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Nikkei Asia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Nikkei Asia
China embraces US YouTubers in push to enhance soft power
U.S. YouTuber Darren Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed, is seen during a boat trip in Hong Kong on April 4, © Reuters WATARU SUZUKI SHANGHAI -- American YouTube sensation MrBeast has become the latest internet celebrity to enter China's competitive social media landscape, fueling growth opportunities for Chinese companies and a government seeking to tap into his vast fan base. China's internet censors block such global platforms as YouTube and X, so foreigners who establish a presence on Chinese platforms gain access to the country's 1.1 billion internet users.
Fox Sports
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
YouTube Star IShowSpeed to Rep MLS in All-Star Skills Challenge
The stars will be out for the 2025 MLS All-Star Skills Challenge, and that includes content creators. MLS announced on Thursday that YouTube star and media personality IShowSpeed will participate in the All-Star Skills Challenge, which is on Tuesday, July 22 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. IShowSpeed, whose official name is Darren Watkins Jr., rose to fame as a teenager, primarily producing soccer-related content and live-streaming. Watkins, 20, has 42.5 million YouTube subscribers. IShowSpeed won the Streamer of the Year and Best International Streamer awards at the 2024 Streamer Awards. As for the All-Star Game (Wednesday, July 23), Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano provided an honest answer on whether he wants his stars, Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba, to compete in the spectacle. "The players are called up, I would like them to be able to rest, but that is not my decision," Mascherano said on Friday, according to ESPN. "I know how important the All Star [Game] is, and as far as I know there is no decision from the club, everything is as normal." Messi and Alba, who were previously teammates at Barcelona in La Liga, are each in their third seasons at Inter Miami. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience MLS recommended Item 1 of 1 Get more from the MLS Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Bloomberg
10-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Bloomberg
YouTube Star IShowSpeed Woos US Consumers With Futuristic China Tech
American streamer IShowSpeed's visit to China has sparked widespread curiosity among fans about cutting-edge advancements in Chinese technology, as products from Huawei Technologies Co. and BYD Co. are put in the spotlight. IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., live-streams regularly to his 38.4 million YouTube subscribers, often for hours at a time. Known for his comedic and dramatic personality, the 20-year-old streamer shares unique and daredevil experiences while traveling around the world, often surrounded by fans and onlookers.
