In an elaborate April Fool's prank, YouTube announced Sunday it was going dark for a decade, and that the site was merely an eight-year contest to find the best video.

 British pop mogul Simon Cowell launched an innovative online talent contest Wednesday, inviting wannabee stars from around the world to post clips of their skills on YouTube.

 Google has said that the YouTube page showcasing the "Gangnam Style" video by South Korean rapper Psy has reaped more than US$8 million in ad revenue.