April 15, 2013 YouTube went retro nostalgic with their new feature called VHS mode. Now you can watch some videos with the grainy look that only comes from analog magnetic tape. YouTube announced the feature on their blog to honor the introduction of the VCR.
April 10, 2013 There are some really silly internet trends out there (Harlem Shake), and there are some dangerous ones, like 'The Knife Song.'
April 1, 2013 You Tube posted a video explaining that they will shut down until 2023, so they can watch every video that's been uploaded . . . and pick a winner. A winner of what? Really?
January 1, 2013 I've been in the radio industry for over a quarter of a century now and I've seen all kinds of tactics used by record companies to get us to play their songs. I recall requests coming in from out of town phone numbers asking for new songs yet to added to our playlist. Really? Has PSY and "Gangnam Style" been viewed over a billion times or just over 38 million? Are Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, and Justin Bieber really that popular? According to GetWriteGossip.com, they're not.
This is YouTube's look back at itself over the past year, starring its biggest stars and referencing itself. This just might be the last time we post a 'Gangnam Style' OR 'Call Me Maybe' spoof. Maybe.
We're huge fans of music mashups, because there are tons of different types. Presidential versions and ones involving staplers top our list as favorites so far. There's also that Leo Dicaprio and 'My Little Pony' video that may or may not have weird-ed us out for a while. Well, recently we discovered another mashup artist who's upping the game by recreating a famous piece by composer and pianist Edvard Grieg. (Chances are you'll recognize the tune.)
Anybody who's been to YouTube quickly becomes cynical about the future of the human race, particularly when you read the comments to... well... any video. But this PBS video argues that YouTube actually makes you smarter by lowering barriers to learning about literally any topic. And we have to admit, they've got a point. There are all sorts of educational videos on YouTube. Of course, there are also videos like this:
October 1, 2012 A catchy new song featured in a Macy's commercial comes from the pop duo, Megan and Liz. Their "Bad for Me" video has reached 1.3 million views on YouTube so far.
Dirty Dancing,' the classic '80s film starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey (aka Ferris Bueller's party-pooping sister), turned 25 years old on Tuesday and there's a lot to be thankful for.
Not only did it mark one of the best on screen appearances of Swayze's pecs and abs, it also marked the moment when acting all sexy while trying to ballroom dance was considered a legitimate way to woo women. Too bad the movie didn't come with a “Please Do Not Try This At Home” warning.
“Everything I do, I do it for you,” sings Bryan Adams in his notoriously sappy smash hit of the same name.
YouTube user THASSLEHOFF seconds that emotion, choosing the Robin Hood movie theme to serenade a fair maiden named Emily
It should’ve been another boring trip to the market for 80-year-old Otilia Martins, who was doing her shopping at her son-in-law’s New Bedford, MA store Friday afternoon.
But things took a turn when two gun-wielding thugs burst in and demanded money from the cash register.
Overnight this YouTube clip has become a viral sensation, and it’s easy to see why people all over the world are cooing over this hilariously cute kid. From start to finish this little girl (or guy? Who cares?! It’s so cute!) has us doubling up over her very mature shopping skills.
