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A new documentary about Elon Musk is reportedly being denied advertising on major platforms, with TikTok and X among those said to be barring promotional ads, and YouTube and Meta also named in the report. The story has drawn attention because X is owned by Musk himself, raising questions about whether the rejections reflect platform ad policies or sensitivities around coverage of one of the world's most prominent tech figures.

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.

Ms Rachel, the popular children's entertainer known for her YouTube videos for toddlers, has become a prominent advocate for Palestinian children, drawing both praise and criticism. Reporting describes her as the 'cuddly face' of the pro-Palestine movement, as her advocacy posts spread widely and spark debate over a children's entertainer wading into a divisive political issue.

Rapper bbno$ is organising 'The Internet For Palestine', a benefit concert in Los Angeles featuring YouTube comedy group Smosh, singer-songwriter Mxmtoon and other acts. Proceeds from the event are intended to support humanitarian relief for Palestinians. The collaboration between internet-native musicians and creators has drawn attention as an unusual crossover for a charity cause tied to the Gaza conflict.

MrBeast, the YouTube star turned author, is having his book examined through a serious literary-criticism lens. A detailed analysis of the book's writing, themes and style has drawn a large audience, with hundreds of thousands of people engaging with the piece. The discussion touches on what it means when internet celebrity publishing meets traditional literary criticism.

Legal YouTuber Law By Mike says he spent 100 days purchasing every AI scam advertisement he could find, documenting the wave of fraudulent AI-themed ads targeting consumers. The project has drawn over 1.5 million likes, with viewers praising the exposé as an eye-opening look at how scammers exploit AI hype to sell fake products and trap people in subscription traps.

Indian content creator Love Kataria has spoken publicly for the first time about his relationship with fellow YouTuber Elvish Yadav and about his new venture, Namo Narayana. The interview, conducted by Aashish Bhardwaj, is drawing heavy attention online, with viewers debating what Kataria's comments mean for his friendship and business ties with Yadav.

YouTuber Nakey Jakey sat down for a long-form interview answering 100 questions about his career, covering life as a YouTube creator, his approach to making music, his relationship with fellow creator Videogamedunkey, and his experiences with mental health. The candid format has drawn strong engagement, with viewers responding to the unusually open discussion of the pressures behind online content creation.

Distribution of a new documentary about Elon Musk is running into obstacles, with TikTok and YouTube among the major social media platforms rejecting advertising for the film ahead of its release, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The rejections mean the documentary's marketing reach is being limited on the biggest online audiences, and observers are debating whether the refusals reflect platform policies, concerns over the film's content, or sensitivity around the Musk name.

YouTuber Ben Azelart has released a new video in which he tries seven extreme sports, and it is drawing big engagement with hundreds of thousands of likes. The stunt-style challenge format remains popular with his young audience, keeping him among the platform's top-performing creators in the sports category.

YouTube is pursuing more live sports rights as part of its broader strategy to grow live content on its platform, according to CNBC. The company is reportedly interested in live rights deals, though not necessarily full sporting events, suggesting openness to alternative formats like studio shows, analysis or complementary programming. The move signals YouTube's intent to compete more directly with traditional broadcasters and streamers for sports content.

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 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.

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.

YouTube personality PewDiePie, real name Felix Kjellberg, has introduced Ajax, an 'uncensored' AI model designed to run on consumer home computers. He says OpenAI banned him twice, accusing him of violating terms against using its outputs to distill and train a competing model. The launch is drawing attention for both its free-speech positioning and the distillation dispute.

FamilyMart has launched a supervised instant ramen called "Kita no Shoyu Chiiho", created with popular Japanese mukbang YouTuber SUSURU TV, and reviewers are trying it out and sharing their verdicts. The convenience store collaboration has drawn attention from fans of the channel and food bloggers sampling the soy-sauce flavored noodle.

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.