YouTube Drops Logan Paul After Controversial Video

Logan Paul in a screen grab from his controversial YouTube video.

LOS ANGELES - YouTube has dropped Internet star Logan Paul from its advertising ranks and has suspended production of a YouTube film that he was set to appear in.

The action came amid a flurry of criticism of Paul after posting a video that seemed to show a dead body that was hanging from a tree in a Japanese forest known for suicides committed there. Paul later took the video down and apologized, saying he had made a “misguided” decision.

The action came a week after the controversial video surfaced on YouTube, which is owned by Google. The company also faced backlash for its slow response to the incident. The issue is gained much attention as the online service continues to replace television as the main source of entertainment for young viewers.

As a result of the action, Paul was dropped from Google Preferred, which allows content creators access to guaranteed revenue from top advertisers. Moreover, YouTube has said it was delaying any projects involving Paul, including a proposed sequel to the YouTube movie “The Thinning.”

Actor Darren Dowler, the Laker Girls and Others Celebrate Launch of Christy Buss's New Show

Actress/choreographer Christy Buss is joined by model Shelbie Kovach and the Laker Girls at the launch party for her new online show "All About Christy."

LOS ANGELES, Calif. –  Noted choreographer/actress Christy Curtis Buss was joined by the Laker Girls, Playboy Playmate Neferteri Shepherd, actor Darren Dowler (“Eagle Eye”) actress Jen Faith Brown (“Sing”) and others to celebrate the launch of the online series “All About Christy,” recently at her iconic dance studio, the Studio Art of Dance in Los Angeles.

Buss, whose father-in-law was the late Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss, is the host of “All About Christy” where she shares her thoughts on life, relationships, dance, wellness and more along with celebrity guests. The show airs new episodes every Wednesday on YouTube.

 “I’m very excited to launch this new series and share my experience and success with a message of support and empowerment for women and everyone who is watching,” Buss said. “These days, life is very challenging and difficult for many so I want to share my positive thoughts and lessons I’ve learned over the years to overcome challenges and achieve success through this new show. It’ll be bold, fun, exciting and encouraging so I hope everyone joins us!”

As the longtime choreographer of NBC’s “Days of Our Lives” and “Passions,” and the “Diane Diaz Show” at the Bellagio in Las Vegas as well as her work with dance students and appearances on “The MTV Movie Awards,” CNN and Fox Sports, Buss brings a fresh voice and approach to persevering and overcoming challenges.

With her friends, including celebrity guests, “All About Christy” will give viewers a chance to hear personal stories and life lessons from top personalities from television, films, sports, music and more. Moreover, Christy will also share her passion to help others by encouraging viewers to support charitable organizations such as the Lakers Youth Foundation, Hashtag Lunchbag and others.