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>Sugoi_Ash reports that they have consulted with an ENT and Surgeon, and will be going through some alternative options to surgery to sort out issues, in an attempt to avoid surgery.
>Shrimp Cyberprawn returns to streaming after undergoing a brain tumor removal and subsequent radiation treatment.
>Amemiya Nazuna, formerly of VShojo JP, informs EN viewers about a JP Mikeneko anti.
>CreonCrayon recovers her account after a ban for having an "inappropriate name".
>Deidey unveils her 2.0 Model.
>Noemi Hestia releases a cover of "Bling-Bang-Bang-Born".
>MoguGhost returns to streaming as of 1/12.
>Auri Lunami, a brain cancer survivor, announces that she has received poor results on an MRI. She intends to continue streaming for the near future.
>Pillowdear announces she will be dual streaming on Twitch.
>Nene Amano debuts a Lap Pillow POV L2D model.
>VRhapsodia, an indie coalition, disbands, citing a need to preserve the mental health of its members. In response, a former member releases a Google Doc about their experience, claiming that the leader did not wish to filter out stalkers/harassers, random talents were spammed with invites to the group, among other issues. The leader of the group claims that VRhapsodia may return in a different form in the future, after learning lessons.
>V-Dere announces their 2nd generation: Illus:Eon. Umari Tomoe and Alphabetta, existing indies, will join the group with 1 new talent debuting.
>Jingo, the creator of the "Rindo" model that Filian uses, announced that the previously-reported conflict with Filian has been resolved amicably. It is unclear at this time what the results of this resolution will mean for Filian going forward.
>Kaiyoko, FF-XIV Fashion reporter and partnered vtuber, announces indefinite hiatus, citing a need to restructure their real life situation.
>Akari Kai announces her graduation, effective immediately, citing "better horizons".
>Dokibird reaches #29 on the global leaderboard for Marvel Rivals, becoming the highest-ranked vtuber in the game.
>Nia Redalion releases a mashup cover of "Anytime Anywhere" with "Wish You Were Here".
>Gabriel Abyssia of EVREN will celebrate her anniversary on 1/20.
>Merun Morino, formerly of WACTOR ES, reaches 100k Youtube Subscribers on her birthday.
>Sinder is now a partial owner of GamerSupps.
>Sunny Splosion debuts a new outfit on 1/18.
>Mikeneko is now a Kick partner.
>Furi Ferntail, formerly of VReverie, announces that she is back from a long absence and will continue as an indie effective today.
>Nimi Nightmare debuted with a chibi model on 1/17, opening memberships during the stream and launching the sale of a plush that was sold-out in two minutes.
>Charlotte Suzu celebrates reaching 50k subscribers and releases merch.
Region-Locked
>Gigi Murin of Hololive Justice will appear at Anime Impulse.
>3am will host a virtual meet & greet lineup including their own talents, as well as a variety of indies, at Kawacon in San Antonio.
>Project Livium will host a Valentine's Maid Cafe, where cosplayers will dress as Livium talents.
Other
>Sajam announces a new SajamSlam for Street Fighter 6, including a number of vtubers in the roster.
Local
>Jelly Hoshiumi currently leads PhaseCar Season 2 as of Round 9.
