The Canadian online personality rose to stardom in 2018 for her relatable, endearingly dorky Youtube videos. But in 2021, she disappeared from the internet without a trace, making her fans nervously question her whereabouts.
Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University
The influencer’s old videos on YouTube have sparked interest among social media users, mostly due to her strange displays of affection for the tech giant and its founder Steve Jobs.
The influencer’s old videos on YouTube have sparked interest among social media users, mostly due to her strange displays of affection for the tech giant and its founder Steve Jobs.
Jenna Amore, Oakland University
The famous YouTuber collaborated and consulted with clinical psychologists to offer mental health advice that everyone can benefit from.
The famous YouTuber collaborated and consulted with clinical psychologists to offer mental health advice that everyone can benefit from.
Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University
Lucas Cruikshank has been an online star since 2006. A closer look into his most famous character reveals some interesting insights into the early days of YouTube.
Lucas Cruikshank has been an online star since 2006. A closer look into his most famous character reveals some interesting insights into the early days of YouTube.
As the podcast approaches its 300th episode, it remains relevant due to its hosts’ emotional openness, trademark humor and fan connections.
Jenna Amore, Oakland University
The influencer is opening up about her awful experience behind the scenes of the YouTube Original show, but her former costars are pushing back on her narrative.
The influencer is opening up about her awful experience behind the scenes of the YouTube Original show, but her former costars are pushing back on her narrative.
Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University
After a long hiatus, the YouTube duo returned with a new video — and some hints about a few upcoming projects.
After a long hiatus, the YouTube duo returned with a new video — and some hints about a few upcoming projects.
Kaitlyn Nuebel, University of Pittsburgh
These influencers are breaking down typical male stereotypes by exhibiting vulnerability on their popular YouTube channel and podcast.
These influencers are breaking down typical male stereotypes by exhibiting vulnerability on their popular YouTube channel and podcast.
Starr Shapiro, Columbia University
With his witty sense of humor and wildly entertaining opinions, the Australian star’s YouTube channel is perfect for this generation’s present predicament of pain.
With his witty sense of humor and wildly entertaining opinions, the Australian star’s YouTube channel is perfect for this generation’s present predicament of pain.
Reem Farhat, Fordham University
Content producers are suffering from overwork, stress and exhaustion as they attempt to satisfy audiences and algorithms quickly and successfully.
Content producers are suffering from overwork, stress and exhaustion as they attempt to satisfy audiences and algorithms quickly and successfully.
Katherine Brand, University of Michigan
The YouTuber’s success has been hit hard by the revival of his many past controversies concerning racism, blackface and the sexualization of minors.
The YouTuber’s success has been hit hard by the revival of his many past controversies concerning racism, blackface and the sexualization of minors.
Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh
The famous YouTuber has stirred up his fair share of controversy, but how much of the ire directed his way is really because of corporate resentment for independent creators?
The famous YouTuber has stirred up his fair share of controversy, but how much of the ire directed his way is really because of corporate resentment for independent creators?
Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University
With her dry humor, her experimental videos and her willingness to talk about sensitive topics, it’s no wonder she has millions upon millions of viewers.
With her dry humor, her experimental videos and her willingness to talk about sensitive topics, it’s no wonder she has millions upon millions of viewers.
Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University
The former Smosh YouTuber is offering a voice to those who are often oppressed and stereotyped, all in a judgment-free and educational way.
The former Smosh YouTuber is offering a voice to those who are often oppressed and stereotyped, all in a judgment-free and educational way.
Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University
The popular YouTuber is estimated to be worth millions, so why does he keep acting like he’s so poor?
The popular YouTuber is estimated to be worth millions, so why does he keep acting like he’s so poor?