Pewdiepie is one of the most respected figures in the world of YouTube. Being labeled as one of the first significant people on the site, he has held a legendary status among die-hard fans for many years. Felix Kjellberg started off as a dorky teenager who used to make fun gaming videos and has now turned into a husband and a father living in the peaceful country of Japan.
Pewdiepie on his YouTube channel
Although he has still been very active on his channel, the same cannot be said about the general YouTube scene in recent years. However, it would seem that it has managed to catch his attention in the worst of ways.
Pewdiepie Criticizes YouTubers
Recently, Pewdiepie made a video on his YouTube channel where he criticized the behavior of YouTubers in Japan, the country where he lives now. Many famous faces on the video-sharing platform have begun...
Pewdiepie on his YouTube channel
Although he has still been very active on his channel, the same cannot be said about the general YouTube scene in recent years. However, it would seem that it has managed to catch his attention in the worst of ways.
Pewdiepie Criticizes YouTubers
Recently, Pewdiepie made a video on his YouTube channel where he criticized the behavior of YouTubers in Japan, the country where he lives now. Many famous faces on the video-sharing platform have begun...
- 5/23/2024
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
San Francisco, July 7 (Ians) American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson aka ‘MrBeast’ has become the first person to hit one million followers on Threads, Meta’s Twitter rival. just hours after launch.
The 25-year-old YouTuber hit a million followers on July 6 at 9:42 a.m. Est, just a few hours after signing up for the app.
MrBeast has also earned a place in the Guinness World Records for being the first person to reach this milestone.Guinness World Records in a video on Twitter showed the exact moment when MrBeast’s 999K Threads followers turned to 1 million.
“The moment @mrbeast reached one million followers on Threads…,” it tweeted.
MrBeast replied, “Shhhhh, don’t let the Twitter police know I’m cheating on them”.
At the moment, MrBeast’s Threads account has over 2.7 million followers, while on Twitter he has over 21 million followers.
Threads became available on Wednesday to users in over 100 countries — including the US,...
The 25-year-old YouTuber hit a million followers on July 6 at 9:42 a.m. Est, just a few hours after signing up for the app.
MrBeast has also earned a place in the Guinness World Records for being the first person to reach this milestone.Guinness World Records in a video on Twitter showed the exact moment when MrBeast’s 999K Threads followers turned to 1 million.
“The moment @mrbeast reached one million followers on Threads…,” it tweeted.
MrBeast replied, “Shhhhh, don’t let the Twitter police know I’m cheating on them”.
At the moment, MrBeast’s Threads account has over 2.7 million followers, while on Twitter he has over 21 million followers.
Threads became available on Wednesday to users in over 100 countries — including the US,...
- 7/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
PewDiePie is debuting a new look, and Amaze will help him share his style with his fans. The creator commerce platform is now the exclusive producer and distributor of all official PewDiePie merch.
The partnership between Amaze and the Swedish creator (whose real name is Felix Kjellberg) will result in a number of new items. According to Amaze, PewDiePie fans can expect “limited-edition releases,” “special collaborations,” and “exclusive designs” inspired by the gamer who once reigned as YouTube’s most-subscribed creator.
Those upcoming items may not be what Kjellberg’s community is used to. The PewDiePie identity is undergoing a rebrand that inform the partnership with Amaze. The landing page builder shared some fresh PewDiePie threads in an introductory blog post, and there’s nary a brofist in sight. Instead, Kjellberg is buying into the anime-style aesthetic that has been peddled by creators like SypherPK.
Amaze CEO Aaron Day said...
The partnership between Amaze and the Swedish creator (whose real name is Felix Kjellberg) will result in a number of new items. According to Amaze, PewDiePie fans can expect “limited-edition releases,” “special collaborations,” and “exclusive designs” inspired by the gamer who once reigned as YouTube’s most-subscribed creator.
Those upcoming items may not be what Kjellberg’s community is used to. The PewDiePie identity is undergoing a rebrand that inform the partnership with Amaze. The landing page builder shared some fresh PewDiePie threads in an introductory blog post, and there’s nary a brofist in sight. Instead, Kjellberg is buying into the anime-style aesthetic that has been peddled by creators like SypherPK.
Amaze CEO Aaron Day said...
- 6/15/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
“Streaming” is the keyword in today’s media. We stream our movies and our music, we watch live streams of the latest news, and we even follow lectures and classes via video streaming over the internet. But streaming has made its way into a major branch of the entertainment industry that many wouldn’t’ve expected: gaming. Here’s how.
Gameplay videos are (still) all the rage
Felix Kjellberg, aka PewDiePie, was the man behind the YouTube channel with the most subscribers ever. He reached this position by posting gameplay videos – his “Let’s Plays” featured mostly action and horror games, and were genre-defining. His meteoric rise and massive fan base, not to mention his net worth, have proven two things: that you can indeed make a living off playing video games, and that the public wants to watch others play video games.
Today, gaming has its own video streaming service – Twitch,...
Gameplay videos are (still) all the rage
Felix Kjellberg, aka PewDiePie, was the man behind the YouTube channel with the most subscribers ever. He reached this position by posting gameplay videos – his “Let’s Plays” featured mostly action and horror games, and were genre-defining. His meteoric rise and massive fan base, not to mention his net worth, have proven two things: that you can indeed make a living off playing video games, and that the public wants to watch others play video games.
Today, gaming has its own video streaming service – Twitch,...
- 3/13/2023
- by Technology Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Tech
Jimmy Donaldson has added another record to his list of accomplishments. The creator’s flagship channel, MrBeast, now has 112 million subscribers. With that total, Donaldson has surpassed PewDiePie to become the most-subscribed creator on YouTube.
PewDiePie — the internet alias of Swedish creator Felix Kjellberg — had held that particular distinction for nearly a decade. He took over as YouTube’s most-subscribed creator in 2013, supplanting the comedy duo Smosh.
Though Donaldson broke a long-standing YouTube record, he seemed more interested in the unusual subscriber count his channel had achieved. He reached 111,111,111 subscribers at 11:11 Pm on 11/11, which caused him to see some magic in the number 1. The man known for expensive stunts pressed his luck by purchasing 1,111 lottery tickets.
What Are The Odds I Randomly Open Youtube To 111,111,111 Subscribers At Exactly 11:11 On November 11th??? pic.twitter.com/jcIOlLfySi
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) November 12, 2022
Donaldson is downplaying his recent feat, since Kjellberg has slacked his YouTube posting schedule.
PewDiePie — the internet alias of Swedish creator Felix Kjellberg — had held that particular distinction for nearly a decade. He took over as YouTube’s most-subscribed creator in 2013, supplanting the comedy duo Smosh.
Though Donaldson broke a long-standing YouTube record, he seemed more interested in the unusual subscriber count his channel had achieved. He reached 111,111,111 subscribers at 11:11 Pm on 11/11, which caused him to see some magic in the number 1. The man known for expensive stunts pressed his luck by purchasing 1,111 lottery tickets.
What Are The Odds I Randomly Open Youtube To 111,111,111 Subscribers At Exactly 11:11 On November 11th??? pic.twitter.com/jcIOlLfySi
— MrBeast (@MrBeast) November 12, 2022
Donaldson is downplaying his recent feat, since Kjellberg has slacked his YouTube posting schedule.
- 11/16/2022
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
San Francisco, Nov 16 (Ians) Popular YouTube content creator Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast has surpassed Felix Arvid Ulf Kjellberg aka PewDiePie, to become the most subscribed individual on the the video-streaming platform.
MrBeast, 24, has more than 111 million subscribers. He started his journey by sharing video gameplays, following which he began creating videos of stunts, charitable acts and giveaways.
Donaldson, who also operates the ‘MrBeast Burger’ virtual restaurant, started uploading videos on YouTube at the beginning of 2012, at the age of 13.
‘MrBeast’ is the fourth most subscribed channel on YouTube. He also runs 4 other channels — ‘Beast Philanthropy’, ‘MrBeast Gaming’, ‘Beast Reacts’ and ‘MrBeast 2’.
His subscribers expressed their joy on his milestone achivement.
While one commented, “congrats for surpassing Pewds! You deserve it bro! You and Felix are legends”, another one said: “Congrats on becoming YouTube’s most subscribed creator channel.”
Earlier, when a subscriber asked PewDiePie that “will MrBeast ever pass you?...
MrBeast, 24, has more than 111 million subscribers. He started his journey by sharing video gameplays, following which he began creating videos of stunts, charitable acts and giveaways.
Donaldson, who also operates the ‘MrBeast Burger’ virtual restaurant, started uploading videos on YouTube at the beginning of 2012, at the age of 13.
‘MrBeast’ is the fourth most subscribed channel on YouTube. He also runs 4 other channels — ‘Beast Philanthropy’, ‘MrBeast Gaming’, ‘Beast Reacts’ and ‘MrBeast 2’.
His subscribers expressed their joy on his milestone achivement.
While one commented, “congrats for surpassing Pewds! You deserve it bro! You and Felix are legends”, another one said: “Congrats on becoming YouTube’s most subscribed creator channel.”
Earlier, when a subscriber asked PewDiePie that “will MrBeast ever pass you?...
- 11/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
No less than a few days since his return to work, PewDiePie has already found himself on the receiving end of heavy criticism. Citing a need to unwind and take a timeout from making videos last year, the content creator took a month-long hiatus – the first break from YouTube since beginning his channel 10 years ago – from the platform back in January. Having finally returned to his successful career late last week, PewDiePie continued where he left off with a new entry in his popular ‘Meme Review’ series.
In it, the internet star made a number of risque comedic references to the coronavirus currently sweeping through Eastern Asia, with some viewers ultimately criticizing the video for its insensitive tone and nature. Despite the blowback, PewDiePie, real name Felix Kjellberg, has seemingly refused to let the negativity influence his plans going forward, with his latest video “Why I Hate Ice Age Baby,...
In it, the internet star made a number of risque comedic references to the coronavirus currently sweeping through Eastern Asia, with some viewers ultimately criticizing the video for its insensitive tone and nature. Despite the blowback, PewDiePie, real name Felix Kjellberg, has seemingly refused to let the negativity influence his plans going forward, with his latest video “Why I Hate Ice Age Baby,...
- 2/24/2020
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
PewDiePie is back. YouTube’s most followed creator (who’s not a media conglomerate) has resumed making daily videos after taking the first significant break of his career. In his newest upload, PewDiePie--real name Felix Kjellberg--tells his 103 million subscribers that, looking back at his content from before the break, “You can tell just how tired and frustrated I was.”
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- 2/21/2020
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Having dedicated a major part of his life to creating and uploading videos on YouTube over the last decade, it appears as if PewDiePie has finally decided to throw in the towel, so to speak.
The internet star, who owns YouTube’s most-subscribed independent channel, confirmed in a video titled “YouTube’s New Update Has A Big Flaw” that he’ll be taking a step back from his work commitments in the New Year. “I think now is a great time as any to announce: I have a special announcement to make,” he said, adding, “I am taking a break from YouTube next year. I wanted to say it in advance because I made up my mind.”
In reassuring fans that the timeout won’t be permanent, PewDiePie, real name Felix Kjellberg, inferred that his reasons for the limited-time departure come largely as a result of fatigue stemming from uploading...
The internet star, who owns YouTube’s most-subscribed independent channel, confirmed in a video titled “YouTube’s New Update Has A Big Flaw” that he’ll be taking a step back from his work commitments in the New Year. “I think now is a great time as any to announce: I have a special announcement to make,” he said, adding, “I am taking a break from YouTube next year. I wanted to say it in advance because I made up my mind.”
In reassuring fans that the timeout won’t be permanent, PewDiePie, real name Felix Kjellberg, inferred that his reasons for the limited-time departure come largely as a result of fatigue stemming from uploading...
- 12/18/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Felix Kjellberg, who is best known by his YouTube moniker PewDiePie, said that he is taking a break from the streaming video platform during 2020. The Swedish YouTuber has 102 million subscribers and has proven to be one of the most popular vloggers on the platform.
PewDiePie took to YouTube to break the news to his viewers. “I am taking a break from YouTube next year,” he said. “I wanted to say it in advance because I made up my mind. I’m tired. I’m feeling very tired. I don’t know if you can tell. Just so you know, early next year I’ll be away for a little while. I’ll explain that later but I wanted to give a heads-up.”
Considering the news he’s been in the past couple of years, it’s probably in his best interest to not post a video for a while.
In...
PewDiePie took to YouTube to break the news to his viewers. “I am taking a break from YouTube next year,” he said. “I wanted to say it in advance because I made up my mind. I’m tired. I’m feeling very tired. I don’t know if you can tell. Just so you know, early next year I’ll be away for a little while. I’ll explain that later but I wanted to give a heads-up.”
Considering the news he’s been in the past couple of years, it’s probably in his best interest to not post a video for a while.
In...
- 12/16/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
YouTube has started its end-of-year celebrations in earnest today.
As usual, the streaming platform has kicked off its nostalgic look back at the last 12 months by recognizing content creators in a broad spectrum of categories. Along with acknowledging the most-popular videos and most-watched channels, the site, this time around, has made sure to shine a light on the most successful up and comers who have yet to celebrate their one-year anniversaries.
The awards and accolades have been smushed together to make a gigantic montage or, as it’s otherwise known, YouTube Rewind. The annual supercut has been ridiculed and criticized by users in the past for failing to represent popular influencers and glossing over various significant events. Clearly taking that, let’s say, oftentimes explicit feedback to heart, the website has opted to play it safe this year by simply providing a rundown of its most successful members, which you can see above.
As usual, the streaming platform has kicked off its nostalgic look back at the last 12 months by recognizing content creators in a broad spectrum of categories. Along with acknowledging the most-popular videos and most-watched channels, the site, this time around, has made sure to shine a light on the most successful up and comers who have yet to celebrate their one-year anniversaries.
The awards and accolades have been smushed together to make a gigantic montage or, as it’s otherwise known, YouTube Rewind. The annual supercut has been ridiculed and criticized by users in the past for failing to represent popular influencers and glossing over various significant events. Clearly taking that, let’s say, oftentimes explicit feedback to heart, the website has opted to play it safe this year by simply providing a rundown of its most successful members, which you can see above.
- 12/5/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
Seeing the name PewDiePie in a headline like the one above will likely elicit one of three reactions: 1. "I love that guy!" or 2. "Ugh, that guy." or 3. "Who?" No matter which camp you fall into, there's no denying that the YouTube superstar, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg and celebrates his 30th birthday on Thursday, Oct. 24, has a story that's as fascinating as it can be infuriating with a rise to notoriety that could only happen at this time in this this way. In the near-decade since the Swedish internet personality first began uploading videos while still an industrial economics and technology management student at Chalmers University of Technology in his...
- 10/24/2019
- E! Online
PewDiePie, the YouTube blogger with more than 100 million subscribers worldwide, has been banned in China, joining Comedy Central’s South Park and the German DJ Zedd on a recent and growing list of artists and commentators to fall afoul of Chinese authorities since a Houston Rockets executive expressed support for Hong Kong rebels and ignited a firestorm.
The 29-year-old UK-based PewDiePie (real name: Felix Kjellberg) has posted a nearly-17-minute video on YouTube (watch it below) announcing that he’d been deleted from Chinese websites after posting a video last week supporting South Park and joining in the President Xi-looks-like-Winnie the Pooh memes.
“Well boys, we did it,” PewDiePie says, gleefully, in the new video. “I’m banned from China…After I spoke about the Hong Kong protests and showed their leader being mocked for looking like Winnie the Pooh, I got banned from China.”
“Now if you search anything...
The 29-year-old UK-based PewDiePie (real name: Felix Kjellberg) has posted a nearly-17-minute video on YouTube (watch it below) announcing that he’d been deleted from Chinese websites after posting a video last week supporting South Park and joining in the President Xi-looks-like-Winnie the Pooh memes.
“Well boys, we did it,” PewDiePie says, gleefully, in the new video. “I’m banned from China…After I spoke about the Hong Kong protests and showed their leader being mocked for looking like Winnie the Pooh, I got banned from China.”
“Now if you search anything...
- 10/21/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
It's a match made in heaven...and the Internet! YouTuber PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, married his longtime love and former beauty vlogger Marzia Bisognin on Monday, the Swedish gamer announced on Twitter. "We are married!!!" he wrote, sharing several pictures from the big day. "I'm the happiest I can be. I'm so lucky to share my life with this amazing woman." The duo exchanged vows during a gorgeous garden ceremony in London. PewDiePie—with more than 99 million subscribers, he's the most followed individual on YouTube—wore a black tux and matching black shirt and tie while his stunning bride chose an off-white, long-sleeve...
- 8/20/2019
- E! Online
The 31 million subscriber gain PewDiePie’s channel experienced during his six-month battle with Bollywood record label T-Series has dropped off after his official concession and request that his supporters stop using the “Subscribe to PewDiePie” rallying cry.
In yesterday’s upload, the YouTuber — whose real name is Felix Kjellberg — probed the “death” of his channel by tracing the popularity of ‘PewDiePie’ as a search term using Google Trends. The Google service, along with offering lots of helpful breakdown information (like which countries generate the most searches for a particular item), tracks how often terms are searched and ranks them based on all other searches.
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In yesterday’s upload, the YouTuber — whose real name is Felix Kjellberg — probed the “death” of his channel by tracing the popularity of ‘PewDiePie’ as a search term using Google Trends. The Google service, along with offering lots of helpful breakdown information (like which countries generate the most searches for a particular item), tracks how often terms are searched and ranks them based on all other searches.
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- 6/17/2019
- by James Loke Hale
- Tubefilter.com
T-Series, the Bollywood record label that became the bane of PewDiePie’s YouTube existence last year, has become the first channel in the platform's history to cross 100 million subscribers.
For those not in the know, the channel began rapidly growing in popularity last summer as YouTube expanded its presence in India, which has a massive population -- 1.3 billion people. T-Series’ subscriber count nearly caught up with PewDiePie’s (real name Felix Kjellberg) several times in the latter half of last year, but supportive stunts from YouTubers like MrBeast and Markiplier -- as well as newsmaking stunts from a number of hackers -- brought in gobs of new subscribers, keeping him ahead of the company.
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For those not in the know, the channel began rapidly growing in popularity last summer as YouTube expanded its presence in India, which has a massive population -- 1.3 billion people. T-Series’ subscriber count nearly caught up with PewDiePie’s (real name Felix Kjellberg) several times in the latter half of last year, but supportive stunts from YouTubers like MrBeast and Markiplier -- as well as newsmaking stunts from a number of hackers -- brought in gobs of new subscribers, keeping him ahead of the company.
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- 5/29/2019
- by James Loke Hale
- Tubefilter.com
The “subscribe to PewDiePie” movement is over. At least, according to its main object of attention.
PewDiePie (aka Felix Kjellberg) says in his latest upload the catchphrase he created as part of his struggle to beat Bollywood record label T-Series and remain the No. 1 most-subscribed-to creator on YouTube has been co-opted by “degenerates,” and he wants his fans to stop using it.
At first, the people using “subscribe to PewDiePie” were doing playful, positive things, like MrBeast’s living Super Bowl billboard, Kjellberg explains. There were early signs of, as Kjellberg calls them, "degenerates" -- mostly hackers, who wormed their way into users' printers and smart TVs, infecting computers with malware that would only unlock when Kjellberg hit 100 million subscribers, and turning one of the Wall Street Journal's pages into an apology for "misrepresentation by our journalists."
“But then,” Kjellberg says, “something happened that I don’t think anyone...
PewDiePie (aka Felix Kjellberg) says in his latest upload the catchphrase he created as part of his struggle to beat Bollywood record label T-Series and remain the No. 1 most-subscribed-to creator on YouTube has been co-opted by “degenerates,” and he wants his fans to stop using it.
At first, the people using “subscribe to PewDiePie” were doing playful, positive things, like MrBeast’s living Super Bowl billboard, Kjellberg explains. There were early signs of, as Kjellberg calls them, "degenerates" -- mostly hackers, who wormed their way into users' printers and smart TVs, infecting computers with malware that would only unlock when Kjellberg hit 100 million subscribers, and turning one of the Wall Street Journal's pages into an apology for "misrepresentation by our journalists."
“But then,” Kjellberg says, “something happened that I don’t think anyone...
- 4/29/2019
- by James Loke Hale
- Tubefilter.com
T-Series and PewDiePie’s battle has moved to a new venue: the Indian court system.
The YouTuber (whose real name is Felix Kjellberg) has seen his T-Series diss tracks “Bitch Lasagna” and “Congratulations” blocked in India after T-Series filed a complaint with the High Court of Delhi. The complaint alleged the tracks are part of an effort on Kjellberg's part to defame T-Series and reclaim his crown as most-subscribed-to creator on YouTube.
In the ruling, court justice Jayant Nath sided with T-Series, writing that the tracks are “abusive, vulgar and also racist in nature.”
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The YouTuber (whose real name is Felix Kjellberg) has seen his T-Series diss tracks “Bitch Lasagna” and “Congratulations” blocked in India after T-Series filed a complaint with the High Court of Delhi. The complaint alleged the tracks are part of an effort on Kjellberg's part to defame T-Series and reclaim his crown as most-subscribed-to creator on YouTube.
In the ruling, court justice Jayant Nath sided with T-Series, writing that the tracks are “abusive, vulgar and also racist in nature.”
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- 4/16/2019
- by James Loke Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Boasting the greatest number of subscribers of any YouTube channel, PewDiePie currently stands on the precipice of hitting a monumental milestone. As of writing, the content creator’s channel currently has an eye-watering 93 million subscribers and counting, a figure that no other channel can hold a candle to.
Well, that was the case, at least, until T-Series, an Indian record label company, entered the scene. Since its somewhat suspicious rise to the top of subscriber lists, PewDiePie has capitalized on the perceived competition between the two, having made several videos poking fun at the channel and the race remains close. It’s PewDiePie, however, that continues to have the edge, and whether he’s ultimately first or second to reach the coveted 100 million subscriber mark matters little.
Despite weathering several controversies over the years including accusations of anti-Semitism and promoting white supremacy ideologies, the YouTuber continues to rake in new...
Well, that was the case, at least, until T-Series, an Indian record label company, entered the scene. Since its somewhat suspicious rise to the top of subscriber lists, PewDiePie has capitalized on the perceived competition between the two, having made several videos poking fun at the channel and the race remains close. It’s PewDiePie, however, that continues to have the edge, and whether he’s ultimately first or second to reach the coveted 100 million subscriber mark matters little.
Despite weathering several controversies over the years including accusations of anti-Semitism and promoting white supremacy ideologies, the YouTuber continues to rake in new...
- 4/8/2019
- by Joe Pring
- We Got This Covered
YouTube content star PewDiePie has issued a response to having his name attached to the New Zealand mosque massacre, saying he was “sickened” by any connection to the incident.
The shooter reportedly said, “Subscribe to PewDiePie” during the attack.
“Just heard news of the devastating reports from Christchurch, New Zealand. I feel absolutely sickened having my name uttered by this person,” PewDiePie (real name Felix Kjellberg) said on Twitter. “My heart and thoughts go out to the victims, families and everyone affected by this tragedy.”
Earlier on Friday, fans were pleading with the media not to connect PewDiePie to the incident. Other YouTube stars also reached out to him, expressing sympathy for having his name associated with the horrific incident.
Part of the New Zealand shooter’s motivation apparently was to have his chaos go viral via live streaming and an online “manifesto” posted on his social media account. The...
The shooter reportedly said, “Subscribe to PewDiePie” during the attack.
“Just heard news of the devastating reports from Christchurch, New Zealand. I feel absolutely sickened having my name uttered by this person,” PewDiePie (real name Felix Kjellberg) said on Twitter. “My heart and thoughts go out to the victims, families and everyone affected by this tragedy.”
Earlier on Friday, fans were pleading with the media not to connect PewDiePie to the incident. Other YouTube stars also reached out to him, expressing sympathy for having his name associated with the horrific incident.
Part of the New Zealand shooter’s motivation apparently was to have his chaos go viral via live streaming and an online “manifesto” posted on his social media account. The...
- 3/16/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
On Thursday evening, it was reported that at least one shooter opened fire on congregants in two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, killing at least 49 people. As information on the attacks started to emerge, it became increasingly clear that the shooter or shooters were adherents of far-right extremist ideology, particularly after an 87-page manifesto surfaced articulating Islamophobic and white supremacist views.
Judging by the manifesto, which is littered with references to internet culture phenomena like Fortnite and Spyro the Dragon 3 and memes like Navy Seal Copypasta, many commentators speculated that...
Judging by the manifesto, which is littered with references to internet culture phenomena like Fortnite and Spyro the Dragon 3 and memes like Navy Seal Copypasta, many commentators speculated that...
- 3/15/2019
- by EJ Dickson
- Rollingstone.com
Video game platform Roblox has banned PewDiePie.
Roblox lets users create digital worlds and games that are open for other users to come hang out in and play. On Sunday, PewDiePie (real name Felix Kjellberg) livestreamed his Roblox gameplay in an attempt to increase his number of subscribers and prevent -- for now -- longtime rival T-Series from becoming the No. 1 most-subscribed-to YouTube channel.
The livestream apparently did its job. In his latest video, uploaded today, Kjellberg claims the one-and-a-half-hour livestream gained him a whopping 42,000 subscribers, and at one point had more than 120,000 concurrent viewers. A crystallized video of the stream has so far netted 4.6 million views.
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Roblox lets users create digital worlds and games that are open for other users to come hang out in and play. On Sunday, PewDiePie (real name Felix Kjellberg) livestreamed his Roblox gameplay in an attempt to increase his number of subscribers and prevent -- for now -- longtime rival T-Series from becoming the No. 1 most-subscribed-to YouTube channel.
The livestream apparently did its job. In his latest video, uploaded today, Kjellberg claims the one-and-a-half-hour livestream gained him a whopping 42,000 subscribers, and at one point had more than 120,000 concurrent viewers. A crystallized video of the stream has so far netted 4.6 million views.
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- 2/13/2019
- by James Loke Hale
- Tubefilter.com
No, the Wall Street Journal has not taken PewDiePie’s side in his battle against T-Series for YouTube’s top spot. But Monday morning, it appeared to have, thanks to pro-PewDiePie vandals.
They hacked newspaper’s website and changed a page of branded content to a message titled “WallStreet [sic] Journal Public Apology to PewDiePie” that urged people to subscribe to PewDiePie (real name Felix Kjellberg), Variety reports.
“WallStreet Journal would like to apologize to PewDiePie,” the copy read. “Due to misrepresentation by our journalists, those of whom have now been fired, we are sponsoring PewDiePie to reach maximum subscribers and beat T-Series to 80 million.”
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They hacked newspaper’s website and changed a page of branded content to a message titled “WallStreet [sic] Journal Public Apology to PewDiePie” that urged people to subscribe to PewDiePie (real name Felix Kjellberg), Variety reports.
“WallStreet Journal would like to apologize to PewDiePie,” the copy read. “Due to misrepresentation by our journalists, those of whom have now been fired, we are sponsoring PewDiePie to reach maximum subscribers and beat T-Series to 80 million.”
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- 12/17/2018
- by James Loke Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Nearly two years after PewDiePie was widely criticized for making videos with anti-Semitic jokes and for paying two Indian men $5 to hold up a sign saying “Death to all Jews,” he’s landed himself in hot water for promoting a YouTube channel that frequently posts anti-Semitic, racist, and white supremacy-related content.
PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, promoted the channel, ‘EsemicolonR’ — ‘E;R’ for short — with a swath of others at the end of one of his latest videos. (Kjellberg has now deleted E;R’s channel from his list of recommended watches in the video’s description.) He specifically recommended a video essay about Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the anime Death Note, in which the detective character ‘L,’ who was Japanese in the original manga and anime, was played by a black man.
“E;R does great video essays,” Kjellberg said. “He did one on Death Note,...
PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, promoted the channel, ‘EsemicolonR’ — ‘E;R’ for short — with a swath of others at the end of one of his latest videos. (Kjellberg has now deleted E;R’s channel from his list of recommended watches in the video’s description.) He specifically recommended a video essay about Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the anime Death Note, in which the detective character ‘L,’ who was Japanese in the original manga and anime, was played by a black man.
“E;R does great video essays,” Kjellberg said. “He did one on Death Note,...
- 12/11/2018
- by James Loke Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Top YouTuber PewDiePie, who’s currently in a hot and very popular contest with Indian record label T-Series for the most-subscribed channel on the platform, has started a GoFundMe to raise £150,000 for Indian charity Child Rights and You (Cry).
In a new upload, PewDiePie (real name Felix Kjellberg) says he’s seen a growing number of people leaving racist comments on videos related to his waning -- though recently boosted by fellow YouTuber Markiplier -- subscriber lead over T-Series, particularly on 24/7 livestreams showing Kjellberg and T-Series’ subscriber counts in real-time.
“Sometimes in these comments, you see comments like ‘f-ck Indians,’ [...] just really distasteful, unnecessary comments,” he says. “And I obviously make Indian jokes and stuff like that, but I do that of all countries, and this is not what I’m about.”
PewDiePie's had the title of No. 1 channel on the world's largest video sharing site since August 2013, but he...
In a new upload, PewDiePie (real name Felix Kjellberg) says he’s seen a growing number of people leaving racist comments on videos related to his waning -- though recently boosted by fellow YouTuber Markiplier -- subscriber lead over T-Series, particularly on 24/7 livestreams showing Kjellberg and T-Series’ subscriber counts in real-time.
“Sometimes in these comments, you see comments like ‘f-ck Indians,’ [...] just really distasteful, unnecessary comments,” he says. “And I obviously make Indian jokes and stuff like that, but I do that of all countries, and this is not what I’m about.”
PewDiePie's had the title of No. 1 channel on the world's largest video sharing site since August 2013, but he...
- 12/3/2018
- by James Loke Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Fans of YouTube powerhouse PewDiePie and Twitch star Ninja have a whole new reason to be cheerful this holiday season. Both creators are releasing merch lines with UglyChristmasSweater.com, a Michigan-based brand that, of course, supplies leagues of ugly Christmas sweaters -- with themes ranging from baby Jesus selfies to Bob’s Burgers.
PewDiePie’s (real name Felix Kjellberg) line is already available on the company’s website, and Ninja’s (Tyler Blevins) will drop on Dec. 5.
PewDiePie’s collection includes hats, socks, and lounge pants all bearing the pattern from his signature red-and-black logo. But the centerpieces are a onesie with a hood shaped like PewDiePie’s face wearing a Santa beard hat, and the ugly sweater itself, which features a printed version of PewDiePie Santa.
Both the onesie and the sweater are printed with the phrase “skratta du flörlar du,” a Swedish phrase that means “you laugh, you lose.
PewDiePie’s (real name Felix Kjellberg) line is already available on the company’s website, and Ninja’s (Tyler Blevins) will drop on Dec. 5.
PewDiePie’s collection includes hats, socks, and lounge pants all bearing the pattern from his signature red-and-black logo. But the centerpieces are a onesie with a hood shaped like PewDiePie’s face wearing a Santa beard hat, and the ugly sweater itself, which features a printed version of PewDiePie Santa.
Both the onesie and the sweater are printed with the phrase “skratta du flörlar du,” a Swedish phrase that means “you laugh, you lose.
- 12/3/2018
- by James Loke Hale
- Tubefilter.com
A number of printers in Canada and the U.K. are spitting out notices telling people to aid top YouTuber PewDiePie in his struggle to remain the top-subscribed creator on the platform.
Over the past few days, people have posted photos of the notice, many of them saying it popped out of their printers at work. The printout gives readers a brief rundown of the fact that Bollywood record label T-Series is coming ever closer to overtaking PewDiePie’s subscriber count. It then asks recipients to unsubscribe from T-Series, subscribe to PewDiePie (whose real name is Felix Kjellberg), and rally on social media with the hashtag #SavePewDiePie.
The hacker claiming responsibility for the army of pro-PewDiePie printers calls themself '@HackerGiraffe' on Twitter. “Spread the word with your friends about printers and printer security!” they tweeted. “This is actually a scary matter. Will tweet everything about this entire #PewDiePie hack...
Over the past few days, people have posted photos of the notice, many of them saying it popped out of their printers at work. The printout gives readers a brief rundown of the fact that Bollywood record label T-Series is coming ever closer to overtaking PewDiePie’s subscriber count. It then asks recipients to unsubscribe from T-Series, subscribe to PewDiePie (whose real name is Felix Kjellberg), and rally on social media with the hashtag #SavePewDiePie.
The hacker claiming responsibility for the army of pro-PewDiePie printers calls themself '@HackerGiraffe' on Twitter. “Spread the word with your friends about printers and printer security!” they tweeted. “This is actually a scary matter. Will tweet everything about this entire #PewDiePie hack...
- 11/30/2018
- by James Loke Hale
- Tubefilter.com
YouTube star Jimmy ‘Mr. Beast’ Donaldson is making another last-ditch effort to bolster PewDiePie’s subscribership before his inevitable takedown by Indian production company T-Series.
In October, Donaldson -- who has amassed 11 million subscribers on his own channel thanks to outlandish stunts and social experiments -- purchased space on every billboard in his town to promote PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg. And yesterday, Donaldson concocted another attention-grabbing stunt whereby he said the name 'PewDiePie' 100,000 times over the course of a nearly 12-hour YouTube stream. Thus far, the video (below) has been watched by 2.4 million people, and is currently at No. 34 on YouTube’s 'Trending' charts.
Donaldson says his larger plan is to widen the immediate gap between Kjellberg and T-Series, buying him enough time to get the proper paperwork to travel to India so that he can purchase billboards in T-Series' home country. If Kjellberg is able to maintain his lead until February,...
In October, Donaldson -- who has amassed 11 million subscribers on his own channel thanks to outlandish stunts and social experiments -- purchased space on every billboard in his town to promote PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg. And yesterday, Donaldson concocted another attention-grabbing stunt whereby he said the name 'PewDiePie' 100,000 times over the course of a nearly 12-hour YouTube stream. Thus far, the video (below) has been watched by 2.4 million people, and is currently at No. 34 on YouTube’s 'Trending' charts.
Donaldson says his larger plan is to widen the immediate gap between Kjellberg and T-Series, buying him enough time to get the proper paperwork to travel to India so that he can purchase billboards in T-Series' home country. If Kjellberg is able to maintain his lead until February,...
- 11/26/2018
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
PewDiePie’s long reign as YouTube’s most-subscribed star may soon be coming to a close, but the outspoken vlogger isn’t finished breaking records just yet.
On Friday, the 29-year-old -- whose real name is Felix Kjellberg -- became the first YouTube creator to surpass 69 million subscribers. At the time of posting, he has a cool 69.3 million.
It remains to be seen whether Kjellberg will be the first YouTube channel to cross the 70 million subscriber-threshold, however. T-Series, the Indian film and music production company that has been nipping at Kjellberg's heels and outpacing him in terms of subscriber growth, was predicted by certain digital analytics firms (including Social Blade and Tubular Labs) to surpass Kjellberg in subscribers late last month. That said, T-Series has not yet crossed 69 million subscribers, standing at 68.7 million subscribers at press time.
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On Friday, the 29-year-old -- whose real name is Felix Kjellberg -- became the first YouTube creator to surpass 69 million subscribers. At the time of posting, he has a cool 69.3 million.
It remains to be seen whether Kjellberg will be the first YouTube channel to cross the 70 million subscriber-threshold, however. T-Series, the Indian film and music production company that has been nipping at Kjellberg's heels and outpacing him in terms of subscriber growth, was predicted by certain digital analytics firms (including Social Blade and Tubular Labs) to surpass Kjellberg in subscribers late last month. That said, T-Series has not yet crossed 69 million subscribers, standing at 68.7 million subscribers at press time.
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- 11/5/2018
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
YouTuber Marzia Bisognin has revealed that she’s leaving the platform behind. In a video posted to the video sharing network yesterday, she revealed that after much consideration she’s decided to pursue a new life away from the internet. In the eight-minute long video, Marzia opens up about her entire YouTube life, tracing it back to when she started dating her future husband, Felix Kjellberg, better known as PewDiePie. “All I have is this feeling that it is time for me to try something new in my life,” she explains in the video. “This may seem so sudden to most of you, […]
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- 10/23/2018
- by Mary Jane
- Monsters and Critics
PewDiePie (aka Felix Kjellberg), owner of YouTube’s most popular channel with 64.5 million subscribers, has apologized for a poor taste Demi Lovato meme.
In the meme, PewDiePie mocked Lovato’s reported drug overdose and subsequent hospitalization, showing the singer asking for money to buy a hamburger, but instead using it to buy drugs.
Outrage in the social media universe resulted in him taking it down.
“Deleted meme. I didn’t mean anything with it and I didn’t fully know about the situation,” he said. “I realize now it was insensitive, sorry!”
PewdiePie has run afoul of the rules several times in the past for racial and anti-Semitic remarks. He has apologized in both instances, claiming he was an “idiot” and had taken intended jokes too far.
Lovato has reportedly agreed to enter rehab. The singer-actress’ upcoming appearances have been canceled. In addition, it was reported back in April that...
In the meme, PewDiePie mocked Lovato’s reported drug overdose and subsequent hospitalization, showing the singer asking for money to buy a hamburger, but instead using it to buy drugs.
Outrage in the social media universe resulted in him taking it down.
“Deleted meme. I didn’t mean anything with it and I didn’t fully know about the situation,” he said. “I realize now it was insensitive, sorry!”
PewdiePie has run afoul of the rules several times in the past for racial and anti-Semitic remarks. He has apologized in both instances, claiming he was an “idiot” and had taken intended jokes too far.
Lovato has reportedly agreed to enter rehab. The singer-actress’ upcoming appearances have been canceled. In addition, it was reported back in April that...
- 7/28/2018
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Felix Kjellberg, known by X YouTube subscribers as Pewdiepie, just proposed to his long-time girlfriend and YouTube talent Marzia Bisognin.
Bisognin announced the news on her Instagram account with a post that reads, “Felix proposed!!” Meanwhile, Kjellberg posted the same picture with the caption, “She said she’ll think about it…” on Twitter. The two YouTube stars have been dating since 2011, and they currently live together in Brighton, UK.
Fans reacted with lots of heart emojis, some crying emojis (presumably happy crying), and lots of exclamation points to Bisognin’s Instagram post announcing the engagement. Kjellberg’s fans responded with congratulations and also memes. The engagement presumably took place in Japan, where the couple has been vacation for the past several days, documented on both Bisognin’s Instagram and YouTube channel.
The couple originally met after a friend of Bisognin’s recommended she watch Kjellberg’s videos on YouTube, which she did.
Bisognin announced the news on her Instagram account with a post that reads, “Felix proposed!!” Meanwhile, Kjellberg posted the same picture with the caption, “She said she’ll think about it…” on Twitter. The two YouTube stars have been dating since 2011, and they currently live together in Brighton, UK.
Fans reacted with lots of heart emojis, some crying emojis (presumably happy crying), and lots of exclamation points to Bisognin’s Instagram post announcing the engagement. Kjellberg’s fans responded with congratulations and also memes. The engagement presumably took place in Japan, where the couple has been vacation for the past several days, documented on both Bisognin’s Instagram and YouTube channel.
The couple originally met after a friend of Bisognin’s recommended she watch Kjellberg’s videos on YouTube, which she did.
- 4/27/2018
- by Jessica Klein
- Tubefilter.com
A Spanish gamer just proved that you don't need to team up with Drake to put together a legendary live stream. Ruben Gundersen, the creator known online as El Rubius, put together a broadcast that received 1.1 million viewers at its peak. To achieve those numbers, Gundersen gathered 100 notable personalities from the Hispanic gaming community for a star-studded game of Fortnite: Battle Royale.
The Fortnite stream went live on Sunday and quickly gathered a massive audience, owing to the star power of the players involved. The 28 million subscribers on Gundersen's elrubiusomg channel are good for second-best among YouTube gaming hubs; in that category, only Felix Kjellberg's PewDiePie channel counts a larger following.
The peak audience for Gundersen's Fortnite stream nearly doubled the peak audience that tuned in when rapper Drake joined Fortnite streamer Ninja for a record-setting Twitch broadcast two weeks ago. Granted, the Spaniard's stream took place on YouTube,...
The Fortnite stream went live on Sunday and quickly gathered a massive audience, owing to the star power of the players involved. The 28 million subscribers on Gundersen's elrubiusomg channel are good for second-best among YouTube gaming hubs; in that category, only Felix Kjellberg's PewDiePie channel counts a larger following.
The peak audience for Gundersen's Fortnite stream nearly doubled the peak audience that tuned in when rapper Drake joined Fortnite streamer Ninja for a record-setting Twitch broadcast two weeks ago. Granted, the Spaniard's stream took place on YouTube,...
- 3/26/2018
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
In a 2015 interview with Business Insider, then-rising Vine star and vlogger Logan Paul said that he wanted to be “the biggest entertainer in the world.”
“That’s my deal,” he said. “I’ll do whatever it takes to get that.”
Two years later, he was making international headlines, though probably not how he had imagined. While in Japan recording his “Adventures in Tokyo” vlogs, Paul and his friends found the body of a man who had committed suicide in the Aokigahara forest. He uploaded the video to his YouTube channel. At the time, he had 15 million subscribers.
A day and over 6 million views later, the video was taken down and Paul became a pariah on social media, accused of trivializing suicide for web traffic as many demanded that YouTube take action and suspend his channel. Instead, the platform removed Paul from their Preferred Partners and YouTube Red programs. Most recently,...
“That’s my deal,” he said. “I’ll do whatever it takes to get that.”
Two years later, he was making international headlines, though probably not how he had imagined. While in Japan recording his “Adventures in Tokyo” vlogs, Paul and his friends found the body of a man who had committed suicide in the Aokigahara forest. He uploaded the video to his YouTube channel. At the time, he had 15 million subscribers.
A day and over 6 million views later, the video was taken down and Paul became a pariah on social media, accused of trivializing suicide for web traffic as many demanded that YouTube take action and suspend his channel. Instead, the platform removed Paul from their Preferred Partners and YouTube Red programs. Most recently,...
- 2/13/2018
- by Bailey Mount
- Indiewire
Logan Paul’s YouTube Originals projects are on “indefinite hold,” YouTube executives confirmed at the Television Critics Association press tour Saturday — but they would not say that the platform had cut ties with him permanently and did not rule out working with him in the future.
YouTube chief business officer Robert Kyncl and head of original programming Susanne Daniels told reporters that when incidents arise involving YouTube talent, what’s most important is to “protect the community” of YouTube creators, advertisers, and viewers.
“We believe [Paul] made unfortunate missteps,” Kyncl told reporters. “Actions should speak louder than words and Logan has the opportunity to prove that.”
After uploading a tone-deaf and offensive video shot in Japan’s “suicide forest” last month, Paul’s appearances in the upcoming new season of the YouTube Originals series “Foursome” and a sequel to the 2016 film “The Thinning” were canceled. Meanwhile, the YouTube star has taken...
YouTube chief business officer Robert Kyncl and head of original programming Susanne Daniels told reporters that when incidents arise involving YouTube talent, what’s most important is to “protect the community” of YouTube creators, advertisers, and viewers.
“We believe [Paul] made unfortunate missteps,” Kyncl told reporters. “Actions should speak louder than words and Logan has the opportunity to prove that.”
After uploading a tone-deaf and offensive video shot in Japan’s “suicide forest” last month, Paul’s appearances in the upcoming new season of the YouTube Originals series “Foursome” and a sequel to the 2016 film “The Thinning” were canceled. Meanwhile, the YouTube star has taken...
- 1/13/2018
- by Liz Shannon Miller
- Indiewire
The world’s most popular YouTuber was shut out of the annual YouTube Rewind recap, and now he’s speaking out. Related: YouTuber PewDiePie Apologizes For Using N-Word During Live Broadcast: ‘I’m Just An Idiot’ PewDiePie, the Swedish comedian whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, has been regularly featured in YouTube’s year-end recaps, but after being caught in […]...
- 12/11/2017
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Despite the controversy that has surrounded him over the past nine months, YouTube star Felix "PewDiePie" Kjellberg continues to wield a significant amount of influence among his followers. His new videos still receive several million views each, and products that depict his "bro fist" insignia tend to be in demand. The latest branded items Kjellberg's fans can get their hands on are headphones, which the Swedish gamer designed alongside Razer.
Kjellberg's headphones come in an electric magenta shade and feature bro fists over each ear. The YouTube star appealed to his viewers through his pug Edgar, who tried on the new gadget as part of an introductory video.
Previous items vended by Kjellberg include video games and fidget spinners. He also made his literary debut in 2015, authoring This Book Loves You.
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Kjellberg's headphones come in an electric magenta shade and feature bro fists over each ear. The YouTube star appealed to his viewers through his pug Edgar, who tried on the new gadget as part of an introductory video.
Previous items vended by Kjellberg include video games and fidget spinners. He also made his literary debut in 2015, authoring This Book Loves You.
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- 11/22/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Despite his polarizing reputation, Felix "PewDiePie" Kjellberg maintains a legion of subscribers, and he has now delivered a new project to them. The YouTube star's latest collaboration with Goat Simulator design Armin Ibrisagic is a game called Animal Super Squad, which challenges players to conquer its wacky, out-of-control physics.
Animal Super Squad, like Goat Simulator, uses its collision engine as a major selling point. The player must steer his or her animal avatar through a series of loopy levels that are riddled with obstacles. Failure results in epic bails that seem designed to entertain both players and viewers.
Ibrisagic and Kjellberg's latest collaboration is their second. Last year, they teamed up to launch PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator, which offered a satirical look into the life on an online video star. Much has changed since then, with Kjellberg finding himself at the center of two controversies. In February, he drew accusations of anti-Semitism within his videos.
Animal Super Squad, like Goat Simulator, uses its collision engine as a major selling point. The player must steer his or her animal avatar through a series of loopy levels that are riddled with obstacles. Failure results in epic bails that seem designed to entertain both players and viewers.
Ibrisagic and Kjellberg's latest collaboration is their second. Last year, they teamed up to launch PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator, which offered a satirical look into the life on an online video star. Much has changed since then, with Kjellberg finding himself at the center of two controversies. In February, he drew accusations of anti-Semitism within his videos.
- 11/2/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
People have come up with a lot of epithets for YouTube’s most subscribed individual creator, Felix Kjellberg aka PewDiePie, due to his recent antics, and now we can add “untouchable” to that list.
In an interview with Polygon, executive producer of YouTube gaming channel Smosh Games, Dave Raub, explained why no one can touch Kjellberg. To put it simply, Raub noted, “He’s at the top.”
The YouTube gamer has a largely loyal following of over 57 million subscribers. At 27-years-old, he was the ranked the highest paid YouTube star by Forbes at the end of 2016, having earned $15 million that year. His channel has been the most subscribed-to individual’s channel since the year 2013.
Lately, Kjellberg has come under fire for making racist jokes in his videos. Most recently, he used the n-word during a livestream. Before that, he made multiple videos that featured anti-Semitic humor and images of Nazis.
In an interview with Polygon, executive producer of YouTube gaming channel Smosh Games, Dave Raub, explained why no one can touch Kjellberg. To put it simply, Raub noted, “He’s at the top.”
The YouTube gamer has a largely loyal following of over 57 million subscribers. At 27-years-old, he was the ranked the highest paid YouTube star by Forbes at the end of 2016, having earned $15 million that year. His channel has been the most subscribed-to individual’s channel since the year 2013.
Lately, Kjellberg has come under fire for making racist jokes in his videos. Most recently, he used the n-word during a livestream. Before that, he made multiple videos that featured anti-Semitic humor and images of Nazis.
- 10/17/2017
- by Jessica Klein
- Tubefilter.com
Swedish YouTube star PewDiePie has issued an apology for a racial slur while live streaming a video game session, releasing a short apology video on his YouTube channel. Related: Defiant PewDiePie Fires Back At Disney PewDiePie, real name Felix Kjellberg, dropped the “N-word” on his YouTube channel while playing a game called “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds”. The 27-year-old […]...
- 9/13/2017
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Over the weekend, YouTube star Felix "PewDiePie" Kjellberg generated controversy when he used the n-word as an expletive during one of his Twitch streams. The responses that followed over the next day were varied; some argued for the embattled streamer, arguing that he should not be vilified for his use of a single word, while others found Kjellberg's language to be indefensible. One of the strongest reactions in the latter camp came from Sean Vanaman, a developer who vowed to file Digital Millennium Copyright Act (Dmca) takedown requests for any PewDiePie videos that featured his games.
Tuesday, September 12 has brought more updates. Most significantly, Kjellberg posted a new video in which he offered an apology for his behavior. He called the widespread use of the n-word in the gaming world "extremely immature and stupid." "I hate how I personally fed into that part of gaming," he added. "I'm not going to make any excuses.
Tuesday, September 12 has brought more updates. Most significantly, Kjellberg posted a new video in which he offered an apology for his behavior. He called the widespread use of the n-word in the gaming world "extremely immature and stupid." "I hate how I personally fed into that part of gaming," he added. "I'm not going to make any excuses.
- 9/12/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
- 9/12/2017
- by Katie Rife
- avclub.com
YouTube superstar, PewDiePie is once again under hot water after saying the n-word during a live game broadcast. During the controversial livestream of Pubg, the YouTube star whose real name is Felix Kjellberg said, "What a f**king n*****! Geez! Oh my god! What the f**k? Sorry, but what the f**k!"
Now, PewDiePie is facing major backlash as, Sean Vanaman, the co-founder of Firewatch developer, Campo Santo is filling a Dmca takedown notice on PewDiePie’s videos about Firewatch, and all future games under them, Vanaman explained on Twitter.
We're filing a Dmca takedown of PewDiePie's Firewatch content and any future Campo Santo games.
— Sean Vanaman (@vanaman) September 10, 2017
He's worse than a closeted racist: he's a propagator of despicable garbage that does real damage to the culture around this industry.
— Sean Vanaman (@vanaman) September 10, 2017
This is not the first time that PewDiePie, the most subscribed channel on YouTube,...
Now, PewDiePie is facing major backlash as, Sean Vanaman, the co-founder of Firewatch developer, Campo Santo is filling a Dmca takedown notice on PewDiePie’s videos about Firewatch, and all future games under them, Vanaman explained on Twitter.
We're filing a Dmca takedown of PewDiePie's Firewatch content and any future Campo Santo games.
— Sean Vanaman (@vanaman) September 10, 2017
He's worse than a closeted racist: he's a propagator of despicable garbage that does real damage to the culture around this industry.
— Sean Vanaman (@vanaman) September 10, 2017
This is not the first time that PewDiePie, the most subscribed channel on YouTube,...
- 9/11/2017
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
YouTube star PewDiePie is in hot digital water after he used the n-word during an online livestream. The 27-year-old Swedish sensation, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, was met with backlash after he used the racial slur in a livestream on Sunday. While playing PlayerUnknown's Battleground, he took aim at an opponent, saying, "What a f--king n----r. Geez, oh my God. What the f--k. Sorry, but what the f--k." Kjellberg added, "What a f--king asshole. I don't mean that in a bad way," as some of his 57 million subscribers watched. Sean Vanaman, co-founder of Campo Santo, which is the developer behind the game, did not take the remarks lightly and did not mince words in his...
- 9/11/2017
- E! Online
Felix "PewDiePie" Kjellberg has found himself embroiled in yet another controversy. The controversial Swedish gamer, whose YouTube channel has more than 57 million subscribers, drew himself a fresh helping of ire after he used the n-word during one of his streams.
Kjellberg used the epithet while playing the popular multiplayer survival game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. "What a fucking nigger," he exclaimed while engaged in a firefight. He quickly attempted to apologize for his use of the word. "Sorry," he said, "but what the fuck. What a fucking asshole. I don't mean that in a bad way."
A clip featuring the controversial moment has been shared by Slate:
Kjellberg's use of the slur immediately sent shockwaves across the internet. Perhaps the strongest response came from Sean Vanaman, the co-founder of the game studio Campo Santo and the writer of Firewatch, which is popular with streamers and YouTube gamers. In a series of tweets,...
Kjellberg used the epithet while playing the popular multiplayer survival game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. "What a fucking nigger," he exclaimed while engaged in a firefight. He quickly attempted to apologize for his use of the word. "Sorry," he said, "but what the fuck. What a fucking asshole. I don't mean that in a bad way."
A clip featuring the controversial moment has been shared by Slate:
Kjellberg's use of the slur immediately sent shockwaves across the internet. Perhaps the strongest response came from Sean Vanaman, the co-founder of the game studio Campo Santo and the writer of Firewatch, which is popular with streamers and YouTube gamers. In a series of tweets,...
- 9/11/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
An immensely popular YouTube streamer has once again come under fire for using racist language online. Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg was playing “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” on a live stream over the weekend when he dropped the n-word. “What a fucking n—–,” Kjellberg said before correcting himself. “Sorry, but what the f—. What a f—ing a–hole.” “I don’t mean that in a bad way,” he added. Also Read: Disney's Maker Studios Cuts Ties With PewDiePie Over Anti-Semitic Videos The clip started spreading on social media and message boards, prompting some game developers to take action. Following the incident, Sean Vanaman,...
- 9/11/2017
- by Carli Velocci
- The Wrap
YouTube's community of gamers, especially those who make videos that fall under the "Let's Play" genre, can be a huge marketing asset for up-and-coming developers. Some video games, such as Day-z, have received millions of sales thanks to their popularity on the internet.
How much impact does just one Let's Play video have? When that video comes from YouTube's most-subscribed channel, game makers sometimes see six figures as a result. The New York Times recently published a piece about video game developers and designers who use "YouTube as an accelerant. Among other anecdotes, the Grey Lady cited Ryan Clark, who estimated that YouTube star Felix "PewDiePie" Kjellberg's playthrough of his game Crypt of the Necrodancer ultimately catalyzed more than $100,000 in sales.
In a 2015 video, Kjellberg booted up Crypt of the Necrodancer and navigated the game's dungeons, which require the player to stay in beat with the soundtrack. The affable (if...
How much impact does just one Let's Play video have? When that video comes from YouTube's most-subscribed channel, game makers sometimes see six figures as a result. The New York Times recently published a piece about video game developers and designers who use "YouTube as an accelerant. Among other anecdotes, the Grey Lady cited Ryan Clark, who estimated that YouTube star Felix "PewDiePie" Kjellberg's playthrough of his game Crypt of the Necrodancer ultimately catalyzed more than $100,000 in sales.
In a 2015 video, Kjellberg booted up Crypt of the Necrodancer and navigated the game's dungeons, which require the player to stay in beat with the soundtrack. The affable (if...
- 8/21/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Every year, we get a glimpse into Felix ‘PewDiePie’ Kjellberg's business empire, given that the most-subscribed YouTube star on earth files financial statements annually in his native Sweden for his parent company Pewdie Productions Ab.
And while Pewdie Productions clocked an $8.6 million profit on $9.3 million in revenue in 2015 -- a stunning profit margin of 93% -- the numbers for 2016 are drastically lower, reports Swedish business news website Breakit. Pewdie Productions reported revenues of just 7.5 million kronor in 2016 -- or roughly $930,000 -- marking a 90% drop from the previous year.
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And while Pewdie Productions clocked an $8.6 million profit on $9.3 million in revenue in 2015 -- a stunning profit margin of 93% -- the numbers for 2016 are drastically lower, reports Swedish business news website Breakit. Pewdie Productions reported revenues of just 7.5 million kronor in 2016 -- or roughly $930,000 -- marking a 90% drop from the previous year.
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- 8/2/2017
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
In light of the YouTube Adpocalypse, and given the risks that brands inevitably take in partnering with online influencers -- who are bound to make off-color comments given the glut of content that they share about their lives each day -- many top advertisers today are beginning to seek influencer whitelists in order to better ensure brand safety.
Whitelists, or pre-approved rosters of creators that brands feel they can work with risk-free, are less scalable and more expensive to compile than blacklists, according to Digiday -- though recent developments may have made them necessary. Whereas in the past, brands might team with thousands of influencers on a campaign, giving them a fair amount of freedom to make posts as they saw fit, certain highly sponsored influencers have found themselves in hot water in recent months. Felix ‘PewDiePie’ Kjellberg, for instance, was dropped by Disney and YouTube for making anti-Semitic jokes,...
Whitelists, or pre-approved rosters of creators that brands feel they can work with risk-free, are less scalable and more expensive to compile than blacklists, according to Digiday -- though recent developments may have made them necessary. Whereas in the past, brands might team with thousands of influencers on a campaign, giving them a fair amount of freedom to make posts as they saw fit, certain highly sponsored influencers have found themselves in hot water in recent months. Felix ‘PewDiePie’ Kjellberg, for instance, was dropped by Disney and YouTube for making anti-Semitic jokes,...
- 5/30/2017
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Two of 2017’s most notable trending topics have collided. Swedish YouTube star Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg, in his latest move, is now selling fidget spinners emblazoned with his “brofist” logo.
The PewDiePie fidget spinners are available through a store run by Fanfiber, a fan-facing merchandise platform based in Amsterdam. Purchasing one of the toys will run you $9.99, and global shipping options are available.
Fidget spinners, which have become an ubiquitous fad in schools around the U.S., have drawn a polarizing response. As with many other recent developments concerning the world of PewDiePie, it’s hard to tell whether Kjellberg is trolling his observers or whether he is seizing a new revenue opportunity. On Twitter, he claimed “everyone has been asking for this,” though many of the replies he has received in response have questioned that claim.
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The PewDiePie fidget spinners are available through a store run by Fanfiber, a fan-facing merchandise platform based in Amsterdam. Purchasing one of the toys will run you $9.99, and global shipping options are available.
Fidget spinners, which have become an ubiquitous fad in schools around the U.S., have drawn a polarizing response. As with many other recent developments concerning the world of PewDiePie, it’s hard to tell whether Kjellberg is trolling his observers or whether he is seizing a new revenue opportunity. On Twitter, he claimed “everyone has been asking for this,” though many of the replies he has received in response have questioned that claim.
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- 5/25/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
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