Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, addressed his approach to politics and controversial topics during a New York Times conversation about his media empire and business strategy. The YouTube star, who commands over a billion followers across platforms, explained why he deliberately avoids political commentary despite having one of the largest audiences in the world. … Read more
Tom Segura addressed the controversy surrounding his performance at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Comedy Festival during his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, offering detailed insight into the experience and responding to critics who questioned his decision to perform there. The comedian explained how the opportunity came about organically. “I was booked to do Dubai which … Read more
Logan Paul finds himself at the center of another controversy, this time involving his cryptocurrency marketplace venture and a rare Pokemon card worth millions. The influencer, who co-founded Liquid Marketplace in 2022, is now distancing himself from the platform after users claim they cannot access their funds. Liquid Marketplace operated on a fractional ownership model, … Read more
Whitney Cummings’ “Good for You” podcast has recently posted numbers that place it among the biggest comedy podcasts in the world, but the engagement metrics are raising serious questions. After pulling view counts comparable to Joe Rogan and double those of Matt and Shane’s Secret Podcast, many observers are openly questioning whether something unusual is … Read more
Actor Jet Li‘s dramatic transformation has sparked intense speculation across Chinese social media, with observers noting his seemingly overnight rejuvenation. Last summer, the martial arts star and Shaolin Temple actor posted photos from his hospital bed, joking that “his hardware was broken and that he was sent in to the hospital for repairs.” By October, … Read more
A rising Kick streamer known as Clavicular may have ended his streaming career after an incident during a live broadcast where he drove his Tesla Cybertruck into another person, leaving them on the hood of his vehicle before accelerating into a parked car. The incident occurred in Miami during a confrontation with another content creator … Read more
A presidential memorandum about America’s 6G strategy has sparked widespread alarm on social media, with critics warning that the government is paving the way for technology to be implanted directly into human bodies. President Trump’s December 19 memorandum, titled “Winning the 6G Race,” has drawn attention for one particular phrase buried in its opening paragraph. … Read more
China’s largest comic convention has announced a sweeping policy change that will dramatically reshape its upcoming event, requiring all content to focus exclusively on domestic properties. COMICUP, the nation’s premier doujinshi and fan-creation marketplace, revealed on December 19 that its December 27-28 convention will operate under a “New Chinese Style-only” format. The announcement means Japanese … Read more
Joe Rogan’s views on faith and science have shifted sharply in recent years. Once dismissive of organized religion as “mental confinement,” he now argues that society needs the stabilizing morality that religious traditions, particularly Christianity, provide. Influenced by UFO-related discussions and growing distrust of institutions, Rogan has become more skeptical of scientific explanations he sees … Read more
Artist David Choe has never followed conventional paths, and his approach to getting paid by major corporations is no exception. During a recent conversation on the Huberman Lab podcast, Choe shared a striking anecdote about working with Nike that highlights the challenges creative professionals often face when dealing with large companies. According to Choe, after … Read more
