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Rae Votta


A former YouTube reporter for the Daily Dot, Rae Votta has more than a decade of experience in the digital and entertainment industries. Her work has appeared on AOL, Huffington Post, Out Magazine, Logo, VH1, Current TV, Billboard, and NYMag. She joined Netflix in 2016.

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Meet the duo behind Rise9, the most exclusive club at VidCon

But what's the point?

On Jun 21, 2016 by Rae Votta

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Why Gigi Gorgeous is a transgender icon for the YouTube generation

The makeup artist has detailed her transition and life in beautiful detail.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Rae Votta

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The sex-positive saga of Laci Green

Frustrated with her church, she turned to the Internet, made millions of fans, and became a voice for action.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Rae Votta

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Why Lilly Singh is the superhero YouTube needs

The Canadian comedian is one of the most prominent creators of Indian heritage in the Americas.

On Jun 20, 2016 by Rae Votta

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The state of digital video

When the mainstream buys in, what comes next?

On Jun 20, 2016 by Rae Votta

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Brian Jordan Alvarez brings his vision to life with ‘The Gay and Wondrous Life of Caleb Gallo’

This is what it's like to spend a day on set.

On Jun 16, 2016 by Rae Votta

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Prankster slammed for terrorist-themed YouTube gag posted after Orlando shooting

JoeySalads speaks out in defense of his video and its timing.

On Jun 15, 2016 by Rae Votta

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VidCon tightens security following tragic shootings in Orlando

After Christina Grimmie's murder and the Orlando massacre, VidCon doubled down on security efforts.

On Jun 13, 2016 by Rae Votta

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Ex-Pablo Escobar henchman, who ordered thousands dead, becomes YouTube celeb

John Jairo Velásquez wants to warn youth away from crime through YouTube.

On Jun 8, 2016 by Rae Votta

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VidCon to livestream its major events for the first time

How to watch the annual conference on digital video from the comfort of your own home.

On Jun 8, 2016 by Rae Votta

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YouTube star Alexis G. Zall shares powerful coming-out video

Zall explains her sexuality in annual birthday video.

On Jun 7, 2016 by Rae Votta

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Why YouTube stars are feuding—with themselves

Talent turns to the mirror, unleashes the drama for #RoastYourselfChallenege.

On Jun 7, 2016 by Rae Votta

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7 teens hospitalized following concert by YouTube stars

Fans at Dolan Twins tour treated for panic attacks and anxiety.

On Jun 6, 2016 by Rae Votta

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The rise and fall of Urlesque, the site that wanted to take memes mainstream

For three and a half years, from 2008 to 2011, Urlesque was the definitive site covering the internet as its own culture. Then AOL shut it down and erased it from the web.

On Jun 5, 2016 by Rae Votta

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Sarah Silverman, Mike O’Brien show chemistry in ‘7 Minutes in Heaven’ season premiere

Silverman tries out new standup material and doesn't care for hamsters.

On Jun 2, 2016 by Rae Votta