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Mariah Carey's war on bad lighting, MrBeast acquires Vouch, Abu Dhabi’s Sphere, David and Victoria Beckham $72.3 Miami Beach mansion, and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation & NFL Sign extend Super Bowl Halftime Show contract.
Chris Thompson
October 23, 2024
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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 newsletter we discuss Mariah Carey is waging a way against fluorescent lighting, MrBeast goes on a startup shopping spree to acquire Vouch, Abu Dhabi is getting their own Sphere, David and Victoria Beckham buy a $72.3 Miami Beach spec mansion, and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and the NFL Sign Super Bowl Halftime Show contract extension.
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BUSINESS
MrBeast Goes On A Startup Shopping Spree To Acquire Vouch
MrBeast just went on a shopping spree and acquired a startup named Vouch, which is a hiring platform for content creators. It’s just another piece of the larger puzzle of MrBeast’s growing media empire.
Vouch enables creators to post job openings and leverage AI tools to match applicants with roles like video editors, content strategists, and managers. Financial terms of the deal have not been publicly disclosed, industry experts estimate this deal could be valued in the range of $10 million to $20 million, considering Vouch’s venture backing and user base of over 35,000 registered candidates. Read More
TECH
Abu Dhabi Is Getting Their Own Sphere
A new Sphere is coming to Abu Dhabi, marking the second of its kind and the first one outside the United States. This new venue represents a significant step in the expansion plans of its developer, Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. Abu Dhabi's Sphere aims to replicate the technological marvel and entertainment experience first seen in Las Vegas, taking the immersive entertainment concept to the Middle East and creating a new hub for live events, interactive media, and digital art. Read More
ENTERTAINMENT
Mariah Carey’s Fight Against Fluorescent Lighting
Mariah Carey, the queen of high notes and holiday hits, has just shared what might be the most quintessential diva complaint of the year. She’s not a fan of the lighting in public spaces. That’s right - Mariah Carey finds the lighting in public spaces to be, and I quote, “less than flattering.” So, while the rest of us worry about things like paying the bills, buying groceries, and remembering our passwords, Mariah Carey is out here waging war against...bad lighting. Read More
REAL ESTATE
David and Victoria Beckham Buy A $72.3 Miami Beach Mansion
David and Victoria Beckham just made headlines for buying a $72.3 Miami Beach mansion on spec, meaning the place hasn’t even been built yet! Talk about a real estate baller move!
This power couple has shelled out a record breaking $72.3 million dollars for a waterfront mansion in Miami Beach. The soon to be built mansion is located on North Bay Road, and promises to be an opulent addition to their already impressive real estate portfolio. The Beckhams’ purchase not only reflects their keen eye for prime properties but also their growing ties to Miami, a city that has played an increasingly important role in their lives. Read More
SPORTS
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and the NFL Sign Super Bowl Halftime Show Contract Extension
The NFL and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation have officially extended their partnership to produce the Super Bowl Halftime Show, which has been one of the world’s most high-profile collaborations in sports and entertainment. This extension is exciting news, especially given how previous Super Bowl Halftime Shows produced under Jay-Z’s supervision have captivated global audiences. Since Roc Nation took over the production of the show in 2019, the bar for halftime performances has consistently been raised, with massive acts like Rihanna, Shakira, The Weeknd, and Usher headlining the events. Read More
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