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April 2010

Five Years of Instant Fame

April 19th, 2010 by Elizabeth Clifford-Marsh

April 23 marks the fifth anniversary of the first ever upload to YouTube, giving every man the chance to find fame. Over the years we have seen the site evolve from a motley collection of home videos to a genuine spring board for would be entertainers. Established media owners have also harnessed the technology to widen their audience reach, although the ongoing battle over copyright looks set to continue for some time. Here, we take a look at ten people who have found fame or re-ignited stagnant careers through YouTube and find out where they are now.

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Rainbow Twangers

April 16th, 2010 by Firecracker

Seriously?! Were parents in the 80s so busy climbing the corporate ladder they paid zip attention to what their kids were watching?

Glee Flash Mob

April 15th, 2010 by Firecracker

In Trafalgar Square. Cringe.

Safer Communities Together

April 14th, 2010 by Firecracker

Wisest copper ever – ALWAYS blow on the pie!

Chk Chk Boom!

April 13th, 2010 by Firecracker

Clare Werbeloff, Aussie legend.