National

YouTube star PewDiePie back on Twitter after ISIS joke

IANS, 01 Sep, 2016 11:25 AM

LOS ANGELES — The most popular YouTuber is back on Twitter after joking that his account became unverified because he joined ISIS.

Felix "PewDiePie" Kjellberg's Twitter account was briefly suspended this week, and the blue check mark detonating his once-verified status was removed after the YouTube star changed his avatar to an image that could be interpreted as obscene.

Kjellberg posted Tuesday on Twitter that he was unverified because he and a friend joined ISIS. He explained in a video posted Wednesday on YouTube that he purposely unverified his account "as a joke" and because he believes the system is annoying.

The popular Internet personality has more than 47 million YouTube subscribers and over 7 million Twitter followers.

A spokesman for Twitter declined to comment. Kjellberg didn't immediately respond to messages seeking comment.

Prev Next

MORE National ARTICLES

Police Probe Quebec Waiter After Salmon Tartare Left Allergic Client In Hospital

SHERBROOKE, , Que. — Police in a Quebec town are investigating a young restaurant employee for criminal negligence over a plate of salmon tartare served to a severely allergic client in May that left the man hospitalized for weeks.

Police Probe Quebec Waiter After Salmon Tartare Left Allergic Client In Hospital

'Troubling Trend' As Toronto Real Estate Market Sees Record Sales For July

Toronto's scorching real estate market had another hot month in July, with sales hitting a new monthly record and prices continuing to soar, according to the most recent data from the Toronto Real Estate Board.

'Troubling Trend' As Toronto Real Estate Market Sees Record Sales For July

Ardent Nationalist, Author And Publisher Mel Hurtig Dies At Age Of 84 In Vancouver

His death was confirmed by Barbara Hurtig, the oldest of his four daughters, who said he was surrounded by his family at the end.

Ardent Nationalist, Author And Publisher Mel Hurtig Dies At Age Of 84 In Vancouver

Brad Wall Says More Tests Needed Before Water Intakes Reopen After Oil Spill

PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — Premier Brad Wall says more tests are needed before drinking water intakes can be reopened after an oil spill on the North Saskatchewan River, despite good preliminary results.

Brad Wall Says More Tests Needed Before Water Intakes Reopen After Oil Spill

Nova Scotia Appeal Court Removes Children From Disabled Parents' Care

The appeal court said the parents bickered often, and showed little ability to change. It said the children "were often at the epicentre of dangerous outbursts of uncontrolled anger."

Nova Scotia Appeal Court Removes Children From Disabled Parents' Care

Two Abbotsford Teens Allegedly Given Date Rape Drug, Police Seek Witnesses

16-year-old girl had been dropped off at that location and she was both upset and intoxicated. Unknown Good Samaritans had spotted her on the side of the road and transported her to her home.