Emma Chamberlain
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Emma Chamberlain is a YouTuber whose authenticity has garnered over eight million subscribers. In an interview with E! News the social star reveals, "I don't wear makeup when I film, and I don't wear fashionable outfits. I hang out with the camera like I hang out with my friends, and I think people easily connect with that."
The Dolan Twins
Ethan and Grayson Dolan are two twin brothers who became sensations on the now-defunct Vine app. Since that first six-second looping video, the duo has signed with AwesomenessTV and accumulated an impressive 10 million YouTube subscribers on their channel.
David Dobrik
David Dobrik is another 2019 PCAs nominee who first started on the Vine app. He has gone on to amass nearly 20 million subscribers between two YouTube channels that feature semi-scripted bits, videos with his former Vine pals and bloopers. In the past year, he's also crossed into films as the voice of Alex in the PCAs-nominated The Angry Birds Movie 2.
Rickey Thompson
There's no doubt that you've seen one of Rickey Thompson's positive, high-energy Instagram videos re-posted by one of your friends or even Charlamagne Tha God. The performer has talked about how social media was a place he could express himself after being bullied for being gay. Now, thanks his success on the platforms he is, in his own words, "booked and busy" with projects like his show Foursome or walking the runway for Alexander Wang!
The Ace Family
Husband and wife Austin McBroom and Catherine Paiz's Ace Family YouTube channel has a whopping 17 million subscribers who tune in to see the couple's pranks and vlogs about their family life. The duo upload to the platform daily and have two children. We're not sure how they juggle it all, but are sure glad they are sharing it all with us in the process!
Shane Dawson
Shane Dawson is a YouTube O.G. and was one of the first to prove that people could make a career out of uploading videos to the Internet. His meteoric rise since 2008 has included original music, short films, books and many additional projects. The actor also recently got engaged to his longtime love Ryland Adams earlier this year!
Liza Koshy
Liza Koshy has had an enviable career thanks to the Internet, going from Vine and YouTube to hosting the Met Gala's pre-show for Vogue and starring in her own YouTube Originals' show, Liza on Demand. The petite personality is known for her comedic timing, uniquely edited videos and sparkling energy that made her a natural pick as the host of Nickelodean's re-booted Double Dare!
Tana Mongeau
Tana Mongeau's larger-than-life personality is something her nearly five million followers love tuning in to see. She has her own MTV show, Tana Turns 21, and had a wild summer getting married to fellow Internet star Jake Paul. We can't keep up but also can't look away, and that's how you keep ruling the Internet!