MrBeast

SpaceX president Gwynne Shotwell stated that some customers are choosing shorter flights with Starlink capabilities over direct options. MrBeast mentioned he would prioritize Starlink-equipped flights even with layovers, though 13 contacted airlines did not confirm this behavior. SpaceX announced new Starlink partnerships with American Airlines, Southwest, Virgin Atlantic, Iberia, and Aer Lingus.

A new scam in Discord involves fake MrBeast casino accounts and a 'boat-girls scam' where bots distribute explicit images with links. Users are warned to avoid these scams, which spread through hacked or abandoned accounts and server raids.

MrBeast, a famous YouTuber and philanthropist, is granting wishes for 100 children with serious illnesses nationwide, including eight in the Hampton Roads area. One of the children is 17-year-old Harley Matela, a student at Cape Henry Collegiate.

Arizona State University offers a content creation bachelor’s degree to train aspiring influencers, with out-of-state tuition reaching $142,860. Over 57% of Gen Zers aim to become influencers, driven by the creator economy’s financial potential and success of digital stars like Emma Chamberlain and MrBeast.

New court documents reveal MrBeast's strategies for pitching brands like Slack, Walmart, and Sony, including ad rates and spectacle-style content. His company secured $91 million in brand deals for 2025, with major clients like T-Mobile and Amazon.

MrBeast and LeBron James are partnering to support 100 children with cancer through fundraising, awareness, and personalized experiences. The collaboration involves multiple organizations and includes events like meeting celebrities, attending screenings, and participating in blood drives.

MrBeast's candy company, Feastables, has experienced a slowdown in growth, with US sales volume rising 13% in 2025 compared to a 33% increase the previous year. The brand, central to MrBeast's business expansion, has introduced new leadership and product diversification strategies as sales plateau despite wide retail distribution.

ABC's 'Shark Tank' Season 18 features guest Sharks including MrBeast, Mindy Kaling, and J.J. Watt alongside returning permanent Sharks. The season marks a return of the show's all-star guest lineup.

ABC's 'Shark Tank' Season 18 features guest Sharks MrBeast, Mindy Kaling, and J.J. Watt alongside returning permanent Sharks. The show returns with a new group of all-star guest investors.

ABC's 'Shark Tank' Season 18 features guest Sharks including MrBeast, Mindy Kaling, and J.J. Watt, alongside returning permanent Sharks. The show returns as a hit with new all-star guest appearances.

Shark Tank Season 18 features guest Sharks including MrBeast, Mindy Kaling, and J.J. Watt alongside returning permanent Sharks. The ABC show returns as a hit series with new guest appearances.

A user reported falling victim to a scam involving MRBEAST and FEARWIN, where they provided personal and financial details to withdraw $2,500 but later discovered the site was fraudulent after hesitating to deposit additional funds.

Instagram's partnership with Samsung aims to challenge YouTube and Netflix by expanding its presence on smart TVs, leveraging influencers for content, and introducing longer-form videos. Meta faces the challenge of establishing Instagram as a primary creator platform while deciding whether to produce original content or monetize existing influencer posts.

MrBeast's company, Beast Industries, has hired a team from Andreessen Horowitz-backed startup Pietra to build a creator platform connecting brands and creators. Key hires include Pietra's CEO Ronak Trivedi and former Google/Uber executive Shiva Rajaraman. The platform aims to diversify MrBeast's ventures beyond YouTube into areas like commerce and membership programs.

Steven Bartlett's company FlightStory is developing a paid membership program to build direct relationships with superfans, following a trend among creators to diversify revenue through subscriptions and memberships. The program aims to offer content, experiences, and benefits to enhance fan engagement and retention.

Around 22 million teenagers aged 13 to 17 earn money through digital platforms like video game livestreaming, online reselling, and in-game economies such as Roblox. Gen Alpha, the youngest generation, is increasingly entrepreneurial, with aspirations to become YouTubers and TikTok creators, reflecting a shift toward unconventional digital careers.

A group of YouTube strategists are helping YouTubers expand their popularity and charging big money for their services. These strategists are behind successful channels like MrBeast. They form a booming class of advisors.

An ex-employee has sued MrBeast's company, Beast Industries, over allegations of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias. Beast Industries has strongly denied these claims.

MrBeast's company, Beast Industries, is facing a lawsuit from a former employee alleging sexual harassment and workplace gender bias. The company has strongly denied these claims.

A former employee of MrBeast's companies has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination, retaliation, and violations of parental leave policies. The plaintiff, Lorrayne Mavromatis, claims these issues occurred during her employment with Jimmy Donaldson's business entities.

A former female staffer is suing the popular YouTube channel MrBeast, alleging a hostile work environment involving sexual harassment and claiming she was terminated shortly after returning from maternity leave.