youtube drama

For an article on Dramageddon and Sistergeddon YouTube controversies, five pink-tinted figures wipe tears (from left: Tati Westbrook, Nikita Dragun, Shane Dawson, Laura Lee, and James Charles). They are cropped together in a box that mimics a YouTube video box, with the text "We're Sorrry!!!!! :,(((((" and "1,000,000 views" and "Nov 7, 2018".

Dramageddon: The Controversy That Broke YouTube

What could some catty drama from beauty influencers shows us about the shift in modern parasocial relationships? A lot...…

November 28, 2023

Onision Demonstrates How YouTube Fandoms Can Endanger Young People

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

The now-demonetized online celebrity created numerous parasocial relationships with his underage fans and sparked outrage over his problematic behavior.…

September 22, 2021

James Charles Cannot Keep Getting Away With His Shameless Misdeeds

Ariana Quijano, Georgia State University

Social media is in an uproar after uncovering allegations that the beauty YouTuber sent sexually suggestive messages to minors.…

August 4, 2021

Tensions between the YouTubers may cause the downfall of Frenemies.

Is ‘Frenemies’ Gone for Good?

Elizabeth Dewit, University of Pittsburgh

The podcast gained popularity because of the friendly conflicts between the hosts, but too much of a good thing may cause the show's downfall.…

July 18, 2021