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Social media stars are the darlings of advertisers and brand builders. As the dollars grow, talent agencies and support firms for creators proliferate.

'Heated Rivalry,' Cynthia Erivo and Lady Gaga were among the winners of the 14th annual Queerties Awards.

On today's 'Daily Variety' podcast, a look at the collab behind Variety's 10 Creators to Watch list, and why bars are embracing TV watch parties.

Jack Conte, co-founder and CEO of creator-monetization platform Patreon, shared his thoughts on on AI and the future of creative work in a new video.

Serena Pitt and Joe Amabile from "Bachelor in Paradise" are launching a weekly podcast series about relationships, reality TV and more with Alex Cooper's Unwell Network.

Whalar Group has launched Lighthouse Studios to build a TV-like network of digital content. It's also set a deal with Cole Bennett's Lyrical Lemonade.

Razer's vice president of software Quyen Quach unveils new features for AI companion AVA, including fully agentic capabilities.

iHeartMedia has opted to not renew its deal with Jay Shetty for his popular "On Purpose" health and wellness podcast, after three years as part of the iHeartPodcast Network.

True crime podcasting keeps scaling up, with hosts exploring video platforms and more.

Andre "Typical Gamer" Rebelo is bringing his love of "Grand Theft Auto" to Fortnite with the launch of new map "Grand Heist City" later this month.