Geoff Weiss

• In A First, TikTok Lifts Veil On Inner-Workings Of #ForYou Page Algorithm
• Jessica Alba Drops Beauty Interview Series On Newly-Launched YouTube Channel

  Jessica Alba is the latest celebrity to launch a YouTube series in quarantine -- and the actress and entrepreneur is joining the platform’s bustling beauty community.In Getting Honest: Skincare Edition -- a nod to Alba’s nine-year-old ethical goods brand The Honest Company and cosmetics firm Honest Beauty -- Alba will sit down with friends as they chat through their skin care routines.

  
• Twitch Cancels TwitchCon San Diego Gathering, But Is Exploring Virtual Alternatives

  In a development that likely comes as little surprise, Twitch has cancelled TwitchCon San Diego -- its biannual community gathering for streamer meet-and-greets, esports play, platform announcements, and more -- which was originally slated to take place from September 25 to 27.

  
• FaZe Clan Takes Ownership Stake In Meal Replacement Shake Startup ‘CTRL’

  Top gaming org FaZe Clan is venturing into the nutrition business. The company has taken an ownership stake in meal replacement shake startup CTRL -- the first time it has taken a co-owner position with another brand.CTRL, which stands for 'Catered To Real Life', was created by pro esports gaming org Major League Gaming co-founder Sundance DiGiovanni, as well as the entertainment exec Glenn Delgado and entrepreneur Skyler Johnson.

  
• Apple App Store Has Denied Hosting Facebook’s Standalone Gaming App At Least 5 Times Since February (Report)
• Lennon Management Signs TikTok Couple ‘Our Fire’, Rapper Nathan Piland, Others
• Twitter Introduces Audio Tweets, Enabling Users To Share 140-Second Voice Missives
• NewFronts Drops Final Schedule, Says 8,500 Attendees Pre-Registered For First Virtual Outing
• Buzzy ‘Dad, How Do I?’ YouTube Channel Links With Lowe’s For Father’s Day Contest
• Eyeing Living Rooms, Quibi Reportedly In Talks To Create Roku, Amazon Fire TV Apps
• Facebook Gaming Expands Availability Of Key Monetization Tools, Readies New ‘Live Breaks’ Ad Format
• Netflix Names Former YouTube, Warner Bros. Exec Michelle Slavich VP Of Publicity