Jeff Wittek claims Old Spice stole his Barbershop concept after David Dobrik controversy
Posted on March 13, 2023
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| Trudie Dory
YouTuber Jeff Wittek has claimed that after the Vlog Squad controversy, amid which he was dropped by sponsor Old Spice, the company went on ‘steal’ his iconic Barbershop concept.
In February, hugely popular vlogger David Dobrik came under fire after former Vlog Squad member Seth Francois spoke about ‘makeout pranks’ he did for the vlogs, claiming they were “traumatizing.”
Member Dominykas Zeglaitis a.k.a. Durte Dom was then accused of sexual assault, with David coming under fire for uploading footage from that night in a vlog.
[Read More]Joe Rogan shuts down $100m offer to leave Spotify amid controversy
Posted on March 13, 2023
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| Trudie Dory
Podcast phenom Joe Rogan shut down the idea that he might accept a $100 million offer to leave Spotify amid all the controversy surrounding his show in recent weeks.
At the back end of January, Spotify was thrust into controversy after a number of musicians hit out at the streaming service for allowing Joe Rogan tospread “disinformation” about the global health crisis.
In the weeks since then, the platform has defended Rogan and made changes to his show – with a disclaimer now being added to some contentious episodes – but there have been increased calls to cancel his deal amid accusations of racism from previous comments made by the podcast host.
[Read More]Overwatch 2 player accesses Kings Row's new PVE area early and it's massive
Posted on March 13, 2023
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| Fernande Dalal
A YouTuber discovered a way to access the unreleased PvE area of King’s Row in the Overwatch 2 beta via Sombra’s Translocator, and it’s enormous.
The highly-anticipated Overwatch 2 beta is underway, and players are finally getting the chance to test out new synergies and strategies in the playtest.
Twitch streamer xQc, who made his name originally as an Overwatch pro-player, already discovered a secret route on the new Colosseo map.
[Read More]Pokimane quickly deletes Depp vs Heard meme after backlash
Posted on March 13, 2023
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| Arica Deslauriers
Twitch star streamer Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys was criticized after turning the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard defamation trial into a meme, so she quickly deleted her tweet.
The high-profile court case is set to run for five weeks in Fairfax County, Virginia, and is expected to come to a close after May 27.
Heard has accused her divorcé of domestic violence throughout her court appearances. This follows on from the 2018 op-ed she wrote forThe Washington Post – which led to Depp suing her for alleged defamation, stating the claims made in the article were untrue.
[Read More]Roblox TOS update bans handholding leaving players baffled
Posted on March 13, 2023
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| Arica Deslauriers
A Roblox TOS update banning kissing and handholding has left the community bewildered. The ban prohibits public displays of affection and romantic gestures, among new rules.
The Roblox community continues to grow, but as it increases in popularity its terms of service are also becoming longer and more detailed.
The latest changes have been particularly controversial, and somewhat comical, with ‘romantic gestures’, including handholding and kissing, on the ban list.
[Read More]The best items in Pokemon Legends Arceus you (probably) aren't using
Posted on March 13, 2023
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| Arica Deslauriers
Pokemon Legends Arceus has made drastic changes to nearly every aspect of the 25-year-old franchise, including the addition of some incredibly useful items you might be overlooking.
The internet is ablaze as Pokemon Legends Arecus takes over Twitch, Twitter, and every social media outlet in between. While it may be a glorified catching simulator, the attention to detail is prevalent in the game’s capturing and battling mechanics.
Being a very different take on the classic monster collector, there is a lot to discover and learn.
[Read More]Twitch just made big changes to its DMCA ban process to help streamers
Posted on March 13, 2023
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| Trudie Dory
Twitch is making some major changes to how it alerts streamers of DMCA warnings to help them avoid bans.
DMCA issues have plagued Twitch streamers for quite some time, with some even afraid to broadcast IRL trips to the store at the risk of copyrighted music playing in the background.
While the confusion about what is and isn’t allowed remains, especially with the TV show meta, Twitch is taking steps to help streamers know when they’ve been hit with a copyright issue.
[Read More]Whistlindiesel hits back again at Stradman following ‘harsh’ comments
Posted on March 13, 2023
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| Patria Henriques
As one of the biggest ‘beefs’ to come out of the YouTube car community in 2020, the drama between WhistlinDiesel and TheStradman came to a head after Stradman blocked WD on Instagram. Now, WD has addressed the reasons behind the drama.
When two high-profile YouTube creators clash, it becomes a very public competition of who gets the better remarks or can cause the most drama.
In this instance, two of the biggest names in automotive YouTube have been at loggerheads: TheStradman from the ‘supercar community’ and WhistlinDiesel from the ‘truck community.
[Read More]All Arknights Characters (January 2022) - Every operator and rarity
Posted on March 12, 2023
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| Mittie Cheatwood
Arknights is a simple gacha game with a deep roster of unique characters. If you’re looking for ways to spice up your lineup, we’ve got the full list of operators and their rarities compiled here, so when it’s time to go recruiting or headhunting you know what your options are.
Arknights is all about gathering the best possible lineup to work your way through the game’s various stages and puzzles.
[Read More]Charli D'Amelio slammed by View host for making millions off of Black TikTok creators' dances
Posted on March 12, 2023
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| Arica Deslauriers
In the wake of rising critiques against TikTok influencers, The View’s Sunny Hostin is taking aim at Charli D’Amelio. The co-host accused Charli of making millions off of dances she stole from Black creators without giving credit.
At just 17 years old, Charli D’Amelio has already made millions of dollars from her TikTok stardom. In many ways, the teenage influencer is the poster child for TikTok success. As such, it should be no surprise that she has become the latest target of criticism.
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