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Why Yahoo can’t buy fandom on Tumblr

There's one aspect of the $1.1 billion Yahoo-Tumblr deal that no one's discussing: fandom. And it's kind of a big deal.

On May 24, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Obama in Fireside Hangout: “Don’t forget to be awesome”

Vlogbrother John Green got to ask the president about the purpose of the penny in a Google+ Hangout session. 

On Feb 14, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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John Green’s Goodreads Q&A: The highlights

Nerdfighters flocked in as Vlogbrother and Young Adult author John Green stepped up to the virtual podium to answer questions from GoodReads users.

On Jan 23, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Vlogbrothers don’t forget to be awesome at Carnegie Hall

YouTube stars John and Hank Green pack Carnegie hall with Nerdfighters.

On Jan 16, 2013 by Aja Romano

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The top 10 people who changed fandom in 2012

From Andrew Hussie to Amanda Palmer, these are the people who irrevocably impacted fandom  in 2012—for better and for worse.

On Dec 11, 2012 by Aja Romano

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Through Harry Potter Alliance, even Muggles can do magic

Andrew Slack, cofounder of the Harry Potter Alliance, reflects on the organization's success and fan activism.

On Nov 12, 2012 by Aja Romano

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DFTBA: Behind the Vlogbrothers’ Nerdfighters movement

How brothers and YouTube stars Hank and John Green inspire and remind fans to be awesome. 

On Aug 20, 2012 by Aja Romano

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Nerdfighters come together to celebrate Esther Day

To pay tribute to  Esther Day and led by YouTube's vlogbrothers, Nerdfighters from around the world make an effort to share messages of love today. 

On Aug 3, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski