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For one who first gained fame through his unconventional YouTube clips, MrBeast didn’t take long to be ranked among the most influential people of all time. Since then, he has launched quite a few ventures about numerous different things, and while some of them garnered him controversy and backlash, some others garnered him acclaim too.

That said, he recently brainstormed to come up with a whole new idea to gain a spot under the limelight once again: Per reports, he is currently working on one million dollars worth novel with James Patterson, the author famous for his mystery pieces of realistic fiction. And as the reports have it, it sounds a lot like another Hunger Games movie.

Jimmy Donaldson. | Credits: @mrbeast / Ig. MrBeast and James Patterson are reportedly working on a novel together

Of all the new things he could pull, the latest idea to have popped into the mastermind businessman MrBeast,...

When it comes to the world of streaming, Kai Cenat is easily one of the biggest names in the industry. Despite this, he’s no stranger to controversy, and every now and then, he makes headlines. Cenat is widely known for his high-energy content and hilarious pranks, but recently surfaced rumors have placed him in a rather negative light.

Kai Cenat | Credits: @caicenat/Instagram

Rumors have been circulating that Nike has apparently ended their multi-million dollar contract with him after he allegedly recorded his 16-year-old friend in the bathroom. Let’s dive deeper to understand whether there is any truth to this story or not.

Did Nike really end their multi-million dollar contract with Kai Cenat?

The streaming world is currently buzzing with headlines as certain problematic posts have been making their way across several social media platforms. Rumors suggest that Nike has reportedly cut ties with Twitch sensation Kai...

Hollywood A-listers or TikTok trendsetters, who’s got the bigger paycheck in 2024? Once upon a time, movie stars ruled the money game, cashing in on blockbuster deals and hefty backend profits. But now? Influencers are out here flipping viral dances and skincare routines into multi-million-dollar empires. It’s not just about red carpets anymore; it’s about brand deals, merch drops, and engagement rates.

While actors still pull in jaw-dropping salaries, think Robert Downey Jr.’s levels of wealth, the influencer economy is a whole different beast. A viral post can make more money in a day than some actors do in a whole season. With platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube offering monetization goldmines, top influencers are stacking their bank accounts faster than Hollywood can greenlight a sequel.

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So, who’s actually winning the money race?...

The Molly-Mae documentary series “changed people’s expectations of her” and gave the influencer more space for her true self to come across, according to Prime Video UK head of TV licensing Hannah Blyth.

Blyth said popular docs like Molly-Mae: Behind it All about the influencer-content creator are helping the streamer reach younger, female audiences in the UK.

Behind it All, which launched last month, is a tell-all account of Hague’s time launching her fashion brand after she had her first baby and broke up with fiancée Tommy Fury – a break-up that generated plenty press interest over the two ex-Love Island stars.

“Molly is very endearing and people feel they know her well but it was important having the space for a long-form title where you see more into her life from a different angle,” Blyth said at Mip London. “The feedback we got was it changed...

MrBeast’s ambitious game show Beast Games became a huge success when it debuted on Prime Video in December 2024. Quickly turning into one of the platform’s biggest premieres, the unscripted show even garnered significant attention from fans. However, behind the scenes, the show put a major financial strain on Jimmy Donaldson’s wallet.

MrBeast in a still from Beast Games | image: Prime Video

Appearing on Steven Bartlett’s Diary Of A CEO podcast, the YouTuber thus revealed how the show cost him well over $100M—far more than what Amazon MGM Studios had boasted offering him. Further, sharing the estimated expenses for just two episodes, MrBeast revealed how he ended up spending more than The Office and Stranger Things S1’s entire budget.

MrBeast lost millions over the crazy expense of his Prime Video show A still from MrBeast’s Beast Games | image: Prime Video

Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast...

MrBeast’s CEO Dream Shocker! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

MrBeast as YouTube’s CEO? Woah, that’s something to ponder about. Susan Wojcicki announced on Feb. 16 that she was done with Yt and was stepping down after about a decade.

“Today, after nearly 25 years here, I’ve decided to step back from my role as the head of YouTube and start a new chapter focused on my family, health, and personal projects I’m passionate about,” she announced. “The time is right for me, and I feel able to do this because we have an incredible leadership team in place at YouTube.”

The internet, though, barely had time to process all this when MrBeast (literally) posted on X: “Can I be CEO.” No explanation. No follow-up. Just four words that threw YouTube’s comment section into overdrive.

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Netflix has turned to YouTube again by commissioning a version of hit UK format Blue Therapy.

Coming a few weeks after taking on the second season of The Sidemen’s Inside, the streamer has started casting on the show in which six couples are guided by a seasoned expert in an attempt to tackle ongoing issues in their relationship. At the end of the hard-hitting therapy sessions, the couples are faced with the ultimate question – will they find their way back to each other or end the relationship for good?

The show started life on YouTube three years ago on the Trend Centrl channel and episodes with titles such as “My Partner Is Taking Fake It Til You Make It To Another Level” have amassed millions of views.

Channel 4 has since commissioned a local version produced by Luti Fagbenle’s Luti Media titled In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy, which aired in 2023. The Netflix version,...

YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, created the reality game competition Beast Games, which recently concluded its first season. The show’s first season was won by Jeffrey Randall Allen, who was awarded a grand cash prize of $10 million. According to reports, Allen will not be taking home the whole amount won on the game show.

MrBeast’s Beast Games season 1 concluded recently (Credit: Prime Video).

The reality series has been the center of an ongoing controversy regarding the treatment of its contestants. As a result, it is easy for viewers to blame the YouTuber for Allen losing out on a large portion of the grand prize. However, netizens reacted to the news on social media and realized MrBeast wasn’t at fault. Here is why the winner of Beast Games is losing $5 million.

Beast Games winner reportedly set to lose almost $5 million from prize money

Beast Games premiered in December...

Beast Games is one of the biggest reality competition series on television right now, and it might grant its winner the largest cash prize in the history of the tournament. As viewers follow the show on Amazon Prime Video, it’s becoming clearer who the crowd-favorite is – or perhaps the potential winner.

MrBeast in Beast Games / Credits: Prime Video

YouTube star MrBeast, real name Jimmy Donaldson, gathered one thousand participants to compete in a series of physical, mental, and social challenges for a chance to win $5 million – or potentially $10 million – in cash prize.

Prime Video’s Beast Games might already have a winner

The famed YouTuber recently posted an update on his X profile teasing viewers with the upcoming announcement of the Beast Games winner. MrBeast said that it could be the “largest cash prize in the history of entertainment,” which is definitely a huge deal.

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Money may talk, but in the entertainment industry, it doesn’t just talk—it shouts from the rooftops. While Hollywood may have always been known for its extravagant salaries, streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video have thrown the rulebook out the window. The stars in the world of Prime Video aren’t just cashing in on their talent—they’re redefining what it means to be a paid actor in today’s digital age.

Gone are the days when a high-paying role was restricted to the big screen alone. Now, actors are raking in staggering amounts for their work on the small screen, with Amazon Prime leading the charge.

John Krasinski in Jack Ryan (2018)

From high-octane thrillers to feel-good comedies, these stars know how to turn their on-screen magic into cold, hard cash. So, buckle up, grab some popcorn, and get ready to discover the jaw-dropping paychecks that have made Prime Video history!

Amazon’s Beast Games mega game show has received plenty of flak from critics. Averaging only 13 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, professional TV reviewers have called it “a sad reflection of our modern times,” “one of the most undignified spectacles ever shown on TV” and “a deafening, joyless cash dash” that “exists solely to show us the worst of the human condition.”

So, yes, the show is that good — addictive in a Squid Game knockoff kind of way. The amount of cash being tossed around is obscene, and that’s part of what makes the show guiltily watchable. In the second episode, when the show’s inflatable-tube-man host Mr. Beast howls and waves his arm when not one of four contestants is tempted by a $1 million bribe to eliminate the rest of their 50-person teams, it’s very compelling TV. Indeed, viewers have firmly split with the critics on this show...

Time and again, YouTuber Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson has proved his massive reach and influential capabilities. But he seemingly outdid himself with the Prime Video show Beast Games, which pulled in a staggering 50M viewers worldwide. With such massive success, it’s no surprise that other streaming giants are looking for a similar piece of the action.

Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast | image: @mrbeast/YouTube

Reports suggest that both Disney and Netflix are allegedly trying to copy the same formula, hoping to replicate MrBeast’s magic. While Netflix recently aired a Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight that saw 65M views, Disney has yet to make such a groundbreaking show. But while Hollywood is eager to tap into influencers, many netizens think it’s a risky bet—after all, there’s only one MrBeast, and his success is tough to copy!

Beast Games became Prime Video’s biggest release of 2024

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Popular YouTuber-turned-showrunner MrBeast is headed to Las Vegas with a new “MrBeast Experience” at Resorts World.

From April 13 to 15, fans of the content creator and Beast Games host can book a three-night stay at Resorts World Las Vegas and receive an exclusive MrBeast “mystery bag,” stocked with limited-edition merch and goodies. One lucky bag will contain a $10,000 gift voucher, redeemable for cash.

The MrBeast Experience will also offer on-site activations and immersive experiences across the Resorts World property and in some of its restaurants. A press release teases “exclusive menu items and streams of the best of MrBeast, themed beverages, and more.”

Only guests who book the MrBeast Experience online will be eligible for the gift bag, though all hotel guests and visitors will be able to take part in the restaurant experiences. Guests must stay for all three nights of the booking period.

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MrBeast is bringing a themed experience to Sin City. The most-subscribed personality on YouTube has partnered with Resorts World Las Vegas for a “MrBeast Experience” that is described as the “ultimate” entertainment opportunity for the creator’s fans.

The MrBeast Experience will operate on the Las Vegas Strip from April 13-15. Though some of MrBeast’s live appearances — such as the grand opening of his burger joint and his more recent promotional efforts for Beast Games — have focused on the man himself, the Vegas activation is a chance for fans to experience the gamified format of a typical MrBeast video. Resorts World is selling a three-night package that includes a “mystery bag,” with contents ranging from MrBeast swag to a $10,000 gift voucher.

“We’re thrilled to partner with MrBeast to bring a new immersive experience to the property,” said Resorts World CMO Ronn Nicolli in a statement. “It’s special...

Mr. Beast's Beast Games is about to head into its final stretch of episode releases.

With only Episodes 7-10 left to air for the hit reality series, tensions are high as contestants compete to see who will take home the life-changing grand prize of $5 million. 

The series most recently set its cast against each other in a series of challenges that included a massive roulette wheel, a straight-up Iq test, and an ultra-competitive rock-climbing race. 

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Many are wondering about the details of Beast City and Beast Island, specifically where they are located and if they really look the way they do on Amazon Prime Video's Beast Games.

Beast Games is the biggest gameshow in television history in more ways than one. Hosted by Mr. Beast, the show began with 1,000 contestants and promised an insane grand prize of $5 million.

Of course, some have been on the fence about the show due to the controversy surrounding Mr. Beast and his brand, but the show has proved to be a hit on Amazon Prime Video.

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90 Day Fiance star Loren Allen is getting a lot of attention following his recent appearance. He’s been criticized many times for his behavior throughout the show. He called it quits with Faith Tulod by the end of BF90 Season 7. He has also confessed to having s*x with the woman again who gave him gonorrhea during the Tell-All. But despite all the nasty issues, Loren appears to be thriving in his career outside the show. Keep reading to see his unexpected crossover.

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Loren has become more active on social media after the BF90 season finale. The 90 Day Fiance star has started calling himself “gonorrhea boy,” embracing the illness he suffered from cheating with Faith. He even wears shirts that say “gonorrhea boy” and often takes photos with fans in public. Loren is now back in the U.S.

MrBeast‘s $100 million Amazon original Beast Games just set the ecommerce giant’s new record for most-watched unscripted series ever. But how does its viewership hold up to what MrBeast’s (aka Jimmy Donaldson) videos get on YouTube?

Per Variety, Beast Games got 50 million viewers in the 25 days after it premiered Dec. 19. Amazon says that makes it the #1 unscripted series of all time, and the #2 overall series debut of 2024, beaten only by the much-anticipated live-action Fallout.

It was also apparently Amazon’s most “acquisitive” series since Fallout, which means it drove more new Prime subscriber growth than every other original released in 2024 other than the video game adaptation.

Amazon additionally noted that 50% of Beast Games’ viewers have been outside the U.S., with sizable watch time from India, the U.K., and Mexico.

The international audience aspect tracks with what we see on MrBeast’s YouTube channel. He’s known...

MrBeast has yet another hit production on his hands.

The massively popular 26-year-old YouTube star’s Beast Games is now the most watched unscripted TV show in the history of Prime Video, The Wrap reports.

The competition TV show was watched by more than 50 million viewers in its first 25 days, per the report.

Keep reading to find out more…

The TV show also had the No. 2 most-watched series premiere of 2024, just behind Fallout. The series also brought in the most new Prime Video customers since Fallout.

Additionally, Beast Games went to No. 1 on Prime Video in more than 80 countries, with more than 50% of its viewership coming from outside of the United States.

Here’s a synopsis of the new show: “From the groundbreaking mind of MrBeast comes a new, record-breaking competition series. A staggering 1,000 players compete in nail-biting, physical, mental, and social challenges, for a chance to win a whopping $5 million dollar cash prize.

The massive YouTube reach of Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson seems to have translated some to Prime Video.

The Amazon-owned streamer says some 50 million viewers worldwide have watched Beast Games, a competition series co-created and hosted by Donaldson, in its first 25 days of release (which includes the first half of a 10-episode season). Prime Video says the show is its second largest new series debut of 2024, behind Fallout — which hit 65 million viewers over its first 16 days, according to the streamer.

As with other data Amazon has provided about its series, the company doesn’t say whether the 50 million figure is an average viewing figure (a la Nielsen ratings for traditional TV) or the number of people who have watched a few minutes of Beast Games. About half of viewing has come outside the United States, per Amazon.

The 50 million viewers for Beast Games puts the series ahead of Cross, which Prime Video...

Beast Games has set a record for Prime Video, becoming the streamer’s most-watched unscripted series ever in its first 25 days.

According to Prime Video, the series has racked up 50M viewers globally in that time frame. That also makes it the second most-watched and second most acquisitive new series of 2024, behind only Fallout.

Prime Video says that more than half of the Beast Games audience is based internationally with especially strong performances in India, the UK, and Mexico.

It’s unclear exactly how Prime Video is quantifying “viewers,” since there is no way for the streamers to determine exactly how many people are watching via a single stream, or if anyone is watching at all. It’s possible that the company is using active sub households to arrive at this number, like Paramount Global does, but Amazon has declined to provide guidance when asked.

Based on his already successful YouTube show,...

Eight years after wrapping up her run as Spencer Hastings on Pretty Little Liars, Troian Bellisario has finally added another television hit to her filmography. On Call, the latest cop show from Dick Wolf, has become a major streaming success on Prime Video.

According to FlixPatrol, On Call has been No. 1 on TV for Prime Video since Jan. 13, with the procedural drama series being responsible for knocking the reality competition series Beast Games from YouTuber Mr. Beast out of the top spot. The show's ratings success comes amid mixed reviews from critics, with review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes noting that On Call has a 54 percent approval rating. Originally set up at IMDb TV (later Freevee), On Call moved over to Prime Video, with all eight episodes dropping onto the streamer on Jan. 9. Besides Bellisario, On Call stars Brandon Larracuente, Eriq Lasalle, Lori Loughlin, Rich Ting, and Monica Raymund.

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Amazon Prime Video has increasingly become a bigger player in the ongoing streaming wars. It certainly doesn't hurt that the streamer has found success with high-profile shows like "The Boys," which has become a full-blown franchise encompassing several spin-offs. These are series with big names and big stars. Yet, sometimes, a smaller show (relatively speaking) can break through the noise and become a big hit. Such is the case with "The Rig."

Starring Iain Glen ("Game of Thrones") and Emily Hampshire ("Schitt's Creek"), "The Rig" season 2 recently premiered on Prime Video to kick off 2025. Rather quickly, it made its way into Prime Video's top 10 charts and is currently sitting in the number four spot in the U.S., per FlixPatrol. That also means it's trending just behind "Cross," the new "Alex Cross" series, and ahead of "Pop Culture Jeopardy!" Those are both shows with major brand recognition. Yet, this British...

It seemed impossible to have another massive streaming hit in 2024, but Netflix accepted the challenge in a major way. The second season of the streamer’s international mega-hit “Squid Game” arrived on Dec. 26, officially ending the holiday season with a steady stream of blood and violence, shattering all kinds of viewership records in the process.

The South Korean series was seen in 2.2 million U.S. households in the first four days it was available, according to Samba TV data, a massive debut no matter the time of year.

However, this week’s edition of the Wrap Report looks at the full week following that big debut. While “Squid Game” was 2024’s final big streaming hit, it wasn’t the most-watched streaming program from Dec. 30 to Jan. 5. That honor belongs to “Landman,” the latest Paramount+ drama from mastermind Taylor Sheridan.

“Squid Game” still had a strong showing this week. Season 2 came in at No,...

Did MBeast’s followers surpass US population? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

MrBeast has just achieved a jaw-dropping milestone that’s left the internet in awe—he now boasts more YouTube subscribers than the entire population of the United States.

With over 341 million subscribers, the 26-year-old content creator has surpassed the US population, which stands at 334.9 million, making him the reigning king of YouTube.

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MrBeast is the Most Subscribed YouTube Channel

The incredible feat has knocked T-Series, the Indian music channel, out of the top spot, officially making MrBeast the most subscribed channel on the platform.

Known for his high-energy, high-budget videos that push the limits of creativity,...

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December 2024 was a great month for individual creators in the U.S. Top 100. Of the six channels that got the most subscribers during the 31-day measurement period, five feature creators’ names (or screen names) in their titles: MrBeast, The Stokes Twins, Topper Guild, Vlad and Niki, and Mark Rober.

Each of those creators hauled in at least 1.9 million new subscribers during the final month of the year. Does that give them a rosy outlook for 2024? Based on our data,...

Jeremy Grant from Beast Games is facing major backlash after some of his material in the new Amazon Prime Video series.

Beast Games Episode 4 was the show's first new episode of 2025, continuing the record-breaking efforts of YouTube sensation Mr. Beast's first game show effort. The series gives a never-before-seen 1000 contestants a chance to win a $5 million prize, the most money any game show has ever awarded.

Having 1000 contestants means countless personalities take the spotlight under Mr. Beast's watch, particularly with so much at stake. The latest episode included a whole new kind of drama as well, which has the fandom talking.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, and Lee Majdoub

Director: Jeff Fowler

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 Movie Review (Photo Credit – Instagram)

What’s Good: Sonic 3 leans on the more superhero aspects of the Sonic franchise and leaves behind most of the human roles in the background, as it should be.

What’s Bad: The humor can be hit or miss, and while Carrey is outstanding, his brand of humor feels quite dated.

Loo Break: There is very little room for rest, maybe the start of the second act, but the film moves at a great pace.

Watch or Not?: This is a great family film, and for Sonic fans, it is a must-see.

Language: English (with subtitles)

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 110 Minutes

User Rating:

The Sonic franchise is one of the most important ones in the video game medium,...

Welcome to our rundown of the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week.

We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.

And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.

It’s not rare that Ryan Trahan pops up on our Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report, but it is rare that he appears twice in one week—and on two different channels! One video, a collab with chef extraordinaire Nick Digiovanni, is sponsored by YouTube itself. Also making this week’s list: MrBeast and The Sidemen, along with a robotics enthusiast sharing his tiny laboratory.

YouTube star MrBeast proposed to Thea Booysen (Photo Credit – Instagram)

YouTube megastar MrBeast, known off-screen as James Donaldson, has unveiled a new chapter in his life—he’s engaged to gaming streamer Thea Booysen.

The 26-year-old creator, whose channel holds an astounding 340 million subscribers, made the romantic gesture on Christmas Day, marking a festive and unforgettable moment for the pair.

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The couple, who have been together since 2022, were celebrating Christmas with both families present, including Booysen’s relatives who had flown in from South Africa.

“My family flew out from South Africa for Christmas and we were...

Everyone has seen the ads from Mr. Beast about Honey, the web extension that finds the best discount coupons for any purchase. The influencer has plugged the company in many of his videos and Honey has also been promoted by other personalities like Marques Brownlee, Linus Tech Tips, and more.

A recent expose by the channel MegaLag uncovered some dark allegations about Honey. The channel reported that it was scamming not only its users but also the influencers who promoted the service themselves. The company has faced other controversies in the past when it was bought by PayPal in 2020.

What is Honey and who founded it? Mr. Beast ina promotion for Honey | Credits: YouTube/PayPal Honey

Honey, the latest favorite sponsor of influencers, is a tech company that provides discount coupons for purchases on online portals. The web browser extension can be installed on any browser and Honey promises to...

As the second season of Squid Game brings about a new chapter in the life of the series, one cannot help but look back at the impact of the first season. The series broke records with its quality, being a fresh premise that was almost meta in the most interesting ways possible.

A still from Squid Game | Credit: Netflix

The juxtaposition between the dark themes of the series and the bright color scheme almost became nightmarish but iconic. So much so, that the visual themes of the series became very popular, and people all across the world were recreating it. However, there was one person who took things to the next level in the most bizarre ways possible.

MrBeast recreated the entire Squid Game set for a YouTube video

The first season of Squid Game was released in September of 2021, and it caused cultural waves. Fans from all across the world were watching the series,...

Beast Games is making its way through its first season, and with an unfathomable budget, its filming locations are appropriately astounding.

Developed by internet sensation Mr. Beast, Beast Games raises the bar for game shows in a way it's never been raised before. The series started off with a gameshow record 1,000 competitors, all of whom were in contention for the biggest prize in gameshow history — $5 million Usd.

Thus far, two of the expected 10 episodes have aired on Amazon Prime Video as Beast Games Episode 3 gets set to make its way to the streaming service soon. As fans watch through those first two episodes, one aspect of them that stands out is the incredible scenery from the sets and locations.

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Beast Games' first two episodes have made their way online, and the question now turns to when exactly Episode 3 will join them.

Created by online megastar Mr. Beast (the subject of some unfortunate controversy in 2024), Beast Games is a new game show that's already making history. The series features 1,000 contestants (the biggest field ever in a game show) as they compete for a $5 million prize, the largest reality TV prize ever.

The first two episodes came to Amazon Prime Video on December 19, kicking off the competition as viewers wait for more drama and action to unfold.

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After nearly a year of hype, controversy, and anticipation, the Amazon Prime Video original series Beast Games has finally premiered its first season. For Jimmy Donaldson, the 26-year-old North Carolina native who uses the MrBeast moniker across his social channels, Beast Games is an opportunity to produce his biggest-ever spectacles while introducing his brand of content to a new audience.

Some of that promise has been stunted by the negative press Beast Games has received. The show’s production process reportedly left many contestants hungry, exhausted, in pain, and short on needed medications. Though Donaldson has addressed those allegations, a group of Beast Games contestants hit him with a class action lawsuit back in September. Similar accusations have dogged other streaming productions, but some observers argued that Donaldson went too far with his high-pressure situations.

It is in that complicated environment that Donaldson began a multiplatform publicity tour to promote his Amazon Prime Video original.

Beast Games is here!

The MrBeast reality TV show was released today on Prime Video, and you can watch it right here on the streamer.

Here’s a synopsis of the new show from the 26-year-old YouTuber, via Prime Video: “From the groundbreaking mind of MrBeast comes a new, record-breaking competition series. A staggering 1,000 players compete in nail-biting, physical, mental, and social challenges, for a chance to win a whopping $5 million dollar cash prize. Week by week, players will use their strength and wit to stay in the game, with the hope of being the multi-million-dollar winner.”

Keep reading to find out more…

Episodes 1 and 2 drop on December 19, with consecutive episodes following weekly, exclusively on Prime Video. There are a total of 10 episodes of Beast Games. See the full release schedule:

Episode 1 – December 19

Episode 2 – December 19

Episode 3 – December 26

Episode 4 – January 2

Episode 5 – January 9

Episode 6 – January 16

Episode 7 – January 23

Episode 8 – January 30

Episode 9 – February 6

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MrBeast is coming to the small screen. The YouTube megastar is about to release his first TV series, Beast Games, with Amazon Prime Video. The massive gameshow will start with 1,000 contestants, all competing for $5 million — the most single prize money in reality TV history. In usual MrBeast fashion, viewers can expect huge stunts and sets, including a train, a purpose-built city, and turmoil among the contestants.

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The next big event in the world of influencer boxing looks likely to take place in India. That’s where creator, podcaster, and entrepreneur Logan Paul will fight against former UFC star Conor McGregor, according to a statement from McGregor himself.

McGregor broke the news of the Paul fight in a tweet. “The rumors of a bout with [Ilia Topuria] are false,” wrote the 36-year-old Irishman. “I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul in a boxing exhibition in India.”

The Ambanis rank among the world’s wealthiest families. Patriarch Mukesh Ambani currently ranks as the richest person in Asia and the 9th-richest person in the world, according to Forbes.

As Indians embrace the influencer boxing trend, a high-profile fight between a major creator and a combat sports legend would be a fitting next step. Last month, when Logan’s brother Jake fought Mike Tyson live on Netflix,...

Welcome to our rundown of the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week.

We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.

And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.

While tallying up data for our latest Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report, we realized that this is the biggest week we’ve seen so far. There were 2,536 sponsored videos published on YouTube during the week of Nov. 25-Dec. 1–more than in any other week we tracked previously. This surge is thanks to the upcoming winter holidays: it’s the single biggest time of the year for ad spend,...

The new "Beast Games" weekly competition TV series, hosted and co-created by ‘MrBeast’, streams December 19, 2024 on Prime Video:

“…fans can expect to see their favorite type of 'MrBeast-style' challenges fueled by time-sensitive emotional decisions, pyrotechnics, and of course, big-rewards.

“A staggering 1,000 players compete in nail-biting, physical, mental, and social challenges, for a chance to win a whopping $5 million dollar cash prize.

“Week by week, players will use their strength and wit to stay in the game, with the hope of being the multi-million-dollar winner.”

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Prime Video has released the official trailer for the upcoming competition series Beast Games. Fans can expect to see their favorite type of MrBeast-style challenges fueled by time-sensitive emotional decisions, pyrotechnics, and of course, big-rewards.

The series is set to debut weekly on Thursday, December 19 on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

From the mind of MrBeast comes a new, record-breaking competition series. A staggering 1,000 players compete in nail-biting, physical, mental, and social challenges, for a chance to win a whopping $5 million dollar cash prize.

Week by week, players will use their strength and wit to stay in the game, with the hope of being the multi-million-dollar winner.

Prime Video‘s Beast Games is hosted by co-creator and executive producer, Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), alongside co-creators and executive producers Tyler Conklin, Sean Klitzner, and Mack Hopkins. The executive producers also include Michael Cruz, Matt Apps, Charles Wachter,...

The first season of MrBeast‘s ambitious and controversial series Beast Games is due out on December 19, and the projects promotional tour is bringing its headlining star to Roblox. That’s where a branded Beast Games experience will allow players to take part in MrBeast-style challenges that will deliver on-platform prizes to winners.

The details we know about the Beast Games Roblox experience come from Roblox strategist and consultant James Purell, who posted a screenshot of the upcoming partnership on his LinkedIn page. Purell noted that the experience is due to kick off on Beast Games‘ release date, with weekly challenges planned and $5 million of payouts set to be delivered. An in-game currency called “Beast Bucks” is also part of the plan.

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… the trailer for the highly anticipated documentary about real-life superhero Christopher Reeve.

HBO has announced that DC Studios’ Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story will air Saturday, Dec. 7 at 8/7c (and stream on Max). “Chronicling his personal and professional life before and after the near-fatal horseback riding accident in 1995 that left him paralyzed from the neck down,” the film “uses Reeve’s own words, as well as intimate input from his closest family members and friends, to paint a rich, nuanced portrait of a man who refused to be defined by...

MrBeast thinks safety concerns about his Amazon Prime Video series were overstated.

The YouTube behemoth, also known as Jimmy Donaldson, said claims that contestants were exposed to unsafe conditions and sexual harassment were “blown out of proportion.”

MrBeast made the comment on X (formerly Twitter) after Prime Video released a teaser trailer for Beast Games, which premieres on December 19.

Commenting on the trailer, an individual asked him: “Is this the same one where a lot of contestants complained of terrible conditions?”

MrBeast replied: “We have tons of behind the scenes dropping when the show does to show how blown out of proportion these claims were. Just can’t release it now because it would spoil the games.”

The allegations against Beast Games first surfaced in a New York Times investigation in August. The publication spoke with more than a dozen contestants, who said there was inadequate food or medical care...

The new "Beast Games" weekly competition TV series, hosted and co-created by ‘MrBeast’, streams December 19, 2024 on Prime Video:

“…fans can expect to see their favorite type of 'MrBeast-style' challenges fueled by time-sensitive emotional decisions, pyrotechnics, and of course, big-rewards.

“A staggering 1,000 players compete in nail-biting, physical, mental, and social challenges, for a chance to win a whopping $5 million dollar cash prize.

“Week by week, players will use their strength and wit to stay in the game, with the hope of being the multi-million-dollar winner.”

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MrBeast is the ringmaster for a “Squid Game”-style winner-take-all battle for $5 million in his forthcoming “Beast Games” show for Amazon’s Prime Video.

“Beast Games” will premiere Dec. 19, exclusively on Prime Video. On Monday, MrBeast — the massively popular YouTuber whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson — posted a teaser trailer for the show on X. “I spent over a year creating this 10 episode competition series, breaking 40 world records, building the craziest sets in entertainment history, featuring 1,000 players, and a $5,000,000 grand prize!” MrBeast wrote. “I poured everything I have into this show, I’ll see you December 19th on @PrimeVideo!

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Prime Video has announced the lineup of movies and TV shows that will be available on the service in November. The Prime Video December 2024 lineup includes new Amazon original movies, TV shows, and specials.

Members can look forward to Angry Birds Mystery Island Part 3, Beast Games, Culpa Tuya (“Your Fault”), Jack in Time for Christmas, Pop Culture Jeopardy!, Secret Level, The Sticky, Thursday Night Football, and more.

Prime Video Originals

The Prime Video December 2024 programming includes the following Originals.

Angry Birds Mystery Island Part 3 (2024 – Streaming December 3)

Based on Rovio’s popular game Angry Birds, Angry Birds Mystery Island introduces three new Hatchling characters—” Mia,” “Rosie,” and “Buddy”—and a foreign-exchange piglet named “Hamylton” who are mistakenly catapulted onto an uncharted island.

The ragtag bunch quickly learns that, in order to survive and make it back home, they will need to unlock the mysteries of the island together.

Jack in Time for Christmas...

Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast redefined what YouTubers could do and changed the digital landscape with his innovative ideas. He has built an empire of over 460 million subscribers across all his channels, and branched into multiple businesses.

Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast | @MrBeast/Instagram

But all that glitters is not gold because the swirling controversies surrounding him painted a starkly different picture than what we’re led to believe. Despite all the allegations, it’s surprising to see that Beast Games hasn’t been canceled, but the storm of accusations might overshadow the show’s debut.

Beast Games: High-Stakes Competition or Grueling Ordeal? Jimmy Donaldson aka MrBeast | @MrBeast/Instagram

Beast Games is going to premiere on Prime Video on December 19, and we will see 1000 contestants, who will battle extraordinary challenges to win a cash prize of $5 million. The show would have physical feats, social tests, and strategic gameplay, aiming...

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Creator commotion

India’s hottest YouTube video is a MrBeast parody. 14 of the biggest South Asian YouTubers showed up on CarryMinati‘s channel for a MrBeast parody that already has more than 57 million views. In a comment on the video, the real MrBeast applauded the “insane” effort that went into Minati’s spoof. Is a cross-continental collab next?

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