Yesterday, John Green took to YouTube to announce the birth of his second child, Alice, and his temporary absence from future VlogBrothers videos due to paternity leave. John first announced that his wife (who is commonly called the ‘Yeti’ More…
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John Green Delivers Graduation Keynote Speech
You could say Doctor Green is now canon. As he announced in a throwback-style John-at-the-dentist vlog, John Green spoke to the Butler University class of 2013 in a keynote address this morning. He later posted the speech transcript on his More…
Internet Killed the TV Star – Jenna Marbles vs. GMA
It’s no secret that television is running scared from the internet. All “traditional” media, from the recording industry and print publishing to game publishers and premium cable channels (warning: naughty words at that link), have been huddling in a corner More…
Like/Comment/Subscribe – An Interactive Show About YouTube
For 9 straight hours, Andrew Gunadie also known as Gunnarolla and Andrew Bravener also known as Andrew Bravener performed and showcased some of the oddest and craziest amateur content YouTube has to offer. The show, called Like/Comment/Subscribe or #YTMTL on More…
Nerds to the Executive Power: A Vlogbrother and the President
Remember that time the President of the United States said not to forget to be awesome? — John Green (@realjohngreen) February 14, 2013 John Green just completed a Google “Fireside Chat” with President Barack Obama. First he fulfilled a lifetime More…
DFTBA: Don’t Forget to Badly Advertise?
In the most recent Vlogbrothers video, “Do Businesses Need to Suck?”, we get John Green in his office with posters from DFTBA behind him. This, I don’t mind. It’s common to see vloggers have posters as backgrounds, either advertising their More…
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries at LeakyCon!
What happens when you mix a classic story, modern storytelling, and a passionate fandom? Harry Potter? Well, yes, but you also get The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, a YouTube vlog-style retelling of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. There’s proof for all of us More…
YouTube Creators in NYT; VidCon in Rolling Stone
It’s always exciting when our online community makes its way into mainstream media. Recently, we’ve seen both Alex Day (twice) and the Harry Potter Alliance in Forbes magazine. Last week, the New York Times and Rolling Stone featured articles on YouTube and More…
Three New Songs from Alex Day
Alex Day is breaking the rules as usual. On May 27th he’ll be releasing his next three singles – all at once! The songs are Day’s own “Good Morning Sunshine,” an interpretation of “She Walks Right Through Me,” and “This More…
LeakyNews’s Rosi is a YouTube NextVlogger!
It’s one of those wonderfully rare days when we get to brag about one of our own and still be doing our jobs: Our own editorial director, Rosi, she of the hilarious Gossip Girl recaps, an upcoming “Angry Brit” column, More…
Matt Maggiacomo’s Working Class Musician
Have you ever wondered what life is like as a self-made musician? From experience, I can testify: it is NOT easy. Working Class Musician is a new vlog series by Matt Maggiacomo. This series will focus on independent music careers, community More…
Mike Lombardo Under FBI Investigation
YouTube musician and vlogger Mike Lombardo, 23, is under investigation by the FBI for allegedly exchanging inappropriate photos and text messages with underage female fans, The Smoking Gun reports. The FBI investigation began after a report that Lombardo planned to meet More…
Musician Profile: Charlie McDonnell
It’s another musician profile, Leakies! This time we had the opportunity to talk to the lovely Charlie McDonnell about his recent work in videos and song, Chameleon Circuit, and a certain adorable robot. LeakyNews: How did you get started in music? More…
Musician Profile: Alex Day
Y’all may have heard of Alex Day. LeakyNews got the chance to ask Alex a few questions about his involvement in music last week for our latest Musician Profile. LeakyNews: How did you get started in music? How long have you More…
Rockin’ The Fault in Our Stars
If you haven’t read John Green‘s The Fault in Our Stars yet, what are you waiting for? In addition to book reviews, live chats, Tour de Nerdfighting, and other TFiOS-related things, there have been several wonderful TFiOS songs appearing across More…