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Newsweek
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
MrBeast Video Breaks His Social Media Record
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. MrBeast obliged to the fans who were asking him to create the viral "Hood MrBeast meme," and the success of the TikTok has shattered his own social media record, becoming his most-liked video on the platform. A spokesperson for MrBeast declined to comment to Newsweek on this article. Why It Matters MrBeast—whose real name is James "Jimmy" Donaldson—is one of the most popular content creators in the world, with 409 million subscribers on YouTube. Forbes recently named him the top content creator in the world, reporting earnings of $85 million. In 2022, Forbes reported the 27-year-old could become the world's "first YouTuber billionaire" with and a net worth of $500 million. What To Know The TikTok has been liked 26.4 million times as of reporting and viewed 287.3 million times. The "Hood MrBeast" or "MrLean" meme trend refers to a series of artificial intelligence (AI) and photoshop edits of MrBeast where he is depicted as a "hood," guy, often seen with designer clothes, a low taper fade haircut and a goatee. The meme became popular last month, with the nickname "MrLean" being a reference to the drug "Lean." The trend is reminiscent of the MrBeast kid deepfakes meme trend, which was popular in 2023. In the TikTok, which was posted last month, MrBeast responds to a comment that asked: "PLEASE GIVE US A MRBEAST HOOD EDIT," and then shows MrBeast walking away with the video transitioning to him sitting on a private jet, with a cap and black hoodie, a stack of money on his lap and a bottle of Voss water. The video then shows MrBeast holding more stacks of cash, and the tune of "Shake It To the Max (FLY)" by Moliy. The video is captioned "You can call me MrLean now." MrBeast followed this TikTok up with another take on the trend which features the content creator, Kai Cenat, who ranks at number 28 on the Forbes list of top content creators. That video currently has 171.2 million views and 18.8 million likes on TikTok. He then addressed this in a post on X, formerly Twitter, and wrote, "People on Tik Tok asked me to be more hood so I did and it became my most liked tik tok ever so here I am again. Idk what's going on." The post has been viewed 24.1 million times as of reporting. MrBeast began his content creation career in 2012 by posting gaming videos. Five years later, he went viral for uploading a nearly 24-hour-long clip of himself titled, "I Counted To 100,000!" Over time, his content has evolved into grand-scale giveaways and extreme challenges—with recent uploads including videos such as "Last to Leave Their Circle Wins $500,000" and "I Spent 100 Hours Inside the Pyramids." His content on YouTube has a massive online viewership, with his video "Squid Game In Real Life," having been viewed over 814 million times. Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson seen at Prime Video's "Beast Games" Special Tastemaker Screening at the Television Academy on May 8 in Los Angeles. Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson seen at Prime Video's "Beast Games" Special Tastemaker Screening at the Television Academy on May 8 in Los Angeles. Eric Charbonneau/Amazon Prime Video via Getty Images What People Are Saying Hayley Baylee, a content creator, replied to MrBeast's TikTok in a comment liked 736,500 times: "Yo ur kinda good at this content thing. You should consider it as a career." Moliy, whose song plays in the TikTok, replied to MrBeast's TikTok: "That's crazy thanks for using my song Mr Lean." Seandoesmagic, a magician and content creator, commented on MrBeast's TikTok: "NAHHHH HE ACTUALLY DID IT." The official account for the United Kingdom brand of the fast-food chain Wendy's commented on MrBeast's TikTok: "If I speak ill be in trouble." @raptalksk wrote on X in a response to MrBeast's in a reply viewed 238,000 times: "man u just be tone deaf like what is this."
Herald Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Herald Sun
What Michael Voss had to say after Carlton's horror loss to Port Adelaide
Don't miss out on the headlines from AFL. Followed categories will be added to My News. Carlton coach Michael Voss says the Blues' horror show against Port Adelaide at Adelaide Oval was 'unlike us' but it doesn't 'leave me in any doubt … of what we are trying to create' as the pressure mounts on his position. The Blues were humiliated by the Power on Thursday night, only kicking the one goal in the first half as their finals chances were all but ended. 'That was unlike us today,' Voss said. 'That was very unlike us in the way we turned up.' After the loss to North Melbourne last week, Carlton figures maintained that Voss – who is contracted until the end of 2026 – would coach out this year. When asked on what his message was for the Blues fans, Voss said the club was 'absolutely disappointed' but they wouldn't throw anyone under the bus. 'It's coming together, if there's one thing I know about working through really tough times is how we connect,' he said. 'What we will not do, you will not see us pass blame on anyone. What we will do is sit here and say 'what is my role in this?' and we'll work hard on that but we need everyone on board with this and that's the way we will approach it.'
Miami Herald
3 days ago
- Science
- Miami Herald
Long-tailed mammal with ‘facial mask' caught in trap in Peru. It's a new species
In the Andes Mountains of northern Peru, a long-tailed mammal with a 'facial mask' moved through the undergrowth. Suddenly, the ground dropped out underneath its hairy paws, and it fell into a slippery-sided hole. Scientists checked their trap — and discovered a new species waiting inside. A team of researchers visited Abiseo River National Park in 2018 and set up a pitfall trap near an archaeology site. The group suspected the 'long-neglected region' had more diverse wildlife than currently known, according to a study published June 19 in the peer-reviewed journal American Museum Novitates. When the team checked one of its traps, it found an unfamiliar-looking small mammal, the study said. Researchers immediately recognized the animal as a mouse opossum, a group of marsupials native to the Americas, but 'were impressed by its slender and long (snout)!' study co-author Pamela Sánchez-Vendizú told McClatchy News via email. Intrigued, the scientists took a closer look at the opossum, analyzed its DNA and realized they'd discovered a new species: Marmosa chachapoya, or the Chachapoyas mouse opossum. The Chachapoyas mouse opossum can reach over 10 inches in length, the study said. Its head has a 'remarkably narrow and long' snout and a 'blackish facial mask.' Its hands and feet are 'densely covered by pale-yellow hairs,' and its tail is 'much longer' than its body. Photos show the 'reddish brown' coloring of the new species. Generally, mouse opossums 'are primarily insectivorous, but they also eat small fruits and small vertebrates (such as) frogs, mice (and) baby birds,' study co-author Robert Voss told McClatchy News via email. 'They primarily climb in trees, aided by their prehensile feet and tail. They are exclusively nocturnal.' 'The new species was captured at a much higher altitude than most other species' of mouse opossum, Voss said. Still, much about its lifestyle and behavior remains unknown. The Chachapoyas mouse opossum 'seems to be a rare species,' Sánchez-Vendizú said. So far, only one specimen of the new species has been found at the Abiseo River National Park in the Andes Mountains of northern Peru, a roughly 580-mile drive northeast from Lima. Researchers said they named the new species Chachapoyas after the indigenous and pre-Incan culture 'that formerly occupied the cloud forests of northern Peru.' 'The Andes remain very poorly explored for small, secretive animal species,' Voss said. 'The discovery of our new species underscores the need for continued biological exploration in this region,' Sánchez-Vendizú said. The new species was identified by its snout and skull shape, claws, tail, teeth and other subtle physical features, the study said. DNA analysis found the new species had 'almost 8%' genetic divergence from related species. The research team included Silvia Pavan, Edson Abreu, Sánchez-Vendizú and Voss.
The Age
3 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Tigers open to Waverley Park move; Voss says his message is still resonating with Blues
Dunne said even if umpires began to use Waverley as a permanent base, the venue could still accommodate an AFL club temporarily, although such discussions had not yet been had. Hawthorn played Richmond the first time either team played at the venue in 1970. Melbourne are still working on the business case to develop a training and administration base at Caulfield Racecourse and have ruled out Waverley as a permanent home for training. The Demons believe modern training facilities require more than one oval and they also argue the $100 million development they are attempting to launch in partnership with government and the AFL will provide the community with significant benefits. 'Melbourne Football Club has been progressing plans for a new training and administration facility that better supports our players, staff and the wider community,' a club spokesperson said. 'The club has been working on a suitable location in the Caulfield Racecourse reserve. We are in productive discussions with stakeholders regarding our preferred location. 'We are working closely with stakeholders to deliver facilities that not only serve the needs of both our men's and women's football programs, but also provide long-term benefits to the local community.' The club's new CEO Paul Guerra does not start in the job until early September. Interim CEO David Chippindall and the board, led by president Brad Green, have been developing the business case. 'Impressive to watch': Voss backs message but hasn't met club chiefs Jon Pierik Michael Voss says he has not addressed his future with club chiefs, but insists all parties remain unified as the Carlton coach fights to save his job. The blowtorch has been put on Voss – and the Blues – after they were humbled by North Melbourne last weekend and endured the loud boos of supporters, leaving them with a 6-8 win-loss record and clinging to hopes of making the finals ahead of Thursday night's pivotal clash against Port Adelaide in Adelaide. Speaking in Adelaide on Wednesday, Voss declared the Blues, with their contested possession mantra, were still 'a pretty impressive brand to watch' when asked whether he was confident his game plan would stand up against the league's best teams, but conceded they had failed to consistently produce a rounded game plan. 'Nah, I do. I think it's a pretty impressive brand to watch. It's hard to talk down being the No.1 contested team in the competition, so it's something that if you want to be good at and known for, it's in the effort indicators of this game,' Voss said. 'Whether that's tackling or whether that's contested footy, you want to be good at it. I don't think there would be a team in the land that wouldn't want to be sitting in that spot. Loading 'But, obviously, clearly, you have got to be able to balance that out with other things in your game. What we acknowledge is that we are not that balanced profile yet. We are busily working away at it, and we have had two parts right in games, but we haven't got the third part right.' The Blues' inability to generate enough run, carry and spread from stoppage, and their poor execution into attacking 50 where they also lack a match-winning crumber, have become major issues. 'Sometimes we have got all three right, but we haven't done it for four quarters. That is still, obviously, an aim to get right,' Voss said, adding he was confident his message was still being heard by the players. The Blues' hierarchy, including president Robert Priestley, have this week not spoken publicly about Voss, who is contracted until the end of 2026. Loading Voss, who led the Blues to a preliminary final in 2023, said he had not directly discussed with outgoing chief executive Brian Cook, incoming chief Graham Wright nor Priestley whether he will remain in the top job come next season. 'No, it's an unnecessary conversation right now, other than being in complete communication with them at all times,' Voss said. 'That has been really valuable as I think we have stated plenty of times before that having the leadership of those two guys, and even Rob as our president, they are outstanding leaders. They are only interested in alignment, and they are only interested in [sticking] together, and that's the support I feel.' Voss refused to buy into questioning whether he was fighting to save his job over the final nine rounds of the home-and-away campaign. 'I don't deal in hypotheticals like that. You can go for your life. But as far as what we are concerned, as I have said, we have come off a game, what, only four days ago … you focus a lot of your energies on turning around what has been a disappointing loss, and turn that into something else,' Voss said. 'We focus on what we can control, that's first and foremost what we do. Speculation about what is happening … we don't tend to shift our eyes a hell of a lot. 'As I said, we are probably focused on the most important things, and the most important things is to get some correction in the most important areas, also to reinforce some other things that we have been doing a hell of a lot of work on to help us get a result tomorrow night.' Skipper Patrick Cripps this week expressed support for Voss, who is being assessed by the experienced Wright. A former football department boss at Hawthorn and Collingwood, Wright is also analysing other areas, including a playing list which has been overly reliant on its top six players. The 10th-placed Blues and 12th-paced Power each sit two wins outside the top eight, with Thursday night's clash looming as somewhat of an elimination final. Voss said key defender Jacob Weitering, who hurt his ankle last weekend but returned to the field, 'should' be right to play, while the Blues will have two debutants, half-back Billy Wilson and mid-year draftee Flynn Young. Young has impressed at half-forward, having 19 disposals, including two goals, last weekend. Cripps did not join teammates in a light run at training on Wednesday, but will be given as much time as possible to prove his fitness for the clash with the Power. While the Power are also under pressure, coach Ken Hinkley said he had sympathy for Voss, his former assistant coach from 2015 to 2021. 'Yeah, I have,' Hinkley said. 'Michael knows what the industry is like. I wouldn't be telling Michael anything more than he knows. And we both know, and everyone who is in this game knows, that you have your time when you have just got to stand up, and you have just got to do your job. And it's hard not to get distracted, but you can't let that happen. Michael is a high-quality person who will lead his club well.' With AAP Suns-Bombers game forces Rising Star award move Jake Niall The AFL will hold its Rising Star award on the night of the Brownlow Medal count this year, in a move forced by the re-scheduling of the Gold Coast versus Essendon game. The award, which goes to the best young player, based on certain criteria, over a season, has been moved from the awards night, during the pre-finals bye, when the All-Australian team, AFL Players' Association's Most Valuable Player, and the AFL coaches award are announced in one fell swoop. Loading But the re-scheduling of Gold Coast's opening round clash with Essendon, postponed due to the cyclone that struck Queensland in March, has prompted the AFL to move the Rising Star award from August 28 – the date of the awards night – to Brownlow Medal night, on the Monday evening of grand final week. Given the length of the Brownlow Medal count, and the fact that other awards such as mark and goal of the year are handed out on the night, it is reasonable to expect that the Rising Star award will not occupy a large portion of the evening's broadcast. The Rising Star has a player nominated for each round. The AFL reckoned that it would be logistically difficult to have the postponed Gold Coast v Essendon game played on mid-week of the bye round – likely on the Wednesday – and then have the Rising Star the next day, when there is a need for a player to be nominated and a match review officer's assessment. The Rising Star is the award to the best-performed young player (21 and under and with less than 10 senior games entering the relevant season). Geelong's Ollie Dempsey took the award last year. Recent winners include Collingwood's Nick Daicos, North Melbourne's Harry Sheezel, Fremantle's Luke Jackson and Caleb Serong, Carlton's Sam Walsh and past champions Nathan Buckley, Adam Goodes, Sam Mitchell, Nick Riewoldt, Joel Selwood and Ben Cousins. The AFL informed the clubs of the change on Tuesday and confirmed it to this masthead on Wednesday morning. In effect, the Gold Coast v Essendon game is part of round 24, when it was originally slated to be played on the Gold Coast as part of opening round. The Brisbane Lions game against Geelong for opening round, too, was re-scheduled to March 29 due to the impact of the cyclone. Cats sign Dempsey to four-year extension Geelong wingman Ollie Dempsey will keep his high-flying act at GMHBA Stadium until at least the end of 2029. Dempsey and the Cats announced on Wednesday that he had signed a four-year extension as he continues to build on his emergence in 2024 where he won the AFL Rising Star award while appearing in every Cats' match. The 22-year old has kicked 22 goals from 15 games this season and has become known for his ability to push forward, take high-flying marks and kick crucial goals. Only Coleman Medal leader Jeremy Cameron, 48 goals, has kicked more majors for Geelong this campaign. Cats executive general manager Andrew Mackie said Dempsey was a prized player. 'Ollie has an infectious personality and is a much-loved member of our football program,' Mackie said. 'Already in his short career Ollie has a great highlight reel and has added a real spark on-field with his energy and hard running, and we can't wait to see him continue to grow as a person and a player over the next four years.' Tom Atkins, Mark Blicavs and Gryan Miers have also re-signed with the Cats this season.
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Carlton and Port Adelaide dump four players each for Thursday night blockbuster
Carlton are punting on two AFL debutants against Port Adelaide, including a 23-year-old only a month on their list. Both clubs have swung the selection axe, chopping four players for Thursday night's high-stakes fixture in Adelaide. Carlton's mid-season draftee Flynn Young and 20-year-old utility Billy Wilson will make AFL debuts. Wilson was pick 34 in the 2023 national draft and the Blues used pick four at this year's mid-season draft on Young. 'Billy, he had to bide his time ... he's a terrific young man,' Carlton coach Michael Voss said. 'He's been working on his game really hard so he's certainly earned his opportunity. 'And Flynn Young will also play ... to have our sixth, seventh debutant for the year, and to have exposure to these young men, to be able to come in and get roles done, it's a credit to them, the work they've done. 'Also a real shout out to our development team because the last four or five weeks, we've seen a real acceleration in a lot of these young men's careers. 'They have got them AFL ready and now they get their opportunity.' The Blues also recalled Jordan Boyd and Lewis Young, with Voss dumping Marc Pittonet, Corey Durdin, Jaxon Binns and Matt Carroll. Patrick Cripps missed a match-eve jog at Adelaide's Unley Oval because of illness but Voss said the captain 'will be right to go.' 'He came in yesterday and he was not training because he's feeling a bit off so we obviously don't want him around the main group.' Port coach Ken Hinkley dropped Ryan Burton, Jeremy Finlayson, Jackson Mead and Christian Moraes after last Saturday's lacklustre 19-point home loss to Sydney. The Power defence has been bolstered by Aliir Aliir's return from a one-game absence because of a knee injury. Power stalwart Travis Boak was summoned for his 379th AFL game, with Hugh Jackson and Logan Evans also returning. Port's Brownlow medallist Ollie Wines (knee) remains sidelined for a second week. Both the Blues (10th) and Power (12th) have six-eight win-loss records and the loser will likely slip three wins outside the top eight.
