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Steven Asarch


Steven Asarch is an internet culture reporter who lives on Twitch and YouTube. After graduating from Baruch College, he wrote for IBT Media, Newsweek and Insider. In 2021, he executive produced the docu-series "Onision in Real Life" on Discovery +.

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The Style Theorists are the future of the runway

YouTube channel the Style Theorists is debuting a creator fashion show.

On Apr 24, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Watcher Entertainment backpedals after subscription model snafu

The group apologized after announcing it was leaving YouTube to launch a subscription streaming service.

On Apr 22, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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‘Warhammer 40,000’ controversy explained: Is the Imperium going woke? 

Even in the 41st millennium, you can’t escape woke discourse.

On Apr 17, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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CBS issues copyright claim on YouTuber’s 38-hour ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ review

YouTuber Quinton Reviews is speaking out about his video being taken down by CBS.

On Apr 15, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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It’s not just you, there are more BetterHelp YouTube ads

The online therapy platform has been aggressively pursuing YouTube sponsorships amid a series of controversies.

On Apr 1, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Drake Bell promotes video by known conspiracy theorist

‘I think Drake sent me that video to make me doubt his victim.’

On Mar 27, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Elon Musk only cares about his free speech

A judge ruled Elon Musk's social platform was 'punishing' a nonprofit for its free speech.

On Mar 25, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Modder claims ‘Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection’ copied their designs

'It’s essentially stealing at this point.'

On Mar 21, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Congressman Jeff Jackson turned on TikTok creators, despite being one

The congressman supports legislation that might lead to TikTok's ban, despite rising to fame on the platform.

On Mar 18, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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How loud-mouthed gamers made Sweet Baby Inc edgelord enemy #1

Social media conspiracy theorists have made a game studio their number one target. 

On Mar 11, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Can the ‘fast-paced’ era of YouTubers ever end?

MrBeast changed YouTube editing forever. Can it go back?

On Mar 6, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Popular ‘Minecraft’ server by YouTuber Quackity explodes in controversy after moderators revolt

Moderators say they were underpaid and overworked.

On Mar 4, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Hasan Piker understands why you’re angry

‘You're alienated for your labor. Your boss is a f**ing piece of sh**. And then, you see a random clip out of context.’

On Feb 28, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Behind the scenes of Taylor Lorenz’s viral LibsofTikTok interview

Journalist Taylor Lorenz told us about what happened during her viral interview with LibsofTikTok.

On Feb 26, 2024 by Steven Asarch

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Creators say TikTok is the ‘music industry’s Roman empire’ in the wake of UMG’s war

Musicians we spoke with don’t care about this feud between Universal Music Group and TikTok. They just want to play their music.

On Feb 7, 2024 by Steven Asarch