YouTube is coming back to TV upfronts week with Trevor Noah serving as emcee of its 2026 Brandcast presentation for advertisers, along with a big group of YouTube creators including Dude Perfect and Alex Cooper providing testimonials about the power of the platform. To cap off the evening, singer Chappell Roan is set to take the stage for a music performance. YouTube’s Brandcast upfront is returning to Lincoln Center in New York City. The invitation-only event will take place on Wednesday, May