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• Pornhub Purges 80% Of User-Uploaded Videos After Allegations Of Child Exploitation, Rape Content
• Tyler Oakley Announces Indefinite YouTube Hiatus To Pursue “Some Fun New Little Things”

  After 13 years of near-consistent uploads since he launched his channel in college, YouTube stalwart Tyler Oakley is taking an indefinite break. The 31-year-old -- who recently launched a Patreon for his long-running podcast, Psychobabbe -- wasn’t specific about what he will pursue next, nor about when he plans to return.

  
• Digital Video Veteran Lauren Schnipper Joins Jellysmack As VP Of Creator Business Development (Exclusive)

  Former Facebook executive Lauren Schnipper has joined social video upstart Jellysmack as vice president of creator business development.

  
• Facebook Testing ‘Super’, Which Lets Fans Pay To Interact With Their Favorite Creators On Stream

  Facebook, which has expertly copied popular video formats from competitors like Snapchat Stories and micro-video hub TikTok, may now have its sights set on celebrity shoutout platform Cameo.

  
• YouTube Opens Channel Memberships To Creators With At Least 1,000 Subscribers
• Talent Firm Loaded Signs 16-Year-Old Fortnite Pro BenjyFishy
• Twitter To Sunset Periscope App In March After Years Of Declining Usage
• TikTok Introduces Extensive Policies Against Sexual Harassment, Dangerous Pranks
• Liza Koshy Signs Overall Deal With Jada And Will Smith-Founded Westbrook Inc.
• ‘Dance Moms’ Star-Turned-Influencer Nia Sioux Signs With A3 Artists Agency (Exclusive)
• Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, And Their New Podcast Company ‘Archewell Audio’ Sign Exclusive Deal With Spotify
• Walmart Looking To Turn Salaried Employees Into Social Influencers With Nascent ‘Spotlight’ Program
• Winners To Be Announced For 7th Annual ‘Peace In The Streets Global Film Festival’
• Anthony Padilla Starts ‘Pressalike’ Production Company Ahead Of Debut YouTube Documentary
• After 6 Years, YouTube Supergroup O2L Reunites In The Name Of Charity
• Reddit Buys TikTok Competitor Dubsmash, Will Integrate App’s Video Creation Tools
• Here Are Your 2020 Streamy Award Winners
• Discovery Is Making A Docuseries About Onision
• 100 Thieves Signs Content Creator Ian ‘Enable’ Wyatt, Unveils LA Thieves Starting Roster
• David Dobrik’s Latest Venture, ‘The Hundred Thousand Dollar Puzzle,’ Sells 17,000 Units In One Hour
• Insights: Breakup Lawsuit Will Transform Facebook, Regardless Of Its Eventual Outcome
• Hello Sunshine CFO Liz Jenkins Joins Snap’s Board Of Directors
• YouTube Will Enable Viewers To Toggle Out Of Ads For Alcohol And Gambling
• YouTube Greenlights ‘Creator Spotlights’ Docuseries, An Intimate Glimpse Into The Lives Of Top Stars