[Editor’s Note: Tubefilter Charts is a weekly rankings column from Tubefilter with data provided by GospelStats. It’s exactly what it sounds like: a top number ranking of YouTube channels based on statistics collected within a given time frame. Check out all of our Tubefilter Charts with new installments every week right here.]
Though YouTube has changed considerably over the past decade, its top categories have remained somewhat consistent. Games, kid-friendly content, and comedy are still major draws on Google’s video platform.
This week, the top five channels in the U.S. Top 50 all have ties to one of those three categories.
Chart Toppers
In an era defined by specific categories, MrBeast defies expectations. He didn’t release a new video during our most recent seven-day measurement period, but he nevertheless ended up in first place in the U.S. Top 50. Jimmy Donaldson has turned his primary hub into the second-most subscribed YouTube channel in the world by blending...
Though YouTube has changed considerably over the past decade, its top categories have remained somewhat consistent. Games, kid-friendly content, and comedy are still major draws on Google’s video platform.
This week, the top five channels in the U.S. Top 50 all have ties to one of those three categories.
Chart Toppers
In an era defined by specific categories, MrBeast defies expectations. He didn’t release a new video during our most recent seven-day measurement period, but he nevertheless ended up in first place in the U.S. Top 50. Jimmy Donaldson has turned his primary hub into the second-most subscribed YouTube channel in the world by blending...
- 3/25/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Twin content creators Alan and Alex Stokes have pleaded guilty to false imprisonment charges related to a fake bank robbery prank that ended with an Uber driver being held at gunpoint by police. The 24-year-old brothers–who have 6.66 million subscribers on YouTube and 30 million followers on TikTok–were charged in August 2020 with one felony […]
Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
- 4/2/2021
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Twin brothers who run a popular YouTube channel that features their pranks on the unsuspecting public pleaded guilty to reduced charges connected to fake bank robberies, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
Alan and Alex Stokes, 23, of Irvine, were each charged in August 2020 with one felony count of false imprisonment effected by violence, menace, fraud, or deceit and one misdemeanor count of falsely reporting an emergency,
The charges stemmed from two Oct. 15, 2019 pranks in which the brothers pretended they robbed a bank and were trying to make a getaway by asking unsuspecting people for clothing ...
Alan and Alex Stokes, 23, of Irvine, were each charged in August 2020 with one felony count of false imprisonment effected by violence, menace, fraud, or deceit and one misdemeanor count of falsely reporting an emergency,
The charges stemmed from two Oct. 15, 2019 pranks in which the brothers pretended they robbed a bank and were trying to make a getaway by asking unsuspecting people for clothing ...
Twin brothers who run a popular YouTube channel that features their pranks on the unsuspecting public pleaded guilty to reduced charges connected to fake bank robberies, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
Alan and Alex Stokes, 23, of Irvine, were each charged in August 2020 with one felony count of false imprisonment effected by violence, menace, fraud, or deceit and one misdemeanor count of falsely reporting an emergency,
The charges stemmed from two Oct. 15, 2019 pranks in which the brothers pretended they robbed a bank and were trying to make a getaway by asking unsuspecting people for clothing ...
Alan and Alex Stokes, 23, of Irvine, were each charged in August 2020 with one felony count of false imprisonment effected by violence, menace, fraud, or deceit and one misdemeanor count of falsely reporting an emergency,
The charges stemmed from two Oct. 15, 2019 pranks in which the brothers pretended they robbed a bank and were trying to make a getaway by asking unsuspecting people for clothing ...
Update: In a press release shared by the Orange County District Attorney's Office on Wednesday, March 31, YouTubers Alan Stokes and Alex Stokes plead guilty to misdemeanor false imprisonment and for reporting false emergencies in connection with two fake bank robberies in Irvine, Calif. Per court documents, which were obtained by E! News, the twin brothers were each sentenced to one year of formal probation, 160 hours of community service and ordered to pay restitution. Moreover, the judge ordered them to not make any additional videos that mimic purported criminal activity, as well as to stay away from the University of California, Irvine—where they staged one of the...
- 4/1/2021
- E! Online
Amp Studios, the digital content studio co-founded by YouTube megastar Brent Rivera and his manager and business partner, Max Levine, is delving into the podcast realm.
Huntington Beach, Calif-based Amp helps develop emerging creators and produces their content, working with a portfolio of brand-safe stars that generates a staggering 1 billion monthly views, including Ben Azelart, Brent's sister Lexi Rivera, Alan and Alex Stokes, Lexi Hansler, and more.
Amp also operates its own seven-month-old media brand, Amp World, which features collaborations from its talent roster, including challenges, games, and skits. The company has also collaborated on brand campaigns with the likes of Netflix, EA, Hollister, Disney, and Coca-Cola.
Now, Rivera and Azelart are kicking off its inaugural podcast slate, which will include both audio and video editions.
Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
Huntington Beach, Calif-based Amp helps develop emerging creators and produces their content, working with a portfolio of brand-safe stars that generates a staggering 1 billion monthly views, including Ben Azelart, Brent's sister Lexi Rivera, Alan and Alex Stokes, Lexi Hansler, and more.
Amp also operates its own seven-month-old media brand, Amp World, which features collaborations from its talent roster, including challenges, games, and skits. The company has also collaborated on brand campaigns with the likes of Netflix, EA, Hollister, Disney, and Coca-Cola.
Now, Rivera and Azelart are kicking off its inaugural podcast slate, which will include both audio and video editions.
Visit Tubefilter for more great stories.
- 3/24/2021
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Alan and Alex Stokes, the identical twin creator duo who have amassed 4.8 million subscribers on YouTube and a staggering 25.4 million followers on TikTok, have been charged with felonies for an Oct. 2019 bank robber prank video.
The 23-year-old twins have each been charged with false imprisonment and swatting, the Orange County District Attorney's office said in a press release yesterday -- noting that, as a result of the YouTube prank, in which the twins pretended to be bank robbers, an unsuspecting Uber driver was held at gunpoint by police. Accordingly, each of the twins faces a maximum sentence of four years in state prison if convicted on all accounts.
Per the Da's office, the Stokes brothers dressed in black, donned ski masks, and were carrying duffel bags full of cash on the streets of Irvine, Calif. Then, they ordered an Uber -- who refused to drive them. A bystander who witnessed...
The 23-year-old twins have each been charged with false imprisonment and swatting, the Orange County District Attorney's office said in a press release yesterday -- noting that, as a result of the YouTube prank, in which the twins pretended to be bank robbers, an unsuspecting Uber driver was held at gunpoint by police. Accordingly, each of the twins faces a maximum sentence of four years in state prison if convicted on all accounts.
Per the Da's office, the Stokes brothers dressed in black, donned ski masks, and were carrying duffel bags full of cash on the streets of Irvine, Calif. Then, they ordered an Uber -- who refused to drive them. A bystander who witnessed...
- 8/6/2020
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Twin brothers who have a wildly popular series of prank videos on TikTok and YouTube have been charged with false imprisonment and “swatting,” the Orange County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday.
Alan and Alex Stokes, both 23 of Irvine, CA, each has been charged with one felony count of false imprisonment effected by violence, menace, fraud or deceit, and one misdemeanor count of falsely reporting an emergency. The charges stem from a pair of fake bank robberies in Irvine on Oct. 15.
The brothers boast more than 25 million followers on TikTok under their @stokestwins handle and more than 4 million subscribers on YouTube.
According to the D.A.’s office, the pair dressed in all black, wore ski masks and carried duffel bags full of cash to pretend that they had robbed a bank. Their videographer filmed it while the pair then ordered an Uber.
The Uber driver refused to drive the brothers.
Alan and Alex Stokes, both 23 of Irvine, CA, each has been charged with one felony count of false imprisonment effected by violence, menace, fraud or deceit, and one misdemeanor count of falsely reporting an emergency. The charges stem from a pair of fake bank robberies in Irvine on Oct. 15.
The brothers boast more than 25 million followers on TikTok under their @stokestwins handle and more than 4 million subscribers on YouTube.
According to the D.A.’s office, the pair dressed in all black, wore ski masks and carried duffel bags full of cash to pretend that they had robbed a bank. Their videographer filmed it while the pair then ordered an Uber.
The Uber driver refused to drive the brothers.
- 8/6/2020
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
VidCon will return to Anaheim for its 11th annual gathering next summer from June 17 to 20, the Viacom-owned convention announced today.
VidCon welcomed 100,000 attendees to events in the U.S., London, and Australia in 2019, and had 75,000 attendees and 120 exhibitors at the most recent VidCon U.S. last July. To this end, the organization has also announced the first slate of Featured Creators for the 11th VidCon -- including first-timers Dez Machado, a lifestyle vlogger; twin creators Alan and Alex Stokes; and skateboarder Ben Azelart. Returning Featured Creators include Molly Burke, Joey Graceffa, Elle Mills, Gigi Gorgeous, Coyote Peterson, Ricky Dillon, Jenn McAllister, JaidenAnimations, Rosana Pansino, and Alex Wassabi.
And beginning today, VidCon is launching a contest with ticketing platform Audience Republic, whereby one winner will receive a trip to VidCon. Those who register for the sweepstakes will also be able to access ticket pre-sales on on Oct. 7, before it opens...
VidCon welcomed 100,000 attendees to events in the U.S., London, and Australia in 2019, and had 75,000 attendees and 120 exhibitors at the most recent VidCon U.S. last July. To this end, the organization has also announced the first slate of Featured Creators for the 11th VidCon -- including first-timers Dez Machado, a lifestyle vlogger; twin creators Alan and Alex Stokes; and skateboarder Ben Azelart. Returning Featured Creators include Molly Burke, Joey Graceffa, Elle Mills, Gigi Gorgeous, Coyote Peterson, Ricky Dillon, Jenn McAllister, JaidenAnimations, Rosana Pansino, and Alex Wassabi.
And beginning today, VidCon is launching a contest with ticketing platform Audience Republic, whereby one winner will receive a trip to VidCon. Those who register for the sweepstakes will also be able to access ticket pre-sales on on Oct. 7, before it opens...
- 10/1/2019
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Is the second season of the Light as a Feather TV show on Hulu a blessing or a curse? Usually, the Nielsen ratings play a big role in determining whether a TV show like Light as a Feather is cancelled or renewed for season three. Hulu and other streaming platforms, however, collect their own data. If you've been watching this TV series, we'd love to know how you feel about the Light as a Feather season two episodes. We invite you to rate them for us here.
A Hulu supernatural thriller, Light as a Feather stars Liana Liberato, Haley Ramm, Brianne Tju, Jordan Rodrigues, Dylan Sprayberry, Brent Rivera, Katelyn Nacon, Kira Kosarin, Froy Gutierrez, Alisa Allapach, Alex Wassabi, Robyn Lively, Alan Stokes, Alex Stokes, and Adriyan Rae. From creator R. Lee Fleming Jr. and based on the Zoe Aarsen book, the...
A Hulu supernatural thriller, Light as a Feather stars Liana Liberato, Haley Ramm, Brianne Tju, Jordan Rodrigues, Dylan Sprayberry, Brent Rivera, Katelyn Nacon, Kira Kosarin, Froy Gutierrez, Alisa Allapach, Alex Wassabi, Robyn Lively, Alan Stokes, Alex Stokes, and Adriyan Rae. From creator R. Lee Fleming Jr. and based on the Zoe Aarsen book, the...
- 7/27/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture Watch
Will McKenna Brady ever be free of the curse? Has the Light as a Feather TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Hulu? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Light as a Feather season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A Hulu supernatural thriller, Light as a Feather stars Liana Liberato, Haley Ramm, Brianne Tju, Jordan Rodrigues, Dylan Sprayberry, Brent Rivera, Katelyn Nacon, Kira Kosarin, Froy Gutierrez, Alisa Allapach, Alex Wassabi, Robyn Lively, Alan Stokes, Alex Stokes, and Adriyan Rae. From creator R. Lee Fleming Jr. and based on the Zoe Aarsen book, the drama centers on centers on McKenna Brady...
Will McKenna Brady ever be free of the curse? Has the Light as a Feather TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on Hulu? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Light as a Feather season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
A Hulu supernatural thriller, Light as a Feather stars Liana Liberato, Haley Ramm, Brianne Tju, Jordan Rodrigues, Dylan Sprayberry, Brent Rivera, Katelyn Nacon, Kira Kosarin, Froy Gutierrez, Alisa Allapach, Alex Wassabi, Robyn Lively, Alan Stokes, Alex Stokes, and Adriyan Rae. From creator R. Lee Fleming Jr. and based on the Zoe Aarsen book, the drama centers on centers on McKenna Brady...
- 7/26/2019
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The curse continues to haunt McKenna from within in the official trailer for the second season of Hulu's Light as a Feather, which launches on Hulu today with eight new episodes (with more new episodes on the way this October).
"Season 2 of Light As A Feather premieres with 8-episodes on Friday, July 26th only on Hulu. The curse continues with more episodes streaming Friday, October 4th.
Having inherited the curse brought on by the lethal game of “Light As A Feather,” McKenna finds herself plagued by the mysterious chrysalis on her back, a ticking clock compelling her to play a new round of the game…But McKenna refuses, unwilling to put anyone else in harm’s way. However, as the curse begins to destroy her from the inside out, she’s forced to turn to the only person who can possibly help her -- Violet.
Returning cast includes Liana Liberato as “McKenna,...
"Season 2 of Light As A Feather premieres with 8-episodes on Friday, July 26th only on Hulu. The curse continues with more episodes streaming Friday, October 4th.
Having inherited the curse brought on by the lethal game of “Light As A Feather,” McKenna finds herself plagued by the mysterious chrysalis on her back, a ticking clock compelling her to play a new round of the game…But McKenna refuses, unwilling to put anyone else in harm’s way. However, as the curse begins to destroy her from the inside out, she’s forced to turn to the only person who can possibly help her -- Violet.
Returning cast includes Liana Liberato as “McKenna,...
- 7/26/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
There is always news in the world of television, and today is especially fruitful.
EW did an interview with George R.R. Martin about what to expect from the Game of Thrones prequel, so we have those details here for you, as well as a trailer for Light as a Feather Season 2, and news of The Society renewal, among other things.
Check out bits and bobs from the world of television below!
If you haven't watched The Society on Netflix, get on that.
The Society follows a group of teenagers who are mysteriously transported to a facsimile of their wealthy New England town without any trace of their parents. Their newfound freedom will be fun... but it will also be very dangerous.
As they struggle to figure out what has happened to them and how to get home, they must establish order and form alliances if they want to survive.
And...
EW did an interview with George R.R. Martin about what to expect from the Game of Thrones prequel, so we have those details here for you, as well as a trailer for Light as a Feather Season 2, and news of The Society renewal, among other things.
Check out bits and bobs from the world of television below!
If you haven't watched The Society on Netflix, get on that.
The Society follows a group of teenagers who are mysteriously transported to a facsimile of their wealthy New England town without any trace of their parents. Their newfound freedom will be fun... but it will also be very dangerous.
As they struggle to figure out what has happened to them and how to get home, they must establish order and form alliances if they want to survive.
And...
- 7/9/2019
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
YouTube megastar Alex Wassabi has scooped up a role in Hulu and AwesomenessTV’s teen witch series Light as a Feather.
Details are slim, but we do know Wassabi, who counts 11.4 million subscribers on YouTube, will play a character named Luke. Wassabi’s previous acting credits include a major part in fellow YouTuber Joey Graceffa’s (9 million subscribers) YouTube Premium murder mystery series Escape the Night. He also appeared alongside SungWon Cho, aka ProZD (1.9 million), in Crunchyroll’s parody web series Anime Crimes Division.
Wassabi is joining a swath of other new cast members, including Katelyn Nacon (The Walking Dead), Froy Gutierrez (Teen Wolf), Adriyan Rae (Atlanta), Alisa Allapach (The 15:17 to Paris), Kira Kosarin (The Thundermans), Robyn Lively (Teen Witch), and Alan and Alex Stokes (Brobot).
Light as a Feather, based on a popular Wattpad series written by Zoe Aarsen, debuted last year. Its first 10-episode season followed a...
Details are slim, but we do know Wassabi, who counts 11.4 million subscribers on YouTube, will play a character named Luke. Wassabi’s previous acting credits include a major part in fellow YouTuber Joey Graceffa’s (9 million subscribers) YouTube Premium murder mystery series Escape the Night. He also appeared alongside SungWon Cho, aka ProZD (1.9 million), in Crunchyroll’s parody web series Anime Crimes Division.
Wassabi is joining a swath of other new cast members, including Katelyn Nacon (The Walking Dead), Froy Gutierrez (Teen Wolf), Adriyan Rae (Atlanta), Alisa Allapach (The 15:17 to Paris), Kira Kosarin (The Thundermans), Robyn Lively (Teen Witch), and Alan and Alex Stokes (Brobot).
Light as a Feather, based on a popular Wattpad series written by Zoe Aarsen, debuted last year. Its first 10-episode season followed a...
- 4/4/2019
- by James Loke Hale
- Tubefilter.com
In today’s roundup, the cast for the first story in Shudder’s Stephen King anthology series “Creepshow” has been announced.
Casting
AMC Network’s premium streaming service Shudder announced initial casting for the upcoming anthology series “Creepshow” based on the 1982 Stephen King and George Romero film of the same name. Adrienne Barbeau, Giancarlo Esposito, and Tobin Bell will star in the Stephen King story “Gray Matter.”
Hulu announced the casting for the second season of the supernatural thriller “Light as a Feather.” Katelyn Nacon, Froy Gutierrez, Adriyan Rae, Alisa Allapach, Kira Kosarin, Alex Wassabi ,Robyn Lively, Alan Stokes, and Alex Stokes are new to the cast in the upcoming season. Returning cast includes Liana Liberato, Brianne Tju, Haley Ramm, Jordan Rodrigues, Brent Rivera and Dylan Sprayberry.
Events
The Paley Center for Media announced three new programs for PaleyLive La spring season: “Cobra Kai: Season Two Premiere Screening & Conversation” on...
Casting
AMC Network’s premium streaming service Shudder announced initial casting for the upcoming anthology series “Creepshow” based on the 1982 Stephen King and George Romero film of the same name. Adrienne Barbeau, Giancarlo Esposito, and Tobin Bell will star in the Stephen King story “Gray Matter.”
Hulu announced the casting for the second season of the supernatural thriller “Light as a Feather.” Katelyn Nacon, Froy Gutierrez, Adriyan Rae, Alisa Allapach, Kira Kosarin, Alex Wassabi ,Robyn Lively, Alan Stokes, and Alex Stokes are new to the cast in the upcoming season. Returning cast includes Liana Liberato, Brianne Tju, Haley Ramm, Jordan Rodrigues, Brent Rivera and Dylan Sprayberry.
Events
The Paley Center for Media announced three new programs for PaleyLive La spring season: “Cobra Kai: Season Two Premiere Screening & Conversation” on...
- 4/3/2019
- by Daniel Nissen
- Variety Film + TV
Hulu and AwesomenessTV have announced a slew of new cast members for Season 2 of its horror series Light as a Feather.
Joining for the sophomore session, which has begun production in Los Angeles, are Katelyn Nacon (The Walking Dead), Froy Gutierrez (Teen Wolf) , Adriyan Rae (Atlanta), Alisa Allapach (The 15:17 to Paris), Kira Kosarin (The Thundermans), Alex Wassabi (Wassabi), Robyn Lively (Teen Witch) and Alan & Alex Stokes (Brobot).
They join returning actors Liana Liberato, Brianne Tju, Haley Ramm, Jordan Rodrigues, Brent Rivera and Dylan Sprayberry.
The Season 2 logline: Having inherited the curse brought on by the lethal game of “Light as a Feather,” McKenna finds herself fighting against a ticking clock compelling her to play along.
Light as a Feather is created and executive produced by R. Lee Fleming Jr. and produced by AwesomenessTV, Wattpad and Grammnet for Hulu.
Joining for the sophomore session, which has begun production in Los Angeles, are Katelyn Nacon (The Walking Dead), Froy Gutierrez (Teen Wolf) , Adriyan Rae (Atlanta), Alisa Allapach (The 15:17 to Paris), Kira Kosarin (The Thundermans), Alex Wassabi (Wassabi), Robyn Lively (Teen Witch) and Alan & Alex Stokes (Brobot).
They join returning actors Liana Liberato, Brianne Tju, Haley Ramm, Jordan Rodrigues, Brent Rivera and Dylan Sprayberry.
The Season 2 logline: Having inherited the curse brought on by the lethal game of “Light as a Feather,” McKenna finds herself fighting against a ticking clock compelling her to play along.
Light as a Feather is created and executive produced by R. Lee Fleming Jr. and produced by AwesomenessTV, Wattpad and Grammnet for Hulu.
- 4/3/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Hulu’s “Light as a Feather” has added a number of new faces to its cast for Season 2, including “The Walking Dead” alum Katelyn Nacon.
Nacon, who starred on the AMC zombie drama for five years before making her exit in Sunday’s season finale, will join the Hulu thriller’s next season as Sammi. Other new cast members include “Teen Wolf” star Froy Gutierrez as Ridge, “Atlanta” alum Adriyan Rae as Peri, Alisa Allapach as Amanda, Kira Kosarin as Nadia, Alex Wassabi as Luke, Robyn Lively as Deb and YouTube stars Alan & Alex Stokes.
Returning cast members from Season 1 include Liana Liberato, Brianne Tju, Haley Ramm, Jordan Rodrigues, Brent Rivera and Dylan Sprayberry.
Also Read: 'Light as a Feather' Creator on Tapping Into the 'High Drama' of High School for Hulu Thriller
Based on Zoe Aarsen’s story “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board,” which was originally published on Wattpad,...
Nacon, who starred on the AMC zombie drama for five years before making her exit in Sunday’s season finale, will join the Hulu thriller’s next season as Sammi. Other new cast members include “Teen Wolf” star Froy Gutierrez as Ridge, “Atlanta” alum Adriyan Rae as Peri, Alisa Allapach as Amanda, Kira Kosarin as Nadia, Alex Wassabi as Luke, Robyn Lively as Deb and YouTube stars Alan & Alex Stokes.
Returning cast members from Season 1 include Liana Liberato, Brianne Tju, Haley Ramm, Jordan Rodrigues, Brent Rivera and Dylan Sprayberry.
Also Read: 'Light as a Feather' Creator on Tapping Into the 'High Drama' of High School for Hulu Thriller
Based on Zoe Aarsen’s story “Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board,” which was originally published on Wattpad,...
- 4/3/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.