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• ‘Gayming Live’ Convention To Debut In Brooklyn Next July
• Animal Rights Nonprofit Sues YouTube For Failing To Remove Abuse Videos

  Animal rights media nonprofit Lady Freethinker is suing YouTube for breach of contract, alleging that the platform has not enforced its ban on videos containing animal abuse.

  
• Broadcaster E.W. Scripps Leads $35 Million Funding Round For Misfits Gaming

  E.W. Scripps Company, the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, is pushing into esports, leading a $35 million funding round into Florida-based Misfits Gaming Group (MGG).

  
• Slip.stream Raises $3.25 Million To Sell Music To Creators

  Slip.stream, a music startup that sells a subscription service to digital creators looking to soundtrack their content, has raised a $3.25 million seed round. 

  
• Charli, Dixie D’Amelio Host TikTok Fashion Show For Their ‘Social Tourist’ Clothing Brand
• NRG Esports Unveils New ‘Full Squad’ Content Brand Targeting Casual Gamers
• ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ Has A Built-In Mode For Content Creators That Disables Copyrighted Music
• Record Deals Are So Yesterday. Here’s The New Playbook For Musicians On The Internet.
• France Passes Law Giving Child Influencers Same Protections As Young Actors, Models
• As Esports Go Mainstream, Some Important Lessons for Brands
• Sway House TikTokers Bryce Hall, Blake Gray Charged With Throwing Parties In Violation Of L.A. Health Orders
• Epic Games Deploys Viral #FreeFortnite Campaign As It Sues Apple, Google For Removing Game From App Stores