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The Justice Department released the ‘Epstein Binder’, which contained documents like a contact list, flight logs, and other evidence related to s*x predator Jeffrey Epstein. U.S. President Donald Trump once maintained close ties with the disgraced financier. However, Trump’s name did not appear in the contact list released, and there is no proof that he was on the infamous ‘Epstein List’.

Donald Trump in an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience | Credits: PowefulJRE/YouTube

The new document contains no significant new information pertaining to the case. The President’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, and his former wife, Ivana Trump, were among those listed as Epstein’s contact. However, the document didn’t imply that anyone in the contact list was associated with Epstein’s crimes.

Jeffrey Epstein’s contact list includes Donald Trump’s ex-wife and daughter Donald Trump’s ex-wife Ivana Trump in an interview with Jim Axelrod...

YouTube says podcasts now draw 1 billion monthly active viewers, a new sign of the Google-owned video giant’s scale and room for more growth as it embarks on its third decade.

The figure is extrapolated from another statistic, which found that more than 400 million hours of podcasts were seen monthly on living room devices in 2024. The company has previously asserted that it is now the most frequently used outlet for podcasts in the U.S.

YouTube has steadily been gaining overall share of viewing via TV sets as more viewers turn to streaming and cut the traditional pay-tv cord, according to Nielsen. Viewing of YouTube programming via a TV set has overtaken mobile and laptop viewing as the most popular form of viewing, a striking turn of events as the company marks its 20th anniversary.

“This milestone underscores how YouTube has come to play an essential role in podcasting for creators and audiences,...

It looks like the truth might be coming out after all. After Elon Musk once made bold claims stating that Donald Trump would disclose the names of celebrities involved in the Epstein Island mess if elected President, the world has been wondering if there would be a follow-up or not. If Donald Trump decides to go ahead and release the documents, it would not only put the careers of many in jeopardy but would also reveal some dark secrets of the industry we couldn’t possibly have known otherwise.

The 47th US President Donald Trump | image: Gage Skidmore, licensed under Cc-by-sa 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Now, the President’s Attorney Journal has spoken up about the possibility of him making the list public. While she didn’t give a concrete answer, she did say that Donald Trump hasn’t been one to back away from the promises he has made.

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YouTube continues to be the dominant player in ad-supported streaming, reporting Q4 advertising revenue of $10.5 billion, up from $9.2 billion a year ago, and surging past $10B in a quarter for the first time.

YouTube reported ad revenue of $8.9 billion in Q3.

The Google-owned video platform is by far the biggest player in ad-supported streaming video, and frankly streaming overall, with the latest Nielsen Gauge report showing that YouTube comprised more than 11 percent of all TV viewing.

According to Google chief business officer Philipp Schindler, the 2024 presidential election was a major driver in ad revenue.

“YouTube advertising revenues was driven by strong spend on US election advertising with combined spend from both parties almost doubling from what we saw in the 2020 elections,” Schindler told Wall Street analysts.

He also noted the platform’s success in attracting podcasters, many of whom publish video versions of their shows on YouTube.

“Creators are...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s long and tumultuous road to Donald Trump’s Cabinet faced its toughest test on Wednesday, when the vaccine conspiracy theorist and former presidential candidate appeared before the Senate Finance Committee to defend his nomination as Health and Human Services secretary.

Once a staunch critic of Trump, Kennedy ran a failed third party bid for the presidency that ended with an endorsement of Trump, and Trump pledging to let Kennedy oversee the health care policies of his administration.

Hhs has a budget of over 1.7 trillion and over 80,000 employees.

Updated, with additional details: One of President Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet picks, Robert Kennedy Jr., repeatedly insisted that he was not “anti-vaccine” at his confirmation hearing to be the next secretary of health and human services.

But during a morning of testimony today before the Senate Finance Committee, to Democrats presented a bevy of Kennedy’s past comments in which he sowed doubt or disparaged Covid shots and other inoculations. They also pressed him on other health claims and attacked him for what they saw as a shifting position on abortion rights.

Sitting behind Kennedy at the hearing was his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, and in the next row was podcast host Megyn Kelly, who repeatedly slammed the Biden administration for its Covid policies.

“News reports have claimed that I am anti-vaccine or anti-industry,” Kennedy told the committee in his opening remarks. “I am neither.”

Just then, he...

Few figures in the gaming industry command as much attention as Todd Howard, the long-time leader behind Bethesda Game Studios. He was a part of some of the studio’s monumental titles like Skyrim and Fallout and his undeniable influence has shaped the gaming world as we know it.

Image Credit: Lex Fridman/YouTube

Jonah Lobe, a character artist who worked on Skyrim and Fallout 3 & 4, recently detailed Howard’s management style. Despite occasional frustration and disagreement, Lobe explained that the team had unshakable confidence in Howard’s decisions. This steadfast belief in their leader’s vision helped create some of the most iconic games in modern gaming history.

Todd Howard’s greatest contribution to Bethesda is with Skyrim Skyrim will always remain a legendary game. | Image Credit: Bethesda Game Studios

Todd Howard’s journey to becoming the face of Bethesda was built on years of hard work and a visionary approach.

In order to find any information on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine policy on his Make America Healthy Again website, you must first scroll through sections asking for donations, official Maha merch, and an ad offering the opportunity to “secure your place” on a tile in a mosaic of Trump and Rfk Jr. shaking hands. Only then, after clicking through eight pages of videos, will you find a video titled “My Take on Vaccines.” The 31-second clip offers a one-sentence explanation, void of details but saying enough to cast...

Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential elections comes with its fair share of headlines. Not only the United States of America but the entire world is talking about the 47th President of the USA and how his time at the Oval Office could affect the country. Despite intense celebrity backing for the Democrats’ Kamala Harris, she fell short in front of Donald Trump’s landslide victory.

Donald Trump delivers his winning speech | Credits: Fox 5 / YouTube

Now, rumors suggest that Donald Trump might be out to expose Tinseltown and its A-listers the moment he steps into his role. How? Well, just like he once stated, he has no problem exposing the list of celebrities who visited the private island of the infamous Jeffrey Epstein. Now, if rumors are to be believed, Donald Trump will not only expose the Epstein list but also the names of celebrities who were a part...

Once something is out in the open, it’s hard to put it back together. And when high-profile figures like Elon Musk and Donald Trump make bold statements that hint at exposing secrets, the consequences can be as explosive as they are uncertain.

In an October discussion with Tucker Carlson, Musk made a striking prediction that’s turned heads. The Tesla CEO claimed that if Trump secures the 2024 presidential win, the much-rumored Epstein client list could finally be exposed.

Donald Trump in the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience | Credits: PowefulJRE/YouTube

Meanwhile, it’s worth noting that Trump has never been shy about his stance on the matter. In a past statement, he made it clear that he would have “no problem” releasing the Epstein client list if given the opportunity.

Can the Alleged Epstein List Surface After Donald Trump’s Win?

After his recent election win, Donald...

The impending election can change a lot of things for America, and amidst all the buzz, it happened! Donald Trump appeared on the Joe Rogan podcast, naturally breaking the internet. This conversation has sparked a whirlwind of reactions, but prior to his visit, some statements were being taken out of context.

Donald Trump in the latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience | Credits: PowefulJRE/YouTube

One notable point of contention is when Rogan referred to Trump as an “existential threat to democracy itself,” in 2022. This phrasing has caught the attention of many, leading to debates about its implications. However, it’s essential to dive deeper and know the full context. What exactly was said, here is the full story.

Did Joe Rogan Call Donald Trump an “Existential Threat to Democracy”?

There always was a lot of chatter about whether Donald Trump would ever make an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience for quite some time.

The latest venture from Memory — the 25 New Face-selected production company of producers Sebastian Pardo and Riel Roch-Decter — has kicked up a bit of mainstream attention this week, with TMZ, People Magazine and Daily Telegraph, among others, covering coded comments by The 1975’s Matty Healy on a certain ex. But the project – the Doomscroll political talk show series/podcast hosted by artist and writer Joshua Citarella and featuring Healy as the latest guest — is not another celebrity chat fest but rather a series of long-form discussions on contemporary politics, culture and theory — “‘Lex Fridman for the […]

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The latest venture from Memory — the 25 New Face-selected production company of producers Sebastian Pardo and Riel Roch-Decter — has kicked up a bit of mainstream attention this week, with TMZ, People Magazine and Daily Telegraph, among others, covering coded comments by The 1975’s Matty Healy on a certain ex. But the project – the Doomscroll political talk show series/podcast hosted by artist and writer Joshua Citarella and featuring Healy as the latest guest — is not another celebrity chat fest but rather a series of long-form discussions on contemporary politics, culture and theory — “‘Lex Fridman for the […]

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Donald Trump has revealed that he is inclined to release the Jeffrey Epstein list if he ever gets a chance to look at it. He shared that Epstein maintained relationships with a lot of people, and some of them visited his island, but he added that he was not one of them. However, Trump also added that releasing the Epstein list is not similar to releasing the documents pertaining to John F. Kennedy’s assassination.

Donald Trump in a still from The Apprentice | Credits: NBC

Interestingly, Trump once maintained close ties with the disgraced financier, who was facing trial for s*x trafficking. Epstein committed suicide in his jail cell in 2019. The former President claimed that he had a fallout with Epstein in 2004, after which he kept his distance from the s*x offender.

Donald Trump Addressed Epstein List During His Recent Interview Donald Trump in a still from The Apprentice...

The list of celebrities that are being named alongside Diddy has been getting longer and longer. The most recent addition to this seems to be Drake. However, for the first time this year, the singer has been put on the right side of the situation. It would seem that the two music moguls have been at odds with each other for many years now, having some very public altercations.

Diddy | Credits: Shamsuddin Muhammad via Wikimedia Commons, Creative Commons Attribution 2.0

There have been several instances where the two have spoken about each other publicly. However, the situation between the two seemed to be so heated that Kanye West once revealed that Jay-Z had to mediate between the two at one of his fashion shows.

Diddy and Drake—A Peculiar Rivalry

In 2014, there were rumors of a heated interaction between Sean “Diddy” Combs and Drake in a Miami nightclub. There were several...

Back in 2023, the news broke that Matthew McConaughey could become part of the ever-expanding "Yellowstone" universe, with the actor said to be eyeing a role in the spin-off series "The Madison." Sadly, McConaughey later dropped out of the project, with "The Madison" now set to be fronted by Kurt Russell and Michelle Pfeiffer. No doubt the legendary stars will be more than capable of carrying the series, but it does seem like a missed opportunity to get McConaughey into a show that seems tailor made to support his Texan charm — especially since it's written by proud Lone Star State scribe Taylor Sheridan.

Alas, it seems for now fans of the "Yellowstone" saga and its spin-offs will be McConaughey-less for the foreseeable future. In the meantime, however, the mothership series itself is gearing up for the launch of what could very well be its final ever episodes, with the long-awaited season...

Mark Cuban always had a knack for innovation, and business came naturally to him. In the midst of these successes and ideas, he also got on board Shark Tank as one of the “Sharks” and gained a huge popularity and fan base. Throughout his stint on the show, Cuban was seen investing in several ventures, and some of these brought in huge returns for him as well.

Mark Cuban via Build Series | Credits: YouTube

However, one his biggest business deals happened outside the show, adding another feather to his business genius.

Mark Cuban’s Landmark Theatres Find New Home With Cohen Media Group

In the year 2018, Mark Cuban made a strategic decision to sell Landmark Theatres to Cohen Media Group, a prominent name in the indie film scene. Landmark, known for its focus on showcasing independent and specialty films, operated 56 theaters across 27 major markets, including popular locations in Los Angeles and New York City.

Podcast host and UFC commentator Joe Rogan has not officially endorsed a candidate in the upcoming US elections. However, his earlier support for a candidate in the presidential race surprised many of his fans. Rogan shared that he was a fan of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has since suspended his campaign and endorsed Donald Trump.

Joe Rogan in his podcast The Joe Rogan Experience | Credits: PowerfulJRE/YouTube

According to Rogan, both the Democrats and Republicans were equally guilty of gaslighting, manipulating, and promoting narratives for their gains. Rogan felt that Kennedy Jr. was a legitimate guy, who was more reasonable and intelligent. Both personalities shared some common controversial beliefs, like their criticism of Covid-19 vaccines.

Joe Rogan Was In Favor Of An Independent Candidate Over Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the documentary Four Died Trying | Credits: The Press & The Public Project

The Joe Rogan...

Podcaster Joe Rogan declared on social media that he did not intend to endorse independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience.

On August 8, Rogan said on his podcast that politicians on the left and right “gaslight” and “manipulate” people. He also said politicians on both sides “promote narratives” before adding that “the only one not doing that is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.”

Rogan then admitted that he is “a fan” of the independent presidential candidate. “He’s the only one that makes sense to me,” the podcaster asserted. “He’s the only one that doesn’t attack people; he attacks actions and ideas, but he’s much more reasonable and intelligent. I mean, the guy was an environmental attorney and cleaned up the East River. He’s – he’s a legitimate guy.”

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Kanye West is often synonymous with controversy when it comes to the way he stirs the pot. Recently, he opened up about the reason why he sent out an Antisemitic tweet back in 2022. So, what did he have to say about the events leading up to it?

Kanye West Is As Controversial As They Come

There are few names in the world today that inspire admiration, envy, and hate, depending on who you ask. When speaking of Kanye West, he is exactly this sort of polarizing figure. People either love him or hate him, and there is very little in between.

No matter where Kanye goes or what he does, he is that eccentric type of personality who never backs down from stirring the pot. Since becoming a father, his edge has softened a little compared to years ago. However, there’s no question that controversy continues to follow him wherever he goes.

Ivanka Trump, the daughter of the former president, has officially spoken up about her father’s conviction in the New York hush money trial on May 30.

On July 2, Ivanka talked about the conviction during an interview with Russian-American computer scientist Lex Fridman on his podcast.

Fridman asked the former president’s daughter what it is like for her to see her father “going through” such legal turmoil.

“On a human level, it’s my father, and I love him very much, so it’s painful to experience,” she said. “But ultimately, I wish it didn’t have to be this way.

“I like it that underneath all of this, ‘I love my father’ is the thing that you lead with,” Fridman noted. “And that’s so true, it is – it is family.”

“And I hope amidst all this turmoil, love is the thing that wins,” he added.

“It usually does,...

The fallout from Bethesda’s approach to mods continues as Starfield‘s recent mod controversies echo the unfulfilled promises from Fallout 76. In the 2018 reveal of the latter, Todd Howard promised future mod support and said that the studio was committed to the modding community.

Despite reassurances over the years, official mod support never materialized. And recent statements from have confirmed it won’t happen due to concerns over game integrity and balance.

Howard’s Promise of Mods for Fallout Howard talks Starfield on the Lex Fridman podcast. | via LexFridman on YouTube

In 2018, the company revealed Fallout 76, and Todd Howard promised mod support for the game, though he said it would be post-launch.

We love mods. And so we are 100 percent committed to doing that in Fallout 76 as well.

Years passed with little to no progress, and in 2024, Bethesda confirmed that official mod support for 76 “won’t happen.” In a recent interview with Windows Central,...

The Indiana Jones game has been highly awaited by fans. And Bethesda’s Todd Howard is bringing it to us sometime in 2024. Howard has promised a new setting and adventure for Indiana Jones in this new game, with teasers hinting at places like Vatican City, Egypt, and Peru.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is being developed by MachineGames and will be published by Bethesda. The game was announced a few years back in 2021 but is now slated for a 2024 release.

Todd Howard’s Dream of Working on an Indiana Jones Project Todd Howard on the Lex Fridman Podcast.

In an appearance on Lex Fridman’s podcast, Todd Howard talked about how the Indiana Jones project came to be at Bethesda.

He talked about how Raiders of the Lost Ark was his favorite movie of all time and how making an Indiana Jones game was part of his “bucket list.

Filmmaker Michael Zaiko Hall knew he was courting controversy when he cast Kevin Spacey as the lead in his thriller Peter Five Eight. Now, as the film is becoming available via various streaming services, the director is vehemently defending the decision to cast the two-time Oscar winner, citing the actor’s “rare talent.”

The film is Spacey’s first lead role since being acquitted of nine charges of sexual misconduct brought against him in a London trial in 2023. In May, a Channel 4 documentary titled Spacey Unmasked aired in which the testimonies of another 10 men, not involved with the trial, were featured. Their allegations include that Spacey pushed his groin into the face of an Old Vic worker while serving as the London venue’s director and that he masturbated in front of an aspiring actor as they watched Saving Private Ryan in a public theater. Spacey has vehemently denied the claims,...

When speaking about The Elder Scrolls franchise, two games that can’t be left out of the conversation are Oblivion and Morrowind. Both have set the standard for a good Elder Scrolls game and are counted among some of the best RPGs ever.

The two may have a dedicated fanbase that can wax poetic about everything great in the games and how one built off the other, but there are some clear distinctions between the titles. One of these is the formula they use, and why Todd Howard felt it could be used only once till now.

Oblivion’s Narrative Formula Is Unlike Any Other Elder Scrolls Installment Oblivion‘s story structure is unique in the franchise.

A lot of fantasy RPG titles follow the ‘Chosen One’ narrative. The player is a special individual blessed with unique powers or limitless potential to transcend everyone else within the game world. The...

Having been found not guilty after standing trial for sex offenses, actor Kevin Spacey is working on a comeback, signing on to star in multiple movies, doing convention appearances, and sitting down for interviews – including one for the Lex Fridman podcast. During his conversation with Fridman, Spacey was asked what it was like to work on director David Fincher’s 1995 film Seven – or Se7en, if you prefer – in which he played the serial killer known only as John Doe. Spacey’s answer gives an interesting look into the making of a film that many consider to be a classic.

Spacey confirmed to Fridman that he did not originally get the part of John Doe. Someone else was cast in the role… then, soon after filming began, Spacey got a call telling him that Fincher had fired the actor who had been cast and wanted Spacey to report to set. So he did.

There are tons of games in development that are on the list of most hyped titles, and The Elder Scrolls 6 has been at the top for quite some time now. Originally revealed way back in 2018 at E3. The Elder Scrolls 6 is Bethesda’s next big thing.

While Bethesda’s last project, Starfield, didn’t exactly shatter any records, the studio thinks The Elder Scrolls 6 will completely redefine the RPG genre. Even the game’s director, Todd Howard, believes the upcoming Elder Scrolls title will be something players will play for decades.

Todd Howard Shares Explains Bethesda’s Approach to The Elder Scroll 6 Game Todd Howard talks about The Elder Scrolls 6 | Steam

It’s been well over a decade since the release of Skyrim, the biggest title in The Elder Scrolls series, so it’s no surprise that players are excited to see what Bethesda plans for the sequel. There is...

Almost a year before Starfield‘s release, Todd Howard talked about the decision to sacrifice certain graphical aspects in a game, including a 60 Fps experience, for player agency. And a year later, Starfield launched with a 30 Fps cap on Xbox consoles. It has been eight months since the game’s release, and while the game enjoyed all the hype around its release, this decision came under scrutiny.

Ever since the game was announced at the Xbox Showcase, there were constant discussions about Bethesda’s decision to cap the game at 30 Fps. The creative choice made by the developers sparked a lot of controversial debates.

Todd Howard Talked About a Key Idea in Bethesda’s Game Development

Todd Howard Talks About The Decision to Lock Games Such as Starfield to 60 Fps | Microsoft

In an interview with Lex Fridman, Todd Howard emphasized the importance of player agency and experience over graphic fidelity and speed.

Elon Musk is a businessman but still finds time to pick up a controller and slay digital enemies in tough video games like Elden Ring and Diablo 4. Gaming is an expensive but effective form of therapy that can put the mind at ease and increase productivity at an exponential rate.

Sometimes it is a good idea to forget real-life problems and jump into another world for a few hours and let the inner child take over. Musk has a lot of things on his mind but finds solace and comfort in games that require coordination and critical thinking.

Elden Ring and Diablo 4 Are Elon Musk’s Comfort Games Elon Musk enjoys killing demons in video games like Diablo 4.

It can be wholesome to see a person with a high profile like the CEO of Tesla pass the time like regular folk through playing video games. The businessman was invited as...

The wait for Bethesda’s highly-anticipated The Elder Scrolls 6 has ramped up, now that the expansive RPG is in active development after the release of Starfield last year.

The upcoming entry in the Elder Scrolls franchise was revealed back in E3 2018, but at the time, the game was only in pre-production. While a firm release date is still a ways off, director Todd Howard has spoken about the team’s dedication to crafting a truly exceptional experience that befits the Elder Scrolls name.

Howard Has A “Vague Idea” Of Elder Scrolls 6‘s Release Date It’s quality over quick turnarounds for Bethesda.

In a YouTube interview with Lex Fridman, Bethesda head honcho Todd Howard dished some info on when the long-awaited TES6 may hit store shelves:

I have a vague idea. I wish it was soon. We want it out, too, and I wish they didn’t take as long as they did,...

Welcome to our rundown of the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week.

We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.

And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.

We’re not sure what’s up with 2024, but many of the top videos on our latest Weekly Brand Report seem to have a vaguely apocalyptic flavor to them. This week’s report welcomes MrBeast back to the #1 spot with a video done in his new, slower style (more on that: we broke down the difference in # of editing cuts between an old MrBeast...

Exclusive: Foundation Media Partners has secured the exclusive life and book rights of the FBI, Secret Service, and U.S. Marshals’ most-wanted con man Matthew Cox. The company will immediately begin developing both scripted and non-scripted limited series around Cox’s life and infamous exploits, as a mortgage fraudster who stole more than $50 million, beginning in the early 2000s.

Formerly a licensed mortgage broker and brokerage business owner, as well as an admitted scammer, fraudster, and con man, Cox’s criminal case received national media attention after he used forgeries, combined with stolen and synthetic identities, to bilk America’s largest banks out of an estimated $55 million. Despite numerous encounters with bank security, state and federal authorities, Cox narrowly evaded capture for nearly a decade. Eventually, he topped the Secret Service’s most wanted list, and led the U.S. Marshals, FBI, and the Secret Service on a three-year chase,...

Donald Trump‘s eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, faced a barrage of criticism on social media after she shared a clip of her husband Jared Kushner‘s 2023 October interview with podcaster Lex Fridman, where Kushner emphasized the need to try different paths when faced with challenges.

Kushner said, “I just think it’s just something where, if you want to accomplish something, you know, a lot of people, I hear, complain about what other people do or why it’s hard, or why it’s impossible.”

While Kushner acknowledged that he has been blessed throughout his life, he maintained that when he encountered challenges or goals, he would just focus and say, ‘What can I do?’…It’s just, if you want to accomplish something, you just have to go for it.”

On January 7, Ivanka posted a clip of the interview with a link to the full video, and gushed, “I...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. once again spread unfounded claims regarding the Covid-19 and the vaccine.

“So you have gained notoriety for your skepticism about vaccines,” CNN anchor Kasie Hunt told Kennedy during a recent interview.

“And over the summer, in an interview, you said, quote, ‘There’s no vaccine that is, you know, safe and effective.’ Do you still believe that?” she asked.

“I never said –,” Kennedy stated before Hunt cut him off.

“So, stop me, we have the clip. Please play the clip,” Hunt declared.

“Play the whole clip,” Kennedy requested.

Hunt then played the clip of him and Lex Fridman talking during a recorded interview on July 5.

Fridman and Kennedy discussed that the media has been slamming Rfk Jr. for being anti-vaccine. Kennedy then claimed that he is not anti-vaccine but is instead “pro-safe vaccine.”

“Difficult question. Can you name any vaccines that you think are good?” Fridman asked.

Taylor Swift is celebrating her newfound status as Spotify’s Global Top Artist with a surprise of her own: The massively popular singer-songwriter has just officially released the previously hard-to-find fan favorite song “You’re Losing Me.”

The song, now widely available on streaming services, is the latest of Swift’s “from the vault” releases – tracks that didn’t make her official studio albums. “You’re Losing Me,” which Swift co-wrote with producer Jack Antonoff, was initially released last May only on the “Late Night Edition” CD of Swift’s 2022 album Midnights and in a digital version exclusively at her web store.

This morning, Swift posted on X/Twitter, “Um ok this is unreal?? I just wanted to say to anyone who listened to my music this year, anywhere in the world, thank you. Getting named Spotify’s Global Top Artist in 2023 is truly the best birthday/holiday gift you could’ve given me.

Welcome to our rundown of the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week.

We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.

And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.

The Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report is back, and this time, someone other than MrBeast is sitting in the top spot. But Jimmy Donaldson‘s fans need not worry, because he’s only dropped to second place.

Read on to hear about DeLoreans, cast saws, and all the other odd items that factored into this week’s most-watched branded YouTube videos.

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Spotify is piloting a groundbreaking feature powered by AI that translates podcasts into additional languages—all in the podcaster’s voice. As part of the pilot, Spotify worked closely with podcasters Dax Shepard, Monica Padman, Lex Fridman, Bill Simmons, and Steven Bartlett to generate AI-powered voice translations in other languages. These include Spanish, French, and German, for a select number of catalogue episodes and future episode releases.

San Francisco, Aug 15 (Ians) As the suspense over Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg’s cage fight remains, the Tesla CEO on Tuesday said he planned to show up unannounced at Meta CEO’s home to fight.

However, a spokesperson for Zuckerberg at Meta said in a statement that the boss is currently travelling and isn’t in Palo Alto, California.

“Also, Zuckerberg takes this sport seriously and isn’t going to fight someone who randomly shows up at his house,” the spokesperson added.

Musk reacted: “There was some hasty bag packing at the Zuckerberg residence today!”

Despite Musk’s repeated comments, Zuckerberg has said that he is not serious and “it’s time to move on”.

“For the Tesla Fsd test drive in Palo Alto tonight, I will ask the car to drive to @finkd’s house. Will also test the latest X livestream video, so you can monitor our adventure in real-time,...

San Francisco, Aug 14 (Ians) Amid the upcoming cage match’s comments, X owner Elon Musk on Monday mocked Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg by calling him “chicken”.When an X user posted Zuckerberg’s statement that Musk “isn’t serious” about the cage match and “it’s time to move on”, the tech billionaire replied: “Zuck is a chicken.”

In response to another post that mentioned that Zuckerberg was trying to chicken out, Musk said: “He can’t eat at chic fil a because that would be cannibalism Can’t wait to bang on his door tomorrow.”

On Sunday, Musk posted a chat with Zuckerberg on X, saying he will be in Palo Alto (California) on Monday and offered to fight on Zuckerberg’s “Octagon”.

Zuckerberg apparently messaged Musk: “If you still want to do a real Mma fight, then you should train on your own and let me...

Elon Musk is firing back at Mark Zuckerberg after the Meta founder called to “move on” from the fight with the X/Twitter owner.

Musk and Zuckerberg had agreed to a match that would be streamed on their respective social media platforms but no date was ever agreed on by the billionaires. Tired of waiting, Zuckerberg released a statement saying it was time to forget about their caged fight.

Following Zuckerberg’s statement, Musk has taken to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, to throw some jabs at his opponent.

“Zuck is a chicken,” Musk posted.

In another post where an X user suggested Zuckerberg was “trying to chicken out” in the fight versus Musk, the latter replied, “He can’t eat at chic fil a because that would be cannibalism.”

Replying to another user Musk added, “Can’t wait to bang on his door tomorrow.”

Zuckerberg...

San Francisco, Aug 13 (Ians) Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg on Sunday traded barbs at each other before their upcoming cage fight at an epic location in Italy, with the Tesla CEO challenging Meta Founder to fight in his backyard on Monday. Musk posted a chat with Zuckerberg on X (formerly Twitter), saying he will be in Palo Alto (California) on Monday and offered to fight on Zuckerberg’s “Octagon”.

Zuckerberg apparently messaged Musk: “If you still want to do a real Mma fight, then you should train on your own and let me know when you’re ready to compete”.

“I don’t want to keep hyping something that will never happen, so you should either decide you’re going to do this and do it soon, or we should move on,” Zuckerberg said.

Musk replied: “1 have not been practicing much, apart from a brief bout with Lex Fridman today.

Mark Zuckerberg is a billionaire, and billionaires have their hobbies. That’s probably why the public was not particularly surprised — if nonetheless amused — to see viral images of the Facebook founder zipping around bodies of water on a hydrofoil or electric surfboard, sometimes wearing a ludicrous amount of sunscreen. It’s exactly what a wealthy geek should be doing in his leisure time.

But that was years ago. In 2023, Zuckerberg began making decidedly different headlines with a new pastime: Brazilian jiujitsu. Competing in his first tournament in the Silicon Valley town of Woodside,...

San Francisco, July 14 (Ians) American YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul has given Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg a $100 million offer to take their much-anticipated cage fight to the Middle East and donate all proceeds to charity.

“I have a $100 million offer for Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to take this fight to the Middle East, to promote it, to put it on for charity,” Paul announced during an episode of his podcast.

“(I) can guarantee $100 million to charity. We wanna get involved and help make this a reality,” he added.

During his podcast, Paul couldn’t help but take shots at UFC president Dana White, who has allegedly been in contact with both Musk and Zuckerberg about a possible match, reports Dexetro.

“It’s the biggest sporting event ever, and that’s why I think there should be people who want this sport to...

San Francisco, July 6 (Ians) After Meta launched Twitter-rival ‘Threads’, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter-owner Elon Musk have started an online battle before their anticipated cage fight — dubbed as the fight of the century.

Meta launched its ‘Threads’ application on Wednesday for Android and iOS users in 100 countries, which aims to challenge Twitter.

In response to a query posted by mixed martial artist Mike Davis on ‘Threads’, Zuckerberg said that he thinks there should be a public conversations app with more than one billion users on it.

“Twitter has had the opportunity to do this but hasn’t nailed it. Hopefully we will,” he added.

To this, Instagram head Adam Mosseri said,” Whoa whoa whoa whoa. let’s get through week one first…”

When another mixed martial artist Max Holloway posted, “Glad to be here. They both op to be honest.”

“I suppose we do have multiple combatants in the arena,...

San Francisco, July 3 (Ians) Micro-blogging platform Twitter will soon allow users to post over 3-hour long videos.

When Twitter-owner Elon Musk responded to the American comedian and podcaster Theo Von’s tweet, “Comedy is legal on this platform!”

Lex Fridman, host of the famous Lex Fridman Podcast and who recently posted a video of him training jiu jitsu with Musk, commented, “Nice. It would be great to be able to upload 3+ hour podcast videos, with timestamps/chapters. Ps: Theo is awesome.”

“Coming,” Musk replied.

“Thanks Elon! Let me know when you’re ready to bring podcasts to twitter. happy to help,” Von added.

Several users expressed their thoughts on Twitter-owner’s post.

While one user said, “Meme editor. Elon. Cmon. give us give us,” another commented, “Can you make the uploading time faster….I be trying to upload a 5 mins video and it still takes like 10 mins to post.”

In May,...

San Francisco, June 30 (Ians) Dubbed as the fight of the century, the anticipated showdown between Twitter-owner Elon Musk and Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg could take place at the Colosseum in Rome.

In a tweet on Friday, Musk said: “Some chance fight happens in Colosseum… Need to work on my endurance… What we do in life, echoes in eternity.”

Several users expressed their thoughts on Musk’s post.

While one user said, “I’ve never bet before on any sport, but this time I definitely will”, another commented, “Twitter v Meta: Match of the Century”.

The talk of the fight all started when Musk replied to a tweet about the news that Meta was releasing a Twitter competitor.

“I’m sure Earth can’t wait to be exclusively under Zuck’s thumb with no other options. At least it will be ‘sane’. Was worried there for a moment.

San Francisco, June 28 (Ians) After Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Twitter-owner Elon Musk has also undergone training in jiu jitsu for their anticipated showdown.

Lex Fridman, host of the famous Lex Fridman Podcast, posted a video of him training with Musk.

“I did an impromptu training session with @elonmusk for a few hours yesterday. I’m extremely impressed with his strength, power, and skill, on the feet and on the ground,” Fridman said.

“It’s really inspiring to see Elon and Mark doing martial arts, but I think the world is served far better if they train martial arts but not fight in the cage. That said, as Elon says, the most entertaining outcome is the most likely.”

“That was fun!” the Twitter-owner replied.

On Sunday, Fridman had posted a video of him training with Zuckerberg and expressed his interest in training with Musk.

When Canadian actor and...

San Francisco, June 26 (Ians) Dubbed as the fight of the century, the anticipated showdown between Twitter-owner Elon Musk and Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg could still happen, in jiu jitsu style.

Musk had earlier tweeted that he would be “up for a cage match” with Zuckerberg, to which the latter posted a screenshot of the Tesla CEO’s tweet with the caption “send me location”.

Last week, in a series of tweets, Elon Musk’s mother Maye said that it is a “great relief” that “the fight has now been cancelled”.

But on Sunday, Lex Fridman, host of the famous Lex Fridman Podcast, posted a video of him training jiu jitsu with Zuckerberg.

“I look forward to training with @elonmusk as well. It’s inspiring to see both Elon and Mark taking on the martial arts journey,” he said in an indication that the fight between Musk and Zuckerberg might still happen.

New Delhi, June 23 (Ians) Dubbed as the fight of the century, the anticipated showdown between Elon Musk and Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apparently been cancelled, the Tesla CEO’s mother Maye Musk said on Friday.

Musk earlier tweeted that he would be “up for a cage match” with Zuckerberg, to which Meta founder posted a screenshot of Musk’s tweet with the caption “send me location”.

Controversial online influencer Andrew Tate had offered to train Musk, seeking revenge against Meta for banning him from their platforms.

In a series of tweets, Maye Musk said that it is a “great relief” that “the fight has now been cancelled”.

“Actually, I cancelled the fight. I haven’t told them yet. But I will continue to say the fight is cancelled, just in case,” she further posted.

Lex Fridman, the host of the famous Lex Fridman Podcast, said, “A jiu jitsu...

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