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☆ Ellen DeGeneres spoke about the 'devastating' end of her talk show. Here are all the celebs who have spoken out about their experiences with her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Julie Gerstein | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +25 min

"The Ellen Degeneres Show" ended in May 2022, two years after toxic workplace allegations surfaced. AdvertisementShe was supposed to go out with a bang, but Ellen DeGeneres' much-loved talk show instead went out with a whimper. Even years after the 2020 controversy and ending of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski have continued to question some of her behavior. Garrett, who has appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" multiple times, reshared Variety's article about the comedian's letter apologizing to staffers who felt disrespected. AdvertisementOctavia Spencer said all her experiences on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' have been 'supportive and fun'The actress, who's appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" numerous times over the years, issued a statement supporting DeGeneres via Instagram on August 13.

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☆ Ryan Garcia: Boxer was three pounds overweight for major fight. It went ahead and he shocked the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Jonny Velasquez | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Ahead of the fight, Garcia missed the weight limit for the bout, which ended his chances of competing for a world title on April 20. “In the ring, I’m gonna beat your a**,” Garcia posted on Instagram ahead of the fight. I bet you hoped it was some kind of mental health issues.”Many speculated that Ryan was going through a mental health crisis, including boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. Garcia hasn’t shied away from talking about his struggles with mental health. During the press conference for the fight, Haney asked Garcia to pay him $500,000 per pound if he missed weight.

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☆ History is repeating itself as MrBeast and T-series battle for YouTube's top spot
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

MrBeast is set to surpass T-Series as YouTube's top channel. Kjellberg was in the midst of a battle for YouTube's number one spot because another channel — the Indian music label T-Series — was closing in. Now, for MrBeast, history is repeating itself, except this time, he is the one closing in on YouTube's biggest channel, T-Series, And it looks like he's soon going to win the top spot. Amid an expected mass exodus from the platform, a win for independent creators could have a positive ripple effect. "This breakthrough will show independent creators that they can be more successful than large corporations," she said.

Persons: —, MrBeast, YouTuber Felix Kjellberg, Kjellberg, he's, Donaldson, Jimmy Donaldson, He's, Gabe Gordon, Donaldson wasn't, Gordon, Donaldson hasn't, Moon, Katya Varbanova, Varbanova Organizations: Service, YouTube, YouTube's, Kjellberg, Reach Agency Locations: Burger

☆ TikTok has become a pseudo-shopping channel, and Gen Z has had enough
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-22 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

@ceevannn #stitch with @Renèe | Influencer Marketing these days, Katy Hearn’s products and branding dont move me to purchase. TikTok influencers stand above IG because of authenticity. As social media marketing evolved, so did the opportunity for influencers to work with more brands. Data shared with the outlet from a YPulse study found that 45% of 13 to 22-year-old respondents felt influencers don't have the sway they used to. Sophie Wood, the director of strategy at influencer marketing agency Fohr, told BI the influencer bubble hasn't burst, it's just changing.

Persons: —, Manrika Khaira, TikTok, it's, Zers, CeeVan, influencers, Katy, rogan, @Madeline Pendleton, Ashley Rector, Quimby, — influencers, Rector, Samantha Zink, Zink, Gen Z, Influencers, Catherine Falls, Sophie Wood, Wood, Hannah Witton, Witton, It's, Jessica Dante Organizations: Service, Business, Influencer, qvc, Federal, Quimby Digital, Zink Talent, Yahoo News, YouTube, Smart, BI, Love Locations: Catherine, London

☆ Avoiding 'blackout shopping' could be the key to saving money, according to a 'frugal living' YouTuber
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-18 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

It's called "blackout shopping," and it's one of the worst things you can do if you're trying to save money, according to Kate Kaden, a YouTuber who gives advice on "frugal living." Living below your means is the best way to save money consistently, Kaden told Business Insider. AdvertisementOne of those is "blackout shopping," Kaden said, when we go out for something specific but get tempted into picking up impulse purchases around the store. Some of Kaden's most popular videos are about consistent ways to save money, things people should stop buying, and how to form a "frugal cocoon." "So shop for where you're really at and what you're going to do."

Persons: —, It's, Kate Kaden, Kaden, you've, Gen Zers, millennials, decluttering Organizations: Service, Business, McKinsey, Federal, YouTube

☆ Patzcuaro: A lake in Mexico’s ‘magical town’ is disappearing. Authorities blame drought, and theft
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Abel Alvarado | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

Lake Patzcuaro in the western state of Michoacán has lost more than half its volume since authorities started tracking its falling water levels, according to a new report from CNN affiliate Televisa. Lake Patzcuaro, as seen in a video from the government of Patzcuaro. Both the town of Patzcuaro and its lake are major tourist destinations, especially during its November Day of the Dead festivities. In a 25-minute video that has gone viral on social media, YouTuber El Perepeche walks over cracked soil where once there was water. Lake Patzcuaro as seen in a video by the YouTuber El Purepeche.

Persons: Lake, YouTuber El, Patzcuaro, El Organizations: CNN, Televisa, ” Authorities, Purepeche Locations: Mexico, Michoacán, ”, Patzcuaro, Janitzio

☆ A popular YouTuber's negative video of Humane's AI Pin raises questions about critical reviews in the age of innovation
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-16 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

In today's big story, we're looking at a critical tech review that caused a bit of a stir on social media . AdvertisementIn a 25-minute video , Brownlee details all the issues he encountered using the AI device. Earlier this year, a negative video of Fisker's Ocean SUV by Brownlee also made waves on social media . Mario Tama/Getty Images; Chelsea Jia Feng/BICritical reviews in the age of innovation raise some interesting questions. Last week's drop among tech stocks shouldn't scare away investors , according to Wedbush.

Persons: —, Michael Pollan, Roy Rochlin, Marques Brownlee, Brownlee, X, Mario Tama, Chelsea Jia Feng, It's, Insider's Peter Kafka, Peter, Katie Notopolous, Goldman, David Solomon, Kevin Winter, Eric Newcomer, Rebecca Zisser, Caitlin Clark, Morgan Stanley, Dan DeFrancesco, Jordan Parker Erb, Hallam Bullock, George Glover Organizations: Business, Service, YouTube, Apple, Apple Vision, Humane, America, JPMorgan, National Bureau, Statistics, Amazon Prime, Street Journal, Justice Department, Ticketmaster, United Airlines, Bank of America, The Locations: San Francisco, New York, Tokyo, London, Dublin

☆ Humane's AI Pin got trashed by a YouTuber, and it sparked a firestorm over whether that's fair
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Geoff Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

YouTube tech reviewer Marques Brownlee gave a scathing review of Humane's new AI pin. Some X users said Brownlee's review would mark a death knell for the company. AdvertisementIn his review, Brownlee applauded the build and craftsmanship of the device. AdvertisementIn another viral tweet, however, the user Daniel Vassallo called Brownlee's review "distasteful" and "almost unethical" given his huge following. Vassallo told Business Insider he wasn't defending Humane and actually thought the substance of Brownlee's review was "fair and balanced."

Persons: Marques Brownlee, —, Brownlee, Sam Sheffer, Humane's, Daniel Vassallo, Vassallo, MKBHD, Alex Finn, Alex Kehr Organizations: YouTube, Service

☆ The rapid rise and fall of ghost kitchens
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-14 | by ( Kenneth Niemeyer | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Ghost kitchens are restaurants with no storefront and no seating that customers never see and which only do delivery. Several influencers and celebrities have used ghost kitchens to produce their own lines of food, like YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, known online as Mr. AdvertisementAnd as quality issues and late delivery times worsen, some ghost kitchens are starting to see legal challenges. Cracker Barrel also opened its own virtual restaurant using CloudKitchens, another ghost kitchen group, according to Restaurant Business. The company owns three virtual brands, Banda Burrito, The Meltdown, and Burger Den.

Persons: —, Jimmy Donaldson, Burger, Noah Schnapp, It's, TenderFix, Brinker, Kevin Hochman, Donaldson, MrBeast, Travis Kalanick, Kelli Valade Organizations: Service, Business, The New York Times, Kroger, Times, Restaurant Business, Banda, Denny's

☆ Some Cybertruck owners report getting red warning screen alerts within days of taking delivery
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Some Cybertruck owners are reporting issues they say occurred shortly after delivery. AdvertisementSome Cybertruck owners are taking to the internet to report issues with their new Tesla pickup truck. Multiple owners have reported the same issueAt least five others who identified themselves as Cybertruck owners online have posted that they had seen the same warning screen. One Cybertruck owner on a Cybertruck owners forum said they'd seen the warning message, but had less success resetting the vehicle. It's not the only issue Cybertruck owners are flagging online — owners have also pointed out issues with the ADAS system and charging.

Persons: they've, —, Thomas Remo, Remo, they'd, Tesla, It's, Marques Brownlee, Brownlee Organizations: Service, YouTube, Business

☆ An options trade that seeks to capitalize on Intel weakness Friday
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Jeff Kilburg | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

This trade seeks to take advantage of the current discount and the heightened volatility being applied to Intel. INTC SOXX 5Y mountain Intel, 5 years Earlier this week, Intel unveiled its latest artificial intelligence chip, called Gaudi 3. Intel is trying to penetrate and take market share from AI leader Nvidia, which possesses nearly 80% of the market share in the AI chip market. This trade seeks to capitalize on the increase in volatility as Intel dropped nearly 4% on the open. DISCLOSURES: (Long intel and this trade) THE ABOVE CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND PRIVACY POLICY .

Persons: Mike Tyson, YouTuber Jake Paul, Gaudi Organizations: Intel, AMD, Nvidia, intel Locations: China

☆ Millennials Make the Most of the Housing Market; Renovating Rentals
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Emily Jensen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

In a 2022 survey by Apartment List, a quarter of millennials said they expected to rent forever. And housing experts say that when it comes to homeownership, millennials are the most screwed generation. "Millennials have a much different mindset on life in general than the generation before us," Muller told me. But millennials' housing misfortunes go beyond personal spending habits; they entered adulthood at a terrible time for the housing market. At the same time the housing market was soaring out of control during the pandemic, people were spending more time at home.

Persons: Brigette Muller, she'd, Muller, I'm, Franchesca Ramsey, Marco Zamora, millennials, There's, Jim Parrott, Parrott Ryan, Parrott, they've, Caroline Winkler, Winkler, Alexandra Gater, Hattie Kolp, Benjamin Fix, —, Rose Matthes, Matthes, Zamora, messaged, Stardust, she's, Nice, I've, Emily Jensen Organizations: TikTok, Urban, Urban Institute, Urban Outfitters, YouTube, New York, GQ, Street Journal, Fashion Locations: Greenpoint , Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, Washington , DC, reno, Toronto, New York, San Francisco, Denver, Santa Fe, Poplight, Washington ,, Nice, Philadelphia, New, New York City

☆ YouTube's relentless grind is causing an OG creator exodus. Jacksepticeye may be next.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Read previewRetirement could be on the horizon for gaming YouTuber Jacksepticeye — the latest sign of an OG creator exodus. AdvertisementThis admission shows that even the biggest and most successful content creators are struggling right now, feeling misplaced and confused about their future on an ever-changing platform. AdvertisementSince the Adpocalypse in 2017, when major companies threatened to pull their ads from YouTube, creators have been under increased scrutiny from the platform. The relentless content cycleBurnout has plagued content creators since the dawn of it becoming a legitimate career path in the noughties. When asked if he liked his fellow YouTuber, McLoughlin said "no."

Persons: —, he's, Seán McLoughlin, McLoughlin, I'm, Tom Scott, it's, I've, Forbes, trolled, Ulrike Gretzel, Tanja Schöllhammer, Brandon C Harris, YouTube McLoughlin, MrBeast, McLoughlin's, Harris Organizations: Service, OG, Business, YouTube, Mental, Journalism, Creative Media, University of Alabama

☆ Cambodia says YouTubers are tormenting monkeys for clicks, and it plans to punish them
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

YouTubers are abusing monkeys at the Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site, authorities said. The group overseeing the archeological site is prepared to take legal action, a spokesperson added. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementAuthorities in Cambodia say YouTubers are tormenting monkeys at the Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site, and that they're prepared to take action against the worst offenders.

Persons: —, they're Organizations: Angkor UNESCO, Heritage, Associated Press, Service, Authorities, YouTube, Business Locations: Cambodia

☆ My cargo ship briefly lost power at sea. Here's how merchant mariners are trained to deal with it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Boyle said he was on a ship that lost power briefly and his training kicked in. I've never faced any major emergencies while working aboard a cargo ship, aside from a minor fire and an instance where my ship temporarily lost power. Do I need to switch over the steering to emergency steering? I radioed into that other vessel just to inform him that we had lost power but we still had steering. Since we still had steering, the main focus was figuring out why we lost power.

Persons: Bryan Boyle, Boyle, —, YouTuber, I've, I'm, Francis Scott Key, It's, we're, you've Organizations: Service, Portland Press Herald, Maersk Locations: Baltimore, North

☆ Mike Tyson says he is still a huge draw despite age
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-02 | by ( Story Reuters | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Mike Tyson will be 58 when he takes on Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas but he said fans are still clamouring to see the former heavyweight champion in action. I’m getting billions of views from just talking to somebody about fighting,” Tyson told Reuters. “Everybody, even most of the athletes, they’re jealous, that’s whack … I say in your prime you couldn’t draw a million people, man. “Why you think he wants to fight me and not anybody else?” Tyson said of Paul, who has a 9-1 record with six knockouts. “The other guys, their parents might not even come watch them.

Persons: Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Paul, ” Tyson, they’re, Mike, ’, “, Tyson, Roy Jones Jr Organizations: CNN, T, Netflix, Reuters, USA Locations: Texas, Arlington

☆ I owned the Fisker Ocean. It was a nightmare.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Earlier this year, YouTuber Marques Brownlee said the Fisker Ocean was the "worst car I've ever reviewed." I thought the Fisker Ocean was a great option, based on the price and a nice marketing message around the sustainability of the vehicle. I reported the issue to Fisker right away and I struggled to get them to come out and service it. FiskerAt first, Fisker sent out a roadside assistance guy to jump the car and the car wouldn't jump. Regarding the owner's seat-sensor issue, the Fisker spokesperson said the seat sensor was a "routine fix for some early vehicles."

Persons: YouTuber Marques Brownlee, he'd, Brownlee, Fisker, —, Elon Musk, they'd, It's, wasn't, I'd, YouTuber Marques Organizations: Service, Business, PACE, Magna Locations: Carmax

☆ YouTube wants to become the next go-to shopping platform. But can it convince creators to jump on board?
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementFive talent managers working with YouTube creators told BI their clients have yet to use YouTube's affiliate program or that they weren't familiar with the program. Some creators, like Kristen McGowan, have started using YouTube's affiliate program alongside other tools. She hasn't used YouTube's affiliate tools yet because she's concerned about tying all her revenue to a single platform, she said. AdvertisementOne other creator told BI they'd love to use YouTube's affiliate program, but they weren't eligible. She said she hopes YouTube will eventually lower the requirements for the affiliate program so that smaller creators can join.

Persons: —, it's, influencer Kelly Anne Smith, Kristen McGowan, McGowan, Amanda Golka, wouldn't, Gigi Robinson Organizations: Service, YouTube, Business, Amazon, CitiBank, BI, Adidas, Samsung, Walmart, Entertainment, Partner Locations: VidIQ

☆ Creators are growing increasingly concerned about AI as OpenAI's Sora looms and issues of inclusivity and crediting persist
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Shriya Bhattacharya | Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

"I'm worried about AI stunting creativity, replacing the need to use our brains," said travel creator Jessica Morrobel, who has about 168,000 followers on TikTok and Instagram. Lifestyle creator Joseph Arujo said he primarily uses ChatGPT to format his emails, since he gets a lot of brand partnership requests. AdvertisementCherie Luo, who publishes educational content, said she uses AI to transcribe and summarize her podcast episodes. And UGC creator Salha Aziz said she uses AI for a variety of tasks, including writing scripts for her videos. "It is concerning how good it's getting," said Tales, who has 2.7 million followers on TikTok and Instagram.

Persons: —, Snapchat, I'm, Jessica Morrobel, Noah Jennings, Marina Mogilko, YouTuber who's, Cassey Ho, Joseph Arujo, Cherie Luo, Salha Aziz, Sora, Tyler Perry, he'd, Martin Haerlin, Tristan, Alex Piper, Haerlin, Kahlil Greene, we'll, Nneya Richards, she'd, Richards Organizations: Service, SXSW, Business, Adobe, YouTube, Ferrari, Night Studios, it's Locations: Texas, TikTok

☆ Apple exec reminds us that the original iPhone was way smaller than you remember
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-26 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Joz said people thought the iPhone was huge back then, but now the iPhone 15 has a massive display. Advertisement"Go back and look at the original iPhone," Joz said in the interview. "And now you look at this you know, massive beautiful display and edge to edge, it's just pretty damn sweet, Brian," Joz said, referring to his iPhone 15 (the marketing exec naturally took the opportunity to say the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Max were his top three iPhones). In comparison to the original iPhone, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is nearly double its size, with a 6.69-inch screen frame. Later that same year, a factory-sealed 4GB original iPhone fetched $190,372.80 at auction — more than 317 times the original price tag.

Persons: Greg, Joz, Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, —, Apple's, Joswiak, Brian Tong, Brian, Max, Jobs, YouTuber Marques Brownlee Organizations: Apple, Service

☆ X is fishing for more creators. Some won't bite.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-25 | by ( Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

X has been trying to lure more creators to host on the platform through its ad-revenue program. But one survey showed that only 5% of creators want to use X as their main platform, per WSJ. AdvertisementMany large advertisers have pulled out of the X platform since Musk's takeover due to concerns about brand safety, lax content moderation, and even Musk's own posts. But as Musk acknowledged last year, the exodus could be an issue for content creators hoping to see a substantial payout from their posts. An official account for X's creator program also touted some of the platform's achievements since Musk's takeover.

Persons: —, Elon, Musk, X, Jasmine Enberg, Chris Reilly, Joe Benarroch, Benarroch, Samir Chaudry Organizations: Service, Street Journal, Intelligence, The

☆ MrBeast says he sleeps in an office-bedroom so he can be closer to work — take a look
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-23 | by ( Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Howie Mandel Does Stuff"Sometimes when my girlfriend's in town, I'll go to a house. Howie Mandel Does Stuff"If you want to make everyone happy, don't be a leader. It's unclear if Donaldson may have taken inspiration from Musk in his decision to sleep at the office.

Persons: MrBeast, —, Jimmy Donaldson, Donaldson, Howie Mandel, wouldn't, He's, Tom Brady, Justin Timberlake, Steve Jobs, it's, Jobs, Nick Saban, Elon Musk, Musk Organizations: Service, Records, Apple Locations: Los Angeles, Alabama, San Francisco

☆ Even MrBeast doesn't think everyone is cut out to be a content creator
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Lindsay Dodgson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

MrBeast said it's not smart to drop out of school or quit a job to create content full-time. AdvertisementMrBeast doesn't think just anyone has what it takes to be a content creator. AdvertisementSophie Bishop, an associate professor at the media and communications school at Britain's University of Leeds, told BI that content creators must also contend with having no employment benefits like holiday pay or maternity leave. For example, while it's a perfectly good strategy to be influenced by Donaldson, there will never be another creator who is the same as MrBeast. AdvertisementInstead, she tells people what not to do and seeks to be honest about "the things we think are tacky, overpriced, and boring."

Persons: MrBeast, he's, —, Jimmy Donaldson, Donaldson, He's, Katya Varbanova, Varbanova, it's, isn't, Burger, Sophie Bishop, Bishop, Jessica Dante, Dante Organizations: Service, YouTube, Britain's University of Leeds, Love Locations: London

☆ Popular YouTuber MrBeast strikes Amazon deal for competition reality show
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Eva Rothenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —MrBeast, the popular video creator known for big philanthropic gestures and extreme stunts, is making the leap from YouTube to Amazon Prime with a new reality competition show, Amazon announced Monday in a news release. The show, which was released in November, featured 456 participants vying for a cash prize of $4.56 million. MrBeast is one of the most popular YouTube channels on the platform, with 245 million subscribers. In recent years, each of his videos easily surpasses 100 million views, and at times has pushed half a billion. In November 2020, he opened his first burger restaurant, MrBeast Burger, near his hometown of Greenville, North Carolina.

Persons: New York CNN — MrBeast, Jimmy Donaldson, Colin, Samir, Donaldson, MrBeast, ” Jennifer Salke, Jimmy, ”, “, Burger Organizations: New, New York CNN, YouTube, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Netflix, Amazon MGM Studios, Beast Games, Time Magazine Locations: New York, Greenville , North Carolina

☆ YouTuber MrBeast teams up with Amazon's MGM Studios for 'biggest reality competition series ever'
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Zach Vallese | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast on the internet, on Monday announced a new reality competition show in collaboration with Amazon MGM Studios, aiming to further blur the lines between YouTube and traditional television. The new series, "Beast Games," is billed as "the biggest reality competition series ever" and will feature 1,000 contestants competing for a $5 million cash prize. "It's like our normal videos, but just 20 times better," Donaldson said on the podcast. "This will probably be six plus hours of content, where my normal videos are 20 minutes long. The character building, the storytelling, will be out of this world compared to our normal videos."

Persons: Jimmy Donaldson, Donaldson, TikTok, Colin, Samir, D'Amelio Organizations: Monday, Amazon MGM Studios, YouTube, Lamborghini, Puck, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu Locations: U.S

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