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• British invasion: Comedian and gamer Daz Black announces 23-city U.S. tour
• On the Rise: Fresh off her Roblox Innovation Award, PolarCub is ready to take on YouTube–and Twitch

  For PolarCub, who's 23 and an artist and 3D modeler, Roblox's UGC program was the perfect blend of her interests. She's made hundreds of items for the platform.

  
• After MrBeast declines to post on X, Musk says it’s improving creator payouts

  Musk didn't specifically say this change is because MrBeast turned him down, but it's no secret X is trying to court big creators.

  
• Brat TV looks to reach Gen Z horror fans with acquisition of Crypt TV

  Brat TV, a producer of YouTube-based programming for Gen Z audiences, has acquired the horror media company Crypt TV.

  
• TikToker Frankie LaPenna shows off the “junk in his trunk” as he joins underwear brand Shinesty
• Elon Musk’s X is launching original series with controversial figures like Tulsi Gabbard and Don Lemon
• Creators on the Rise: Jessica McCabe had to figure out ADHD on her own. She doesn’t want anyone else to have that experience.
• YouTube teams with healthcare providers to share life-saving advice with viewers
• More layoffs at Twitch: The Amazon-owned streamer is cutting about 500 jobs
• ‘The Sopranos’ is on TikTok now. Capeesh?
• Top 5 Branded Videos of the Week: In solitary confinement, MrBeast had Cirkul on his side
• MatPat is stepping down as host of Theory videos
• Slow Ventures invests in creator companies. Up next: A literary hub led by a BookTube star.
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• Peloton sees stock market bump after announcing TikTok fitness hub
• Sexual predators are using Twitch’s Clips feature to prey on underage streamers
• Rhett & Link are ready for their first Mythical tour
• Logan Paul will buy back your CryptoZoo NFTs–if you agree not to sue him
• Amouranth’s “AI girlfriend” earned $34,000 in revenue during its first 24 hours of sales
• TikTok will take a bigger cut from its Shop as it seeks $17.5 billion in annual U.S. ecommerce revenue
• The kids (and adults) of Recess Therapy will interview stars on the Golden Globes red carpet
• Millionaires: How one doll took That’s So Drea to millions of followers
• Creators on the Rise: Building a business can be a lonely venture. So Brittany got on Instagram–and now lifestyle blogs to a whole community.