Geoff Weiss

• Bon Appétit’s Popular YouTube Channel Loses Sixth Host, Carla Lalli Music
• VidCon Now, Which Has Registered 50,000 Virtual Viewers, Announces Singing Competition

  The next tentpole event that VidCon will host as part of its first-ever virtual outing, VidCon Now, is a singing competition dubbed I’m A Performer. I’m A Performer follows other events that VidCon has dubbed 'tentpoles' -- or monthly programming that is set to reach a broader scope than its daily fare.

  
• NikkieTutorials Robbed At Gunpoint In Netherlands Home, As Local Police Solicit Tips

  Leading beauty vlogger Nikkie De Jager -- better known to her 13 million subscribers and 15 million monthly viewers as NikkieTutorials -- has survived a traumatic incident, and now she’s taking some time off to recharge.

  
• Monk-Turned-Motivational Content Creator Jay Shetty Signs With WME

  Monk-turned-digital content creator Jay Shetty , who has risen to renown for his motivational messaging, has signed with top talent agency WME.

  
• Jukin Launches Self-Service Platform Allowing Anyone To License Its Viral Videos, Starting At $50
• Studio71 Sets New Podcasts From LaurDIY, JayVee, Forges Monetization Pact With ‘The Laugh Button’
• Rebecca Zamolo Launches Mobile Game Inspired By Hit ‘Game Master Network’ YouTube Series (Exclusive)
• 2 More Bon Appétit Hosts Depart YouTube Channel, With Video Production Set To Resume In September
• TikTok In Talks With Twitter About Acquisition, Is Looking To Sue Trump Administration As Ban Looms (Report)
• DigiTour Co-Founder Meridith Rojas Named Logitech’s Global Head Of Creator Marketing
• Snapchat Unveils In-App Voter Registration Tools Ahead Of November Election
• TikTok Aligns With ‘American Idol’ Creator Simon Fuller To Search For Next Pop Supergroup