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Cosmopolitan
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
All the Kai Cenat 2025 Streamer University Controversy, Explained
It was nothing if not ambitious. Last weekend, Kai Cenat, one of the world's top Twitch streamers, took over a college campus in Akron to host 'Streamer University,' a four-day program that drew 120 students and 17 professors. All food/lodging expenses were covered by Kai, and each student was gifted a T-Mobile phone from which they could livestream their entire experience. Like real school, students could partake in semi-serious classes to prime themselves for virality (like 'Monetization for Dummies' and 'Defense Against Hating'). Also like real school, there was real drama, which is inevitable when you put a large number of young people in close quarters for an extended period of time (see: Love Island, any season). But unlike real college, the Streamer University students were fame-hungry and surveilled by hundreds of thousands of Twitch users 24/7. Thanks to that, we got a handful of meme-worthy moments, plus highly entertaining evidence that the creator economy is alive and well. So alive and well, in fact, that these participants were willing to commit to 96 hours of live-streamed dormitory life to succeed within it. Plus, the University of Akron was willing to loan their campus to a 23-year-old Twitch star to host this action. 'Our team is committed to helping the greater Akron community and beyond take advantage of all UA has to offer by hosting successful events on our campus,' said Brandon Alexander, the University of Akron's director of conference and events services. 'As we establish campus as an incredible option for large-scale conferences, it only serves to benefit the region.' Now you may ask–who had the time to keep up with a round-the-clock production like Streamer University? And I have the same question. But I've made it my mission to figure out exactly how this whole Kai Cenat fest went down. So let's run back the most notable moments that transpired at the most-discussed fake college around. From a viewership standpoint, SU was a success. According to Cenat's team, it garnered over 23 million total hours watched. The most-viewed participants included Kai (obviously), his Twitch stream regular/right-hand man, Ray, and the influencer India Love, who you might remember from her popular presence on Tumblr in the early 2010s. (We love cross-platform success.) In potentially less exciting news, the university's top-viewed channel belonged to 'professor' DDG, who was also named the weekend's MVP. Earlier this month, DDG's ex, Halle Bailey, received a temporary restraining order against DDG, alleging abuse, so the decision to name him SU's MVP was a divisive one. Kai made the initial call for Streamer University applicants earlier this month via a very Harry Potter-inspired trailer. We were finally able to meet the inaugural class of 120 creators selected during an hour-long meet-and-greet video, which you can watch on YouTube (should you have time to spare). Here's a rundown of the weekend's top ten performers: Is the route to online success predictable enough to build a curriculum around? The school's class offerings would indicate that. Students could take courses taught by 'professors' (aka popular influencers like Duke Dennis and cookingwithkya) on the following need-to-know influencing concepts: SU was not without its hiccups. Before classes kicked off, controversy began to brew about admissions. The streamer Malik Richh hopped online to accuse Kai of favoritism, saying that he had a bias for close friends and established creators during the student selection process. Some of the program's female participants were also subject to misogynistic claims from social media commentators, insinuating that their admission was based on looks alone. Despite that noise, SU was truly a win for the girls involved, with streamers like Primate Paige and Daejorno sharing their accounts' significant growth after the program. Throughout the weekend, physical altercations also arose, a dorm room was trashed, and one student was even sent to the hospital after getting injured during a water gun battle. In another highly-discussed moment, Drake's number was leaked during a livestreamed FaceTime call with one of the students, Tylil. He revealed the rapper's number to his audience by turning his phone toward the camera, which Drake took fairly well, telling him, 'You definitely leaked my number. Don't worry, I can get a new number tomorrow. It's a blessing in disguise anyway.' The rapper also sent in a congratulations message for graduates, which was shown during the commencement ceremony. So that's what you missed on Glee. It's unlikely that everyone who's graduated from Streamer University can or will replicate Kai's unique success. This man has had stars like Tyla, SZA, Benny Blanco, and Kevin Hart join his streams and has (inadvertently) caused a full-blown riot on the streets of New York City. But if anything, the fanfare and intrigue around this past weekend's livestreamed programming is pretty indicative that we've entered a new chapter of online influencing. One in which authentic, no-holds-barred access to creators might take precedence over carefully edited content. Kai implied that platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime were interested in buying the streaming rights for "Streamer University," but justified his decision to keep the operation independent on Twitch, with a strong message for creators. During a post-university stream, he said: "With an idea like this original, you gotta keep it where it's at. I want y'all to learn something, bro. [Your] channels, and who you are as a person… This [your] idea, this is [your] stuff. Treat your platform as you would treat other platforms."
CBS News
3 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Baby bison born at South Park Game Preserve
A new bison has been born at the South Park Game Preserve. The Friends of the South Park Buffalo Preserve, a Facebook page that provides frequent updates on the bison that call the park home, introduced followers to Kai on Tuesday. "After a long wait this Spring, we had an eye on last year's moms Lily and Rosie to deliver a Buffalo baby or two this year! And so today, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - early this morning, our girl Lily came through and delivered our first baby this year!" the group wrote on Facebook. (Photo: Friends of the South Park Buffalo Preserve/Facebook) The Friends of the South Park Buffalo Preserve said the name Kai means "balance and harmony." It's the preserve's first red dog of the season after one female had a stillbirth and another appeared to have a miscarriage. In April, an Allegheny County spokesperson told KDKA-TV that they've elevated concerns about stillbirths and miscarriages in the bison herd to the United States Department of Agriculture. Allegheny County says bison have lived in South Park since 1927. Parkgoers can visit the herd from 7 a.m. to dusk. On Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m., the bison caretaker hosts a public feeding. The county says more than 60 million bison once roamed North America, but by 1889, only a few hundred wild bison remained. Since the early 20th century, there have been nationwide efforts to restore their population.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Baby buffalo born at South Park Game Preserve
The South Park Game Preserve has welcomed its first baby buffalo of the year. Kai was born to parents Lily and Big Head. The preserve is expecting another baby to be born this year, as well. 'Stop by and say hello to Buffalo baby Kai and congratulate mom Lily and sister Takoda! And we'll keep an eye on supermom Rosie with our fingers crossed. The Buffalo are in the Sesqui Field so hopefully you can catch the family at the top near Sesqui Drive. Always the best place to see the Buffalo family!' the preserve said in a Facebook post. The South Park preserve now has 12 buffalo. Download the FREE WPXI News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Channel 11 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch WPXI NOW
Pink Villa
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Teogonia Episode 8: Kai Faces Divine Crest Macaques—Recap, Release Date, Where To Stream And More
In 'Truthseeker,' Kai awakens after defeating the Org Rigdaros and part ways with Porek's group, returning to Uzelle where he learns Jose collapsed from a curse. Upon arriving in Lag village, he finds it heavily damaged by a Macaque raid. Vezin assigns him and Nada to remove curses afflicting Jose and Olha. After purging Olha's curse, Nada reveals his goal of appointing Kai as a new god for humanity. Kai refuses, prompting Nada to stab him after completing Jose's ritual in Eda village. Expected plot in Teogonia Episode 8 Following Nada's attack, Teogonia Episode 8 will begin with Kai critically injured. As he drifts in and out of consciousness, Kai hears a hidden truth. Meanwhile, a group of Divine Crest-bearing Macaques will appear, forcing Kai and Nada into combat. Despite his wounds, Kai will fight to uphold his principles and fulfill his role as a god. Meanwhile, the Lag village endures another Macaque assault. Amid the chaos, Gandal will act on his own, introducing another unpredictable turn to the unfolding conflict. Teogonia Episode 8: Release date and where to stream Teogonia Episode 8, titled 'To Ispi Rio,' is set to premiere at 1:00 am JST on May 31, 2025, in Japan. Although this is the official domestic broadcast time, viewers in other countries may gain access earlier depending on their time zones, potentially on May 30. Japanese fans can watch it on Tokyo MX, Sun TV, and BS11, with exclusive online streaming available via ABEMA. Japanese pay-per-view services include d-anime Store, DMM TV, Hulu, Lemino, and Prime Video. The global release of Teogonia Episode 8 will be handled by Crunchyroll. For more updates from the anime, keep an eye on Pinkvilla.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Actress Naomi Watts shares relatable parenting post as she spends time with her two teen kids Sasha, 17, and Kai, 16
Naomi Watts proved on Tuesday she is just like every other mother when she shared a very relatable parenting post while spending time with her children Sasha and Kai. The British-Australian actress, 56, who shares her teenagers with ex partner Liev Schreiber, posted the heartwarming photo of the kids to her Instagram. In the snap, the King Kong star said she was 'happy' as she showed her son and daughter getting along and talking to one another during a family stroll. The image was taken by Naomi, who hung back while Sasha, 17, and Kai, 16, walked ahead of her down the street, seemingly engrossed in a conversation. 'Nothing makes me happier than when they talk to each other,' Naomi captioned the photo. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The outing came after Naomi and her ex Liev, 57, reunited this week to celebrate their son Sasha's milestone prom night in America. The former couple, known for their amicable co-parenting, were all smiles as they proudly posed alongside Sasha in pictures shared to social media. Sasha looked dashing in a classic tuxedo, flanked by his proud parents who beamed with joy as they captured the special occasion. Naomi kept things effortlessly elegant in a tailored black blazer, while Liev matched the formal vibe with a black tee and warm grin. Another heartwarming photo captured Naomi and Sasha out celebrating at a restaurant with her daughter Kai, which she captioned: 'Dinner with my teens.' Earlier this month, the Mulholland Drive star also shared never-before-seen photos of Sasha and Kai on Mother's Day. 'My heart is so full. Thank you Sasha and Kai for giving me motherhood,' she said. Naomi went on to also thank her current husband Billy Crudup for organising the family day: 'And to Billy for the most wonderful day. Feeling so grateful.' Kai came out publicly as transgender in 2025 on Instagram after making her runway debut for Valentino during Paris Fashion Week in March. 'I'm so eternally grateful that I'm so supported as a young transgender girl,' the up-and-coming model and activist wrote. 'But there are so many boys and girls like me who can't say they have the same blessing. 'Our job is to stand up and support those young beautiful lives, and the @aliforneycenter is helping us to do so.' The Ali Forney Center is a New York City non-profit which provides shelter and healthcare services to LGBTQIA+ youth experiencing homelessness.
