TikTok

• People Are Buying More Books Than Ever. Why? TikTok.
• Underscore Talent Ups TikTok Roster, Adds Managers

  Underscore Talent, the digital talent management company formed by the founders of Studio71, has signed TikTok heartthrob Vinnie Hacker.

  
• TikTok Megastar Khaby Lame Inks Multiyear Deal With Hugo Boss

  TikTok star Khaby Lame is getting some high fashion shine. Lame, the second most-followed creator on TikTok (after Charli D'Amelio) with 130 million fans, has partnered with Hugo Boss to star in a campaign surrounding its re-brand, and will also co-design a capsule collection with the storied fashion label as part of a multi-year deal.

  
• Simon Fuller Has Formed A Pop Group On TikTok Because

  Simon Fuller, the British media entrepreneur who managed the Spice Girls and created American Idol, has formed a new music group via a TikTok hashtag challenge. 

  
• Hank Green Has A Problem With TikTok’s Creator Fund: “When TikTok Becomes More Successful, TikTokers Become Less Successful.”
• TikTok Puts Up Paywalls With Creator Subscription Test
• Charli D’Amelio Was 2021’s Top-Earning TikToker With $17.5 Million, According To Forbes
• TikTok Is Testing A Retweet Feature. Sort Of.
• TikTok Could Be Coming To A Waiting Room Near You
• TikTok Content Moderator Sues Company For Psychological Trauma
• TikTok Throwing Live New Year’s Eve Concert With Charlie Puth, Kali Uchis, Rico Nasty
• TikTok To Launch Food Delivery Service That Will Pay Creators Of Viral Dishes