Archive snapshot · Creators
Tue, Oct 20, 3:17 AM ET
Netflix lays off head of film Dan Lin as job cuts continue across the streamer
The film chief's exit comes amid roughly 1,000 layoffs at Netflix, nearly 6% of its workforce, signaling continued cost discipline at the streaming giant.
Forbes · +14 outlets
UTA expands its creator leadership team
The agency is deepening its bench of reps focused on digital-native talent as creator businesses keep moving into mainstream representation.
The Hollywood Reporter · +9 outlets
Riot Games reveals Hush as Valorant's newest agent, arriving October 27
The telekinetic Duelist from Guangdong is the game's next playable character, timed to keep the live-service shooter's content cadence on track.
Dexerto · +9 outlets
K/DA returns with 'Firestarter,' fans call the comeback worth the six-year wait
League of Legends' virtual girl group is back and drawing millions of views, showing Riot's music-driven crossover format still lands with audiences.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
TheBurntPeanut responds to VTuber nomination backlash with 'major changes' to model
The streamer's Best VTuber nod at the Streamer Awards reignited debate over what counts as a VTuber, prompting a joke model redesign.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Alex Cooper's Unwell University expands to a new class touring the continent
The latest cohort of the podcast network's live event and talent program reflects how audio creators are scaling into touring businesses.
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Elon Musk says he will give one SpaceX share to every kid in America
Musk framed the pledge, worth over $10.5 billion at current valuations, as the first of many, raising questions about whether it is a marketing play to build a
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Team Vitality HQ vandalized and esports trophy stolen during Paris protests
The French esports organization's headquarters was attacked and looted during a day of demonstrations, an unusual physical risk for an esports brand.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Chronicle Media launches to tackle content discovery with AI
The new venture from Aaron Sisto and Scott Greenberg bets that AI-driven recommendations can solve the growing problem of finding audiences in a crowded content
Variety · +5 outlets
Google lets anyone build and use their own Android apps with AI, no coding required
The feature removes developer accounts and coding skill as barriers, broadening who can ship small software tools to Android devices.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Counter-Strike pro Aleksib faces suspended prison sentence over alleged tax fraud
The Finnish CS2 pro could receive a four-month suspended sentence, putting a legal spotlight on player finances in top-tier esports.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
K/DA comeback aside, Pokemon's $140 mystery TCG skateboards sell out and resell for $1,000
The 30th anniversary collection with rare gold variants fueled instant resale markups, the latest sign of collector demand outpacing supply.
Dexerto
Netflix has no comment needed: Lucca Comics chief on celebrating the crossover between movies and video games
Director Emanuele Vietina previews the 60th edition of the Tuscan festival, which leans into the blurring line between games and screen entertainment.
Variety
Ticket resale sites including SeatGeek sue DC over law capping prices at 10% above face value
The lawsuit tests how far local governments can go in regulating ticketing markets that creators and venues rely on for live event revenue.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Cindy Crawford, Rande Gerber and Kaia Gerber remember Presley Gerber as a 'sweet, beautiful soul'
The family's social media tributes follow the death of 27-year-old Presley Gerber in September, drawing wide attention across influencer audiences.
Variety · +13 outlets
Conjoined twin influencers Jose Luis and Jose Armando Cevallos die at 27
The brothers, known to followers as the Cevallos twins, died after one suffered cardiac arrest and the other a heart attack.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Hacker finds 68,000 AI companion toys could be hijacked to tell users their parents died
A security researcher flagged vulnerabilities in Energize Lab's companion robots, raising child-safety concerns around connected toys.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
'Clannad' and 'Angel Beats' creator Jun Maeda opts against active cancer treatment to keep working
The writer and composer diagnosed with throat cancer has chosen palliative care so he can continue creating, a decision drawing tributes from anime fans.
Dexerto

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