Welcome back to irl Media NEWS. The only newsletter bringing you the business behind the news, with a healthy dose of sarcasm.

In today’s edition we discuss Tim Burton's “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” kills opening weekend, Saudi Arabia is making waves in the esports industry, Selena Gomez is a Billionaire, Ellen DeGeneres just flipped a megamansion for a $26 million profit, and becoming a Green Bay Packers shareholder.

• ’Deadpool & Wolverine’ Made $1+ Billion Dollars

• Episode 41

• ‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’ kills opening weekend

• Saudi Arabia esports push

• Selena Gomez is a Billionaire

• Ellen DeGeneras flips multimillion dollar megaestate

• Becoming a Green Bay Packers shareholder

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FROM THE EDITOR

It’s been an insane week since we pushed out our last issue. My kids have gone back to school, I have the whole house to myself now during the day, and I’m back to drive kids around after school everyday. Oh the joys of parenting while trying to hold it all down.

Last week I told you about how we would be launching (4) new YouTube channels covering Business, Tech, Real Estate, and Sports in order to try and appease the YouTube algorithm. This week we’ve launched the new irl Media BUSINESS YouTube channel, and published our first video 'Deadpool & Wolverine' Made How Much Worldwide!?!? and accompanying Short.

Later this week we’ll be launching the new Real Estate channel, to be followed next week by the new Tech and Sports channels.

I started irl Media NEWS as a side project, but now it’s about to get REAL for me. Next week I’m MCing an event called Startup Tech Valley in Troy, NY. At the end of the event I’ll be mentioning that I’ve been working on irl Media NEWS, and that I’ll be presenting at the October 23rd Startup Saratoga event at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs, NY in front of an audience of up to 250 people. Like I said, things are about to get REAL!

It’s always tough debuting a new side project or startup, especially when you’ve been blessed with a face made for radio, and you’re the one people will pin criticism on, or shower with praise. Good thing I have a healthy ego, and this isn’t my 1st rodeo.

Wish me luck!

YOUTUBE

'Deadpool & Wolverine' Made How Much Worldwide!?!?

PODCAST

BUSINESS

Tim Burton's “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” Kills Opening Weekend

Tim Burton's long-awaited sequel “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” just had an amazing opening weekend raking in $110 million dollars at the box office during its first weekend, marking a huge comeback for the “Beetlejuice” franchise.

This impressive opening places it among the highest-grossing Tim Burton films to date, outpacing the initial expectations for its debut. The strong performance signals not only the enduring appeal of the beloved 1988 original but also the wide appeal of the sequel, which introduces new characters while retaining the quirky charm and spookiness that made the first film a cult favorite. With a marketing push targeting both nostalgic fans and younger audiences through its inclusion of stars like Jenna Ortega, the movie's opening weekend figures set the stage for a very successful box office run. Read More

‘Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,’ Tim Burton’s long-awaited sequel, opens at a ‘stellar’ $110 million

TECH

Saudi Arabia Is Making Waves In The Esports Industry

Saudi Arabia is making big moves in the global esports scene, and recently hosted the first-ever Olympic Esports Competition. This event signals Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in the world of competitive gaming.

A major part of Saudi Arabia’s strategy to diversify its economy beyond oil is to build up its reputation in entertainment, sports, and tourism. The Olympic Esports Competition is just the tip of the iceberg in what has become a massive investment into esports, with the country committing $38 billion to the video game industry through its Public Investment Fund (PIF). The inaugural Esports World Cup in Riyadh also showed the world that Saudi Arabia is serious about becoming a central hub for gaming, with fans and professionals alike attending and competing for some of the largest prize pools in the industry. Read More

Saudi Money Makes a Big Splash in Video Games

ENTERTAINMENT

Selena Gomez Is A Billionaire!

Selena Gomez has officially joined the elite ranks of billionaires, with her net worth now estimated to be $1.3 billion dollars. Much of her newfound wealth stems from the overwhelming success of her cosmetics company, Rare Beauty, which has become a major player in the beauty industry. Selena Gomez’s journey from Disney Channel star to global businesswoman is remarkable, and her success in diversifying her career into entrepreneurship is what has propelled her into billionaire status. Read More

Selena Gomez is a billionaire

REAL ESTATE

Ellen DeGeneres Just Flipped A Megamansion For A $26 million Profit!

Ellen DeGeneres has once again showcased her prowess in the real estate world by selling her cliffside Los Angeles megamansion for a whopping $96 million. The comedian and television host, along with her wife, Portia de Rossi, initially purchased the sprawling estate in 2022 for a combined total of nearly $70 million. The property was bought in two parts: the main Tuscan-style mansion for $41.7 million and an adjacent plot of land for $28.2 million. With this sale, Ellen DeGeneres has made a remarkable $26 million profit, adding to her impressive track record of lucrative property deals. Read More

No Laughing Matter! Ellen DeGeneres Sells Cliffside L.A. Megamansion for $96M—and Makes a Huge ProfitSPORTS

SPORTS

Becoming A Green Bay Packers Shareholder

The Green Bay Packers stand as the only NFL team owned by its fans, a unique model in professional sports. Unlike other franchises that are privately owned by individuals or partnerships, the Green Bay Packers operate as a publicly owned nonprofit, and this structure has been in place since the team’s earliest days.

Over time, the Green Bay Packers have held stock sales, allowing fans to purchase ownership stakes in the team. While these shares do not appreciate in value or pay dividends, they grant holders the pride of ownership and the ability to attend shareholder meetings. Read More

The Green Bay Packers are the one NFL team owned by its fans. Here’s how it works

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