https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2025-04-23/two-decades-ago-youtube-uploaded-its-first-video-now-its-a-tv-juggernaut#:~:text=YouTube%20has%20evolved%20into%20not,followings%20into%20powerful%20entertainment%20companies.

YouTube has evolved into not a mere tech operation, but a formidable force in television. Popular music artists such as Justin Bieber rose to fame on YouTube and social media stars including MrBeast turned their large followings into powerful entertainment companies.