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Ray William Johnson settles Jukin Media lawsuit

After 48 hours in court, his legal team bowed out.

On Mar 4, 2016 by [email protected]

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YouTube star Ray William Johnson wins game-changing fair use lawsuit

Court sides with Ray William Johnson in fair use suit vs. Jukin Media.

On Oct 19, 2015 by [email protected]

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On YouTube, a new claim of plagiarism falls flat

Sometimes it's just two people using the same tired jokes without malice—or humor.

On Mar 12, 2015 by Rae Votta

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YouTuber Ray William Johnson is back with ‘How to Get a Date’

Think you know how to snag a date? Watch this first.

On Feb 13, 2015 by [email protected]

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Robby Motz talks about trying to fill Ray William Johnson’s =3 shoes

Many fans doubted that anyone on YouTube could fill RWJ's shoes. Turns out, they were right—no one already on the platform could.

On Jul 22, 2014 by Carly Lanning

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‘Breaking Bad’ and YouTube stars align in ‘Who’s Driving Doug’

It's the first major live-action film role for YouTube star RWJ.

On May 14, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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YouTube star Ray William Johnson is leaving ‘=3’

The YouTube star is leaving his popular show after five years and more than 400 episodes.

On Mar 14, 2014 by Michelle Jaworski

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Maker Studios buys Blip.tv, unchains itself from YouTube

With several of YouTube's biggest channels on its roster, Maker no longer wants to rely on Google for revenue.

On Aug 21, 2013 by Kris Holt

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PewDiePie becomes the most subscribed channel on YouTube

PewDiePie acquired 1,635,269 subscribers last month, averaging out to one new subscriber every 1.6 seconds.

On Aug 16, 2013 by [email protected]

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Former Maker Studios CEO Danny Zappin is suing the company

Zappin contends he was wrong forced out of the company, while current Maker execs claim he left on his own.

On Jun 27, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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YouTube star Ray William Johnson inks deal with FX

FX has reportedly committed to “a comedy inspired by the life of the internet star.” 

On May 20, 2013 by [email protected]

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Ray William Johnson to file lawsuit against Maker Studios

The popular YouTube vlogger implied on Twitter that the lawsuit will concern ownership of his Google AdSense account.

On Apr 29, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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Smosh ousts Ray William Johnson as YouTube’s top channel

RWJ has held the title since June 2011.

On Jan 14, 2013 by Chase Hoffberger

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YouTube star Ray William Johnson and the future of Maker Studios

Andy Smith takes a hard look at Johnson’s fallout with Maker Studios and questions the company’s ethical future. 

On Dec 13, 2012 by [email protected]

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Ray William Johnson airs dirty laundry after breakup with Maker Studios

Ray William Johnson, host of YouTube's most-subscribed program, explains why he split from production company Maker Studios.

On Dec 11, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger