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The Standard
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Standard
Youtuber MrBeast reportedly set for livestream debut on Kuaishou, stock surges
MrBeast accepts the award for favorite male creator during the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. AP
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Pilot wins $2.5M jet after completing 100-day isolation challenge in MrBeast's latest YouTube stunt
Pilot Armando spent 100 days isolated inside a $2.5 million private jet for a MrBeast challenge—but turned down an additional $500,000 to double that time. Despite winning the jet, he now faces the likelihood of having to sell it due to the high costs of maintenance and storage. The challenge included a series of optional rewards and sacrifices. Armando forfeited a $50,000 prize for access to an outdoor gym and declined a Lamborghini in exchange for a bed. While he did win $50,000 for participating in a DoorDash-themed flight segment, that was the only cash he walked away with. On day 90, MrBeast offered Armando $500,000 to extend the isolation for another 100 days. Though tempted, the pilot chose not to continue, citing the emotional toll of being away from his family and the difficulty of living without meaningful contact. 'Getting another half a million dollars for another hundred days, I could actually keep the jet for longer than a couple months and fly it to all the places I want to go,' Armando said. Ultimately, he prioritised reuniting with his family over holding onto the aircraft. Though the jet is valued at $2.5 million, it may not sell for its full market value. Costs for storage, operation, and upkeep will make holding onto it financially difficult. It's unclear whether Armando was paid separately for flying MrBeast and his team during filming. With no additional income disclosed, selling the jet appears inevitable.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'You just ruin anything fun!': Fans slam MrBeast for Coldplay VIP ticket giveaway amid recent scandal
Image via:YouTube megastar and philanthropist Jimmy 'MrBeast' Donaldson is once again sparking online debate. This time for gifting two VIP Coldplay concert tickets in a social media stunt that mixes comedy, pop culture, and controversy. Not all of us are laughing. In a recent X post announcing a giveaway, MrBeast encouraged fans to tag their boss in the replies for an opportunity to score VIP seats at a Coldplay concert. 'I bought two VIP Coldplay tickets and one random person that tags their boss in the replies will win them! (if you win watch out for the Jumbotron)', he mischievously quipped, alluding to the infamous recent viral scandal of a CEO and HR head getting caught in an awkward moment on the kiss cam at a recent Coldplay show. That moment resulted in two corporate executives getting flack and professional consequences. — MrBeast (@MrBeast) Taking advantage of controversy Famous for using internet trends to power his millions of online clicks, MrBeast's newest stunt is capitalizing on that infamous Coldplay concert moment that's still reverberating across social media. The kiss cam clip immediately became a meme, with users analyzing the workplace politics. MrBeast's choice to use the moment as comic fodder struck some fans as witty. Others, though, believe he's gone too far. Critics accuse him of ruining the fun Not everyone is wowed. Not to mention some users accused the YouTube titan of making light of real-world impacts for viral fame. One fan posted, 'You just ruin anything fun, don't you,' complaining about what they see as opportunistic behavior. Another wrote, 'Stop making content out of everything,' reflecting more general criticism that MrBeast's approach reduces even authentic pop culture moments to a clicks-and-views contest. Defenders praise his innovative style MrBeast's army of supporters came to the creator's defense, applauding his ingenuity and his philanthropy. 'He's giving away Coldplay VIP seats just for tagging your boss–how's that not fun?' one user commented. Others respected how he still injects humor and production value into everything he touches. This isn't the first time MrBeast has dived into trending waters. Whether it's recreating Squid Game or challenging 100 men to take on a gorilla (virtually), Donaldson has continually blurred that line between entertainment, philanthropy and internet culture. His most recent step follows suit but sheds some persistent questions about the role of creators in monetizing public attention. MrBeast is back in the crosshairs of internet culture, where every move, philanthropic or promotional, invites applause and skepticism alike. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
MrBeast jumps into Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot's cam' scandal, offers free Coldplay VIP tickets with a twist; check the date and venue
YouTube billionaire MrBeast has jumped into the trending Coldplay 'kiss cam' controversy, offering two VIP concert tickets to fans in a viral social media stunt, and throwing subtle shade at the scandal. The giveaway comes just days after a Coldplay concert in Boston inadvertently outed Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot in an intimate moment captured live on a stadium Jumbotron. The clip has since gone viral, drawing tens of millions of views and triggering internal fallout at the company. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Degree MBA Healthcare healthcare Data Analytics Others Operations Management Product Management others Technology Artificial Intelligence PGDM Data Science Finance Cybersecurity Public Policy Design Thinking CXO Data Science Project Management MCA Management Leadership Digital Marketing Skills you'll gain: Data-Driven Decision-Making Strategic Leadership and Transformation Global Business Acumen Comprehensive Business Expertise Duration: 2 Years University of Western Australia UWA Global MBA Starts on Jun 28, 2024 Get Details 'I bought two VIP Coldplay tickets and one random person that tags their boss in the replies will win them! (if you win watch out for the Jumbotron),' MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday(July 17). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now The post immediately racked up thousands of responses as fans raced to participate and poke fun at the original scandal in the process. When and where is the next Coldplay concert? Live Events The next Coldplay concert is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin. This performance is part of their ongoing Music of the Spheres World Tour, and it's set to feature their signature immersive experience, complete with fireworks, colored smoke, confetti, and a setlist spanning both classics like 'The Scientist,' 'Viva La Vida,' and newer tracks from their 2024 album Moon Music. Tickets are still available on resale platforms, with prices starting around US$363–398, though premium seating on the floor begins closer to $770. Following Madison, the tour continues to Nashville's Nissan Stadium on July 22, then heads to Miami's Hard Rock Stadium on July 26 and 27 The Coldplay 'kiss cam' controversy The original incident occurred during Coldplay's July 16 concert at Gillette Stadium in Boston. As the band played a romantic track, the stadium's 'kiss cam' landed on a couple in the crowd, later identified as Andy Byron and Kristin Cabo,t who appeared visibly affectionate. Audience cheers turned awkward when the two seemed hesitant to react, drawing a lighthearted jab from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin . 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy,' he joked from the stage. The moment, broadcast live on the venue's big screen, was captured and shared by nearby concertgoers. One such clip uploaded by user Grace Springer quickly went viral across platforms, amassing over 40 million views within 48 hours. Fallout at Astronomer Both Byron and Cabot are in an extramarital affair, and Cabot reportedly finalized her divorce in 2022 and serves in senior executive roles at Astronomer, a high-profile data infrastructure company. Following the video's viral spread, the company placed both executives on administrative leave pending a formal internal investigation. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Astronomers' board confirmed the inquiry: 'We are conducting a review to determine the facts and evaluate any potential breaches of our internal code of conduct. We take matters of integrity and accountability seriously.' The company emphasized that no other employees were involved and asked the public to refrain from speculation as the investigation proceeds.
Mint
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
MrBeast jumps on Coldplay ‘kiss cam' scandal bandwagon, offers 2 free tickets – How can you get it?
Popular YouTuber MrBeast, Jimmy Donaldson, has now jumped on the Coldplay 'kiss cam' scandal bandwagon, which went viral after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and his HR chief Kristin Cabot were caught cuddling on camera. The YouTuber offered two VIP tickets to a Coldplay concert, but with a catch. In a hilarious dig at the kiss cam scandal at the Boston concert, MrBeast said he would give away two VIP tickets to the upcoming Coldplay concert to a random person who tags their boss in the comment section. Referring to the infamous Jumbotron that exposed the alleged affair of the Astronomer executives, the YouTuber asked the winner to 'watch out for the Jumbotron,' likely hinting at an interactive element planned for his latest giveaway. 'I bought two VIP Coldplay tickets and one random person that tags their boss in the replies will win them! (if you win watch out for the Jumbotron),' he tweeted alongside a picture of himself with two tickets. A Jumbotron camera at a Coldplay concert in Boston, Massachusetts, captured the CEO, Andy Byron, with his arms around the company's head of HR, Kristin Cabot. Both Byron and Cabot are married. They went viral for trying to dodge the 'kiss cam,' which prompted Coldplay singer Chris Martin to joke, 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy.' In May this year, YouTuber MrBeast became the only billionaire under 30 who didn't inherit his wealth. With an estimated net worth of $1 billion ( ₹ 8,350 crore), the 27-year-old influencer is now the eighth youngest billionaire worldwide. Born on 7 May 1998 in Greenville, North Carolina, MrBeast started his YouTube journey at 12. After dropping out of college, he concentrated on content creation full-time. His YouTube channels, MrBeast, Beast Reacts, MrBeast Gaming, and MrBeast Philanthropy, have more than 415 million subscribers combined. His main channel alone has 270 million subscribers, becoming the most-subscribed YouTube channel worldwide. The YouTuber specialises in what is now called 'stunt philanthropy,' and creates videos that include attention-grabbing challenges with huge cash giveaways.
