By Todd Spangler

Get ready to see a tide of T-shirts, toys and other merch based on “Like Nastya,” the hugely popular Russian-American 6-year-old YouTube vlogger.

The family of Anastasia Radzinskaya, star of YouTube’s Like Nastya channel with nearly 54 million subscribers, inked an exclusive global deal with IMG to develop a line of licensed consumer products. The internet star is managed by Eyal Baumel, CEO of L.A.-based multichannel network Yoola, and repped by WME, which like IMG is a division of Endeavor.

IMG, the Anastasia’s first licensing representative, will work with the family to explore licensed product opportunities including “toys, apparel, accessories, homeware, food and beverage and more,” the company said.

The kid influencer’s YouTube channels generate over 3.3 billion monthly views. She is among the top-earning YouTubers, having generated $18 million revenue from June 2018-June 2019, per Forbes estimates.

Born in Russia in 2014, Radzinskaya was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. In 2016, her parents started sharing videos on YouTube of her engaging in regular activities and several videos went viral after her condition improved. Anastasia now vlogs with her dad and the family has some 120 million subscribers across multiple YouTube channels including Like Nastya, Like Nastya Show, Like Nastya Vlog, and Like Nastya PRT. Anastasia speaks four languages (Russian, English, Spanish and Mandarin) and produces local-language content across the channels.

“We are pleased to be working with IMG to develop products that will provide new ways for Anastasia’s millions of viewers around the world to engage with her vibrant personality, stories and content,” Baumel said in a statement.

Gary Krakower, IMG’s VP of licensing, added that the merchandise-development focus will be on products “that highlight and embody the spirit of her educational, playful and colorful YouTube content, which we hope will inspire children to embrace their curiosity and explore the world around them.”

“Go to school, p***y!”

That’s how Rudy Gobertreacted when a fan trolled him over his coronavirus diagnosis on a Twitch stream Monday … with the NBA player pausing his game to dish out the clap back.

The Utah Jazz star — whose COVID-19 diagnosis in March was ultimately the impetus for the NBA suspending its season — was playing Call of Duty when someone went off in the comments.

The remark has since been removed from Gobert’s chat history … but the person behind the comment claims it said, “Thanks for starting covid in the nba dumbass.”

Gobert — who answers comments periodically during his gaming — stopped his avatar for a few seconds to fire back at user “gbgator” … saying, “Hey, gabo, gato, gator — go to school, p***y!”

Gobert has been very open about his struggles with COVID-19 since testing positive, apologizing for his flippant actions prior to the test … and even saying the virus made him lose his sense of smell.

Gobert also admitted the diagnosis affected his relationship with teammate Donovan Mitchell, who reportedly was upset with the way Rudy acted before testing positive.

But, Gobert — who’s now cleared of the virus — has since said he’s working on burying the hatchet with Mitchell … and is already training hard for whenever the NBA season resumes

https://www.tmz.com/2020/05/05/rudy-gobert-covid-19-troll-denver-nuggets-nba/

‘Cooking with Pixar’ could help add some spice to your quarantine meals

Thomas Metevia

If there is one thing Pixar has taught us, it’s that “anyone can cook.”

Now the award-winning animation studio is giving us something to cook, with the help of its new cooking tutorials.

“Cooking With Pixar” is a new series featured on the Pixar YouTube channel.

Each video shows a step-by-step process for making easy recipes that kids of all ages can help out with.

The collection of recipes is inspired by films such as “Toy Story,” “Onward” and the short “Bao.”

The quick videos include fun animation, with our favorite Pixar characters stopping by to help demonstrate the recipes.

So, what are we making?

The latest upload features a birthday cake inspired by Pixar’s latest film, “Onward.”

Elf brothers Ian and Barley help you along your quest to make a cake fit for any wizard.

The brothers mix, bake and frost a vanilla cake that looks way too good to eat — seriously.

Pepperoni pizza

In the mood for something less sweet and more savory? How about pizza?

Who hasn’t wondered what pizza from Pizza Planet would taste like? Well, now’s your chance to test it out. Cook alongside Forkey from “Toy Story 4” as you create a Pizza Planet pepperoni pizza with bell pepper rings. The pie is fit for any toy, big or small.

Dumplings

Families can also recreate Bao, the iconic dumpling featured in Pixar’s Oscar-winning short of the same name. Spoiler alert, there are no measurements listed in the video, however, you can find them written here.

Everything in this video is made from scratch, starting with the dough and ending with the pork filling.

These recipes are a perfect excuse to get the kids in the kitchen and have fun, while also making a great meal.

It’s important to note that Pixar’s cooking videos don’t include ingredient portions or measurements. So, if you aren’t comfortable cooking that way, it might be a good idea to keep a similar recipe handy to compare.

Here’s hoping that we get more Pixar-inspired recipes soon.

Anyone up for some “Ratatouille?”

https://www.clickondetroit.com/entertainment/2020/05/05/pixars-youtube-channel-shares-cooking-tutorials-inspired-by-its-movies/

In recent days, Russian users of the Instagram social network have noticed something new on the social network. He now refuses to show publications with the hashtag #море in the Russian language.

Russian users of the Instagram social network have noticed that it limited the display of photos published with the hashtag #море in the language of Tolstoy.

Now when a user starts looking for posts with that keyword, a notification is displayed stating that the posts concerned “often support behavior that can cause harm or even death”.

At the same time, the technical service of the social network offers to help users facing difficulties.

The developers have not yet commented on the situation or justified the restriction imposed. However, the ban only applies to the Russian version of the hashtag. Posts marked #sea are displayed without any changes.

https://www.mbs.news/c/2020/05/instagram-refuses-to-display-certain-publications-with-this-hashtag.html

The photographs of Esther Acebo, Stockholm or Mónica Gaztambide in La Casa de Papel, have not left their followers indifferent. The actress and presenter takes it all off for Instagram and the madness breaks out beyond our borders.

ACTRESS ESTHER ACEBO FROM LA CASA DE PAPEL HAS LEFT ALL HER FOLLOWERS ON THE VERGE OF MADNESS WITH THE VERY NATURAL IMAGE OF HER ANATOMY. HOLLY SHOWS HERSELF IN A SCENE AKIN TO A SUNRISE OR A NIGHT FULL OF SHADOWS, AND COVERS ONLY WHAT IS NECESSARY TO AVOID CENSORSHIP.

ESTHER ACEBO (MADRID, 1983) IS NOT ONLY AN ACTRESS, SHE IS ALSO A PRESENTER AND REPORTER, KNOWN FOR HAVING PARTICIPATED IN NON STOP PEOPLE, LOS CHARMED (2016) AND ESPECIALLY FOR PLAYING MÓNICA GAZTAMBIDE IN THE ATRESMEDIA SERIES, NOW ON NETFLIX , THE PAPER HOUSE.

ESTHER STUDIED SCIENCES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SPORTS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CASTILLA-LA MANCHA (2001/2005). HE COMBINED HIS CAREER WITH ACTING CLASSES. HER FIRST OPPORTUNITY CAME AS A PRESENTER OF THE CHILDREN’S PROGRAM KOSMI CLUB IN CASTILLA-LA MANCHA. AFTER THIS SHE STARTED ON NON STOP PEOPLE, A MOVISTAR + CHANNEL, ALSO AS A PRESENTER.

SHE CONTINUED WORKING AS AN ACTRESS AND DEBUTED ON NATIONAL TELEVISION WITH ÁNGEL O DEMONIO (TELECINCO). HE ALSO MADE THE LEAP TO THE CINEMA WITH RICARDO DÁVILA’S FILM, THE ENCHANTED, WHICH WAS RELEASED ON THE INTERNET.

ON MAY 2, 2017, LA CASA DE PAPEL WAS RELEASED, WHERE SHE PLAYS MÓNICA GAZTAMBIDE, ONE OF THE MAIN CHARACTERS OF THE NETFLIX SERIES, LOVER OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE CASA DE LA MONEDA AND THEN ANOTHER OF THE PROTAGONISTS.

ESTHER APPEARS IN THE NEW IMAGE (ABOVE) FROM THE SIDE, COVERING PART OF HER FACE WITH HER HAND, AS IF THE LIGHT BOTHERED HER AND HER PRONOUNCED CURVES BECOMING THE PROTAGONIST OF THE ARTISTIC IMAGE.

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Music streaming service Soundcloud is capitalizing on consumer demand for live entertainment amid the COVID-19 quarantine with the launch of its own slate of originally produced live programming. The company today announced its plans for a new Twitch channel where it will air live chat series and other panel conversations, plus music sets and shows…

Music streaming service Soundcloud is capitalizing on consumer demand for live entertainment amid the COVID-19 quarantine with the launch of its own slate of originally produced live programming. The company today announced its plans for a new Twitch channel where it will air live chat series and other panel conversations, plus music sets and shows focused on music discovery. The programming will feature artists, producers and other industry experts in an effort to appeal to both music creators and fans alike.

While the company has offered other music discovery and creator resources in the past, this is the first time it has offered live video and a way to interact with the music community in real time, as it will by way of Twitch’s built-in chat.

The new slate of originals begins on Wednesday, May 6th, at 2 PM ET, with “Studio Sessions with Soulection,” a 90-minute music show hosted by Soulection founder Joe Kay. The show promises to feature “surprise guests” who will dig through Soundcloud to find the most exciting, undiscovered tracks and discuss what makes a track stand out.

On Thursday, May 7th, Soundcloud will begin airing its three-hour weekly live chat series “Cloud Bar,” where creators, industry execs and influencers will take on topics, like how to build a career in music, and look at new trends in music discovery, culture and more.

This week’s guests include CAA music agents, Zach Iser and Caroline Yim; artist managers Byron Wilson, Matthew Burnett and Jordan Evans; Dae Bogan of The Mechanical Licensing Collective; XXL’s Editorial Director Georgette Cline; hip-hop entrepreneur Roger Gengo; recording artist, activist and entrepreneur, Vic Mensa; and founder and CEO of Biz 3 Publicity and ICF certified Personal/Professional Coach, Kathryn Frazier.

The discussion will be in three parts, beginning with the timely topic of how the music community is coping with the COVID-19 cancellations of live music, and how they’re working to bring their music to fans online. The other two parts of the conversation will focus on the changes in music discovery occurring due to the pandemic and the subject of self-care for artists.

On May 11th, Soundcloud will introduce two more shows, “Fresh Pressed” and “Fast Track.”

The former aims to give the latest scoop on the best new tracks while the latter will have rising artists creating their own beat in 60 minutes or less using software and instruments in digital music making. “Fresh Pressed” will continue to air every Monday from 2-3: 30 PM ET and “Fast Track” will air every other Wednesday from 2-3: 30 PM ET.

Twitch has been working to make its resources available to music artists and other creators during the COVID-19 pandemic as it sees the potential to expand beyond gaming.

On that front, the company just hired Spotify’s former director of Product Management Tracy Chan as its new head of Product and Engineering for Music. The company also recently partnered with Bandsintown and Soundcloud to fast-track artists onto its Twitch Affiliates platform, so they can make money from their live streams. According to some artists, it’s been easier to make money on Twitch compared with mainstream social platforms.

Twitch is also preparing to air a two-hour “Sessions” music and conversation series on its front page on four consecutive Wednesdays, starting this week at 4 PM ET. Guests will include CAM, Skip Marley, Steve Earle, Brandy Clark and DJ Twin Shadow for the debut show. Viewers will be able to donate to the MusiCares charity’s COVID-19 relief fund during the event.

Soundcloud on Twitch begins Wednesday, May 6th, at 2: 00 PM ET, but users can follow the channel and opt to turn on notifications on Twitch now.

The company says it will publish its schedule for the week here on its own site.

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YouTube on Monday announced that streaming star PewDiePie will make the Google-owned video platform his exclusive online stage.

PewDiePie, whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, has 104 million subscribers at YouTube, where his videos have racked up more than 25 billion views.

No details were disclosed regarding any financial incentives involved in his decision to go exclusive at Google-owned YouTube, which competes with rival platforms such as Amazon-owned Twitch and Microsoft Mixer.

“YouTube has been my home for over a decade now and live streaming on the platform feels like a natural fit as I continue to look for new ways to create content and interact with fans worldwide,” Kjellberg said in a release.

Kjellberg created a YouTube channel in 2010 and began uploading videos of “Minecraft” and “Amnesia” game play, according to the service.

His channel has evolved to include a range of comedy and reaction videos as well as popular videos about topics catching fire on various online platforms.

In August 2013, Kjellberg became the most-subscribed YouTube channel in the world in 2013, and six years later became the first individual YouTube creator to reach 100 million subscribers.

Kjellberg is going exclusive at YouTube as online gaming and video streaming has surged overall as people staying home due to the deadly pandemic turn to the internet for entertainment.

“YouTube is where the world comes together to connect and during these unprecedented times,” said head of gaming Ryan Wyatt.

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to continue to grow our roster of creators who are making our platform their exclusive live streaming home.”

The list of gaming-related content stars exclusive at YouTube include CouRage, Lachlan, LazarBeam, Muselk, Typical Gamer, and Valkyrae.

YouTube touts being the largest global gaming platform with more than 200 million gamers a day watching more than 50 billion hours of game play annually.

The 30-year-old Swede has stepped into controversy over the years.

In September 2017, he apologized for using a racial slur in an expletive-laden rant against an opponent during a live-streamed computer game.

Before that, he was shunned by YouTube and Disney over videos containing anti-Semitic insults or Nazi references.

In 2016, he was temporarily blocked from Twitter after joking he had joined the Islamic State group.

Kjellberg last year said he was “sickened” after hearing that the gunman behind a New Zealand mosque massacre had promoted his videos before opening fire.

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By Eddie Makuch and Chloi Rad

The Valorant closed beta has been active for weeks now, but there are still plenty of people who haven’t gotten their beta key yet. Record-breaking Twitch viewership numbers would suggest that the beta, which requires you to watch Twitch streams to get access to, is still in very high demand. If you’re still waiting for your Valorant beta key, make sure you’re following the instructions below properly to maximize your chances of getting in. Valorant has finally launched its ranked competitive mode after Riot mentioned it in its update 0.49 patch notes, so now is a good time to try to get in–you can learn more about how Valorant’s ranked system works in our guide.

How To Get A Valorant Beta Key From Twitch Stream Drops

To get a Valorant beta key, you will need a Riot account, but you also need to sign up for Twitch. You must also be located in one of the regions listed later in this section. Follow the step-by-step instructions below to become eligible for a Valorant beta invite.

Now Playing: How To Get Good At Valorant Without Playing It

1. Register for a Riot account
2. Sign up for Twitch
3. Link your Riot and Twitch accounts and make sure drops are enabled
4. Watch Valorant streams on Twitch

During the second week of beta, Riot expanded which streams can actually drop beta invites. Originally, only Twitch streamers specially selected by Riot to drop invites could do so, meaning you could only watch specific streams to get access. But now all Twitch streamers with access to the closed beta are able to drop beta invites for their viewers, as long as they are streaming Valorant. This doesn’t increase the number of invites going out, but it does widen your options for getting into the beta. It should be harder to game the system than it was initially, as, well, as Twitch updated its guidelines to prevent people from running VOD 24/7 sessions to farm the keys.

This initial beta will be limited to players in the United States, Europe, Canada, Russia, Turkey, and CIS countries. More regions could be supported later, but Riot said this is “pending developments with the current COVID-19 pandemic.” You can find more information in the announcement post on Valorant’s official website.

How Long Do I Need To Watch Valorant Streams To Get A Beta Key?

According to Riot, you need to watch roughly 2 hours of Valorant streams in order to be eligible for a closed beta invite. A higher “weight” is given to viewers with more hours of Valorant streams clocked, which means your chances of getting an invite should be increased, but–as Riot states–“it’s still not guaranteed.” Riot has also provided more details about how closed beta entitlements work on a technical level to address some fans’ concerns. It’s also begun the process of manually rewarding “the most engaged Valorant stream viewers” with beta invites, as a thank you to fans.

Will Watching More Valorant Streams Increase My Chances Of Getting A Drop?

Riot has clarified how closed beta entitlements for Valorant work, as many people have been watching Twitch streams with no sign of an invite. You can read more about it in Riot’s blog post, but according to Riot, Valorant beta invites work differently than regular drops on Twitch. Among the points they’ve clarified, Riot states that a certain percentage of people who are eligible for an invite are given Valorant closed beta access “throughout the day and night,” except during server outages, when invites are paused. The selection is always random, and while watching more hours of Valorant streams will increase your chances of getting an invite, there is no guarantee you’ll get one.

According to Riot, you don’t need to have Twitch running to receive a drop. Once you’ve met the viewing requirement of 2 hours or more, you will be eligible for an invite during Riot’s next “wave of entitlements.”

Valorant Beta Updates And Patch Notes

Valorant has received steady and consistent updates in its still relatively fresh beta stage. One of its earliest updates nerfed Raze and Sage and its latest patch, update 0.49, added competitive mode and ranked matchmaking–they aren’t live yet, but they will be “in the near future.” Omen also got some gameplay adjustments and a redesign, alongside Breach.

Read full patch notes for several Valorant beta updates below.

• Valorant beta update 0.47+ full patch notes
• Valorant beta update 0.49 full patch notes

Valorant Beta Minimum And Recommended System Specs

To see if your PC can even run Valorant, check out the minimum and recommended Valorant system requirements.

Will Valorant Closed Beta Progress Carry Over To The Final Game?

According to Riot, progress you make in the closed beta for Valorant will not carry over to the final game, as its “current gameplay state may very well change come launch.” While gameplay progress won’t be saved, you will retain all Valorant Points you purchase during the closed beta, plus a 20% bonus as a thank you from Riot, when the game launches.

How Long Is The Valorant Beta?

According to Riot, the Valorant closed beta will be “short,” but it’s willing to reconsider based on player feedback. On beta launch day, Valorant broke a Twitch record for single-day viewership numbers, so it is certainly popular, with a large volume of players trying to access the beta even weeks later.

When Does Valorant Launch?

Riot Games hopes to launch Valorant in “Summer 2020,” but has not given a more specific release date.

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/how-to-get-your-valorant-beta-key-from-twitch-stre/1100-6475366/

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From Marie Claire

• Jennifer Lopez posted a series of gorgeous photos Sunday, in which she quite literally jumps for joy.
• In the caption, she shared a message of gratitude with her followers.
• “I make it a habit to say three things I’m grateful for as soon as I open my eyes and then at night when I’m lying in bed I list three good things out loud that happened that day,” Lopez wrote.

Either Jennifer Lopez took her latest Instagram photos on a trampoline, or gravity has simply given up on J.Lo after observing her absolute disregard for the laws of physics in her Hustlers pole performance. Lopez shared a series of gorgeous, joyful photos on Sunday, captioning the post with a message of gratitude.

“In this time, when it’s so easy to get down and think of all the things going wrong and what we don’t have and don’t know the answers to… I make it a habit to say three things I’m grateful for as soon as I open my eyes and then at night when I’m lying in bed I list three good things out loud that happened that day,” Lopez wrote.

“Could be anything… and I try to change them so they are not the same everyday. Stay positive and stay safe,” she continued. “Love you and miss you all… together we will soon be.”

Speaking to Elle in March, Lopez shared how she and her family are spending quarantine. “This is such a difficult time for everybody. There are so many people who are sick. We just want to contain it and work from home,” she said. “Even my kids are working from home and they’re 12! They’ve got virtual school now, and we’re all home together, which I’m really happy about. To me, there’s no greater luxury than getting to spend real time with my kids.”

“This situation, if we’re lucky enough to be healthy—and if you are, be grateful—but if you’re healthy and home, it’s a real reset button for so many of us,” she continued. “To be honest, for me, working from home is reading scripts, developing new projects, even working out and learning new dance routines. Because now, you can use the time to prepare. At some point, hopefully soon, we’re going to bounce back. We always bounce back.”

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Villagers missing their monthly market took it online with live pub tours, bouquet demonstrations and tips on cutting your own hair.

Ruddington Village Market, in Nottinghamshire, broadcast 10-minute demonstrations from nine businesses live on Instagram on Saturday.

Organiser Mark Pinks said the feedback had been “phenomenal” and he was planning another.

Business owner Cheryl Stretton said she was “proud of the village we live in”.

Ms Stretton, who runs Ruddy Fine Distillery, added the villagers were “amazing people” to support the “fabulous” event.

The market was hosted by Mr Pinks, who invited traders to join him on Instagram live for the slots between 12:00 and 14:30 BST.

“We were thinking what can we do to help market stalls and shops struggling with limited trading ability,” he said.

“A pub which moved to takeaway showed us the beer cellar and behind the bar, and a cafe deli demonstrated how to make scotch eggs.

“The audience got to see some of the friendly traders that we miss so much.”

Mr Pinks, who is part of the Ruddington Village Centre Partnership which organises the markets, added as it was a “great success” plans were under way to “do it again if the lockdown remains” on 6 June.

Alex Preston, owner of The Bottle Top in Ruddington which sells food, craft beer and spirits, said: “A lot of people are missing the market, and obviously it is affecting trade.

“It is about keeping the local economy going, supporting traders, and getting supplies out to local people.”

Jen Walker, who runs The Split Screen Coffee Company, said she “enjoyed taking part and loved watching everyone else”.

She demonstrated how to make coffee and did barista-style art during the virtual market.

Mr Pinks added it was a “great way” to promote independent businesses and their products, many of which were trading online or over the phone.

He said it was “interesting to see how things worked virtually” and for businesses not able to trade, it was about helping them “keep on the radar”.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-nottinghamshire-52504349