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Twitch Chief Executive Dan Clancy said that in an attention economy, live-streaming formats like his platform foster a sense of human connection and authenticity that consumers can’t get from social media channels.  The CEO of the Amazon-owned company spoke at the Fortune Brainstorm Tech conference in Aspen, Colorado on Monday alongside Grant LaFontaine, chief executive of popular streaming marketplace Whatnot. Both executives emphasized that real-time connection is core to their business success. They also highlighted that the digital neighborhoods each has made contrast with highly-addictive, quick-hit social media channels. “Social media has become anti-social. Sitting and swiping doesn’t make you feel connected to other people,” Twitch’s Clancy said. “If you think of real-world communities—churches, running clubs—it all comes from shared experiences in real time.” Twitch and Whatnot have both amassed audiences of millions who view content for hours on the platforms. Twitch has been estimated to have roughly 35 million daily active users. Whatnot has said it has several million active daily users. Whatnot has risen fast in recent years and challenged e-commerce giants like eBay. It had $8 billion in sales last year, with the company succeeding in collectible categories like trading cards and sports cards, but also in

Twitch streamer Kathelina (Image Via Getty) The online controversy involving Twitch streamer Kathelina, also known as Kvrtez, continues to grow as more creators become part of the discussion. The situation started after YouTuber Kenneth, known online as ImnotKenneth, shared a video about the end of his relationship with Kathelina. In the video, he made serious accusations about her personal life. Soon after, Kathelina deactivated her public social media accounts, including Twitch and Instagram. As the story spread across social media, attention shifted to another creator, Snowcone, who says she was once very close to Kathelina. Over the past few days, Snowcone shared several comments and personal details about the situation during livestreams and on social media. While some viewers showed interest in what she had to say, many others questioned why she was getting involved and accused her of trying to benefit from the controversy. Snowcone’s comments about Kathelina draw criticism from viewers following Kenneth’s allegations According to Snowcone, the controversy affected more people than just the former couple. In posts shared online around June 6 and June 7, she said she had been closely connected to events happening behind the scenes and claimed that plans involving a content house

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Tentative reactions to a tentative ruling: court’s draft order would hand Twitch streamer Denims a fair use win in Ethan Klein’s reaction-video lawsuit, but the analysis it skipped could matter later. There’s a tentative ruling out in Ted Entertainment v. Saber, and if it sticks, Ethan Klein will lose a fair use fight on the strength of the very reaction-video precedent he helped create as a defendant. Klein’s company, Ted Entertainment (TEI), sued Twitch streamer Denims last June over her four-hour livestream reaction to his Content Nuke documentary, calling it a watch party designed to siphon views from the original. In my coverage of Denims’ motion for judgment on the pleadings last month, I predicted Judge Wesley Hsu would deny her early fair use bid and send the case to discovery. Instead, his draft ruling, released ahead of last Friday’s hearing on the motion, found the stream fair use as a matter of law (read it here). Three of the four fair use factors broke for the defense. Judge Hsu heard forty minutes of attorney argument, then took the matter under submission. And while Denims’ corner of the internet is already measuring her for a crown, no final order has

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Earn up to $1,000 over three weeks — open once again to Partners and Affiliates, with Drops for viewers. Minecraft is offering their second sponsorship opportunity on Twitch: “More Minecraft, More Challenges.” Running over three weeks, this campaign is open to both Partners and Affiliates in the US, UK, and Germany. What’s the Campaign? Starting June 6th at 8AM PT, streamers can participate in a Minecraft-sponsored campaign and earn up to $1,000 total across three weekly campaigns. Each week, a new campaign goes live with different themes, deliverables, and viewer rewards. Whether you’re a Partner or Affiliate, this is your chance to get rewarded for streaming Minecraft. Rewards for Viewers Drops will be active throughout the campaign — viewers who watch participating channels can earn rewards just by tuning in. How It Works Here’s what streamers need to know: Eligibility: Accept the sponsorship opportunity in your Sponsorship Dashboard (or click below to join) and stream a minimum of 1 hour of live Minecraft with Channel Skins active within the campaign window. Availability: Open to streamers in the US, UK, and Germany on a first-come, first-served basis. Once spots are gone, they’re gone. Campaign Structure: A new campaign becomes available every

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Who is AsuraHD? Viral XP bar joke ends in permanent Sykkuno Twitch chat ban and backlash (Image via Getty) AsuraHD did not expect a short joke in Twitch chat to turn into one of the biggest streaming debates online. The VTuber, known as JustAsuraa on Twitch, suddenly found himself at the center of attention after being permanently banned from Sykkuno’s chat during the streamer’s return broadcast. The ban came after AsuraHD posted a playful message that referenced Sykkuno’s famous XP bar meme. Within hours, screenshots of the exchange spread across X, where millions of people viewed and discussed the incident. What made the situation stand out was not the message itself, but the punishment that followed. Many viewers felt the joke was harmless and questioned why it resulted in a permanent ban. Others argued that moderators sometimes have to make quick decisions to keep a stream focused and under control. As the discussion grew, the moment turned into a wider conversation about Twitch moderation, streamer communities, and how far moderators should go when managing chat. How AsuraHD’s XP bar joke during Sykkuno’s return stream turned into a viral Twitch controversy? AsuraHD, who streams under the name JustAsuraa, is an independent

Follow the Fader Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Global Citizen Primavera Sound 2026, the four-day, annual Spanish music festival, is stacked with unmissable sets. There's excitement no matter what your music taste with sets from Doja Cat, Gorillaz, The Cure, Skrillex, Wet Leg, and many more. Doja Cat, Massive Attack, Bad Gyal will headline June 4, while The Cure, Addison Rae, and Skrillex headline June 5. Gorillaz, The XX, and my bloody valentine headline June 6. For those who can't make it to the Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona, select sets can be watched live through Amazon Music, Twitch, and various other apps. The broadcast will begin at 19:30 CEST, or 1:30pm EDT, each day beginning on June 4th, and ending on the 6th. See the streaming schedule below. Thursday, June 4, 2026 Gisela João — 1:30 pmRavyn Lenae — 1:35 pmMen I Trust — 2:10 pmAlex G — 2:55 pmGeese — 3:00 pmOklou — 4:05 pmWet Leg — 4:10 pmMac DeMarco — 5:05 pmDoja Cat — 5:35 pmFather John Misty — 6:10 pmBad Gyal — 7:20 pmTV Girl — 7:30 pm2hollis — 8:30 pm June 5th, 2026 Aiko el grupo — 1:30 pmEthel Cain — 1:45 pmPAVVLA —