Madison Malone Kircher

internet culture reporter, The New York Times

Madison Malone Kircher on KCRW

MrBeast holds elaborate games and events where people compete for money. Some contestants are suing him for how they were treated. MrBeast is defending himself.

MrBeast, the most popular person on YouTube, is in damage control

MrBeast holds elaborate games and events where people compete for money. Some contestants are suing him for how they were treated. MrBeast is defending himself.

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In 2008, a court appointed Britney Spears' father to be her conservator, meaning he controls her nearly $60 million estate.

Free Britney movement: The effort to wrest control of Britney Spears’ estate away from her father

In 2008, a court appointed Britney Spears' father to be her conservator, meaning he controls her nearly $60 million estate.

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