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• Digital Media Company Whistle Sports Announces $28 Million Funding Round
• More Than 80 Creators, Including Casey Neistat And Miranda Sings, Confirmed For Tana Mongeau’s VidCon Alternative

  VIP tickets are still available for Tanacon, the VidCon alternative hosted by controversial YouTube star Tana Mongeau. It will take place in Anaheim.

  
• Andrea’s Choice Is Launching Her Own Cosmetics Line With Abrams Artists Agency (Exclusive)

  AAA notes that the collaboration doesn't represent a licensing, branding, or endorsement deal. Rather, Brooks is launching her own startup -- and working with a manufacturing company on creative and product design.

  
• Instagram Announces IGTV, An Entertainment Hub With Hour-Long Videos And Content From Social Stars

  Instagram has announced IGTV, an entertainment hub that will feature hour-long videos and content from creators like LaurDIY, King Bach, and Lele Pons.

  
• Insights: VidCon Navigates An Industry’s Stormy Season With New Owner, Influx Of Brands And Platforms
• Complex’s Popular ‘Burger Show’ Rolls Into Second Season On Food Channel First We Feast
• Hannah Hart, GLAAD To Raise $50,000 For LGBTQ+ Youth With ‘Pride Live’ Variety Show
• YouTube Star Summer Mckeen To Have ‘Endless Summer’ In Snapchat Original Series
• Facebook Expands Monetization With Branded Content Marketplace, More Ad Breaks
• Jon Cozart, Marla Catherine, CJ Perry Sign With Management Firm Expand Entertainment
• Sisterly YouTube Stars Niki And Gabi Announce Their Debut EP
• BuzzFeed Celebrates LGBTQ+ Teens With Its Second-Annual Queer Prom