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MrBeast’s $5 billion empire runs on generosity—but at a cost

The YouTube star has built much of his popularity on philanthropy-inspired content. But red ink and controversy are testing his model.

Fortune

Before hiring his now-CEO, MrBeast insisted the Silicon Valley investor meet his mom

Jeff Housenbold spent a couple of hours with the YouTube star’s mother—and missed his flight.

Fortune

MrBeast's Mobile Phone Ambition Could Rival Reynolds, Trump Family Ventures

After conquering content creation and streaming, MrBeast could have his eyes set on launching a mobile phone company. A new report says the creator, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, could be following in the footsteps of Ryan Reynolds and President Donald Trump by launching a celebrity-backed phone company.

Benzinga

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UFC star ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s son appears to unleash brutal beatdown on pro wrestler in livestream: ‘Deeply concerned’

Legendary UFC fighter Quinton “Rampage” Jackson said “I don’t condone my son’s actions AT ALL!"

The Independent UK

Influencers like MrBeast can help plug funding gap left by aid cuts, says international charity

A new campaign – #TeamWater – with WaterAid partnering with content creators around the world, has managed to raise more than $30 million in August, which the charity calls ‘unprecedented’

The Independent UK

17 Years Later, An Infamous Creator May Make Another Dystopian Story Into Reality

Mr. Beast wants to make the Hunger Games real, unfortunately without competing himself.

Inverse

What's Next For MrBeast After Setting 44 Guinness World Records? Hunger Games Real-Life Competition Without The Killing

Content creator Jimmy Donaldson, best known as MrBeast, has broken YouTube records and recently broke 44 Guinness World Records for his reality competition "Beast Games."

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MrBeast's #TeamWater Delivers 6 Million Years of Clean Water in Days—And They're Just Getting Started

MrBeast and Mark Rober launch a viral campaign, #TeamWater, to raise $40 million by August 2025, aiming to provide clean water to two million people worldwide with the help of WaterAid.

International Business Times UK

Gen Z content creators are bringing in millions from their side hustles—and questioning the need for a college degree

With names like MrBeast getting rich off content creation, Gen Z and Gen Alpha are rethinking degrees in favor of ring lights.

Fortune

MrBeast CEO and 'Beast Games' winner rally brand partners and rare disease support on Wall Street

MrBeast’s new CEO is hitting Wall Street as YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson’s media empire looks to develop long-term brand partnerships and, in turn, unlock more funding for its charitable content

The Independent UK

MrBeast Jumps Into Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal With Giveaway: Tag Your Boss To Win VIP Tickets

On Friday, YouTube sensation Jimmy Donaldson—better known as MrBeast jumped into the viral Coldplay concert drama by offering fans a chance to win VIP tickets—if they tag their boss, that is.

Benzinga

MrBeast scraps AI YouTube thumbnail generator days after announcing it: 'If creators don't want the tools, no worries'

The YouTuber was buried in criticism after announcing the AI tool, which he said "literally feels like cheating."

PC Gamer

MrBeast Pulls AI Thumbnail Tool After Backlash from YouTubers: 'Didn't Mean to Upset Anyone'

MrBeast has pulled his new AI thumbnail tool after creators slammed it for undermining creativity and threatening human design jobs.

International Business Times UK

MrBeast just found a way to make YouTube thumbnails even more obnoxious

Just add AI.

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Six great reads: the world’s biggest YouTube star, a missing twin and a way to understand polarisation

Need something brilliant to read this weekend? Here are six of our favourite pieces from the last seven days

The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: Jacinda Ardern, how they made The Goonies, and a year of celibacy

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

International Business Times UK

MrBeast Net Worth 2025: Is World's Most Successful YouTuber Still Rich? Why Is He Borrowing Money For His Wedding?

Speaking on the Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett, MrBeast explained that his actual bank balance was far less impressive.

Fortune

MrBeast says despite being worth $1 billion he actually has 'very little money' and is borrowing cash from his mom to pay for his wedding

"A decade ago before I blew up everyone in my life told me I was too obsessed and constantly told I’d never make it," Jimmy Donaldson wrote on X.

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‘The Mozart of the attention economy’: why MrBeast is the world’s biggest YouTube star

The long read: He’s spent 24 hours immersed in slime, two days buried alive – and showered vast amounts of cash on lucky participants. But are MrBeast’s videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?

The Independent UK

MrBeast aims to raise millions for his charity by offering a weekend experience to six-figure donors

MrBeast plans to turn the success of his Amazon Prime Video reality competition series into millions of dollars for charity

International Business Times UK

YouTube Star With Nearly 15 Million Fans Quits Channel Citing Fame's Toll And To Focus on Family

Luke Nichols, a popular YouTuber for nearly a decade, is saying goodbye. He is known for his Outdoor Boys channel and has amassed over 15 million followers with his solitary camping videos.

The Independent UK

MrBeast fans left outraged and demanding refunds after Las Vegas event

‘This experience has been nothing short of horrible,’ says one attendee at The MrBeast Experience at Resorts World Las Vegas

International Business Times

YouTuber MrBeast Says Trump Tariffs 'Ironically' Make It Cheaper to Produce Chocolate Outside the U.S.

MrBeast criticizes Trump's tariffs, saying they unintentionally make overseas chocolate production cheaper than manufacturing in the U.S.

Fortune

Overnight multimillionaire and Beast Games winner says MrBeast taught him when it's okay to lose millions on your passion project

Despite Beast Games losing “tens of millions” of dollars, the game’s $10 million winner says MrBeast’s dedication is inspiring.

Fortune

MrBeast told Mark Zuckerberg the first thing he would change if he ran Meta

In a joint interview, YouTube sensation MrBeast and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg swapped thoughts on reaching audiences with video.

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