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• AI is now citing YouTube more often than Reddit. Is it time to pivot to video (again)?
• Censorship claims, investigations, and alternate apps: The U.S. TikTok app is off to a rough start

  The rollout of the U.S.-only version of TikTok has been rife with censorship accusations and mass uninstallations.

  
• Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: 30 celebrities wrestling with the anime angel

  Tell us that title isn't an anime you would watch. (And then Netflix would make a middling live action adaptation.) This week, like last week, is largely Shorts. And, as usual, MrBeast is at the top. But we do have a couple sponsors who aren't normally in our top 5, including the very timely TurboTax. Don't worry, though--our bonus video will distract you from the impending doom of owing the IRS.

  
• Universal Music Group’s new Twitch account puts a fresh spin on live music

  Universal Music Group is increasing its activity on Twitch with a live channel that will tie into this year's Grammy Awards.

  
• Top 50 Most Subscribed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 01/25/2026
• Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 01/25/2026
• Have you heard? Soulja Boy’s Twitch diss, YouTube TV’s upgrade, and notes from the TikTok deal
• Instagram’s rumored paid tier would let subscribers see who doesn’t follow them back
• TikTok breaks down €31 billion economic impact in the European Union
• Can a docuseries bring “the Alix Earle effect” to Netflix?
• Democrats need creators during the 2026 midterms, so a group of Senators is reaching out
• Artie is the newest firm “democratizing access to capital” in the creator economy