer on his show ‘Clueless Gamer.’ Complexity is currently the number one team in America for Clash Royale, and features competitors in Counter-Strike, Dota 2, Fortnite, and more.

IRL streamer threatens to fight stranger who bit him Twitch/True_SchuTwitch streamer True_Schu went ballistic at a random stranger who decided to cuddle up next to him, before bizarrely biting the streamer on the shoulder. When it comes to IRL [in-real life] streaming, streamers will usually be more concerned about their fans stream sniping them in public or having spotty connection speeds that diminish their broadcasts. However, one streamer – Noble Esports’ True_Schu – was left concerned by the state of a bite mark on his shoulder when a stranger outrageously decided to take a nibble on him in front of thousands of viewers. True_Schu can regularly be found streaming his IRL antics. During his September 26 stream, True_Schu had been chatting to viewers while attending a bar at TwitchCon when an unknown man sat down next to him and started talking too. While the streamer didn’t seem too bothered at first, he completely flipped out when he was bizarrely bitten a few moments later. “Ow, stop, no, I’m going to knock you out dude,” he screamed, pushing the man away from him and immediately sitting up straight. “Get away from me, I’ll knock you out right now,” he continued – prompting the stranger to tease leaving, before sitting back down. The furious streamer continued on, stating: “Get the f*ck away from me right now. No, literally, get the f*ck away from me. Go over there – get the f*ck away from me dude.” As the stranger didn’t want to abide by True_Schu’s request, he continued on by telling him to move on before they finally got up and left. “Get away – I don’t care dude, get the f*ck away from me dude. Get away, thank you.” While annoyed at what had unfolded, the streamer was able to carry on with his stream – continuing to chat with fans while enjoying the pre-TwitchCon party. It remains to be seen if he will address it any further in his later streams or on Twitter because, as of writing, he is yet to do so.

Competitive eater Matt Stonie destroys entire MrBeast Burger menu in insane challenge YouTube: Matt StonieYouTube star Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson unveiled his very own fast food chain, ‘MrBeast Burger,’ last month — and it was only a matter of time before a competitive eater decided to take on the entire menu. The newly-founded MrBeast Burger features a slew of classic fast food items named after the YouTuber and his crew of friends, such as the loaded MrBeast Style Fries, Chris’s french fry-filled burger, and Karl’s Grilled Cheese. The restaurant has seen largely positive reviews from fans and fellow YouTubers, alike, and continues to turn heads across food delivery apps and social media circles; but one content creator decided to take things to the next level with a jaw-dropping challenge. Competitive eater and YouTuber Matt Stonie kicked off the year with a bang by deciding to eat the entire MrBeast Burger menu in under 10 minutes and 39 seconds — the duration of MrBeast’s video unveiling his restaurant. View this post on Instagram While that might seem like a daunting task, this is one of the more tame challenges Stonie has undertaken in his career; he’s downed 10,000 calories worth of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, 100 pounds of Wumpa Fruit, and the entire menu of such chains as Chick-Fil-A and Raisin’ Canes, among several others. The entire list of food Stonie consumed is as follows: 1 Beast Style Burger – 1 Chandler Style Burger – 1 Chris Style Burger – 1 Chicken Sandwich – 1 Spicy Chicken Sandwich – 1 Karl’s Grilled Cheese – 1 order of seasoned fries – 1 order of Beast Style Fries – 1 bottle of water – 1 can of Pepsi – Six cookies – That’s not all; when there was an option to do so, Stonie also added on an extra patty to each burger he ordered, upping the ante of an already intimidating array of food. Luckily, Stonie was able to down the full menu in 10 minutes and 23 seconds. That’s nothing to sneeze at! As for his review on the food’s quality, Stonie admitted that the Chris Style Burger was his favorite. Who can resist some fries on a burger? Having started his year with such a massive challenge, it seems like Stonie has a lot to live up to for the rest of 2021. (We don’t recommend you try his MrBeast Burger challenge for yourself at home, though — leave this one to the professionals!)

Competitive eater gets her money’s worth with Red Lobster’s bottomless shrimp deal TikTok: rainaiscrazyCompetitive eater Raina Huang stunned her TikTok followers by eating copious amounts of shrimp at Red Lobster. Though she wasn’t necessarily competing at the time, Raina Huang, who is a competitive eater, recently went to Red Lobster and completely demolished plate after plate of shrimp. She later uploaded a video to TikTok showing her and her friend enjoying their abundant meals. Though her followers had previously seen her eat large amounts of food at one time, many people were still shocked to see how much food she ran through. Competitive eater enjoys at least eight plates of shrimp at Red Lobster Huang isn’t shy when it comes to eating copious amounts of food. Though it can be an expensive habit, Huang often dines at various restaurants to eat their biggest platters of food. On her TikTok account, she can be seen enjoying multiple plates in one sitting. The food Huang eats ranges from full menu platters to stacks of cheeseburgers and just about anything else that a restaurant offers. Recently, though, Huang dined at Red Lobster to enjoy their ‘ultimate endless shrimp’ deal. The offer consists of multiple types of shrimp including: tequila lime, crispy dragon, parrot isle jumbo coconut, grilled shrimp skewer, garlic shrimp scampi, and shrimp linguini alfredo. In her viral TikTok video, Huang can be seen placing her empty shrimp plates in a tall stack after enjoying what looks to be at least eight platters of shrimp, multiple shrimp skewers, french fries, and a seemingly endless amount of pasta. Her video is captioned, “$22 endless shrimp deal at Red Lobster, how much can I eat?” Though she’s been seen eating even more food in one sitting, her followers made sure to comment their disbelief, saying, “Damn, they should charge you for three people because that’s crazy.” While others joked, “Some say she’s still there today,” as well as, ”They ended this deal after you left.” Some viewers were also shocked that Huang was served her endless shrimp plates so quickly, saying, “How did they serve you so fast? Always takes forever to get the next round.” Though the amount of shrimp Huang ate at Red Lobster could seemingly fill someone’s stomach up for a week, Huang has continued to share her food videos on TikTok as well as YouTube, as she’s nowhere near slowing down when it comes to eating.

Company behind Amouranth AI chatbot goes dark after CEO arrested Twitch: AmouranthThe company behind Amouranth’s AI chatbot, Forever Voices, has gone dark after its CEO was arrested for allegedly attempting arson. Earlier in 2023, Kaitlyn ‘Amouranth’ Siragusa, one of the most-followed women on Twitch, and an OnlyFans mega-star, released her own AI companion called ‘AI Amouranth’. Launching as part of the Forever Voices AI platform, fans can ask ‘AI Amouranth’ a variety of questions, which even has voice responses to “satisfy fans’ needs.” However, the company behind the AI, Forever Voices, has now gone dark after its CEO was arrested in connection with attempted arson. Amouranth AI chatbot goes dark after Forever Voices CEO arrested As reported by 404 Media, Forever Voices founder and CEO John Meyer was arrested on October 22 for allegedly attempting arson. According to reports, Meyer caused an estimated $360,000 in damages after attempting to set fire to the building he lived in. Forever Voices AI services have not been working since October 26. Before the arrest, Forever Voices Twitter/X account published numerous posts regarding the FBI, CIA, and former US President Donald Trump. Not only that, the company’s CEO allegedly sent a threat to blow up the offices of a company that makes software for restaurants on social media. An affidavit for the arrest acquired by 404 Media reveals that Meyer has a history of being an “emotionally disturbed person.” Amouranth isn’t the only content creator affected. Several other prominent figures in the adult content industry also use the AI provided by Forever Voices. The service also allows users to chat with mimicked celebrities such as Kanye West.

“Committed” DoorDash bike driver hit by car & still completes order TikTok: BikingDCA DoorDash delivery man has gotten heaps of praise after he was knocked off his bike by a car and still managed to complete the delivery. Over the last few months, the adventures and, sometimes, tribulations of delivery drivers have become a popular genre of TikTok and social media clips. Some clips can be pretty heartwarming, while others are rather confrontational. DoorDashers – the delivery drivers who work for DoorDash – have provided some of the craziest clips, though, with some deciding to forego delivering orders when a customer won’t provide a tip. Well, in the case of BikingDC – a DoorDasher from Washington, DC – he went above and beyond the call of duty after an order got screwed up because he was knocked off his bike. DoorDash driver knocked off bike and still completes order Yes, you read that right, the Dasher was knocked off his bike on the way to a customer’s house as a car pulled out and knocked him over. BikingDC was, ultimately, fine and only suffered a few bumps and scrapes. The Chick-fil-A order that he was dropping off, however, was ruined as the drinks had spilled. So, after dropping the food off to the customer, he returned to the store to get new drinks and explain what had happened. After doing that, and returning to the customer with fresh drinks, he received some bandages as a tip, but he’s also won the love of the internet. “You’re an amazing human being,” said one viewer. “Now, that is a committed worker,” another said. “this is how the world needs to be,” commented another. As for the accident, the TikToker did receive an apology from the driver in question and was offered $500 for what had happened. The delivery driver, instead, took $250. He’s very likely gotten back in the bike saddle and completed deliveries since, too. So it’s hardly put him off the job.

Comic-Con is getting an official cruise for “ultimate fan adventure” Comic-Con International has announced its partnership with a cruise company for a 2025 “fan adventure” on the high seas. Ahead of the San Diego event, the company detailed its partnership with Entertainment Cruise Productions for “Comic-Con: The Cruise.” The five-day extravaganza will start on an undetermined date sometime in 2025. Travelers will begin their cruise on the Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas in Tampa, Florida, which will conclude in Cozumel, Mexico. At the time of writing, it’s unknown what talent will attend Comic-Con: The Cruise, but the event’s agenda seems jam-packed. Here’s everything we know. Comic-Con announces 2025 cruise filled with fan events Per a press release sent to Comicbook.com, Comic-Con International described its “new kind of adventure.” “The team at ECP shares our passion for transformational events and innovative programming and we are excited they are building something so amazing,” said David Glanzer, spokesperson for the convention. “Comic-Con is unrivaled in creating a community that brings people together for experiences you can’t find anywhere else,” added Greg Laubach, Executive Director of Entertainment Cruise Productions.” “It’s what we love to do, and we have designed Comic-Con: The Cruise to be a one-of-a-kind ultimate fan adventure.” While the company hasn’t announced the specific star lineup, it has teased what attendees can expect from the cruise. The statement mentioned the following activities: An unparalleled lineup of talent performing special shows every night and interacting with guests in out-of-the-ordinary events – Stars and icons joining guests in an array of activities such as Talent Hosted tastings, trivia sessions, live demonstrations, and more – Theme night parties and cosplay events along with the ultimate party band and DJs – Competitive video and tabletop gaming, next-level trivia contests, and more – Fun and unique vendors – Lively group panels and candid Q&A sessions. – Meet and greets – Autograph and photograph sessions. – Currently, the cruise costs $990 per person, with all events and meals included. Check out the website for more information.

ComedyShortsGamer Explains Why He Doesn’t Like Jake Paul Ahead of YouTube Boxing Fight As anticipation grows for the YouTube boxing fight between KSI vs Logan Paul and ComdedyShortsGamer vs Jake Paul, the fighters met face to face in LA at the first press conference. Instead of being a “press” conference though, it turned out more a glorified shouting match as a packed crowd watched on – but it certainly did its job to build excitement for the fight on August 25th. As the younger brother of KSI, ComedyShortsGamer isn’t so much the star of the show, as the KSI vs Logan Paul fight will headline the event. But his bout against Logan’s younger brother Jake will still be a massive deal, despite only being arranged due to Jake Paul not wanting to fight KSI (presumably for height and weight reasons). So, it begs the question – what do ComedyShortsGamer and Jake Paul have against each other? Outside of YouTube fame, why do these two men want to brawl? ComedyShortsGamer, also known as simply Deji has now done a reaction to the press conference, and explains exactly that in a video titled ‘Why I do not like Jake Paul’. “At one moment I was going to punch him. Straight up, I’m not even going to lie. Not even joking. He was annoying me, because I was like ‘sit down, dude, can we carry on this press conference?’ I don’t want to hear your lame ass jokes.” He continued by saying that although the entire conference was somewhat “cringy”, Jake was largely responsible. “He made it cringe. It was cringy, but he was the main reason why it was cringe. Get a better suit, Jesus Christ. The only reason I didn’t crack him in the mouth, is because when you see these press conferences and see someone punch, they look bad. Looking back at it, I should have cracked him in the mouth.” You can watch ComedyShortsGamer’s full reaction to the press conference below, plus his reasons for disliking Jake Paul.

Comedian tracks down heckler who’d been trolling him for ten years TikTok: bobbymaircomedyA comedian, who was heckled by an online persona for 10 years, tracked the man down and returned the favor. Comedian Bobby Mair does stand-up bits about many topics, ranging from how to talk to models to getting ID’d while in your thirties. He has a large TikTok following of over 54K and often shares his comedic takes on the platform. In one of Mair’s recent videos, he told the story about a man who trolled him online for 10 years. TikTokers have since reacted to the story, laughing at what prompted Mair to finally track the man down. Comedian drove 150 miles to meet the man who heckled him for 10 years Bobby Mair has been heckled by a man online for at least 10 years. First, it started at a stand-up show Mair put on in Birmingham. However, it slowly shifted into a lengthy obsession. What’s funny is the fact that the guy wrote the same phrase in every comment he left on Mair’s social media after shouting it at his show. The guy would write “chicken wire” every time Mair would post to his Facebook fan page. Mair finally had enough and took it upon himself to track the man down. He was able to find him because he used his real name while making his redundant comments. Mair then looked the heckler up via LinkedIn, where he also discovered his work location. Mair eventually decided to travel 150 miles to greet the heckler, later taking to TikTok to share his story, which went viral. What’s more, Mair approached the heckler while he was on the job. As Mair repeatedly yelled “chicken wire” in the man’s face, the two of them laughed it off. Those who viewed Mair’s TikTok video thought the whole scenario was hilarious, as plenty of users commented laughing face emojis next to messages like, “Brilliant” and “Love the commitment.” Another viewer was impressed by Mair’s clever idea, saying, “Well played sir, well played.” However, some viewers commented saying that the heckler may have won in the end, as Mair had to pay his own money and use his own time to get to him. Mair hasn’t updated his following on what happened after he shouted “chicken wire” in the heckler’s face. He also hasn’t shared whether or not the man has continued to troll him after he pulled up his job site. However, everyone involved laughed at the situation, making for quite the comedic bit.

Comedian Tiffany Haddish responds to sexual abuse lawsuit Instagram: tiffanyhaddishComedian and actress Tiffany Haddish has responded to sexual abuse allegations against her in a statement on social media. On August 30, a 22-year-old woman identified as Jane Doe sued Tiffany in California’s Superior Court for Los Angeles County, on behalf of herself and a minor identified as John Doe, her younger brother. In court documents obtained by People, Jane claimed that the actress “groomed” the plaintiffs, leaving them “traumatized for life.” Jane alleges that when she was 14, Tiffany took her to the taping of a “sexually suggestive Subways commercial” and allegedly instructed her how to perform inappropriate sexual acts. Tiffany has now spoken out for the first time since she was named in the molestation lawsuit, releasing a statement on Instagram on September 5. Tiffany Haddish responds to sexual abuse lawsuit In the statement, Tiffany wrote: “I know people have a bunch of questions. I get it. I’m right there with you. Unfortunately, because there is an ongoing legal case, there’s very little that I can say right now.” “But,” she continued, “clearly, while this sketch was intended to be comedic, it wasn’t funny at all – and I deeply regret having agreed to act in it. I really look forward to being able to share a lot more about this situation as soon as I can.” The comedian’s lawyer Andrew Brettler, categorically denied the claims presented in the lawsuit. In a statement made to Vanity Fair about the lawsuit, he said the plaintiff’s mother “has been trying to assert these bogus claims against Ms. Haddish for several years.” “Every attorney who has initially taken on her case — and there were several — ultimately dropped the matter once it became clear that the claims were meritless and Ms. Haddish would not be shaken down,” he said. He continued: “Now, Ms. Morris has her adult daughter representing herself in this lawsuit. The two of them will together face the consequences of pursuing this frivolous action.”

Comedian Michael Che sued by TikToker who claims he stole her sketch for HBO show Instagram: kellymanno / YouTube: Netflix is a JokeA TikToker is suing stand-up comedian Michael Che, claiming he stole a bit she’d created in her videos for use in his HBO Max show ‘That Damn Michael Che.’ TikTok is a haven for all sorts of viral, shocking, and hilarious content, constantly churning out new trends, challenges, and influencers for viewers to follow to their hearts’ content. TikToker Kelly Manno is one such influencer, who claims that her comedy bit ‘Homegirl Hotline’ was stolen by a comedian without her permission for use in his HBO Max show. Manno’s ‘Homegirl Hotline’ sketches portray humorous, uncomfortable, and sometimes downright outrageous situations that people find themselves in. When they can’t get out of whatever fix in which they’ve found themselves (such as dealing with a cheating boyfriend), they call a “homegirl” to save the day — thus the name, ‘Homegirl Hotline.’ According to the TikToker (who boasts over a million followers), her first ‘Homegirl Hotline’ sketch was first published in August 2020, nearly a year ago. The clip allegedly received several thousand views, with the second installment garnering over half a million. A year later, comedian Michael Che portrayed an allegedly similar comedic scenario in his HBO Max show, “That Damn Michael Che.” The episode included four bits where people called up their “homegrrl” for help in awkward social situations. TMZ has obtained legal documents from Kelly Manno, who is reportedly suing Che over the proposed similarities between her content and his show. Manno alleges that Che’s show infringes on copyright, which includes the phrase, “Thank you, Homegirl Hotline!” Manno claims that Che’s “homegrrl” bit is “willful copyright infringement” and is moving forward by taking legal action against the comedian over the matter. The TikToker is also reportedly seeking “maximum damages,” alongside demands that HBO and Che block the segment from airing. Che has yet to comment on the situation at the time of writing.

Comedian Matt Rife puts up serious offer to buy real Conjuring house The Conjuring House/Instagram: Matt RifeComedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee have made an “official offer” to buy the real Conjuring House, known for the Perron Family hauntings. Matt Rife is no stranger to controversy or going viral online. In August 2024, a Netflix skit Rife participated in that poked fun at cancel culture flooded social media, largely because one of his opening jokes targeted domestic violence. In addition to touring across America, Rife often uploads videos and clips from his shows on his YouTube channel, which currently has over 3 million subscribers. Rife has also amassed a huge following on TikTok, boasting 19 million followers on the app. Now, Rife is looking to make a new investment, putting in an “official offer” to buy the real Conjuring House with fellow content creator Elton Castee. The Conjuring film series, based on the real-life experiences and recounting of the Perron Family hauntings, is currently open to the public. Patrons can visit the infamous house, tour it during the day, or, as Rife did a year ago, pay to stay overnight and truly immerse themselves in all the frights and mysteries of the location. Alongside the guys from the Overnight YouTube channel, Rife experienced first-hand the frights the house possesses, and now, a year later, Rife and Castee have pleaded their case to buy the property. In an X post, Castee tagged the official page of The Conjuring house and revealed that he and Rife are “ready & willing to buy it if you’re keen to sell.” He added that the two are willing to pay all the money “owed to employees” and compensate for “loss of goods.” “Any date, we’re ready to make it happen,” ends the X post. Shortly after Castee posted on the social media platform, Rife reposted and added that this was an “official offer.” When asked why they wanted to purchase the property, they replied, “As of now, it’s just a wonderful thought/offer to be able to give that location, its staff, and its customers the respect they all deserve.” At the time of writing, the official Conjuring page has yet to reply to either Rife or Castee. However, with Halloween around the corner, who knows what the two could be planning to use the house for if it is sold to them.

Comedian Kathy Griffin claims Kanye West is “controlling” new wife Bianca Censori TikTok: Kathy Griffin/YouTube: Architectural DigestComedian Kathy Griffin expressed her concern for Kanye West’s wife Bianca Censori, saying she believes that West is controlling her voice and eccentric outfit choices. Kathy Griffin is not shy about sharing her bold opinions. She’s also a comedian, so really, nobody is safe when it comes to her quick tongue. Though she came under fire back in 2017 for her comments about former US President Donald Trump, Griffin is currently back on TikTok, where she shares her thoughts on other controversial topics. However, her latest opinion about Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori has many fans taking to Griffin’s side after she claimed that West is “controlling” Censori. Kanye West and Bianca Censori photos spark backlash Over the last few weeks, West and Censori have been snapped together in Europe – particularly in Italy – and have left a bit of controversy in their wake. They were “banned for life” from a boat company after the rapper was photographed pantless on a trip. That has sparked Griffin’s thoughts. Griffin first captioned her viral TikTok video, saying: “Trigger warning: I discuss possible abuse in this video. I can’t help it. I worry. I don’t even know this woman, but I still worry. “She seems to have no voice whatsoever. She’s not on social media,” the comedian added. Griffin also suggested that something was up because West has been pretty “covered up” in clothing when they’ve been out and about, but Censori has not been. “When I see those photos where she’s in pantyhose and like not even a bandeau top, it’s really all about being see-through.” She concluded, “It just looks like something a really controlling dude would do,” Many who saw Griffin’s video of concern sided with her, with one user commenting: “As someone who has seen stuff like this my whole life, I think you are spot on. Especially with Kanye’s track record.” Another added: “You nailed it… Biggest red flag is that we’ve never heard her voice or gotten a sense of her individual personhood.” West nor Censori have spoken about their Italian escapades. However, apparent sources close to Censori have stated that they’ve tried to contact her to no avail.

Comedian Kathy Griffin derails Shane Dawson’s Shorty Awards speech in an epic way The Shorty Awards, Kay’s Editing / YouTubeThe 2019 Shorty Awards went live on May 5, including such names as Ninja, Ariana Grande, and even Shane Dawson, whose acceptance speech ended up getting overturned in the best way possible. Dawson won the Shorty Award for YouTuber of the Year, leading to an emotional speech from the longtime YouTuber who has skyrocketed to further fame thanks to his highly-acclaimed documentary series. “Thank you guys for watching my stuff for so many years,” Dawson said of the award, shying away from the mic after allowing his fellow editor, Andrew, say a few words. “Thank you. Okay, that’s it.” Kathy Griffin takes over Shane Dawson’s Shorty Awards speech However, Dawson wasn’t let off the hook that easily; actress and comedian Kathy Griffin quickly forced him back to the podium, giving a touching rendition of Dawson’s speech that included his storied history on YouTube since the platform’s early years. “I helped them literally build the channel,” Griffin said pointedly, humorously speaking from Dawson’s perspective. “…I want to thank you guys for helping me grow, because I did it myself.” Kathy, thank you for being my hero, my mentor, and my friend. i can never express how much you mean to me and how much your words meant to me. i love u so much :,) :heart:️ pic.twitter.com/v6ksezwBlM — Shane Dawson (@shanedawson) May 6, 2019 Dawon later spoke on Griffin’s impromptu speech via Twitter, claiming that he could “never express how much you mean to me and how much your words meant to me.” While Shane Dawson has been a major presence on YouTube since the platform’s inception, his massively popular documentary series took the website by storm in 2018, including such pieces over controversial YouTubers like Tana Mongeau and Jake Paul. Shane Dawson’s YouTube controversies However, Dawson’s career hasn’t been all sunshine and roses as of late; the YouTuber was involved in a series of scandals in early 2019, after internet sleuths discovered episodes of his old podcasts that contained controversial segments – which appeared to excuse pedophilia and even included a story about Dawson masturbating on his pet cat. I found the audio!! Shane Dawson came on his cat! WTF!!!!! This was on his podcast pic.twitter.com/6slFQRxIeE — Sandwich Ruler (@magician_dragon) March 17, 2019 Dawson later apologized for the episodes and claimed that he’d never actually ejaculated on his cat, stating that his past humor was meant to “shock” audiences with edgy jokes and over-the-top stories. ive apologized many times for all the dumb shit ive said in videos and podcasts over the years. ive learned my lesson over and over again and im more confident now in my ability to be entertaining by just being myself and not being so shocking for laughs.(2/?) — Shane Dawson (@shanedawson) March 18, 2019 Shane Dawson is one of YouTube’s most popular creators, boasting over 21 million subscribers on the platform as fans eagerly wait for the release of his next documentary series.

Comedian goes viral after finding shrimp tails in his Cinnamon Toast Crunch General MillsPodcaster and comedian Jensen Karp has gone viral on Twitter after finding a number of shrimp tails in his box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Although the company’s Twitter account has responded, no one appears to have solved the mystery just yet. For a lot of people around the world, there’s nothing better than sitting down and starting the morning with a bowl of cereal. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also simple and incredibly tasty. There are countless cereal brands to choose from, but Cinnamon Toast Crunch remains one of the most popular among breakfast lovers. However, after a recent discovery posted on Twitter, fans of Cinnamon Toast Crunch will be double-checking the box the next time they go to pour themselves a bowl. Shrimp tails in Cinnamon Toast Crunch? Jensen Karp has gone viral on Twitter after posting a picture of a number of shrimp tails he found in his box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. At the time of writing, the tweet has over 27,000 likes and over 4,000 retweets. It’s fair to say Karp was rather shocked at the unsavory discovery and promptly tweeted @CTSquares for answers on what he had found. “Why are there shrimp tails in my cereal? (this is not a bit).” https://twitter.com/JensenKarp/status/1374051365417230336 It didn’t take long for Cinnamon Toast Crunch’s Twitter account to reply to the tweet and apologize for the inclusion of shrimp tails in the box. While they didn’t provide any answers for why they had been included, they did offer to replace Karp’s box of cereal with a new one. Understandably, despite the generous offer, Karp made it clear he’d be taking a break from Cinnamon Toast Crunch for the foreseeable future. https://twitter.com/JensenKarp/status/1374069746946109440 It was only a few hours later that Cinnamon Toast Crunch released a statement on Twitter that refuted that the objects in Karp’s box were shrimp tails. Instead, they claimed that the strange-shaped objects were in fact, the accumulation of sugar and cinnamon. “It appears to be an accumulation of the cinnamon sugar that sometimes can occur when ingredients aren’t thoroughly blended… We assure you that there’s no possibility of cross-contamination with shrimp.” After further investigation with our team that closely examined the image, it appears to be an accumulation of the cinnamon sugar that sometimes can occur when ingredients aren’t thoroughly blended. We assure you that there’s no possibility of cross-contamination with shrimp. — Cinnamon Toast Crunch (@CTCSquares) March 22, 2021 Understandably, this frustrated Karp who uploaded another photo of the objects on Twitter, claiming the company had attempted to gaslight him. “Ok, well after further investigation with my eyes, these are cinnamon coated shrimp tails, you weirdos… I wasn’t all that mad until you now tried to gaslight me?” https://twitter.com/JensenKarp/status/1374108037376483331 Since this tweet, Karp continued conversations with the company in DM’s and they’ve asked him to send them the shrimp tails via the mail. This is presumably so they can investigate the objects to determine how they ended up in the box of cereal. Read More: How does Valkyrae make money? – While Karp was offered a set of General Mills vouchers from the company, it’s obvious he’s frustrated they publicly refuted his claims the objects are shrimp tails. Who is Jensen Karp? As the wild story continues to baffle everyone, the story behind the man himself is also turning heads. He is a 41-year-old comedian based in Los Angeles, but it also turns out that he is married to Danielle Fishel Karp, the actor who played Topanga in Boy Meets World. As Twitter user @HarveyBar22 points out, the frankly bizarre coincidences don’t stop there, tweeting: “A man named Karp married to a woman named Fishel found shrimp tails in a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. The cereal was purchased from the Costco on Topanga Canyon Blvd, and his wife played Topanga in Boy Meets World. Meanwhile, Karp used to be a guest on Pistol Shrimp Podcast.” A man named Karp married to a woman named Fishel found shrimp tails in a box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch. The cereal was purchased from the Costco on Topanga Canyon Blvd, and his wife played Topanga in Boy Meets World. Meanwhile, Karp used to be a guest on Pistol Shrimp Podcast. — Batmanda (@HarveyBar22) March 24, 2021 Twitter users also found out that Jensen was once a rapper under the name “Hot Karl” which appears to have blown the minds of many people who thought the story just couldn’t get any crazier. The funniest thing about the CTC shrimp tails thing is this is how I found out the rapper formerly known as Hot Karl from NBA Live 2003 is big on Twitter now and also married Topanga — baby billy’s bible bonkers (@dreadcraft) March 23, 2021 Meanwhile, it looks as though answers might be found sooner rather than later, with Jensen confirming, “a Carcinologist (crustacean researcher) that works at NHMLA is going to morphologically identify the shrimp using microscopy and he will work with a team of researchers to use DNA to try and identify the putative shrimp down to species. THIS IS HAPPENING.” https://twitter.com/JensenKarp/status/1374558622684880901?s=20 For now, we’ll have to see wait and see where this leads, if there are any more bizarre facts about Jensen, and if Cinnamon Toast Crunch release anymore statements addressing the issue.

Comedian Bobby Lee explains how Starfield caused breakup with long-time girlfriend Ryan Sickler YouTubeActor and Comedian Bobby Lee revealed how Bethesda’s upcoming Starfield launch may have tipped the scales for him to leave his girlfriend of nearly ten years. Lee was on Ryan Sickler’s HoneyDew podcast and was open when discussing his past relationship with longtime partner, Kalila. The actor touched on the impact they had on each other, and ultimately how they came to the decision of calling it off. One of the deciding factors, it appears, was Lee’s passion for playing games and the hours that he sinks into them. And with Starfield on the horizon, it was all but a wrap on the time commitments he could afford come November 11. Though he’s in regular contact with his ex, he says they’re still sharing an apartment and reaffirmed that in “many ways she’s the love of my life,” but knew he couldn’t give her all the time he could. Lee was honest about his role in his relationship, but noted gripes where a couple of hours of game time would land him in hot water. Seeing that that was the case, the situation might have gotten even worse after Bethesda’s highly-anticipated title launched – considering how much time he’s planning to sink into the sci-fi RPG. “Starfield is going to come out in eight months,” he explained. “And I know that when Starfield comes out, I’m going to be playing that thing 16 hours a day. “I don’t give a fuck. I’m playing it 16 hours a day, and I don’t want to be in a relationship where they’re like, ‘we’re going to the park.’ I don’t want to do that.” He maintained that he would still be supportive of his girlfriend in everything she wanted to do. Still, the two apparently came to the conclusion of splitting up. For now, Lee is looking forward to diving into Starfield when it comes out in 2023 along with thousands of Bethesda fans waiting for its launch.

Gaming community blasts comedian Bill Maher for calling Twitch a “waste of time” HBO / TwitchAmerican comedian and television host Bill Maher decided to take a shot at Twitch viewers during his “Real Time with Bill Maher” show, leading the gaming community and industry to tear him a new one across social media. Although Twitch and gaming continue to grow at a wild pace, the industry can’t please everyone — and, apparently, can’t please Bill Maher (or his show’s writers). During a recent segment of his talk show, the host took the opportunity to aim his sights at the Twitch streaming world. While discussing technological literacy, comparing 80-year-olds who can’t use phones to younger people who can’t get off of theirs, Maher turned his attention to Twitch. Unsurprisingly, a clip of him bashing the streaming platform’s viewers then got massive traction on social media, with gamers unhappily responding. Posted by accounts like DefNoodles and Jake Lucky, the Maher video quickly became overwhelmed with backlash from random fans alongside popular figures like Alanah Pearce, Team Liquid’s Juan ‘hungrybox’ Debiedma, Gladd, and even The Needle Drop’s Anthony Fantano. After complaining about people being on their phone too much, Maher moves to those who watch streamers: “Maybe I get Twitch, but I just think people watching other people playing video games is a waste of f**king time.” Pearce, a game writer and developer, responds to the video similarly to the majority of fans: “Watching Bill Maher is a waste of f**king time.” While known better for his music critiques than his gaming, Fantano chimed in with the exact same response. As for people on the streaming side of things, Liquid’s Hbox decided to gauge his community’s sentiments. The Super Smash Bros. Melee champion and streamer opted to quote-tweet with a colorfully worded request. retweet if you’ve ever been more entertained by a Twitch streamer than shitty late night talk show hosts https://t.co/OsMvtbq6YU — hungrybox (@LiquidHbox) May 1, 2021 Based on thousands of retweets, it’s obvious that a number of people agree with Hbox and, in their experience, have “been more entertained by a Twitch streamer than s**tty late night talk show hosts.” Conversely, another streamer, Gladd, took things in a different direction. While one has to imagine that Gladd is being sarcastic and making a point about how little Maher’s opinion impacts him, it’s clear that the community is not pleased with the host’s comments. One also can’t help but be reminded of a popular saying, that goes for both fans of Maher and fans of Twitch: “The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.”

Colorblind Modern Warfare streamer shows why he can’t defuse bombs IRL A colorblind Twitch streamer blew up after being tasked with cutting different colored wires to defuse a bomb in Call of Duty Modern Warfare. Call of Duty Modern Warfare’s campaign has been celebrated as the best in the series since the original trilogy. Throughout the five-hour story-driven mode, the gameplay switches up from the typical run-and-gun style on several occasions such as when players are forced to defuse a bomb. Colorblind streamer Quirkitized was over half-way through the campaign and just about to finish the “Wolf’s Den” mission where the bomb-defusing segment occurs. During this portion, players are told by Farah Karim which wires to cut on a bomb strapped to their target, Al-Qatala leader Omar ‘The Wolf’ Sulaman. The problem, however, is that Quirkitized has difficulty determining which color is which. “Uh,” the Twitch streamer gasped after being told to cut the green wire by the NPC. The confused player proceeded to frantically move his cursor over numerous wires but didn’t know what to do. After taking too long to cut the wire, the bomb exploded, killing the broadcaster and ending the game. “Which one’s green?” the streamer shouted as the death screen popped up after the explosion. “I hate being colorblind! No, f**k. We’re dead. We’re f***ing dead.” Luckily, the game has a very forgiving checkpoint system so he was able to try his luck at defusing the bomb again right away. This time, he took his time and discovered that Activision may have taken people with sight issues into consideration when they made the mission. On his second go, the streamer noticed that when he hovered over the wire it would say what color it was on screen, making the whole defusal stage much, much easier. “Ohhh, okay!” the relieved Quirkitized sighed after he realized he could just read what color the wires were. He would go on to complete the stage and move onto the next mission in the campaign. While Quirkitized may be been able to defuse a bomb in a video game because of a smart decision by Modern Warfare’s developers, it’s unlikely he would be as lucky if he ever had to perform a similar task in real life.

Colorado pastor said the “Lord told him” to steal $1.3 million in crypto Twitter: molly0xFFFA Colorado pastor Eli Regalado and his wife Kaitlyn stole $1.3 million in crypto and have been charged for violating anti-fraud provisions. With no previous experience in crypto, pastor Eli Regalado and his wife Kaitlyn invested their assets in INDXcoin, which they purported as a low-risk, high-profit endeavor. Like many scams, the risks were buried in promises that never came to fruition. According to the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, the Regalados raised $3.2 million in crypto from 300 individuals in local Christian communities. The couple “peddled outlandish promises of wealth to them when he sold them essentially worthless cryptocurrencies,” said Colorado Securities Commissioner Tung Chan. In the INDXcoin private community, Eli Regalado posted an update video in which he confessed to the charges and laid out the reasons he stole the crypto. Pastor explains why he stole crypto Eli and Kaitlyn Regalado alleged the “Lord told us” to walk away from their marketing company in 2021. “[The Lord] said, ‘I’m going to do a new thing.’ Then, he took us into this cryptocurrency,” said Eli. “That turned out to be a scam, so the Lord says, ‘Give that to them,’ but also, ‘Give them a 10x.’ I’m like, ‘Where is this liquidity going to come from?’” “Lord says, ‘Trust me,’” he added. The couple then “launched an exchange,” which failed, and “things went downhill,” he said. “From that point forward, we’ve been waiting on the Lord literally for a miracle.” The original video runs nine minutes but has been supercut into just under two minutes. Out of the $1.3 million stolen crypto, the pastor claimed “half a million went to the IRS” and “a few hundred thousand dollars went to a home remold that the Lord told us to do.” Money kept pouring in, and the couple continued “sewing it” in INDXcoin. “At first, it was hundreds of dollars, then thousands of dollars, then tens of thousands of dollars. More money would come in,” he said. “We were always under the impression that God was going to provide,” he said. “That the source was neverending, that God was doing a new thing, and that we had nothing to worry about.” “We took God at His word,” he added. “God is going to work a miracle in the financial sector.” The couple has been charged by the Colorado Securities Commission for “selling millions of dollars of crypto that’s been deemed worthless by the state.” Additionally, “there is no exit for people who have bought,” clarified the pastor.

College student goes viral on TikTok after revealing her friends’ bank balance TikTok:prettygirlsyddddddA TikTok of a college student showing her own and friends bank balances has attracted widespread attention, being seen over 2.1 millions times already. TikTok user ‘prettygirlsyddddddd’ has been casting light into an often shadowed part of friendships. Posting her own, and seven friends’ bank balances to the social media platform for all the world to see. The video starts with the text: “I asked my friends to send their bank balance.” Followed by pictures of the friends and their accounts in succession. The screenshots, though unverified, provided unique insight into the lives of the TikToker and her fellow college students. https://www.tiktok.com/@prettygirlsyddddddd/video/7093381475403304234 Her friends had balances ranging from a top of $7909.44 in savings, credit, and debit, to $38.85 in a single checking account. It’s a bold move to go this transparent with your financial life. A move that has found a strong response in viewers of the video, many of whom felt solidarity with the amounts shown. Commenting that they felt in a similar position, one viewer replied to the video saying: “This made me feel like I’m not alone.” Another comment stated: “No one is negative!” in a refreshing reminder to take everything with a positive spin. There was also appreciation to the TikToker for what she’s doing, stating: “Thank you for normalizing this.” With a 2019 survey by OneClass showing that more than half of a surveyed group of students had between $0 and $1000 in savings, her friend group seems to be an accurate reflection of the average American student’s financial stability.

College professor used Hasan Piker’s Tik Tok videos to teach students hasandpiker/instagram | ostonox/TwitterMultiple videos have been released from college students at USC showing Hasan Piker’s Tik Toks in class during a lesson, prompting Hasan himself to react to the video. Hasan Piker is one of the biggest political influencers out there, and one of the largest streamers on Twitch. His content has a wide reach across multiple platforms, with many listening to his opinions on current events. But these opinions have spread into more places than you’d think. Multiple videos have surfaced of a USC professor using Hasan Piker’s Tik Toks as a part of his lesson plan. The students that took videos of the class have certainly shed light on some questions as to what’s happening in modern college classes. Hasan Piker Tik Toks are in USC professor’s lesson plan With the world constantly evolving, it only makes sense for education to evolve as well. While traditional political commentators still exist as a part of certain news networks, creators like Hasan have forged their own path as independent creators. He’s been incredibly successful, with even college professors using his rhetoric in their classes. Or, at least, that’s the way it seems on the surface. Hasan made a joke about it being worth the tuition, but, as it turns out, there may have been more to showing off Hasan’s Tik Tok page than just the content itself. According to replies from various Twitter users, this class is from a teacher at the USC film school that has a history of teaching classes about streaming, as well as classes about diversity within cinema. It isn’t yet clear whether this was a class about the process of his content creation itself or the rhetoric contained within Hasan’s content, but the fact that his videos are being used to teach has garnered the interest of a much larger audience than the professor originally intended.

Colleen Ballinger’s victims claim “coercion” was used to “shame” minors YouTube: H3 Podcast HighlightsThree of Colleen Ballinger’s alleged victims have shared their stories on the H3 Podcast, claiming “coercion” was frequently used to put minors in a position where Ballinger could shame them for their appearance. The wave of backlash against Colleen Ballinger has continued to grow in what is undoubtedly now an internet tsunami of hate, horror, and shock. With multiple allegations of grooming, bullying, and exploitation, Ballinger’s career has seemingly been upended overnight — especially following her failed apology that came in the form of a musical ukulele number. Now three of Ballinger’s alleged victims have spoken up in a tell-all interview on the H3 Podcast posted to YouTube. At one point the notorious “fart joke” with Becky was discussed, in which Ballinger called the then-minor on stage and spread her legs in front of the audience. While Becky has already shared her story and how the incident affected her, new information revealed Ballinger allegedly “coerced” multiple minors into dressing “skimpy” so that she could shame them. Johnny, who previously worked for Ballinger, said fans would have conversations with the YouTuber during meet-and-greets in which she encouraged them to dress a particular way for the chance to be called up on stage. “These girls would just try to dress skimpier and skimpier,” Johnny said. “The victim blaming and the sl**-shaming of children and the misogyny is beyond.” While Becky clarified that there wasn’t an expectation put on her personally, she did follow up Johnny’s statement by claiming to have known fans who had been pushed into wearing revealing outfits. “What I meant by fans being coerced or lured into these situations, it’s because if you dress a certain way you get to have a stage moment with your idol,” Johnny clarified. “Who wouldn’t want to have pictures of them on stage with Miranda Sings? Before I worked for her, I used to have my hand in the air waving her down, trying to get called up.” He went on to further explain the power dynamic that was used to allegedly manipulate minor fans into offering their bodies for entertainment purposes. “It was your goal to get called up on stage. You would do what had to be done to get called up,” Johnny said. “You would degrade yourself to have your moment with this woman.” While Becky said she has received a lot of support since sharing her story, she also shared that she’s “gotten an insane amount of backlash” with people commenting on her body from the video of her on stage. We wish all three the best of luck moving forward and will be sure to keep you updated as the story progresses. For all the latest entertainment news, be sure to check out our page here.

Colleen Ballinger’s ukulele ‘non-apology’ mocked on social media: “It’s beyond sick” Youtuber: Colleen BallingerSocial media users negatively responded to Colleen Ballinger’s recent “non-apology” video. They could not fathom the way she reacted to the accusations against her. Colleen, more popularly known as Miranda Sings, has been getting backlash for her “cringe” video. She was recently accused of being inappropriate with and “grooming” her young fans. The YouTuber was also accused of using some of her fans for free labor. The video responding to the allegations was titled, “This is not an apology”. Ballinger addresses allegations in a YouTube video Colleen responded to the accusations with a YouTube video where she is singing and playing a ukele. She improvised a song to talk about the allegations – which did not go down well with some social media users. The influencer revealed that her management team had “strongly advised” to not address the situation, but she said that they never told her she couldn’t sing about it instead. Colleen then sang a ten-minute song, with lyrics about heading to “manipulation station” by hopping on a “toxic gossip train”. One of the accusations against her included a girl who was called up on stage and was asked to participate in a “yoga challenge”. The girl was 16 at the time when the incident happened. The events led to the young fan saying she had a terrible experience and was left “traumatized”. Social media responds to Colleen’s ukulele video Many users were unimpressed by the response video. One viral Tweet said, “Colleen Ballinger really thought singing ‘I’m not a groomer I’m just a loser’ was a cute way to respond to the very SERIOUS allegations that’ve been levied against her and…it’s beyond sick.” A YouTube comment questioned how Colleen thought this was a good idea while preparing this, rehearsing, and sitting down to record it, and called her “delusional”. While another comment under the video reads, “This isn’t All Too Well 10-minute version girl, you groomed kids”. Many others made memes about the situation and how the YouTuber chose to react to it. At the time of writing, Ballinger has not responded to the criticism of her apology video.

Colleen Ballinger’s lawyers allegedly sent cease & desist letter to H3H3 fan account YouTube: H3 PodcastThe H3 Podcast has been covering the allegations made against Colleen Ballinger and her lawyers are evidently not happy, sending a cease and desist letter… to a fan account. Despite the serious nature of the allegations made against Miranda Sings star Colleen Ballinger, the YouTuber has become somewhat of an internet meme following her bizarre ukulele “apology”. Ballinger has been accused of a surplus of inappropriate interactions with minors, including grooming, bullying, and most recently, coercion. Now, Ballinger’s response to the accusations has spurred further bafflement after her lawyers mistakenly sent a cease-and-desist letter to a H3 Podcast fan account. A fan account titled ‘Ethan’s Basement‘ reached out to Klein to inform the YouTuber and podcast host that they had received a cease and desist letter by mistake. “So, my first reaction when I saw this was like ‘man, there’s no way’,” Klein said. Knowing the fan account to be reliable, he first thought a troll had sent the letter. He tweeted the initial news, stating “I’m assuming this is fake until I see it. I can’t imagine her lawyers would be dumb enough to send it to a fan channel.” Klein added an enthusiastic “let’s go” if it turned out to be true — and it seems to have checked out. Discussing the letter on his podcast, Klein called the latest update “interesting”, seemingly amused by the mishap and unconcerned by the development. “I had not received this letter… we checked all of my emails,” Klein said. “Before then, her brilliant lawyer had sent this cease and desist to Ethan’s Basement… not the public email address I have for work that I check regularly, you know, not my main email that I check associated with my YouTube account. No. Ethan’s Basement.” The letter requested Klein to clarify that Ballinger did not upload and copyright her musical response to the allegations, “Toxic Gossip Train”. “What I find compelling about this is that they don’t care about all the other stuff… not the grooming, not ‘the brother’s a pedophile,’” Klein went on to say. If a lawsuit is in on the way — and it seems to be in the works — we’ll be sure to keep you updated on all developments. For all the latest entertainment news, be sure to check out our page here.

Colleen Ballinger’s lawyers deny YouTuber is copyright striking “Toxic Gossip Train’ reaction videos YouTube: Colleen VlogsLawyers for Colleen Ballinger (aka Miranda Sings) are denying that the YouTuber is copyright striking reaction videos using her viral apology song, “Toxic Gossip Train.” Colleen Ballinger is an OG YouTuber who first started her channel back in 2008. Over the years, she became a staple on the platform and was best known for her comedic character named ‘Miranda Sings.’ In 2020, Ballinger was accused of “grooming” her young fans after a former fan named Adam McIntyre uploaded a video exposing his conversations with the YouTuber. Although Ballinger responded to the situation and the allegations died down, they returned in 2023, when McIntyre uploaded a second video discussing her treatment of himself and other fans. After a few weeks of silence, Ballinger returned to YouTube with a video explaining her side of the situation. Notably, Ballinger said that her legal team advised her against saying anything about the ordeal — “but realized they never said that I couldn’t sing.” Ballinger then sang a ten-minute song using a ukulele, comparing the allegations against her to a “toxic gossip train” pulling into “manipulation station.” Largely hailed as one of the “worst YouTuber apologies ever,” other creators were quick to upload their own reaction videos to Ballinger’s response… but it wasn’t long before they started noticing that their videos were being hit with copyright claims from CD Baby, where her song had been seemingly uploaded. Other fans claimed to have seen Ballinger’s song on Apple Music, sparking even more backlash against the YouTuber for monetizing her ‘apology’ video. Miranda Sings’ legal team responds to claims of copyright striking reaction videos However, Ballinger’s lawyers are saying otherwise. In a statement given to news YouTuber Philip DeFranco and other news outlets, her legal reps claim that she did not monetize the song nor upload it to Apple Music. “Ms. Ballinger did not upload the video/song to Apple Music, or to any other streaming platform, for sale, or for any other purpose,” the statement reads. “Ms. Ballinger has not monetized the song in any way.” The reps went on to say they weren’t sure who had allegedly uploaded the songs to those platforms nor who was responsible for issuing the content strikes, saying it was done “without Ms. Ballinger’s knowledge or authorization.” This latest news is leaving viewers even more confused, wondering who on earth could be responsible for taking action on Ballinger’s behalf. For more information about the ongoing scandal surrounding YouTuber Colleen Ballinger, be sure to check out our report right here on Dexerto.

Colleen Ballinger’s family speaks out amid backlash toward JoJo Siwa YouTube: Howie Mandel Does Stuff, Colleen VlogsColleen Ballinger’s family have spoken out amid the ongoing backlash against JoJo Siwa, who notably defended Ballinger from grooming accusations during Howie Mandel’s podcast. Colleen Ballinger is an OG YouTuber who is best known for her comedic character named ‘Miranda Sings.’ Ballinger has been making YouTube videos since 2008 and boasts over 22 million subscribers across three channels… but in 2023, the creator was hit with multiple accusations of grooming young fans, prompting her to put her content on pause. Although the accusations were first made by former fan Adam McIntyre back in 2020, they resurfaced in 2023, with multiple fans speaking out about alleged inappropriate behavior from the YouTube star. Ballinger infamously responded to the allegations in a ten-minute video where she sang along while playing a ukulele, and has had yet to speak out about the situation since then — but now, her family is taking a stand. Colleen Ballinger’s family speaks out amid JoJo Siwa backlash Months after Ballinger’s ukulele apology video went viral, fellow YouTube star JoJo Siwa opened up about her friendship with Colleen during an episode of Howie Mandel’s podcast. In the podcast, JoJo defended Ballinger, saying the controversy surrounding the YouTuber is “based off of lies.” JoJo has since come under fire for her remarks, with other major influencers like Trisha Paytas and even MoistCritikal calling her out over the situation. Now, Colleen Ballinger’s family is publicly commenting on the backlash toward Siwa, opening up about the ordeal in a seemingly-deleted YouTube comment from the ‘BallingerFamily’ account. “It is sad to me to see how caught up people get in online gossip,” their comment read. “JoJo is a lovely person. She has a huge heart, a dedication to bringing joy to others, and an absolutely brilliant mind.” “We have entered into a sad new era, where it is more profitable to complain about and destroy other humans than to lift them up. …instead of being concerned about all the people supporting JoJo, perhaps consider that they know her on a human level (rather than parasocial opinions).” This is the latest news to come from Ballinger after her lawyers denied that the YouTuber copyright striked any videos using her ukulele apology song back in July.

Colleen Ballinger video reactions hit with copyright claims for using “Toxic Gossip Train” song Youtuber: Colleen BallingerToxic Gossip Train, the song written by YouTuber Colleen Ballinger for one of her recent videos where she responded to allegations about inappropriate interactions with underage fans, was used to copystrike videos of people reacting to it. The song featured in one of Colleen’s blogs, titled “hi”, where she strongly denied allegations of grooming and making fans feel uncomfortable during events. The video, which saw her sing about “manipulation station”, was widely ridiculed for mocking the allegations and making light of a very serious situation. “Toxic Gossip Train” apology video released as official song However, “Toxic Gossip Train” has now been released as a full song, and what’s more, it’s being used to copyright claim some of the most notable commentaries on the whole situation. YouTube’s policy on using music in videos means that the revenue being made from H3H3’s reaction is being split with the person who holds the rights to the music being used. In this case, that person is Colleen. Popular YouTuber Ethan Klein, also known as H3H3, posted the news to Twitter, with screenshots showing that the song has been uploaded to the CD Baby music streaming site. The song also has a dedicated page on the Genius lyrics site. This technically means that Colleen Ballinger will be profiting off of the attention that her video has received, which is a silver lining to a very dark cloud considering how many people have ridiculed the video. However, it’s now been confirmed to Pop Crave by Colleen’s legal reps that she was not the one to upload her 10-minute ukelele song “Toxic Gossip Train” to iTunes and Apple Music. The song has now been removed from the platforms. Allegations first surfaced in 2020, when former fan Adam McIntyre first posted a video where he accused Ballinger of grooming. However, this video was quickly filled with other fans of Ballinger coming to her defense. Because of this, the hype regarding the video soon died down and was forgotten about – until McIntyre released another video talking about Ballinger on June 4, 2023. For a full breakdown of the Colleen Ballinger controversy and the backlash to her video, check out our full explainer here.

Colleen Ballinger under fire again after alleged “blackface” video resurfaces YouTube: Colleen VlogsYouTuber Colleen Ballinger (aka Miranda Sings) is facing backlash once again after a video of the influencer allegedly wearing blackface while performing a Beyonce song resurfaced online. Her lawyers have disputed the claim, stating she was in fact wearing green make-up. Colleen Ballinger is a fairly prominent YouTuber who started her channel back in 2008. She became known for her comedic character, ‘Miranda Sings,’ who was famous for her over-the-top behavior and wildly applied lipstick. Years later, Ballinger came under fire for alleged inappropriate interactions with her young fans. The accusations first came to light in 2020 after a former fan, Adam McIntyre, exposed conversations he had with the YouTuber in a viral video, saying she’d also used her fans for unpaid labor. Ballinger made a response to McIntyre’s claims and the issue faded into the background — until 2023, when McIntyre uploaded yet another video detailing his experience with her. Other fans quickly came out with their own stories regarding Ballinger’s behavior, causing the YouTuber to face intense scrutiny from critics as they waited for her response… which came in the form of a song she sang while playing a ukulele a few weeks later. Viewers were upset by her reaction to the criticism against her, with many feeling as though she’d “mocked” the pain of her supposed victims and wasn’t taking the situation seriously. Colleen Ballinger under fire for “blackface” in mock Beyonce performance The criticism of Ballinger continued on July 5, when a video of the YouTuber performing Beyonce’s ‘Single Ladies’ resurfaced, with users claiming she was in ‘blackface’. This incident kicked off another slew of backlash against the influencer, who apparently spoke about this performance in one of her books. Twitter user ‘Paigey’ showed that the video was linked via a QR code in the book, as seen in the tweet below. However, according to Ballinger’s legal representatives, she was wearing “green make-up”, not ‘blackface’ as the posts on social media had suggested. Viewers can watch the original video, which was uploaded in 2018, on the Miranda Sings YouTube channel. Former assistant accuses Colleen Ballinger of racist and inappropriate behavior Adding to the controversy of Ballinger’s resurfaced video is her former assistant who worked on the set of Haters Back Off. April Koro Quioh was a writers’ assistant, a showrunner’s assistant, and a writers’ PA for the Netflix show and has now come forward with her own allegations against Ballinger. Publishing an article to her personal website, Quioh claims Ballinger wanted to limit diversity as POC background actors would be “distracting” due to the show taking place in Washington. When an Asian food market was re-dressed as a bodega for the show, Ballinger apparently demanded all the “Asian sh**” to be removed before filming. For a full breakdown of the Miranda Sings / Colleen Ballinger situation, check out our page right here.

Colleen Ballinger tears up reflecting on “darkest days” in 2023 YouTube: Colleen VlogsDisgraced YouTuber Colleen Ballinger, aka Miranda Sings, teared up reflecting on 2023 in her first vlog of the new year, calling her viral scandal the ‘darkest days’ she’d experienced. Colleen Ballinger is an OG YouTuber best known for her comedic character ‘Miranda Sings.’ While Ballinger enjoyed a large fanbase for over a decade, she was hit with accusations of grooming a young viewer back in 2020. Although these allegations came and went without much fanfare, they returned in 2023 as more fans spoke up about their indecent experiences with the YouTube star. This prompted several sponsors to drop Ballinger and caused her live tour to get canceled — but the most prominent backlash occurred when she responded to the accusations with a bizarre, ten-minute ukulele song. Her response video instantly went viral, prompting parodies from critics and even from one of her accusers. Since then, she’s been silent on her main channel but has resumed vlogging on her Colleen Vlogs channel over the past two months. Colleen Ballinger speaks out after “darkest days” in 2023 On January 3, Ballinger uploaded her first vlog of 2024, where she reflected on her past year — and although she didn’t directly address the accusations against her, she did tear up discussing some of the negative aspects of her life over the past 12 months. “2023 was not my favorite year I’ve ever lived,” she admitted. “..I learned a lot about the internet. I learned a lot about myself and qualities that I don’t like about myself. I learned things about myself that I do love. I learned that it’s better that I’m here on this Earth than not.” “I learned a lot about trust and friendships and the media, and I’m probably never going to believe anything I read or hear in the media for the rest of my life.” “What I’m trying to say is that there can be beauty in hard times. [The] darkest days I’ve ever seen in my life were in 2023, and I would not have seen so many beautiful things without those dark times, so I’m grateful for all of it.” This is the latest to come from Ballinger after the accusations went viral last year. She did upload another apology video following the fallout from her ukulele song in November, after which she’s resumed vlogging as normal. For now, it looks like Ballinger is focusing on her family and is “grateful” for the lessons the last year has taught her.

Colleen Ballinger claims she lost Broadway role over grooming accusations YouTube: Colleen vlogsYouTuber and content creator Colleen Ballinger claims she lost a recent Broadway role due to the grooming allegations she was accused of throughout 2023. Colleen Ballinger is an original YouTuber best known for her comedic character ‘Miranda Sings.’ Since first appearing on the platform, Ballinger amassed millions of fans. However, the content creator’s image took a major hit when she was accused of grooming a young viewer back in 2020. While these allegations were quickly put to bed at the time, they once again resurfaced in 2023. As a result, many major sponsors of Ballinger dropped the YouTuber, with a large amount of backlash also sparking when she responded to the accusations with a bizarre, ten-minute ukulele song. However, on January 3, Dexerto reported how Ballinger opened up about the accusations and the “dark times” that took hold of her life during and following the accusations. Since then, the YouTuber has been more active and open on YouTube, even sharing with her fans why she lost out on a Broadway audition she had last year. In a new YouTube vlog, Ballinger went into depth about her lost Broadway opportunity. “It didn’t work out and I was really sad about that. I’m not going to get super into it but obviously, a lot happened last year, a lot was said last year. I lost that opportunity right after a story came out about me that was just completely made up and it is what it is,” began Ballinger. “We’re moving forward. I already got to do a Broadway show and I’m so grateful for that. What a cool, wonderful and beautiful experience that was for me. I’m so grateful that I ever got to do it because my ultimate dream, if you know me at all since I was a little girl, was to be on Broadway.” When further reflecting on the opportunity, Ballinger admitted that she was “excited to see that dream come true again” but reconciled with the fact that the “dream has already come true.” She finally added that she understands why her audience wanted an update given she had shared so much of the audition process in her videos throughout 2023. “I shared that audition process with you so I understand why everyone is so curious to know what happened but I’m not going to sit here and have a pity party about it. I definitely already had a pity party about that one believe me and now I’m just trying to look at everything with a different lens.” For all the latest entertainment news and updates, be sure to check out Dexerto’s full coverage here.

Colleen Ballinger breaks silence on “embarrassing” ukulele apology after 4-month hiatus YT: Colleen VlogsColleen Ballinger, the YouTuber behind the character Miranda Sings, has opened up about her “embarrassing” ukulele apology video that came in response to grooming allegations. After a four-month absence from YouTube, Colleen Ballinger has attempted to slide right back into her YouTube routine with a new vlog. The video, titled “fall vlog,” is her first since the bizarre ukulele apology video from June 2023, following a hiatus amid allegations of grooming and accused racism. Throughout the new video, she addresses these past controversies and outlines the future of her channel. During the latest 13-minute vlog, Ballinger acknowledges the issues with her ukulele apology video. “Obviously, the last video that I posted on here… it’s really embarrassing, to say the least,” she admits. At the time, Ballinger was responding to grooming allegations following interactions with teenage fans, including the alleged sending of inappropriate gifts and messages. “Over the last 15 years of my career, there have been moments where I was immature and inappropriate with some of my comedy and there were times when I did not put enough thought into some of my fan interactions and because of that behavior, people got hurt and I am so sorry,” she says. “I do not expect anyone to welcome me back with open arms. I don’t expect to change anyone’s mind with this video,” she says before outlining her plans to resume vlogging. Yet, in the eyes of many, her return to YouTube is an unwelcome move, with social media users slamming it as “disgusting” and encouraging users not to view the video. “A good way to support Colleen Ballinger’s victims is to not watch her new vlog out of morbid curiosity,” one user shares. “She returned to YouTube to make money off of ads during the holiday season. Don’t give her the views.” Others point out that Ballinger has suspiciously returned to YouTube just in time for what is the highest-paying ad revenue period for creators, with the likes of Black Friday less than a week away. Read up on the entire Colleen Ballinger controversy here.

Colleen Ballinger backlash sees no end as Gangnam Style cover resurfaces YouTube: Miranda SingsColleen Ballinger’s list of controversies is continuing to grow, with the latest resurfaced video depicting the Miranda Sings star mocking Koreans via a cover of Gangnam Style. Colleen Ballinger can’t seem to stay out of the spotlight. With grooming and bullying allegations, accusations of exploiting a minor’s body, and previous uses of blackface all piling up, it’s not looking good for the disgraced YouTuber’s reputation. Following her bizarre response to the backlash — a ukulele musical number — many have dived into Ballinger’s past, returning with some problematic content. Now Ballinger is making headlines once more after a video resurfaced of the YouTuber covering rapper and singer Psy’s Gangnam Style. Tink Biggles shared the video to TikTok on the account ‘tpose_queen’, igniting a new wave of hate against Ballinger. In the video Ballinger seemingly mocks Koreans, singing the song in a weak imitation of the language as an apparent joke. The video received almost seven million views on YouTube, leaving many wondering how her content was ever acceptable in the first place. “It’s like she took the list of what not to do and did all of them,” one person commented on TikTok. Others joked about Ballinger releasing a second ukulele apology in response to the new allegations of racism, “This needs a whole new ukulele apology video”. Another said, “Jesus in heaven, Colleen Ballinger, start applying to office jobs [because] it’s done. It’s over.” While Ballinger has yet to comment on the new wave of backlash, the mounting evidence against her is making it seem unlikely that she will be able to make a comeback. As the story continues to progress, we’ll be sure to keep you updated. For all the latest entertainment news, be sure to check out our page here.

Colleen Ballinger backlash mounts as new accusations claim YouTuber “exploited” minors YouTube: Colleen Ballinger / TikTok: noitsbeckyIn the midst of grooming allegations, Colleen Ballinger has now been accused of exploiting minors after the YouTuber seemingly acted inappropriately with a child on one of her shows. Famous for her internet character Miranda Sings, YouTuber Colleen Ballinger is currently facing a wave of backlash. Recently, Ballinger made headlines after former fan Adam McIntyre alleged that she groomed and bullied underage fans. And it turns out McIntyre isn’t the only one speaking out against the YouTuber on such matters. A TikTok posted on June 14 by ‘noitsbecky’, first name Becky, alleges that the YouTuber has humiliated and exploited minors for entertainment in her shows. In the video, Becky explained that she was a former fan of Ballinger and attended one of her shows when she was roughly 16 years of age. In the hopes of getting called onto stage for a particular bit, the then-teenager wore a short floral romper. And while she was called up, it wasn’t for the bit Becky had anticipated. Instead, Becky was called up for the ‘yoga challenge’. This involved Ballinger contorting the teenager’s body for the audience’s amusement. In one section of the bit, Collinger visibly spread the then-teenager’s legs so far apart that Becky’s spandex became visible to the audience. “I was terrified that my body wasn’t covered enough,” Becky said. “I basically felt naked.” She goes on to say, “For her to use my body for entertainment on stage really set my confidence back quite a lot.” After the show concluded, Becky said she did not feel safe leaving the venue. She claimed to have received many predatory looks from men due to how exposed she had been on stage. Commenters were quick to show support for Becky, with some debating whether Ballinger’s actions can be classified as sexual assault. However, other comments did not see the issue as Becky supposedly “signed up” for the ordeal. In response to this, Becky said, “Colleen exploited my minor body for entertainment and money, and did not protect my safety at this show.” “She wanted to be called up on stage to be in a skit, not to be violated by an adult,” another commenter said in support. As of yet, Colleen Ballinger has not responded to any of the allegations against her. We’ll be sure to keep you updated as the situation progresses.

Colleen Ballinger addresses “creepy” accusations from 17-year-old fan Colleen Vlogs, YouTubeYouTube star Colleen Ballinger, the creator behind the online persona ‘Miranda Sings,’ has finally addressed longstanding accusations from Adam McIntyre, a 17-year-old fan who accused her of inappropriate behavior toward him. McIntyre, who has uploaded regular videos regarding his relationship with Ballinger, came forward in an April vlog admitting that the YouTube star had sent him unused lingerie when he was 13. The young fan also claimed that Ballinger discussed her divorce from her ex-husband with him, as well as recruited McIntyre as a sort of social media expert for her official Twitter accounts, with the promise of one day gaining an “internship” in the future. These accusations quickly went viral across the net, and many fans were upset that Ballinger hadn’t addressed the matter, with many accusing the YouTuber of “ignoring” the damning allegations against her. Those concerns got answered on May 12, after Ballinger uploaded a video titled “Addressing everything,” in which she responded to the outrage against old videos of herself fat-shaming another person on a plane, portraying racist caricatures, and even admitting to an instance of animal cruelty. The final segment of her video discussed the drama surrounding McIntyre, with Ballinger explaining that she’d done an unboxing livestream for her fans during that time and had given away articles of clothing to viewers. Known for giving away outrageous items like a “taco costume” and a “single piece of toilet paper,” Ballinger thought nothing of sending unused lingerie from the haul to her then 13-year-old fan, which was received as a funny joke by her fanbase at the time. “Now, in hindsight, I see how completely stupid of me — I should have never sent that,” she stated. “I don’t know what part of my brain was missing at the time, that I thought, ‘Oh, this is a normal, silly thing to do.’ I should have realized and recognized how dumb that was.” “It was never a sneaky, creepy, gross thing I did in secret,” she continued. “It was a silly, stupid mistake that now is being blown way out of proportion.” She likewise addressed claims of not following through with her “internship” promise after receiving backlash on a social media post, admitting that she hadn’t reviewed the offending tweet “closely enough.” The YouTuber also confessed to “oversharing” with her fans in relation to concerns of her speaking about her divorce with McIntyre, and ultimately wished him the best. Adam’s mother has since responded to the matter via his Twitter account, clarifying that she hadn’t implied “legal action” against Ballinger for speaking up on the issue. https://twitter.com/adammcintyree/status/1260389353211203594?s=20 Adam himself has yet to respond to her video at the time of writing.

Colin Moriarty claims PAX misled his fans by canceling his PlayStation panel The Rubin Report/PAXFormer IGN and Kinda Funny host Colin Moriarty claims his panel at PAX West was suddenly canceled with no explanation from the organizers as to why. Moriarty said he received an email from PAX on July 30 telling him that his Sacred Symbols podcast panel had been removed from the event – but didn’t specify why. A screengrab of the email titled “Panel Schedule change” was posted on Moriarty’s Twitter account. “PAX West rescinded Sacred Symbols’ panel today. So if you were planning to go… sorry. I asked why, and am waiting on a response.” he said before showing the email. “Apologies, but we unfortunately have to remove your panel from the PAX West 2019 schedule. We apologize for any confusion and are happy to still issue special guest badges to you and the folks you had designated as speakers, so you will still have access to the show on all four days,” the email said. PAX West rescinded Sacred Symbols’ panel today. So if you were planning to go… sorry. I asked why, and am waiting on a response. pic.twitter.com/DXPVKUmVcZ — Colin Moriarty (@notaxation) July 30, 2019 The Sacred Symbols host replied to the email asking why the panel had been removed and voiced concerns that people had already bought passes to the event to see him and co-star Chris Ray Gun. Read More: Why was xQc banned by Twitch? – “I must admit, I’m saddened by this, not only because I think it’s pretty obvious ‘what happened,’ but also because I was actually looking forward to doing our show there,” Colin stated in a follow-up tweet. ““It was dumb to think we’d get a fair shake, and obviously, I won’t be trying to do this again. I’m sorry. > I must admit, I’m saddened by this, not only because I think it’s pretty obvious “”what happened,”” but also because I was actually looking forward to doing our show there. It was dumb to think we’d get a fair shake, and obviously, I won’t be trying to do this again. I’m sorry. > — Colin Moriarty (@notaxation) July 30, 2019 In an update, Colin said he sent a second email asking again why the panel was canceled after he was told explicitly to tell his audience about it and even had access to the PAX’s panel backend to refine the name, description, and more. “Update: I sent a second e-mail, because frankly, there are urgent questions that need to be answered, particularly on behalf of my audience. Before I write a full letter to you guys letting you know what’s up, I need PAX to answer. So, I’m standing by. > Moriarty also asked how he could be reimbursed for lost travel-related expenses and how his supporters could get their passes refunded. Yet again, PAX did not reply. Update: I sent a second e-mail, because frankly, there are urgent questions that need to be answered, particularly on behalf of my audience. Before I write a full letter to you guys letting you know what’s up, I need PAX to answer. So, I’m standing by. — Colin Moriarty (@notaxation) July 30, 2019 On July 31, Moriarty sent PAX a third email and stated: “I’ve been advised that, under the legal standard of ‘Promissory Estoppel’ your organization is indeed responsible for offering an avenue for refunds for those you misled, and — as Chris and I were also misled parties — we will need the capital we invested into this panel back, as well. But the most important thing right now is making sure those affected in my audience are taken care of if they don’t want to go anymore.” He also questioned the company’s moral ethics: “Do you care at all about your customers, or are they just money trees that you shake? I guess we’re about to find out.” So, @PAX and @Reed_POP still haven’t answered. We still don’t know why Sacred Symbols’ panel was cancelled weeks after being accepted, nor do we have any resolution on how those who were misled can be refunded. I e-mailed them again and very much intend to keep the pressure on. pic.twitter.com/QKCJbSMRdh — Colin Moriarty (@notaxation) July 31, 2019 Dexerto asked Moriarty for further comment regarding potential legal action, and he replied stating that he is just trying to look out for his fans who paid money to see him at the event who now won’t be able to due to PAX’s unexplained pulling of the panel: “I’ve been counseled that there is a legal remedy for people who were misled after a promise was essentially made, and actions were taken on that promise. (The term is in the e-mail.) I’m not interested in suing anyone; certainly not on our own behalf. But it’s a major goal of mine to pursue an avenue that any fans of ours adversely affected by their decision can get a refund. And I plan on pursuing that as far as I need to. What they did is unfair to my fans, many of whom can’t afford “mistakes” like this to happen. Thousands of people support my company each month on Patreon; the least I can do is have their back when someone is trying to essentially steal their cash.” Moriarty was well-known for his work at IGN before he left to start Kinda Funny Games alongside Greg Miller, Nick Scarpino, and Tim Gettys. After a controversial exit, he then started a Patreon, launched a YouTube show called Colin’s Last Stand, and became a co-host on the Sacred Symbols Podcast. Dexerto has reached out to PAX for comment, but is yet to receive a response. With contributions by Dexerto Senior Writer Meg Bethany Koepp.

Cole Carrigan claims Tana Mongeau hired a hacker to delete his social media Instagram: Tana Mongeau/ Instagram: Cole CarriganBeauty influencer Cole Carrigan has claimed that fellow YouTuber Tana Mongeau hired a hacker to delete all of his social media accounts in a string of dramatic posts on his Instagram story. Neither internet personality is shy of getting involved in drama; however, Cole Carrigan appeared to make some very serious claims against Tana Mongeau on Tuesday, March 16. Posting several screenshots to his Instagram story, Cole directly tagged Tana and explained that all of his social media accounts were currently being hacked into. At first, Cole posted a screenshot of a cease and desist note via text message, which appears to have come from Tana’s lawyer, in which he is told that he must pay $100,000 after breaching a contract he signed. Cole tagged Tana and added, “Hey babe, can you tell your lawyer to spell my name right before trying to sue me for a hundred thousand dollars?” Without giving much detail as to what he was referring to, Cole explained that “this sh*t happens on the DAILY,” and while he is normally seen as “problematic,” he believes everyone else is too scared to speak about what presumably happens behind the scenes. “The only reason no one speaks up and says some shit is because they’re so manipulated and mindf***d by the power trip of money and fame, and I am so done with that because I’ve experienced it all, and it’s not worth losing sight of who you really are,” he wrote. Soon after, Cole began to post screenshots of evidence that his social media accounts were being hacked, including his Instagram, YouTube, and even his emails, appearing to receive several text messages that new logins had been detected. Read More: Twitch streamer Kiaraakitty banned again – Cole claimed, “They paid for a hacker premium subscription to hack my Yahoo account to get into my YouTube,” before adding, “@tanamongeau can you f***ing stop? Leave me alone.” A more detailed tweet that Cole screenshotted read, “If anyone was wondering, it says ‘Frisco Texas’ because Tana Mongeau has a hacker named Eli for years that she’s paid to keep her shit unhacked. He lives in Frisco, Texas and I’ve known him for years because I am also from Frisco, Texas.” Cole revealed that his Twitter had been suspended, his YouTube channel was gone, and even appeared to show that new email addresses were being added to his various accounts, leaving only his Instagram free. Cole finally wrote, “@tanamongeau you have a big storm coming.” As for the circumstances behind the alleged contract, Cole appeared to text someone saying, “She has anyone who enters the house sign one. She actually made my boyfriend at the time cancel his flight to meet us in Colorado because she was worried he was going to hear something she didn’t want him to and was going to make him sign like 10 sheets of paperwork.” In an Instagram live, he said that he would be suing Tana back, and described her as “psychotic.” Meanwhile, Tana has remained silent.

Cole Carrigan claims he had a secret love affair with YouTuber who became a boxer Instagram: Cole CarriganBeauty influencer Cole Carrigan has suggested in a now-deleted TikTok that he had a secret love affair with a YouTuber who became a boxer, and rumors are starting to fly. Cole Carrigan is a YouTuber and beauty guru who was formerly a part of Jake Paul’s Team 10 house, however, he left after tensions grew between him and other members. Cole has often been involved in drama within the creator community. In May 2019 he claimed vine star Cameron Dallas threw water over him in a move motivated by homophobia. Last year he also accused ACE family’s Austin McBroom of rape, and has been accused of scamming his own fans. More recently, Cole accused ex-bestfriend Tana Mongeau of hacking into all of his social media accounts. Posting several screenshots to his Instagram story, Cole directly tagged Tana and explained that all of his social media accounts were currently being hacked into. Cole posted a screenshot of a cease and desist note via text message, which appears to have come from Tana’s lawyer, in which he is told that he must pay $100,000 after breaching a contract he signed and went on to post several more revealing screenshots that suggested Tana was involved. This week, Cole posted a TikTok with a new claim, writing “When you have a secret love affair with another YouTuber/old roommate but he ended up becoming a professional boxer and forgot about you.” However, since posting, Cole’s TikTok account has allegedly been permanently banned and he has set up a new account called “ColeNotCarrigan” in which he expanded on the situation. First, he claimed that Tana was the reason behind the ban on his main TikTok account, commenting “It’s really f**ked up that because she has power, [she] can just get my accounts deleted that I work extremely hard to build? I won’t be silenced.” (Click here if TikTok doesn’t load) In the following video, Cole added “After all that tea I finally spilled I guess it was too much for her to handle,” and insisted that he would be reuploading all of the videos from his old account. As for the identity of the YouTuber Cole is referring to, the clues appear to point to Jake Paul, as the creator of Team 10 and boxing champion, however, nothing has been confirmed.

Cole Carrigan and LA Demi hold auditions for new beauty influencer house Instagram: Cole Carrigan/ Instagram: LA DemiEx-Team 10 member Cole Carrigan and beauty influencer LA Demi are launching a beauty creator house called The Glam House in Beverly Hills. 22-year-old Cole Carrigan is a professional makeup artist and influencer who was formerly a part of Jake Paul’s Team 10 creator collective in Los Angeles. LA Demi is an LGBTQ activist and beauty influencer who has appeared on shows such as Ex On The Beach and Botched. Cole has often been involved in drama within the creator community. In May 2019 he claimed vine star Cameron Dallas threw water over him in a move motivated by homophobia. He was also kicked out of the Team 10 house, and last year accused ACE family’s Austin McBroom of rape. Despite the scandals, Cole is determined to move on. He announced the house launch on his Instagram, stating that he wants it to be the first “Glam and beauty” house and said that they’re hosting auditions for other beauty creators to join. He wrote: “We have been working so hard these past months in getting this new foundation started for the entire beauty community to unite, create, and INSPIRE! In this new chapter, we open the door to all genders, races, sizes, and sexual orientations wanting to create and collaborate with leading influencers, brands, and innovative beauty creators!” https://www.instagram.com/p/CDwwyu4psHc/ He also added that The Glam House will be having a casting call for aspiring influencers to join the house. LA Demi and Cole also uploaded a video Q&A to the official YouTube channel of their new house, detailing what was coming. LA Demi said: “Right now a lot of the beauty community is scattered and we really all need to find this way to come back together as one.” How to apply to join They explained that they are looking for anyone within the beauty community to join, not just makeup influencers. They said it includes skincare, wigs, nail tech, and hair. They also said that follower count will not be taken into consideration and that they are looking for anyone from very beginners to super advanced. To apply, they asked that you send them a one minute video via their Instagram page showing off your talent and explaining why you’re a good fit for the Glam house and the beauty community.

Cole Carrigan accused of scamming fans out of thousands of dollars Instagram: Cole CarriganBeauty YouTuber and makeup guru Cole Carrigan has been accused of scamming his fans on Instagram after he asked them to pay for shoutouts. [jwplayer A9iT5QAh] 22-year-old Cole Carrigan is a professional makeup artist and influencer who was formerly a part of Jake Paul’s Team 10 creator collective in Los Angeles. Cole has often been involved in drama within the creator community. In May 2019 he claimed vine star Cameron Dallas threw water over him in a move motivated by homophobia. He was also kicked out of the Team 10 house, and last year accused ACE family’s Austin McBroom of rape. This week, Cole was accused of scamming his fans after he posted an Instagram story saying he would give promos and shout-outs on his page but would be charging $100 per person. People became suspicious after screenshots show that Cole asked those paying him to categorize the payment under “family and friends” rather than business, therefore avoiding tax. Some people on Twitter claimed that they did not have their orders fulfilled by Cole at all, after paying up. One Twitter user said that they reached out to someone who had already been promoted by Cole, but they had to threaten him with drama channels before he fulfilled the request. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dNpYtZF1nA Several people in the subreddit r/beautyguruchatter also came forward claiming they had lost out on money through trying to get a promotion from Cole. The thread began with user MorbidEnvy writing, “Cole Carrigan is actively scamming his fans $100 at a time for shoutouts. 3 victims have already come to me. I’m sharing their receipts. Please help us get the message out. These girls still haven’t gotten their money back. One sent $100 3x times to him.” MorbidEnvy also uploaded a 15-minute video explaining her side of the story, with her friend who had bought the promotion as a birthday present for someone. She added, “If there’s anybody else out there that has been scammed…if you’re terrified to say anything, if you want to remain anonymous, I’ll take the heat.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pMllS65DU Drama channel Truth Sleuth revealed screenshots from one victim who appeared to have sent Cole $300 for a shoutout. In the text messages, Cole repeatedly asks the person to send money as a “friends and family” transaction, rather than business, claiming that he reversed each transaction, but the victim was never refunded. According to MorbidEnvy, Cole has now blocked her on Twitter and the social media star appears to have remained silent on the issue.

Coldplay & Imagine Dragons labeled music’s “worst genre” but not everyone agrees Flickr: Daniele DalledonneIn a now-viral post, a Twitter/X user called Coldplay and Imagine Dragons “the worst genre,” but many fans don’t agree. For nearly two decades, Coldplay has been labeled “one of the very worst things to have happened to popular music.” Blockbuster albums and smash hits couldn’t dissuade many from feeling this way. The same can be said about Imagine Dragons, who have their own set of extremely vocal detractors. Music, as they say, is subjective, and perhaps neither band really deserves such ridicule. On Twitter/X, a viral tweet unearths these arguments – that these bands, along with OneRepublic and Maroon 5, are just not very good. Coldplay and Imagine fans defend bands after viral post “The worst genre,” wrote Joe is Levitating. They then attached screenshots of various artists, including Coldplay and Imagine Dragons, as a way to drag some of America’s most popular bands. Such a venomous takedown didn’t sit too well with hardcore Coldplay and Imagine Dragons fans, and many took to expressing their anger and frustration. “Putting Coldplay next to the other 3 is criminal,” wrote a fan. “Please don’t do Coldplay. They have gems in their catalog,” added Renbrandt. Please don’t do Coldplay. They have gems in their catalog — 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘁 🤍🍃 (@ThReigningChamp) November 24, 2023 “Imagine sneaking coldplay in when they have a 10 minute banger that is universally loved,” implored one diehard fan account. Another fan called it “disrespectful” to put them in the “same category as the others,” they wrote. “Just say y’all only listen to the radio popular songs…” imagine sneaking coldplay in when they have a 10 minute banger that is universally loved — CPSpotify – Moon Music Arc (@coldplaystreams) November 24, 2023 Putting Coldplay in the same category as the others is disrespectful. Just say y’all only listen to the radio popular songs…they have great albums. pic.twitter.com/bvfwjk7KeY — Almeda. stans black women 🤎 (@unapologhetto) November 24, 2023 Imagine Dragons fans were nearly as vocal. Romi Angel noted how the band was “one of the best shows I went to. They put on a great show that is full of hits. It’s those bands that you think you know 5 songs tops, and you end up singing along to every song.” “Now what did imagine dragons do to you,” posted another fan. One fan admitted to not necessarily being a diehard supporter but came to their defense. “Idk why so many people hate on imagine dragons I won’t call myself a fan but they have quite a few good songs ngl.” Idk why so many people hate on imagine dragons I won’t call myself a fan but they have quite a few good songs ngl — Bignasx (@Bignasx1) November 24, 2023 “I cant believe people dont like Imagine Dragons — i mean they’re my cup of tea,” a fan shrugged. “The first two imagine dragons albums are both inoffensive and have some good songs,” wrote a fan. I cant believe people dont like Imagine Dragons — i mean they’re my cup of tea. — be kind ☁️ (@Gabreloader) November 24, 2023 While the debate rages on, keep tuned into Dexerto for all your entertainment needs.

CohhCarnage worried about Twitch’s future after Pokimane DMCA ban CohhCarnage/PokimaneTwitch streamer Ben ‘CohhCarnage’ Cassell voiced his concern for the future of the platform after Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys was banned from the platform for streaming copyrighted content. On January 8, Pokimane was banned from Twitch during a 10-hour Avatar: The Last Airbender watch party. Poki has since confirmed the ban will only last 48-hours, but being the first big streamer to receive punishment amid Twitch’s TV meta has concerned fellow top streamers, like Mizkif, that the DMCA fallout has begun. CohhCarnage is wary that the bubble is beginning to burst, and it could be bad for both creators and the platform’s future. CohhCarnage on Twitch DMCA fallout The 37-year old streamer explained why he is concerned for the future of Twitch after the Pokimane ban. “Right after one major streamer gets DMCA’d, another starts testing the waters with other dangerous content (Toast with Deathnote). Poki plays off the two-day ban and promotes her return stream with a smile. They’re speedrunning getting this site in incredibly hot water,” he tweeted. Right after one major streamer gets DMCA’d, another starts testing the waters with other dangerous content (Toast with Deathnote). Poki plays off the two day ban and promotes her return stream with a smile. They’re speedrunning getting this site in incredibly hot water. 😶 — Cohh Carnage (@CohhCarnage) January 8, 2022 He expanded his thoughts on the situation, noting: “I can’t imagine any license holder doesn’t take a look at what’s going on and realizes how there are fundamental issues with both the creators AND the platform allowing it to happen. I hope Twitch is locked down legally because it’s not a good look at all.” Cohh placed the blame on both sides, as he doesn’t believe Twitch hasn’t done enough and also thinks creators are pushing the boundaries of DMCA too far. The streamer concluded his thoughts by explaining that Twitch might not be able to pass all the blame to the creators who are breaching DMCA rules, and said: “The general argument is that Twitch will pass any lawsuits to the creators. That they are legally protected as they don’t control the content.” The general argument is that Twitch will pass any lawsuits to the creators. That they are legally protected as they don’t control the content. But do those protections work when they keep allowing the stuff to happen? When temp bans are jokes and the offenders keep returning? — Cohh Carnage (@CohhCarnage) January 8, 2022 He finished with a warning that the cycle of temporary bans for big streamers simply cannot last forever. “But do those protections work when they keep allowing the stuff to happen? When temp bans are jokes and the offenders keep returning?” It remains to be seen if Twitch will implement any further measures amid these concerns.

CohhCarnage suggests fix to ‘scam’ hype trains on Twitch Twitch / CohhCarnagePopular streamer Ben ‘CohhCarnage’ Cassell has suggested a way for Twitch to fix hype trains, sometimes dubbed “scam trains” by rewarding viewers with something that is more valuable upon completion. Released in January 2020, Twitch introduced The Hype Train – sometimes jokingly referred to as “The Scam Train” – to the platform. The Hype Train is a community-driven challenge that is kicked off during an influx of donations and subscriptions to a streamer based on a threshold set. Viewers can participate and help try to fill the Hype-o-Meter which goes up to five tiers by using Bits, subscribing, and gifting subs. With each tier hit, participants will receive emotes to use in chat at the end of the goal. However, as pointed out by CohhCarnage, the Hype Train doesn’t provide much value to the viewers. In a tweet on January 6, the veteran streamer CohhCarnage, who began his career on Twitch in 2013, gave suggestions on how the platform can fix the Hype Train. “Hype Trains are jokingly called Scam Trains on Twitch because viewers get nothing from them,” claimed CohhCarnage. “The current emotes provided are not wanted or used.” The streamer continued, requesting that streamers get to upload five custom emotes that can be unlocked by viewers: “Let us put 5 custom emotes in there. Everyone in the channel gets them unlocked with the levels for 24 hours. Huge win for everyone.” Hype Trains are jokingly called Scam Trains on Twitch because viewers get nothing from them. The current emotes provided are not wanted or used. Let us put 5 custom emotes in there. Everyone in channel gets them unlocked with the levels for 24 hours. Huge win for everyone. 👍 — Cohh Carnage (@CohhCarnage) January 6, 2022 CohhCarnage continued in another tweet backing up that everybody wins if Twitch makes the change: “Viewers will get 5 emotes for a while just for being there and enjoying the show. Partners will get 5 more emote slots (which every partner wants).” “Twitch gets more money as everyone will want to turn on their trains and get them used to get out the emotes. Everybody wins.” Viewers will get 5 emotes for a while just for being there and enjoying the show. Partners will get 5 more emote slots (which every partner wants). Twitch gets more money as everyone will want to turn on their trains and get them used to get out the emotes. Everybody wins. — Cohh Carnage (@CohhCarnage) January 6, 2022 Fans are generally on board with the proposed idea: “This is a really good idea,” said one follower, with another fan agreeing, “that would be nice.” Cohh’s suggestion has not received a public response from Twitch as of yet, but given how open the platform is to ideas by viewers and streamers alike, it could be a possible and positive change we see in the future for the Hype Trains.

CohhCarnage leads boycott of Tripwire titles after controversial Twitter thread CohhCarnage / TripwireTwitch streamer Ben ‘CohhCarnage’ Cassell is leading a boycott against Tripwire Interactive — the makers of Killing Floor and Maneater — after their president tweeted out in support of the new Texas abortion laws. Tripwire Interactive, the video game developers who made Killing Floor and Maneater and published Chivalry 2, have been thrown into the spotlight after their president, John Gibson, professed his support of the controversial new Texas laws banning abortion after six weeks. “Proud of the US Supreme Court affirming the Texas law banning abortion for babies with a heartbeat,” he wrote. “I don’t get political often. Yet with so many vocal peers on the other side of this issue, I felt it was important to go on the record as a pro-life game developer.” Proud of #USSupremeCourt affirming the Texas law banning abortion for babies with a heartbeat. As an entertainer I don’t get political often. Yet with so many vocal peers on the other side of this issue, I felt it was important to go on the record as a pro-life game developer. — John Gibson (@RammJaeger) September 4, 2021 His post has blown up on the internet. And not only has the company been losing partners because of it, but CohhCarnage is leading a boycott against them. “So sorry for the folks at Tripwire Interaction who have to have this person as their leader. Doubly so for the people at Chivalry and Torn Banner Studios who chose to make someone like this their publisher,” he said. “I’ll be stepping away from these games and won’t support that company.” Oh… oh wow. So sorry for the folks at @TripwireInt who have to have this person as their leader. Doubly so for people like @ChivalryGame & @TornBanner who choose to make someone like this their publisher. I’ll be stepping away from these games and won’t support that company. https://t.co/t36KiJLEB0 — Cohh Carnage (@CohhCarnage) September 5, 2021 CohhCarnage followed it up with another tweet saying he believes their collaborators and partners have probably been “blindsided” by the president’s tweet as much as anyone else. And it turned out to be true in not one but two instances. The president has since stepped down from the company. “His comments disregarded the values of our whole team, our partners, and much of our broader community,” said a representative from Tripwire Interactive.

CohhCarnage explains why he’s baffled by Starfield vs Cyberpunk comparisons CD Projekt Red / Twitch: CohhCarnage / Bethesda SoftworksTwitch streamer CohhCarnage has weighed in on the Starfield vs Cyberpunk 2077 debate, saying that he “can’t believe” the debate even exists. Starfield has been one of 2023’s hottest releases along with Baldur’s Gate 3, improving upon Bethesda’s sandbox features while retaining fan-favorite aspects — like the notorious bucket-on-head glitch, which was originally introduced in Skyrim. Cyberpunk 2077 was also another game to have fans as hyped as Starfield’s release, despite receiving shaky reviews after its initial launch. However, fans of both games haven’t been able to help but compare the two, with popular streamers like CohhCarnage weighing in on the debate. CohhCarnage shocked at Starfield & Cyberpunk comparisons The streamer was shocked that fans were comparing the two games. “I still can’t believe that people even mention this,” said CohhCarnage. “Don’t get me wrong, I like, I like Starfield. I like it. But there was this weird discussion going on.” He turned toward the green screen behind him. Then, In a melodramatic gesture to the Cyberpunk 2077 gameplay behind him, showing the picturesque cityscape, he sarcastically asked, “really? Starfield is better than that?” Cyberpunk 2077 wasn’t the most loved game at launch, with CD Projekt Red thinking “it became cool to dislike it,” but Starfield has enjoyed more positive release reviews from both fans and critics, with Dexerto calling it “A shining star threatening to become a black hole.”

CohhCarnage, Dodger, more leave OPG after CEO sexual harassment claims Twitch: cohhcarnage / Instagram: Dexbonus / OPGDozens of content creators, including Brooke ‘Dodger’ Thorne and Twitch council member Ben ‘CohhCarnage’ Cassell, have left the Online Performers Group (OPG) after allegations of sexual harassment were leveled against the company’s former chief executive officer Omeed Dariani. Streamer management group Online Performers Group has come under fire, after CEO Omeed Dariani was accused of sexually harassing content creators in the gaming sphere. He has since stood down from the company, and dozens of streamers have cut ties — including Twitch Safety Council member CohhCarnage, and Dodger. Allegations of harassment became public on June 20, when Overwatch Community Development Lead Molly Ayala opened up about her experiences with Dariani. The OPG CEO, with Sony during the time of the alleged harassment back in 2014, coerced Ayala into sleeping with him in fear of being “blacklisted” in the gaming community. It wasn’t an isolated case according to Ayala, who also referenced another incident in 2015. “You were being manipulative to a young woman who looked up to you. I was scared of your power in the industry,” she said. “I didn’t want to be blacklisted from reaching my dreams.” My experience with Omeed Dariani. Read: https://t.co/rU8ZoGLCiF — molly fender ayala (@ItsMeMollyO) June 21, 2020 Dariani didn’t deny the allegations, instead posting on Twitter that he would be stepping down from OPG. He stated that he hoped that streamers would continue to remain under the management’s banner, and that he believed in recognizing “every accusation.” “OPG is a special company. It has created opportunity where none existed before. The talented women and men who work there pour their hearts into it daily. Give them a chance. Please don’t destroy it because you’re angry at me,” he said. “I stand by the values of OPG. I recognize that I have made mistakes, big ones. I recognize that I am not innocent and have contributed, and it is my mission and the mission of OPG to acknowledge and responsibly address every instance and accusation of harassment.” https://twitter.com/Omeed/status/1274841329286017024 OPG has 73 clients listed on their website, including rapper T-Pain, metal band Dragonforce, Sweet Anita, and more. Of those 73, 50 have either terminated their current contract with OPG, effective immediately, or publicly noted their intent to leave within the next 30 days. Another few have stated they are going to take some time off before making their decision. “I have been with OPG since their inception and was their first client. This is not a decision I make lightly. My professional life is tied to the company and this will have a lasting impact on my career,” said CohhCarnage. “I stand up for equality, fairness and doing the right thing. I’ve made my career trying to propagate good vibes in a gaming environment and now it’s time for me to practice what I preach.” I am leaving @OP_Group. I stand up for equality, fairness and doing the right thing. I’ve made my career trying to propagate good vibes in a gaming environment and now its time for me to practice what I preach. My contact email has been updated in my bio. — Cohh Carnage (@CohhCarnage) June 21, 2020 The move comes after dozens of other content creators across Twitch and the wider gaming sphere were accused of harassing various members of the community. This includes Tom ‘ProSyndicate’ Casell, ‘SayNoToRage’, and CSGO caster Henry ‘HenryG’ Greer. Twitch has “committed to working to make the streaming community safe for everyone,” including working with “law enforcement where applicable.”

CohhCarnage disappointed in The Game Award’s “disrespectful” streamer ads Millions of viewers tuned in to The Game Awards 2021 and streamers everywhere were invited to co-stream the event. However, CohhCarnage is one of many streamers who felt disrespected by the event’s advertisements. The Game Awards is arguably gaming’s most anticipated annual event. While E3 and other large gameshows are geared solely towards big reveals, The Game Awards is a hybrid reward and reveal show. Inevitably, the live show can’t possibly live up to the hype that Geoff Keighly builds weeks beforehand. Despite the reveal of some incredible games, The Game Award 2021 left many viewers and streamers disappointed. One of the most vocal streamers was CohhCarnage. He wasn’t disappointed in the overall content but felt disrespected by the number of ads asking his streamers to go to their channels instead. CohhCarnage feels “disrespected” by Game Awards During a stream where Cohh recapped what was revealed at The Game Awards, he shared his feelings regarding the live show’s ads. According to Cohh, there were 4 to 5 ads throughout the show that advertised co-streams on other channels. Cohh stated, “It was incredibly disheartening and felt relatively disrespectful to be invited to watch a show on my Twitch channel, and then multiple times have advertisements taking up the show of the show basically asking my audience to go watch another Twitch stream.” He also stated that he felt these ads were “cheapening the experience”. Once again, Cohh expressed that he felt disrespected as his co-stream was a way of helping Geoff Keighly reach a broader audience. Cohh wasn’t the only streamer who felt these ads were disrespectful. AvoidingThePuddle made various similar comments during his co-stream, and Sodapoppin called the show “the biggest waste of my three hours”. On top of the streamer ads, The Game Awards also features a Content Creator of the Year award. This award is essentially a free advertisement for a content creator, but even this year’s winner Dream felt like someone else should have won. For more Game Awards, check out every award winner and game reveal from this year’s show, and stay tuned for more news!

Cohh Carnage slams “lame” ad using his family photo without permission Twitch streamers take opportunities to advertise products to their audiences all the time, but lines are crossed when their likeness gets used with permission, and that’s exactly what happened to Cohh Carnage. Cohh Carnage is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch, boasting 1.2 million followers and attracting thousands of viewers each time he goes live. Unfortunately, with such levels of popularity, there is a risk of individuals or companies misusing a streamer’s content. A blog that focuses on tips for lowering credit card debt, among other financial advice, appears to have used Cohh’s baby announcement as a way to advertise their article. To make things even worse, the site erased the message about his family’s son and replaced it with a message about becoming debt-free, as though Carnage himself had written it. “Somebody sat down, erased the message on this sign that said we were having our second son, Kai, then put in some fake advertisement for their blog or whatever,” he tweeted. “All, of course, without consent or permission. I tell ya, man. Dark times. How lame can people be.” Somebody sat down, erased the message on this sign that said we were having our second son, Kai, then put in some fake advertisement for their blog or whatever. All, of course, without consent or permission. I tell ya, man. Dark times. How lame can people be. https://t.co/3WykzTtAqo — Cohh Carnage (@CohhCarnage) January 5, 2020 This isn’t the first time we’ve seen something like this happen, with similar incidents with other streamers in the past. Back in November 2019, the online retailer Newegg ran an ad for a chair that featured a streamer who looked a lot like Ben ‘DrLupo’ Lupo, except that it wasn’t an exact match. Casually scrolling on Newegg and I stumble across a gaming chair and they faked a @DrLupo picture for their product. 🧐 pic.twitter.com/uLnhPvgQWX — Tyler (@TylerKinz) November 30, 2019 Unless noticed by a fan, these ads can easily slip under the radar and to many unsuspecting people, they won’t even realize or consider who is in the images. OP Group, Cohh’s management team, said this sort of thing happens all too often and that they are in the process of handling it. While this might not seem like too big of a deal on the surface, it can end up being very damaging. A fan could see this ad, believe that Cohh himself believes in it, and be misled into clicking the link, and possibly paying for a product or service. It sounds like this particular situation is going to be taken care of shortly, but that doesn’t mean it won’t pop up again with a different streamer in the future.

Coheed and Cambria singer wants to make band’s music safe for Twitch streams Instagram: ClaudioPSanchezCoheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez has revealed that he hopes to make the band’s music safe for Twitch streams in the future. Since 2001, Coheed and Cambria has been one of the most popular progressive rock bands with songs spanning 10 albums — their most recent being Vaxis II, which was released in June 2022. Outside of creating music, the band’s frontman Claudio Sanchez has been a bit of a Twitch streamer, amassing over 13k followers since April 2020. As Twitch gains popularity with musicians like Claudio, Fans are left to wonder whether or not they can play their music on stream without the risk of DMCA strikes. During a recent interview with The Washington Post, Claudio updated fans on his stance towards fans playing their favorite Coheed and Cambria songs on stream. Claudio Sanchez wants to make Coheed songs safe for Twitch During the interview, Claudio revealed that potential DMCA issues stemming from playing licensed music are one of the reasons why he deletes his Twitch VOD after streaming. Sanchez also added that he’s interested in making Coheed’s extensive library available for streamers to safely play during their broadcast, even going as far as saying: “I think at some point, that’ll probably become a reality.” Currently, Twitch creators cannot play any licensed music on stream without risking a DMCA strike that can cause anything from the removal of your VOD or clip, all the way to causing your channel to receive a ban. If a band as big as Coheed and Cambria were able to make their music safe for Twitch broadcasters around the world, it may lead the way to more bands following suit — which would be huge for the platform.

Coffeezilla slams FaZe Kay for “scapegoating” Sam Pepper in SaveTheKids crypto scam Twitter, @coffeebreak_YT / YouTube, KayLess than two weeks after Frazier Kay released his video titled “What Really Happened With SaveTheKids,” Coffeezilla has fact-checked some of Kay’s comments and released a video of his own. Shortly after promoting a charity altcoin called ‘SaveTheKids’, it became apparent that certain influencers were using the coin for their own advantage. Among those influencers were FaZe members Kay, Jarvis, Nikan, and Teeqo who were swiftly kicked and suspended from the popular gaming organization. Just over a month after being removed from FaZe, Frazier Kay uploaded a response video on his YouTube channel, in which he proceeds to blame ex-FaZe employee Sam Pepper for everything bad that happened with the coin – despite evidence that he owned and sold the SaveTheKids coin at launch. Coffeezilla debunking claims by Frazier Kay In a video posted on August 23, titled: “CONFRONTING Frazier Kay on Save The Kids”, Coffeezilla sets himself in a police-style interview room asking an edited-in Kay questions regarding his video. He claims to have tons of evidence that Kay is a big part of the SaveTheKids scam, stating that Kay has thousands of dollars wrapped into hundreds of different types of coins, which would disprove the content creators’ claims of not knowing anything about crypto. Referencing Kay’s statement that he is not a crypto mastermind and he trusted other people too much, Coffeezilla added: “That’s absolute bulls***. You can’t just scapegoat Sam Pepper. Don’t get me wrong, he’s a bad dude. But let’s be honest, you’re looking pretty bad too. You were an ambassador of a kid’s charity coin and sold it within 24 hours.” Continuing the ‘interview’ with Kay, the YouTuber starts to fact-check Frazier’s video. He brings up a crypto wallet that Kay had said belonged to Sam Pepper, and instead tracked it down to a Twitter user by the name of “BoinkBoink,” showing a screenshot of the user posting his wallet on Twitter. Coffeezilla also notes the SaveTheKids presale list, a list where Frazier Kay had claimed all the wallets belonged to Sam Pepper. Kay claims none of these names exist, showing a short video of him searching the name “pronos333” on Twitter. In response back to the former FaZe star’s claim, Coffeezilla explains that not only was Kay wrong about the list belonging to Sam — the users on the list were from Telegram. (Full video can be viewed below) Coffeezilla responds to Kay’s claims of innocence After trying to debunk almost all of Kay’s claims, Coffeezilla noted that he is not defending Sam Pepper. In an older video, Coffeezilla revealed all of the evidence that he had at the time showing Kay was allegedly guilty in the scam. With Frazier’s response video, however, the investigative reporter felt that he needed to uncover some more information. In the former FaZe Clan member’s response video regarding SaveTheKids, he shares four crypto wallets on screen. Coffeezilla researched those wallets and said he found one that had quite a bit of crypto in it — over 22 million SaveTheKids tokens. This makes him the holder of the largest balance of the SaveTheKids token at launch. He says Kay had the most SaveTheKids tokens when it was released, so Coffee decided to research when both Frazier Kay and Sam Pepper had sold their share of the tokens. He goes on to say Frazier Kay sold his shares 30 minutes before Sam Pepper. Coffeezilla has uploaded several videos with potential evidence that the former FaZe Clan member may be guilty, among others.

Coffeezilla says Trainwreck “glamorizes” gambling despite claims he doesn’t YouTube: CoffeezillaYouTuber Coffeezilla has explained how he feels Trainwreck “glamorizes” gambling despite the Twitch star claiming he doesn’t do so. Over the last year or so, popular Twitch streamer Trainwreck has become the top gambling streamer on the platform. Train has made several claims that he doesn’t “glamorize” gambling, as he constantly shows how much money he continuously loses and has a disclaimer at the top of his stream that warns people to not gamble. However, YouTuber Coffeezilla believes it’s not as simple as Train thinks — and explained why in a recent video upload. Coffeezilla explains how Trainwreck “glamorizes” gambling In the video, Coffee explains his recent interaction with Trainwreck after the Twitch star revealed he has been paid $360,000,000 for 16 months of gambling streams. In a quote retweet of the clip going around on Twitter, Coffeezilla called Train a “dirtbag” as he glamorizes gambling to his viewers, to which Train replied that he doesn’t. “This is where I think as a streamer, no matter how ‘based’ you are… you can’t help but glamorize it [while streaming 16 hours a day],” Coffee explained. “The opposite of not glamorizing something is being realistic, and showing the reality of gambling would involve Train gambling for about 10 seconds at $1,000 a spin, and run out of money.” (Topic starts at 5:24) He continued: “Instead, he gets to gamble 16 hours a day or eight hours a day, whatever he does, and he makes millions of dollars. That is a glamorous picture of gambling.” At the time of writing, Trainwreck hasn’t responded to Coffee’s comments — but we’ll be sure to update if he does. In the meantime, head over to our entertainment section and check out more news.

Coffeezilla says Logan Paul’s $1.3M plan for CryptoZoo does “nothing” for victims YouTube: CoffeezillaCoffeezilla has explained why he thinks Logan Paul’s 1.3 million dollar CryptoZoo refund plan does “nothing” for most victims of his “scam.” At the end of 2022, YouTube investigator Coffeezilla uploaded a three-part series about Logan Paul’s project ‘CryptoZoo’ — quickly causing a rift between the two influencers. Paul was quick to fire back at Coffeezilla, threatening legal action in a video, as well as on his Impaulsive podcast, just days before apologizing to Coffee and revealing his $1.3M refund program for CryptoZoo investors. But now, the YouTuber has revealed why he thinks the refund plan does “nothing” for most victims of the alleged scam. Coffeezilla says why Logan Pauls refund plan does “nothing” On January 18, Coffeezilla shared his thoughts about Logan Paul’s apology video, making sure to give the influencer some credit before diving into it further. “I don’t wanna minimize [the fact Logan is offering refunds] in this video, I just do wanna put that in context, because 1.3 million dollars is a lot of money,” he explained. “Unfortunately, the scam was much bigger than 1.3 million dollars so the fact is, most victims are not going to be made whole by this plan.” He went on to reiterate that according to his investigation, over 7.7 million dollars was stolen by Logan’s team. “This refund does nothing for those victims. It doesn’t even apply to the holder of Zoo coins at all, you get nothing if you bought in-game currency. This refund only applies to current egg holders,” he added. (Topic starts at 3:05 in the video) He went on to explain that although Logan is offering egg holders a refund at the mint price, the value of crypto has also tanked. Coffeezilla explained: “Crypto has crashed. A lot. Even though people spent 2.5 million on these eggs, in order to refund all these holders at the mint price it only costs 1.3 million dollars of today’s money.” According to the video, Coffee is going to continue paying attention to the situation and plans to help make sure Logan actually fulfills his promises in the future — even if they’re not perfect.

Coffeezilla says Logan Paul still hasn’t refunded CryptoZoo NFTs on Joe Rogan podcast YouTube: PowerfulJREWhile guest-starring on Joe Rogans Podcast, Coffeezilla claimed that Logan Paul still hasn’t refunded CryptoZoo NFTs despite a promise to do so in January 2023. At the end of 2022, YouTube investigator Coffeezilla released a series of videos surrounding Logan Paul’s alleged crypto scam, CryptoZoo. After a bit of back and forth with Coffeezilla, Logan issued an apology alongside a three-step program to make things right with investors, including offering refunds for the CryptoZoo NFTs. While guest starring on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Coffeezilla said that Logan Paul has yet to fulfill any of his promises. Logan Paul still hasn’t refunded CryptoZoo NFTs according to Coffeezilla Coffeezilla was explaining the CryptoZoo situation on Joe Rogan’s podcast on March 7 when he shared his latest update about how Logan is handling the program so far. “He hasn’t refunded the NFTs. I’ve actually reached out to him twice. He said he was gonna do it. After he said he was gonna do it, he’s posted nothing — there’s no way to get a refund,” he explained. “It’s almost been two months now, and there’s been nothing. He said he was gonna refund people, and it’s been radio silence.” (Topic starts at 5:20 in the video) Coffeezilla also mentioned that all he wants from Logan and his team is a bit of accountability and for them to follow through with their promises. Logan hasn’t responded to the comments made by Coffee during the podcast, but we’ll be sure to update you if he does. In the meantime, head over to our entertainment section for more news and other viral stories.

Coffeezilla says he tricked Dillon Danis into sharing “scam” NFT project YouTube: Coffeezilla/Instagram: DillonDanisYouTuber Coffeezilla says that he tricked Dillion Danis into sharing a “scam” in a now-deleted tweet that linked users to a website showing Danis’ past crypto promotions and their current value. Over the last few years, Coffeezilla has made a name for himself as the top YouTube investigator in regard to various crypto ‘scams’ from influencers around the world. Most recently, he published a series of videos discussing what he found regarding Logan Paul’s CryptoZoo project which led to Logan apologizing. On February 3, 2023, Coffee posted on Twitter saying that he managed to trick Bellator MMA fighter Dillon Danis into posting a fake project link that led fans to a web page detailing all of his past “scams.” Coffeezilla says he tricked Dillon Danis into posting fake NFT link In his tweet, Coffeezilla revealed that he and his team tricked Dillon Danis into promoting the fake NFT project. “We paid him $1,000 to post. He didn’t disclose it was an ad, and posted copy that literally spells out SCAM,” he said. In Dillion’s now-deleted tweet, he said: Check this out! SourzNFT Candies are Moonbound.” The first letter of the last four words of his post is what spells out the word ‘scam.” The link that his team gave Danis to post gave users the option to mint, but instead linked them to a page showing Dillon’s past crypto projects that he promoted for money. “The entire project is fake, and if you “Mint it”, it takes you to a website devoted to all the scams he’s done in the past,” he said in a tweet. The entire project is fake, and if you “Mint it”, it takes you to website devoted to all the scams he’s done in the past. https://t.co/6WAfHPhp9y pic.twitter.com/qrfFTsY3Vl — Coffeezilla (@coffeebreak_YT) February 3, 2023 At the time of writing, Danis hasn’t commented on the situation. If he does, we’ll be sure to update this article. Danis has been quite popular over the last few months. Most recently, he was set to fight KSI on January 14 but pulled out at the last minute.

Coffeezilla makes YouTube Rewind 2021 parody but it’s all YouTuber scams YouTube: CoffeezillaNotorious internet sleuth and YouTube detective Coffeezilla has made his own version of YouTube Rewind 2021 — but it’s all influencer scams. 2021 saw some crazy changes in the stock market, cryptocurrency, and further afield. There were widely-discussed “crypto scams” such as Save the Kids, and Redditors having a huge influence over the stock market with the likes of AMC and Dogecoin. The scams, however, have been a huge talking point online, and Coffeezilla has been one of the main people holding them to account. While YouTube have scrapped YouTube Rewind, saying that YouTube has become “so massive that it is impossible to encapsulate its vastness and diversity within a minutes-long compilation,” Coffeezilla has made his own version of it. Each year, YouTube had previously posted their Rewind video, celebrating the best of the platform over the year, featuring the biggest creators and the iconic moments that define the year. While each year brings a number of different parody videos, Coffeezilla’s put one together in the way he knows best: taking a look at some of the scams he’s exposed over the year. Featuring clips from the Save the Kids scandal with former FaZe member Kay and Sommer Ray, as well as the likes of Logan Paul, SteveWillDoIt, and Adin Ross. Coffeezilla has earned himself over 850k subscribers on YouTube, becoming the go-to for concerns over influencers’ involvement with certain cryptocurrencies, altcoins, or investments in general. Needless to say, he seems pretty proud of his work, and this YouTube Rewind 2021 parody might have been the perfect way to showcase it.

Coffeezilla grills FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried after company crashes Coffeezilla/ Sam Bankman-FriedYouTuber Coffeezilla landed two interviews with the founder of FTX Sam Bankman-Fried, grilling him on a handful of topics regarding how the cryptocurrency exchange company went under. Coffeezilla has become the predominant voice on YouTube when it comes to investigating the world of cryptocurrency. Throughout his journey documenting the crypto world, there’s been one person he’s tried to interview but could never seem to get a hold of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO and founder of FTX. The company made headlines in November 2022 after imploding overnight and declaring bankruptcy. Now, Coffee finally got the opportunity to interview SBF and certainly held his feet to the fire. Coffeezilla interviews FTX founder in Twitter Spaces On December 4, Coffeezilla uploaded a video titled, “I Accidentally Interviewed SBF And He Hated It.” In the video, Coffeezilla interviews Sam two different times during live Twitter Spaces, which were held the day prior. The YouTuber started by going after Fried’s $8 billion budget shortfall, which he claims he and the company “miscalculated,” which led to their collapse. Coffeezilla brought up that he was “skeptical” of SBF’s explanation for the errors, and said that he’d “talked to insiders” from Sam’s other company, Alameda Research, and claimed the anonymous employees laughed when Coffee brought up the idea that Sam wouldn’t know what was going on inside the company. The sources said Sam is “claiming to be stupid now, when (before) he was this genius wunderkind.” The YouTuber then demanded an explanation, to which SBF replied, “I Don’t know what to say. I had a lot going on. I was spread thin and a bit less grounded than I had been before. I lost track of a lot of important things.” Both interviews were cut relatively short, and the video, in its entirety, is just 26 minutes long. Seeing that Bankman has given other outlets extensive interviews, some going beyond the two-hour mark, it seems like he wasn’t interested in being under the microscope of Coffeezill for much longer than he was.

Coffeezilla exposes UK YouTuber Ben Phillips for $12m crypto scam Instagram: BenPhillipsUK/YouTube: CoffeezillaNotorious internet and crypto detective Coffeezilla has exposed UK YouTuber Ben Phillips for a repeated crypto “pump and dump” scam that could have made the influencer around $12m. Ben Phillips has over 4 million subscribers on YouTube and, like many other influencers, has involved himself deeply in the world of cryptocurrency and NFTs. One token that Phillips has regularly shared with followers and spoken about a lot is Safemoon — but this could be exactly where all the problems have come from. According to Coffeezilla’s investigation, Phillips was consistently selling his Safemoon for millions after pumping it through his social channels and watching the price rise up. Starting out as a prankster on Vine, Ben went on to become hugely successful in the YouTube world, amassing millions of followers. As Coffeezilla explained in his YouTube investigation, Ben Phillips became involved with Safemoon back in March 2021, as part of their marketing team. He also once tweeted out his wallet, which was the key for Coffeezilla to conduct his research. Phillips was regularly receiving millions of dollars worth of Safemoon from the deployer, then promoting Safemoon before quickly dumping for thousands of dollars at a time. Coffee found a regular pattern of Phillips posting about holding Safemoon and commending ‘diamond hands’ before turning a quick profit by dumping large amounts from his wallet. He even suggested that whoever was dumping the token should be “hit by a bus” while, per Coffee’s investigations, profiting handsomely off of dumping his own wallet. This guy is an actual clown. While making fun of the person who sold, he was selling.😭 pic.twitter.com/OuxGt8HBWf — Coffeezilla (@coffeebreak_YT) April 13, 2022 According to Coffee’s research, Ben Phillips sold over $16m worth of Safemoon since March 2021, with profits at around $12.15m — enough to buy himself a “top of the fleet” Rolls Royce and charter private jets to Scotland with his girlfriend. Dexerto has reached out to Ben Phillips for comment. We have not received a response at the time of writing.

Coffeezilla explains the downfall of LUNA crypto: “One golden token turned to toilet paper” Youtube: CoffeezillaRenowned internet sleuth and noir crypto-detective ‘Coffeezilla’ has brought his impressive brand of investigation into the catastrophic downfall of LUNA. With billions of dollars in value being wiped out overnight, the complete implosion of LUNA over a 24-hour period has sent waves through the internet. Influencers like KSI have lost mind-blowing amounts of money, while a number of crypto bros have gone from laughing in the face of the poor to trying to defend their misery. In a dark turn of affairs, the subreddit dedicated to LUNA and its followers has pinned a help hotline to the top of its sub for those in need. Reacting to the latest developments, Coffeezilla took a deep dive in his most recent YouTube video titled: ‘How Luna Collapsed,‘ focusing heavily on the actions of Do Kwan, the founder of the TerraForm Labs, the crypto company behind LUNA. top of the LUNA subreddit is now a hotline number. This is turning dark. https://t.co/R2DpNfKEgK pic.twitter.com/V5da1TmBIK — Coffeezilla (@coffeebreak_YT) May 10, 2022 The YouTuber starts his video by announcing “all it took was one market downturn to turn this golden token into digital toilet paper.” Continuing, he points it “In one week Luna has gone from eighty dollars a token, to less than one”. At the time of writing LUNA sits at 2/1000th of a cent per token. After calling out how ‘predictable’ the crash was, Coffeezilla brings up points made in a previous video. Namely that LUNA was based on a Ponzi scheme, and that a collapse of this kind was “predictable.” So predictable that Do Kwan was baited on Twitter into taking a $10 million dollar bet that “LUNA will be lower price in 1 year.” The video pulls apart tweets made by Do Kwan, claiming the founder incentivized the backlash against him by tweeting: “Billionaires in my following, go ahead and see what happens” as a taunt against his doubters. Without the ability to directly blame the incredible demise of LUNA solely on Do Kwan’s shoulders, Coffeezilla explains: “It was this unique combination of arrogance, antagonism, and disregard for criticism that contributed either directly or indirectly to LUNA’s collapse.” The video exposes more of the questionable history behind Do Kwan’s actions, before relating it back to the bigger picture of the billion-dollar bubble. Acknowledging the real-world impact this will have, Coffeezilla continued: “While I hold very little sympathy for Do Kwan’s failure, I do feel bad for all the traders who got swept up in it. [Especially] the regular investors who don’t have millions to spare.’ Closing out the video, Coffeezilla suggested that “we can’t forget about the painful lessons things like LUNA can teach us.” Numbering off the advice “1. Don’t taunt internet billionaires. 2. Don’t build Ponzi schemes. 3. Beware Algorithmic stablecoins.”

Coffeezilla claims Logan Paul’s CryptoZoo refund is a “massive con” YouTube: CoffeezillaLogan Paul finally launched a website to refund CryptoZoo NFT buyers, however, according to YouTuber ‘Coffeezilla’ it’s a “cynical bargaining chip.” American influencer and co-founder of Prime, Logan Paul may have found success with his hydration beverage but is still cleaning up after his previous venture, CryptoZoo. Advertised to investors as a Pokemon-like game with money-making opportunities, Paul was ultimately called out by YouTuber Coffeezilla, who labeled CryptoZoo as the influencer’s “biggest scam.” After much public back and forth between the two content creators, Paul announced a $1.3 million refund program and launched a website to begin returning money into the pockets of his “victims.” However, according to Coffeezilla, even this is a “massive con.” “On the one hand, victims getting money is always great and I’m proud that our investigation led to some real-world consequences, but I can’t pretend that things are fixed or fine for people who entrusted me with their story when that’s just not true,” Coffeezilla said. He went on to explain that, despite there being an estimated $18.5 million in damages resulting from CryptoZoo, Paul’s refund offer is only $2.3 million in total. The refund will also only be made on the condition that “all of the people who spent the last year suing [Paul] for the larger damages drop their case.” “That’s a refund of only 12% to drop 100% of the case that, as far as I can tell, Logan may be losing,” Coffeezilla continued. “Put in this light then this refund starts to look less like a good-faith attempt to make things right and more like a cynical bargaining chip to avoid getting in even more trouble.” On top of this, Coffeezilla points to the one-month claim window and the ‘shocking’ news that the CryptoZoo game will not be released at all; “This is what makes this such a massive con… he’s not even going to release the thing he promised this whole time.” “If he did give a full refund we would all celebrate, me foremost, but will he? Or will he try to dodge responsibility, cheap out, rip his fans off, and void accountability? I think it’s the latter,” Coffeezilla concluded. “Logan Paul is not a hero for doing this or making things right, he’s a serial scammer who’s offering a minority refund as a last-ditch effort to save his wallet and his reputation.” Be sure to check out all the latest entertainment news on our page here.

Coffeezilla calls Stake’s alleged involvement in Kick “embarrassing” YouTube: CoffeezillaYouTuber Coffeezilla has shared his thoughts about Stake.com allegedly being involved in Trainwreck’s streaming platform Kick, calling it “embarrassing” in the process. Since Twitch banned certain gambling websites from being streamed, popular gambling streamer Trainwreck has talked about creating his own streaming platform. This led to the announcement of Kick on December 5, touting it as a “creator first” platform with a 95/5 sub-revenue split, amongst other things. However, it was quickly discovered that Stake.com – a massive crypto gambling website – has a hand in ownership of the platform, and Coffeezilla had a few choice words to say about it. Coffeezilla slams Stake’s alleged involvement in Kick Just hours after Trainwreck announced his involvement with Kick, Coffeezilla shared his thoughts about the platform on Twitter. “Trainwreck’s new platform is owned by— wait for it…. STAKE,” he explained. “I wonder why Train didn’t tell people that.” The YouTuber showed various sources showing that Kick is “a new venture” created by the founders of Easygo and Stake.com. In his tweet thread, Coffee showed a job listing for Senior Game Artist for Easygo on Linkedin that mentions Stake.com’s involvement in the new platform. “Just embarrassing that they’re trying to hide it,” he said.” Another job app from LinkedIn. Just embarrassing that they’re trying to hide it. pic.twitter.com/XzqL7ZKJPA — Coffeezilla (@coffeebreak_YT) December 6, 2022 Judging by the replies to Coffee’s tweets, not everyone is concerned about the online casino’s involvement with the new streaming platform. Many believe that Stake’s involvement with Kick will bring more streamers, with many joining the slots category. Others, however, believe that Train and Kick keeping it hidden while touting it as a “creator first” platform is predatory to its users. It’s unknown whether or not Kick will gain a decent chunk of the live-streaming market, so we’ll have to wait to see how it evolves in the future.

Logan Paul accused of not refunding CryptoZoo victims YT: Coffeezilla / IMPAULSIVEYouTube investigator Coffeezilla has called out Logan Paul for going back on his vow to refund CryptoZoo victims’ money six months after making a $1.8M promise to do so. Right as 2022 was coming to a close, Coffeezilla uploaded a three-part series of videos to his YouTube channel exposing the issues surrounding Logan Paul’s blockchain game, CryptoZoo. After some back and forth, Logan Paul made a promise that he would commit more than $1.8M of his own money to those looking to get a refund for their purchase. On June 29, over six months after Logan made his promise, Coffeezilla called out the influencer for not making any refunds. Coffeezilla calls out Logan Paul for not refunding NFTs Logan Paul posted a video on his Twitter page talking about a marketing stunt for Prime when Coffeezilla quote retweeted it to mention his CryptoZoo promise. “Hey Logan, was promising $1.8 million in refunds to CryptoZoo victims, and 6 months later not paying ‘another class in marketing’?” he said. “Asking for all the people who got scammed by you and the criminals you hired.” In a reply, Coffee seemingly mocked Logan’s marketing: “$1.8M in refunds “for those who do not want to wait”. $0 delivered. Good marketing Logan.” Fans of Coffee quickly took to the replies of his tweet to share their thoughts on the call-out as well. “It’s definitely in there. The “empty promises” section. Make huge promises then forget them and never talk about it again so people forget,” one user replied. Another said: “This whole thing is so weird because he can afford it for SURE. How is this not like a boom refund and just be over with it?!?” “Ooooo i am so ready to spectate more drama on Twitter,” a third viewer said. Logan has yet to respond to Coffeezilla, but we’ll be sure to update you if he does. In the meantime, head over to our entertainment section for more news.

Coffeezilla accuses Jake Paul of $2m crypto & NFT “scams” YouTube: Coffeezilla/Instagram: jakepaulNotorious YouTube sleuth Coffeezilla has accused Jake Paul of using crypto and NFTs to scam fans for a sum amounting to over $2m. Coffeezilla has worked to expose countless top YouTubers and influencers for their shady dealings on the blockchain. Most notably, perhaps, was his work to showcase the ‘Save the Kids’ scam that involved the likes of former FaZe members Kay and Jarvis, Ricegum, Sommer Ray, and more. While he’s spoken about Jake Paul in the past, he’s now highlighted all of the ways Jake has apparently scammed his fans, with various NFT dealings including one that many — Coffeezilla himself included — defined simply as a rug pull. While Jake is already being sued for his involvement with Safemoon, Coffeezilla has done some digging and says there’s a lot more than meets the eye. On top of the ‘Stickdix’ NFT that Jake made approximately $1.5m from before the project seemed to have shut down, Coffee looked at some of the other activity on the ‘Problem Child’ NFT wallet that is presumably owned by Jake. That included the ‘MILF’ token and ‘YUMMY’, both of which paid out to the Problem Child wallet for over $300,000. As Coffee explained, every time Jake got paid out for promoting whichever new token or NFT he was paid for, he would make a new wallet but send everything to his original one, leaving an easily-traceable link. In total, Coffeezilla claims Jake made money from the following projects or tokens: Sacred Devils NFT: $139k – StickDix NFT: $1.56m – Safemoon: $190k – $MILF Token: $50k – $YUMMY Token: $300k – Overall, Coffeezilla claims that a large part of the problem is the younger Paul brother failing to disclose that these were ads, which could be looked at unfavorably by the SEC, as he says Jake seemingly scammed his fans and followers out of a total of $2,232,995.02.

Cody Ko slams YouTube for showing nothing but Tiktok stars on top of trending page Cody Ko / Dixie D’Amelio YouTubeYouTuber Cody Michael Kolodziejzyk, known as Cody Ko, took aim at the video hosting platform for highlighting a spree of content on its trending page exclusively promoting TikTok stars like Charli & Dixie D’Amelio, Noah Beck, Larray, Chase Hudson, and more. While there’s been a slew of new personalities rising through the ranks of TikTok, some of the biggest names have been making the most of their minute of fame by branching to other forms of content. The D’Amelio sisters, for example, have been under the wing of YouTube veteran James Charles, and each have been featuring on collabs or trendy challenges for the last few months. As big as these people have become, Cody Ko thought it was kind of funny how YouTube’s curated Trending page featured some of the biggest players on TikTok – a rising competitor in the social media sphere. nice to see the youtube trending page promoting different types of content! pic.twitter.com/jYs6IoLXdG — codyko (@codyko) December 23, 2020 “Nice to see the YouTube trending page promoting different types of content!” Cody Ko said in disbelief, seeing how every video was essentially a different segment of the same band of content creators. The screenshot he included has a series of holiday related content featuring the same band of TikTokkers with videos of them on respective channels. While it makes sense that the rotating faces of the same six creators would trend with each other, Cody Ko found it humorous that YouTube would spotlight them so heavily on purpose. “I’m not mad, lol. I just think it’s funny. Also the trending page is curated by people that work at YouTube,” Cody Ko said in response to someone that suggested the YouTube algorithm had something to do with the list of videos. im not mad lol just think its funny. also the trending page is curated by ppl that work at youtube https://t.co/NVKWa40YNz — codyko (@codyko) December 23, 2020 According to YouTube’s help page on the Trending page, the company tries to feature at least half of the videos on it from people who are primarily creating content for YouTuber in most major markets. Though there’s about 50 videos in the active Trending page, most of the top 10 on the list features the Best Friends that includes Charles, the D’Amelio sisters, etc. While those creators bring in a ton of views on their own, there’s been some criticism about YouTube showing these viral personalities on Trending instead of up-and-coming talent on the platform.

Cody Ko shames influencers for “scamming” followers into cryptocurrencies YouTube, Cody KoIn the wake of relentless drama and intrigue surrounding crypto, influencer Cody Ko has called out fellow celebrities for exploiting their fans to secure easy cash in ‘pump-and-dump’ schemes. Dubbing it “the new influencer scam” and likening it to the rise (and fall) of NFTs, Cody Ko thinks celebrities are abusing their fame to make quick bucks off of crypto-hungry followers. No one wants to miss out on the next Bitcoin or Dogecoin, and that’s exactly what Ko believes influencers are preying on. Past Elon Musk, whose prominence has shifted the tides of cryptocurrencies — especially Dogecoin — on numerous occasions, Ko believes others are “scamming” their audiences. In an extensive YouTube video, the former Vine star, current YouTuber and all-around internet personality decided to lambast all social media figures engaged in suspicious crypto financial advice. And, above all else, he’s most concerned about those prefacing their recommendations with “not financial advice” disclaimers. While Ko acknowledges the merits of crypto and has no qualms with Bitcoin or even the ‘anti-crypto,’ newly legitimized Dogecoin, he does have reservations. To summarize his concerns, the YouTuber thinks that other influencers are promoting riskier currencies, knowing full well that they can afford the risks and make a quick buck in the process. This is “shady” behavior that he believes is ‘ripping off’ and “scamming” susceptible followers — who likely don’t have the same financial safety nets. One example Ko uses is Barstool’s Dave Portnoy, who encouraged people to buy Safemoon while cautioning that he wasn’t technically giving financial advice. Ko doesn’t believe the “not financial advice” argument won’t stand up in court should the SEC (in his eyes, rightly) intervene. And the point is reasonable. Cryptocurrencies present novel territory, as celebrities can instantly manipulate the market and boost value simply by using their platform to talk (or just meme) about their current crypto of choice. In the Portnoy example, Safemoon immediately jumped in price after he essentially advertised it and told fans that he had pumped $40,000 into the cryptocurrency. Even if the Barstool founder didn’t believe in Safemoon’s actual longevity, he could easily buy a lot, talk about it a bunch, and then immediately sell for an enormous profit — all at the expense of followers who bought in and drove its value higher. For Ko, this behavior by influencers is a misuse of their influence. He’s a fan of cryptocurrencies, but not of celebrities using crypto to exploit their fans.

Cody Ko responds to Dobre Brother’s fight challenge for ‘cyberbullying’ YouTuber Cody Ko has been called out for “cyberbullying” by the Dobre Brothers, and has responded to their challenge of a boxing fight. This follows previous accusations of “cyber bullying” from Jake Paul. Cody Ko is a comedian and commentary YouTuber, with over 4 million subscribers. Many of his videos mock fellow YouTubers, all in the name of good fun, but some of these channels have taken it harder than others. Jake Paul infamously confronted Cody in person, labelling him a ‘cyberbully’ for making fun of his videos. Fans took Cody’s side though, with Jake’s video of the encounter getting 696,000 dislikes. The Dobre Brothers, who Cody Ko has made a number of videos on, clearly didn’t learn from Jake Paul’s error, and have called out Ko for cyberbullying them, and even challenged him to a fight. One of the brothers, Marcus, says “all of us are being bullied by this kid named Cody Ko. He’s just a bad person.” Another, Darius, agrees, “Yeh, this kid is honestly annoying […] He’s a small YouTuber, who we came across, who is making a really big living making fun of us.” Some fans pointed out that it was odd to call Cody Ko a ‘small YouTuber’, given he has almost double the subscribers of Cyrus’s own channel – the brother who he had mocked and who challenged him to the fight. Predictably, like Jake Paul’s, the video has been inundated with dislikes. Cody Ko responds to Dobre Brothers Cody himself did respond to the challenge, but made it quick, and opted not to react directly the video addressing him. He simply said he would not agree to the fight, because he is “built like a croissant”, and didn’t want to roast their video because “they clearly feel some type of way about the fact that I’ve made videos about them.” However, he joked that he was “changed man” because of the Dobre Brother’s emphasis on ‘spreading positivity’, before proceeding to react to many of the hateful comments that their fans had sent his way. It’s safe to assume that the fight will not go ahead, so we’ll never see if Cyrus does “bring meaning” to Cody’s last name by “KOing” him. Boxing has become the go-to solution for YouTube rivalries, ever since KSI and Joe Weller first stepped into the ring. This was followed by KSI facing off against Logan Paul in two bouts, after the first ended in a draw. There’s more YouTube boxing on the horizon too, as Jake Paul is set to take on AnEsonGib on January 30.

Cody Ko latest to hit out at YouTube’s copyright system YouTube’s new copyright policy has angered plenty of creators on the platform, with many claiming there videos are being removed for dubious reasons. Star YouTuber Cody Ko is the latest to criticise the video platform, releasing a new video that detailed his own struggles with the copyright rules. Read More: Twitch Streamer correctly predicts her own ban after twerking “In the past two weeks, two of my videos have been taken down,” started Cody. He explained which video was removed for copyright, which involved footage from a Russian channel making content for children. “I appealed [the copyright removal], because my use of the content definitely falls under fair use.” Cody Ko lost the appeal, explaining the YouTube’s appeal process simply asks the copyright holder if they made a mistake. A second appeal involving a neutral third-party can be used, but YouTube can strike a channel if the second appeal also fails. “It’s a bummer. I like that video, but it’s not worth a strike on my channel so I’m just going to let this one be,” explained Cody. 800He also had one of his most popular videos removed for allegedly promoting a dangerous activity with a minor. The video in question featured minors vaping and YouTube striked Cody Ko’s channel for it. “This is not anybody in the video’s fault… this is clearly people who watched the video and didn’t understand we were showing vaping in a negative light,” said the YouTuber. To see Cody Ko’s full thoughts on YouTube’s actions, you can check out the full video below.

CodeMiko unveils new jaw-dropping VTuber model in Unreal Engine 5 “IRL stream” Twitch: CodeMikoCodeMiko has unveiled a new jaw-dropping VTuber model rendered in Unreal Engine 5, all done during a simulated “IRL stream”. If there is one streamer you can count on to push the boundaries of motion capture technology for VTubing, it’s CodeMiko. From her hyper-realistic models to her impressively accurate motion capture, she’s been an innovator from the beginning. Naturally, now that devs have steadily gotten their hands on Unreal Engine 5, it was only time until CodeMiko created a VTuber in the latest edition of the game engine. Revealed over two streams, she showcased her new VTuber model created in Unreal Engine 5, all shown off in an “IRL stream” in a virtual jungle. “This is an Unreal Engine 5 demo showing off how far we can get with VTuber streaming using the tech that’s available today!” wrote CodeMiko in her tweet showing off the stream highlights. In the clips and streams, we can see how far she’s able to take Vtuber technology with UE5. She showed off the real-time motion capture technology, how she was able to easily move around the virtual jungle, and the jaw-dropping beauty of the renders throughout. This was of course all done in an “IRL stream” where she took a tour around the virtual jungle, observing simulated lions, elephants, and an impressive kaleidoscope of butterflies flying around the locale. Not only was her environment impressive, some of the camera angles were also shockingly true to life as for how many IRL streams look like, with shots that are akin to vlogs. Albeit without the shakiness of a real person’s hand. Despite being a simulated “IRL stream”, CodeMiko showed off the various wacky things she could pull off with the model and the environment, such as randomly putting her model in a swamp and drowning them.

CodeMiko reveals TikToker tried to break into her home and threw rocks at JustaMinx Twitch: CodeMikoPopular VTuber CodeMiko has shared the “scary” story of how her home was broken into by a TikToker who attacked her and her housemates with rocks. Streamers can be all smiles in front of the camera. However, there can be some distressing instances behind the scenes and in the safety of their own home which can leave them scared for their lives. Many streamers have shared their terrifying stories of their homes being invaded. If not by an intruder, by an armed Police SWAT team. Twitch star CodeMiko has shared the traumatic ordeal of having a stranger invade her home who then attempted to assault her housemates. CodeMiko’s home broken into by TikToker On June 6, CodeMiko revealed that a stranger attempted to break into her home during the night. The unidentified TikToker then went on to insist that he formerly owned the house. “A TikToker (stranger to us) tried to get into our home,” CodeMiko tweeted. “When denied he threw a big rock at Minx and Lewis […] I can’t believe the entitlement of some influencers. He tried to get into our house and his reasoning was because he used to live here.” CodeMiko currently lives in an all-female content house launched by Envy Gaming back in January 2022. Her fellow creators JustAMinx, producer Lewis, as well as Alexandra and Andrea Botez also reside in the large LA home. A tiktoker(stranger to us) tried to get into our home, when denied he threw a big rock at Minx and Lewis (thank god missed them) I can’t believe the entitlement of some influencers. He tried to get into our house and his reasoning was because he used to live here. — CodeMiko (@codemiko) June 6, 2022 It’s not clear yet whether the Botez sisters were around at the time of the break-in. However, CodeMiko confirmed JustAMinx was present and nearly assaulted by the unnamed TikToker with a “large rock.” Fans quickly expressed their horror at the story and sent their well-wishes to CodeMiko and the other Epic House occupants. Thankfully, no one was hurt following the incident. Although the group will be shaken up following the ordeal.

CodeMiko responds to criticism for inviting Alinity on her Twitch stream CodeMiko/AlinityPopular virtual Twitch streamer CodeMiko is facing some criticism from fans after announcing that fellow streamer Natalia ‘Alinity’ Mogollon had been invited as a guest on her stream. If you haven’t heard of CodeMiko, she’s the hottest new VTuber to go viral on Twitch. The character, created in Unreal Engine, has her own colorful personality and appearance, but there is a real person pulling the levers behind the curtain, known simply as “The Technician.” When we said she’s gone viral in 2021, we meant it. Soon after she debuted she had racked up over 200,000 followers, and that number shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon either. But as the number of fans increases, so does the number of people who might disagree with CodeMiko’s content choices. On Sunday, March 7 it was announced that fellow streamer Alinity would be joining her for a broadcast, and some fans didn’t seem too thrilled. Hey guys! we also have the lovely Alinity today @AlinityTwitch pic.twitter.com/ql9BlVhNWV — CodeMiko (@codemiko) March 7, 2021 Alinity has been a divisive topic on Twitch since that infamous clip of her “tossing” her cat over her shoulder in 2019 went viral. She definitely appears to have tried to put the whole incident behind her but is still getting hate almost two years later. “‘Lovely’ is an odd choice of words,” one Twitter user replied to Miko’s announcement. “F. Nope. Not lovely,” another added, and there were plenty of sad cat pictures in the replies as well. Miko didn’t just let the haters pile on unopposed though, replying to the main tweet and most of the replies with a link to Alinity’s interview with Dr. K, where she talked extensively about the incident and the backlash that followed. People commenting about the cat situation are real comedians huh — Alejandro Salas (@salaslml) March 7, 2021 Surprisingly, a lot of the tweets blasting Alinity that Miko responded to actually got deleted after she replied, and when other fans argued it was time to leave the whole incident in the past. Despite the haters, CodeMiko’s Alinity guest stream went right on ahead, and you can catch it live or watch a VOD if you missed it on the VTuber’s Twitch channel.

CodeMiko opens up on reason behind her Twitch ban Twitch: CodeMikoTwitch V-Tuber sensation CodeMiko was banned from the platform temporarily on January 19. She has since opened up on the reasons behind her suspension, and when she will be returning to streaming. CodeMiko, who has over 350,000 followers on Twitch, was banned on January 19. It was her third ban in a year, however, it was long enough between her two previous bans in September 2020 to warrant a permanent one. While speculation was running rampant, Miko has been upgrading her stream for her eventual return in the downtime. However, she has finally opened up on the real reason behind her ban — and it wasn’t just for saying “simp.” CodeMiko banned for leaking email, not saying “simp” While early suggestions were the streamer was banned for saying “simp” on broadcast — the term was officially banned earlier in January — Miko cleared that up quickly after her ban. Instead, she was banned for leaking a streamer’s private information, including their full name and email. This doxxing is a breach of terms and service, even if there was no malice. Miko has accepted the ban fully. Read More: CodeMiko banned on Twitch for the third time – “During an interview, a female streamer and I were talking about female harassment online and I asked her what was the worst comment she had ever received. When I saw the email, it was pretty bad and was more like a threat than a comment,” she said. “From my experience, threats are almost never sent from a user’s actual email address, but throwing up the screenshot got me banned. I only wanted to shine the light on harassment that streamers face and did not mean to violate terms.” CodeMiko pens Twitch return for February 5 CodeMiko will be returning to Twitch on February 5, 17 days after her suspension started. This likely indicates that she was taken off for 14 days, but is taking an extra break to hype up her return. She stated she would be returning with some “game-changing new stuff,” including a complete game-show fit out, inviting some of the biggest streamers on Twitch to take part.

CodeMiko’s ban for shock collar stream reversed by Twitch Twitch: CodeMikoTwitch has reversed CodeMiko’s ban after she was suspended for seven days for using a shock collar on herself during a recent stream. With almost a million followers on Twitch, there’s no doubt that CodeMiko is among the most popular creators on the purple streaming platform. Known for her v-tuber streams, CodeMiko has almost 2,000 people that regularly come by to hang out every time she goes live. On February 27, Miko was hit with a ban from the platform after using a shock collar on herself during a recent stream. CodeMiko hit with ban on Twitch Right after the ban, CodeMiko’s Twitch channel disappeared. Instead, it just shows a message from the platform. “This channel is temporarily unavailable due to a violation of Twitch’s Community Guidelines or Terms of Service,” it reads. While Miko hasn’t addressed the ban on Twitter, she did share with her community on Discord what exactly got her banned from the platform. “It’s cuz of the shock collar,” she said. The Twitch streamer did not specify how long the ban was for. During a recent stream, Miko and her community were playing games like ‘you laugh you lose’ where if the creator laughed at something, she had to shock herself. Twitch TOS reads: “Twitch does not allow content that glorifies, promotes, or encourages self-harm. We also prohibit activities that may endanger your life, lead to physical harm, or encourage others to engage in physically harmful behavior.” Twitch reverses CodeMiko’s ban over shock collar stream Just a day later, Miko took to Twitter to update fans on the situation. In a celebratory post, Miko claimed that Twitch had reversed her ban and even removed the strike against her account. She also revealed that she’d been initially banned for seven days, but is now free to start streaming on Twitch immediately. Luckily for Miko, the strike won’t count against her and she can continue broadcasting as normal. In the meantime, head over to our entertainment section for more news.

CodeMiko doesn’t understand why VTuber fans are so “protective” amid PewDiePie backlash Twitch: CodeMikoCodeMiko’s creator, the Technician, called into the H3H3 podcast to share her experience online, and revealed that she doesn’t understand why the VTuber community is so “protective” following backlash against PewDiePie for his new avatar. VTuber CodeMiko is a rapidly growing creator on Twitch, using an expensive movement-tracking suit to bring a colorful avatar to life in real-time. Viewers are able to spend Twitch’s currency, Bits, to alter aspects of Miko’s environment and body, making her streams hugely interactive, and there’s no doubt that the developer, or Technician as she calls herself, is a genius for setting it all up. VTubers are becoming so popular, that even YouTube PewDiePie wanted in on the action, though his decision to use an avatar in his videos was not well-received by some fans. Some said that his audience is too ‘edgy’ and would only serve to generate hate towards the VTuber community. However, many also set to work attempting to override the hate against PewDiePie with positivity for the community instead. Pokimane is another example of a creator who was called out for trying to ‘cash in’ on the trend. Now, after calling into Ethan and Hila Klein’s H3H3 podcast, CodeMiko’s Technician revealed her stance on the whole drama. Ethan asked her why people were so protective over the idea of what a VTuber is who can be a VTuber. “I don’t know,” she said. “I don’t know. I can’t relate, to be honest. Because every human being is born as a human being, so I don’t understand how you could be protective of it? I don’t know. That mentality I never really understood. I think maybe it’s because I come from the tech side. And maybe it’s because they come from a more cultural, anime side?” Topic starts at 8:50 After Ethan asked whether CodeMiko’s creator feels accepted within the VTuber community, she answered: “I think so? I hope so. I do have a few VTuber friends. I don’t really think about whether I’m accepted, I’ve never really thought about it. I think I am?” She went onto reiterate that some VTuber fans seem to have an “anime-central culture,” and that although she jokes that she’s seen a lot of anime, she has actually only read the Death Note manga. It’s clear that the viewers and creators in the community don’t have one unifying opinion about PewDiePie trying out an avatar for himself, but CodeMiko definitely seems to be more open to the idea of others joining the community.