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MrBeast Calls Out Netflix— and a TikTok Star Becomes a Billionaire

MrBeast Calls Out Netflix— and a TikTok Star Becomes a Billionaire

Plus: TikTok alternatives gain traction, viral video misinformation in Minneapolis, and why AI “slopaganda” is now a government problem.

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January 30, 2026

TikTok Star Khaby Lame Sells His Brand in Nearly $1B Deal

Khaby Lame, the world’s most-followed TikTok creator, has sold a stake in the company that manages his global brand and commercial partnerships in a deal valued at roughly $975 million…

MrBeast Calls Out Netflix Over ‘Embarrassing’ Alex Honnold Payout: “I Would Have Paid Him More”

MrBeast slams Netflix for paying Alex Honnold an “embarrassing” $500k for his Taipei 101 climb, claiming he’d have paid the ‘Free Solo’ star more for YouTube.

iShowSpeed Ends Africa Tour After 28 Days and Millions of New Viewers

iShowSpeed wrapped a 28 day livestream tour across Africa marking major subscriber growth new cultural content and a shift in his global travel strategy.

Deleting TikTok? 3 Alternative Apps People Are Trying Instead

As some users delete TikTok amid trust and ownership concerns, smaller platforms like Rueblur, Skylight Social and Spill are seeing new interest.

Amazon’s $75M Melania Film Flops: Empty Theaters, Crew Mutiny, and Brett Ratner’s Return

Amazon spent $75M on a Melania documentary, but viral receipts show empty theaters and a crew backlash.

Odessa A’zion Drops Out of A24 Film After Casting Backlash

Actor Odessa A’zion has exited A24’s upcoming film adaptation of Deep Cuts following online backlash over her casting as a character with Mexican heritage. A’zion was set to play Zoe Gutierrez…

The Minneapolis Shooting Is a Case Study in Viral Video and Misinformation

After a fatal shooting involving federal agents, Minneapolis has become a flashpoint for how viral video, AI misinformation and social media are shaping public understanding of violence, accountability and immigration enforcement.

White House under fire for using AI-Altered images to mock protester Nekima Levy Armstrong

The White House is accused of using AI to manipulate arrest photos of activist Nekima Levy Armstrong, signaling a new era of official government ‘Slopaganda.’

Shirley Raines, Beauty 2 The Streetz Founder, Dies at 58

Shirley Raines, known as Ms. Shirley and founder of Beauty 2 The Streetz, has died at 58. The social media advocate was honored for her work serving unhoused communities.

Adam the Woo Cause of Death Confirmed: Family Shares Heartbreaking Update on YouTube Legend

The cause of death for YouTube pioneer Adam the Woo has been confirmed as natural causes following an official autopsy report from Florida.