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Madonna has always pushed the boundaries of visual storytelling and her latest project is no exception. Following its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 5, Madonna’s new cinematic experience, Confessions II, is now available exclusively on her YouTube channel.

Directed by David Toro and Solomon Chase (TORSO), the film serves as a visual companion to six tracks of her upcoming album, Confessions II, including “I Feel So Free”, “Good for the Soul”, “One Step Away”, “Bring Your Love” with Sabrina Carpenter, “Danceteria” and “Read my Lips”. In the film, each song unfolds across six chapters bringing viewers on a transcendent journey, but always returns to the place that started it all – the dancefloor.

For YouTube Premium members, the experience doesn't end when the credits roll. Premium subscribers will have access to an exclusive afterparty immediately following the premiere, with behind the scenes footage of rehearsals from her recent Times Square performance.

After watching the film, get ready for the full Confessions II album release on July 3, 2026 via Warner Records.

We’re introducing Search profiles, a new way for creators to own their official presence on Google Search and unify their digital footprint. This is a shareable, customizable page that brings together all of your social accounts, websites, posts, and links into one verified place. By centralizing your work, you make it easier for fans, collaborators, and brands to find accurate, up-to-date information about you directly through Search and Discover.

For eligible creators with a sizable following on YouTube or another video or social media platform, setting up a profile can trigger or enhance a Knowledge Panel, providing a professional visual snapshot when people search for your name. You can customize your profile to reflect your personal brand, from a tailored bio and avatar to pinning videos and essential links.

Visit creators.google/profile to check your eligibility and start shaping how your story appears to the world.

Make yourself at home, because YouTube’s apartment tour community is opening doors to incredible spaces. From self-guided walk-throughs of compact units to expansive luxury spaces, creators are sharing far more than just floor plans.

Through snappy Shorts and long-form deep dives, creators showcase their own homes or carve out a niche exploring others'. They transform simple walk-throughs into powerful narratives and interviews, providing fascinating cultural insights into how people live. The desire to peek inside is undeniably massive: With more than 50M views, the most viewed video on Architectural Digest's channel is "Inside Wiz Khalifa's $4.6M L.A. Mansion & Recording Studio | Open Door | Architectural Digest".*

Don't miss our unique YouTube logo (also known as the Yoodle), launching during peak moving season, to celebrate the incredible creators in the apartment tour community. Ready to find your dream aesthetic? Step through the front door and explore our playlist.

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Fashion designers on YouTube, ranging from eager beginners to established industry professionals, are transforming their channels into a global runway. These creators produce videos spanning a variety of styles, historical eras, and cultural influences, showcasing the entire design process from learning and fabricating to branding.

Once relegated to prestigious runway shows, creators of all abilities use YouTube to explore inspiration, share the stories behind their looks, and make a name for themselves. From thrifting and upcycling to stunning recreations of iconic red carpet looks, cosplay and tutorials, the desire to start creating is undeniably strong: In 2025, there were more than 100 million views of videos related to sewing machines with "beginner" in the title.*

Don’t miss our unique YouTube logo (also known as the Yoodle), celebrating the artistry of the fashion designer community. Ready to thread your needle? Explore these showstopping looks in our playlist, featuring a creator collaboration with Gunnar Deatherage.

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