27-01-2019, 01:35 PM
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James Charles: Birmingham gridlocked after YouTuber visit
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan...ngham-47013978What .....
The beauty guru was greeted by four floors of screaming supporters during his visit to the shopping centre at about 16:00 GMT on Saturday.
But motorists were stuck in gridlocked traffic from 15:00 until 19:30.
Drivers trying to leave car parks found they were stuck and some opted to abandon their vehicles overnight.
He has a YouTube channel followed by almost 14 million people where he uploads make-up tutorials, reviews and challenges.
The beauty influencer makes millions of dollars via his own merchandise and clothing range and sponsored social media posts.
He calls his fans "sisters" and his fanbase "the sisterhood".
Last year, he released his own eyeshadow palette that sent millions of teens and make-up lovers into a tailspin as they tried to get their hands on it. The palette sold out worldwide within hours - twice.
27-01-2019, 01:49 PM
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Re: James Charles: Birmingham gridlocked after YouTuber visit
I've never heard of him!He looks like he's in Thunderbirds.
Mind you, it was only yesterday I heard the term 'influencer' for the first time.
Are YouTube influencers now the new pop idols?
Reminds me of the chaos caused by fans wherever The Beatles were playing, in the 60s, and about ten years ago by the teenies mobbing Justin Bieber.
27-01-2019, 03:37 PM
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Re: James Charles: Birmingham gridlocked after YouTuber visit
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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What's wrong with watching a bit of Thunderbirds?You beat me to it Pyxell.
I have a Thunderbirds uniform I wear at fancy dress parties.
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