Data from Momentum Works and Tabcut shows TikTok Shop is on pace to reach $100 billion in gross merchandise value in 2026, up from under $1 billion five years a

Roblox blamed a disappointing quarter on the absence of breakout hit games, with the company's market value down roughly $70 billion over the past year.

Twitch banned Asmongold after he made a comment about children needing to get shot, drawing widespread coverage.

TikTok reached a landmark agreement with Disney giving creators usage rights to Disney and Marvel characters on the platform.

Mexican content creator Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed during a Kick livestream on August 4, raising questions about creator safety and cartel ties in Mexic

YouTube is testing a video ideation tool called Research that shows creators successful videos' outlier multipliers and what videos their viewers are watching.

YouTube clarified that AI-generated videos can earn money but only if they demonstrate originality, part of its broader effort to curb low-effort AI 'slop' on t

Rockstar will debut an extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube in late August, a notable cross-platform release strategy.

YouTube is extending its shopping affiliate program to the United Kingdom, allowing creators there to earn through product-linked commerce.

YouTube introduced an AI-powered tool that turns still images into short videos for its Shorts format, expanding AI creation tools for creators.

India's new rule requiring platforms to take down flagged content within two hours will alter how YouTube, Instagram and X handle content moderation in the coun

YouTube now lets creators set custom thumbnails for their Shorts, a feature long available for traditional long-form uploads.

Twitch banned Asmongold following a comment he made about children during a stream, with multiple outlets covering the ban and the reaction to it.

Streamer Hasan Piker drew criticism for comments dismissing Hamas's stances and insulting Democratic voters, with his political ties and antisemitism questioned

Mexican content creator Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed while streaming on Kick.

TikTok Live surpassed 50% of the global streaming market share, while CS2 led Q2 2026 esports viewing charts.

Streamer HMBL Zayy, who recently walked across America for charity, had his motorhome destroyed in a highway crash.

Kick reportedly pays 60% more per subscriber than Twitch, with new arrangements letting streamers monetize across both platforms.

Disney and TikTok launched a global short-form content-sharing partnership that lets TikTok creators use Disney films and TV clips, feeding a new vertical-video

TikTok said a moderator error delayed removal of blogger Perez Hilton's livestream showing apparent self-harm; his account was banned and family confirmed he is

A report alleges TikTok intentionally withheld an algorithm safety fix from 15 million US users to measure engagement, and one affected teenager later died by s

TikTok closed its Nashville office and laid off 250 employees as it expands AI moderation, reducing human content review capacity.

Mexican TikTok influencer César Gastélum was fatally shot while livestreaming in Culiacán, Sinaloa, with thousands watching.

Two French streamers received suspended jail sentences in connection with the death of an associate, known as a 'trash streamer', that occurred during livestrea

Disney and TikTok struck a first-of-its-kind deal to bring creator-made short-form videos tied to three Disney franchises to Disney+, with creators as Disney Cr

Kai Cenat and IShowSpeed are teaming up again for a Minecraft Hardcore all-bosses challenge, a marathon format that pro players warn could trap them in the run

OpenAI's influencer trip backfired online as criticism spread, prompting advice for creators on what to consider before signing AI brand deals.

The Esports Awards 2026 nominees are out, with IShowSpeed nominated for a potential third consecutive Streamer of the Year win alongside nominees like Jynxzi, F

Kai Cenat shared new details about an upcoming GTA 6 marathon stream, building on his history of massive marathon broadcasts.

E-commerce platform Cafe24 is the first in Asia to integrate Google's YouTube Creator Partnerships API, expanding creator monetization capabilities for merchant

Forbes ranked Joe Rogan the top-earning podcaster at $82M in annual earnings, $12M more than the second-place podcaster, and Chelsea Handler publicly criticized

Edison research shows 13% of podcast listening now happens on TV, making it the fastest-growing consumption device and a challenge to Apple Podcasts.

MediaPost estimates the U.S. video podcast advertising market at $3 billion, with media buyers increasingly interested in video formats.

Spotify is extending its EQUAL initiative, which supports women in music, into podcasting and named its first podcast ambassador.

Acast and Buzzsprout are both expanding their video podcast capabilities, citing growth in the format.

Charlie Sheen is launching a new podcast called 'Mostly Sheenius' in partnership with Fox's Red Seat Ventures.

Netflix will premiere a roughly six-hour extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI on August 27, streaming it before the trailer's YouTube release, in a deal that re

Roblox's market value reportedly fell by $70 billion amid concerns over a lack of viral games driving engagement.

Two men were convicted after French streamer Jean Pormanove died during a livestream, closing a case that highlighted the real-world dangers of streaming.

The Esports Awards 2026 finalists were announced, including IShowSpeed, Faker, Kai Cenat, Kameto, and Caedrel, with voting now open across categories.

NODWIN Gaming moved BGMI Masters Series Season 5 streaming exclusively to KICK, consolidating the platform's hold on the Indian mobile esports circuit.

ESPN is tapping five creators to promote its first Super Bowl broadcast, partnering creator audiences with major sports coverage.

Disney and TikTok announce a formal licensing partnership allowing creators to incorporate Disney film and TV content into their videos, marking a new formal ma

An OpenAI-sponsored luxury retreat for influencers draws criticism, raising questions about AI's environmental footprint and the ethics of creator-AI brand deal

TikTok closes its Nashville office and lays off all employees there, marking a significant operational cutback.

Creators report that false AI labels and platform crackdowns on AI-generated content are unfairly damaging their reputations and reach.

Business Insider reviews MrBeast's pitch decks, showing the creator's shifting strategy from viral stunts toward a more diversified business empire.

The B2B creator marketplace raises $15 million in Series A funding to expand from Europe into the US market.