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MrBeast says he built his $700M YouTube empire on the “purple cow effect”

MrBeast, a.k.a. Jimmy Donaldson, has cracked the code for YouTube stardom—but says his success won’t be easy to replicate.

Fortune

YouTube was born from a failed dating site – 20 years on, the world’s biggest video platform faces new challenges

When three former PayPal employees, Steve Chen, Chad Hurley and Jawed Karim, registered the domain www.youtube.com 20 years ago, they wanted to create an online dating site based around videos of users. In 2016, Chen told the SXSW conference: “We thought dating would be the obvious choice.”

The Conversation

MrBeast explains why he has ‘less than one million dollars in the bank’

Social media star lost ‘tens of millions’ on Amazon series ‘Beast Games’

The Independent UK

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In 20 years, YouTube took over TV

The platform that changed the very meaning of electronic communication is now a dominant TV platform

Salon

Under the influence: Beast Games and the YouTube-ification of television

Amazon’s hugely successful extreme competition series is the latest attempt to lure younger online viewers to TV

The Guardian - US

Who won Beast Games? Winner of biggest TV cash prize ever revealed

Dubbed the world’s biggest reality show, the finale of Beast Games saw one person win $10 million

Evening Standard

Who Might Buy TikTok In The US?

As the clock ticks down on TikTok's 75-day reprieve from divesting from its Chinese owners or being banned in the United States, several contenders are in the running.

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A new type of 'Beast Games' seems to be unfolding

MrBeast has another kind of 'game' going on.

The Street

MrBeast’s net worth as he bids for TikTok's future in the U.S.

Thanks to his elaborate productions and viral challenges, MrBeast is the most popular creator on YouTube. Here's how much he makes and what he's worth now that he's bidding for ownership of TikTok.

The Street

MrBeast isn’t in the bidding race for TikTok—yet

Jimmy Donaldson stirred interest in a post on X saying he’d “buy TikTok so it doesn’t get banned.”

Fortune

MrBeast makes bombshell TikTok announcement

The content creation star is planning what may be his craziest stunt yet

The Street

What next for TikTok? MrBeast and Elon Musk among potential buyers as ban deadline looms

Donald Trump has given 75 days for a buyer to save the app from disappearing in the US forever

The Independent UK

YouTube star MrBeast joins bid to buy TikTok in US

Creator links up with Jesse Tinsley as Donald Trump says he is open to Elon Musk and Larry Ellison buying site

The Guardian - UK

MrBeast’s degrading game show is a dystopian nightmare – perfect for America in 2025

Amazon’s Beast Games reflects the greed, narcissism and worship of aggro-capitalism that has brought us our second helping of Trump

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The Independent UK

MrBeast says allegations against controversial game show are ‘not true’ in new footage

Beast Games has been hit with a lawsuit from unhappy contestants alleging ‘misconduct’

The Independent UK

Beast Games: A full rundown of the scandals dogging Youtube star’s record-breaking game show

‘Beast Games’ is offering a cash prize of $5m, the biggest in television history

Tom’s Guide

How to watch 'Beast Games' online — stream MrBeast's Amazon Prime game show anywhere, first episode free

They get a numbered jersey and a chance to win the largest cash prize in TV history thanks to YouTuber MrBeast. Here's how to watch "Beast Games" wherever you are.

The Independent UK

MrBeast says Elon Musk had an ‘interesting’ one word response when they first met

MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, is still a supporter of the entrepreneur

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Latin Times

Top YouTuber MrBeast Reveals Plans to Run for President During Podcast with Pro-Trump Influencer

MrBeast revealed that he wants to eventually get involved in politics and even run for president during a podcast appearance with a pro-Trump influencer.

The Independent UK

Launch date confirmed for MrBeast’s controversial game show

The show has been hit with numerous accusations from unhappy contestants

The Independent UK

MrBeast responds to sexual misconduct allegations against his company

The YouTuber was asked to ‘refrain from making public statements’ about the investigation

The Independent UK

MrBeast probe ends with some employees fired but finds no proof of sexual misconduct allegations

Online video production company MrBeast says it has fired somewhere between 5 to 10 employees following an investigation into the YouTube empire’s workplace culture

Latin Times

MrBeast Faces New Controversy After Shocking Cannibalism Allegations Further Shake His Empire

American content creator MrBeast has found himself in the midst of a new controversy after recent allegations and evidence of unprofessional behavior and even talk of cannibalism.

Bored Panda

“Finally Real Consequences”: MrBeast Reported To The FBI After Youtuber Leaks Group Chats

“Hopefully they will look into these MrBeast Telegram Company Chats Logs and other concerns.” The post “Finally Real Consequences”: MrBeast Reported To The FBI After Youtuber Leaks Group Chats first appeared on Bored Panda.

Fortune

MrBeast's Lunchables knockoff is already getting customer complaints of mold just one month after launch

YouTuber Rosanna Pansino, who has 14.5 million subscribers, uploaded a video Monday claiming she found mold in a pizza meal.

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