Kobalt Label Services signs hip-pop duo Jack & Jack in advance of their upcoming debut album. The deal contains a variety of services including; digital distribution, physical distribution, licensing, and marketing. Jack & Jack are also known as Social Stars and digital content producers. They have 110 million plus vie…

Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes announces his first-ever headlining arena world tour for 2017. The 44 announced Illuminate World Tour dates will kick off in the U.K. on April 27th, running through August 23rd in Boston, MA with many more dates yet to be announced. The North American leg of the arena tour…

YouTube Star Meghan McCarthy Voices Glam Squad, a new animated series from Global Gaming App LINE PLAY. McCarthy partners with Global Gaming App LINE PLAY to launch first animated scripted series Glam Squad, The three-episode scripted series is live now on McCarthy’s YouTube page. Glam Squad follows McCarthy’s avatar M…

ESPN is turning to social influencers to strengthen its coverage of this summer’s football aka Soccer in the US having partnered with popular YouTuber KSI for a new Euro 2016 show. The new show hosted by KSI, whose real name Olajide Olatunji, features football challenges, skits, and interviews, all filmed in the ESPN I…

Christina Grimmie, a rising singing star who gained fame as a YouTube sensation and a contestant on television’s “The Voice”, was shot dead while signing autographs for fans after a concert in Orlando, police said on Saturday. The suspected attacker died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police believe he traveled to…

Seven teenagers were taken to a local hospital Saturday night after they were overcome with excitement at a Dolan Twins show at iPlay America in Freehold, New Jersey. Freehold police Officer Daniel Rehberg said 21 other show-goers were treated at the scene by EMS personnel from several local towns. He said the seven th…

“Girl, no! You cannot get HIV like that!,“ exclaims YouTube star Todrick Hall in a new video for HIV BEATS, an upbeat and informative new series from #endHIV and Greater Than AIDS, made in collaboration with YouTube. Featuring top YouTube influencers, the series debuts on the 35th anniversary of the first case of HIV/A…

Pontiff tells social media stars they create virtual circles to which followers belong, laying ‘paths of optimism and hope’ Pope Francis demonstrated his digital credentials on Sunday by holding an intimate meeting with YouTube stars, throwing his support behind popular beauty videos and encouraging his celebrity guest…

YouTuber Hannah Hart creator of My Drunk Kitchen and New York Times bestselling author, knows how to have a good time over a good meal better than anyone. As the host of the new web series, While the Water Boils™, now live on YouTube and PassionForPasta.com™, Hart is once again doing what she does best with the help of…

What started as Tyler Oakley’s YouTube channel back in 2007, has now led one accomplishment to another. Now, he’s signed with Ellen DeGeneres. Matthew Tyler Oakley, known as Tyler Oakley, is originally from Jackson, MI. He’s known for his YouTube videos and podcasts. Besides being a humorist, he is an author and activi…