Lauren Riihimaki: Celebs Rumors

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Jellysmack is diving into free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) in partnership with Roku, with two new channels stocked with curated series from Jellysmack creator partners including LaurDIY, Brad Mondo and Stephanie Soo. Under the pact, the Roku Channel has launched Jellysmack’s first FAST linear channels, Hello Inspo (lifestyle) and Mysteria (true crime), on the services Live TV Guide. The channels feature packaged series from 17 of Jellysmack’s top creators. Hello Inspo, covering beauty, style hacks, home makeovers, recipes, DIYs and more, features content from creators including Brad Mondo, Lauren Riihimaki (LaurDIY), Emmeline Mayline Cho (Emmymade), Liz Fenwick, HeXtian, Hellthy JunkFood (JP Lambiase and Julia Goolia), Smitha Deepak, Josh Elkin and Karina Garcia. Mysteria‘s true-crime content comes from creators including Stephanie Soo, Christina Randall, True Crime Recaps (Amy Townsend and Chris Nathan), Killer Bites, Dr. Todd Grande, John Lordan (LordanArts), Brooke Makenna and Danelle Hallan.

Peter White Television EditorCraftopia, the non-scripted crafting competition series, has been renewed for a second season at HBO Max.The streamer has ordered eight-part series Craftopia: Holiday Showdown, which will feature adult contestants for the first time. The first season featured children up to 15 competing to solve puzzles and overcome physical challenges, with the laws of karma setting the rules.The first season, which launched in May, tested the mental and physical stamina of its young contestants as they unravel how their social actions impact their success in the game.Hosted and exec produced by YouTuber Lauren Riihimaki, the new series will launch in 2021.