Creators Are the New Entrepreneurs—and Hollywood Is Catching Up
At CES 2026, media and tech leaders explain how creators are disrupting Hollywood and driving reshaping the talent pipeline.
MrBeast
MrBeast, born Jimmy Donaldson in 1998, is an American YouTuber, entrepreneur, and philanthropist known for his extravagant stunts, challenges, and charitable acts. His content, which combines entertainment with large-scale philanthropy, has garnered a massive following worldwide. MrBeast is also the founder of MrBeast Burger and philanthropic initiatives like Team Trees and Team Seas, aiming to make significant environmental impacts. His innovative approach to content and philanthropy has redefined digital influence. MrBeast's net worth was estimated at $25 million in 2024.
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MrBeast Partners With One of America’s Oldest Foundations to Boost Giving
The Rockefeller Foundation and Beast Philanthropies plan new initiatives aimed at Gen Z and Gen Alpha, using social media to amplify giving.
Artists Feel the Threat of A.I. But Also Increasingly Embrace the Technology
FKA Twigs testified before Congress on April 30 about her experiments with A.I. deepfakes.
