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• Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital Is Shutting Down, According To Sources (Exclusive)
• Summer McKeen’s Maybelline Lip Gloss Collab Drops At Walmart

  After partnering with indie beauty upstart Nudestix, YouTube and Snapchat star Summer McKeen is joining forces with mass cosmetics brand Maybelline on a limited edition lip gloss collection collaboration. 

  
• YouTube Demonetizes, Tweaks Algorithm On Videos That Peddle Bogus Cancer Cures

  YouTube’s next fight against misinformation involves clamping down on videos that allege bogus cancer treatments. Amid a surge of creators posting 'miracle' cures that purport to treat the ubiquitous disease via unscientific means, YouTube has been cutting off ads for such channels, a spokesperson told The Wall Street Journal, citing policies that ban videos that can result in immediate harm to viewers.

  
• Former Snap Content VP Nick Bell Named Teespring Advisor

  Snapchat's former top content executive, Nick Bell, has joined merch platform Teespring in an advisory capacity. Bell, who formerly served as Snapchat's VP of content until departing the company in November after five years, will assist Teespring in expanding its focus on digital creators.

  
• Dr DisRespect Apologizes For Public Bathroom Stream, Teases Twitch Return Next Week
• Gabby Douglas, Dashawn Jordan, Giannis Antetokounmpo To Attend VidCon As Part Of First Nike Sponsorship
• Shane Dawson’s ‘Ugly Side Of The Beauty World’ Docuseries To Drop This Fall
• Lilly Singh Pacts With Freelance Services Startup Fiverr On Digital Video Ad Contest
• Genius Hires Head Of TV And Film, Signaling Push Into Long-Form Programming
• YouTube Vet Philip DeFranco Hits Play On ‘Rogue Rocket’ Channel With New Correspondents, Deeper Dives
• Ninja, Jacksepticeye, Cody Ko, Rhett & Link To Headline Inaugural Metarama Gaming + Music Festival
• Phil Lester Comes Out On Final Day Of Pride Month: “Hopefully My Story Will Help Some Of You”