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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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DLive Is Shutting Down — Platform Ceases Operations April 2026
DLive has announced it is ceasing all operations. Streamers must withdraw Coins, cancel subscriptions, and download content before the final deadline. Full breakdown and alternatives inside.
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OpenAI Acquires TBPN: What It Means for Streamers and Tech Media
OpenAI has acquired TBPN, a daily live tech show with 71K YouTube subscribers and 338K followers on X. Editorial independence preserved. Here's the full breakdown.
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Most Popular Kick Streamers in March 2026 — absi Tops the Charts
absi led all Kick streamers in March 2026 with 8,608,105 hours watched. Full top 10 ranking with maherco at #2 and clavicular at #3. Data via KickRanker.
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Minecraft's Tiny Takeover on Twitch: Affiliates & Partners Earn Up to $1,000
Twitch opens its first-ever sponsored campaign to Affiliates. Stream 1 hour of Minecraft from April 6 to earn up to $1,000. Viewers get the Hatchling Hat, Turtle Tunes, and Bunnie Beanie drops.
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MrBeast 50 Streamers Finale: 1,657,288 Peak Viewers — YourRAGE Wins $1,000,000
The April 5, 2026 finale peaked at 1,657,288 combined concurrent viewers. MrBeast's YouTube hit 1,185,013 CCV. YourRAGE won the $1M prize and broke his Twitch peak with 264,495 viewers. Data via Esports Charts.
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MrBeast Stream April 5: 'This Stream Ends When Someone Wins $1,000,000'
MrBeast goes live April 5 at 12PM EDT for the $1M finale — Final 4: ElRubius, Rakai, SkiMask, YourRAGE. Plus $1,000 to a random chat viewer every single minute.
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MrBeast — 50 Streamers Fight for $1,000,000: Full Cast
MrBeast assembles 50 streamers including IShowSpeed, xQc, Pokimane, Ibai, Ludwig, ElRubius, Tyler1, and ExtraEmily to compete for a $1,000,000 prize.
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QTCinderella Announces Master Baker Season 5 — April 16–19, 2026
QTCinderella reveals the Season 5 cast: YourRAGE, ExtraEmily, MrAustinShow, Emiru, SuperTF, and Valkyrae. The baking competition runs April 16–19, 2026.
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