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• A report claims TikTok is separating its U.S. code. The app denies it.
• Twitch is replacing its entire Safety Advisory Council with streamers

  The council was intended to "enhance Twitch's approach to issues of trust and safety," and was involved in platform operations like the drafting of new policies/policy updates and the development of new features intended to protect streamers--particularly those in marginalized groups who may be targeted by hate raids and other forms of harassment.

  
• TikTok wants its community to shop brands led by LGBTQ creators during Pride Month

  TikTok's latest raft of Pride Month Visionary Voices includes LGBTQ-led TikTok Shop businesses like Patrick Starrr's ONE/SIZE.

  
• Meet one of the creators behind YouTube’s 2024 Coachella content

  Hunter Ellenbarger was Creative Lead for YouTube's Instagram account from 2018 to 2022, and in that time grew the account to more than 15 million followers. When he left YouTube in 2022, it was to launch his own creative studio and consultancy, Star Quality--and in April, he and Star Quality's team of designers, producers, and editors were responsible for all 100+ pieces of YouTube x Coachella promotional content.

  
• Netflix’s latest docuseries is a look inside a TikTok dance cult
• The lead singer of Yes is rocking on alongside his favorite YouTube cover artists
• Streamers on the Rise: For GavynXP, streaming’s real gem is community
• ‘Minecraft’ is coming to the real world with a “Villager Rescue” experience
• Dude Perfect just fired up its own custom ‘Fortnite’ mode
• YouTube Co-Founder Steve Chen is backing a memecoin project inspired by his cat
• MrBeast is launching a “Pro” version of his analytics platform ViewStats
• TikTok and the United States have set a September court date. Project Texas will be a focal point.