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Griffin Johnson blasts Noah Beck for claiming Dixie D’Amelio relationship wasn’t “real” Instagram: Griffin Johnson/Noah BeckTikTok star Griffin Johnson swiped back at Noah Beck after he claimed that Johnson’s relationship with Dixie D’Amelio never seemed “real” and that the two boys never had a “good relationship” themselves. As TikTok has continued to grow and grow, it has created a handful of new social media stars who are making the crossover to the mainstream. As a result, fans are eager to get the inside scoop on their everyday lives. At the top are the D’Amelio’s – Charli and Dixie – and the pair are not shy about sharing what they’re doing or who they’re dating. During their rise to the top, Dixie had been dating fellow TikToker Griffin Johnson, but the pair split and had a slightly messy falling out with Dixie labeling Griffin as “immature” and claiming she had nearly 50 screenshots that proved he cheated on her. Shortly after the pair broke up, Dixie started dating Noah Beck, and the pair haven’t been afraid of highlighting just how enamored with each other they are, linking up for TikToks and Instagram posts on a regular basis. The fallout with Griffin has, almost always, hung over the pair and Noah told GQ that he didn’t believe Dixie and her ex had a “real” relationship, while he and Griffin were never really on the same page. “But I would see the way that they were together, and I was like, this doesn’t seem like they want to be around each other, and it doesn’t seem real, to be honest,” he said about his girlfriend and her ex, noting that he and Griffin “never had a good relationship.” It didn’t take long for Beck’s comments to garner a response from Johnson who quickly fired back with some slightly vague tweets. “LA is full of fake people with fake personalities that will do anything to climb to the top.. idk why y’all still act surprised,” he said. “That’s why I moved outta that shit hole.” The messy drama between the three will likely never end, given how often they poke at each other with their songs, posts, and beyond. Though, maybe we’ll see a more pointed response from Griffin in the future.

Griffin Johnson challenges Elon Musk to hilarious meme war for charity Instagram: Griffin Johnson / Wikimedia CommonsGriffin Johnson has challenged Elon Musk to a meme war for charity, and if he loses, he’s promised to buy a Tesla and wrap it with a picture of Elon on Joe Rogan. But will he accept it? Griffin Johnson has been in and out of controversial headlines lately. But that doesn’t mean he’s a bad egg. He’s known for doing wholesome things from time to time, and it looks like he’s about to do it again. And this time, it involves none other than Elon Musk. Elon has been firing memes out left, right, and center in recent weeks, and the internet can’t get enough of it. It’s strange to see that kind of behavior from the world’s richest man, but it’s also hilarious. Griffin saw this as an opportunity to do something wholesome. He challenged Elon to a full-blown meme war to raise money for Barstool. It’s a charity that was established in 2020 to help small business owners struggling with the financial impact of the world’s current socio-economic situation. “How about this, Elon Musk,” he said. “I challenge you to a meme war for charity. I win, you donate to Bar Stool Sports fund. You win, I buy a Tesla and wrap it with a big picture of you on Joe Rogan. All for a good cause. You in?” How about this, @elonmusk. I challenge you to a meme war for charity. I win, you donate to @barstoolsports fund You win, I buy a @Tesla and wrap it with a big picture of you on @joerogan. All for a good cause. You in? https://t.co/aFZxer8pAJ — Griffin Johnson (@lmgriffjohnson) January 17, 2021 Unfortunately, Elon hasn’t responded yet. However, it’s a positive challenge with hysterical consequences. Plus, since it’s about memes, it’s right up his alley. So, there’s always a chance he will accept it if he happens to see it. Either way, it’s something fans of both would love to see. Memes are a universal language, in many ways, and it would be nice to see them used for a good cause.

Greta Thunberg’s viral response to Andrew Tate tops Twitter’s most-liked list Instagram: GretaThunbergGreta Thunberg recently went viral on Twitter with her response to Andrew Tate, and now her tweet is among the top-liked posts on the platform. On December 28, Andrew Tate tweeted at Greta Thunberg — presumably looking to start beef with the Swedish teenager by mentioning that he owns 33 cars and that she could email him to receive a complete list of what he owns. Thunberg, who is well known for her environmental activism, clapped back with a quote retweet asking the controversial influencer to email her the list at “smalld*ckenergy@getalife.com.” Less than a week later, Greta’s tweet has become one of the most liked posts on Twitter with over 3.9 million likes at the time of writing. Greta Thunberg’s response to Andrew Tate becomes most liked Thanks to Wikipedia, we can see the top 30 most-liked tweets on Twitter over the last few years, with one of them going back as far as 2017. Greta’s viral response to Andrew Tate has received over 3.9 million views as of writing, putting it towards the top of the list in fourth place. Since the tweet is still public, we can see it’s amassed an insane 287m views and nearly 700,000 retweets in the four days after it was posted. Rounding out the rest of the top five are tweets from Elon Musk, former President Barack Obama, current present Joe Biden, as well as the tweet announcing the death of former Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman. It’s completely possible that Greta’s viral tweet will find its way to the number three spot as well, as it’s only 100,000 likes away from surpassing Barack Obama’s post with four million likes. We’ll have to wait to see what happens, and will update you if Greta’s tweet moves up another spot on the list.

Griffin Johnson apologizes after making “misogynistic” joke YouTube: Griffin Johnson[jwplayer ksH6zuKH]TikTok star and former Sway House member Griffin Johnson is coming under fire after making a joke that many critics found misogynistic — a statement he has since apologized for. Griffin Johnson has become a somewhat divisive figure in the TikTok community, after parting ways with girlfriend Dixie D’Amelio in wake of allegations of cheating on the influential ‘Be Happy’ singer. While the two have since made up in private, fans are still upset with Johnson — especially after he uploaded a faux apology video that appeared to address the Dixie cheating allegations, but instead jokingly discussed a previous bet with fellow TikToker Bryce Hall. Now, Johnson is facing critics’ ire once again, after tweeting out a controversial joke that appeared to poke fun at female comedians on August 25. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDxPCSSngat/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link “They nicknamed me ‘girl,’ ‘cause I’m not funny,” the TikToker wrote. Needless to say, Johnson faced a slew of backlash after publishing the tweet, which many found misogynistic in nature. “Jokes, jokes,” Johnson clarified — but fans were not here for his explanation. “That’s the most unfunny and patronizing thing I’ve read today,” one user said of the joke. that’s the most unfunny and patronising thing i’ve read today — bella ☆ (@trustfundbella) August 24, 2020 “That was not funny,” another chimed in. “Not amused. Not a laugh. Not a chuckle. Not a haha or even a hehe. That was not funny at all. I would be embarrassed if I were you. You need a tutor on comedy and on humor, ‘cause this just ain’t it.” That was not funny. Not amused. Not a laugh. Not a chuckle. Not a Haha or even a hehe. That was not funny at all. I would be embarrassed if i were you. You need a tutor on comedy and on humor cuz this just aint it. It was terrible. It was horrible. It was NOT funny. — ً (@rainberrywlls) August 25, 2020 Still others offered Johnson tips on deactivating his account — but the star followed up with another post apologizing for the incident shortly thereafter. “I am sorry to anyone this offended btw, girls are funny,” he stated. However, this sentiment was rather short-lived, as the star went on to retweet a sarcastic “notes app” apology made by another user that seemed to make fun of the backlash from his joke. https://twitter.com/lmgriffjohnson/status/1298153128068411392?s=20 here, it’s more effective from the notes https://t.co/AbViaUDGzg — Griffin Johnson (@lmgriffjohnson) August 25, 2020 “Jokes make me happy when I am sad,” he later tweeted. No matter the case, it doesn’t look like public opinion surrounding the TikToker is all too positive at the moment, with many critics still taking issue with his joke, which remains posted to his twitter account at the time of writing. However, like many of the aforementioned incidents, it doesn’t look like Griffin is letting the backlash bring him down, and is even managing to find some sort of dark humor in the scandal.

Greta Thunberg hops on viral Barbie trend in protest of oil and gas production Instagram: stopcamboWith Barbie breaking records at the box office and trending all over social media, many have taken to hopping on the pink bandwagon. Now Greta Thunberg has joined in, only she’s looking to capitalize on Barbie’s success for a different cause — climate protection. Barbie has been involved in some unusual collaborations recently. First, she was paired with Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer for the worldwide release of Barbenheimer, and now she’s fighting to prevent the climate crisis. Perhaps it’s not that out of character, considering the doll’s philosophy promotes girls to believe they can be and do anything they want to. And Greta Thunberg wants to protect the environment. Now — in her fight for a clean future — Thunberg has used one of Barbie’s viral sounds to protest the development of Rosebank’s oil and gas field in a new video. The proposed Rosebank project, which Thunberg is fighting hard to prevent, is expected to produce up to 500 million barrels of oil if approved. But its impact on the environment could be catastrophic. “This one project would produce more CO2 than the world’s 28 poorest countries do in a year,” ‘StopCambo’ posted on Instagram. “All the record-breaking heat waves and the extreme weather events we’ve seen during the summer is just the beginning of a rapidly escalating existential crisis,” Thunberg told Channel 4 when discussing the project. “The fact that the UK Government is even considering this tells us exactly how out of touch with reality they are.” In hopes of reaching more people, Thunberg teamed up with other demonstrators and recreated a scene from the Barbie movie.ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss In the video, Thunberg lipsyncs to a scene in which Margot Robbie’s Barbie asks, “Do you guys ever think about dying?” Only this time, dying has been replaced with “climate crisis”. The three other demonstrates fill in as UK Ministers Schnapp and Rishi Sunak, along with Norwegian oil company Equinor, appearing started by Thunberg’s question. The video was posted to the StopCambo Instagram account, with the caption warning that “for a safe climate and affordable energy, richer countries like the UK must stop expanding oil and gas production.” For all the latest entertainment news, be sure to check out our page here.

Greta Thunberg says Andrew Tate felt ‘threatened’ by her WIKIMEDIA: Frankie Fouganthin / INSTAGRAM: cobratateGreta Thunberg has spoken out for the first time since Andrew Tate’s arrest, claiming that those like him are “threatened by people like me.” Just days before his arrest, Tate got into a Twitter spat with Thunberg, after he bragged about his collection of expensive cars. The Swedish activist hit back by blasting the controversial influencer for having “small d**k energy,” a response that quickly went viral and topped Twitter’s most-liked list. As their online row continued, Tate replied with a video showing him wearing a robe and smoking a cigar with “non-recyclable” pizza boxes in front of him. Days later, Tate and his brother Tristan got arrested on trafficking charges after cops stormed their Romanian home. A rumor at the time suggested that the pizza boxes in the video might have revealed his location to investigators, although this was later dismissed by authorities. Now, Thunberg has spoken out about her bizarre feud with Tate days before he was detained. Greta Thunberg speaks out about Andrew Tate Speaking to ABC News’ The View, the 20-year-old addressed their feud, saying: “There are many, many problems in the world that we need people dealing with. “But it seems like they feel so threatened or they feel like their worldview is so threatened by people like me – climate activists and environmental activists – speaking up that they feel like they need to silence us and mock us. “That should be seen as a positive sign because that means that we are actually having an impact. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be spending their time trolling us online.” Tate was arrested in December with his brother on suspicion of human trafficking, rape and forming an organized crime group to exploit women. The former professional kickboxer remains in custody until February 27, after his second appeal for freedom was denied.

Greekgodx’s IRL rollerblading stream goes south with spectacular fail Twitch: GreekgodxPopular Twitch streamer Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos’ IRL stream was interrupted after he took a sudden fall while rollerblading outdoors. The Team SoloMid star unexpectedly hit the ground in spectacular fashion. Greekgodx has become one of the most recognizable faces of Twitch, and has grown his channel significantly on the platform. In February, he announced that he signed with the popular organization TSM. During his May 3 IRL broadcast, the British streamer went rollerblading. However things took a turn for the worse for the personality when he found himself crashing to the ground in front of his viewers. Greekgodx falls down while rollerblading The streamer set out with his friends to exercise outdoors, and decided to broadcast it live while rollerblading. However upon approaching a downhill section, the TSM star decided he would rather walk in the grass instead. “Look I’m not going down there. I’m walking down half. F**k that! There’s a f**king cactus there, mate. It’s downhill!” he exclaimed as he walked towards a pathway between a gate. He then stopped to rest his arm on the wall to find some balance, and told his chat, “Okay, let’s go on,” when his legs abruptly came up from beneath him and he came crashing to the floor. To his credit, the Twitch personality quickly sprung up off the floor and dusted himself off before continuing his journey. Hilariously he told his viewers “Why was that fall in f**cking slow motion?” Walking through the gate, he exclaimed, “Why did I feel like slow motion?” as he broke into laughter. “That was the slowest fall I’ve ever done in my life. It’s like I was stuck in time, dude!” The streamer began to skate downhill and was worried about oncoming traffic. “S**t, what if a car comes?” As he turned the corner, a vehicle sped towards him and he yelled, “Oh motherf**ker, there is a car!” before jumping on the grass and almost taking another tumble. Despite taking a spill early on, Greekgodx went on to complete his rollerblading regimen and even played a round of baseball. The Twitch star continues to inspire others, after losing an astonishing amount of weight which he showed off back in January. The streamer has had a big year so far in 2020, joining TSM and growing his audience. At the time of writing he has over 1.1 million followers to his channel, making him one of the most watched personalities on the Amazon-owned platform.

Greta Thunberg brutally roasts Andrew Tate after he starts beef over owning “33 cars” YT: NELK / IG: GretaThunbergClimate change activist Greta Thunberg has roasted internet personality Andrew Tate, after the former cage fighter bragged about having “33 cars”. Andrew Tate’s recent Twitter unban has given way to a host of events. Some, like calling out Jake Paul, were fairly predictable. Others, like attacking Twitch streamers as “f**cking clowns” were less expected. This recent exchange certainly comes under the latter category, with the podcaster and former cage fighter now locking horns with *checks notes* Greta Thunberg. Greta Thunberg roasts Andrew Tate’s “small d*ck energy” In a December 27 tweet, Tate tweeted directly at the Swedish climate change activist. He boasted about owning 33 cars, as well as detailing the specifics of his Bugatti and two Ferraris. “Hello Greta Thunberg,” he said. “I have 33 cars. My Bugatti has a w16 8.0L quad turbo. My TWO Ferrari 812 competizione have 6.5L v12s. This is just the start. Please provide your email address so I can send a complete list of my car collection and their respective enormous emissions.” Attached to the tweet was a short video that intercut Tate on a podcast with Thunberg’s speech from the UN Climate Summit back in 2019. Rather surprisingly, Thunberg replied shortly after. She took aim at Tate’s “small d*ck energy”, saying sarcastically: “Yes, please do enlighten me. Email me at smalld*ckenergy@getalife.com.” The tweet has quickly gone viral, amassing over 1 million likes in around 7 hours Tate did reply too, simply responding, “how dare you?!”. Then, he responded to a tweet that said Greta was more of man than him: “Agreed.” Many were shocked at Greta replying altogether, never mind the brutal nature of her comments. We can chalk this up as another Twitter event none of us really expected.

Greta Thunberg mocks Andrew Tate arrest in Romania with pizza box jab IG: Greta Thunberg / Vimeo: FreetopgClimate activist Greta Thunberg has hilariously mocked Andrew Tate after the kickboxer turned internet personality was arrested in Romania. Greta Thunberg versus Andrew Tate took another wild turn on December 29 when it was reported that the former kickboxer had been arrested in Romania. Alongside his brother Tristan, he was reportedly arrested in relation to past human trafficking allegations. Tate blamed the allegations on “swatting” when they emerged back in April 2022. Ironically, the arrest apparently came as a result of Tate’s video responding to Greta’s “small d*ck energy” jibe. In the video, Tate is handed pizza boxes by an unseen assistant. The boxes, from Romanian chain Jerry’s Pizza, allegedly allowed the authorities in Pipera to determine he was in the country and execute their raid. Now, Greta has had a brutal final word. As pointed out by Alejandra Caraballo, who said: “Romanian authorities needed proof that Andrew Tate was in the country so they reportedly used his social media posts. His ridiculous video yesterday featured a pizza from a Romanian pizza chain, Jerry’s Pizza, confirming he was in the country.” Greta mocks Andrew Tate after arrest In a December 30 tweet, the activist pointed to a line in his response video where Tate joked that the pizza boxes should not be recycled. Designed to provoke the environmental activist, it reportedly turned out to be the jibe that allowed Romanian authorities to determine his location. Greta simply said: “This is what happens when you don’t recycle your pizza boxes.” Where her first tweet to Tate quickly rose to over 2 million likes – a result Tate blamed on a “bot farm” – the barbs over pizza boxes has accumulated over 150,000 likes in around half an hour. We’re certain there’s more twists in this bizarre story.

Greekgodx under fire for Corinna Kopf comments in viral TikTok Instagram: Corinna Kopf, Greekgodx / TikTok: daddycorinnaTwitch star Greekgodx is facing backlash on TikTok after a viral clip captured comments he made about streamer Corinna Kopf when he “thought” his mic was muted. Greekgodx is known for the occasional shenanigan or two. The comedic Twitch star boasts over 1.5 million followers on the purple streaming platform, rising to fame for his humorous style when playing games with friends. However, some viewers aren’t finding one of his more recent comments very funny after a clip from his joint broadcast with Corinna Kopf went viral on TikTok. The clip shows Greek streaming with Kopf, who is speaking with someone in the background when he says: “Look at it. Holy s**t, bro. I want to bust a fat nut on them.” Corinna, seemingly unfazed, asks, “On what?” prompting Greek to flusteredly explain himself. “Oh, I thought I was muted!” he said. “My bad! Oh my god. I thought I was muted.” “Who were you talking to when you were muted, though?” Kopf queries, sparking a sputtering apology from Greek. Click here if TikTok fails to load. While it’s highly likely that the entire ordeal was just some humorous banter, as the two have gone back and forth on stream before, many TikTok commenters are not happy with Greek’s comments. A clip capturing the moment — which has since garnered over 7 million views and 1 million likes after being posted a day ago — is filled with criticism of Greek’s comments about Kopf’s body. “Dude has never spoken to a woman,” one user wrote. “I honestly can’t believe that men talk like this,” said another. However, other commenters found the situation totally comedic, sounding off in the replies with their own takes on the situation. “Bro, he could have saved himself if he didn’t say he thought he was muted!” one commented. “He exposed himself, he could have saved that easily,” another wrote. Both Greek and Corinna have yet to comment on the situation at the time of writing.

Greekgodx flexes insane weight loss progress live on Mizkif’s stream Twitter: Mizkif / Twitch: MizkifWhile Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos hasn’t streamed on Twitch in a while, he’s popped into Matthew ‘Mizkif’ Rinaudo’s broadcast to show off his incredible weight loss progress after starting his journey back in 2018. Greekgodx made an appearance on Twitch on January 14 on Mizkif’s stream to have a chat with one of his best friends live. While he’s popped in every now and again to talk about his life, getting a visa, and restarting his stream, rarely have they broached the subject of his weight loss. However, in a show-all moment, Greekgodx flaunted just far he has come, with the once-overweight streamer looking mighty fine. Prompted by Mizkif to show off his progress, Greek took off his shirt and flexed his muscles, much to the amazement of the host and the thousands of fans in chat. “Damn dude,” exclaimed Mizkif, as he looked upon his friend’s progress in awe. “It’s insane to think what you were and where you are now dude.” He’s made huge strides since starting his weight loss journey back in April 2018, and he’s looking to keep the progress going by putting on some muscle. “This is all skin, but I can fill it with muscle easy clap,” he said. Greekgodx started his weight loss journey back in April 2018, starting off at 370 pounds. He broke into the “under 300 club” in April 2019, and has certainly gotten more jacked in the 8 months since. His initial goal was 250 pounds, and while he didn’t disclose how much he actually weighs, he looks to have smashed it out of the park. He often shared his weight loss journey on Twitch until he stopped streaming back in November. Instead, he took the progress pictures to Twitter, sharing new photos every couple of weeks of another pound of fat gone, and another muscle defined. Feeling skinny might delete later. pic.twitter.com/wACM7g8NqR — Dimitri (@Greekgodx) September 19, 2019 He has said that he will start streaming with his newfound look soon, promising more broadcasts once he heads back to America. Until then, fans of Greekgodx will have to keep an eye on his Twitter for any further progress, and the occasional Mizkif stream with the cult hero.

Greekgodx slams American Twitch stars over “high school drama baiting” on streams Twitch: Mizkif / Twitch: GreekgodxTwitch star Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos held back no punches on his Twitch return after a brief hiatus. The British streamer slammed his American counterparts like Mizkif on his return home, saying the “high school drama baiting” culture on the platform is “cringe”. After a couple of years abroad in the States, Greekgodx is back home in the UK. However, his time in America didn’t leave the greatest impression on him of his fellow Twitch stars. In a candid comment on his December 23 Twitch stream — his second since going back across the Atlantic — Greekgodx slammed the immature mentality of streamers looking to make drama out of everything. “It’s nothing against people from Texas or America, but I don’t vibe with this high school drama baiting mentality they have in America,” he said. “I can’t do that.” “It’s like all the people that were f**king nobodies — it’s the same on Twitch — it’s like they were nobody in high school and they’re reliving their high school fantasies online where they’re the popular kid. It’s just f**king cringe.” Greekgodx singled out names like Mizkif — who catapulted to stardom off the back of his reaction-based, drama-heavy content — as being part of streaming’s problem. It’s not the first time Greek has criticized Mizkif either, saying the Twitch mainstay was “desperate for content” in July 2021. The British streamer eluded to that kind of attitude being, partially, a driving factor to him leaving Texas and returning home. “You’ll see Mizkif’s title with ‘drama this’ and ‘drama that’, it’s like they try and make drama out of everything. It’s not that deep, it really isn’t that deep. That’s pretty much it. I just don’t want to deal with dumb sh*t, just bullsh*t. I don’t care.” Greek himself is somewhat self-aware on the topic — before going on hiatus in July he told his fans to “stop watching streamers” and enjoy the good summer weather (at least in the Northern hemisphere). He’s not been immune to the drama either, getting embroiled in controversy back in August with Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys. Whether Greek can keep himself out of the drama vortex of Twitch now that he’s returned to the fold to thousands of viewers, however, is a different story.

Greekgodx reveals he got two week Twitch ban for “hateful conduct” Twitter: GreekgodxTwitch has once again banned Greekgodx from the platform – yet the streamer has denied it was for mocking a family he walked past during an IRL stream. This is not the first time that the streamer has been banned in 2022, with his latest suspension ending at the beginning of July. And he’s ending the month in the same way the last one ended, after his second ban in the space of 30 days was confirmed. Seen below, in a tweet from StreamerBans – a platform that monitors which accounts are now only available to view with a time machine – Greek was banned again on July 28. Why has Greekgodx been banned on Twitch? Greek explained that, despite appealing the decision, Twitch banned him for hateful content. The ban, however, came hours after a clip on Livestreamfails was upvoted thousands of times, which appeared to show Greek mocking a family as he walked by in an IRL stream. This may break Twitch’s Community Guidelines, if it was relating to ‘hateful conduct and harassment.’ The guidelines state: “Hateful conduct is any content or activity that promotes or encourages discrimination, denigration, harassment, or violence based on the following protected characteristics: race, ethnicity, color, caste, national origin, immigration status, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, serious medical condition, and veteran status.” That said, there has been no mention about the length of the suspension or its cause, just yet. Greekgodx responds to Twitch ban Some suggestions have been made that he was mocking a family of Asians in that stream, yet Greek has responded to those allegations head-on. He said: “This is funny because that wasn’t an Asian family. That was a geek family speaking Greek. And to assume that they are Asian is very wrong in itself. My family members are Asian why would I be racist to the people who brought me up.” In a follow-up tweet, he added: “I make some random noises and people assume I’m being racist. What is wrong with this world.” His previous Twitch ban came after a rant that included him criticizing other streamers, and making comments some viewers regarded as sexist. Whether or not this latest ban has been implemented on the grounds of hateful content remains to be seen. Even if it was, he says he has done nothing wrong in the clips circulating on social media.

Greekgodx shows off impressive weight loss in IRL Twitch stream Twitch: greekgodxPopular Twitch streamer Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos has given fans another look at his incredible weight loss during an IRL basketball stream. Greekgodx has been one of Twitch’s most popular streamers for quite some time – as he regularly streams his IRL [in-real life] antics and even tries his hand at games too, even though it doesn’t always pay off and he has previously found himself as the only person in the world playing. His enjoyable content has seen the streamer amass over 900,000 followers on the live streaming platform, but brakes were put on his growth when he received a suspension for comments about gender which broke the community guidelines on hateful conduct. However, he took that time off to focus on himself and drop down in weight. During his October 8 stream, the popular British streamer took his camera outside as he decided to treat his viewers with some basketball skills. Instead of finding himself in a pick-up game trying to imitate Steph Curry or LeBron James, he decided to showcase his one-on-one dribbling skills. While some viewers may have joked that he wasn’t going to go pro anytime soon, others were given a different view of his insane weight loss – as he showed himself, again, in full view of the camera as opposed to the full-on face broadcast from his October 4 return. Fans who followed his GGXUpdates Twitter account during his suspension got to see the remarkable transformation with posts every few days, but not all of his viewers made the switch to the social media platform. Regardless, though, his incredible makeover will go a long way to inspiring others to follow in his footsteps – so it helps when he’s even got some motivational advice to go along with it as well.

GreekGodx shocked after thinking new BTS song samples his voice GreekGodx (Twitter) / LGPopular Twitch streamer Dimitri ‘GreekGodx’ Antonatos was left shocked after hearing BTS’ new ‘UGH!’ song, which seemingly featured a sample from his ‘GGX Gang’ song. Korean pop group, BTS, are currently the biggest boy band in the world. With a combined social media following in excess of 40 million on Twitter and Instagram, it’s fair to say that they have taken the global pop scene by storm in recent years. Despite being one of the most biggest streamers on the platform, GreekGod’s Twitch following of over 1 million is humbled by the Bangtan Boys’ gigantic following. During his February 21 Twitch broadcast, Antonatos stumbled upon BTS’ new track called ‘UGH!’ from their brand-new album, ‘Map of the Soul: 7’ after being directed to it by a post on the GreekGodx subreddit. After listening to the opening few seconds, the track seemingly sampled a part of what the 26-year-old presumed to be his voice from the fan-made ‘GGX Gang’ song. “Are you f**king kidding?” Greek exclaimed. “I don’t know if that’s my voice,” he acknowledged while listening to the GGX Gang track. However, after listening to the BTS track a couple more times, Antonatos appeared to be convinced that the voice was indeed his. “Mate! You f**king yoinked my voice, mate!” the Twitch streamer yelled while typing frantically in the YouTube comments. *F**k off! Give me my f**king cut, dude. I said ‘let’s go’ for a second, I made your song,” GreekGod stated sarcastically, before jesting that both himself and his community “made BTS” in light of it sounding like he was on their new track. After being prompted to sue the Korean pop band, Antonatos admitted that “I couldn’t even sue that for that… There’s no way, dude. Who f**king cares, to sue? Let them have it.” While GreekGod appeared convinced that he’d been sampled in the Bangtan Boys’ latest release, it transpired that the snippet was from Decap’s ‘Drums That Knock: Vol. 3’ EP — which features a plethora of accessible samples. It just so happens that both samples were used in UGH! and GGX Gang. So much to Greek’s dismay, his claim to Korean fame has been temporarily put on hold.

Greekgodx shades Twitch stars Mizkif, Nmplol in “friends” rant on Instagram Twitch: NmplolDimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos threw shade at Twitch stars Mizkif, Nmplol, and Malena in a rant on Instagram, telling fans that ‘friends’ is a loose term and doesn’t define his relationship with them. Greek had a massive falling out with Mizkif, Nmplol, and Malena after claiming IRL streamers like them were “desperate for content” following the drama between Alinity and a Shake Shack employee. Since then, he announced a temporary hiatus from streaming and urged fans to “stop watching streamers” and “live their lives,” which drew criticism from fans who argued that there’s nothing wrong with seeking entertainment on Twitch. However, Nmplol revealed that Greek also blocked him on Twitter, along with Mizkif and Malena. “I don’t know why,” he said. “I’m not mad at him. I know things are kind of rough, and hopefully, one day, he can unblock me.” The situation between them has gotten many fans concerned. So, when Greek was doing a live feed on Instagram, one fan asked him when he would “grow up and unblock his friends.” However, he fired back with a cold-blooded response. “You use the word friends lightly there. Very loosely. Define friends,” he said. “None of my friends are blocked as I see it. All my friends are in contact with me. All my friends talk to me every day. All my friends communicate with me. My friends… have never been blocked.” https://twitter.com/Akmaces/status/1421674102860001280?s=20 It’s a bold claim considering Greek lived with Nmplol and Malena for a while and regularly collaborated with them. So, naturally, it’s left people wondering what the issue is. The fact Nmplol said he knows things are “kind of rough” for Greek at the moment could be alluding to an underlying issue, but it remains unclear.

Greekgodx shares official weight loss milestone after year-long diet Greekgodx, Twitch / rawpixel, FreepikPopular Twitch streamer Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos hasn’t been secretive about his exercise regime – and he’s finally revealed exactly much progress he’s made thanks to his efforts. Greek opened up an April 27 broadcast with a major announcement, notifying his followers that he’d gone on a serious diet – reaching his lowest weight in over a year. “I couldn’t have done it without you guys,” Greek said of his success. “You guys have been in there through thick and thin – mostly thick. We are finally under 300 pounds, boys!” Greekgodx’s weight loss success Greek’s diet had helped him shed major pounds, bringing the streamer down from 369 pounds to 299 pounds in a year-long period. “I am officially a part of the under 300 lb club, and it feels too god damn good baby,” Greek Tweeted of his weight loss shortly thereafter. Thanks for all your support. Without this it would not be possible. This right here is the lowest weight i’ve been in over 1 year. :relieved: I am officially a part of the under 300lb club and it feels too god damn good baby.:sunglasses::sunglasses: pic.twitter.com/qbtB4BQIJ9 — Dimitri (@Greekgodx) April 28, 2019 Greek’s goal weight However, Greek isn’t just on any diet; the streamer claimed that he’d gone on keto (a popular term for the Ketogenic diet), a program that harshly cuts out carbohydrates and sugars to help the body burn pure fat. Despite his major success, Greek isn’t finished with his weight-loss, just yet; in fact, Greek claimed that he wouldn’t be happy until he reaches his goal weight of 250 pounds – a 49 pound difference from his current weight. “I’m not happy until I reach 250 pounds, because I’ve still got fat everywhere,” he jokingly said of the matter. “I’m still 300 pounds, nonetheless. It’s not like I’m a skinny guy now.” Greekgodx has even livstreamed himself exercising on the treadmill during his weight loss regime, resulting in a hilarious fail after his camera fell to the floor during one particularly impassioned rendition of ‘The Lion King’s’ ‘Hakuna Matata.’ Greek’s success follows a dramatic scandal from late March, after viewers from the streamer’s chat harassed a female GTA V roleplayer who had fudged a deal during one of his broadcasts. However, Greek vehemently denied any involvement with the toxic viewers in question, later apologizing to the roleplayer – who had even cried due to the vitriol in her own stream of the game.

Greekgodx responds to Tyler1 after he roasted his TSM move YouTube: TSM / Twitch: tyler1Fresh off his announcement that he’s joined Team SoloMid, Twitch star Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos responded to Tyler ‘Tyler1’ Steinkamp after the League of Legends streamer roasted his new deal. After months of speculation, streamer Greekgodx announced on February 24th that he has joined the popular organization TSM. The move comes after a big year for him on Twitch. However the personality’s celebration broadcast was hilariously interrupted when LoL icon Tyler1 roasted his new deal, which caused him to respond back with his own jabs. Greekgodx went live to watch the announcement trailer with his chat, and used his broadcast to celebrate the major move in his career. However while in the middle of his stream, a donator told him to watch Tyler1’s reaction to the deal claiming it was “wholesome.” Watching the video, Tyler said, “Greek lost a lot of weight and I’m very proud of him. But with that weight loss, his humor also left!” The British streamer responded by jokingly screaming “F**K OFF! You’ve never had humor, Tyler. At least I had it once!” Greek then read a post in chat that said “Greek joining TSM to get verified on Twitter!” Laughing, he exclaimed “Dude, imagine if I got verified on Twitter before Tyler1. The first tweet is going to be at Tyler1 with a smile saying “nice verification badge you got there Tyler!” Earlier in the day, TSM posted the announcement video on their YouTube channel. The professionally shot clip showed the popular Twitch personality dressed up as a cowboy riding a horse. “You might have heard there is a new cowboy in town. It’s me, Greekgodx. I just landed here in the United States of Texas. And I’ve become quite accustomed to the American culture here,” he joked, referencing his move from the United Kingdom to the US. https://youtu.be/05HyLTKYC8I?t=3 Fortnite streamer and now TSM colleague Ali ‘Myth’ Kabbani showed his support on Twitter, and welcomed Greek. “Welcome to the team brother,” he tweeted. Greek’s move comes on the heels of having big success in 2019, as the streamer saw an explosion in followers to his channel. It was also a year of growth for him personally, as he proudly documented his weight loss. Read More: PewDiePie slams Jake Paul for latest “scam” – As of the time of writing, the British streamer has amassed over 1 million followers on Twitch, and is one of the most watched personalities on the streaming platform.

Greekgodx returns to Twitch after ban for “hateful conduct” Twitter: GreekgodxPopular Twitch streamer Greekgodx has been unbanned from the platform after a two-week suspension in July 2022. Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos is back on Twitch after a two-week ban. The streamer, who boasts over 1.7 million followers, was officially unbanned on August 11, 2022. Although he has yet to speak on his comeback to the purple streaming platform, he did promise to “take over” the site on his return a few days prior. Why was Greekgodx banned from Twitch? Greek was hit with a ban from Twitch on July 28, causing confusion among his fanbase. Greek’s suspension cropped up after a clip from his IRL broadcast went viral, where he appeared to mock an Asian family. However, Greek claimed he was merely “making some random noises” and claimed that they were actually a “Greek family speaking Greek.” He later confirmed that his ban was due to purported “hateful conduct” amid the incident. Greek’s ban prompted a slew of reactions from other high-profile streamers in the space – most notably from names like xQc and Hasan, who criticized Greek for his response to the suspension (with xQc notably telling the streamer to “get a grip.”) Now that he’s finally back, fans are waiting with bated breath for his return stream, as well as potentially more information regarding his ban.

Greekgodx reacts to spending $60 on skins in a completely “dead game” Twitch: Greekgodx/Turbo Pixel StudiosPopular British Twitch streamer Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos had an incredible reaction after finding out he’d spent $60 on skins in Reflex Arena, only to realize the game has a non-existent player base. Greekgodx is one of the most popular Twitch streamers in the UK, regularly entertaining viewers with his IRL content and comedic gameplay. He currently has nearly 900,000 followers and over 35 million channel views on the streaming platform. On August 19, Greek wanted to try something new to entertain his viewers, downloading highly rated FPS game Reflex Arena – not realizing the game had a very low player count. The game is available via the Steam store. Greek was struggling to open crates in the game, and accidentally purchased way more than he intended to. He seemed very disappointed as he opened the crates, as he realized cosmetics were split into ‘legs’, ‘arms’ and other body parts. After he spent some time getting through all the crates he’d purchased, Greek customized his character and went to join a lobby, only to come to the realization that there was literally no one to show off his new cosmetics to. “This game’s dead,” he said. “This game’s dead I just realized. I was wondering why it didn’t queue up, I just realized it’s because this is a dead game.” The above moment of hilarity was well-received by his Twitch chat, who started joking that the only person online was one of Reflex Arena’s developers. “I’ve just spent like £50 on skins,” he continued. “And I’ve got scammed. Completely [scammed]!” The game’s player count showed one player online, much to Greek’s dismay. After realizing his faux pas, Greek tried to figure out how to get a refund for his purchases, as his viewers continued to revel in the streamer’s misfortune. Reflex Arena is a first-person shooter, released by Turbo Pixel Studios back in 2014. The game was brought out of early access in 2017, but appears to be struggling for players, as Greek discovered. Regardless of the game’s struggles, this is one of the funniest Twitch moments we’ve seen in a long time.

Greekgodx responds after Twitch ban for “hateful” gender comments Popular Twitch streamer Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos has apologized after receiving a suspension from the platform, following comments about gender which broke the community guidelines on hateful conduct. Greekgodx is one of the most popular British streamers on all of Twitch, broadcasting a variety of content from gaming, talk shows, and IRL (in-real-life) streams – amassing almost 900,000 followers. His streams have been brought to a sudden end though, at least temporarily, after comments he made about gender options on music sharing website SoundCloud. During a stream in September, Antonatos suggested that SoundCloud was ‘catering to cucks’ by having the options “other” and “prefer not to say” in the gender selection when making an account. “Fuck off – if you put ‘other’, they should say ‘sorry, SoundCloud is not for you’” Greek said, sparking controversy, as such comments have seen other streamers suspended or even permanently banned from Twitch. After being banned on September 19, Greekgodx confirmed that his comments about gender were the reason for the punishment, and apologized for any offense he may have caused. “It was a joke and I’m really sorry to anyone I offended,” the streamer explained, “I didn’t mean to be hurtful or hateful.” Got banned for a silly comment about gender i just wanted to say it was a joke and i’m really sorry to anyone i offended. i didn’t mean to be hurtful or hateful. ill update u guys on how long the ban is for when i can. — Dimitri (@GGXupdates) September 19, 2019 The reason for the ban likely falls under Twitch’s community guidelines on “hateful conduct”, which prohibits any content or activities that “promotes, encourages, or facilitates discrimination, denigration, objectification, harassment, or violence” based on gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. “Any hateful conduct is considered a zero-tolerance violation,” Twitch states. “We will take action on all accounts associated with such conduct with a range of enforcement actions, including and up to indefinite suspension.” The length of Greek’s ban has not been confirmed, although because it is not his first suspension it could be a longer period. Twitch bans typically run either 24 hours, three days, seven days or 30 days, with severe violations earning a permanent ban. He has fallen foul of the platform’s rules in the past, previously in April 2018 after a photoshopped image of another streamer lying nude was displayed on his broadcast.

Greekgodx ‘rage quits’ stream after being swarmed by flock of chickens Popular Twitch streamer Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos took his fans on an adventure into the great outdoors in his latest broadcast, but ‘rage quit’ after a swarm of chickens surrounded him while he was gardening. Greek is one of the biggest streamers on Twitch, amassing a major following for his comedic adventures through life. Most recently, he took his fans with him on a weight-loss journey, which has already shown some incredible results. In another IRL broadcast on October 23, the streaming star took a swing at growing his green thumb, heading into the garden to drink in the wonder of the great outdoors. Little did he know, a gaggle of chickens was waiting to potentially ruin his day. Greek spent some time showing his fans around the garden, before taking a turn into the chicken coop. Once in, the streamer found himself accosted by a trio of his birds, who all-but took turns pecking and attacking the star’s rubber boots. “Okay this is actually ridiculous, there are three of you f*cking guys pecking me,” he said to the growing flock jabbing at his leg. A fourth, and then a fifth, joined in on the ‘attack,’ much to Greek’s irritation. “F*cking four of you, four of you pecking me! Five of you pecking me!” With other members of the group closing in around him, Greek seemed to have his fill of the fowl attack and, maybe wanting to avoid seeing what happened once the group of feathered assailants hit half a dozen around his gumboot, stormed off. “Can it f*cking stop now? You’re taking the piss now boys,” he said in a half-joking, half exasperated tone, leaving the chicken coop and the growing number of inquisitive birds. “Get out, I’m out of this. Stay there, and don’t come out!” Greek didn’t seem overly worried at the fact the birds had started having a go at his boot, but admitted to his viewers as he was leaving that they had just pushed him over the edge. “I just had to go, sorry boys, they just started pissing me off,” he explained as he stomped off for more outdoor activities, before exclaiming how shocked he was that many chickens had surrounded him. “Five! Five birds pecking me!” Luckily for Greek, he was able to let out some steam with some harmless revenge against his dog in the same outdoors adventure. While playing with his dog, the streamer began pretending to throw a tennis ball, making the puppy sprint backward and forwards behind some bushes before realizing he hadn’t thrown it at all — a classic trick all dog owners have employed at one time or another. Greek’s adventures in the garden seemed like they went well, despite the chicken assault, and his fans certainly seemed to enjoy their ‘time in the sun’, okay, but now the Twitch personality maybe a little on edge regarding his mom’s opinion on the stream. Last time he was talking about history he copped a spray from his mother, who told the shocked star to “stop being boring” while he was talking about world history. Luckily for Greek, this was nature, not history, so she may be a little more interested this time around.

Greekgodx reacts to Pokimane ‘exposing’ him for creepy moment L: Travis Gafford. R: Pokimane/Twitch.Popular Twitch streamer ‘Greekgodx‘ responded to Imane ‘Pokimane‘ Anys labeling their last interaction as ‘creepy’ by stating that British humor doesn’t translate to America. Pokimane ‘exposed’ Greek for being ‘creepy’ during her June 14 stream, after jokingly describing an interaction between the two when they last met. Poki centered her ‘creepy’ comment around Greek being in her room before she got home and even “ruffling through” one of her drawers when he was in Los Angeles. The pair played out an exchange in front of Poki’s Twitch viewers, making out as if she was telling him off for the interaction – despite many onlookers taking it as a joke. Pokimane’s performance was almost Oscar-worthy as she switched from clearly joking to almost serious within the blink of an eye as Greek made joking references to things he had ‘found’ in her room. The popular British streamer had been watching the clip back during his June 15 stream when one viewer offered up a simple observation about the exchange with Pokimane. “I think English humor doesn’t translate to NA [North America]?” read Greek, after some fans still believed it was a serious story. The viewer’s comment was clearly in support of Greek and how he’d tried to make out that it was all an attempt at humor – even though some viewers didn’t take it that way and thought it was super serious. Greek added a simple “true,” in response to the comment before watching on further and laughing about it all. While many will still see the actions described by Pokimane as creepy and weird, the pair were almost certainly joking and playing up to the long-standing joke that they are romantically involved with each other. The joke has even been taken as far as having the two streamers ‘re-enacting’ a sex scene from Game of Throne so it’s not too hard to see why they’d be joking here too.

Greekgodx embarrassed by his mother after being called boring Greekgodx TwitchPopular Twitch streamer Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos got totally embarrassed by his mother, after she called him out for being “boring”. Greekgodx is one of the most popular Twitch streamers in the world, with a focus on IRL (in real life) content. He has amassed over 800,000 followers thanks to his entertaining content, and shows no signs of his growth slowing down. He has recently been streaming while on his weight loss journey and is making incredible progress while sharing his life in Greece, which occasionally features some of his family members. On October 16 he was streaming with his mother, explaining some world history, when he was interrupted mid-speech by her hilarious and unexpected message. “Stop. Stop being boring” she said, before beginning to giggle, while Greekgodx froze up with his jaw falling to the floor in utter disbelief. His mom continued to laugh, before finally getting out a final “sorry… but that’s so boring” in-between giggles, meanwhile, the streamer continued to stand there shocked. The roasts didn’t stop there, however, as the two continued the stream and began to walk around town. Right as they set off Greek warned his mother to not show any boobs on the stream, in fear of getting banned, and she immediately fired a shot at him. “The only boobs we’re gonna see are yours dear” she said and once again began to laugh while Dmitri let out a gasp before returning with a cheeky “how dare you? I’m wearing my support bra today!” The pair then continued on their adventure in Greece, no doubt exchanging a more silly jokes throughout and keeping their fans well entertained.

Greekgodx hits back at shroud over claims he disturbs his sleep Twitch: Greekgodx, shroudDimitri ‘Greekgodx‘ Antonatos wasn’t too happy with Michael ‘shroud’ Grzesiek after the Twitch star claimed he wakes him up when he’s trying to sleep, so Greek took to his August 9 stream to rant about it. Despite shroud being an absolute beast at almost every game he plays, the man is in fact human and needs his sleep like the rest of us. The Twitch star confessed that he can no longer watch Tyler ‘Trainwreckstv‘ Niknam‘s streams out of fear that he will host Greekgodx, who he claims is “too loud”. Greek watched the clip of shroud saying this, and wasn’t too pleased. Shroud claims Greek is “too loud” Shroud was talking to his audience during his August 10 stream when he admitted “I can’t watch Trainwrecks anymore. I can’t. Because I’m too scared he’s going to host Greek.” The former CSGO pro said that the British streamer’s boisterous voice disturbs his sleep. “And when he hosts, Greek’s too loud. I wake up all the time” he laughed. During an August 10 stream of his own, Greek watched the clip of shroud’s claims, and wasn’t too pleased about it. “That is fucking out of order. So what you want me to do? Fucking be quiet? So you can fucking sleep, shroud. Change my entire fuckin stream?” he asked. The British streamer then said: “I have to base my entire stream around his sleeping schedule. Fuck off! Fuck Shroud’s sleep. Fuck off. Don’t watch my stream if I’m loud. What I’m gonna do? Whisper for my whole stream?” It’s not the first time Greek has been told this On an August 2 stream, Greek was playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive when he screamed “Noooo!” after being eliminated, and his chat immediately told him he was going to wake Shroud up. Read More: Shroud hacked on Twitter – “Shroud is sleeping, keep it quiet. You woke Shroud,” the British streamer read. “So let me ask you a question. Every I make a loud noise, you gonna tell me I woke up Shroud? Is that what you’re going to do now? Is that a thing now?” (Timestamp of 00:19 for mobile viewers.) Obviously the situation is all in good fun, as the pair are known to have friendly ‘beef’ towards each other from time to time.

GreekGodx calls for Twitch fans to “stop watching streamers” after announcing hiatus Twitter: GreekgodxDimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos called for Twitch fans to “stop watching streamers” live their lives for them after announcing he was “done with streaming for a while” and would be back soon. Greek found himself embroiled in drama after claiming IRL streamers like Alinity, Mizkif, and HAchubby were “desperate for content” following an incident where Alinity controversially called a waiter racist on stream. But despite the fact she apologized, it seems like the situation has, at the very least, played a part in convincing Greek to take a break from streaming. However, after urging fans to stop watching streamers, he’s being criticized for the very thing he criticized them for – being disconnected from reality. “I’m done with streaming for a while because it’s summer. I’m not going to sit inside and waste my life streaming,” said Greek. “I’ll be back in a month or two. But I’ll keep everyone updated here. I encourage people to live their lives and stop watching streamers live them for you.” Just to let you know I’m done with streaming for a while because it’s summer I’m not going to sit inside and waste my life streaming. I’ll be back in a month or 2. But I’ll keep everyone updated here. I encourage people to live there lives and stop watching streamers live them 4U — Dimitri (@Greekgodx) July 27, 2021 Some fans described his comments as “well-intentioned” but insisted it shows that he too is disconnected from reality. In their view, it’s a bit rich that he called out other streamers for failing to understand that people have real jobs and stressful lives, but now he’s telling them how to live their lives. Mizkif also took the time to gloat about the irony on stream. “He took the exact narrative that LiveStreamFails made about me… and tweeted it and tried to get everyone to hate me more.. [and] it completely backfired.”

Greekgodx denies racism claims after being banned from Twitch Twitch/GreekGodxGreekgodx is rebutting claims that he was banned from Twitch due to racism and says a clip of him appearing to mock an Asian family is a misunderstanding. On July 28, Greekgodx was hit with his second Twitch ban this month with his first expiring a few weeks earlier. The ban occurred shortly after a clip of Greek appearing to mock a family by speaking in an exaggerated Asian accent spread on Reddit’s popular LiveStreamFail section. The clip quickly reached the top of the subreddit with thousands of upvotes. After his ban, many viewers suspected his alleged mockery was the reason for Twitch taking action, but Greek was dismissed those claims, saying he wasn’t being racist in that clip. Greekgodx denies being racist in viral Twitch clip On Twitter, Greek quoted a since-deleted tweet by esports journalist Jake Lucky claiming that he had mocked an Asian family. “This is funny because that wasn’t an Asian family,” he said. “That was a Greek family speaking Greek. And to assume that they are Asian is very wrong in itself. My family members are Asian why would I be racist to the people who brought me up.” Greek went on to add he was just making “random noises” and they were completely unrelated to the family in the clip. Greekgodx has since clarified that he was banned on Twitch due to hateful conduct, but says he is currently trying to appeal the decision. Twitch themselves never comment on an individual’s ban. The length of Greekgodx’s ban is just for two weeks, so expect to see him back on Twitch in August, pending a super fast appeal from Twitch, of course.

Greekgodx unbanned on Twitch after second suspension Instagram: GreekgodxStreaming star Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos received a surprising ban from Twitch on November 30, nearly a year after being hit with a suspension from the platform in September 2019. Update: December 1 at 11:47 AM PST Greekgodx’s Twitch ban has been completed following a mysterious infraction on the popular streamer’s channel. ✅ Twitch Partner “”Greekgodx”” (@Greekgodx) has been unbanned after 1 day, 46 minutes and 4 seconds! ✅https://t.co/OslplfOLyB#twitch #unban #partner #twitchpartner ⏪ — StreamerBans (@StreamerBans) December 1, 2020 Shortly after Twitch locked his channel, Greek told people that he was hit with a 24-hour ban. That time has now elapsed and one of the more lively personalities on the platform can now come back in full forcer. Original story: Greekgodx is a famous name among live streaming circles; known for his hilarious on-stream antics and shocking weight loss journey, Greek has amassed a massive audience on Twitch, boasting well over 1.3 million followers. However, Greek’s fans were surprised to see him hit with a ban on November 30 for no apparent reason, leading to a slew of speculation as to why the streamer was suddenly suspended from the site. Although there has been no direct confirmation from Twitch, some theories claim that he may have breached the platform’s Terms of Service by allegedly watching street fight videos. ❌ Twitch Partner “”Greekgodx”” (@Greekgodx) has been banned! ❌https://t.co/OslplfOLyB#twitch #ban #secondban #partner #twitchpartner ☕ — StreamerBans (@StreamerBans) November 30, 2020 Still, others theorized that it might have been the result of yet another DMCA claim, with the broadcaster potentially streaming copyrighted music or other material on his channel. However, in the end, it turned out to be nothing more than a slap on the wrist. This was confirmed by the man himself. “24-hour ban,” he said. “See ya tomorrow.” Still, this isn’t the first time Greek has been banned from the site and some believe it might not be the last. In September 2019, the streamer was hit with a 14-day suspension over what he claimed was a “silly comment about gender” regarding SoundCloud’s options when its users make an account. Got banned for a silly comment about gender i just wanted to say it was a joke and i’m really sorry to anyone i offended. i didn’t mean to be hurtful or hateful. ill update u guys on how long the ban is for when i can. — Dimitri (@GGXupdates) September 19, 2019 Having stated that SoundCloud was “catering to cucks,” the British broadcasting star quickly apologized for the comments in a subsequent Tweet, claiming that it was “just a joke” and that he was “really sorry to anyone I offended. I didn’t mean to be hurtful or hateful.” While there’s no telling what the reason for Greek’s most recent ban is at the time of writing, fans are hopeful that he won’t be away from the platform for too long — although considering the recent wave of Twitch bans lately, he’s certainly not alone in being unable to broadcast.

GreekGodx unbanned on Twitch three days after bizarre rant Twitch: GreekgodxTwitch streamer Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos has been unbanned from Twitch, just three days after a stream where he spoke passionately about a variety of topics, including criticizing other streamers and making sexist comments. Greekgodx is a veteran streamer, who took a lengthy break from Twitch to complete a rapid weight loss journey, before returning in 2020. Although he streams much more infrequently in 2022, he went live on June 28, topless, and began what can only be described as a rant, about various topics ranging from current affairs, other broadcasters, and the reason he’s single. Within hours of the stream, Twitch banned his channel, making it unavailable to view any of the VODs or clips. It’s not known what exactly caused the violation of community guidelines. Greekgodx sexist comments on Twitch In one segment of the stream, Greek said that if a woman wanted to date him, she would be expected to be “in the kitchen”, cooking and looking after the children, while he streamed and “made the money.” “I’m going to sit here streaming, earn all the money. You’re going to be in the kitchen, cooking, cleaning, and making sure my home is f**king clean.” Greek shades Mizkif and OTK Another possible reason for the suspension is Greek’s comments directed at other streamers. Twitch has guidelines to prohibit streamers from targeting other broadcasters with harassment, including “personal attacks.” When streamer Wantep entered the chat, Greek said that he was an “OTK enjoyer”, the org that Mizkif co-owns. He also said that all Mizkif does is “bait drama for attention”, and called the organization a “circus.” Other moments from the stream include Greekgodx saying that anyone “scammed” by Ice Poseidon deserved it, and that kids should gamble at a young age to learn about the dangers of gambling. GreekGodx responds to his Twitch ban Shortly after his ban was shared by Streamerbans on Twitter, the creator posted his own tweet explaining his side of the ban. He said: “I have been a naughty boy no more twerking from me! Sorry boys ill keep that type of content for ticktok!” I have been a naughty boy no more twerking from me! Sorry boys ill keep that type of content for ticktok! https://t.co/w47OHogkKo — Dimitri (@Greekgodx) June 28, 2022 Skeptical, fans quickly took to the replies to make sure it wasn’t actually for the “weird rants,” which he said it wasn’t. GreekGodx unbanned from Twitch Just three days after his ban, GreekGodx’s channel has been restored. He quickly quote-tweeted streamerbans with a video for his followers. Twitch does comment publicly on community guidelines violations to protect the privacy of users. This means that unless he shares his ban reason, we may never know.

GreekGodx announces he’s ending his Twitch hiatus early: “Money’s tight” Twitter: GreekGodxLess than a month after announcing a hiatus from streaming, Dimitri ‘GreekGodx’ Antonatos revealed he’s planning on returning to Twitch, claiming “money is tight” and he’ll be back soon. GreekGodx made headlines on July 27 after slamming Natalia ‘Alinity’ Mogollonand and Mizkif following their drama with a waiter during an IRL stream that resulted in him getting called racist for allegedly getting annoyed at HAchubby. It escalated further after Greek called for fans to “stop watching” streamers like them and announced he was “done with streaming for a while.” And in that time, he’s seemingly cut ties with Nick ‘Nmplol’ Polom and Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys. However, it seems like a month off was more than enough for him to reinvigorate himself. Greek revealed he’s planning to return to business because he needs the money, and his fans can’t wait to see him pick up where he left off. “I’m going to go back to streaming soon,” said Greek in a tweet posted on August 22. He revealed that although he knows fans like it when he reacts to videos, he wants to provide them with new content to shake things up. “For the people who watch me, it’s going to be some IRL stuff,” he explained. “I know you love me watching videos for 8+ hours, but I’m going to have to provide some content. Money is tight. See you soon. Stay updated. IRL KING will be back soon.” Im going to go back to streaming soon for the people who watch me its going to be some IRL stuff. i know you love me watching videos for 8+hrs but im going to have to provide some content. money is tight. see you soon stay updated. IRL KING will be back soon. 🔥 — Dimitri (@Greekgodx) August 22, 2021 In a subsequent tweet on August 26, Greek revealed he’ll be returning within a week and admitted he’s excited to get the ball rolling again. It will be interesting to see whether he decides to address all the drama with Pokimane, and later xQc, that went down during his time off or leave it all in the past and focus on doing what he does best – entertaining his Twitch fans.

Greek and Tyler1 entertain the masses with their hilariously bad Minecraft Monday gameplay Twitch: Tyler1 / Mojang / Instagram: GreekgodxMinecraft Monday tournament, and their attempt went about as poorly as you could expect. KEEMSTAR’s Minecraft Mondays have been a roaring success, with thousands of viewers tuning in to watch their favorite content creators head into the game’s popular Hunger Games servers in the hopes of being the last team standing, much like his Friday Fortnite competition. One of the big-name duos from this weekend were Tyler1 and Greek, and while they may be extremely talented at their own specific games, their attempts at Minecraft domination had their viewers in stitches. Things got off to a poor start for the duo, who admitted right off the bat that they weren’t going to do well, and were only there because of their popularity. “It’s so funny, it’s almost a waste of time us being there at this point,” Greek told his teammate. “We can’t even work the menu! It’s a massive waste of time, we’re not going to win any money, we’re just viewers!” “True!” roared Tyler1. “We’re just being used for clout at this point for fucking KEEMSTAR!” The pair even tried to practice for their appearance, taking to a match with just the two of them so they could try and practice their skills with a bow and arrow. Unsurprisingly, Tyler1 got upset almost immediately as Greek hit him continuously with shots, shouting at him to stop firing so he could have a chance. The Twitch streamer’s rage continued during a game of Spleef, where players try and knock each other off of a platform and into the lava below, with the last man standing declared the winner. While Tyler was able to take down one opponent, he was quickly bombarded with snowballs and thrown into the lava himself, choosing to blame Greek for not coming and helping him, before threatening to smack his screen out of frustration. Tyler1 screamed: “I’m going to punch my fucking monitor! I’m getting teamed on! Where are you Greek! Help! I’m fucking dead!” Unsurprisingly, their less-than-successful attempts at securing Minecraft Monday glory fell flat, with the pair finishing third from last in 19th position.

Greek slams IRL streamers “desperate for content” after Mizkif, Alinity, HAchubby drama Twitch/Mizkif/Twitter/Greekgodx/Instagram/AlinitydivineTwitch star Dimitri ‘Greekgodx’ Antonatos has spoken up against the IRL stream shenanigans of Mizkif and Alinity, after the latter accused a waiter at a restaurant of being “racist” for not understanding HAchubby’s order. IRL Twitch streams are one of the most popular forms of content on the platform, with some of the site’s biggest names traveling the world, interacting with strangers and venturing into the outside world. It’s a nice change of pace from the standard gaming streams Twitch is known for. However, IRL streams do have their share of controversial moments with streamers literally being attacked, setting their backyards on fire and botching skateboard tricks. One such notorious incident occurred when Alinity visited Mizkif along with HAchubby. As Dexerto reported, Alinity and Mizkif accused an employee at Shake Shack of being “racist” when he had a hard time understanding HAchubby’s order in part due to Korean being her primary language. The clip of the streamers making the accusations spread like wildfire, eventually resulting in Alinity issuing a tearful apology, confessing that she even called the restaurant and spoke to the manager to say the employees were “great.” Despite this, Greekgodx took to Twitter to voice his opinion on the matter and remind streamers that workers at restaurants are grinding it out to make a living. “IRL Twitch streamers need to chill a bit and not think they are the center of the universe. I get it you’re desperate for content. People have real jobs and stressful [lives]. It’s not all about you,” he blasted. “STFU and keep [to] yourself unless people want to be filmed.” Irl twitch streamers need to chill a bit and not think they are the center of the universe. i get it your desperate for content. People have real jobs and stressful life’s its not all about you. stfu and keep your self unless people want to be filmed. — Dimitri (@Greekgodx) July 27, 2021 “People don’t realize what a grind these type of jobs are unless you worked them. It’s not fun, it’s hard work. and it’s boring,” he explained in a comment to a since-deleted video of the IRL restaurant order incident. “You feel unloved and replaceable. So keep that in mind when millionaire streamers try to make content with you.” Many people agreed with Greek’s take, with some even adding that it should be against Twitch’s TOS to film people at their jobs without consent. People dont realise what a grind these type of jobs are unless you worked them. its not fun its hard work. and its boring. and you feel unloved and replaceable. so keep that in mind when millionaire streamers try to make content with you. — Dimitri (@Greekgodx) July 27, 2021 Time will tell if more big Twitch names take Greek’s remarks to heart or if the troubling trend of filming employees on the job during streams continues unchecked.

Grayson Dolan speaks out after Ethan opens up about bullying online YouTube: Dolan TwinsGrayson Dolan and the production team behind the Dolan Twins have posted messages of support for Ethan Dolan in an emotional Instagram post after Grayson revealed his struggles with bullying online. Ethan and Grayson Dolan grew to prominence online in 2013, when they were 13 years old, for the videos they posted to Vine. On YouTube, the twins have more than 11 million subscribers. On July 13, Ethan released a video detailing how comments online about his acne had severely affected his well-being. The short documentary shows how harsh words about his appearance had destroyed his self-confidence. Ethan first opened up about his problems with acne and hate online in February when he posted a statement on Twitter alongside a photo of his face addressing some harsh comments about his skin. He wrote: “Just seeing what people are saying about my skin (which is completely out of my control, just bad luck) it just makes me think. So many people deal with acne, I can just imagine the comments they get about their appearance daily,” and encouraged other people who struggle with similar difficulties to love themselves despite harsh words. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw2o_j1xwDk Grayson wrote: “It’s hard to put into words how proud I am of you. We’ve gone through a lot together in these 20 years and because of that, we’ve continued to grow closer and closer. No matter what it was, it was always comforting knowing that I wasn’t alone and that I had you by my side to relate to and learn with. For the first time ever life put something on you that I didn’t personally have to face as well. “I wasn’t physically or mentally able to relate to the way you were feeling about yourself, or how dark things really got while going through what you were going through. I couldn’t and still can’t personally imagine the feeling that the pressure of the public judging you for something of your control brought you. https://www.instagram.com/p/CCo_KvkHMzA/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet “I’m not sure that’s something I would’ve been able to handle man. You are an inspiration to me. In the lowest of lows, you dug deep to selflessly maintain a positive mentality and energy so that you wouldn’t let others down. After climbing out of that dark and uneasy place, you decided that you wanted to use that experience to help others. You have my support forever, you know that.” This display of brotherly love and support resonated with fans who spread positivity on both the short documentary and Grayson’s Instagram post. Ethan replied “Thank you all for encouraging me when I wanted to quit everything over these past 6 months. I would not be where I’m at without every single one of you.”

Greatest female chess player ever wants women’s titles “deleted” Nadeem RasheedIn an interview on the New in Chess magazine podcast, Chess legend Judit Polgar said women’s titles should be abolished, arguing that it would benefit all players. There are four titles that only women can achieve in competitive chess: the Woman Grandmaster, Woman International Master, Woman FIDE Master, and Woman Candidate Master. These titles are easier to obtain as they require fewer norms with a high rating compared to their gender-neutral counterparts. Women can also earn the other four chess titles on top of their gender-specific ones, and many top-level players have both. In the interview, Polgar suggested revamping the system to be more about rating and to standardize the titles across the board. “I thought that maybe it would be possible, and it would be just a very good try to test it at least, to delete the women titles. I mean, why do we have women’s titles? Why don’t you have a title for 2000 (ELO rating), for 2200, for 2300, for 2400, for 2500, for 2600, for 2700? Isn’t it much better to have the rating titles and not that it’s women or men?” She said. Polgar explained later in the podcast that it would be a “first step” toward a solution for the gender divide in chess, as it would change the mindset of women entering tournaments. “Suddenly the mindset of ladies would also say: ‘Okay, it does not matter whether I play in an open tournament or a women’s tournament, I’m aiming to get this title. This title belongs to my rating, not to the gender. It’s my strength, it’s my knowledge, it’s what I can perform, right?’” She said. FIDE introduced the first women’s title, WGM, in 1975 and added the following titles in the years following. The concept of removing them from competitive chess was first broached in 2009 but has not been seriously considered by FIDE. The reaction to Polgar’s suggestion has been mixed on social media with some players liking the idea, and others asking for a more welcoming environment for women in the space before talk of large-scale changes comes into play.

Grandmaster Hikaru speechless after Mr Beast’s epic chess blunder Twitter: TSM/YouTube: Casey NeistatHikaru Nakamura is a chess grandmaster and popular Twitch streamer, who has helped teach the game to some of the biggest names on the internet, but he was left literally wincing by this blunder from top YouTuber Mr Beast. Hikaru is one of the biggest names in chess, and has seen a lot of success streaming his gameplay to viewers on Twitch, making a huge name for himself on the platform in 2020 alongside other chess aficionados such as the Botez sisters. Playing with some of the top names online, including the likes of xQc who definitely left an impression on him, Hikaru has become the go-to for influencers and content creators looking to better their chess game. With Jimmy ‘Mr Beast’ Donaldson looking to up his game, he was playing with Hikaru and, when he was in prime position to check the grandmaster, made a huge blunder that completely cost him the game. The two were nearing the end of their matchup. Hikaru (black) had just his King and a Rook remaining, with the Rook quickly being taken by Beast — though it does seem as though Hikaru let him take the piece, which could have easily put the white King in a check position. With just his King remaining against Beast’s King, Queen, and Rook, it looked a foregone conclusion that Mr Beast would beat the internationally-recognized grandmaster, forcing Nakamura’s king into a corner and claiming his win in just a matter of moves. Instead, Beast fell for the classic rookie error of moving his Queen in such a way to force a stalemate, rather than claiming the win which Hikaru seemed willing to give him as he moved towards the corner of the board. With Hikaru’s King not directly being attacked, but unable to move without ending up in a check position, the game ends as a draw due to the stalemate situation — something Mr Beast seemingly didn’t see coming, as he’s surprised at the game’s ending. Hikaru, though, looks even more unimpressed, literally wincing as the game reaches its conclusion and simply saying “oh no,” clearly let down by what happened. Beast, in his confusion, asked whether it can count as a win, or if he’ll have to “beat him again” — which is a pretty bold question to ask considering the magnitude of the blunder that just cost him the game.

Grayson Dolan shocks brother Ethan with emotional $40k prank The Dolan Twins, YouTubeThe Dolan Twins are two of YouTube’s biggest stars, boasting over 10 million subscribers, and are almost always seen together — but what happens when one brother tries to prank the other? Grayson Dolan found the answer to this question with an elaborate scheme in an attempt to thank his brother Ethan for all his hard work on their fragrance business and YouTube channel. He explained his plan in a video uploaded on May 25, claiming that he hoped to buy his brother a Rolex watch as a housewarming gift after moving into their new spot together — a luxury item Ethan had been pining after for a long time. The watch in question: a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. Unfortunately, after multiple attempts to secure the highly-coveted accessory, Grayson’s efforts proved fruitless, until Ethan brought up another watch that had suddenly replaced its number-one spot on his list. Luckily, Grayson was able to purchase the watch last-minute — a buy that took a $40k blow to his pocketbook, which he made sure to warn his mother about beforehand. However, he wasn’t just going to hand the watch over; instead, he enlisted the help of fellow YouTuber Jake Paul and borrowed one of his hotshot vehicles as a front to trick Ethan into thinking he’d bought him a car, instead. Excited for the plan, Jake drove Grayson over to their house in the flashy ride, placing the wrapped-up Rolex underneath the car in a box. Leading Ethan out to their driveway, Grayson successfully hoodwinked his brother into thinking he’d been gifted a new ride — until Jake popped out from the background, asking if they’d finished borrowing his car for their video. He drove out of frame of the camera, revealing the small box that had been tucked beneath the car, which Ethan successfully guessed was the Rolex. “I’m gonna cry… I’m literally weak right now!” Ethan shouted upon opening his gift. “No f**king way! …This might be the only time I’ve ever fainted in my entire life.” “I wanted to tell you that I’ve been feeling guilty lately for not showing you how much I truly appreciate you, as a brother and a business partner,” Grayson replied. Needless to say, Ethan was truly awed by his brother’s show of appreciation — a massive gift that came on the coattails of a wholesome prank and a blooming career for both YouTubers.

Grandma spoils grandson on his first Christmas and TikTok approves TikTok: mjbexA grandma spoiled her grandson on his first Christmas, and TikTok approves of her thoughtfulness. Grandchildren are often the prized priority of a family, especially when they’ve just been born. So when one Nanna was given the chance to spoil her grandson on his first Christmas, she jumped at the opportunity. After showing TikTok her gift haul, the Nanna was praised for her graciousness. Nanna’s many Christmas gifts for grandson influences TikTokers to want to do the same Michi James, also known to her grandbaby as “Nanna,” took to TikTok to share with her viewers the load of gifts she bought for her grandson’s first Christmas. Captioning her video, “Baby’s first Christmas,” James recorded the room full of presents for her “only” grandchild. The plethora of items included toys, games, plush stuffed animals, clothes, and building blocks in the shape of zoo animals. Her grandson was also in the video wearing a holiday-themed outfit that read, “Who needs Santa, I have Nanna.” The great deal of gifts that the grandmother got for her grandson brought in plenty of comments, with many people applauding her for her ‘idea of Christmas.’ One viewer wrote, “Love this. I can’t wait to have a grandchild so I can do the same and spoil them.” And, “Life is full of opportunities for everyone!! And it’s your choice at the end of the day. Spoil your loved ones. Your money, your life. Love this.” Others shared their own plans for Christmas gifts this year, saying, “This is basically my daughter’s first Christmas too, oh lord. Not too much at all mumma.” Though she’ll have more wrapping to do this year, it’s clear that this Nanna had the intention to bring her grandson the best first Christmas ever. To read about how a mom chose to book a hotel to wrap her kid’s Christmas gifts in peace this year, check our page out here.

Grandmaster Hikaru impressed by Pokimane’s chess skills Instagram: pokimanelol / TSMGrandmaster Hikaru is one of the most popular chess players on Twitch, and has taken a number of top streamers and content creators under his wing — though few quite as instantly-impressive as Pokimane. In the past, we’ve seen Hikaru look almost hurt by some of the epic blunders top content creators have made, such as when MrBeast completely ruined his opportunity to put Hikaru in checkmate. Despite that, he is always happy to bring new names into the chess mix, and the first in 2021 was Twitch’s biggest female streamer, Pokimane, who was looking to bring out her inner Beth Harmon. While Poki is still incredibly new to the game, Hikaru couldn’t believe some of the moves she was making, looking like someone who had a lot of practice under their belt. Throughout the ‘lesson’ Hikaru would constantly put Pokimane in different scenarios, giving her puzzles to solve and see what the best way to attack the opposing pieces would be. Read More: Best chess streamers to watch on Twitch – For the most part, though she barely needed any help. In the clip below, she manages to solve the puzzle and put Hikaru in checkmate with relative ease, with the GM “not even really sure what to say” to her decision-making abilities on the board. Not long after, she found another checkmate quite quickly, and Hikaru once again couldn’t hide how impressed he was. Through a wide smile, he tells Pokimane that she found the move “really, really quickly,” adding that it was “absolutely perfect” and he “couldn’t have done it better.” You can watch the full lesson on Hikaru’s YouTube channel, and he even titled the video (embedded below) “Pokimane is NOT NORMAL,” clearly mind blown by how quickly she has picked up the game and become a competent player. While other names such as MrBeast and xQc have been about where you would expect rookie players to be, Pokimane looks like someone who has been practicing for a long time. Who knows, maybe she’s a secret chess prodigy without realizing… Grandmaster Pokimane definitely has a ring to it.

Grammys 2024 Winners: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus & More Recording AcademyThe Recording Academy announced the winners for the 66th Grammy Awards with Trevor Noah as host on February 4, 2024. Here’s everything we know. It has been a fantastic year for pop and hip-hop. From Taylor Swift’s Midnights to Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts and Doja Cat’s “Paint the Town Red,” artists across genres have been absolutely killing it. During the night, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, boygenius, Billie Eilish, and more lead the score board of winners with countless other names earning major hardware. The pre-ceremony winners were officially unveiled via Recording Academy’s official YouTube channel with songwriter Justin Tranter as host. The main show kicked off promptly at 8 pm EST with Trevor Noah as host. Here’s everything we know about the winners, nominees, and the performers. The winners for the 2024 Grammy Awards Album of the Year World Music Radio, Jon Batiste – The Record, Boygenius – Endless Summer Vacation, Miley Cyrus – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd, Lana Del Rey – The Age of Pleasure, Janelle Monáe – GUTS, Olivia Rodridgo – Midnights, Taylor Swift – WINNER – SOS, SZA – Song of the Year “A&W,” Lana Del Rey (Jack Antonoff, Lana Del Rey & Sam Dew) – “Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift (Jack Antonoff & Taylor Swift) – “Butterfly,” Jon Batiste (Jon Batiste & Dan Wilson) – “Dance the Night,” Dua Lipa (Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson & Andrew Wyatt) – “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus (Miley Cyrus, Gregory Aldae Hein & Michael Pollack) – “Kill Bill,” SZA (Rob Bisel, Carter Lang & Solána Rowe) – “Vampire,” Olivia Rodrigo (Daniel Nigro & Olivia Rodrigo) – “What Was I Made For?,” Billie Elish (Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell) – WINNER – Record of the Year “Worship,” Jon Batist – “Not Strong Enough,” Boygenius – “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus – WINNER – “What Was I Made For?,” Billie Eilish – “On My Mama,” Victoria Monét – “Vampire,” Olivia Rodridgo – “Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift – “Kill Bill,” SZA – Best New Artist Gracie Abrams – Fred Again… – Ice Spice – Jelly Roll – Coco Jones – Noah Kahn – Victoria Monet – WINNER – The War and Treaty – Producer of the Year, Non-Classical Jack Antonoff – WINNER – Dernst “D’Mile’ Emile ll – Hit-Boy – Metro Boomin – Daniel Nigro – Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical Edgar Barrera – Jessie Jo Dillon – Shane McAnally – Theron Thomas – WINNER – Justin Tranter – Best Pop Vocal Album Chemistry, Kelly Clarkson – Endless Summer Vacation, Miley Cyrus – −, Ed Sheeran – GUTS, Olivia Rodrigo – Midnights, Taylor Swift – WINNER – Best Pop Solo Performance “Flowers,” Miley Cyrus – WINNER – “Paint the Town Red,” Doja Cat – “What Was I Made For?,” Billie Eilish – “Vampire,” Olivia Rodrigo – “Anti-Hero,” Taylor Swift – Best Pop Duo/Group Performance “Thousand Miles,” Miley Cyrus Featuring Brandi Carlile – “Candy Necklace,” Lana Del Rey Featuring Jon Batiste – “Never Felt So Alone,” Labrinth Featuring Billie Eilish – “Karma,” Taylor Swift Featuring Ice Spice – “Ghost In The Machine,” SZA Featuring Phoebe Bridgers – WINNER – Best Rap Performance “The Hillbillies,” Baby Keem Featuring Kendrick Lamar – “Love Letter,” Black Thought – “Rich Flex,” Drake & 21 Savage – “SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS,” Killer Mike Featuring André 3000, Future And Eryn Allen Kane – WINNER – “Players,” Coi Leray – Best Melodic Rap Performance “Sittin’ On Top Of The World,” Burna Boy Featuring 21 Savage – “Attention,” Doja Cat – “Spin Bout U,” Drake & 21 Savage – “All My Life,” Lil Durk Featuring J. Cole – WINNER – “Low,” SZA – Best Rap Song “Attention,” Doja Cat (Rogét Chahayed, Amala Zandile Dlamini & Ari Starace) – “Barbie World” [From Barbie The Album], Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice Featuring Aqua (Isis Naija Gaston, Ephrem Louis Lopez Jr. & Onika Maraj) – “Just Wanna Rock,” Lil Uzi Vert (Mohamad Camara, Symere Woods & Javier Mercado) – “Rich Flex,” Drake & 21 Savage (Brytavious Chambers, Isaac “Zac” De Boni, Aubrey Graham, J. Gwin, Anderson Hernandez, Michael “Finatik” Mule & Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph) – “SCIENTISTS & ENGINEERS,” Killer Mike Featuring André 3000, Future And Eryn Allen Kane (Andre Benjamin, Paul Beauregard, James Blake, Michael Render, Tim Moore & Dion Wilson) – WINNER – Best Rap Album Her Loss, Drake & 21 Savage – MICHAEL, Killer Mike – WINNER – HEROES & VILLIANS, Metro Boomin – King’s Disease III, Nas – UTOPIA, Travis Scott – Best R&B Performance “Summer Too Hot,” Chris Brown – “Back To Love,” Robert Glasper Featuring Sir & Alex Isley – “ICU” Coco Jones – WINNER – “How Does It Make You Feel,” Victoria Monét – “Kill Bill,” SZA – Best R&B Song “Angel,” Halle (Halle Bailey, Theron Feemster & Coleridge Tillman) – “Back To Love,” Robert Glasper Featuring SiR & Alexy Isley (Darryl Andrew Farris, Robert Glasper & Alexandra Isley) – “ICU,” Coco Jones (Darhyl Camper Jr., Courtney Jones, Raymond Komba & Roy Keisha Rockette) – “On My Mama,” Victoria Monét (Dernst Emile II, Jeff Gitelman, Victoria Monét, Kyla Moscovich, Jamil Pierre & Charles Williams) – “Snooze,” SZA (Kenny B. Edmonds, Blair Ferguson, Khris Riddick-Tynes, Solána Rowe & Leon Thomas) – WINNER – Best R&B Album Girls Night Out, Babyface – What I Didn’t Tell You, Coco Jones – Special Occasion, Emily King – Jaguar ll, Victoria Monét – WINNER – Clear 2: Soft Life EP, Summer Walker – Find a complete list of winners on Grammy.com. The performers for the 2024 Grammy Awards On January 25, the first wave of performers were announced. Those artists included Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Dua Lipa. The second wave of performers included Travis Scott, Luke Combs, and Burna Boy, who will be the first African artist to perform on music’s biggest night. Billy Joel will also perform. The rest of the lineup included SZA, Joni Mitchell, Jon Batiste, Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman, Stevie Wonder, Fantasia, and Annie Lennox.

Grand master Hikaru challenges Obama to chess match on Twitch Flickr/Instagram/TwitchChess GM Hikaru Nakamura has issued a challenge to former US President Barack Obama to play a match on Twitch after the success of Alexandria ‘AOC’ Ocasio-Cortez’s Among Us stream. Like many, Hikaru, who recently became a member of the esports organization TSM, was watching AOC’s legendary Twitch stream on October 20 where the congresswoman competed against Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys and Ben ‘DrLupo’ Lupo. Over 420,000 people tuned in to watch the groundbreaking broadcast, prompting Hikaru to take to Twitter in an effort to get in on the sensation of politicians playing games on Twitch. “Hey Barack Obama – I see AOC on Twitch tonight doing a promotion for voting and playing Among Us with some huge streamers,” the chess GM began, tagging both Obama and Cortez. “Any chance you’d be interested in a chess match to raise funds for the Joe Biden Victory Fund and Act Blue?” Hey @BarackObama – I see @aoc on twitch tonight doing a promotion for voting and playing Among Us with some huge streamers. Any chance you’d be interested in a chess match to raise funds for the @joebiden Victory Fund and @actblue? Let me know, my dms are open! — Hikaru Nakamura (@GMHikaru) October 21, 2020 The response to Hikaru’s challenge was mixed by his own followers, with some wondering why the streamer would engage in politics. “How the f*** do I follow you for chess and I see politics?” one concerned user asked. “I’m surprised as well,” another replied in response. However, not everyone was down on the challenge. Many of Hikaru’s followers were open to the idea and quote-tweeted the chess GM to encourage the match. “Nakamura challenging Obama to a chess game? Wow, this election is getting truly exciting,” one follower wrote with glee. So far, however, the forty-forth president has yet to reply to Hikaru’s challenge publicly. It is possible that Obama decided to simply slide into Hikaru’s DMs to organize the match, so we should wait and see how this unfolds. If the battle between Hikaru and Obama does end up taking place, it will be super interesting to see what kind of numbers it would pull on the platform, especially given the recent success of AOC’s stream.

Graham Stephan reveals boxing injuries following Creator Clash match against Michael Reeves Creator ClashYouTuber Graham Stephan revealed the injuries he received from his Creator Clash boxing debut during the latest episode of his podcast, The Iced Coffee Hour. On May 14, 18 content creators got together for the latest influencer boxing event to raise money for a variety of charities. The Creator Clash was organized by popular YouTuber iDubbz who took a mixture of unconventional YouTubers and had them battle it out. Among the creators was finance YouTuber Graham Stephan, who faced off against OfflineTV member and tech-focused creator Michael Reeves. Reeves ended up winning the fight, and in the latest episode of The Iced Coffee Hour, Graham revealed the list of injuries he received during the event. Graham Stephan reveals his injuries following Creator Clash During the May 17 podcast episode, co-host Jack Selby asked Stephan to walk them through his injuries. “It sucked. Initially, it was just a bloody nose. I didn’t bleed that much during, but when I got back to the locker room I guess it started up then?” he explained. “I also had a mild concussion and some swelling around the face. “The hardest part for me has been my nose. The swelling is going down, but you can’t see it much [from the outside]. Inside my nose, if I put my finger [in my nostril] it gets cut off because it feels like there’s a balloon inside my nose.” The Creator Clash event saw a wide variety of creators take home their first boxing trophy, including Twitch star JustaMinx and the hose of Epic Meal Time: Harley Morenstien. It prompted other big-name creators to begin talking about another potential influencer boxing match — including Mizkif, Valkyrae, Alinity, and more.

Grammy Song of the Year on TikTok: The biggest trends inspired by Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, more TikTok/Doja Cat/Olivia RodrigoThe 2022 Grammy awards ‘Song of the Year’ nominees includes a variety of songs that helped inspire viral TikTok trends. Here’s everything we know about them — from Montero to Drivers License. Since the launch of TikTok in 2016, it has continued to be the home of some of the most viral videos that exist on the internet. From dance trends to one-off viral videos, the short-form video app has something for everyone. It has also had a fierce influence on the music industry, with creators like GAYLE and Lil Nas X soaring in popularity after their music and videos went viral on the app. The 2022 Grammy Awards ‘Song of the Year’ nominees are a prime example of TikTok’s influence, with quite a few nominees dominating TikTok trends over the last year. Grammy Song of the Year Nominee TikTok trends Here are three of the top Song of the Year nominees that influenced their own viral TikTok trend. Drivers License – Olivia Rodrigo While Olivia Rodrigo may not have risen to fame solely from her presence on TikTok, her song ‘Drivers License’ has been used in hundreds of thousands of videos. The accompanying hashtag donning the name of her song has been viewed almost seven billion times. Most of the trends videos showcased a singing TikTok user transitioning to them laying on their bed. Addison Rae and Bryce Hall put their own spin on a video, receiving over 10 million likes. (Click here if TikTok doesn’t load) Kiss Me More – Doja Cat One of Doja Cat’s first steps to viral fame was her 2018 song ‘Mooo,’ and stayed remotely out of the spotlight until releasing Kiss Me More in 2021. It quickly went viral on TikTok, being used in over two million videos since its release. The trend generally involves a transition into a different outfit and has been used by creators like JoJo Siwa and Steve Harvey. (Click here if TikTok doesn’t load) Montero (Call me by your name) – Lil Nas X With over 26 million followers on his TikTok account, Lil Nas X is an example of using the platform to promote his music as he created the ‘Yeehaw challenge’ to promote his song ‘Old Town Road’ in 2019. When it comes to Montero, its viral popularity sparked another transition trend. The song has been used over two million times, with creators like Bella Poarch joining in on the fun. (Click here if TikTok doesn’t load) These are just three of the ‘Song of the year’ nominees, with their respective viral TikTok trends. Alongside these musicians are Billie Eilish, Justin Beiber, Silk Sonic, and Ed Sheeran. If you’d like to keep up with the latest TikTok trends and other viral news, head over to our hub.

Grace Van Dien’s FaZe Clan controversy explained: Timeline of events Rain / FaZe ClanA new recruit joining FaZe Clan is usually a big deal, celebrated by their community and the wider FaZe fanbase. But when Stranger Things actor-turned-streamer Grace Van Dien joined, and became FaZe Bluefille, a storm of controversy ensued that few expected. Here’s a breakdown of what has happened in the saga so far. FaZe Clan, one of the longest-running and best-known esports, gaming, and lifestyle brands today, started as most esports orgs did with humble beginnings; Young gamers uploading clips and commentaries, and banding together to make content. It is now a household name and publicly traded on the Nasdaq, but is also facing some of the most challenging periods in its history, as some of the original founders and members continue to lash out publicly at the org. Against this backdrop, the signing of Grace Van Dien, a Stranger Things star with limited experience in gaming content creation, sparked a furor among some pockets of the community. FaZe was criticized for ignoring existing female content creators in favor of a ‘celebrity’, and it gave further ammunition for OG members like Rain and Banks to continue taking shots. Here’s a recap of the FaZe Bluefille saga so far, in case you’ve lost track of all the drama. Timeline Rain leaks Grace joining FaZe – Grace announcement sparks debate – Rain vs Grace feud – Rain & Grace meet-up – FaZe Clan issues statement – Grace removes FaZe from bio – May 18: FaZe Rain leaks Grace Van Dien signing The figurehead of the criticism is Nordan ‘Rain’ Shat, one of the original FaZe members, who has been publicly critical of the org throughout 2023. Before Van Dien was even announced officially, Rain spoiled the surprise, and claimed she was only joining “[because] she was on one episode of Stranger Things.” Rain also remarked that Grace wouldn’t even know what a trickshot is – referencing how FaZe originated as a sniping clan in 2009’s Modern Warfare 2. May 26: Grace Van Dien announcement sparks debate Following the announcement, on May 26, newer FaZe member Santana called out the OG members for their comments about Grace, saying he was “disappointed” in them. This lit the fire, and Santana even showed death threats he had received. Grace was also quick to fire back at Rain. “I’m sorry sir, were you in the meeting with us? Were you there?” She questioned on her stream. “No, I’ve never f**king met you and that is not why FaZe signed me. That is definitely how I got the meeting, yes, I will give that credit. That is how I got the meeting.” “But, that is absolutely not why I’ve signed. The things that we spoke about in the meeting are why I have. So, get f**king wrecked to everyone saying that, to Rain saying that. Like, you weren’t there, you have no idea.” May 28: Rain vs Grace feud heats up Reacting to Grace’s comments, Rain called her “mid” – a remark he later backtracked and said he felt bad about. But, this prompted a further response from Van Dien, who was also accused of going low, by referencing Rain’s past drug problems and overdose. These comments from Grace were perhaps her first slip-up, where the ire shifted from FaZe Clan’s decision-making to her own actions, and caused some to turn on her. However, a number of big-name streamers, including Asmongold and Hasan, reacted to the feud and backed Van Dien. “If you take the low road, I will meet you there”, Asmongold said of Grace’s comment about the overdose, as it had been in response to Rain’s comment on her appearance. Hasan called Rain a “loser”, and mocked him bringing up trickshots in 2023. Disguised Toast was equally critical of the OG members. xQc also weighed in – but targeted his criticism at FaZe itself. He argued there were “deserving” women in the gaming scene, and implied Grace had only been signed because she was ‘a girl’: “Why do people have to go out of their way and pick girls on the basis that they are girls, that aren’t even interested in the space. There’s so many girls out there that are doing good.” May 30: Grace and Rain meet – and make it worse Fans thought a resolution may be at hand when Rain confirmed he was going to meet with Grace on May 30. The pair were expected to explain their points of view and come to an understanding. However, before the video of the meeting was posted, Rain said “It took a terrible turn”, despite being “nice respectful & understanding.” He said, “I genuinely don’t understand how it turned into that, I reiterated over and over I mean no harm and it’s literally just jokes on the internet and it just wasn’t enough.” When the video was uploaded, Rain had spliced in his own reaction to the meeting, providing explanation and defense to Grace’s criticisms, such as old tweets of his that were deemed misogynistic. Grace eventually left the room in tears and proclaimed she would leave FaZe if the video was uploaded. May 31: FaZe Clan speaks out and defends Grace Van Dien Following the video posted by Rain, FaZe Clan issued a public statement – it is the first since the signing of Grace and the ensuing drama. “The mistreatment of our newest member is in no way OK. Grace joined in hopes to bring her voice to FaZe & we stand by her,” the statement read. The statement was instantly met with derision from FaZe members Rain, Banks, Temperrr, and Censor. Thomas ‘Temperrr’ Oliviera, formerly the CEO of FaZe Clan, tweeted, “corporate skull f**ked our brand, squeezed every last drop imaginable & is continuing to repeat that same process. I was building this brand long before money was even possible to be made. It’s always been about legacy first.” June 1: Grace removes FaZe from bio A small but possibly significant update on June 1, as Grace changed her Twitter bio from ‘faze bluefille’ to simply ‘bluefille.’ She also made her account private. FaZe member Nate Hill, who featured in Grace’s announcement video, tweeted “Anybody wanna join FaZe?”, to which Grace replied, “Is this a joke?” That’s the situation as it stands now. The original FaZe members continue to rally against what they describe as the “corporate” side of the brand. This corporate side is facing an even more meaningful challenge though – its share price, which continues to languish outside of Nasdaq compliance.

Grace VanderWaal goes viral on TikTok with surprising new look Whitney Bauck / FashionistaGrace VanderWaal has grown up a lot since winning Americas Got Talent back in 2016, but now she’s got a completely different look, and her fans on TikTok and Instagram are losing their minds. It’s hard to believe that Grace VanderWaal is still only 16 years old. She’s already accomplished so much, from winning Americans Got Talent back in 2016 and becoming a popular singer and songwriter to starring in a feature film. Grace VanderWaal always had a traditional look with a sense of childlike innocence. People often pointed out that she looked like a “ray of sunshine.” However, she’s decided to change her appearance drastically, and the new look has gone viral. Instead of a neatly trimmed bob cut, Grace VanderWaal’s head is now completely shaved. It’s a stark contrast to how she used to look, and it’s been a shock to some of her fans. However, most of them think it’s great. She revealed the new look in several posts on social media. However, one particular video of her singing ‘Here’ by Alessia Cara on TikTok has gone viral. It’s generated around two million likes, and the numbers keep on rising. https://twitter.com/defnoodles/status/1340747786438905856 But that’s not all. A few posts on Instagram have gained lots of traction too. A picture of her wearing a laid-back hoodie with ripped jeans and even some artistic face-paint has almost 300,000 likes. Unfortunately, she’s since taken it down. It’s not all about the new look. Grace VanderWaal also seems to have a different attitude, and her fans have noticed. “Seeing you growing [and] changing inside and out is so beautiful,” said one of them. View this post on Instagram Some fans are concerned, fearing the drastic change in appearance might be tied to potential mental health issues. However, others think it’s perfectly normal for a teenager to experiment with their appearance, especially when they’re in the spotlight. Either way, love it or hate it, Grace VanderWaal’s new look is here to stay. It doesn’t change the fact that she’s incredibly talented and will continue to produce excellent music.

Grace Van Dien reveals why she prefers hanging out with streamers over actors YouTube: Grace Van DienStranger Things star Grace Van Dien explained why she finds it easier to bond with streamers instead of other actors in a tell-all Twitch broadcast. Fans might recognize Grace Van Dien from her performance as Chrissy Cunningham in Stranger Things Season 4. (Warning: Stranger Things spoilers ahead!) The blonde, doe-eyed actress stole hearts as the sweet cheerleader before ultimately meeting her end in the Season’s very first episode — but despite her short stint in the viral Netflix series, she quickly became a fan favorite. Following her success on the show, Van Dien started catching eyes on Twitch, where she streams under the name ‘Blue Fille.’ Since then, Van Dien has actually admitted that she prefers streaming on Twitch over acting after having some unpleasant experiences with producers on past films. Stranger Things’ Grace Van Dien prefers bonding with Twitch streamers instead of actors Now, she’s opening up more about her affinity for streaming, explaining in a recent broadcast why she prefers hanging out with other Twitch streamers over certain actors in Hollywood. “I feel like I bond easier with streamers than with actors, because some actors take themselves so seriously,” she explained. “They take the occupation so seriously. I’m like, ‘It’s not that deep, man.’ Streamers, they don’t give a sh*t. They’re like, ‘Yeah I play video games for a living.’ Who gets to do that? It’s weird. It’s bizarre. Streamers are really chill.” “Actors are like, ‘Yeah, my craft is like, really important to me.’ I even had a moment where I was like, ‘I just wanna do something that matters.’ I’ve seen a few movies that have made me cry and that I related to so hard, but how often do you get to do that? Not that often.” “Streaming, I get to connect with these people, with you guys, every day, and it’s real. And it’s on whatever emotional level I want it to be on at any given moment.” In particular, Van Dien mentioned Disguised Toast, Valkyrae, and Pokimane, all of whom she streams with on a somewhat-regular basis. As previously mentioned, this is far from the first time Van Dien has opened up about her preference for streaming over acting. In fact, she even presented the award for Best FPS Streamer at the 2023 Streamer Awards, and has now become a major presence in the Twitch streaming scene.

Grace Van Dien threatens to leave FaZe after emotional confrontation with Rain YouTube: FaZe RainStranger Things actress Grace Van Dien was left in tears after FaZe Rain confronted her in-person in a tense conversation after he publicly criticized her online. FaZe Rain has made his feelings about the esports organization’s recent business decisions quite clear, but things amped up a notch after FaZe announced that Grace Van Dien of Stranger Things fame would be joining their ranks. Rain and Grace went back-and-forth in a series of videos and posts in the wake of her signing to FaZe, with Rain actually leaking her announcement days beforehand and levying a few personal insults toward the actress. Of note, Rain lashed out at Grace for not knowing what “trickshotting” was before calling the actress “excruciatingly mid, who I would never let touch me on my drunkest night.” Grace hit back at him by telling him to “get f*cking wrecked” and bringing up his previous struggles with drug addiction. “I know you, Rain, as the person who almost overdosed on a live stream,” she said. “And I know that you’re better now, and I’m really proud of you for that. I am.” Grace’s mention of his substance abuse sparked backlash against her online from Rain and his fans, but other streamers like Disguised Toast and Asmongold defended her remarks. Grace Van Dien breaks down in tears confronting FaZe Rain On May 29, Rain announced via his Instagram stories that he and Grace were going to meet up for a video to discuss their issues… but the collaboration ended up turning sour. “How could you let other people hurt your feelings?” he said during one point in their conversation. “Do you not believe in yourself? Are you not a confident woman? You should be. You’ve accomplished great things. You should be confident in yourself.” “…if I call you mid, you should be like, ‘F*ck him,’” he continued. “Who cares what I say? And if you bring up my drug past – are you getting emotional?” It was at this point that Grace seemingly began to cry. “Yeah,” she answered. “I don’t like you.” “Okay, that’s fine,” he replied. “I’m just being very logical. I understand how you feel, but you brought things up against me.” “I think you’re a terrible person,” she shot back. (Topic begins at 19:22) Grace Van Dien threatens to leave FaZe if Rain releases video When asked why she felt that way, Grace said she “didn’t owe [him] and explanation,” and walked out of the room, clearly crying. That’s not all; she also threatened to leave FaZe if the video was ever released before exiting Rain’s apartment. FaZe Clan responds after Grace Van Dien threatens to leave Shortly after Rain’s video, FaZe Clan spoke out publicly about the situation in a short Tweet. In their post, FaZe openly showed support for Grace and called the treatment toward her “in no way okay.” “FaZe is no stranger to contrasting viewpoints and passionate opinions on the future of the brand,” they wrote. “Recruitment has always drawn that out. But make no mistake, the mistreatment of our newest member is in no way OK. Grace joined in hopes to bring her voice to FaZe and we stand by her.” Rain & Banks hit back at FaZe after company stands with Grace Van Dien Rain has also responded to FaZe’s statement, seemingly calling out the company’s director of social media, Cbass: “Ratio shut ur dumb*ss up Cbass.” This isn’t the first time Rain has taken shots at Cbass. In fact, Rain threatened to leave the company unless Cbass got fired in a video earlier this month. Similarly, co-founder FaZe Banks also chimed in amid the latest string of drama, replying to the statement in saying: “You guys have lost the f***ing plot.” Thus far, it’s unclear if Grace is still with FaZe Clan in the wake of this latest drama. Though her Twitter account has been set to private in wake of today’s situation, We’ll make sure to keep you updated on the ongoing situation right here at Dexerto.

Grace Van Dien hits back at FaZe Rain’s video by exposing explicit tweet YouTube: Grace Van DienGrace Van Dien has offered her response to FaZe Rain’s latest video by exposing an explicit tweet he’d made in 2013 in her own YouTube upload. FaZe Rain and Stranger Things actress Grace Van Dien’s feud has taken over the internet as the two stars continue to clash after Dien was signed to FaZe Clan earlier this month. Her addition to the group was leaked days beforehand by co-founder FaZe Rain, who seemed to take issue with her joining FaZe. In the days that followed, Rain levied several criticisms toward Grace, slamming her for not knowing what “trickshotting” was and calling her someone who is “excruciatingly mid, who I would never let touch me on my drunkest night.” Van Dien hit back by referencing Rain’s previous struggles with drug use, sparking even more backlash against the actress. The two eventually met up to quash their feud in a joint video — but, instead of smoothing things over, Grace ended up leaving the conversation in tears before threatening to leave FaZe if the video was posted. Rain ended up posting the video on May 31 in spite of her threat. FaZe later published a statement standing in support of Grace Van Dien as comments poured in on social media discussing the drama. Grace’s own response to the issue seems to have flown under the radar, though. Later that night, Van Dien would upload her own video using footage from her interaction with Rain — footage that was cut out from Rain’s own video of their discussion. Grace Van Dien confronts FaZe Rain with past explicit tweet In the two-minute video, Grace brought up an old tweet that Rain purportedly penned, one in which he allegedly discussed sexually assaulting actress Emma Watson. At first, Rain adamantly denied ever creating the post and called it “fake” until Grace brought it up on her phone screen. She then appeared to tap his profile picture, seemingly taking her to his official Twitter profile. “That’s not real,” he exclaimed before Grace proved it was his account. “What the f*ck? Okay, that is crazy.” “So, you guys are known for very sexist things,” Grace says before the video cut off to show a short message she penned addressing the situation. “If you want to change the fruits, you will first have to change the roots,” she wrote. Rain addressed offensive tweet before Grace Van Dien’s video However, Rain brought up the post himself during his own video that he’d uploaded earlier that day. In his video, he admitted to creating the “terrible” post and penning “probably even worse” tweets in the past, although he did not show the tweet in his own upload. “I’ve deleted a lot of them,” he admitted. “Whenever I see them, I’m like, ‘Oh my god, I can’t believe I tweeted that.’” “If you were there back in the community, we all tweeted really, really bad things. I don’t know, if you guys want to demonize me for the tweet, it was me responding to Tenser and I said the r-word and I said it about Emma Watson, for whatever reason. I don’t know why, but I did.” (Topic begins at 5:48) Although Rain has since deleted the post, screenshots of the tweet have been spotted on Twitter. A thread from the original comment also still exists, underneath which several users have criticized him for making such a statement. However, some fans are arguing in favor of Rain, claiming that such his comment was from a much different time when he was younger. The conversation is split online, leading to another major conversation that has sparked as a result of this viral feud. Rain has yet to respond to Van Dien’s upload at the time of writing, but we’ll make sure to keep you updated on this ongoing drama right here at Dexerto.

Grace Van Dien responds to Faze Rain’s comments: “I didn’t expect hatred from inside the house” Twitch: BlueFilleStranger Things actor turned FaZe Clan content creator Grace Van Dien has hit back against new comments made by FaZe Rain in regards to her signing with the organization, also calling out Rain for his attacks being a result of her being “a girl.” Over the last few years, many celebrities, actors and other profile stars have collaborated or linked up with esports and gaming organizations. This move being a great way to attract new eyes to the organizations as well as diversify the type of talent includes in each. FaZe Clan are arguably one of the pioneers for this moves, with the likes of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, rap icon Snoop Dogg, and a few others all collaborating with the org over the years. However, this change of direction has been met with controversy. Particularly from those who founded FaZe and were there through the inception of the company. FaZe Rain, whose been with the org since the early days, has been one of those criticizing the new owners and leaders. Even going so far as spoiling the announcement that Stranger Things actor Grace Van Dien would be joining the group. Rain then called the signing a “political” move and has been critical of Van Dien ever since. However, in a recent stream, Van Dien addressed a new wave of comments made by FaZe Rain, as well as providing some context to the backlash. She prefaced to conversation by stating that it may not be an easy one to hear for some people. “I just want to put a trigger warning…so if you need to leave the live I understand. There might be some things that you don’t want to talk about right now which is totally fair but I need to talk about.” She then began talking about her journey in FaZe and why she wants to speak up against Rain and defend herself rather than letting his comments go unaddressed. “Everyone keep telling me just don’t respond but I grew up with a lot of obstacles and I didn’t always have a lot of people defending me and so I just always want to defend myself. I joined a streaming organization. I met with them in July or August last year. I’ve been telling them for a couple of days just about how excited I am to help bring in a female voice. They already have a female content creator but I wanted to be the other one and I wanted to help bring in this female energy and this female voice into an organization that is not necessarily female-friendly.” Grace Van Dien responds to FaZe Rain’s new criticism and sexist comments When she the revealed that “one of the employees of Faze reached out to me and said Rain feels bad and would like to talk to me” she then added that Rain has done no such thing and, despite being vocal about his disliking of her signing, never mentioned it prior to the initial announcement. “I would have been more prepared for this bigger hatred wave. Instead, he didn’t do that. I, in response to him saying they’re using me as a poster child said get fucking wrecked and he didn’t like that.” Van Dien then went through and systematically responded to new comments Rain made about her gaming ability as well as the personal attacks he made about her. When he made fun of her for only being Gold in Valorant, she highlighted that “I was hired as a content creator. I recognize that I’m not the best at video games I wish I was. I grew up playing them, but didn’t really improve much.” She then spoke about her role in Stranger Things and pushed back against the idea that she makes her role in the show her “entire personality.” “I’m really proud of Stranger Things and the impact that a role that I had less than 10 minutes playing has had. I think it’s okay to be proud and talk about your achievements. Van Dien then admitted that she does not know what a Trick Shot is but also noted “I know that’s what you’re kinda known for but I know you Rain as the person who almost overdosed on a live stream and I know that you’re better now and I’m really proud of you for that. I am because I grew up with a mom who was heavily into drugs.” Finally, Van Dien called FaZe Rain out for calling her “mid” and stating that he would not let her “put hands on him” even if he was drunk. “That is a very classy joke considering you were in the organization at the same time as a man who is accused of sexually harassing multiple women when they are intoxicated. I stand with the woman by the way where do you stand.” She then ended the conversation buy stating that she believes the reason Rain has said all these things is because she “is a girl.” For all the latest entertainment news and updates, be sure to check out Dexerto’s full coverage here.

Grab some freebies for National Sandwich Day 2023 FlickrOn November 3, 2023, people can celebrate National Sandwich Day by grabbing some deals from their favorite fast-food restaurants, including the likes of Popeyes, Subway and even Pizza Hut. National Sandwich Day has begun, which means a whole bunch of freebies for sandwich fans. This ‘holiday’ is celebrated to represent the power of the sandwich, a favorite lunchtime treat for many. The holiday was inspired by John Montagu, the fourth Earl of a small English town. He requested servants to deliver his meat between two slices of bread, as he was averse to ending up with grease-laden fingers. And so, the first sandwich was created. Note that the following deals are only available to customers in the United States. Where can I get freebies on National Sandwich Day? Many diners and fast-food establishments will be taking part in National Sandwich Day. There will be a variety of special discounts that fans can participate in. Below is a list of each of the different deals you can grab: Subway – If customers favor another fast food establishment, such as McDonald’s for example, and have collected points to use in competitor restaurants, Subway will match at convert these points, no questions asked. Simply sign up to SubwayPointMatch.com, and upload a screenshot of your points. – Potbelly – When customers order an Original or Big-sized sandwich via the app, they will be given a free Original-sized sandwich. – Popeyes – Order any Chicken Sandwich Combo, and get a free Chicken Sandwich via the app. – Schlotzsky’s – Customers can grab a Medium Sandwich for only $5. – Pizza Hut – If you order two or more items from the Deal Lover’s Menu, you’ll get the new Pizza Hut Melts for only $7. – Bar Louie – Here customers can grab a Garden Goddess Sandwich, Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich or Ultimate Grilled Cheese for the price of $9.95. – Jersey Mike’s – If you order via the app, Jersey Mike’s offer free delivery on all orders placed up until November 6. – McAlister’s Deli – Buy one get one free on all sandwiches until November 9. – Jimmy John’s – $1 off on all orders placed via the mobile app. – Beef O’Brady’s – Get any sandwich and fries from the menu, apart from steak, for $8.50. – Erbert & Gerbert’s Sandwiches & Soups – Rewards members who purchase full-sized sandwiches will get a $1 cup of soup coupon that they exchange in their next order. – So, on your next visit to these establishments, be sure to inquire about their National Sandwich Day deals, taking place on November 3, 2023.

Grace Van Dien hits back at FaZe Rain criticism of her joining FaZe Clan Twitch: Grace Van DienActress Grace Van Dien has hit back at FaZe Rain’s criticism of her joining the iconic gaming organization after he claimed it was done all because she appeared on Stranger Things. Over the last few years, plenty of celebrities have linked up with gaming and esports organizations to either become an investor or fully-fledged members of content. FaZe Clan have been fully onboard with that too, adding up the likes of Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, rap icon Snoop Dogg, and a few others to their ranks. Though, as the organization has gone through a fair bit of turmoil recently, they’ve been called out by those ‘OG’ members who claimed it’s lost their way. FaZe Rain, whose been with the org since the early days, has been one of those criticizing the new owners and leaders. He even spoiled the announcement of Grace Van Dien joining the group, calling it a “political” move and that it only happened because she appeared in Stranger Things. Grace Van Dien responds to criticism around her joining FaZe Clan Well, the actress – who can regularly be found on Twitch popping heads in games of Valorant on her bluefille channel – hit back at that claim during her May 25 stream. “I’m sorry sir, were you in the meeting with us? Were you there? No, I’ve never f*cking met you and that is not why FaZe signed me,” Grace started. “That is definitely how I got the meeting, yes, I will give that credit. That is how I got the meeting. “But, that is absolutely not why I’ve signed. The things that we spoke about in the meeting are why I have. So, get f*cking wrecked to everyone saying that, to Rain saying that. Like, you weren’t there, you have no idea.” Despite some criticism of the move, there has been plenty of excitement around Grace joining and becoming FaZe Bluefille. It remains to be seen just how much she gets involved with other FaZe members, but she’s at least going to rep them in Valorant.

Gospel artist nearly kicked off flight after she refuses to stop singing Instagram: bobbi_stormGospel singer Bobbi Storm was threatened with getting kicked off her Delta flight after belting out her new single, ‘We Can’t Forget Him.’ There’s been no shortage of viral moments happening on airplanes lately. From a woman claiming a fellow passenger “wasn’t real” in an epic meltdown to another flier letting loose with “biohazard” diarrhea all over an airplane cabin, air travel can be a hotspot for drama. In the most recent airplane-related incident taking over the net, a Gospel singer was nearly booted off her Delta flight after she wouldn’t stop belting out her latest single. On November 11, prominent Gospel artist Bobbi Storm posted a video to Instagram and TikTok that sparked debate all across the internet. Gospel singer causes drama on Delta flight In the video, Storm can be seen standing in the aisle of an airplane speaking to an attendant. “I’m charting right now on the Billboard,” she says as the attendant approaches her. “You need to sit down,” he replies. “Be quiet.” “I’ll sit down,” Storm says. “But the seatbelt sign’s off, so… it’s not a disturbance.” After sitting down, Storm turned to her fellow passengers to regale them with the news that she “just found out [she’s] nominated for two Grammys,” earning a round of applause. She then let her captive audience know that her song was out on all platforms before saying she wanted to sing for them — but the attendant wasn’t having it. Storm opened up about the situation in the caption of her video on TikTok, saying she was “glad I got to share this moment with people on this flight that embraced me and celebrated with me.” However, not everyone was on Bobbi’s side. In fact, most commenters took issue with her behavior on the flight, with more than a few saying they would prefer a “quiet flight” over an unexpected performance. “This is one of the most egotistical things I’ve ever seen,” one user said on Instagram. “You think because you’re Grammy nominated that rules don’t apply to you and the plane is your stage? Work on that ego sis.” “Honestly, I would hate if you did this lol. I need peace and quiet on the plane. Congrats though,” another wrote. It’s also worth noting that Storm herself isn’t individually nominated for a Grammy Award. Instead, her musical group, Maverick City Music, is up for two nominations: Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song, and Best Gospel Album. Storm provided a few updates on the situation via her TikTok account, saying that a Delta representative purportedly reached out to her to apologize — and were also allegedly “fans” of Maverick City Music. She later uploaded yet another clip explaining the moments leading up to her viral video, saying the music on her flight was “so loud” and apparently playing hits in the “Top 40.” “I had this unction [sic] to sing for people, because I’ve sang on a lot of flights before,” she claimed. “And I do know the rules for doing that. As I’m sitting in my seat, I’m telling my neighbor, ‘I really wanna get up and sing on this flight.’” “If God wants it to happen, it’ll happen,” she continued, saying she felt called by God to stand up and sing after the plane had to return to the gate for a “maintenance issue.” “This was God, and I knew it,” she claimed. “You know, we have revelations. And we have moments where we feel the presence of God. But to know he came and saw about me right there and was literally like, ‘I’m gonna make this happen.’ I was nervous.” Storm was met with a bevvy of critical comments, with many viewers writing things like, “Lord, please help Bobbi Storm and make her realize how to read social cues and be respectful towards anyone and everyone.” Thus far, Delta has not offered a public response to the incident — but it’s clear viewers weren’t in agreement with the singer’s stunt.

Gothamchess amazed as Tyler1 becomes better than “99% of players” in 8 months Twitch: loltyler1GothamChess was left amazed after Tyler1 became better than “99% of players” in eight months with 1700 Elo in chess. When Tyler1 entered his very first PogChamps 5, he was extremely new to chess to the point he had to be taught how each piece moved. Despite it all, Tyler still had the confidence to challenge Levy “GothamChess” Rozman, Hikaru Nakamura, and Magnus Carlsen. Despite being a funny thing to say, it seems Tyler may very well be on track to becoming quite the formidable Chess player as he has improved his skills in such a short time span. Impressive enough for Levy to take notice of Tyler’s improvement in just eight months. “This is completely insane,” Levy said in his tweet. “Tyler1 has just crossed 1700 elo in Chess. Just eight months ago, his elo was literally 199. In less than one year, he has become stronger than nearly 99% of all Chess players on the planet.” And the stats don’t lie. On Tyler1’s Chess.com page, you can see where exactly his Chess elo started and right around eight months ago, he made a rapid improvement. Technically Tyler’s elo is at 1705 sitting at the top 1.5% of players. This puts him at the top 115,552 of players on Chess.com. This is an incredibly hard feat to achieve considering the current number one has an elo of 2892. However, any old viewer of Tyler should know that if there’s anything he’s really good at, it’s grinding. Tyler became the very first person to hit Challenger in all five role in League of Legends, all fueled by spite. Even more so, he grinded it all live on his Twitch channel. So in the coming months, the Chess world may want to brace for the wrecking ball that Tyler1 is about to unleash.

Gorgeous Pokemon anime mural that took 600 hours to paint amazes community YouTube: The Official Pokémon YouTube channelA talented artist has painted a gorgeous mural featuring a range of characters and Pokemon from the anime. The mural was painted on the side of the artist’s house and took 600 hours to create over two and a half years. The Pokemon anime was first broadcast in the West in 1998. Over the course of 26 years, The Pokemon Company has released 1,234 episodes spanning 25 seasons. Last month saw Pokémon Ultimate Journeys: The Series come to a close officially ending Ash’s journey. Having explored eight regions Ash rounded off his journey by being crowned the Pokemon World Champion. With his journey over fans around the world are paying tribute in their own unique ways. Spectacular mural features 51 Pokemon from the anime A passionate Pokemon artist posted their latest project on Reddit. The post shows off a gorgeous mural that pays tribute to the Pokemon anime. It stretches from one end of the house to the other with the entire wall covered with references. The mural features a total of 51 different Pokemon and ten characters. All of these characters are taken from the anime with Ash and most of his traveling companions making an appearance. That includes Serena, Iris, Dawn, and Brock plus their respective partner Pokemon. One notable omission is Misty who does not feature on the mural. According to the artist not including a character like Misty who was Ash’s first traveling companion was the “toughest part,” of creating the mural. The response to the mural has been overwhelmingly positive with one response reading: “This is some crazy talent, thanks for sharing!” Another user showed their son the mural: “Showed this to my son. He asked if you could do his bedroom wall.” Can’t wait for the new Pokemon anime season to start? Consider checking out the opening scene that was revealed ahead of its premiere.

“Gorilla Glue Girl 2” roasted after mistaking wood finish for hairspray TikTok: loulouorangeA woman on TikTok is getting roasted by the internet after mistaking wood shellac for a bottle of hairspray, cementing her hair to her head. Back in 2021, a woman colloquially known as the ‘Gorilla Glue Girl’ took over the internet after she accidentally used Gorilla Glue instead of hairspray. Her hair was stuck to her head, and the glue wouldn’t come out no matter how hard she tried to remove it. The unfortunate woman, Tessica Brown, went viral for a number of months after her ‘hairy’ debacle, with a plastic surgeon even offering her free help to get the bonding agent out of her hair. Gorilla Glue even released a statement in wake of the incident, urging consumers only to use their product as directed and offering their sympathies to Brown. Now, another woman has accidentally used an industrial bonding agent on her hair… and she’s also getting roasted by social media, as a result. Woman accidentally uses wood shellac instead of hairspray On April 7, 2023, TikTok user Louisa Melcher uploaded a video showing that she’d accidentally used wood shellac — a product used for putting a finish on raw wood after staining — on her hair, instead of hairspray. Her hair was firmly plastered to her head, leaving the TikToker visibly distressed. “I am one second away from fully losing my sh*t right now,” she said in the video. “I took two showers today trying to get my hairspray out, and it didn’t budge. So finally, just now, I was like, ‘Why don’t I check and see what hairspray this is, because it’s really good.’” “I think I put f*cking wood shellac in my hair,” she continued, holding up a spray bottle of Zinsser’s Bull’s Eye Shellac. “I think I put f*cking wood shellac for woodwork in my f*cking hair.” Users were quick to poke fun at Melcher for her mistake, with many hearkening back to Gorilla Glue Girl’s similar debacle from years past. “I think I’ve seen this film before,” one commenter joked. “Gorilla Glue, the sequel,” another said. “History really does repeat itself, doesn’t it?” another mused. Luckily, it looks like the TikToker was able to get the shellac out of her hair, as evidenced by her most recent videos, although she has yet to offer up a storytime video about how she managed to remove the product. This is just the latest cosmetic oopsie to take over TikTok after doctors urged users against the app’s popular ‘beef tallow’ moisturizer trend.

‘Gorilla Glue Girl’ releases debut rap song after viral TikTok hair disaster TikTok: im_d_olladyTessica Brown a.k.a. Gorilla Glue Girl has released her debut single ‘Ma Hair’ nine months after going viral for putting glue in her hair instead of actual hair products. One of the biggest viral moments of 2021 was undoubtedly the Gorilla Glue Girl incident. The internet first became aware of TikTok user Tessica Brown when she uploaded a video to the app explaining her hair disaster. She said that when she had run out of her usual Got2B glued hairspray, she decided to use the only other product to hand, which was a Gorilla Glue Spray Adhesive. The video went insanely viral, but thanks to the attention it received, she was quickly able to resolve the issue thanks to the help of a plastic surgeon. Click here if TikTok doesn’t load While people had thought they’d heard the last of the situation, Tessica has now made a comeback nine months after the original incident to drop her debut song. The track, titled ‘Ma Hair,’ was released on November 19, and features some iconic lines from her original video, along with a rap that tells the story of the whole ordeal from beginning to end. She even created her own dance challenge for the track on TikTok, encouraging viewers to participate by recreating her dance and uploading it to their own accounts along with the song. Click here if TikTok doesn’t load Responses to the track so far have been mixed. Some think the lyrics are funny, enjoying the throwback to the viral drama from earlier this year, whereas others say that the “joke has long died” and that people are over it now. It’s not clear just how popular Tessica’s debut hit will go on to be, but some at least seem entertained by being able to relive one of 2021’s most bizarre viral stories.

Gordon Ramsay stunned by TikToker cooking food with a Pringles tube TikTok: Gordon Ramsay, JimmyStewart59,Gordon Ramsay was perplexed by a TikToker as he reacted to them cooking a meal with a Pringles tube and a pair of hair curling tongs. Throughout Gordon Ramsay’s globetrotting career, the renowned chef has sampled heaps of wonderful and weird food. While he’s known for tearing meals apart verbally on TV, Ramsay often critiques the recipes of others on his TikTok page. Gordon Ramsay may have finally seen it all, after coming across TikToker @JimmyStewart59 who prepared a batch of stew within a Pringles tube. Gordon Ramsay says TikToker has “lost the plot” with bizarre Pringles recipe Gordon Ramsay shared reactive TikTok to his 32.4 million followers, where he dove into @JimmyStewart59’s obscure stew cooking method. Jimmy’s approach aims to help out people struggling financially, captioning his original video: “Cost of living and gas prices through the roof, don’t worry I’ve got your back.” While the video initially showcases a traditional cooking setup, once Jimmy whipped out his Pringles tube, Gordon was overcome by confusion: “Oh no stop it, what are you doing young man!” “Pringle jar? Kid, Jimmy, you’ve lost the plot,” continues Ramsay as Jimmy outlines his soup recipe. To bring the stew to a boil, Jimmy uses his partner’s hair curling tongs to introduce some heat. Ramsay, jokingly, wasn’t so sure about them: “Jimmy, are you sure they’re your wife’s tongs?” Gordon begs Jimmy not to eat the absurd concoction and fans of the chef are just as confused. TikTok commenter @marioatolivegarden said: “I’m no professional chef but I don’t think he should eat that.” Another user said that they “need to see you and Jimmy do a Tiktok together” in the future. It’ll definitely be an interesting collaboration if their paths collide.

Gordon Ramsay’s favorite Disney movie likely won’t surprise you at all FOXYou might not peg Gordon Ramsay as someone who’s watched many Disney movies, but once you learn his favorite Disney flick of all time, you won’t be surprised. If you thought Gordon Ramsay was too busy running upscale restaurants and starring on reality TV shows to watch a Disney movie or two, you’d be wrong. Gordon’s attitude on shows like Hell’s Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares makes it hard to believe he’d be interested in anything sentimental. But there’s actually one specific Disney movie that he’s labeled his favorite to watch. Disney movies are generally geared toward younger audiences, of course, but that doesn’t mean adults aren’t allowed to enjoy them every once in a while. This particular Disney movie has stolen Gordon’s heart. Ratatouille is Gordon Ramsay’s favorite Disney film According to Mashed, Gordon’s go-to Disney movie is Ratatouille. It’s quite fitting if you think about it. Ratatouille is an animated flick about an adorable rat who’s desperate to make it as a chef in the restaurant industry. Gordon works with up-and-coming chefs who are just as desperate to impress him all the time. Plus, he was once an unknown chef trying to make a name for himself before his big break. In Ratatouille, a rat named Remy does whatever he can to achieve his dreams in a field where rats are shunned and rejected. A chef’s career is about as rodent-phobic as it gets! He teams up with a kid named Linguini, who isn’t getting far in his life as a miserable garbage boy. Together, they create culinary magic, with Remy guiding Linguini behind the scenes. The only people who can truly understand Remy’s motivation and drive are people who are just as passionate about cooking – and that includes someone like Gordon. There’s something super heartwarming about watching the underdog come out on top, and that type of journey is something Gordon has been part of for years.

Gordon Ramsay mocks rival chef in viral TikTok video TIKTOK: TILLYRAMSAYCelebrity chef Gordon Ramsay mocked his rival chef Jamie Oliver in hilarious TikTok video that’s gone viral. While the two appear to be in good terms now, the British celebrity chefs have reportedly had a 10-year feud, which was rumored to be more than just some light-hearted jabs. It all started when they appeared on a food show together in the 2000’s. It was reported that by the end of filming, the pair were rowing so much that they refused to be photographed together, and they had to be photoshopped next to each other for promotional materials. However, the chefs seem to have made up recently, as the two have enjoyed mocking each other on various occasions, while maintaining a friendly and respectful relationship at the same time. But those dormant fires of rivalry seem to have been stoked recently. Ramsay tells Oliver what he thinks of his cookbook The clip, posted by Ramsay’s daughter Tilly, shows him joking about stealing fellow chef Jamie Oliver’s recipes. The ‘F Word’ star shared a comment from a social media user that read “I bet you are one of those chefs that just steal other people’s recipes.” Ramsay then points at himself, and wags his finger, before spinning around to reveal his rival chef’s 2004 recipe book shoved into the back of his pants. The video, jokingly captioned “Secrets out,” has amassed over 17 million views on the social media platform. Fans react to Gordon Ramsay’s “cheeky” video Thousands of amused fans couldn’t resist commenting under the shady, but lighthearted video. “Mans just indirectly said he uses Jamie’s book as toilet paper” one of the top comments read. “This is the shade I’m here for” a fan wrote. Someone had an interesting suggestion: “Okay okay hear me out… Ramsay vs Oliver boxing match.” Jamie Oliver even left a cheeky comment: “Great! I’ll be sure to send you a copy of my new book ONE when it’s out in September then.”

Gordon Ramsay savages KSI & Logan Paul’s Prime with brutal review Twitter: Heart RadioGordon Ramsay left a pretty savage review on KSI and Logan Paul’s Prime Hydration after getting his first taste of the drinks phenomenon. It’s been just over a year since KSI and Logan Paul first launched their Prime Hydration drinks, and it’s been a massive success for the YouTube stars. The pair are rarely seen without a bottle these days, and they’ve been able to turn it into a sponsor for Premier League giants Arsenal, but not everyone has gotten their hands on it. In the UK especially, resellers have been jacking the prices up way beyond the usual £2 it should cost. Despite the rise of resellers, plenty of popular names have been able to get their hands on it and give it a taste test. While a number of influencers are fans, Gordon Ramsay isn’t overly impressed. Gordon Ramsay reviews Prime and he’s brutal about it The celebrity chef, who is known for his searingly honest reviews on cuisine, was given a bottle of Tropical Punch during a radio appearance and he wasn’t too keen on it. “Smells a bit high,” Ramsay said as he took a whiff from the bottle before quickly taking a sip. Though, it didn’t get much better. “Oh Jesus, it’s like swallowing perfume,” he added, before joking about giving it to other chefs. He even said he’d be “fired” if he served it at his restaurants. When asked for a rating out of 10, Ramsay scored it a zero, and he didn’t miss a beat in being so brutal with that score. Plenty of viewers agreed with Ramsay’s take, with a few calling it “overpriced” and “overrated” because of its YouTuber owners. Regardless of Ramsay’s score, plenty of fans are still keen to get their hands on it for the first time, especially as the new Prime Energy cans have started to roll out. Though, maybe a few will be a bit warier now.

Gordon Ramsay goes viral roasting TommyInnit as he ruins egg on toast TikTok: Gordon RamsayA Gordon Ramsay TikTok has gone viral after the foul-mouthed chef roasted Minecraft star TommyInnit for his terrible attempt at making egg on toast. One of the biggest appeals of TikTok is the incredible variety of content on the video-sharing platform. From a ‘fake Neymar’ fooling fans at the Qatar World Cup to a lady tricking her husband into thinking nuclear annihilation was forthcoming, anything and everything can go viral on TikTok. This time it’s superstar chef Gordon Ramsay roasting TommyInnit after the Minecraft content creator made making egg on toast look as hard as an Oxford University final exam. Gordon Ramsay hilariously slams TommyInnit’s egg on toast “I’m making the perfect egg sandwich,” Tommy announced. “So I can prove I’m better than Gordon Ramsay.” At first, the Hell’s Kitchen chef seemed intrigued by what Tommy was going to whip up. He was certainly impressed by his packed fridge but, once the cooking itself commenced, the chef resorted to his bread and butter (food pun intended) of slandering a woeful effort at a simple dish. “Crack [the egg] with one hand, kid, how many times do I have to show you?” Gordon quipped. “There’s shell everywhere! What are you doing whisking it around like that? Tommy, stop playing with your food!” Seemingly ignorant of the shell still present, Tommy proceeded to throw it into a barely warm pan, before tipping it ungracefully on one of the sorriest pieces of bread imaginable. Unsurprisingly, Gordon became less and less impressed. “There’s shell in there! That’s a shell-egg sandwich. For God’s sake, trick? Dude come on. I’m telling your mummy. Oh my goodness me look at that, what a mess.” The TikTok has amassed over 228,000 likes since it was posted to the chef’s account, with viewers finding the whole thing hilarious, if unappetizing. Here’s hoping Tommy sticks to his Minecraft content and doesn’t try and make it as a chef.

Gordon Ramsay joins MrBeast for Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory recreation Twitter: MrBeastIconic celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay will be taking part in Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson’s upcoming Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory recreation, the popular YouTuber has revealed. YouTube star MrBeast is no stranger to creating ambitious projects on YouTube and spending millions to produce quality content for his fans. Following on from the incredible success of his ‘Squid Game’ recreation video, MrBeast promised that his next video would be even bigger, later revealing that he was recreating Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory. To add to the hype, MrBeast has recruited culinary superstar Gordon Ramsay, who will also be making an appearance in the ambitious video. MrBeast and Gordon Ramsay team up On May 29, MrBeast shared a variety of new and exciting features that will appear in his recreation of Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory. One of which will be none other than chef Ramsay. The YouTuber said: “In our recreation of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory we have Gordon Ramsay, a chocolate waterfall/river, and a custom-built warehouse full of candy challenges to decide who wins it.” Ramsay has become an internet icon for his fiery outbursts and meme-worthy insults. Not to mention, episodes from his TV shows ‘Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA’ and ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ have become a firm favorite for streamers to react to during their livestreams. He’s no stranger to internet fame either, and runs a very popular TikTok account. In our recreation of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory we have Gordon Ramsay, a chocolate waterfall/river, and a custom built warehouse full of candy challenges to decide who wins it. Can’t wait for you to see this video 😊 pic.twitter.com/lkfl5f4sdM — MrBeast (@MrBeast) May 29, 2022 Unsurprisingly, the tweet picked up attention with fans who were excited by the news. However, MrBeast wasn’t the only YouTuber who managed to get a snap with Ramsay. MrBeast’s friend Karl ‘Karl’ Jacobs also grabbed a picture alongside the famous chef and recreated one of Ramsay’s most loved memes ‘An Idiot Sandwich.’ It’s not clear exactly what role Ramsay will have to play in MrBeast’s highly anticipated Willy Wonka video. But, whatever it is, it will no doubt go down a treat among fans.

Gordon Ramsay goes viral on TikTok after getting ambushed by fan with a gift TIKTOK: GORDONRAMSAYOFFICIALGordon Ramsay’s most recent TikTok video has gone viral, after a fan approached him with an unusual gift. In the viral clip, Ramsay is seen enjoying dinner at a restaurant in Scotland, until a starstruck fan approached him with a life-size cardboard cutout of the chef, asking him to “sign himself.” Ramsay was clearly taken aback by the bizarre encounter, as he asked the fan “What are you doing? What in the f*** are you doing? Where did you get that from?” The fan in the video, which has garnered over 2.6 million views, responds “My mates bought me it as a shrine.” A person off-screen was then heard asking Ramsay if he was flattered, to which Ramsay shook his head and replied “No,” causing diners to erupt in laughter. However, despite the TV chef having his dinner interrupted, he still didn’t hesitate to sign the fan’s unusual “shrine.” TikTok users react to Gordon Ramsay’s hilarious fan encounter The hilarious video, captioned “I was just trying to have a nice #Dinner in #Glasgow when this happened…..” has over 300,000 likes on TikTok, as fans were loving Ramsay’s reaction to the fan. “Was really nice of Gordon to sign it instead of telling him to get lost!” one user commented. “I like how he’s wearing the exact same outfit lmao I’m pretty sure he owns hundreds of versions of that outfit” another user wrote, pointing out that Ramsay’s outfit on the cardboard cutout is similar to what he was wearing at the restaurant. “So he was just out eating with a cardboard cutout of Gordon Ramsay” someone else added. Ramsay is currently in Scotland, filming his ‘Future Food Stars’ series. Earlier this month, he had viral moment on YouTube, when he made a surprise appearance in a MrBeast video.

Gordon Ramsay could join Twitch after denying streamers’ request to watch his show Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay may be planning on bringing his content to Twitch after a surge in popularity of streamers watching his TV shows on the platform – but has also shut down streamers wanting to ‘react’ to it. The MasterChef meta, otherwise known as the TV show meta, has taken Twitch by storm in early 2022. Top streamers including Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel, Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys, and Hasan ‘Hasanabi’ Piker have all played their part in reacting to TV shows and anime in front of hundreds of thousands of viewers. However, the reactionary content that has exploded in popularity across the platform has proven to cause trouble, with streamers receiving DMCA strikes that have led to suspensions. In an attempt to prevent getting a DMCA strike, streamers turned to Gordon Ramsay himself to ask for permission to stream his show. But, it turns out the celebrity chef could have plans of his own to bring his content to Twitch on his own channel. Popular Warzone player and Twitch streamer Bartonologist asked the world-known Gordon Ramsay for permission to stream his new show Next Level Chef in a tweet on January 12. The celebrity chef shut down the request, noting that he could just stream the show on Twitch himself instead: “Why would I let you do it on Twitch when I could do it myself,” said Ramsay. “And the answer for you is still no,” Gordon added, denying Bartonologist, and by extension streamers everywhere, permission to his stream Next Level Chef. Why would I let you do it on @Twitch when i could do it myself 😉…..and the answer for you is still no #NextLevelChef https://t.co/15HpHQ29gU — Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) January 13, 2022 Whether Gordon Ramsay himself decides to create his own Twitch channel to bring his TV shows to the platform, or if the hinted collab with xQc collab goes ahead, viewers will be more than excited to see the celebrity chef crossover paths more with streamers.

Gootecks is still upset at Twitch for removing his PogChamp emote YouTube/Cross Counter TVFighting game icon and the former face of the Twitch emote PogChamp Ryan ‘Gootecks’ Gutierrez explained he’s still angry at the streaming site for removing his emote back in January of 2021. Gootecks’s face was formerly one of the most popular emotes on Twitch. PogChamp was used by viewers whenever a hype moment took place on stream to visualize their reaction, normally one of shock and surprise. The term remains popular to this day, as many with a Twitch lexicon often vocally say “Poggers,” “Pog” and other variants of PogChamp. However, the Gootecks hasn’t been the face of PogChamp for awhile, and has since become KomodoHype following a site-wide poll. Thanks @leahmndz01 for having me on the show! First time I’ve sat down for an interview since the PogChamp drama that kicked off 2021. Lots of spicy takes and hot topics that made for an interesting chat https://t.co/0R5L7Z2Ewr — gootecks (@gootecks) August 23, 2021 The reason Twitch removed the emote stems from Gutierrez’s comments on Twitter asking if there would be civil unrest when a woman was shot and killed during the infamous Capitol Hill protests. While Gootecks did respond to Twitch removing the emote in a YouTube video weeks after the incident, on August 23, he discussed it during podcast called “Local Landing.” First, Gutierrez explained how Twitch allegedly never even asked him for permission to use his face as a global emote to begin with. (Segment begins at 18:00) Gootecks says Twitch never asked for permission “There was a very long legal… it never escalated to a lawsuit, but I’m no stranger to them. I knew them. So, they used my face for years. Literally years, until our lawyers worked out a deal,” he claimed. “Within hours of me posting this spicy tweet on Twitter, Twitch makes this statement on Twitter about how PogChamp is no longer going to be what pops up in chat.” According to Gootecks, the fact his comments weren’t directed at Twitch, had nothing to do with gaming, and didn’t even happen on their platform, their decision was a bad one. “It’s been used literally millions of times!” he exclaimed. “The vast majority of which don’t even know that it’s me. They just know PogChamp guy.” He also took issue with Twitch claiming that he was “encouraging violence” with his tweet. “Only a violent person would read what I said and think that!” he blasted. A bit later on in the podcast, he complained that there were “never any expectations” or a “code of conduct” from Twitch in regards to PogChamp. We’ve made the decision to remove the PogChamp emote following statements from the face of the emote encouraging further violence after what took place in the Capitol today. — Twitch (@Twitch) January 7, 2021 Gootecks calls Twitch’s decision a “knee-jerk reaction” “I didn’t sign up to be the face of Twitch. In fact, the way that they would use the emote on their site, actually isn’t what we had agreed upon anyway,” he revealed. “But since we were business partners, I’m like ‘whatever.’” He added that he was never told to “tone it down on Twitter” and had been making statements previously that Twitch may not have agreed with. “To me, what they did was such a knee-jerk reaction. Literally, like three hours, right? And clearly, whoever was making that decision, I don’t even think that they were aware of the deal that we have in place,” he added. “Cause if they did know, it would have gone up the ladder.” While Gootecks disagrees with how the situation was handled, he did end up getting paid when all was said and done, but he didn’t elaborate on how much the licensing deal with Twitch was actually worth.

Gordon Ramsay compares MrBeast’s Feastables to $400 bar of chocolate Instagram: MrBeastGordon Ramsay has compared MrBeast’s Feastables to another chocolate bar worth $400, quickly choosing a winner between the two. Over the last few years, an increasing number of YouTubers have begun their own businesses. The NELK Boys launched their Happy Dad seltzer, Tana Mongeau created her own wine, and Logan Paul & KSI have their very own drink company: Prime. Multi-Michelin-starred chef and TV star Gordon Ramsay has tried a few products recently as well, with his most notable one being his brutal review of Prime Hydration. Now, Ramsay has compared MrBeast’s Feastables line of chocolate to a bar that cost $400 – and was quick to choose a winner between the two. Gordon Ramsay compares Feastables to expensive chocolate In an Instagram video on January 26, MrBeast asked Gordon Ramsay which of the two chocolate bars tasted better, emphasizing that he wants the chef to be brutally honest. “To be fair, my chocolates are like a couple of bucks so if he does say its better, that’s not on me,” MrBeast said. Ramsay tried a piece and was clear that he liked MrBeast’s chocolate. “Very good, that’s good,” he said. After trying the $400 chocolate bar, MrBeast asked Ramsay what he thought, and was quickly caught off guard by his answer. “Definitely yours… is second,” Ramsay admitted. While he’s made it clear that Feastables isn’t a bad chocolate bar by any means, it doesn’t beat out the $400 one that MrBeast purchased. To try out Feastables for yourself, check out our article on how to buy them.

Google officially debunks viral “first search award” TikTok claim Unsplash: Solen FeyissaAfter much online discussion about the recent viral TikTok revealing a “first search award” on Google, the organization has officially commented on the situation, shutting down the idea that such a trophy exists. The initial TikTok in question was first posted on January 19, 2023. In the video, TikTok user Legbootlegit can be seen scrolling through Google. The video then showed the user typing into google, “how to stop hyperactivity and excessive s******* in caffeinated pigeons.” After doing so, an onscreen notice pops up, informing them that they are the first Google user to ever search for that exact term. The top of the search findings displaying the message, “congratulations! You were the first to search for this phrase.” At the time of writing, the viral video has gone on to hit over 2.6 million views and has almost 2000 comments attached to it. Many of which include TikTok users debating the legitimacy of the video and the award in focus. The video has since sparked major debate online as to whether or not an actual award is given to people for searching a unique phrase on Google. With many others online recording their attempts to unlock the first search achievement by inputting lots of random and uncommon things into the search engine. Now, a week after the video was first posted, Google has spoken out about the claims that this award exists. Colette Garcia, a communications manager for Search at Google, told Newsweek that, “this award does not currently exist. In fact, 15 percent of searches we see every day are new.” Sorry to all who thought the notification was real. However, Garcia’s wording of the award as something that “does not currently exist” does leave the door open for it to become a feature at some point in the future. Time will tell if a system that the TikTok theorized does ever become a staple of the Google search engine. For all the latest entertainment news and updates, be sure to check out Dexerto’s full coverage here.

Gootecks finally responds to Twitch removing his PogChamp emote Stephanie Lindgren – Esports PhotographerStreet Fighter pro and Cross Counter TV founder Ryan ‘Gootecks’ Gutierrez has finally responded after Twitch removed his famous PogChamp emote for allegedly “encouraging violence.” On January 6, Gootecks asked his fans on Twitter if there would be “civil unrest for the woman who was executed inside the Capitol” after the day’s controversial events unfolded. Shortly after making this remark, Twitch deemed that Gutierrez was “encouraging further violence” and made the decision to remove the emote, further noting they “can’t in good conscience continue to enable use of the image.” While a temporary solution is underway, with a new PogChamp emote popping up every twenty-four hours, Gootecks doesn’t approve of the way Twitch handled the situation. We want the sentiment and use of Pog to live on – its meaning is much bigger than the person depicted or image itself– and it has a big place in Twitch culture. However, we can’t in good conscience continue to enable use of the image. — Twitch (@Twitch) January 7, 2021 In a new response video uploaded to the Cross Counter TV YouTube channel, the original face of the emote pointed out some interesting inconsistencies from Twitter and Twitch. (Segment begins at 19:00) Primarily, he noted how Twitter made the decision to ban the US President’s account for “encouraging violence,” but not Gootecks’ tweet. “It’s not like Twitter isn’t going through people’s tweets with a fine-tooth comb to determine whether or not they’re inciting violence, am I right?” he rhetorically asked. “And I’m not saying that I have the type of reach and influence that the President does, I’m just saying that I don’t think it’s a coincidence that my account got locked after what I posted.” From this, he pulled up tweets he made that resulted in Twitter locking his account, but his tweet about civil unrest wasn’t a culprit, suggesting that it was fine by Twitter’s standards. “They’re looking for people that are trying to incite violence, but that’s not what they found on my account,” he said. “So, why is it then, that Twitch seems to have decision making super powers? Because in less than three hours from when I uploaded the video, they made the decision to remove PogChamp as a global emote.” “You can’t make this stuff up,” he concluded, ending his video. So far, it doesn’t seem like Twitch has any plans to reinstate Gootecks as the face of PogChamp, but they do understand the emote’s importance in the platform’s culture. In any case, we’ll have to wait and see what the future holds for the emote as 2021 rolls on.

Google employee shares “a day in my life getting laid off” in viral TikTok TIKTOK: nicolesdailyvlogA former Google employee went viral on TikTok after documenting the day she was laid off by the tech giant. Nicole Tsai, who worked as a Partner Services Programe Manager for Google, had been posting several videos about “a day in my life” at the company. However, on 20 January, Google’s parent company Alphabet announced it was cutting 12,000 employees. Nicole happened to be one of them. In a viral video with over 4.2 million views, the TikToker revealed that she woke up to a “really ominous” text message from her boss. Former Google employee finds out she was laid off Nicole claimed her boss told her to “check her email,” adding: “So I rushed downstairs to find out that I had lost access to basically everything,” including her work email and calendar. The former Google employee admitted she “honestly had no idea” that she would be one of thousands who would lose their jobs. “I called my boss back and we just sobbed over the phone because she was also finding out about my layoff for the first time today too,” she said. The account has now been made private on TikTok, but the videos have been shared widely on social media. TikTok users in the comments expressed sympathy for Nicole and the 12,000 employees who lost their jobs. “Blows my mind how big [tech companies] like Google will always have endless revenue and still lay-off people. Just shows how little they care about their workers,” one user commented. “It’s wild to me [that] companies as wealthy as Google do this. At the very least they should give a two-week notice and a generous severance package,” another added. “My heart goes out to you and your co-workers,” a third said. Posting on LinkedIn, Nicole said she was “completely blindsided by this decision, but there is some comfort knowing I’m not the only one.” “I’ve always dreamed of working at Google, and feel grateful to have fulfilled that dream. I’ve certainly enjoyed every minute of being a Googler,” she wrote. “I’ll be spending some time looking for new opportunities and enjoying this time off.”

Google Home knows all about Dr Disrespect’s Blockbuster championships Dr. Disrespect is Twitch’s very own self-proclaimed “Two-Time” Blockbuster Games video game world champion, and Google Assistant has hopped on the bandwagon to recognize his feats. Dr. Disrespect is a tour de force in the realm of content creation. Having amassed a faithful fanbase across multiple platforms, perhaps most pivotal to his array of successes is his Twitch following, which currently sits just shy of 4 million followers. Although the Doc is well-known for his accomplishments on Amazon’s streaming service, he is also notorious for picking up top honours at the 1993 and 1994 Blockbuster Games. Moreover, the veteran content creator has formed his gaming persona from his competitive past, which may indeed stem from his supposed back-to-back triumphs. It is only fitting that the Two-Time’s Blockbuster accolades are acknowledged, given his ascendance to popularity. A Twitch streamer who goes by the alias ‘Nymn’, was casually broadcasting some food preparation during a ‘Just Chatting’ livestream when somebody made a savvy donation. After the $3 donation, the voice clone activated Nymn’s Google Home through the gesture “Okay, Google!” before going on to ask: “Who is the champion of Blockerbuster’s video game tournament in 1993 and 1994?” After a brief pause, the virtual assistant responded with “Dr. Disrespect”, much to the delight of the streamer and their audience. While there are plenty of resources that both confirm and deny Beahm’s Blockbuster triumphs, as reported by ESPN and Newsweek, it doesn’t take away from how amusing the Google Home reaction proved to be. Google Home capitalized on its extensive in-house database to scroll through multiple sources relating to the Doc’s back-to-back successes, confirming that he’s the real deal. Even though Dr. Disrespect has evolved into one of the world’s most recognizable streamers, he still continues to stay true to his roots and has never been too shy to remind people about his Blockbuster championship successes.

Good Week, Bad Week: MrBeast Burger grilled, Bella Poarch & Valkyrae in ‘Build a B*tch’ Twitter: bellapoarch / YouTube: MrBeastIn another busy week for the world of influencers, Bella Poarch has blown fans away with her star-studded ‘Build a B*tch’ music video, and MrBeast’s Burger trended on Twitter after customers revealed undercooked orders. It’s nearly always an exciting time when a social media star drops a music video, as people are keen to see whether these creators can really pull off such a huge project. Bella Poarch’s hit was among the many anticipated videos to release this week, and it has already made a huge impact. But not everyone has been held in the highest esteem over the past week. Bad Week: Nikita Dragun under fire for claiming Valentino shut down their store for her Beauty influencer Nikita Dragun was slammed for claiming Valentino shut down their store exclusively to let her shop after internet sleuths discovered it wasn’t actually the case. Nikita posted a story to her Instagram of her in the store with the caption “Seen strolling through the branch’s glittering silver corridors, the story states “@masionvalentino shutting down the store for me and treating me to a shopping spree has me acting up!!” However, the internet began to suspect her claims pretty quickly and went digging in an effort to catch out the guru. Turns out, they did just that. A glance at Valentino’s official website shows that the stores are only open for customers via “curbside pickup” or “by appointment.” As you can imagine, as soon as word got out about this, the internet was quick to criticize her. One response that garnered over a thousand likes simply stated, “Talk about a God complex…” But Nikita is no stranger to drama and looking at her other controversies, this is comparatively minimal. Good Week: Bella Poarch releases ‘Build a B*tch’ TikTok star Bella Poarch got fans super excited after she released a teaser of her first song, ‘Build a B*tch.’ Bella also confirmed via Twitter that streamer Valkyrae would have a role in the video, around two months after she played Corpse Husband in the music video for ‘DAYWALKER!’ The video finally dropped on May 14, and was an instant hit among fans of the TikTok star. According to Chart Data, the song was the most-watched music video on global YouTube in the 24 hour period, meaning she managed to beat viral sensation Olivia Rodrigo with her new hit ‘Good 4 U.’ The catchy tune combined with the cool video concept meant the project turned out great, and the tune is already going viral on TikTok, with people using the sound to make their own videos. People are already looking forward to Bella’s next music project, now that they know she’s able to pull something like this out of the bag. Bad Week: MrBeast Burger trends on Twitter after raw food images Popular Youtuber MrBeast launched his very own burger restaurant back in December 2020, and since then he’s managed to expand it into a whole delivery chain that’s now gone international. But on May 15, the outlet’s name began to trend on Twitter for all the wrong reasons. Users shared images of food they or others claimed to have received from the YouTuber’s burger chain, that showed uncooked chicken, burnt burgers, or generally unappealing meals. https://twitter.com/Bravvyy_/status/1393699521906057218 Some tweets calling out MrBeast Burger even got tens of thousands of likes, with people joining in the trend to share their own underwhelming experiences from the chain. The YouTuber’s new project has received decidedly mixed reviews since launch, with some happy, and some not so happy customers. But as more locations continue to open, things may become more consistent over time. Good Week: Joshua Bassett opens up about sexuality Joshua Bassett is most well known for being a Disney star, particularly for his role in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. But an even wider audience became aware of him in January when co-star and singer Olivia Rodrigo released her song ‘Drivers License’ which was rumored to be about Joshua. He was swept up in the drama as the song went insanely viral. In an interview with Clevver News, the actor was talking about Harry Styles, when he said: “He’s just cool, who doesn’t think Harry Styles is cool?” Joshua said. “Also he’s hot you know? He’s very charming too. He’s lots of things. This is also my coming out video I guess.” He also shared a series of rainbow hearts on Twitter along with a message saying “it’s okay to still be figuring out who you are,” adding, “I choose love.” Joshua was met with a crazy amount of support from fans who congratulated him and agreed with the positive message he’s trying to spread. With the hype surrounding music videos like Bella Poarch’s ‘Build a B*tch’ and Dixie D’Amelio’s ‘F**kboy’ continuing, many fans will no doubt be interested to see what other projects influencers have up their sleeve.

Good Week, Bad Week: Olivia Rodrigo’s merch slammed, Corinna Kopf’s OF makes $4mil Instagram: Corinna Kopf / YouTube: Olivia RodrigoAs tension over Battle of the Platforms continues, Austin McBroom remains firmly in the firing line. Meanwhile, Olivia Rodrigo fans are calling out her merch team over poor quality products. Streaming fans will have plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks with Bella Poarch teasing her new music video featuring some famous faces from the streaming world. Corinna Kopf is also finding success in her endeavors, earning an enormous amount on Only Fans so far. But not every influencer has had a great week this week. Good Week: Corinna Kopf rakes in over $4 million on OnlyFans YouTuber, Facebook Gaming streamer and Instagram star Corinna Kopf is adding to her already bursting six-figure income with a jaw-dropping payout from OnlyFans, as revealed during a David Dobrik Vlog this past week. Kopf, who signed an exclusive streaming deal with Facebook Gaming in late 2019, joined OnlyFans in June 2021 — and managed to rake in $1 million in her first month on the platform. Now, a little over two months later, Kopf has more than doubled her income, claiming she made $4.2 million as of August. That’s not all; she also claimed she scored $165,000 for a single photo. That’s nothing to sneeze at! In March, Kopf revealed that she was making six figures a month with her combined revenue streams, and has reportedly made $100,000 a month from Instagram, alone. Considering her latest monetary success, Kopf might just be one of the richest influencers out there right now, and there’s no telling what’s in store for her next. Bad Week: Olivia Rodrigo’s SOUR merch slammed on TikTok ‘Driver’s License’ singer Olivia Rodrigo might be the internet’s darling, but her merchandise is coming under intense scrutiny after it failed to live up to fans’ expectations. Earlier this past week, fans took to social media to show off the merch they’d bought to support Rodrigo. One fan noted that the letter-block, clothes-pin earrings she’d purchased had actually misspelled the word ‘SOUR’ from the singer’s new album to read ‘SUOR.’ Read More: Khaby Lame hits 100m TikTok followers – Still, others uploaded several trending videos showcasing the contrast between what was advertised and what they actually received, with some of the differences being quite stark — not only boasting a totally different color than what was on the website, but even a completely different cut. This latest outrage comes amid scrutiny relating to singer/songwriter Courtney Love, who uploaded an Instagram post comparing the SOUR album cover to that of Hole’s ‘Live Through This.’ Rodrigo appeared to dodge scrutiny over the matter during an interview with GQ, replying, “To be honest, I’m just flattered that Courtney Love knows that I exist.” Rodrigo has yet to respond to the backlash surrounding her merchandise at the time of writing. Good Week: Bella Poarch teases new music video With over 77 million followers on TikTok, influencer Bella Poarch is one of the platform’s most popular stars. Like many other influencers, Bella went on to launch a music career, releasing her first single ‘Build a B*tch’ on May 14. The track was a resounding success, and along with going viral on TikTok now has over 265 million YouTube hits. Notably, Bella brought on several popular online personalities to participate in the music video, including streamer Valkyrae, and it looks like she plans to have a project filled with familiar faces again after teasing her upcoming single. Content warning: The following may be distressing for some readers August 13th. Presave now😈 @ThatSubUrban https://t.co/p9v68EMIRo pic.twitter.com/8biFcJhiaH — Bella Poarch (@bellapoarch) August 5, 2021 On August 5 she teased a project with Sub Urban through a video on Twitter. The short clip takes place in a hotel, and fans immediately spotted that the hotel staff is played by Twitch stars Adin Ross, Disguised Toast, Tommyinnit, and Ludwig, leading to a hugely excited reaction from fans. Bella has explained she is a victim of sexual assault, and that the song and video are based on “how I wished my experience went.” The track titled ‘Inferno’ will be released on August 13. Bad Week: Austin McBroom sued by Tayler Holder over Battle of the Platforms Although the June 12 YouTubers vs TikTokers event proved to be an entertaining night for many, the weeks following the event have been filled with drama after it was revealed that fighters and other staff had not been paid for their participation in the event. Initially, headline fighter and YouTuber Austin McBroom, who is also rumored to own part of Social Gloves, revealed that SGP was suing streaming partner LiveXLive for withholding funds. LiveXLive then went on to sue Austin and Social Gloves for $100 million for misrepresenting the event to them. Now, TikToker Tayler Holder who fought AnEsonGib in the event has confirmed he’s also suing Austin and SGP over the event. It’s public now. We trained hard & fought hard. A lot of people didn’t get paid including our coaches. We won’t stop fighting. For now my attorney bobby samini has filed a lawsuit to make things right. We held up our end of the deal & expect the same in return from Social Gloves. pic.twitter.com/wAHW2njV6x — Tayler Holder (@TaylerHolder) August 9, 2021 “We trained hard & fought hard. A lot of people didn’t get paid including our coaches. We won’t stop fighting,” he said in a tweet. The situation is escalating further each week, but it’s not clear what the ultimate resolution to the issue will be. With the release of Bella Poarch’s new single ‘Inferno’ planned for August 13, social media will no doubt be an exciting place to be over the next week for fans of her and the cast of her video.

Good Week, Bad Week: Jeff Wittek nearly killed in David Dobrik stunt, Charli D’Amelio in Lil Huddy’s music video Dexerto / Instagram: charlidamelio / Youtube: VIEWSWith Jeff Wittek releasing a documentary series about his Vlog Squad stunt accident, and Lil Huddy releasing new music, the past week has been a mixed bag for the influencer world. In recent weeks, countless influencers have found themselves at the center of controversy. With David Dobrik being slammed for his involvement in Jeff Wittek’s life-changing accident, and James Charles getting demonetized by YouTube, some of social media’s biggest figures are finding themselves on the wrong side of public opinion. But that’s not to say there haven’t also been some great moments for creators over the past week. So who’s had a good week, and who’s had a bad one? Bad Week: David Dobrik slammed for causing Jeff Wittek’s life-threatening accident After being dropped by his major sponsors and demonetized on YouTube following the Vlog Squad sexual assault scandal, David Dobrik came under fire again after Jeff Wittek finally revealed what happened to his eye. In an episode of his new documentary, the Vlog Squad member showed footage of the day they decided to put an excavator in a lake, and swing people around from it. When Jeff stepped up for his turn, David swung him around at great speed, but things quickly went wrong. While the footage cuts out before the accident itself, the video following it shows Jeff’s friends running towards the star, knowing that he was seriously injured. In an earlier teaser for the new series, a doctor told Jeff that if his eye injury had happened a few inches the other way, he would have died. Many were furious at David, calling him “irresponsible.” There’s still more episodes to be released, and a preview of the next one shows David talking about the accident on camera, so people will no doubt be interested to hear what he has to say about the incident. Good Week: Charli D’Amelio stars in Chase Hudson’s new music video Charli D’Amelio and Chase Hudson were once one of TikTok’s most popular couples, but the pair broke things off in April 2020. While the relationship seemed to end amicably, the Sway House claimed in a diss track that Chase was talking to other girls while with Charli, leading to a lot of backlash against the star. Now Charli has starred in a music video for Chase’s new song ‘America’s Sweetheart,’ and the project is receiving a lot of love from fans. Lil Huddy was praised for his growth as an artist, and Charli was equally praised for her amazing dance skills. The pair teaming up for the video made the song all the more impactful, receiving a lot of love from viewers. Seeing the two popular stars work on this project together was hugely exciting for fans, and with the finished product turning out so well, many will be looking forward to future music from Chase. Bad week: James Charles demonetized on YouTube amid grooming allegations James Charles had his YouTube channel demonetized amid the growing allegations of grooming and sexual misconduct accusations, with some cases allegedly involving minors. The makeup mogul has spoken out on the claims and is planning to take legal action against “a series of misleading stories and false allegations.” But, he won’t be making money from the YouTube platform, according to a report from Business Insider. YouTube “temporarily removed” Charles from their Partner Program, meaning the 21-year-old will not be able to monetize the content that he publishes for his 25.5 million subscribers. It’s unclear how long YouTube will keep Charles’ channel sidelined. Good Week: iDubbbz and Anisa Jomha get engaged Popular YouTuber Ian ‘iDubbbz’ Carter delighted fans when he announced that he’s engaged to partner Anisa Jomha. They announced the good news via a TikTok video in which Anisa showed off her ring, to the song ‘Chapel of Love,’ with the pair looking super happy with the news step they’ve taken together. Anisa went on to thank supporters on Twitter, saying: “It’s so nice to know so many of you support, love, and understand everyone’s relationship can be different and still be happy and healthy. This year was hard for us, but not for our relationship; and I think that’s when we just knew.” Fans are delighted for the pair and are already looking forward to seeing more from the couple in the future. As always, this week came with its various ups and downs for different influencers, but whether the current dramas will continue remains to be seen.

Good Week, Bad Week: KSI nominated for music award, Hype House Netflix show under fire Dexerto / KSI / Nikita DragunWith content houses like the Hype House and Society Las Vegas both under fire, along with creators KSI and Dream finding success with their endeavors, there has been plenty to talk about in the influencer world this week. These days, countless influencers are launching different projects and ventures, but it’s inevitable that some will find great success and others will be met with backlash. With MrBeast releasing his new Dream-inspired burger and KSI making leaps and bounds in his music career, it’s clear that creators have been hard at work on new projects. But the past week hasn’t been a great one for every influencer. Good Week: KSI gets nominated for a BRIT Award KSI is more than a YouTube star. This content creator has risen from his roots as a FIFA player to become a professional boxer and a music industry giant. The influencer-turned-rapper has birthed a slew of original songs with features from such greats as Lil Pump, Rick Ross and even Waka Flocka Flame — and now, his hard work is being rewarded with a nomination at the 2021 BRIT Awards. KSI appeared on the Late Late Show with James Corden to react to his nomination for British Single with Mastercard, and it’s safe to say that he wasn’t expecting it, at all. “I couldn’t believe it,” KSI laughed. “I was literally just like, ‘Really? Why?’ Obviously, I’ve been doing alright with the music, but I think it’s cool that I got acknowledged for an award. For ‘Lighter,’ the song did really well, and it’s mad how much I’ve progressed in music.” It’s always refreshing to see a hard-working YouTuber get their due, and KSI is no exception. While he’s going up against other stars like Dua Lipa, a nomination alone is a huge step forward into the mainstream for one of YouTube’s biggest personalities. Bad Week: Netflix users threaten to cancel subscriptions over Hype House show While the Hype House was once one of the biggest content organizations on the net, it has since fallen out of the public eye after losing some of its most prominent stars — but it seems the group is coming back to the limelight in a big way. Read More: Anna Shumate responds to comment backlash – This week, Netflix announced that it will be streaming a reality show centered around the Hype House, which will feature such creators as Chase Hudson, Thomas Petrou, and even some influencers who aren’t exactly in the House like Nikita Dragun. Unfortunately, this news didn’t go over well with viewers, who were quick to slam the platform for hosting a TikTok reality show and canceling other beloved series… but it doesn’t look like the Hype House members are too bothered by the hate. YouTube star Nikita Dragun clapped back at the backlash in a pointed Instagram story, claiming that the show might surprise viewers who are expecting an otherwise shallow venture. “Everyone had a lot to say about the Netflix show, and that’s fine, but I just feel like, at the end of the day, you can’t get mad at people for winning and succeeding, and if you do, you’re literally just a hater,” she said. Thomas Petrou had a similar take on the matter — but for now, it looks like all we can do is watch and wait to see if the series actually lives up to the ‘Hype’ or not. Bad week: Jeff Wittek “blackmailer” denies $40k ransom for David Dobrik accident footage YouTuber Jeff Wittek claimed he was blackmailed to the tune of $40,000 to conceal footage of a stunt for David Dobrik’s Vlog Squad that turned into a near-fatal encounter. He almost died when a dangerous excavator stunt orchestrated by David Dobrik went horribly wrong. A doctor confirmed it could have cut his right eye in half and potentially even killed him. After publishing the second part of his YouTube documentary series about his story, Wittek told Drama Alert that he needed to push out the video because he was getting blackmailed for the footage and didn’t want his “life-altering story” controlled by other people. Among the group of vloggers who witnessed the accident, there was a family friend who also took a video and was asking for $40,000, according to Drama Alert. Read More: Starbucks TikTok drinks you need to try – Soon after, someone named Wendy Pope appeared to have been asking for money for the video in screenshots spread online, but accounts apparently belonging to her denied blackmail and insisted that Wittek “tell the truth.” Good Week: Dream collaborates with MrBeast burger to get his own menu item Dream and MrBeast are two of YouTube’s most popular influencers… so it makes perfect sense that they would come together for a culinary combination that impressed the net’s most famed food critic. On April 26, Dream revealed that he’d gotten his very own burger at MrBeast’s fast food restaurant chain, MrBeast Burger. The ‘Dream Burger’ is stuffed to bursting with two beef patties, pickles, bacon, and avocado — a perfect fit for the guac lovers out there. Thus far, the burger has been met with largely positive reviews, with even the likes of ReviewBrah giving it an 8 out of 10. That’s nothing to sneeze at! If you want to try the Dream Burger for yourself, the new item is available at all 600 MrBeast Burger locations around the country for a price of $6.99. Bad Week: Society Las Vegas accused of using racial slurs On April 30, TikToker Taraswrld uploaded a video in which she claimed members of content house Society Las Vegas used racial slurs in songs while on a party bus with her. Shortly after, the house posted to their official Instagram account that they “have been made aware of an accusation and will take appropriate action.” Member Karina Prieto also uploaded a TikTok where she claimed she doesn’t say that word in any context. She then announced that she had made the decision to leave the house, saying she felt “disappointed” that her fellow house members hadn’t spoken up at the time. Cole Beckham went on to make a video in which he apologized and said he was the one who was using racial slurs on the party bus, saying the girls were not at fault. He also alleged that some elements of Tara’s story were false. Whether there will be any more changes to the lineup of Society Las Vegas is yet to be seen, as the backlash continues. With many of these stories still ongoing, there is the potential for more backlash against content houses like Society Las Vegas and Hype House in the coming week.

Good Week, Bad Week: Logan Paul & KSI collab, Addison Rae slammed for meeting Trump Twitter: KSI / Instagram: Addison RaeIt’s been a busy week for KSI as viewers finally got to watch his highly anticipated show, and for Logan, who appeared both in the show and a Sideman collab. Meanwhile, Addison Rae is getting called out for an interaction with Donald Trump. As summer gets into full-swing, plenty of influencers are starting up new projects, and meeting with friends both new and old to provide exciting new content for their fans. KSI is one such creator, and although the response to his show wasn’t all positive, people loved seeing him reunite with boxing rival Logan Paul to film some fun collabs. But not everyone has been in fans’ good books this week. Bad Week: Addison Rae under fire for meeting with Donald Trump TikTok star Addison Rae is facing a slew of criticism after introducing herself to former United States President Donald Trump at UFC 264 this past week. Their interaction was caught on camera during a vlog from internet pranksters the NELK Boys, who initially uploaded their video with the controversial title: “Donald Trump Is Smashing Addison Rae!” In the video, Rae excitedly went up to the former President during the fight, saying “hi” and that it was “so nice to meet [him].” Addison Rae going to introduce herself to Donald Trump LMFAOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/b57U4ej60Y — jackie (@trippieejackie) July 13, 2021 While the NELK Boys ended up changing the title of their vlog later on, Addison quickly became the subject of the internet’s ire after her interaction with Trump went viral. Addison herself has yet to comment on the backlash she received over the incident, with many critics bringing up past accusations of the star not properly crediting dances taken from Black TikTok creators that have helped skyrocket her to internet fame. Good Week: KSI & Logan Paul team up for collab In August 2018, viewers were glued to the screen as YouTubers KSI & Logan Paul stepped into the ring to fight each other in an event that became hugely popular, along with their rematch the following year. In June, it was rumored that the pair would be collaborating on content together, after Logan was spotted in London. This came to fruition when KSI shared an image of the two influencer boxers facing off in the ring, as part of promotion for the highly anticipated KSI Show. While Logan featured in the main show too, he also appeared in a post-credit scene that some fans think could be teasing yet another boxing match, but nothing has been officially confirmed. Although KSI received some backlash over the show for it being “overhyped,” there were still plenty of people that seemed to enjoy it. Logan also featured in a Sidemen ‘Extreme Fishing’ video, and many viewers loved watching the YouTuber have fun with KSI and the rest of the group. Bad Week: Drama YouTuber Def Noodles permanently suspended from Twitter Popular drama YouTuber Def Noodles has become a hot topic of conversation across social media after his Twitter account was suddenly suspended on July 13. Def Noodles (real name Dennis Feitosa) claimed that he received no explanation for his suspension, but it was hypothesized that it may have had to do with mass reporting. Twitter gave an official statement to Business Insider the next day, where they revealed that Def Noodles’ suspension is permanent. They also claimed that he was banned due to violating the platform’s rules, although they did not specify which rules he’d broken. Feitosa made a name for himself in the influencer drama world due to both his YouTube channel and his Twitter account, which boasted over 150,000 followers at the time of its suspension. Feitosa often shared breaking news on influencers and content creators with a self-described “satirical” take. Luckily, for those wanting to stay abreast of internet drama, Def Noodles’ Instagram and YouTube accounts are still up and running. With TikTok star Dixie D’Amelio set to release her new single ‘Psycho’ on July 23, it looks as though it’ll be another busy week in the influencer world.

Good Week, Bad Week: Jake Paul beats Ben Askren, Jeffree Star in severe car crash Instagram: jakepaul / YouTube: Jeffree StarThe Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren fight has meant a busy week for the influencer world, but while the YouTuber saw huge success after months of training, not everyone has had the best of weeks. This past week has seen a huge amount of ups and downs with regard to some of the most popular creators online. With big events, unforeseen incidents, and TikTok dating drama going public, it’s been a decidedly mixed bag. But with all the drama going on, who’s had a good week, and who’s had a bad one? Good Week: Bryce Hall’s making bank from Austin McBroom fight With the TikTokers vs YouTubers boxing card in the pipeline, Bryce Hall revealed that he expects to be making huge amounts of money from the match on top of his already impressive riches. Appearing on Adam ‘Adam22’ Grandmaison’s No Jumper podcast, the host asked him how much he’s getting paid, revealing that he had heard speculation it was around 70% (of Pay-per-view sales). Hall said: “I’m getting 4% of pay-per-view sales…Then $5 million as soon as I step in the ring, and then a $1m knockout bonus.” A base minimum of $5m, not including the 4% of PPV sales guaranteed, is absolutely ludicrous amounts of money, and even Adam was shocked at the crazy numbers. Besides that, we might not ever find out the exact figures in regards to PPV sales, so his exact payment from the fight will remain somewhat of a mystery. Bad Week: Jeffree Star involved in car accident The internet was shocked on April 17 after beauty guru and business owner Jeffree Star was involved in a turnover car accident in his Rolls Royce with friend Daniel. According to Jeffree’s post, the car rolled over three times after hitting black ice. He later went onto reveal that he sustained multiple vertebrae fractures on his spine that were causing “excruciating pain.” Jeffree did however confirm that he is expected to make a full recovery. But that wasn’t all for Jeffree this week. The YouTuber was also accused of groping TikTok user Drake Cherry at a concert without his consent, and while he was underage. He alleged that Star walked up to him at a concert at Chain Reaction in Anaheim, California — an all-ages venue — and “grabbed [his] a**.” Drake explained in a later video that he didn’t tell the story for clout, and though he was underage, he thought Jeffree most likely thought he was an adult, adding that he sees it as a “funny story.” Good Week: Trisha Paytas credits TikTok for helping them come out as non-binary YouTube star and “Frenemies” podcast host Trisha Paytas has received ample support from their fanbase after coming out as nonbinary and genderfluid in an April 12 YouTube video. In the video, Paytas spoke about how grateful they are for their fiance, Moses Hacmon, who accepts their preferred pronouns “based on what I was feeling that day, that week, that hour.” Read More: Are Charly Jordan and Logan Paul dating? – Paytas also credited platforms like TikTok and “Gen Z” for helping them to understand their gender identity, claiming that nonbinary is “the perfect label for me.” “This is what I’ve been struggling with for so long, is for people to just accept that I’m all genders and no genders at once,” Paytas said. “The more I was researching nonbinary, I was like, ‘This is the label. This is who I am.’” While Paytas has received some pushback for coming out as a trans man in the past, Paytas claims that this was all a part of their “coming out” journey, crediting trans YouTuber GiGi Gorgeous for giving them courage and inspiring them to express their true identity. Good Week: Jake Paul beats Ben Askren in fight The fight between YouTuber Jake Paul and MMA fighter Ben Askren has been provoking a buzz online for weeks, and by the time April 17 came around, people were desperate to know who would come out on top out of the pair. Jake and Ben both seemed convinced that they would win, and they exchanged a decent amount of fighting talk in the lead-up to the big event. When April 17 finally came around, viewers waited with baited breath for the main Paul vs. Askren fight to start. But it was over almost as quickly as it began when Jake knocked out Ben in the first round. The win came as a surprise to many, who thought that the YouTube star had no chance against Ben Askren. However some have claimed that the fight was rigged, and even Askren himself said he felt the fight shouldn’t have been stopped in the first round. Regardless, the win was certainly a satisfying moment for Jake, who has been pouring his efforts into training for months. Bad Week: Nessa Barrett & Jaden Hossler relationship drama It’s safe to say that some of the biggest drama from the past week centered around a TikTok love quadrant, composed of stars Nessa Barrett, Josh Richards, Mads Lewis, and Jaden Hossler. Read More: Did Addison Rae cheat on Bryce Hall? – For those out of the loop, the drama truly started after Jaden Hossler appeared in a music video with Nessa Barrett, who was purportedly seeing Josh Richards at the time. However, it seems that Hossler and Nessa became an item shortly after the video went live, leaving their on-again, off-again partners Mads and Josh feeling a bit burnt. That’s not all; after the issue went public, Lewis spilled all the tea regarding Nessa and Jaden in an episode of the ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast, where she claimed Barrett was incredibly rude to her beforehand and had even asked Mads to take the fall for her when she was caught getting cozy with Chase Hudson before all the Jaden Hossler drama went down. Thus far, it seems like Barrett and Hossler aren’t letting the backlash get them down, and are “the happiest” they’ve ever been — even though the entire internet isn’t exactly on their side at the moment. The past week was full of ups and downs for different creators across the influencer world, but there’s no doubt that the week to come will bring with it an entirely new set of drama.

Good Week, Bad Week: James Charles hit by grooming allegations, Dixie D’Amelio launches new talk show YouTube: James Charles / Dixie D’AmelioAs always, the past week has been a turbulent one for the influencer world. Creators like James Charles and Dixie D’Amelio have been making waves online—but all for very different reasons. The online world is constantly changing, and that means many creators find themselves on a permanent rollercoaster while being in the public eye. Their unique jobs can bring forth some amazing opportunities, but having their whole lives online leaves them open for criticism, and often controversy. Over the past week, who has found success, and who has ended up in hot water? Good Week: Dixie D’Amelio unveils new talk show set As one of TikTok’s biggest stars, Dixie has faced a substantial amount of criticism in the past. But this week certainly turned out to be a good one for the influencer who unveiled her new and improved talk show on YouTube. Originally, the Dixie D’Amelio show (also known as the Early Late Night Show) had a very minimalistic production. The series took place in the D’Amelio family home, with just two bright red chairs as the set. Dixie has now taken it up a notch by creating a new set, and the scale is unexpectedly huge. With a professional-looking lighting setup and an elaborate stage, the new show is a huge improvement from the previous set. The star has announced that upcoming guests include Hailey Bieber, Dave Portnoy, 24kGoldn, and more, proving to be an exciting lineup for fans. The first episode premiered on April 4 on YouTube and will be uploaded every Sunday at 10 AM PST/1 PM EST. Bad Week: James Charles slammed for apology video In March 2020, several teenage boys came forward with allegations that 21-year-old James had messaged them inappropriately when they were 16. The beauty YouTuber has maintained from the beginning that he believed them to be 18, and that when he found out their real age he suspended all contact. However, as more people came forward, many started to put pressure on the creator to address the claims further. Eventually, on April 4, James uploaded a video to his YouTube channel titled ‘Holding Myself Accountable.’ He said: “There is no excuse for it, I take full responsibility for that… In doing the research myself, both of these people’s social media profiles would have revealed their true ages and these conversations would have never happened in the first place… To the guys involved in the situation, I want to say I’m sorry.” James also revealed that the reason he feels the situation happened is that he’s “desperate” to be in a relationship. In the week following, the influencer has been subject to large amounts of criticism online, with many mocking what he said in his apology. Good Week: Valkyrae becomes 100 Thieves co-owner Streamer Valkyrae has been having success after success recently, particularly since her role in Corpse Husband and Machine Gun Kelly’s music video for ‘DAYWALKER!’ Now, in what founder Nadeshot called “probably the most important day in 100 Thieves history,” Valkyrae, alongside CouRage, has become a co-owner of the renowned esports organization. In the announcement video, she explained: “Looking back, I just feel like it’s been such a long journey. And now being, not just a co-owner, but a female co-owner, like how did this even happen! It just feels like everything just played out so unbelievably well.” Not only that, but Valkyrae is currently leading as the most-watched female streamer, almost double the views of Pokimane, who’s in second place. There’s no doubt that the creator is doing incredible things in the streaming scene, and fans are there to cheer her on every step of the way. Bad Week: Charly Jordan slams Tayler Holder’s reality show TikTok stars Tayler and Charly Jordan announced that they had broken up in a video released on March 29. Charly made sure to tell viewers that, “we’re still best friends, and it ended really good between us, and I feel like it’s important that everybody knows that.” However, after the first episode of Tayler’s reality show House of Creators aired, and portrayed a slightly messier side to the split, Charly uploaded several Instagram stories expressing her frustration with the show. “Just because my side of the breakup wasn’t filmed, doesn’t make it less relevant,” she said. “I try to keep details of my relationship offline so please be sensitive to my feelings.” She later added that she thinks they’re using [the breakup drama] as a main selling point” for the show. However, Tayler then responded to Charly’s claims, saying “She said she wasn’t a part of it, that it’s very one-sided… On countless occasions, we offered her to be a part of the show.” He added, “I wanted her to be part of the show because she was my girlfriend… But I cannot force her to do anything she does not want to do. Therefore, yes, since she turned it down, it is one-sided.” The drama was fairly unexpected for fans, but whether the reality show will feature any more details about the breakup remains to be seen. The past week has been decidedly mixed when it comes to news from the influencer world, and there’s no doubt the next one will bring plenty more drama and success stories.

Good Week, Bad Week: Dream slammed over streaming promise, Jake Paul donates to UFC rookie Dexerto / Instagram: Jake Paul, dreamwastakenWith James Charles returning to YouTube and Gabbie Hanna dropping several videos about her various dramas, viewers have had a lot to talk about over the past week. YouTube used to be the main hot spot for drama, and while TikTok looked as though it could have taken the video platform’s crown, it seems that it will always be YouTube drama that causes the biggest stir online. People have been open about their criticism of James Charles amid his return to the site and deletion of his previous apology, and many are calling out Gabbie Hanna for bringing up old drama with several unexpected creators on YouTube. But it hasn’t been such a dramatic week for every influencer. Good Week: The NELK Boys are making $70 million from merch alone The Nelk Boys might be known for their over-the-top videos and insane pranks, but these social media stars aren’t making bank from YouTube… in spite of their 6 million+ subscribers. In fact, it may very well be because of their wild content that YouTube isn’t too fond of monetizing their videos. The group was even demonetized in 2020 after engaging in several massive fan meetups amid nationwide social distancing guidelines and made as little as 23 cents from a video with over 15 million views. In summer 2021, a report from the New York Times revealed that Nelk actually gets the bulk of their income from merchandise and subscriptions — a whopping $70 million yearly, in fact. “Every video, we’re swearing, we’re doing some stuff that could be questionable or illegal, we’re making sexual references or drug references,” Nelk’s Kyle Forgeard told the Times. “So we were making no money on YouTube at all.” Luckily, it seems the group is doing quite well for themselves in spite of the Man, and there’s no telling what more is in store for the Boys in the future if they continue their explosive forward expansion. Bad Week: Dream under fire after nearly breaking promise to stream throughout Pride Month Minecraft star Dream has raised over $140,000 for the Trevor Project as a celebration of Pride Month — but many of his critics are claiming that his efforts aren’t enough. As June kicked off, Dream had promised that any money raised during his streams throughout the month would go to the Trevor Project, a charity meant to benefit LGBTQIA+ youth. However, likely due to the avalanche of controversies he’d suffered throughout June, Dream didn’t end up streaming much… but on the final day of the month, he came through with a broadcast that ended up raising $90,000 alongside another stream earlier in June. This is being donated to the Trevor Project an LGBTQIA+ charity dedicated to LGBTQIA+ youth. You can read more and donate here: https://t.co/4jBYTFKPrd Happy end of pride month, and I’m glad we were able to raise so much for such an amazing cause! — dream (@dreamwastaken) June 30, 2021 Alongside a contribution from the ‘dteam,’ this totaled a whopping $140,000 — but many critics aren’t happy that Dream didn’t keep to his proposed promise of streaming throughout the entire month. That being said, Dream’s contribution isn’t anything to sneeze at, and many fans are showing support to the Minecrafter in wake of his massive charity fundraiser. Good Week: Jake Paul donates to fighter in need Jake Paul began his amateur boxing career in 2018 when he fought Deji Olatunji as part of the undercard for Logan Paul vs. KSI, and ever since then, he’s been making it his mission to take his sporting career to the next level. Although Jake still has a reputation for being somewhat of a troublemaker, it’s clear he still has plenty of good deeds up his sleeve, as proven after he helped out a fellow fighter in need. UFC Flyweight rookie Sarah ‘Too Sweet’ Alpar had to start a GoFundMe page in order to raise the funds for her upcoming fight with Erin Blanchfield, looking for $30,000 to cover travel costs, gym fees, and other expenses. Paul wrote on Twitter: “Imagine a rookie in the NBA had to start a GoFundMe to play. I let Sarah Alpar know she has my support and contribution.” He followed through on his promise to help, donating $5000 to the fund. Since Jake donated, Sarah has now raised the full amount to help fund her future in the sport. This comes amid Jake’s feud with UFC president Dana White over “not paying his fighters.” Bad Week: Gabbie Hanna faces backlash over drama series YouTuber Gabbie Hanna is not holding back as she continues to release episodes of a series in which she addresses just about every key drama she’s been a part of — but the backlash has been fierce, to say the least. Things became particularly heated after she released an episode title, ‘Escape the Nightmare,’ in which she accused producers of YouTube series Escape the Night, Joey Graceffa and Daniel Preda, of “bullying” her. Gabbie claimed she was poorly treated on set, and that specific needs that were important to her mental health were not catered to. This was disputed by Daniel and Joey in their separate videos, however, exposing receipts that tell the real story of what went on behind the scenes. The backlash was fuelled even more after she posted a video claiming former-friend Jessi Smiles was her “abuser,” with people coming out in droves to call Gabbie’s claims “delusional.” It doesn’t look like Gabbie has any plans to halt her series amid the backlash, meaning there will almost certainly be more criticism to come. Bad Week: James Charles slammed over return to YouTube In April, beauty YouTuber James Charles addressed a series of allegations of inappropriate behavior towards and grooming of minors, in a video titled “Holding Myself Accountable.” He said: “These conversations should have never happened, there is no excuse for it, I take full responsibility for that,” going on to apologize to the people involved for his “unacceptable” behavior. James has been more or less quiet on the internet since then apart from a couple of occasions, but on July 2, the influencer posted his first YouTube video since the apology, titled ‘An Open Conversation,’ in which he discussed some of the allegations. However, the video was met with a lot of backlash, largely due to the fact that James has now deleted his first apology video. “You’re not sorry, you’re sorry you got caught,” one viewer on Twitter wrote, echoing a lot of other responses to the comeback. If James returns to regular posting, it seems that backlash is likely to continue as discussions over his decision to delete his previous video are ongoing. With these big YouTube dramas seeming to get bigger and bigger, at this point no one knows which influencer will end up in the center of the controversy next.

Good Week, Bad Week: Logan Paul takes Floyd the distance, Trisha Paytas quits Frenemies Amanda Westcott for SHOWTIME / YouTube: H3 PodcastThe past week has been a huge one for the influencer boxing world, with big names like Logan Paul, Bryce Hall, Austin McBroom, and more stepping into the ring to try their luck at the sport. But it hasn’t been quite such a successful week for everyone involved. June has been a long-anticipated month ever since it was announced that Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather and TikTokers vs YouTubers would be taking place just a week apart. In the past, these kinds of fights have generated huge amounts of attention, and as people like Logan progress further into their fighting career, people were even keener to see how he would compare to someone like Mayweather. While these fights have dominated social media over the past week, that was by no means the full extent of the drama. Bad Week: Trisha Paytas’ Frenemies exit sparks drama with Ethan Klein The ‘Frenemies’ podcast has taken a serious hit after co-host and independent YouTube star Trisha Paytas suddenly left the show on June 8. The series’ last episode was called to an abrupt halt after Paytas and Klein got into an argument about money and business, with Paytas feeling as though they were left out of important decisions in the company. Klein argued that Paytas was receiving a “generous” portion of the show’s profits and that he was free to hire staff as he saw fit. The same day as the final episode aired, Paytas uploaded an emotional video explaining why they’d chosen to leave the show, claiming they had stepped back “to ease the tension everywhere.” This prompted a heated back-and-forth between the two stars on social media, with Klein revealing that the show’s crew had received serious harassment on their personal accounts amid the drama and that he’d had no idea Paytas was leaving until they’d shared their video. While Paytas apologized for bringing the issue up publicly, they then uploaded another video claiming that Klein had “lied” and “manipulated” the situation to viewers. Thus far, it appears as though the podcast is well and truly over, marking an end to one of the net’s most popular shows that sprung up as the result of a previous feud between the two stars nearly two years prior. Good Week: Austin McBroom beats Bryce Hall in fight June 12 was the day of the long-anticipated YouTubers vs. TikTokers, a.k.a. Battle of the Platforms, and it turned out to exceed many viewers’ expectations, with plenty of drama, excitement, and more. The ACE Family’s Austin McBroom took home the big win of the evening in his main bout with TikToker Bryce Hall, topping off a landslide evening for team YouTube, with five wins under their name. In his interview, Austin thanked his loyal fans, saying: “The ACE Family is one strong ass army, and none of this will be possible without them.” He also gave props to opponent Bryce Hall for his efforts, adding: “A lot of people want me to continue to talk sh*t about Bryce Hall, but I gotta show him love because there’s not a lot of people who will do what he did.” While the evening was a great one for Austin and other winners like Vinnie Hacker, it didn’t quite go to plan for everyone involved. Tanner Fox and Ryland Storms weren’t able to go ahead with their fight due to a large weight difference, despite efforts to convince the commission to let it happen. On top of that, controversy ignited online after Tayler Holder and AnEsonGib’s fight was declared a draw, despite Gib landing 47 punches over Tayler’s 21, with thousands of viewers claiming he was “robbed.” The success of the event has now got some fans wondering whether any of these creators will step up to fight each other again in a future event. Bad Week: Dream accused of “catfishing” fans It’s been a rough week for Minecraft YouTuber ‘Dream,’ who has been at the center of an ongoing Twitter storm among both his fans and his critics. It all began after Dream appeared in an interview with fellow influencer Anthony Padilla. In the interview, Dream admitted to throwing out his ADHD medication, claiming he felt “way less creative” when medicated. This comment sparked outrage on social media — but that was just the beginning of the scandal. In the midst of this, an alleged response from Dream reacting to concerns of racism within his fanbase also went viral, prompting further backlash from critics due to him appearing to deny anti-Blackness in his community. During all the hullabaloo, a purported photo of Dream’s face took Twitter by storm, with a poster claiming the picture was legit, as it had been found in the personal Facebook profiles of Dream’s family members. This added further fuel to the ongoing fire, with angry fans and trolls claiming he’d “catfished” the community into thinking he was thinner than the purported photo suggests. Dream has since responded to the incident by posting a computer-generated photo of a blonde-haired, blue-eyed man, with the caption: “Decided to face reveal… please be nice.” On his private account, he also called the hate “harmful & gross & idiotic.” ✧*。— Update! Thread from @dreamhangout! pic.twitter.com/thBkEw9NSV— Dream Updates! (@dreamdates_) June 10, 2021 It doesn’t seem like Dream is letting the accusations of using a body double get to him — but he’s not the only faceless YouTuber to be put under extreme pressure to look a certain way, as evidenced by Corpse Husband’s reason for keeping his face off the net. Good Week: Logan Paul fights Floyd Mayweather The internet was left stunned when YouTuber turned boxer Logan Paul went up against Floyd Mayweather, in their June 6 exhibition bout. Despite the match having strange rules, such as not having a winner announced, many expected, or in some cases wanted, to see Logan Paul get knocked out. Yet he still managed to defy the odds and emerge not only in one piece, but a few million dollars richer. The draw result has even led to some crazy new theories from people who can’t believe Logan survived. The latest of which is that Floyd actually held Logan up after knocking him out in order to make sure the fight went the distance. Mayweather alone teased that he was looking at $80M for the fight, not counting any PPV payouts or sponsor fees. Former UFC champion Daniel Cormier was impressed with Logan lasting the whole eight rounds, but wasn’t pleased with Mayweather. “Hats off to Logan Paul. He went 8 rounds with [the] greatest boxer ever. Not a good look for Floyd,” he wrote, which even earned a “thanks DC” from one half of the Paul brother duo. Although things will now inevitably quiet down following the end of these huge fights, it seems as though many creators are already looking to plan their next big event.

Good Week, Bad Week: Bryce Hall brawls with Austin McBroom, D’Amelios release reality show trailer Dexerto / Charli D’Amelio / YouTube: Bryce HallTensions have been rising in the lead-up to the YouTubers vs. TikTokers event, with Bryce Hall and Austin McBroom in the center of the drama — but it hasn’t been all drama from every influencer this week. While the world of social media guarantees some sort of drama every week, there has been plenty of good news mixed in with the not-so-good. As influencers gear up to launch new projects and fans begin to get excited about upcoming events, there’s plenty going on in the TikTok and YouTube scene. But who’s had a good week, and who’s had a bad one? Bad Week: Bryce Hall brawls with Austin McBroom at press conference YouTubers vs TikTokers is shaping up to be one of the biggest influencer boxing events yet (aside from Logan Paul’s upcoming bout with Floyd Mayweather) — but it seems the main card of the night couldn’t wait for the bell to ring. Twelve of TikTok and YouTube’s most popular content creators met in Miami, Florida for a press conference on May 18 to answer questions and trade fighting words with their opponents… but things got physical when it came time for Bryce Hall and Austin McBroom to take the stage. After roasting McBroom’s outfit, Hall threatened to “slap the ****” out of the ACE Family patriarch if he stood up again to intimidate him — and he made good on his word, rushing toward McBroom with fists raised, pushing him back into his chair. The scene quickly turned into a chaotic brawl between the boxers, press, and fans assembled, not unlike Jake Paul’s scuffle with Floyd Mayweather two weeks prior. While both fighters emerged unscathed, it seems this incident has only intensified the beef between them, and there’s no telling who will come out on top come June 12. Good Week: The D’Amelio Family share first glimpse of reality show The D’Amelio family are starring in their very own reality show on Hulu documenting their lives as they navigate Charli and Dixie’s life as TikTok’s biggest stars, and they finally shared some details and a trailer. After Charli D’Amelio blew up on TikTok back in 2019, the other members of her family quickly followed suit. Not only has Dixie herself amassed more than 50 million followers and launched a music career, but their parents Marc and Heidi have entered the influencer world, even starting their own podcast together. Their reality TV show seems to be a fitting step forward for the family. The very first trailer was released on May 17 and provides a sneak peek at what is to come. The clip pieces together TikTok videos alongside interviews with the internet-famous siblings themselves, with Charli discussing her life-long passion for dancing, and Dixie explaining their sisterly love for each other. The D’Amelio show will be airing on Hulu later in 2021, although no official date has been released. With hype for the show rapidly increasing, it won’t be long before the full details are revealed. Bad Week: Logan & Jake Paul under investigation for driving on beaches Ever since YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul moved to Puerto Rico, critics have been voicing their concerns at the influencer’s presence in the island territory. While some rallied against Paul’s choice to make his home in the Caribbean due to tax reasons, others felt this could set a dangerous precedent for other celebrities to start settling there with similar intentions; but that’s not the latest reason netizens are upset with the star. In mid-May, the Paul brothers came under fire for a video that showed them driving across Puerto Rican beaches in golf carts and dune buggies. The internet quickly showed its displeasure about this particular trespass, noting that it’s currently sea turtle nesting season — and the two YouTubers could very well have crushed eggs buried in the sand. It’s not just angry Twitter users the Paul bros have to worry about, though; the two are also under investigation from Puerto Rico’s Department of Natural and Environmental Resources. Secretary Rafael Machargo wrote in a statement that driving motor vehicles on PR’s beaches is “an activity that is prohibited, apart from law enforcement agencies,” and called for citizens to report any “possible environmental damage.” However, it doesn’t look like Logan Paul was too pleased about this development, stating in a heated video that he was tired of “ignorant losers” lashing out at Jake for driving an electric golf cart on a beach in Dorado — a place where he claims it is legal to do so. Good Week: Colleen Ballinger reveals she’s pregnant YouTuber Colleen Ballinger, also known for her comedic character Miranda Sings, revealed that she is pregnant again after suffering from a miscarriage in February. Following her heartbreaking loss earlier in the year, she realized just how much she really did want another child and began trying for another baby with her husband Erik. In a video explaining her journey, she showed clips of her finding out from a test on April 16, and adding that she is two months along. Colleen also gushed about her excitement to see her 2-year-old Flynn become a big brother. In another video following shortly after, the YouTuber shocked everyone once again by announcing that she was also having twins. Colleen found out after she experienced some “concerning complications” on May 5 after initially learning of her pregnancy on April 16. Luckily, the news was far better than what she expected: In a heartwarming clip, Ballinger showed the ultrasound, tearfully exclaiming, “I’ve been crying all morning thinking I had no baby, and I have two babies!” Bad Week: Jaden Hossler accused of being a “narcissist” by Mads Lewis The internet was shocked in April when Mads Lewis uploaded a TikTok that seemed to imply not only that she had broken up with partner Jaden Hossler, but that he was now dating fellow TikToker Nessa Barrett after working on a song together. The subsequent social media drama was incredibly tense, and with Nessa and Jaden now publicly together, many have been curious about what’s going on behind the scenes. As a guest on Dixie D’Amelio’s YouTube show, Mads Lewis didn’t hold back when she revealed how she feels about that situation now and the people involved, calling Jaden a “narcissist.” Mads claimed: “Josh told Jaden a week before all that happened, he said ‘I’m ready to marry this girl, bro. Like I literally love this girl.’” She also added that she knows “a lot more now” than when she appeared on the Call Her Daddy podcast, and said, “I kind of hate myself for sugarcoating the whole thing.” Many fans appreciated seeing the candid look into Mads’ mindset about the whole situation, as well as seeing her discuss it with fellow social media stars Dixie and Noah. With YouTubers vs. TikTokers coming up on June 12, it seems as though cross-platform drama is brewing between multiple creators, after an already busy week.

Good Week, Bad Week: Dan & Nikki Phillippi put dog down, Charli & Dixie D’Amelio launch clothing line YouTube: Charli D’Amelio / NikkiPhillippiSeveral popular creators have found themselves in trouble this week, from Anna Shumate to Dan & Nikki Phillippi, whereas people like Charli & Dixie D’Amelio and Tessa Brooks are delighting fans with new, but very different, projects. It seems as though there’s never a truly quiet week on social media, with influencers constantly creating a buzz or causing controversy. As usual, the past week has been a mixed bag as a whole, but which creators had a good week and which creators had a bad one? Bad Week: YouTubers Dan & Nikki Phillippi under fire for putting their dog down Family YouTubers Dan & Nikki Phillippi are not in the internet’s good graces after releasing a video announcing that they’d decided to put down their bull terrier, Bowser. They came to this decision after the dog bit their young son, Logan, in the face, when the toddler had tried to take food from the animal. This incident, coupled with several other instances of aggressive behavior exhibited throughout their dog’s life, prompted them to lay their pet to rest — which appeared to be a difficult decision for the couple, as they’d had their terrier for quite some time. However, it seems that the internet was not a fan of this particular outcome, with many commenters slamming the YouTubers in the comments of Nikki’s Instagram page. Normal viewers weren’t the only one speaking out about the matter, though; YouTube stars Jacyln Hill and Jeffree Star also decried the Phillippi’s in a series of pointed Tweets. “It’s hard to fathom how someone could kill their own family dog and make content out of it,” Star wrote. “They need to be investigated. As a dog owner whose animals are my LIFE, this is hard to wrap my head around.” For now, it doesn’t look like the backlash surrounding this YouTube couple is dying down anytime soon — especially after some of YouTube’s biggest names drew attention to the subject. Good Week: Tessa Brooks opens school in Bali for children in poverty On May 3, TikTok star Tessa Brooks announced that she is opening a school in Bali named The Tessa Brooks Learning Center with Karmagawa and the Bali Children’s Project. The project’s tagline is “escaping poverty through education,” with the aim being to help children who otherwise wouldn’t have access to education due to their family’s financial hardship. On Instagram, Tessa explained that “this has been [her] dream forever,” adding: “I’m sad I can’t visit them yet but once it’s safe to do so I will be on the first plane. I can’t even begin to explain the joy I have in my heart rn.” The star shared footage of her watching a video of the children, along with various images that showed what the school looks like on the inside and outside. Fans are of course fully on board with this new project, and have already been helping Tessa and the related organizations raise funds to build more schools and learning centers. Bad Week: Anna Shumate called out for offensive jokes Anna came under fire after a TikTok she made asking fans to comment ‘dark humor’ resurfaced. The comment section was filled with jokes that many called racist and anti-semitic, and screenshots showed that Anna had liked them. Responding to the criticism in a TikTok, she said: “The ones that I liked and commented back to were very unacceptable and wrong in so many ways. And I’m here to say that I’m sorry to everyone that I have affected with that video and those comments.” The Just a House member went on to make a nine-part series in which she discussed a range of issues relating to the jokes she supported in order to spread awareness. Read More: When is Valkyrae merch coming out? – She also explained that while she would be taking a break from social media, her DMs would be open as a way to talk with people one-on-one. Good Week: Charli & Dixie D’Amelio launch new clothing line As two of TikToks biggest stars, Charli & Dixie D’Amelio have had a wealth of amazing opportunities as a result of their internet fame. From drinks, to makeup partnerships, even right down to mattresses, the pair have done it all. In their latest announcement, the sisters revealed that as part of their ongoing partnership with Hollister, they would be releasing their own standalone apparel brand called ‘Social Tourist.’ Dixie explained: “We’ve always loved fashion, and it’s been amazing to be so involved in this process. We feel like Social Tourist really represents both of us and explores how our generation is balancing who they are on social media with real life.” The first drop will be available from Hollister on May 20, and the girls have said they already have a second launch planned. With plenty of influencers launching new projects and ventures in different aspects of their career, it looks like it will be a busy time for many over the coming weeks.

Good Week, Bad Week: Bella Poarch hits Spotify milestone, Mike Majlak accused of lying YouTube: Bella Poarch/ ImpaulsiveThe past week has been quite dramatic for online creators across the internet’s biggest platforms, especially in the world of influencer boxing – but not everyone is enjoying the spotlight. YouTubers such as Corpse Husband and Jake Paul have had enormous success this past week with their endeavors beyond the world’s largest video platform in both music and sports. But as every influencer knows, rumors can make or break a career and in the last week, Mike Majlak and TikToker Sienna Mae Gomez found themselves struggling to stay afloat. Here’s who found success and who landed in hot water. Good Week: Jake Paul scores boxing match with Tyrone Woodley YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul has already scheduled his next boxing match after taking out retired MMA fighter Ben Askren — and this bout is one for the books. It’s not enough that Paul has started beef with the likes of Floyd Mayweather; the Team 10 founder is now set to face off against former UFC champ Tyron Woodley, with the two having already faced off without a big press conference. Jake and Woodley are set to throw down on August 28, nearly three months after his older brother, Logan Paul’s, bout against Mayweather on June 6. While Paul seems confident in his chances against the mixed-martial artist, others aren’t so sure; both UFC Prez Dana White and ‘Rocky’ actor Sylvester Stallone aren’t putting money on the YouTuber’s chances. Still, others feel that Jake might have a fair shake against the former UFC welterweight champion, with the likes of Tommy Fury claiming that Jake could go the distance with the now-retired fighter. Whatever the case may be, fans will have to wait until August 28 to see how their bout pans out. Bad Week: Mike Majlak accused of lying about childhood & paying hush money to friends Alongside finding out his ex-girlfriend Lana was pregnant, Mike Majlak was accused of lying in his book “The Fifth Vital,” and then paying his friends to cover up the allegations. YouTuber SALVOPANCAKES, published a video on May 24 providing alleged screenshots from Mike’s friend Matthew Duchon appearing to say that all of the stories were taken from his experience and not Mike’s. This was then publicly denied on Twitter by Matthew – but SALVOPANCAKES released another video that claimed Mike paid the friends in question hush-money, and even had them under a non-disclosure agreement to stop the truth from coming out. He then explained how Mike tweeted that in order to get over some of his current issues he had to “move chess pieces.” On the same day, Matthew’s fundraiser, Dream on Foundation, received $400 from “Hash Brown Media LLC,” a company that appears to belong to Mike. SALVOPANCAKES said that this meant Mike was attempting to pay Matthew to keep quiet on the allegations. Good Week: Bella Poarch and Corpse Husband crush major Spotify milestones Both Bella Poarch and Corpse Husband are influencers who have made their foray into the music business to great success. Poarch, famous for garnering the most likes on a TikTok video ever, debuted her first single, ‘Build a Bitch,’ in May, immediately climbing to the top of YouTube’s music category in the Philippines. However, as of June 2, Poarch’s song hit over 50 million streams on Spotify — another major accomplishment for an influencer who already made it to the BillBoard Hot 100 a week prior. Bella isn’t the only one seeing massive musical success; faceless YouTuber and music artist Corpse Husband also reached a Spotify milestone, with his viral hit ‘E-Girls Are Ruining My Life’ surpassing 150 million streams on the platform on June 2. While these two may have a background as social media stars, it’s clear that these two influencers are seriously talented — and thanks to their skills (as well as their huge fanbases), it seems they’ll be seeing even more achievements in the future. Bad Week: Sienna Mae accused of sexually assaulting Jack Wright TikToker and Hype House member Sienna Mae was accused of sexual assault by one of fellow TikToker Jack Wright’s childhood best friends. The claims were backed up by Jack’s brother, James Wright, who retweeted Mason’s statement. Sienna then posted on both Instagram and TikTok, saying that she was “beyond saddened by the situation,” and that she would attempt to deal with it offline. She later released two videos addressing the multiple allegations made against her and sternly denying sexual assault. Sienna claimed that she had been misled by Jack about the state of their relationship over the course of nine months, with her feeling as though she was far more “into” him than he was into her, implying that he had used their relationship for popularity on TikTok. Read More: What is the ‘AS’ trend on TikTok? – She also denied claims of body-shaming and confirmed that her legal team had sent Jack and his friends cease and desist letters. Wright only responded with an Instagram to say he hopes Gomez gets the “help she needs.” Good Week: Woman goes viral on TikTok after fighting a bear to save her dogs 17-year-old Hailey had quite the unusual Memorial Day when her pets were suddenly face-to-face with a huge bear and its cub scaling a wall next to her house. Immediately, two small dogs and one large dog ran out to confront the predator and its cub, barking furiously at it and unsuccessfully launching themselves in its direction. All of a sudden, the camera captured Hailey, wearing a blue dress, running down the pathway straight towards the bear. Amazingly, she can be seen shoving the huge bear with force so hard that it fell off the other side of the wall. In the seconds to spare before the bear clambered back up onto the partition, she gathered up her dogs and ran inside. The scene was all captured on CCTV and uploaded, alongside the popular song ‘Oh No’ by Kreepa, by Hailey’s cousin Brenda with the caption: “My cousin Hailey yeeted a bear off her fence today and saved her dogs. How was your Memorial Day?!” The video went massively viral on TikTok, amassing more than 25 million views in the first 12 hours. With YouTubers vs TikTokers coming up on June 12, featuring Bryce Hall going up against Austin McBroom, fans are already gearing up to find out who will come out on top.

Good Week, Bad Week: Bella Poarch meets BLACKPINK, Battle of the Platforms loses $10m Instagram: Bella Poarch / YouTube: The ACE FamilyAs the dispute surrounding lack of pay for fighters from the Battle of the Platforms event comes to a boiling point, there has been tension between multiple parties this week—but some influencers have been making big career strides, instead. Although the Battle of the Platforms fight event was hugely popular, for several weeks there has been a great deal of controversy surrounding lack of pay for fighters, and with Austin McBroom and Social Gloves suing streaming partner LiveXLive, it’s been a tense week for all involved. But, as always, there are some influencers that have been thriving over the past week. Bad Week: Social Gloves reportedly lost $10 million The ACE Family’s Austin McBroom is facing further scrutiny after a report from Billboard confirmed that Social Gloves — a trademark owned by McBroom — was out a whopping $10 million in wake of the Battle of the Platforms ‘YouTubers vs TikTokers’ boxing event last month. The report also claimed that Social Gloves had received backing from two significant names in the NBA, one of them being nine-time NBA All Star James Harden. Legal reps for Harden, TikToker Bryce Hall and McBroom are currently seeking revenue generated by LiveXLive, the platform that hosted the event’s broadcast, with Simply Greatness Productions filing a lawsuit against the streaming partner. The Battle of the Platforms reportedly only sold 135,000 pay-per-view packages — a far cry from the 500,000 it would have needed to sell just to break even. While legal reps are looking at LiveXLive, others are turning a critical eye toward Austin McBroom, who allegedly signed off on a hefty budget without properly promoting the event. This news follows rumors of the ACE Family’s purported eviction from their $7 million home (which have been denied by both McBroom and wife Catherine Paiz), as well as numerous leaked lawsuits against the couple. Good Week: Bella Poarch meets BLACKPINK As one of TikTok’s most popular stars, Bella Poarch has been able to meet and collab with a huge range of different celebs over her time on the platform, like Valkyrae in the music video for her song ‘Build a B*tch.’ But now it seems she’s spreading her wings even further to meet with huge celebrities across the world, after fans spotted her hanging out with members from none other than the popular K-pop group BLACKPINK. In paparazzi images, Bella and members Jennie and Rosé could be seen talking together in a lobby, and then getting into a car together. OMGG ROSÉ AND JENNIE WERE SEEN WITH BELLA POARCH IN LOS ANGELES A FEW DAYS AGO!!! AAA Y’ALL LOOK AT THEIR FITS AHHHHHHH🥵 pic.twitter.com/k2jYJ5ccV0 — maxy (@kixrubyjane) July 22, 2021 So far it’s not clear what they were meeting up for, but some fans hope that it could be a music collab, after Bella said in an interview that her dream collab is Rosé. Others think they could be working on a TikTok collab together, as some of the members are quite active on the platform. Read More: What is Charli D’Amelio’s secret TikTok? – Although not everyone was on board with the idea, it seems as though many are curious to see what the stars could be planning. Bad Week: H3H3’s Ethan Klein debates xQc and Trainwrecks over gambling ethics on Twitch Twitch has become a haven for all manner of new ‘metas’ — everything from hot tub streams to ASMR mics and leggings have skyrocketed as popular trends on the site in recent months. However, a more controversial subject arising on the live streaming site has been gambling. The issue of gambling broadcasts has become a buzzed-about topic across the platform, with names like Pokimane and Moistcr1tikal criticizing the “dangerous” streams in the past. The ethics of gambling on Twitch recently came to a head after H3H3’s Ethan Klein kickstarted his new channel ‘H3 Live,’ where he facilitated a debate between streamers xQc and Hasan to discuss the matter. xQc argued that, if gambling streams are “dangerous,” then so are drinking streams like Mizkif’s noted ‘Fireball Fridays,’ with Hasan claiming that alcohol sponsors have to follow strict rules and claiming the two aren’t exactly comparable. In the end, the group moved on from the topic rather quickly, with xQc claiming they’d “progressed somehow” — but either way, their discussion further shined a light on a topic that continues to draw criticism across the net. Good Week: Jake Paul launches anti-cyberbullying charity While the youngest Paul brother has been known as somewhat of a troublemaker online in the past, over the last couple of years his shift toward boxing seems to have changed his image significantly. In an interview, the YouTuber even revealed that boxing “helped save [his] life” when he was feeling “lost” in LA, explaining that it got him on the “straight and narrow.” Now, Jake is combining his interests and has set up a new charity called ‘Boxing Bullies’ which aims to fight against cyberbullying. The charity’s mission statement reads: “The mission of Boxing Bullies is to instill self-confidence, leadership, and courage within the youth through the sport of boxing, while using our platform, voice, and social media to fight back against bullying.” Many fans are hugely supportive of the project, seeing it as a step in the right direction for the YouTube star. With the lawsuit against LiveXLive ongoing and Austin McBroom already planning the next big fight event, it looks like it could be a busy few months for influencer boxers.

Good Week, Bad Week: Bella Poarch smashes YouTube record, Dream admits to Minecraft cheats Dexerto / Instagram: bellapoarch / dreamwastakenFor TikTok star Bella Poarch, successes in the music industry just keep on coming, but it’s been a mixed week for other popular influencers and their fans. Bella Poarch’s viral hit ‘Build a B*tch’ has been smashing records and dominating TikTok since it was released on May 14, and the success of the track just keeps continuing, proving to be a great week for Bella when it comes to her new music career. But with Adrian’s Kickback party getting shut down, and Dream revealing that he unintentionally cheated in an old Minecraft speedrun, the past week hasn’t been entirely positive. Good Week: Bella Poarch scores “biggest YouTube debut” with Build a B*tch Bella Poarch is one of the many TikTok stars making a name for themselves in the music industry. Joining the ranks of Dixie D’Amelio, Chase Hudson, and Nessa Barrett, Bella Poarch released her very first track ‘Build a B*tch’ on May 15 — and it was met with critical acclaim from fans. The nursery rhyme song disses the current online culture that picks apart women’s appearances on social media, with Poarch herself claiming that her experiences getting bullied as a child inspired the song. Her single shot to the top of streaming services almost instantly. Not only did it beat out Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘good 4 u’ — which was released on the same day — Poarch’s ‘Build a B*tch’ also became the number one trending music video on YouTube in the Philippines, marking a massive win for the Filipina singer/TikToker. That’s not all; Poarch’s track went on to land in 58th place on the Billboard Hot 100, and was even titled the “biggest YouTube debut in history” by Warner Records. That’s nothing to sniff at! It’s clear that Bella Poarch has some serious star power, and fans can’t wait to see what’s next for the influencer who went from making the most-liked TikTok ever to becoming a songwriter with a historic musical debut on the net’s biggest video platform. Bad Week: Dream admits to having cheats enabled in Minecraft speedrun Minecraft YouTuber Dream was accused of cheating back in December 2020, when his 1.16 record was rejected on account of it being “too unlikely to verify.” The YouTuber firmly denied these accusations at the time and even hired professional statisticians to aid him in proving the drops he got on that run were possible. However, on May 30, Dream revealed that upon further inspection, he actually had been using a “disallowed modification” in the run. He explained via a PasteBin that: “I felt really terrible for the mods because I dragged them through the mud even though they were mostly right.” The YouTuber also made it clear that he didn’t want any more drama surrounding the situation, and implored fans not to send any hate toward the mod team. Good Week: Jake Paul has made $20 million from his boxing career While some may have been doubtful that the youngest Paul brother would make it far in the boxing world, the YouTube star has certainly managed to find monetary success in his new sporting endeavor. He kicked off his boxing career fighting Deji Olatunji, and went on to beat both Nate Robinson and Ben Askren in hugely anticipated fights, proving many wrong. Now, Sports Valuations Reporter at Sportico, Kurt Badenhausen, has estimated that Jake has made a whopping $20 million from boxing. The star seemed to confirm that the figure is accurate when he quote tweeted Kurt’s tweet saying, “oh we just getting warmed up.” And it seems as though the boxing opportunities have yet to slow down, with some other creators and boxers looking to challenge the star. Jake even just recently shut down Tommy Fury’s offer to fight, saying: “You have some ladders to climb to get onto my level.” Bad Week: Viral TikTok party Adrian’s Kickback gets shut down by police Around May 20, a viral TikTok started circulating inviting everyone to a birthday party called Adrian’s Kickback, which was set to be held at Huntington Beach, California. The now-deleted video garnered millions of views, and countless people turned up on May 22 to see if there really would be a party. It’s safe to say things got a little out of hand. With thousands of attendees, fireworks, music, and alcohol all mixed together, it proved to be a much bigger event than was initially planned. Eventually police turned up to try and shut down the gathering, and they had to use riot spray to disperse the huge crowds. LA videographer Sean Carmitchel even reported that some arrests had been made. The event attracted a huge amount of attention on social media, but clearly didn’t go as planned. With Logan Paul’s fight against Floyd Mayweather coming up on June 6, fans are already gearing up to find out who will come out on top, marking the next big event in the social media calendar.

Good Week, Bad Week: Addison Rae’s acting skills criticized, MrBeast’s donations changing lives YouTube: Mr Beast, Addison RaeAugust is shaping up to be a busy month for many creators on social media, with Addison Rae set to star in the upcoming ‘He’s All That’ movie and Jake Paul preparing for his fight with Tyron Woodley. Although plenty of different influencers have projects in the works, not all of them have been met with an entirely great response from social media. However, some creators like MrBeast are getting an outpouring of support from the online community thanks to their new endeavors. But who else has been in the spotlight this week? Bad Week: Addison Rae gets flak for her acting skills in ‘He’s All That’ trailer Addison Rae is more than a TikTok star. The influencer — who boasts over 80 million followers on TikTok, alone — has already branched out into the makeup industry and the music biz, and now, she’s stepping onto the silver screen. Rae will make her acting debut in Netflix’s ‘He’s All That’ this August, playing a starring role in the modern remake of the 90’s classic ‘She’s All That.’ While the movie has been waiting in the wings for some time, fans got their first look at the flick a few days ago… and not everyone is impressed. The first look at Addison Rae and Tanner Buchanan’s ‘HE’S ALL THAT’ has surfaced online. pic.twitter.com/Zm1IYMhxzb — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 21, 2021 Much of the criticism for the film stemmed from Rae’s acting skills, with commenters roasting her ability. A number of critics also lashed out at Rae for receiving the main role due to her status as a TikTok star, rather than being a trained actress — criticism similar to what she received after becoming an impromptu UFC “reporter.” It doesn’t look like Rae is letting the negativity get her down, though, saying in an interview with Elle: “In this industry, when you come in and get labeled as one thing, people like to keep you there.” ‘He’s All That’ will be available to stream on Netflix on August 27. Good Week: MrBeast’s new charity is making a huge difference in his community Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson is known for being one of the most charitable YouTubers out there. From planting over 20 million trees in 2019 to opening up free “banks” and car dealerships for needy people in his area, it seems like there’s no feat too great for the influencer to tackle. However, MrBeast has taken his philanthropic side to the next level with the creation of his new charity, Beast Philanthropy, which is already making a huge impact for those who need help. According to Donaldson, his charity has helped donate 550 million pounds of food and has been able to feed five communities “every single month,” as well as helping donation centers and charities at risk of going out of business. “We are literally putting over 100,000 pounds of food into the hands of people who need it the most,” the influencer said of his charity. While MrBeast has long dreamed of founding a food bank to help those in need, his dream has finally become a reality, and it’s being funded by views from the Beast Philanthropy YouTube channel — so fans can rest easy knowing they’re helping a good cause. Bad Week: David Dobrik under fire for house party ticket prices YouTuber David Dobrik returned to the internet in June after taking a break of several months following the Vlog Squad controversy that saw him lose subscribers and sponsors at a rapid rate. Since his return, the response has been mixed, with some glad to see him back on YouTube and others criticizing him for coming back. In late July, some noticed that an event had appeared on EventBrite advertising a “party with David Dobrik & friends,” but many weren’t happy about the ticket prices of the ‘house party.’ General admission ranged from $40 to $100, and some of the higher-priced tickets went up to a whopping $1500. However, these more expensive tickets are part of a package for eight people. While some comments criticized the high prices of the tickets, and described it as “unfair” that the YouTuber can return to normal after the controversy, others defended the star along with the event. Good Week: Jake Paul confirms “massive fights” for Tyron Woodley undercard Since getting the taste for boxing, influencer Jake Paul has not slowed down when it comes to trying to advance his career in the sport. After he beat Ben Askren in their April bout, many have been interested in seeing more from the YouTuber, and he’ll now be facing off against pro mixed martial artist Tyron Woodley on August 29. On July 30, Paul teased that the event would be even bigger than expected, with two big fights confirmed for the undercard. “Just got off an amazing call, and we finally signed and confirmed adding two MASSIVE fights to this card,” he said. “August 29th will be the event of the year.” Shortly after, it was confirmed that Tommy Fury and Daniel Dubois will be two of the fighters stepping into the ring as part of the event. Fury actually challenged Paul back in May, but the YouTuber shut down the idea. With the announcement of these big undercard fights, people are already excited to see what happens on the night. With both Addison’s movie release and Jake’s fight set to happen around a similar time, influencer fans will have plenty to keep their eye out for over the next few weeks.

Good Week, Bad Week: Amouranth & Indiefoxx unbanned, Logan Paul accused of breaking travel laws Credits: Twitter: Amouranth / YouTube: imPaulsiveThe new ASMR meta on Twitch has certainly managed to shake up social media, spelling both good news and bad news for some creators — but Twitch isn’t the only place that’s seen drama this past week. Amouranth and Indiefoxx have been at the center of the conversation this week on both Twitch and Twitter, with just about everyone putting in their two cents on what they think of the latest meta to get popular on the platform. Elsewhere, Charli and Dixie D’Amelio have announced yet another huge project, but other influencers like Logan Paul have found themselves in hot water. Good Week: Amouranth gets Twitch ban lifted amid ASMR drama Twitch’s current ‘ASMR + leggings’ drama is currently taking over discussions about the platform across social media. Following the viral ‘hot tub meta’ from just a month prior, this new trend seems to be for ‘Just Chatting’ streamers to wear skin-tight leggings and pose themselves in compromising positions in front of the camera, all while licking ear-shaped ASMR microphones. Understandably, this new trend has sparked outrage across the platform, with several high-profile broadcasters speaking out against the new ‘meta.’ Seemingly in response to the outrage, Twitch banned two of the trend’s biggest streamers, Amouranth and Indiefoxx. After three days, Amouranth’s ban was lifted — but not before she received a huge spike in subscriptions to her Only Fans as a result of her widely-discussed Twitch suspension. While Amouranth herself seemed to take the situation lightly, still others express concern over broadcasters “taking advantage” of new trends to push boundaries on Twitch. Bad Week: Logan Paul accused of breaking UK travel laws Although YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI might be historic rivals, it seems that a collaboration between the two boxers could be in the works, as Paul was recently spotted hanging out in London, UK. However, all speculation of said collab went by the wayside after critics began noticing that Paul might be breaking UK travel regulations after being caught about the city with his friends. According to the UK’s current regulations, travelers are required to quarantine for 10 days. Paul purportedly arrived in the country four days before a video showing the influencer roaming about London went viral across social media. This sparked a slew of outrage across the net. So far, both Paul and KSI have yet to comment on the situation, so whether or not Logan actually did break the rules or is creating a video with his arch-nemesis still remains to be seen. Bad Week: Social Gloves accused of not paying fighters The June 12 YouTubers vs. TikTokers event had social media alight as they watched some of the biggest influencers from each platform step into the ring. With creators like Bryce Hall expecting a huge payout from the fight, many tuned in in some shape or form to see how these influencers would perform. However, weeks after the event, Josh Richards and Vinnie Hacker claimed that the fighters and other staff had not been paid their full amount. This was followed by reports that the event sold only 136,000 PPV tickets compared to the projected 500,000. If true, this would mean a massive loss of profits. Organizers Social Gloves claim they are “working tirelessly” to ensure all fighters and staff are paid within a reasonable time frame, but many on social media are skeptical that they’ll be able to fulfill their promise. And with some people, including Tana Mongeau, alleging that Austin McBroom actually owns part of Social Gloves, it looks like this drama is only going to get more complicated. Good Week: Charli & Dixie D’Amelio announce cartoon show The ultra-successful TikTok sisters Charli and Dixie D’Amelio have launched a range of cool projects in their time on the platform, including a podcast, a clothing range, and even mattresses. Now, they’ve taken things up a notch by announcing they’ll be releasing a cartoon. The girls are teaming up with entertainment company Invisible Universe to co-develop the series which will be called, ‘Squeaky and Roy.’ “When we met Invisible Universe, we loved their vision for creating cartoon characters on social media that can later end up across other media like film and TV,” the sisters told Variety. Fans are of course excited to see what the show could have in store, and it marks yet another industry that the two stars have launched projects in since they got their start on TikTok. Bad Week: CallMeCarson under fire for social media return YouTuber CallMeCarson went radio silent on the internet in January 2020 when he was accused of grooming underage fans, and since then he has only returned a couple of times, albeit ‘unofficially.’ He messaged Ludwig during his subathon to get him to turn off a video he featured in that was autoplaying, and he came back a second time in May after he ‘accidentally’ posted a political article on Twitter. Many believe he was testing the waters for his return. Then on June 19, Carson made a return to social media, with a message that simply read: “Give me a little bit longer.” The YouTuber received a huge amount of backlash for his return, with many saying he should have stayed away from the internet for longer. Some pointed out the fact that even some of Carson’s online friends distanced themselves from him. There are some fans who actually want the creator to come back, however. Some said they “can’t wait” for his return to posting content, and others said that those still “mad” at him need to “grow the f**k up and get over it.” With such a largely negative response, it’s not clear when exactly he will come back to social media completely, but it looks like backlash may continue no matter how long he waits. With new projects and opportunities in the line of sight for creators like Amouranth and the D’Amelio sisters, fans will be keeping a close eye out on what these influencers have in store next.

Good Week, Bad Week: AnEsonGib draw overturned, Taylor Caniff slammed for transphobia Instagram: AnEsonGib / YouTube: The Hollywood FixThe aftermath of the YouTubers vs. TikTokers fight isn’t quite over yet, with the result of AnEsonGib and Tayler Holder’s fight being overturned, but multiple influencers have found themselves in hot water this week. With Taylor Caniff getting called out over transphobic comments directed towards influencer Nikita Dragun, and David Dobrik receiving a new wave of backlash after returning to the internet following his break, it has been a tense week in the influencer space. But with new business deals and the end of some controversy, some influencers haven’t had such a bad week. Good Week: AnEsonGib has fight draw overturned The highly anticipated YouTubers vs. TikTokers boxing event on June 12 made for surprisingly enjoyable viewing for many, with crazy KO moments and several controversies to boot, people had their eyes glued to the fights. But one controversy proved to cause the most drama by a long mile, sparking outrage on social media. YouTuber AnEsonGib and TikToker Tayler Holder stepped into the ring for their highly anticipated bout, but despite Gib getting in 47 punches over Tayler’s 21, their fight was declared a draw. There was an immediate Twitter storm, with thousands of people claiming Gib was “robbed,” and demanding the verdict be changed. In response to the outrage, on June 14 ISKA Director Tom Sconzo announced that they would be declaring the fight a win in Gib’s favor. He explained that there was “no excuse” for the mistake apart from “plain, simple human error,” and added he was “embarrassed by this mistake, not catching it, and correcting it ringside.” Fans and Gib himself immediately celebrated on social media over the late win for team YouTube. Bad Week: Taylor Caniff called out for transphobic comments about Nikita Dragun Influencer Taylor Caniff has been met with a tsunami of backlash after a video surfaced, showing him making transphobic remarks about YouTube star Nikita Dragun. The video quickly went viral on social media, prompting Caniff to, at first, create a sarcastic response to the scandal. However, Caniff later claimed that the remarks were merely a “joke” he’d meant to share with some 140 people — but one of his “clout-ridden friends” was responsible for leaking the clips. He also claimed to have reached out to Nikita to apologize. Nikita quickly addressed Caniff’s comments in a pointed tweet thread, reminding everyone of the constant danger she faces as a trans woman in her day-to-day life. Caniff shot back at Nikita by accusing her of “changing to trending seasons” and threatened to “leak some real s**t.” That’s not all; amidst the drama, a video of Tana Mongeau surfaced from three years prior, where the influencer claimed that Caniff was transphobic, sparking further outrage against him. Good Week: Alex Cooper signs deal with Spotify for ‘Call Her Daddy’ The formally Barstool distributed ‘Call Her Daddy’ podcast became a rapid success after it was initially launched in 2018. Despite some drama involving one of the hosts departing the show, it continued to be hugely successful with just Alex Cooper as the host. On June 15, Alex announced that she has signed an exclusive deal with Spotify for a whopping $60 million dollars for the hugely popular podcast. That means that from July 21, episodes of the show will only be available on Spotify. Speaking about the deal, Alex said: “I’m incredibly thankful for everyone who has supported, helped and been a part of Call Her Daddy. From its start three years ago, the show has always been about challenging the status-quo and manifesting conversations that previously only happened behind closed doors.” “I can’t wait for this next chapter with Spotify, where I will continue raising the bar with great content and guests for the Daddy Gang,” she added. The big money deal has fans excited to see what is coming up next for the show. Bad Week: Mixed responses after David Dobrik returns to YouTube YouTube star David Dobrik has made his grand return to vlogging after taking months off from content creation following several controversies about him. While Dobrik was once one of YouTube’s most prominent vloggers, in 2021, the influencer was met with a slew of scandals from former vlog squad members. Several individuals accused Dobrik of throwing them into uncomfortable situations for videos and even causing them bodily harm with outrageous stunts. As a result, Dobrik lost countless followers and a few major brand deals, even stepping down from his once-viral Dispo camera app. On June 15, after teasing a tropical holiday with his friends, Dobrik returned to YouTube in one of his signature, chaotic vlogs, bringing happiness to his fans — and outrage from his critics. YouTuber Tana Mongeau even deleted a TikTok she’d made with David after responding to comments criticizing her for reuniting with the star. She claimed “he had bad people around him & cut them off & apologized and took full accountability,” but commenters did not agree. Dobrik will be uploading vlogs every Tuesday, but right now, it’s unclear if the internet is willing to let him back in their good graces. With the big Battle of the Platforms event now truly over after Gib was given the win, it already looks like a second one could be in the works, which could mean plenty of social media callouts from some influencer boxing hopefuls over the next few weeks.

Goldfish goes viral on TikTok for literally knowing how to drive Photographer’s Choice, ByteDanceIn 2022 animals can do some crazy things, and one TikTok user has gone viral by showing off a video teaching goldfish how to drive – yes, you read that right. As the internet continues to become a hive of viral videos and insane clips, it feels like we’ve seen everything that our wild world has to offer. The advent of TikTok has seen a rise in short one-shot videos designed purely to entertain. From up-and-coming artists making videos with rap legend, Snoop Dogg, to the all-new Orbeez Challenge that has attracted the attention of the police; there’s a whole pool of varied content on the app. A new viral video has taken over the internet, however, and features the humble goldfish. Our scaly friends have always been renowned for being more clever than they look, but it turns out that they can even drive. Yes, seriously. Tiktok of goldfish driving goes viral If you’ve ever wanted to be put to shame by a goldfish, then this video is the one for you. Entitled ‘would you get this for your goldfish?” it shows one tiny orange fish in a large tank on wheels. As the fish approaches the tank’s boundary, it moves. Seen making its way over to a red section on the opposing wall, the adorable aquarian creature manages to perfectly slot the tank into the red zone, earning a treat for its troubles. (Click here if the following TikTok doesn’t load) This fun little clip has left viewers absolutely stunned – many of whom cannot drive themselves. “Someday scientists will teach people from Connecticut how to drive too,” jokes one, while another commented “you guys joke but this is groundbreaking research scientists estimate they could teach people in California to drive by the end of 2035.” “Bro just thinks he is swimming,” another said. “Cool now my goldfish can go for a walk alone.” While this last one hits different, don’t worry, we’re sure he enjoys your company. As scientists continue to prove that animals can perform miracles, it’ll be interesting to see whether or not we start to see goldfish tearing down the highway in their tanks. Until then, though, we’re pretty content with this video.

Good Week, Bad Week: ACE Family hit with lawsuits, Jake & Logan Paul praised by Tyson Fury Instagram: Jake Paul / YouTube: The ACE FamilyThe ACE Family is reportedly facing more legal trouble after the pre-existing Social Gloves Drama, and along with Addison Rae getting slammed for her UFC reporter role, the past week has certainly had its ups and downs. Even though the aftermath of the Social Gloves drama following Battle of the Platforms is beginning to quiet down, Austin McBroom and his wife Catherine can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to reports of more legal trouble. But amid the chaos, the Paul brothers are getting praised for their moves in the boxing industry, and the Vlog Sqaud’s Natalie Mariduena is in the spotlight for her Sports Illustrated Runway. So, how has the past week looked for some of the internet’s most popular influencers? Bad Week: Austin McBroom hits back at rumors of ACE Family eviction The ACE Family have become a hot topic across social media after rumors spread that the YouTubers were facing pre-foreclosure on their $7 million home for purportedly missing payments. This news was followed by several leaked documents that surfaced on an internet forum, which alleged that McBroom and wife Catherine Paiz were facing multiple lawsuits — and even being sued for $65,000 by a former landlord. However, McBroom has denied any rumors of eviction from the ACE Family home, clapping back at the speculation in a pointed statement via his Instagram Stories. “Stop capping on me and my family’s name,” McBroom said of the situation. “Ain’t nobody getting evicted, ain’t nobody moving. Stop believing everything you hear haters say on the internet! If we were moving we definitely would have informed the world and made a video about it. Have a good rest of your day.” McBroom’s response follows ongoing outrage over lack of pay for influencers involved in the Battle of the Platforms last month, with names like Vinnie Hacker and others claiming they hadn’t been compensated for their time in the ring — complaints that have critics looking to McBroom, whose company, Ace Hat Collection, owns the Social Gloves trademark. Good Week: Tyson Fury praises Jake & Logan Paul Ever since the Paul brothers shifted their focus from vlogging to boxing, they have divided opinions both in the influencer world and in the sporting world. Some have enjoyed the extra drama that comes with the run-up to a boxing match, and keeping an eye out for who the stars are likely to challenge next, whereas others are less keen on the idea of the influencer and the professional boxing world mixing. However, one who’s clearly enjoyed the Paul brothers’ presence in the industry is boxer Tyson Fury. In an interview with TMZ, he said: “I’ve been pretty impressed with the Paul’s, both of them to be fair,” going on to describe them as a “really good breath of fresh air to the boxing scene.” He also reiterated that he thinks a fight between his brother Tommy Fury and Jake will happen at some point after the younger Paul brother shot Tommy’s offer down in May. Tyson of course predicts that Tommy will win the bout. Bad Week: Addison Rae slammed over UFC interview TikToker Addison Rae ended up as the subject of a Twitter storm yet again on July 10 after she posted images of her doing interviews for the UFC. Fans had already clocked that she’d posted workout images of her in UFC gear shortly prior to her Twitter posts, but many people were surprised to see that she was doing some interviews as a reporter. It was her caption that launched a flood of hate in her direction, writing: “I studied broadcast journalism in college for 3 whole months to prepare for this moment,” in reference to her brief stint at Louisiana State University. Critics slammed the star for ‘taking jobs’ from those working hard for a career in journalism, saying she only got the role due to her fame. Addison quote tweeted her own post shortly after with the caption: “Nvm, y’all got me fired,” however it’s not entirely clear to what extent it was a joke. Countless fans and fellow influencers came out to defend the star against the backlash, and many are now waiting to see whether she does any work with UFC in the future. Good Week: Vlog Sqaud’s Natalie does Sports Illustrated Catwalk Ever since David Dobrik returned to vlogging in June, he and his Vlog Squad have begun a series of different projects to get back into the swing of content creation (to mixed responses.) The group even got their own special with the Discovery Channel for Shark Week, called ‘Sharkbait,’ although it was met with heavy criticism. But praise is now flooding in for group member Natalie Mariduena after she participated in the Sports Illustrated Summer Runway Show on July 10 at the Mondrian Hotel in Miami. SI editor MJ Day praised Natalie for her participation in the show. “Natalie is a phenomenon,” she said. “You immediately get why she has made such an impact on her legions of followers.” Natalie’s friends and fans all seemed to be proud to support the influencer in her new endeavor. Although each creator is receiving mixed feedback, so many influencers are currently in the process of launching new projects, meaning there’ll be plenty for fans to keep their eye on, no matter what platform they most enjoy.

Golden Bachelor fans poke fun at Gerry Turner’s wedding playlist ABCThe Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner is getting ready for his televised wedding with Theresa Nist in January. He’s making a list of songs to dance to at their reception. Gerry Turner gave his final rose and a ring to Theresa Nist on The Golden Bachelor finale. The newly engaged couple had even more surprises in store when it was announced that The Golden Wedding would be airing live on Thursday, January 4 on ABC. Theresa won Gerry’s heart after his controversial breakup with Leslie Fhima. Despite telling Leslie he loved her and that she was “the one” during their Fantasy Suite Date, Gerry had stronger feelings for Theresa in the end. Now that they’re engaged, Theresa and Gerry are gearing up for the first ever live wedding in Bachelor franchise history. Golden Bachelor fans give Gerry song suggestions On Instagram, Gerry shared a list of song ideas for the reception with his followers, including both current hits and vintage classics. “Could this be the start of a WEDDING playlist…..” he teased in the post. Fans had a lot to say about Gerry’s wedding reception song list, even giving him suggestions about what to add. “Need some Michael Jackson & Prince. Also where’s Kool & The Gang!?” one fan commented. Another fan wrote, “Umm, where is Don’t Stop Believing?” referring to the classic Journey song Gerry and Theresa danced to on their first one-on-one date. “No way, Gerry! Wedding dance for you two… Frank Sinatra – You Make Me Feel so Young,” one of Gerry’s followers suggested. Whether Gerry will listen to the fans’ suggestions or not is up to him and his fiance Theresa. They have been open about their love for music on the show. Unlike the younger couples on The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, and Bachelor In Paradise, Gerry and Theresa don’t want to waste any time and are getting married as soon as possible. For now, Gerry and Theresa are focusing on wedding planning and their exciting future together. The Golden Wedding airs Thursday, January 4 at 8:00 p.m. on ABC.

Golden Retriever refuses to leave brewery in adorable viral video TikTok: patric.ryan22After an afternoon at a brewery, a dog adorably refused to leave, causing their owner to pick them up after a long standoff. It was a wild afternoon for a golden retriever pup, as it lay on its back in the parking lot of Harpoon Brewery in Vermont. Though the pup’s owner attempted several times to get them to move, the dog just couldn’t help but resist the urge for another round. The standoff resulted in an adorable video posted by TikToker patric.ryan22, which has received 4.6 million likes and nearly 50,000 comments. TikToker said dog was “carried out like a drunk friend.” It’s safe to say that the beer garden looked a little bit different on the afternoon that a very special golden retriever received the likes of onlookers as it lay dormant in front of their begging human. Though the dog’s human was ready to leave, his dog had other plans. First, the pup lay on its back. Then the golden retriever saw kids playing and looked a bit more lively, leading its owner to tug on its leash in hopes of following the dog’s momentum. That, however, was not the case. The dog eventually had to be picked up, causing TikTok users to hilariously say how it looked as if the pup was “carried out like a drunk friend.” Another TikTok user responded to the viral video, saying, “As a former golden owner this is such a mixture of emotions…you’re angry, you’re laughing, you’re embarrassed but it’s a core memory.” While others chimed in, saying, “Tell me you have a Golden retriever without telling me you have a golden retriever.” And, “The walk of shame back to the car had me dying.” The two eventually got on their way in the arms of each other, but the video will forever be an adorable viral moment for beloved dog fans.

Goals and Highlights from The Sidemen vs YouTube Allstars 2018 Charity Football Match The annual charity football match organized by The Sidemen saw 2018’s edition feature an impressive eight-goal tally. Thousands of fans turned up at The Valley, home to London based football club Charlton Athletic, to watch as 30 high profile internet personalities battled for the 2018 trophy. Popular podcasters Lawrence McKenna and True Geordie were on hand to commentate the full match, reading out donations that were given to the two charities involved as over 400,000 concurrent viewers tuned in throughout the game. The Sidemen FC lineup featured the likes of KSI, KEEMSTAR, RiceGum, FaZe Adapt and JME, while the YouTube Allstars included ComedyShortsGamer, Callux and Mo Vlogs. With a mix of skill involved, there was plenty of both incredible and hilarious moments as players who’ve clearly never kicked a ball attempted to score in the opposition’s goal. It started off as something of a close affair with The Sidemen taking a 2-0 lead heading into halftime, but following the break, the floodgates opened as the YouTube Allstars’ defense started to fall apart. The Sidemen’s superior capabilities, aided by predominately by KSI and Miniminter, saw the match run away from the Allstars, with a final score of 7-1. The best moments from the 90-minute match have been condensed into 12 minutes, with all eight goals featuring numerous replays and angles.

God of War Ragnarok finds huge Twitch success, but can’t topple Elden Ring SonyGod of War Ragnarok’s arrival has shaken up the gaming world in 2022. It found massive success on Twitch as hundreds of thousands watched their favorite streamers play, but it’s still trailing its Game of the Year rival: Elden Ring. God of War Ragnarok was one of 2022’s most anticipated titles, and it certainly delivered. With players being thrown back into the Nine Realms, many couldn’t have asked for anything better five years after the last installment. It’s not just players diving into the game on PlayStation either. In fact, many are kicking back and watching their favorite streamers tackle it on Twitch and YouTube. Many top names have dedicated mammoth broadcasts to completing the game. Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel basically did it in one sitting, and he’s not alone with Ruben Doblas ‘Rubius’ Gundersen and Ben ‘CohhCarnage’ Cassell among the top names who have streamed God of War Ragnarok in its launch week. Across the first three days, more than 11 million hours of God of War Ragnarok gameplay has been watched on Twitch. This includes a peak of 460,000 viewers as many closed in on the final hours of the game — putting it at 42nd all-time. It peaked at third in terms of categories, and still comfortably sits near the top of the Twitch charts days on. However, its launch is not the biggest on the streaming platform this year as Elden Ring still has that record on lock. Elden Ring peaked at 875,000 viewers, nearly double what God of War Ragnarok got in its launch week. It also had twice as many channels streaming the game, and it was in the top Twitch categories for the months that followed. Even now, it still gets around 10,000 peak viewers a day. Cyberpunk 2077’s launch in December 2020 still has the single-player records down pat as 1.1 million tuned in on its first day — although that ended up being an unmitigated disaster for CD Projekt Red with the game barely functional and bug-riddled for most. God of War Ragnarok still has some wiggle room for boasting big Twitch numbers, and it’ll likely feature high at the end of November in the monthly rankings. It may have fallen shy of its biggest Game of the Year rival in that department, but gameplay-wise, it’s neck and neck between the two as awards season nears.

GM Hikaru strikes back at chess cheating accusations with “insane” win streak YouTube/GMHikaruChess legend GM Hikaru Nakamura has responded to Vladimir Kramnik’s cheating allegations by going on a wild win streak that has the community in awe. Hikaru went on an impressive hot streak earlier this month, winning fifteen games straight to break the all-time Chess.com blitz rating record, but not everyone was happy for the Kick streamer. Following the impressive accomplishment, Russian Grandmaster Vladimir Kramnik suggested that Hikaru had cheated. Hikaru denied the allegations, calling them “garbage,” but that didn’t stop the world’s top player, Magnus Carlson, from roasting his rival on social media. However, instead of simply continuing to dismiss the claims, Hikaru went on the offensive, returning to blitz chess with an incredible 43-game win streak. Needless to say, the community was blown away. GM Hikaru goes on the offensive amid chess cheating allegations Hikaru’s November 23 streak began on Kick.com, where he had signed a non-exclusive deal, and he didn’t disappoint. The GM started winning and kept winning and just didn’t stop winning, with his stream getting the attention of popular chess YouTuber GothamChess who called the streak “insane.” “Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has just won 43 blitz chess games in a row, live on stream… he is clearly sending a message regarding the recent comments from Vladimir Kramnik,” he praised. Users in the comments were equally as baffled, but many spoke highly of Nakamura while taking aim at Kramnik for starting the rumors to begin with. “Kramnik has gone off the rails,” one said. “I hope Hikaru uses this as motivation to finally win his first over the board World Blitz gold medal,” someone else remarked. I hope Hikaru uses this as motivation to finally win his first over the board World Blitz gold medal. — Frank Smith (@chessandsuccess) November 23, 2023 That said, not everyone was as delighted, with a few users even under the impression that this stunt added to the cheating speculation. “I love hikaru but there’s literally no way he clearly cheats rn,” a user commented. “He keeps playing the same people over and over and they are not on his level. This is like Kevin Durant playing one on one against college players and people being shocked that he wins every game.” So far, there hasn’t been any proof offered indicating that Hikaru has cheated in any capacity, but this is hardly the first time a chess cheating scandal has rocked the community. Last year, Hans Niemann was accused of using an adult toy to cheat in an over-the-board tournament and defeat Magnus Carlsen.

GMHikaru unbanned a day early after sudden Twitch ban for DrDisrespect clip Wikimedia Commons: Andreas Kontokanis/Twitch/Dr DisrespectPopular Chess-focused Twitch streamer Hikaru ‘GMHikaru’ Nakamura has been unbanned from Twitch a day early after watching Dr Disrespect’s stream while broadcasting, which is a violation of community guidelines. GMHikaru has been unbanned just two days after receiving what was supposed to be a three-day suspension from Twitch for watching Dr Disrespect while broadcasting. Shortly after hearing the news, Hikaru posted on Twitter that he will resume streams on March 25. The lights are back on at https://t.co/1IAaMM5tcJ! Streams resume tomorrow with @benjamin_bok and @photochess pic.twitter.com/L3LeF1sEf1 — Hikaru Nakamura (@GMHikaru) March 24, 2022 Original Story Below… On March 16, 2022, Hikaru left fans absolutely stunned as he watched Dr Disrespect play a game of Chess against fellow YouTube streamer DrLupo while he was streaming. When his viewers mentioned the possibility of receiving a ban, Hikaru replied: “Chill out, you guys. Do you think I care? This is chess.” According to popular Twitter ban-reporting bot ‘Streamerbans,’ the creator received his first ban on the platform on March 22, just eight days after watching Doc on stream. ❌ Twitch Partner “”GMHikaru”” (@GMHikaru) has been banned! ❌https://t.co/XJ6NFCdXwM#twitch #ban #firstban #partner #twitchpartner 🚎 — StreamerBans (@StreamerBans) March 22, 2022 Hikaru responds to Twitch ban Just 30 minutes later, Hikaru posted on Twitter in response to receiving his first-ever Twitch ban. It reads: “The Doc tweeted that things are settled with Twitch… guess he was wrong. See everyone in three days.” The Doc tweeted that things are settled with twitch… guess he was wrong. See everyone in 3 days. — Hikaru Nakamura (@GMHikaru) March 22, 2022 Twitch TOS still prevents Dr Disrespect from being shown While Dr Disrespect announced on March 10 that he had settled his legal dispute with Twitch — his account is still banned from the platform. There are two aspects of the Twitch community guidelines that detail the rules regarding showcasing a banned streamer on the platform. It says: “It is prohibited to use your channel to knowingly feature or advertise a suspended user. We understand that there may be instances where suspended users may appear on your stream due to circumstances beyond your control, such as through third-party gaming tournaments. “But we expect that you make a good faith effort to remove them from your broadcast, mute them, or otherwise limit their interactions with your stream.” Luckily for the popular Chess streamer, this is his first ban, and he’ll be back streaming his favorite game in no time.

Girls smash man with chair and pistol whip him for attacking them in restaurant brawl Twitter/FightHavenA group of women were filmed demolishing a man after he attacked one of them inside of a restaurant. We’ve seen plenty of restaurant brawls over the years. From the viral Waffle House Avenger melee to a McDonald’s beatdown featuring a raccoon – there’s no shortage of crazy fight clips. Despite how frequent restaurant battles are, they still somehow manage to keep getting crazier and this latest video is the latest example of a brawl getting completely out of hand. In a video uploaded on February 27 by Fight Haven, a man was caught getting physical with a woman and brutally attacking her before others stepped in to retaliate in a big way. Man gets pistol-whipped by women after attacking one of them As the man kept unloading on one girl and then turned his attention to another for swinging on him, everyone else in the restaurant worked together to take him down. Almost as if the restaurant was a hardcore WWE match, one girl smashed the man with a chair to the back as others tried to restrain him. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, one of the women pulled out a gun and began pistol-whipping the man with it multiple times while the others slowly chipped away at his health bar with punches. Eventually, some of the girls began to leave the restaurant despite the battle continuing in the corner by some tables and booth seats. Sadly, the video ends right there, so we don’t know how it ended or if anyone ended up getting arrested. It’s also not known where the video took place or when the fight happened, but it’s definitely one of the most insane fights we’ve seen. Similarly, a man dubbed the ‘Real-life Undertaker’ went viral earlier this year after he survived a 1-vs-7 gas station brawl.

GM Hikaru shatters all-time Chess.com blitz rating record live on Kick Instagram/gmhikaruKick streamer GM Hikaru Nakamura broke the all-time Chess.com blitz rating record and did so against a Twitch foe. Hikaru shocked the streaming world when he became one of the first creators to sign with Kick, bringing his educational chess content over to the new platform and he’s since made history. For four years, Chess.com’s top blitz rating stood at 3332, a record that was held by Hikaru himself, but this November, he set out to conquer his own milestone once more. This week, Hikaru stormed past his old record to reach a new high of 3336 and did so while competing against Twitch’s Liam Putnam. GM Hikaru breaks Chess.com rating record As Chess.com reports, Hikaru ended up winning a whopping fifteen games straight, picking up a single point with each victory, given that his opponent, Liam Putnam, was rated a bit behind, but still over 2900. If he lost a single match, Hikaru would blunder 16 points, making every round important and the stakes sky-high. Hikaru ended up reaching 3336 before a 50-move draw caused him to lose 7 points, but he still ended his stream with the new record achieved. (Watch the record-breaking moment at 53:20) Interestingly, rival Magnus Carlsen has the second-all-time blitz rating at 3322 – a high that he reached earlier in June. For context, that’s still ten points off from Hikaru’s previous record which just goes to show how far ahead he is when it comes to blitz. At the moment, it doesn’t seem like anyone will be making a run for the title anytime soon. The current rankings have France’s Alireza Firouzja on top with 2896, still quite a distance from the Kick streamer. That said, records are meant to be broken and it’s anyone’s guess if someone else can overtake Hikaru or if he will end up shattering his own top chess rating at some point.

Girlfriend carries drunk boyfriend home on her back in viral TikTok TIKTOK: marcos10gfA woman has been praised by viewers after carrying her drunk boyfriend home on her back in a viral TikTok video. In a viral 11-second clip, the woman was captured trying to help her drunken beau walk in a straight line following a night out during New Year’s Eve celebrations. However, as they walked along the street of an unidentified location, the stumbling man slowly halted and began to heavily lean against his girlfriend. Not wasting any time, the woman lifted him onto her back and continued walking down the unidentified street, as onlookers watched them in disbelief. “If you’re not going to carry me like this, I don’t want it,” the text-overlay read. It’s unclear whether the content creator who posted the clip knows the couple and where it was recorded. The original video amassed an astonishing 3.9 million views before it got deleted, and has since been reposted various times on the platform. TikTok reacts to woman carrying drunk boyfriend home In the comment section, many TikTok users applauded the woman for her quick movement. “What a beautiful and valuable woman,” one user wrote. “Blessings for that lady,” another one said. “Pure and sincere love reflected in the action,” a third shared. Some viewers, however, were completely unimpressed by her boyfriend’s drunken state. “She is looking after a child instead of a partner,” one person said. “She deserves better,” another one proclaimed. “I hope he appreciates it,” a third commented. Other users found the situation comical, and couldn’t believe what they were seeing. The video is just one of the latest in a growing string of clips featuring women helping their intoxicated partners. Thus far, TikTok searches for “Girl carries drunk boyfriend” and “Girlfriend carrying drunk boyfriend” have garnered a whopping 930 million views on the app.

Girlfriend from viral ‘Couch Guy’ TikTok hits back at “horrible” cheating rumors Instagram: lauren.zarrasThe girlfriend behind the viral ‘Couch Guy’ TikTok video hit back at intense speculation that her boyfriend is cheating on her in a recent interview. For those out of the loop, a single video has been taking over TikTok lately, and it’s got viewers across the platform dissecting it frame by frame to find evidence of purported infidelity. The clip, which has now garnered over 52 million views, shows TikToker Lauren Zarras surprising her boyfriend at college — but his reaction isn’t what everyone thinks it should be, apparently. The clip has undergone intense scrutiny from viewers, with many accusing the now-infamous ‘Couch Guy’ (real name Robbie) of cheating on his girlfriend. Viewers have pointed out such things in the video as an alleged hair tie on his wrist (seemingly taken from another woman), as well as a girl sitting on the sofa next to him purportedly handing him his cell phone. ‘Couch Guy’ slams backlash over viral TikTok clip Robbie himself has hit back at these rumors, claiming that the internet is “gaslighting” him and that his private life is being “scrutinized” by millions of internet strangers. While girlfriend Lauren has also spoken out against the backlash online, she appeared on a podcast for an exclusive interview with Barstool Sports’ ‘Tea with Publyssity’ to set the record straight. According to Lauren, she’s been receiving death threats over the video, calling the entire situation “horrible.” ‘Couch Guy’ girlfriend clears up cheating rumors She went on to claim that she and boyfriend Robbie have been dating for “a little bit over a year” and were even close friends before they made things official, showing no jealousy or worries about any infidelity on his part. As for the purported cheating, Lauren claimed that the “hair tie” around Robbie’s wrist was actually one of two matching magnetic bracelets she’d bought for them, alongside a friendship bracelet she’d also gotten him earlier on. Regarding the alleged “phone pass,” Lauren stated that Robbie’s phone was actually in his lap. “It was in between his legs on the couch, so when he bent over, it was one out of shock because he had no idea I was coming,” she clarified. “So yeah, there was no phone pass, the phone was on the couch.” (Topic begins at 55:35) “All of the friends in that video knew I was coming,” she continued. “Five minutes before that video was taken, Robbie was in his room and the guy in the striped shirt, he knew I was coming and getting there soon, so he had to go in Robbie’s room and say, ‘Oh come out, we wanna play games with you.’” “If you have an issue with your boyfriend hanging out with the other gender, that’s fine with you,” she added. “It doesn’t make me uncomfortable. My boyfriend and I have good communication. It’s not gonna worry me, because we have complete trust in each other.”

Girl refuses to pay cleaning fee for intoxicated friend who puked at restaurant TikTok: valeroeeSome friends were out for drinks on the town when one of them was intoxicated to the point of getting sick, causing them to be charged with a cleaning fee — which they refused to pay. A girl had to defend her friend after she threw up from being too intoxicated while out at a restaurant. Though the employees tried to charge the friends with a cleaning fee, they refused to pay it. A video of the incident has since been uploaded to TikTok where viewers mostly commented in favor of the eatery charging the fee and not the group of friends. TikTokers explain that a $15 cleanup fee is much cheaper than most restaurants charge Plenty of restaurants offer bottomless drinks, especially mimosas at brunch. However, it’s not uncommon for customers to end up getting sick at these restaurants. Eateries have since imposed cleaning fees for when and if anyone throws up at their restaurants. Though most places charge $50 for a cleanup fee for throwing up on their premises, the friends in the TikTok video were only charged $15. That said, they refused to pay the additional charge, causing the restaurant employees to throw their hands up in disbelief. It’s unknown what the friends drank, however, it’s clear that at least one of them ended up drinking until the point of throwing up. Those who viewed the viral TikTok video of the friends arguing with the employees were quick to take to the side of the restaurant, saying, “If it was me I would be so embarrassed. I would say sorry and pay extra for cleaning up.” “Omg, if you don’t want to pay, then do the cleaning to redeem yourself… A person’s vomit can be infectious… Basic etiquette please!” another chimed in. One person even mentioned that their workplace charges $100 for a cleanup fee, while others insisted that most restaurants charge at least $50. Some TikTokers even suggested that the girls call the police over the “entitled” dispute, though it is unknown how far the argument went in regards to legality.

Girl wins court case against hairstylist after canceling $100 appointment TikTok: thejogeorgesA woman took her hairstylist to court after she canceled her appointment without warning and ended up winning. Though self-care is a necessity, it can often be costly — and sometimes well worth it. So when TikToker Jo made an appointment with her hairstylist, she was eager to get there and change up her look. She even woke up extra early to be on time. However, Jo’s hairstylist failed to contact her to let her know that she was canceling the appointment. Jo then took the stylist to small claims court in an attempt to win her money back. Girl calls board of cosmetology on stylist working without a license Jo was originally supposed to get her hair done by a stylist she found on Instagram. Though their appointment was for 6:00 AM, the stylist texted Jo ahead of time to ask if she could move her appointment back two hours. Not having anything planned for the day, Jo accepted her request and made sure she was awake and on time the morning of her appointment. However, when Jo showed up at the hairstylist’s residence, texting her that she had arrived, Jo was met with no text, no call, and no communication by any means. What’s more, Jo had already paid the $100 deposit for her hair appointment. So, she proceeded to ask the stylist for her money back after she waited for about an hour outside her home. Despite being told she’d get the money back within days, the stylist held out for over a month, coming up with, as Jo put it, “excuses and lies.” Jo then warned the stylist that she’d sue her in small claims court on October 2nd if she did not receive her deposit back by that date. Fortunately for Jo, when her court date came around, the hair stylist never showed up. The judge then ruled that Jo get both her deposit back and any court fees covered by the stylist. Happy about the turnout, Jo explained to her TikTok following that she’d be charging interest on the money owed, as she did not think that the stylist would prioritize her payment. Jo also contacted the board of cosmetology in the city where the hair stylist works she was also allegedly working without a license. Though she did not reveal if the stylist was contacted by someone to investigate her licensing, Jo did mention that she’d continue to “escalate” the situation until she got her money back in full.