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Google Makes Youtube Website Do the Harlem Shake in Funny Web "Easter Egg"

Nick Cooper — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:24:27 +0000

In an effort to jump on the viral bandwagon, the coding nerds at Google decided to make their Youtube site do something a little bizarre. By searching a specific phrase in Youtube, viewers can watch the website itself bust loose on a “Harlem Shake” dance of its own. Of course, this doesn’t compare to MIX [...]

Lady Gaga Accused of Manipulating Her YouTube Stats, Stripped Millions of Views

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:35:11 +0000

Is Lady Gaga‘s dominance in social media crashing and burning? Is the singer manipulating stats to make her ‘Fame’ seem bigger than it is? Fresh off her recent plummet to the person with the second most followers on Twitter, as Justin Bieber swooped in and usurped her throne, Gaga saw the powers-that-be at YouTube remove [...]

Is YouTube Making Us… Smarter?

Dan Seitz — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:50:09 +0000

Anybody who's been to YouTube quickly becomes cynical about the future of the human race, particularly when you read the comments to... well... any video. But this PBS video argues that YouTube actually makes you smarter by lowering barriers to learning about literally any topic. And we have to admit, they've got a point. There are all sorts of educational videos on YouTube. Of course, there are also videos like this:

Walker Art Center's "Cat Video Festival a Success–Vote For Your Favorite [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:03:59 +0000

On Thursday, August 30, history was made at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis as the first ever “Cat Video Festival” was held. There were 76 videos that were chosen among thousands of submissions to be shown and nominated in various CATegories – plus pictures live from the event. If you weren’t one of the lucky [...]

Andy Grammer Makes Boston Girl's Prom Dream Come True [VIDEOS]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:41:57 +0000

I can’t help but think that if Youtube had been around when I was a senior in high school my prom date could have been Dave Matthews, Eddie Vedder, or even Grant Hill. Those guys were the object of my affection circa 1999. I would have undoubtedly created an awesome video convincing one (or all?) [...]

Kids React to the Cinnamon Challenge [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:08:08 +0000

I love these kids. I feel like I’ve been watching them grow up one Youtube video at a time. Genius idea, really. Get a bunch of kids to watch videos of random things on the internets. Have them comment. Throw in famous Youtuber “Glozell” doing the Cinnamon Challenge, and it’s even better. I think sometimes [...]

"IMDABES" Low-Budget Awesome Music Video

Laura Peterson — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:58:08 +0000

Here’s a little “it’s Friday afternoon so I don’t care what I watch on Youtube” kind of video for you all. I’m not sure if it’s the shade-wearing sun providing the beats, or the Hollywood-worthy special effects, but this is the greatest video ever made. You may think so as well, unless you’re an English [...]

Rihanna Dethrones Lady Gaga as Queen of YouTube

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:00:18 +0000

First Rihanna passed Lady Gaga with more likes on Facebook. Now, RiRi has racked up more YouTube views than the Mother Monster. RiRi is slowly but surely usurping the digital space from Gaga. One area where RiRi isn’t likely to soon catch or pass Gaga is Twitter. Gaga has a whopping 18 million followers trumping [...]

Jason Segel Has a Drink With Fan Chelsea Gill After He Sees Her Youtube Video

Laura Peterson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:45:15 +0000

So this is how the story starts. Girl has crush on TV/movie actor Jason Segel. And chances are, if you’ve seen “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” (well, the part that I’m thinking of) then you may have a crush on him too. (Let’s just say there’s a “Dirk Diggler” moment in the movie.) Girl writes a witty [...]

Youtube's Most Watched Marriage Proposal Videos of 2011

Laura Peterson — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:49:25 +0000

It seems the holidays are good for more than just cookies, Santa, and spending time with family. I’ve seen so many (not in real life, but on Facebook) engagements happening over the Christmas weekend, that I can’t help but get all wrapped up in the best marriage proposals. Unless you have feeling of steel, you [...]

Most Viewed Youtube Videos of 2011

Laura Peterson — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:46:17 +0000

Here they are, the top 5 videos viewed on Youtube in 2011: 5. Nyan Cat. I don’t get it either, but with over 54 MILLION views, someone has to get it. Right? 4. Talking Twin Babies. Now this is cute! Twin language. As a single birth baby I can’t relate, but I’m sure twins everywhere [...]

YouTube Partners With Studios and Celebs for Original Content Channels

Shauna Wright — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:59:43 +0000

In an effort to increase ad revenues, Google-owned video site YouTube said Friday that it’s launching more than 100 new video channels containing original content. According to an anonymous source, YouTube is paying upwards of $100 million to several Hollywood production companies, new media groups and celebrities to create professional-quality videos that are more likely [...]

Google Reports 70 Percent Increase in Takedown Requests by US Government

Kathy Landin — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:30:10 +0000

In an effort to highlight global censorship campaigns, Google’s biannual transparency report revealed a 70 percent increase in takedown requests by the US government and law enforcement agencies. New figures showed that Google faced demands from US law enforcement agencies earlier this year to take down YouTube videos allegedly showing incidents of police brutality. The [...]

"Saved By the Bell" Made Into a Interactive YouTube Game [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 19:48:44 +0000

If you are around my age, which is, um…over 25…you understand what I mean when I say I had an OBSESSION with a little show called “Saved By the Bell.” I know every character, every episode, every word to the theme song, and even the fact that Leah Remini was Stacey before she was Carrie [...]

Self Defense 101: The Seize Testicles [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:36:28 +0000

Remember, this technique will only work from the front, side or rear.

Benefit for Youtube Sensation Keenan Cahill

Laura Peterson — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:17:01 +0000

Either you love his videos, or you don't. I'm a lover, and I can't believe how one kid lip-synching the most popular songs on the radio grew to be such a huge internet sensation. It didn't stop at 50 Cent, David Guetta, or any other of the HUGE musical icons joining Keenan in his videos. Now he has the MLB and the San Francisco Giants backing him up on "Dynamite." Which is also the name of the benefit they're throwing for him!

Amazing Father and Daughter Singing Duo

Laura Peterson — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:39:02 +0000

I really shouldn’t watch videos at work that make me cry. But I do. I saw this posted on a Facebook page a few times before I actually watched it. I’m glad I did. The only thing I regret is that I didn’t shut my office door first. I appreciate that my co-workers show concern [...]