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Druski to host Saturday Night Live this weekend
Nov 04, 2026
YouTube superstar Druski is heading to television’s biggest live stage this weekend.
Watch him host Saturday Night Live on NBC November 7th at 11:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. PT).
With over 6 million subscribers, nearly 2 billion views and 220 million watch time hours across his channel, Druski has kept his fans laughing on YouTube for years. From hilarious sketches to his hit shows Could Been Records Auditions & Coulda Been Love, he’s now bringing his signature comedy directly to SNL leading the creator-driven momentum that’s redefining what entertainment looks like today.
After the show, tune into the official Saturday Night Live YouTube channel to catch the monologue, standout sketches, and best moments from the night.
YouTube superstar Druski is heading to television’s biggest live stage this weekend.
Watch him host Saturday Night Live on NBC November 7th at 11:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. PT).
With over 6 million subscribers, nearly 2 billion views and 220 million watch time hours across his channel, Druski has kept his fans laughing on YouTube for years. From hilarious sketches to his hit shows Could Been Records Auditions & Coulda Been Love, he’s now bringing his signature comedy directly to SNL leading the creator-driven momentum that’s redefining what entertainment looks like today.
After the show, tune into the official Saturday Night Live YouTube channel to catch the monologue, standout sketches, and best moments from the night.
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"Speed Goes Pro" is back! Season 2 starts TODAY with Derek Jeter
Nov 04, 2026
Get ready—the internet’s most unpredictable athlete is back to prove he can compete with the absolute best (or at least have a blast trying).
"What I love about Speed Goes Pro is that we can bring together people from different generations through a shared love of sports. Some fans have followed these athletes their whole lives. For some of my younger fans, the show is a chance to get to know them for the first time." — IShowSpeed
Get ready—the internet’s most unpredictable athlete is back to prove he can compete with the absolute best (or at least have a blast trying).
"What I love about Speed Goes Pro is that we can bring together people from different generations through a shared love of sports. Some fans have followed these athletes their whole lives. For some of my younger fans, the show is a chance to get to know them for the first time." — IShowSpeed
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Experience Daddy Yankee’s new album on YouTube
Nov 03, 2026
Daddy Yankee has officially returned with La Postal, a 15-track album that serves as a love letter to Latin identity, romance, and global culture. You can now stream the album on YouTube Music and check out his two new music videos and 13 visualizers. And today, only on YouTube, join other fans as they stream Daddy Yankee’s 26-episode microdrama event live from San Juan, Puerto Rico, projected across the historic Cuartel de Ballajá featuring live dancing and new music.
A global cross-cultural moment
At the heart of La Postal is a spirit of connection, with Daddy Yankee collaborating with five different artists. The single, "Pokito," features Punjabi music superstar Diljit Dosanjh, bridging Latin and South Asian rhythms, while the album features other collaborations with Cardi B, Danny Ocean, Myke Towers, and De La Rose.
“Music is all about bringing people together and celebrating who we are," says Daddy Yankee. "With La Postal, I wanted to share a piece of my heart and Latin culture with fans everywhere. Partnering with YouTube allows us to break boundaries and bring these visual stories to life in a way that connects with people across the world."
Daddy Yankee has officially returned with La Postal, a 15-track album that serves as a love letter to Latin identity, romance, and global culture. You can now stream the album on YouTube Music and check out his two new music videos and 13 visualizers. And today, only on YouTube, join other fans as they stream Daddy Yankee’s 26-episode microdrama event live from San Juan, Puerto Rico, projected across the historic Cuartel de Ballajá featuring live dancing and new music.
A global cross-cultural moment
At the heart of La Postal is a spirit of connection, with Daddy Yankee collaborating with five different artists. The single, "Pokito," features Punjabi music superstar Diljit Dosanjh, bridging Latin and South Asian rhythms, while the album features other collaborations with Cardi B, Danny Ocean, Myke Towers, and De La Rose.
“Music is all about bringing people together and celebrating who we are," says Daddy Yankee. "With La Postal, I wanted to share a piece of my heart and Latin culture with fans everywhere. Partnering with YouTube allows us to break boundaries and bring these visual stories to life in a way that connects with people across the world."
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Puzzles, Beats, and Trivia: Dive into New Playables on YouTube
Oct 28, 2026
Want to produce your first beat, learn the laws of physics, or take a mindful breather between study sessions?
We’ve teamed up with incredible creators and organizations including Black Girls Code, The Jed Foundation, Khan Academy, Math with Mr. J, TED-Ed, and Veritasium to bring a new lineup of YouTube Playables that turn complex ideas into bite-sized, hands-on fun. Try them out below!
SuperNova by Black Girls Code
Nova has a gig tonight. But her band mates had to cancel at the last minute. Help Nova audition new bandmates, jam to new beats, and unlock secret choruses.
Reset Mode by Jed Foundation
Practice guided breathing and mindfulness exercises designed to help you de-stress, reset, and recharge.
Newton’s Glider by Khan Academy
Test your intuition for inertia and physics by steering pucks through directional force puzzles.
Lure of the Labyrinth: Vending Machine presented by Math with Mr. J
Developed in partnership with Maryland Public Television, the MIT Education Arcade, and FableVision Studios
A monster needs your help to buy a snack on their break, but what is the value of these coins? Learn how to think like a mathematician and buy the right snack in this classic math-based puzzle.
BackTrack Pro by Ted-Ed
Aspiring musicians can discover how to construct chord progressions to build a song.
Elements of Truth by Veritasium
Challenge your scientific reasoning with Veritasium's hit trivia game, featuring confidence-based scoring.
Want to produce your first beat, learn the laws of physics, or take a mindful breather between study sessions?
We’ve teamed up with incredible creators and organizations including Black Girls Code, The Jed Foundation, Khan Academy, Math with Mr. J, TED-Ed, and Veritasium to bring a new lineup of YouTube Playables that turn complex ideas into bite-sized, hands-on fun. Try them out below!
SuperNova by Black Girls Code
Nova has a gig tonight. But her band mates had to cancel at the last minute. Help Nova audition new bandmates, jam to new beats, and unlock secret choruses.
Reset Mode by Jed Foundation
Practice guided breathing and mindfulness exercises designed to help you de-stress, reset, and recharge.
Newton’s Glider by Khan Academy
Test your intuition for inertia and physics by steering pucks through directional force puzzles.
Lure of the Labyrinth: Vending Machine presented by Math with Mr. J
Developed in partnership with Maryland Public Television, the MIT Education Arcade, and FableVision Studios
A monster needs your help to buy a snack on their break, but what is the value of these coins? Learn how to think like a mathematician and buy the right snack in this classic math-based puzzle.
BackTrack Pro by Ted-Ed
Aspiring musicians can discover how to construct chord progressions to build a song.
Elements of Truth by Veritasium
Challenge your scientific reasoning with Veritasium's hit trivia game, featuring confidence-based scoring.
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BBC News Channel Launches Live on YouTube in the UK and U.S.
Oct 15, 2026
BBC News is now streaming 24/7 live on YouTube in both the U.S. and the UK, building on successful live launches in Australia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Poland.
YouTube is the home for high-quality, trusted news: in the first half of 2026 alone, viewers watched over 18 billion hours of news content on the platform.
For viewers, live streaming brings the world closer. Whether it is breaking news, exclusive interviews, or major special events, live broadcasting lets news organizations connect with audiences in real-time. By using YouTube's live tools, iconic broadcasters like the BBC can build deep, authentic rapport, bringing global communities together to learn, discuss, and follow history as it happens.
This partnership shows how media leaders are thriving today: by putting their heritage on an open, accessible video platform, they meet younger audiences exactly where they are.
BBC News is now streaming 24/7 live on YouTube in both the U.S. and the UK, building on successful live launches in Australia, Kenya, Nigeria, and Poland.
YouTube is the home for high-quality, trusted news: in the first half of 2026 alone, viewers watched over 18 billion hours of news content on the platform.
For viewers, live streaming brings the world closer. Whether it is breaking news, exclusive interviews, or major special events, live broadcasting lets news organizations connect with audiences in real-time. By using YouTube's live tools, iconic broadcasters like the BBC can build deep, authentic rapport, bringing global communities together to learn, discuss, and follow history as it happens.
This partnership shows how media leaders are thriving today: by putting their heritage on an open, accessible video platform, they meet younger audiences exactly where they are.
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