Webby Awards Honor Top Digital Creators

0:00On April 21st, the Webby Awards just dropped some early winners for the 30th annual show in 2026, honoring the top digital, creators, brands, and moments from the past year. Musicians like Alex Warren, Cardi B, Justin Bieber, and Kitsai swept categories in art, music, and viral content, while powerhouses such as Keith. Lee, Trixi Mattel, and the Try Guys, kept dominating creator excellence. Beyond the standard wins, special achievement awards went to trailblazers shaping internet culture. Kylie Kelsey snagged podcasts of the year for her hit series, Not Gonna Lie, AI Standout, clawed to the person of the year for revolutionizing how we create and connect online. Shonda Rhymes earned the new streaming person of the year nod for her massive influence in TV and film. These picks highlight real impact, from Cardi B's album Roll Out Going Megaviral, to fan favorite collabs like Toast with Keith Lee. Terragi P. Henson got advocate of the year for pushing mental health, pay equity, and community voices.

1:05Comedy Kings Pete Davidson and Drusky also scored special honors for shaking up laughs online. More category standouts include Kendrick Lamar and Sizzes Music Video, The Try Guys Ghost Hunting Collab, and Mythical Kitchen's Food Socials. People's Voice Awards cheered viral pranks, fan engagement like bad bunny trackers, and social presences from Jimmy Fallon and Saturday Night Live. All this celebrates the digital pulse that's got us hooked, with full list out now for the full rundown. I'm Corey with The Story, that's your entertainment and celebrity news today update, AI powered and always trending.