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Reports say TikTok and X are refusing to run advertisements for a documentary about Elon Musk, with YouTube and Meta also named in coverage of the advertising blocks. The rejections have drawn attention to how platforms handle political content in paid promotion, particularly when the subject of the film owns one of the advertising platforms involved.

A popular YouTube creator, Karol Zdęba, spent 50 hours surviving exclusively on Bitcoin, paying for everything with the cryptocurrency and no fiat money. The challenge-style video has drawn major attention, pulling in around 800,000 likes as viewers debate how practical it is to live on crypto day to day.

British YouTuber Niko Omilana has released a video in which he secretly takes a job at a grocery store as an undercover stunt, working there until he is eventually fired. The video has drawn nearly two million likes, with viewers reacting to the prank-style infiltration of an everyday workplace, a format the entertainer is well known for.

Popular gaming YouTuber Live Insaan has released a playthrough of The Guest 2, a horror game, telling viewers he will never visit a stranger's house again after the game's scares. The video has attracted close to 2.8 million likes, making it one of the more popular gaming uploads circulating globally this week, with fans reacting to the horror gameplay and the creator's reactions.

An Indian vlogger is running a stunt promising to turn a single rupee into an iPhone 18 Pro within 24 hours. The challenge format, popular on Indian YouTube, involves trading up through swaps or resales to reach a high-value phone. Viewers are engaging heavily with the video, which has drawn close to a million likes, though there is no confirmation that the iPhone 18 Pro even exists as a released product.

Indian content creator Love Kataria has spoken publicly for the first time about his relationship with fellow YouTuber Elvish Yadav and his new business venture, Namo Narayana, in an interview with Aashish Bhardwaj. Fans of the two creators, who have long been associated as friends and collaborators, are reacting to Kataria's comments about the partnership and the split in their paths.

Streamer Asmongold has posted a new video titled 'The internet is furious at me..', addressing a backlash against him online. The video has drawn over 800,000 likes within a short period, making it one of the most engaged-with items on YouTube globally. Fans and critics are debating what prompted the anger, with comments split between support for the streamer and criticism of whatever sparked the controversy.

YouTuber Nakey Jakey, known for his video game commentary and comedic essays, sat down for a long-form interview answering 100 questions about his career on YouTube, his struggles with mental health, his relationship with fellow creator Videogamedunkey, and his side career making music. The interview quickly drew strong engagement, with viewers responding to his candid discussion of burnout and creativity.

Advertising for a documentary film about Elon Musk is being turned down by major social media platforms including TikTok and YouTube, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The rejections mean the film's promotional trailer cannot run as paid advertising on some of the world's largest video and social networks, complicating the documentary's marketing rollout.

A YouTuber tested ten travel gadgets that have gone viral online, buying them all to see which ones are actually worth the money and which are overhyped. The experiment drew more than 227,000 likes as viewers flocked to find out which products live up to their reputation before spending cash on them themselves.

A detailed literary analysis of MrBeast's book is drawing large audiences, with readers and commentators weighing in on what the YouTube star's venture into publishing says about celebrity authorship. The discussion ranges from the writing's style and substance to broader questions about attention, commerce and credibility in modern books.

Portuguese veterinarian and YouTuber Lito Sousa has died, according to BBC reporting. Sousa became one of Portugal's best-known online personalities by making popular videos about animals and pet care, earning a large following in the Portuguese-speaking world. He had been facing a rare illness, and tributes from fans are circulating as news of his death spreads.

Interest is growing around King Kenny, a contestant on The Celebrity Traitors, with readers searching for his real name, age and social media accounts. The YouTuber and internet personality, whose real name is Kenny Ojuederie, is featured in the celebrity edition of the BBC reality gameshow, prompting profile pieces explaining who he is beyond his online persona.

A YouTube creator is continuing a comedic series in which an artificial intelligence character supposedly bullies him, with the second instalment pulling in more than 1.2 million likes. The clip, by Valera Ghosther, plays on the current wave of AI-generated characters and the absurd interactions people stage with them. Viewers appear to be reacting to the escalating gag and the growing trend of AI-driven entertainment content.

Emma Chamberlain, the YouTuber and podcast host, has spoken out to explain why she is not leaving the internet, addressing speculation about her stepping back from online life. The remarks, covered by outlets including ELLE, come amid ongoing conversation about creators burning out and pulling away from social media. Fans are closely watching what she plans to do next with her career and content.

Interest in online personality King Kenny has surged after he appeared on Celebrity Traitors, prompting searches into his background. Reports note his real name, a past arrest, and his rise to fame as a YouTuber, as viewers of the BBC reality show look up more about the contestant.

YouTuber PewDiePie, real name Felix Kjellberg, claims OpenAI banned his account twice, which he attributes to his use of local AI models on his own hardware. The claim, made publicly by the creator himself, has drawn attention from tech communities debating platform moderation and the push toward self-hosted AI. OpenAI has not publicly commented on the alleged bans.

YouTube star MrBeast was spotted in Kansas City alongside rapper Tech N9ne at the independent label Strange Music, prompting questions about what he is doing there. The label, co-founded by Tech N9ne, is based in the city, and the sighting has fueled speculation about a possible collaboration, business project or video shoot.

Video essayist and YouTuber Jacob Geller has been removed from the gaming outlet MinnMax following sexual assault allegations made against him. The news was reported by Aftermath, and the allegations have prompted the outlet to cut ties with Geller. Details of the accusations and any response from Geller have not been confirmed in available reporting.

Emma Chamberlain has spoken about stepping back from social media and the growth of her coffee company, Chamberlain Coffee. The YouTube star and podcast host is one of the best-known figures in the creator economy, and comments from her about online life and her business ventures draw wide attention from fans and industry watchers.