Source: ViacomCBS/The Toy Book

Source: ViacomCBS/The Toy Book
Source: ViacomCBS/The Toy Book

Nickelodeon is banking on a new star.

The network inked an overall deal with 13-year-old social media star and hip-hop artist, Alaya “That Girl Lay Lay” High to develop a host of content built around Lay Lay’s brand. The company plans to work with Lay Lay to create music, multiplatform programming, and a full consumer products program spanning fashion, accessories, publishing, and more.

“I’m so excited to be joining the Nickelodeon family! I grew up watching Nick and this opportunity is seriously a dream come true,” says Lay Lay. “I have the best fans in the world, and I can’t wait to take them on this journey with me.”

Lay Lay has been seen on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and has scored celebrity fans including Nick Cannon and Le’Veon Bell.

About the author

James Zahn

James Zahn

James Zahn, AKA The Rock Father, is Editor-in-Chief of The Toy Book, a Senior Editor at The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider, and Editor of The Toy Report, The Toy Book‘s weekly industry newsletter. As a pop culture and toy industry expert, Zahn has appeared as a panelist and guest at events including Comic-Con International: San Diego (SDCC) Wizard World Chicago, and the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy. Zahn has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment, retail, and publishing industries, and is frequently called upon to offer expert commentary for publications such as Forbes, Marketwatch, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, the Washington Post, and more. James has appeared on History Channel’s Modern Marvels, was interviewed by Larry King and Anderson Cooper, and has been seen on Yahoo! Finance, CNN, CNBC, FOX Business, NBC, ABC, CBS, WGN, The CW, and more. Zahn joined the Adventure Media & Events family in 2016, initially serving as a member of the Parent Advisory Board after penning articles for the Netflix Stream Team, Fandango Family, PBS KIDS, Sprout Parents (now Universal Kids), PopSugar, and Chicago Parent. He eventually joined the company full time as a Senior Editor and moved up the ranks to Deputy Editor and Editor-in-Chief.

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