YouTube Influencer Jailed for Lamborghini Fireworks Stunt

YouTube influencer Alex Choi, known as Suk Min Choi, has been arrested and charged with directing a stunt in which two women shot fireworks at a Lamborghini from a helicopter. The stunt, recorded on video, was posted on YouTube but has since been deleted. Choi could face up to 10 years in prison if convicted. The video is believed to have been recorded in San Bernardino County, California, without filming permits.

MrBeast Becomes Most-Subscribed YouTube Channel, Overtaking T-Series

YouTube sensation MrBeast, known for his philanthropic videos and elaborate stunts, has surpassed T-Series, an Indian music and film company, as the platform’s most-subscribed channel. With over 1.6 million more subscribers than T-Series, MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, achieved this milestone in April 2024. The victory holds special significance as MrBeast had long vowed to support fellow YouTuber Pewdiepie, who had previously held the record for the most subscribers on YouTube.

MrBeast Celebrates Birthday Week by Giving Away 26 Teslas

Popular YouTuber and social media influencer MrBeast, renowned for his extravagant giveaways, is celebrating his 26th birthday by offering 26 Tesla cars to his followers. To enter the contest, participants must like and comment on MrBeast’s Instagram post, tagging two friends and ensuring they follow him. The winners will be randomly selected and announced within seven days. MrBeast’s generosity stems from his substantial net worth, estimated at $500 million, and his extensive YouTube following of 256 million subscribers.

YouTube Experiments with Pause Ads to Boost Revenue

In a bid to increase its revenue, YouTube is experimenting with a new ad format called Pause Ads. This format is designed to appear when users pause their video content, providing a non-interruptive way to display ads. The company has reported positive results from its initial tests, indicating that Pause Ads are driving strong brand lift and commanding attention. The success of this experiment could lead to a wider rollout of Pause Ads to more users in the future.

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