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Twitch Launches Fast-Track Recruitment Page for Creators with Social Followings
Twitch has a new page at twitch.tv/stream that fast-tracks creators to Partner. Link 2+ social accounts (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter, Snapchat) to apply — no Twitch stream history required.
April 18, 2026
3 min read
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Sidemen Charity Match 2026 Results — YouTube All-Stars Win, 2.2M Peak Viewers
YouTube All-Stars beat Sidemen FC 1-4 on penalties after a 10-10 draw at Wembley. 2.2M peak viewers, $8.4M raised for charity. Full recap and viewership breakdown.
April 18, 2026
4 min read
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Ludwig Announces THE CS MINOR — Counter-Strike Tournament April 26
Ludwig announces THE CS MINOR, a one-day Counter-Strike tournament featuring shroud, n0thing, fl0m, AustinCS as captains. Draft April 19 at 3 PM PT. Partnered with Alienware and AT&T.
April 18, 2026
4 min read
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Sidemen Charity Match 2026 — Updated Lineup & Live Stream on YouTube
Updated lineup for Sidemen Charity Match 2026 at Wembley. SDMN FC vs YouTube Allstars on April 18 at 2:10pm BST. Features xQc, Jynxzi, KSI, Ibai, CarryMinati and more.
April 16, 2026
3 min read
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Club.com Launches — Patreon Competitor from the Team Behind Kick & Stake
Club.com officially launches as an invite-only creator platform where creators earn from exclusive content and Club Cash tipping. $10M domain investment, competing with Patreon.
April 16, 2026
5 min read
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Meld Spark Released — Streaming Platform Innovation 2026
Meld Studio releases Meld Spark, a new streaming platform with innovative features for creators. Learn how AI tools like v0 and Lovable enable custom extensions.
April 16, 2026
4 min read
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Future Games Show & PC Gaming Show — Summer 2026 Gaming Events (June 6-7)
Future Games Show Summer Showcase and FGS Live From Los Angeles on June 6, PC Gaming Show on June 7. Three major gaming events with exclusive reveals.
April 15, 2026
3 min read
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Coachella 2026 Live Broadcast & Complete Schedule — Watch All 3 Days on YouTube
Watch Coachella 2026 Weekend 1 live on YouTube (April 10-12). Full set times, schedule, and streaming links for Main Stage and Sahara Stage performances.
April 11, 2026
3 min read
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TwitchCon Rotterdam 2026: MC Championship Project G.L.O.P. & Twitch Rivals Events
MC Championship: Project G.L.O.P. Minecraft tournament debuts at TwitchCon Rotterdam May 31. Plus GeoGuessr Showdown and League of Legends Showdown on Twitch Rivals Arena.
April 10, 2026
3 min read
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Kick Reaches 100 Million Users in 3 Years — Streaming Platform Milestone
Kick streaming platform announces 100M users milestone in just 3 years. Exclusive creator-focused platform continues rapid growth and challenges YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch dominance.
April 10, 2026
2 min read
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Q1 2026 Livestreaming Report: TikTok Down 11.92%, Twitch Up 4.46%
Complete Q1 2026 global livestreaming analysis: YouTube leads with 13.562B hours, TikTok drops 11.92%, Twitch grows 4.46%, Kick gains 1.79%. Industry total down 3% to 29B+ hours.
April 9, 2026
6 min read
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How to Watch Coachella 2026 Livestream on YouTube — Complete Guide
YouTube launches comprehensive Coachella 2026 coverage with official livestreams, 24/7 Coachella TV, AI-powered app features with Google Gemini, and exclusive Shorts effects starting April 10.
April 9, 2026
3 min read
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PogChamps 6-7 Chess Tournament 2026 — $100K Prize Pool for Ludwig, Hungrybox & Top Streamers
Chess.com announces PogChamps 6-7 with Ludwig, Hungrybox, Mongraal & more competing for $100,000 from April 29 to May 2. Full lineup, format breakdown, prize distribution, and FAQ.
April 8, 2026
4 min read
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PUBG Xeno Point Streamer Challenge 2026 — $100,000 Prize Pool for Twitch & Kick
KRAFTON launches the Xeno Point Streamer Challenge with a $100,000 prize pool. Open to Twitch and Kick streamers. Full event guide, prize breakdown, schedule, and FAQ inside.
April 7, 2026
4 min read
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9 Essential Items for TikTok Live Creators in 2026 — Upgrade Your Setup
The best gear for TikTok Live in 2026: AI auto-tracking mount, Hollyland LARK M2, RGB lighting, green screen, sunset lamp, teleprompter, and more. Curated picks to grow on the FYP.
April 7, 2026
5 min read
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