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YouTube Is Offering a Talent Option to Sell Subscriptions

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YouTube Inc. is doing more to keep its brightest stars happy. 

The online video site is adding a feature that will allow content creators with more than 100,000 subscribers to sell memberships to their fans, the company said Thursday. Loyal viewers will be able to pay a monthly fee for perks like custom emojis, exclusive content and merchandise.