https://channelzap.com/news/Short, sourced news about YouTubers, YouTube the platform, the creator business and what's streaming on YouTube. Our own summaries; every item links to the original source.en © 2026 ChannelZaphttps://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationChannelZap build.py180 Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:04:46 -0700 https://news.thepublishpress.com/p/youtube-s-latest-creator-comebackschannelzap-news-20261015-lilly-singh-is-going-back-to-the-sketch-comedy-tThu, 15 Oct 2026 07:00:00 -0700Creatorshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261015-lilly-singh-is-going-back-to-the-sketch-comedy-tThe 14M-subscriber creator says she wants to make what she finds funny again, and teased a new sketch with her character Manjeet Singh, per The Publish Press. Source: The Publish Press. https://x.com/YouTube/status/2110720252090962027channelzap-news-20261015-the-gta-vi-launch-trailer-is-out--and-youtube-isThu, 15 Oct 2026 06:11:38 -0700Must Watchhttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261015-the-gta-vi-launch-trailer-is-out--and-youtube-isPer a post by @YouTube, Rockstar's new Grand Theft Auto VI trailer is live on YouTube, five weeks before the game's Nov 19 release on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. (per a post by @YouTube) Source: X (@YouTube). https://www.netinfluencer.com/niche-creators-win-attention-on-youtube-while-scale-wins-views-report-finds/channelzap-news-20261015-study--smaller-niche-channels-hold-attention-betThu, 15 Oct 2026 05:30:43 -0700Businesshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261015-study--smaller-niche-channels-hold-attention-betTVision's 'State of Streaming' report finds niche YouTube channels get more viewer attention, even though the big channels win on total views. Source: NetInfluencer. https://www.netinfluencer.com/streamer-asmongold-says-he-turned-down-20m-usd-in-gambling-sponsorships/channelzap-news-20261015-asmongold-says-he-turned-down--20m-in-gambling-sThu, 15 Oct 2026 05:27:37 -0700Streaming/Livehttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261015-asmongold-says-he-turned-down--20m-in-gambling-sThe streamer said on stream that he refused gambling deals worth more than $20 million because he doesn't like gambling. That's his own claim, reported via Dexerto. Source: NetInfluencer. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c60merk2je80ochannelzap-news-20261015-bbc-news-puts-its-24-hour-channel-live-on-youtubThu, 15 Oct 2026 04:26:30 -0700Streaming/Livehttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261015-bbc-news-puts-its-24-hour-channel-live-on-youtubThe BBC started a trial on Oct 15 that streams the BBC News channel live on YouTube for UK and US viewers, after earlier launches in Australia, Kenya, Nigeria and Poland. Source: BBC News. https://www.engadget.com/2287331/youtube-audiobook-offering-rumor/channelzap-news-20261015-youtube-is-reportedly-talking-to-publishers-abouThu, 15 Oct 2026 03:07:37 -0700Platformhttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261015-youtube-is-reportedly-talking-to-publishers-abouThe Wall Street Journal reports YouTube is in talks with book publishers, and the audiobooks could come to Premium at no extra cost. YouTube hasn't announced anything. Source: Engadget. https://x.com/i/trending/2110566630287675849channelzap-news-20261015-viewers-push-back-on-a-test-of-youtube-s-new-desWed, 14 Oct 2026 20:05:54 -0700Platformhttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261015-viewers-push-back-on-a-test-of-youtube-s-new-desPer posts on X, many users dislike a desktop test that moves comments into a sidebar and puts large recommendations under the player. YouTube hasn't said whether it will ship. (X reports) Source: X. https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/14/top-5-branded-videos-mrbeast-hyogax-airrack-cleo-abram-novympia/channelzap-news-20261014-the-week-s-most-watched-sponsored-videos--mrbeasWed, 14 Oct 2026 15:41:31 -0700Businesshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261014-the-week-s-most-watched-sponsored-videos--mrbeasTubefilter's weekly branded-video chart (Gospel Stats data) shows which brand deals pulled the biggest YouTube audiences. Source: Tubefilter. https://9to5google.com/2026/10/14/youtube-begins-rolling-out-gif-support/channelzap-news-20261014-gifs-arrive-in-youtube-comments--slowlyWed, 14 Oct 2026 15:06:45 -0700Platformhttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261014-gifs-arrive-in-youtube-comments--slowlyYouTube has started a gradual rollout of GIF replies in comments, about a month after announcing them. 9to5Google says the slow pace is deliberate. Source: 9to5Google. https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/14/hololive-vtuber-critical-role-tabletop-rpg-shattered-legends/channelzap-news-20261014-hololive-vtubers-and-critical-role-team-up-for-aWed, 14 Oct 2026 15:04:56 -0700Must Watchhttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261014-hololive-vtubers-and-critical-role-team-up-for-a'Shattered Legends' puts hololive talents and Critical Role's voice actors at one Daggerheart table, starting in November. Source: Tubefilter. https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/14/university-of-california-berkeley-twitch-studio-student-athletes/channelzap-news-20261014-cal-built-a-streaming-studio-for-its-student-athWed, 14 Oct 2026 14:37:03 -0700Streaming/Livehttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261014-cal-built-a-streaming-studio-for-its-student-athUC Berkeley gave its athletes a Twitch studio to make their own content. Tubefilter calls it a new recruiting edge. Source: Tubefilter. https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/14/druski-saturday-night-live-snl-host-november-7/channelzap-news-20261014-druski-will-host--saturday-night-live--on-nov-7Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:06:53 -0700Creatorshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261014-druski-will-host--saturday-night-live--on-nov-7Tubefilter says the comedian will be the first SNL host whose career started as a social media creator. Source: Tubefilter. https://x.com/i/trending/2110433200808022161channelzap-news-20261014-nct-127-s-johnny-suh-marks-one-year-of--johnny-sWed, 14 Oct 2026 11:21:54 -0700Creatorshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261014-nct-127-s-johnny-suh-marks-one-year-of--johnny-sPer posts on X, fans worldwide celebrated the first anniversary of the K-pop idol's advice-and-talk channel. (X reports) Source: X. https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/popular-grocery-chain-starts-playing-influencer-videos-while-customers-shop-3418948/channelzap-news-20261014-tesco-is-showing-influencer-videos-on-in-store-sWed, 14 Oct 2026 10:53:24 -0700Businesshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261014-tesco-is-showing-influencer-videos-on-in-store-sThe UK grocery chain is testing creator videos on store screens as another way for brands to reach shoppers while they're in the aisles. Source: Dexerto. https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/youtube-music-starts-labeling-ai-generated-songs-using-partner-disclosures-and-its-own-detection-tools/channelzap-news-20261014-youtube-music-starts-labeling-ai-made-songsWed, 14 Oct 2026 09:37:08 -0700Platformhttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261014-youtube-music-starts-labeling-ai-made-songsTracks made mostly with generative AI now get a label, based on what labels and distributors disclose plus YouTube's own detection, Music Business Worldwide reports. Source: Music Business Worldwide. https://www.dexerto.com/twitch/paymoneywubby-calls-twitchs-sub-split-robbery-and-urges-streamers-to-leave-3418859/channelzap-news-20261014-paymoneywubby-calls-twitch-s-50-50-sub-split--hiWed, 14 Oct 2026 09:01:29 -0700Streaming/Livehttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261014-paymoneywubby-calls-twitch-s-50-50-sub-split--hiThe streamer argued that the revenue split isn't industry standard and told other creators to stream somewhere else. Source: Dexerto. https://www.dexerto.com/youtube/mkbhd-says-apples-new-300-homeview-is-a-skip-for-most-people-3418845/channelzap-news-20261014-mkbhd-s-first-take-on-apple-homeview---a-skip-foWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:46:14 -0700Creatorshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261014-mkbhd-s-first-take-on-apple-homeview---a-skip-foMarques Brownlee shared first impressions of Apple's $300 smart home hub and said it isn't worth it for most buyers. Source: Dexerto. https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/ironmouse-designs-official-hatsune-miku-outfit-for-halloween-3418788/channelzap-news-20261014-ironmouse-designed-an-official-halloween-look-foWed, 14 Oct 2026 04:58:00 -0700Creatorshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261014-ironmouse-designed-an-official-halloween-look-foThe VTuber helped create Miku's Halloween outfit, with horns, bat wings and a dress based on her own avatar. Source: Dexerto. https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/13/top-50-most-subscribed-youtube-channels-week-of-10-11-2026/channelzap-news-20261013-chart--the-50-most-subscribed-youtube-channels-tTue, 13 Oct 2026 16:07:03 -0700Creatorshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261013-chart--the-50-most-subscribed-youtube-channels-tTubefilter's weekly worldwide ranking, built on Gospel Stats data, for the week of Oct 11. Source: Tubefilter. https://x.com/i/trending/2110107097216204896channelzap-news-20261013-nollywood-star-timini-egbuson-credits-youtube-moTue, 13 Oct 2026 13:45:39 -0700Creatorshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261013-nollywood-star-timini-egbuson-credits-youtube-moPer posts on X, the actor joked that without YouTube films he'd be going hungry, part of Nollywood's broader move onto the platform. (X reports) Source: X. https://9to5google.com/2026/10/13/youtube-bringing-automatic-background-play-to-android-automotive-cars/channelzap-news-20261013-youtube-can-keep-playing-audio-in-the-backgroundTue, 13 Oct 2026 10:55:00 -0700Platformhttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261013-youtube-can-keep-playing-audio-in-the-backgroundA Google update for cars with Google built-in lets YouTube keep running in the background while you drive. Source: 9to5Google. https://9to5google.com/2026/10/13/ask-youtube-rolls-out-on-mobile/channelzap-news-20261013-ask-youtube--ai-search-opens-to-everyone-in-theTue, 13 Oct 2026 10:00:46 -0700Platformhttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261013-ask-youtube--ai-search-opens-to-everyone-in-theThe conversational AI search is no longer Premium-only: it's rolling out to everyone in the US on Android and iOS, 9to5Google reports. Source: 9to5Google. https://www.theverge.com/tech/1009752/elgato-wave-go-microphone-creators-pricing-release-datechannelzap-news-20261013-elgato-s-first-wireless-mic-takes-aim-at-djiTue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 -0700Creatorshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261013-elgato-s-first-wireless-mic-takes-aim-at-djiThe $99.99 Wave Go is a clip-on mic for creators who film on the go. Source: The Verge: Creators. https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/europe-creator-consultation-creative-capital-report/channelzap-news-20261012-youtube-s-europe-report--creators-add--8-4b-to-eMon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0700Businesshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261012-youtube-s-europe-report--creators-add--8-4b-to-eYouTube's 'Creative Capital' consultation with 20,000+ European creators says most feel shut out of policy decisions and public funding. Source: YouTube Official Blog. https://variety.com/2026/digital/global/dhar-mann-hollywood-studios-creator-city-1236908547/channelzap-news-20261012-dhar-mann-plans-a-new-series-every-month--and-aSun, 11 Oct 2026 17:20:13 -0700Businesshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261012-dhar-mann-plans-a-new-series-every-month--and-aAt Mipcom, the creator talked to Variety about his Hollywood studio partnerships and his plans for a creator production hub in Los Angeles. Source: Variety. https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/09/fede-goldenberg-sony-screen-gems-hire-youtube-exec/channelzap-news-20261009-sony-hires-a-youtube-executive-to-run-its-screenFri, 09 Oct 2026 14:25:48 -0700Businesshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261009-sony-hires-a-youtube-executive-to-run-its-screenFede Goldenberg is leaving YouTube to lead Screen Gems, another sign of Hollywood looking to YouTube for talent. Source: Tubefilter. https://www.tubefilter.com/2026/10/09/syracuse-university-center-creatory-economy-report-us-news-youtube/channelzap-news-20261009-survey--youtube-is-now-americans--top-news-sourcFri, 09 Oct 2026 12:19:31 -0700Platformhttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261009-survey--youtube-is-now-americans--top-news-sourcSyracuse University's Center for the Creator Economy surveyed 1,001 Americans and found YouTube was the source they rely on most for news. Source: Tubefilter. https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/10/08/joe-rogan-spotify-deal-renewed/channelzap-news-20261008-joe-rogan-renews-with-spotify--reports-put-the-dThu, 08 Oct 2026 11:19:44 -0700Businesshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261008-joe-rogan-renews-with-spotify--reports-put-the-dSpotify confirmed a new multiyear partnership with the top podcaster. The dollar figure comes from reports, not Spotify. Source: Digital Music News. https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/10/02/creator-nation-launch-live-nation/channelzap-news-20261003-live-nation-launches--creator-nation--and-says-aFri, 02 Oct 2026 22:00:24 -0700Businesshttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261003-live-nation-launches--creator-nation--and-says-aThe company behind Ticketmaster has started a creator business that aims to turn followers into paying fans. Source: Digital Music News. https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2026/10/02/youtube-shorts-prioritize-original-content/channelzap-news-20261002-youtube-s-shorts-algorithm-will-favor-original-cFri, 02 Oct 2026 11:59:28 -0700Platformhttps://channelzap.com/news/#20261002-youtube-s-shorts-algorithm-will-favor-original-cYouTube says Shorts recommendations will now 'focus on originality', so viewers should see fewer reuploads and low-effort clips. Source: Digital Music News.