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Babystar review – a new arrival upends camera-ready life in disturbing family influencer satire
Joscha Bongard’s debut film “Babystar” is a satirical exploration of the family influencer industry, examining the ethical issues that arise when parents monetise their children’s lives for social media. The film raises virtually every concern surrounding parents vlogging their children’s childhoods, presenting a disturbing portrait of family dysfunction, though it struggles to maintain this unsettling…
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Stephen King’s Most Unhinged Sci-Fi Action Masterpiece Is Officially Free to Watch on YouTube
The 1987 film adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Running Man,” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, is now available to stream free on YouTube. The film is based on King’s prescient 1982 novel, which depicted a dystopian future where spectacle and entertainment are weaponised to control the population. The campy film adaptation maintains relevance despite its tonal shift…
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The Voice returns with new mentors and revamped contestant selection rules
The Voice has launched its 30th season with returning mentors Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson joined by newcomers Queen Latifah and Riley Green. The season keeps the traditional Blind Auditions but introduces significant changes to how contestants are claimed, removing judges’ blocking powers and adding the First In Button, which gives the first judge to…
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‘The Voice’ Season 30 Introduces New Twists: What to Know About the First In Button, TikTok Artist of the Season, and More
Season 30 of NBC’s *The Voice* introduces changes to how contestants are selected, while retaining the show’s blind-audition format and competitive judging. Traditional blocks have been removed, and a new First In Button gives the first judge to turn around priority in claiming an artist, even if other judges subsequently turn. The season also adds…
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Top UK YouTubers Launch Alliance Pushing For Better Conditions For Content Creators
Leading UK content creators have launched Creator Voices, an independent alliance seeking better recognition, representation and working conditions for digital creators. Supported by YouTube UK, the group aims to connect online talent with established creative organisations and influence how the industry and government support creators. The founding members include representatives from The Sidemen, DamienTalksMoney, Jade…
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Call of Duty YouTuber Launches Petition to Remove Skill-Based Matchmaking Following Successful Destiny Protests
Call of Duty YouTuber Tdawgsmitty has launched a petition calling for skill-based matchmaking to be removed from unranked multiplayer lobbies. He argues that the system makes casual matches feel relentlessly competitive and frustrating, and is urging Activision to reserve it for ranked play while improving communication and community testing. The petition collected more than 500…
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White House launches direct video and text updates amid press restrictions
The Trump administration has banned CNN, MS Now, and Politico from the White House, citing inaccurate reporting. In response, the administration launched “TRUMP TV: The Essential Station” on YouTube, a 24-hour curated playlist of presidential clips and speeches designed to bypass traditional media outlets. Major broadcasters including Fox News, ABC, CBS, and NBC subsequently protested…
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Indie Game Developer Accuses Studio of Using AI to Rip Off His Viral Potato Peeling Game
Indie developer Rado Klasa has accused Golden Horn Studios of using artificial intelligence to clone his game “1,000,000 Potatoes,” a physics-based title where players peel potatoes in a Soviet-style military setting. After Klasa posted his game in July 2026, Golden Horn released an nearly identical game called “Potato Please” in September, prompting Klasa to publicly…
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YouTuber Logan Paul’s Latest Pokémon Scheme Was A Total Flop
YouTuber Logan Paul announced an ambitious livestream on 18 September in which he vowed to hunt for a rare shiny Onix Pokémon until he found one, regardless of how long it took. The stream commenced on 19 September but lasted only 34 hours before Paul abandoned the effort without successfully catching the shiny, disappointing viewers…
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Blue state gov ignites online firestorm with plan to send gov’t into homes of newborn babies: ‘Lunatic libs’
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has faced strong online criticism after announcing plans to expand the state’s Welcome Family programme, which provides voluntary home visits by healthcare providers to new parents. Supporters say the initiative would improve postpartum care, identify mental-health concerns earlier and connect families with support, while critics argue it represents government overreach into…