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• Top 50 Most Viewed YouTube Channels Worldwide • Week Of 07/12/2026
• Could a free tier be coming to Disney Plus?

  Disney Plus is reportedly mulling over the possibility of introducing a free ad-supported tier.

  
• Have you heard? MrBeast dives into ‘Shark Tank’ and Kick enters the Octagon.

  This week in the creator economy, MrBeast is flexing his investing muscles, the Dolan Twins are making a short film, and streamers are taking on the wrestling world.

  
• Meta’s latest feature uses Instagram content for AI fodder. SAG-AFTRA and CAA aren’t happy.

  Meta is facing backlash after announcing a new AI image tool that draws from content on public Instagram profiles.

  
• Netflix snags The Stokes Twins’ YouTube library as its next piece of creator content
• TikTok’s U.S. tour will serve as a reminder of its small business impact
• A documentary shares the history of card collecting, and its creator-led future
• Zigazoo and Wheelhouse are building a “launchpad for ambitious young talent”
• ‘Subway Takes’ earns Emmy nomination as YouTube’s push (sorta) pays off
• Can creators like iShowSpeed help YouTube win World Cup broadcast rights?
• Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: A clean sweep from FIFA
• TikTok’s new ad product helps brands distribute and scale their microdramas