"Godless whores,"an AI Rant and a $120M BuzzFeed deal

Jack Antonoff's viral AI rant, Byron Allen's BuzzFeed buy, Robert Downey Jr. on influencers, and how VidCon 2026 quietly rebuilt itself around creator businesses.

May 14, 2026

Jack Antonoff Calls Musicians Who Use AI “Godless Whores” in Instagram Post

Jack Antonoff has a name for musicians who use artificial intelligence to make art, and he is not softening it for anyone. The 13-time Grammy winner and Bleachers frontman posted a journal entry to…

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The Secret Irony of Robert Downey Jr.’s Rant Against Influencer ‘Hucksters’

Hollywood royalty Robert Downey Jr. sparks a massive industry debate after trashing the digital creator economy.

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Byron Allen Buys BuzzFeed in $120 Million Deal

Byron Allen will acquire 52% of BuzzFeed for $120 million and take over as CEO. Founder Jonah Peretti will transition to president of BuzzFeed AI.

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Madonna to Premiere ‘Confessions II’ Visual Film at Tribeca Festival

Madonna will debut a 10-minute visual film built around the first six tracks of “Confessions II” at Tribeca Festival on June 5, followed by a Jimmy Fallon Q&A.

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The Trisha Paradox: How a “Chaos Queen” Became Hollywood’s Most In-Demand Cameo

Trisha Paytas, once the internet’s most controversial creator, is making a high-stakes pivot to Hollywood snd the Hitbatchi Grill.

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YouTube to Unveil First-Ever Creator Shows Slate at Brandcast 2026

YouTube is launching its first-ever slate of Creator Shows at Brandcast 2026, giving brands exclusive sponsorship access to creator-led programming before it premieres.

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The Internet is Outgrowing James Charles: Inside the Spirit Airlines Rant Disaster

James Charles is facing online backlash again after a former Spirit airlines employee reached out for help.

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At VidCon 2026, Creators Are Being Treated Like Small Companies

VidCon released its 2026 lineup Thursday, and the speaker list reads like an industry conference. Twitch CEO Dan Clancy, Pinterest’s Malik Ducard, Tubi’s Rich Bloom, executives from Snap and Spotify.

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Attempted Murder Charge Filed Against Controversial Streamer ‘Chud the Builder’

A shooting in Millennium Plaza outside the Montgomery County Courthouse has resulted in multiple felony charges, including attempted murder.

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