Demi Lovato joins Gov. Newsom as he signs legislation protecting young social media influencers

By Elizabeth Wagmeister | CNN

Pop star Demi Lovato met with Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles as the California governor signed two bills into law on Thursday that will provide financial protections for child stars in the digital age.

The two new pieces of legislation aim to help protect young social media influencers and ensure that children and teenagers who perform on online platforms are protected from financial abuse.

“A lot has changed since Hollywood’s early days, but here in California...