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Throughout the U.S. midterm elections, people turned to YouTube to engage with candidates, unpack key issues, and follow pivotal races. On Election Day alone, over 35 million U.S. viewers watched election-related content on the platform. Globally, over 40 million viewers watched livestreams related to the U.S. midterm elections, with viewership peaking at over 3 million concurrent viewers at 10:19 p.m. ET.

YouTube connected viewers directly to live coverage from national networks, local broadcasters, and independent news creators.

Fresh off two sold-out shows at LA’s Fonda Theater, rising pop superstar ADÉLA took over Catch One for an exclusive YouTube Music Nights event in October, giving her top superfans an intimate, front-row experience to a one-of-a-kind live show.

An intimate live show for superfans

YouTube Music Nights bring together artists and fans for major music milestones – whether it’s celebrating an album launch or tour stop. They give artists a global stage to create unforgettable live experiences and share them with fans everywhere on YouTube.

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.

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

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."