Inside The World of YouTube Creator Side Gigs
YouTube has created an industry of micro-celebrities, called "creators," who have parlayed low-budget videos into lucrative brands.
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YouTube has created an industry of micro-celebrities, called "creators," who have parlayed low-budget videos into lucrative brands.
YouTube TV has started carrying the MLB Network as part of a deal that makes the company presenting sponsor of the next two World Series.
Courtney Warner became a YouTube sensation through her makeup tutorials. Her brain tumor diagnosis seemed like a devastating blow, but she's making a great recovery thanks to doctors, her mom and her fans.
He's the first person to reach 10 billion YouTube views
Research has shown that one of the most effective ways to reach millennials is with branded YouTube videos.
A sample of this young content creator's Vine account boasts a cast of characters, offbeat sometimes NSFW jokes, observational humor and it's all anchored by Breen's infectious personality.
Detroit's finest were pleasantly surprised when a man showed appreciation for their work. The social experiment video posted by YouTube pranksters Thursday aimed to break Islamic stereotypes.
Felicia "Licia" Prehn was born in New York. She lives in Finland and is a huge Red Wings fan. She also happens to be legally blind. See how she watches hockey and read her inspirational story.
This is actually the second time Mr. Atwood has tried to convince Britney that he has killed their child.
"He's got everybody in town looking stupid in khakis."
Pair that Halloween costume with the perfect makeup with the help of these YouTube instructional videos.
There used to be a day when celebrities were movie stars and rock stars. The World Wide Web changed everything and created a whole new brand of star: the Internet sensation.
The August 21st episode will feature some of YouTube's biggest stars, including Jenna Marbles, Tyler Oakley, Kandee Johnson, The Slow Mo Guys and the creators of "Epic Rap Battles of History."
A poignant ad that's been getting a lot of attention online was thrust before sports fans when it aired during the ESPYs.
Jonathan Pommerville lives in Brightmoor on Detroit's nortwest side. Some say it's one of the most dangerous neighborhoods in the city. With a cell phone camera and the volunteers of Northwest Brightmoor Renaissance he hopes to clean up his street.
A marriage proposal should be memorable, but this Clarkston woman will probably never forget or forgive her fiance for the few anxious moments he orchestrated. If you're wondering ... she said yes.
In 10 years YouTube has gone from an obscure video website to a viral sensation where users post videos of everything from their pets to the latest movie trailers.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's lawsuit against the co-founder of YouTube over leaked footage of their marriage proposal should move forward, a California appeals court ruled Wednesday.
The future of the internet is making money unwrapping toys.
YouTube will announce Monday the launch a new app geared toward kids.
Searching for Super Bowl highlights next week after the big game?
Romance was in the air at Detroit Metro Airport this weekend as a returning airman proposed to his girlfriend as he deplaned from his Delta Air Lines flight.
YouTube took one year of viral videos, hit music and trending topics and condensed it into a nearly six minute year-in-review video.
Kristen Bell and Straight No Chaser sing a Christmas song for modern day communicators.
If you're a Mountaineers fan, sorry for the spike in your blood pressure. Now that you're watching the video, you'll quickly realize that these guys are just clowning around showing off their pro wrestling moves trading chops, elbow drops and submission moves.
A Michigan Department of Corrections officer has been charged with allegedly opening a cell door and allowing an inmate to attack a fellow correction officer.
It's a combination of a paperwork mishap, high leadership turnover, and the rising cost of everything that has the Howell Nature Center in a tough financial pinch.
If it clears zoning review, a 12-story building on West Liberty Street would become the first 100% affordable high-rise made possible by transit corridor rezoning in Ann Arbor, according to a city council member.
The work will take place along a five-mile stretch on Rochester Road from M-59 up to Tienken.
As Washtenaw County prosecutor, Eli Savit ended cash bail and decriminalized mushrooms as well as consensual sex work. Some Republicans worry his progressivism goes "too far" to be Michigan's Attorney General.
After years of water main breaks in Oakland County, the Great Lakes Water Authority plans an $81 million infrastructure update.
Clearer air is forecast for Metro Detroit on Tuesday, but the change in weather includes the possibility of scattered showers and thunderstorms.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
A group of volunteers who oversee multiple baseball fields at Maple Glen Park in Commerce Township say one of their fields experienced damages over the weekend after someone lit off fireworks.
A Michigan Department of Corrections officer has been charged with allegedly opening a cell door and allowing an inmate to attack a fellow correction officer.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Three in four American households lack the wealth to weather financial setbacks and achieve major life milestones.
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
A United Airlines employee appears to have been caught on video threatening to call ICE on a passenger last week at San Francisco International Airport.
President Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, from hockey equipment to alcoholic beverages, escalating the trade dispute between the two countries.
A state representative says these weather conditions expose the need for long-term solutions at MDOC facilities going forward.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues to grow in the hundreds each day as health officials track a parasite that can cause diarrhea and nausea after contaminated food is eaten.
While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is still working to identify the source of a parasite that has caused a cyclosporiasis outbreak, a Michigan doctor says officials are closer than you think to solving the case.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Tarik Skubal pitched seven dominant innings, Spencer Torkelson homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
With the Aug. 4 primary election in Michigan a few weeks away, CBS News Detroit is talking to candidates in local, state and federal races. Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini discusses his campaign for Michigan Secretary of State. Forlini received endorsement from the Michigan Republican Party and is up against Democratic candidate Garlin Gilchrist.
It's a combination of a paperwork mishap, high leadership turnover, and the rising cost of everything that has the Howell Nature Center in Howell, Michigan, in a tough financial pinch.
One of the four people who were criminally charged in connection with the hyperbaric chamber death of a 5-year-old in January 2025 has pleaded no contest in the case.
A two-year reconstruction project is set to break ground along another stretch of Rochester Road in Rochester Hills, Michigan, starting next year.
The city of Ann Arbor is one step closer to adding 343 affordable housing units to its housing stock.