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 Christina Ricci makes $1.1 Million profit on sale of her LA home, Larry Ellison is now the 2nd richest man in the world, ByteDance’s Lemon8 is their next big hit after TikTok, Jon Bon Jovi saves a life, should Tua Tagovailoa retire after his 3rd concussion?
Selena Gomez Is Now A Billionaire
Larry Ellison is the 2nd richest man in the world
ByteDance’s Lemon8 is their next biggest thing
Christina Ricci makes $1.1M from sale of her LA home
Tua Tagovailoa is being encouraged to retire after 3rd concussion
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FROM THE EDITOR
This week we launched the new irl Media REAL ESTATE channel, and our first video Inside Gisele Bündchen’s Renovated $11 Million Dollar Miami Home.
If you’ve been following along, we already have our 1st YouTube channel irl Media NEWS, which we’re rebranding as our irl Media ENTERTAINMENT channel to focus solely on entertainment related content; think celebrity news, new movies, or anything you would think of as entertaining. We’re in the process of spinning up new, dedicated YouTube channels about entertainment, business, tech, sports, and real estate in order to try and appease the almighty YouTube algorithm.
It turns out it’s harder than I thought it would be, because of YouTube’s policy of Intermediate feature verification in order to post custom thumbnails for videos. You see, you can only verify (2) YouTube channels per year with the same phone number. That means I’ve only been able to get these more advanced features on YouTube by using my phone number for (2) of my YouTube channels: irl Media NEWS and the irl Media NEWS PODCAST. Then I had to find another phone number I could use to verify (2) more of my new channels (thanks unnamed family member).
So stay tuned for next week’s update as I try to find another phone number to verify (2) new YouTube channels. If anyone knows a way around this let me know down in the comments.
Now I’ve got a big question for ya’ll:
YOUTUBE
Selena Gomez Is Now A Billionaire!
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BUSINESS
Larry Ellison Is Now The 2nd Richest Man In The World!
Larry Ellison, the co-founder and chairman of Oracle, has briefly overtaken Jeff Bezos to become the second richest person in the world, with a net worth of around $159 billion. This climb in rankings was largely driven by Oracle’s strong stock performance in 2024, which surged as much as 56% throughout the year, boosted by its successful ventures in cloud computing and database services. Larry Ellison, who founded Oracle in 1977, now holds an estimated 40% stake in the company, making him one of the wealthiest tech moguls on the planet. Read More
Oracle’s Larry Ellison briefly tops Jeff Bezos to become world’s second-richest person
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TECH
Is ByteDance’s Lemon8 Their Next Big Hit After TikTok?
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has launched a new app called Lemon8, which is rapidly gaining popularity in the U.S. The app, introduced as a blend of Instagram and Pinterest, focuses on lifestyle content, including fashion, beauty, and wellness. With its highly visual interface and community-driven content, Lemon8 appeals particularly to younger audiences who crave authenticity, inspiration, and curated content. As Lemon8 surges in user numbers and engagement, ByteDance’s timing is especially notable, as its flagship app TikTok faces mounting legal and regulatory challenges in the U.S. Read More
ENTERTAINMENT
Jon Bon Jovi Saves A Life
Rock legend Jon Bon Jovi recently found himself in a life-saving moment when he helped a distressed woman off a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee. The woman, who was in a highly emotional state, was at risk of making a devastating decision when Bon Jovi happened to be passing by. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, he stopped and talked to her in a calm, compassionate way, eventually persuading her to step back from the ledge. His presence and words were enough to defuse the moment, essentially saving her life, showing once again that sometimes even heroes can be found in unexpected places. Read More
Jon Bon Jovi helped persuade a woman to come off the ledge of a Nashville bridge, police say
REAL ESTATE
Christina Ricci Makes $1.1 Million Profit On Sale Of LA Home
Christina Ricci recently made a lucrative sale in the Los Angeles real estate market, parting ways with her Woodland Hills home for a cool $2,249,000 million dollars. This successful transaction added an impressive $1,149,000 profit to Christina Ricci’s bank account, as she originally purchased the property for around $1.1 million around 6 years ago. With such a significant return on her investment, Christina Ricci proves she has an eye not just for the silver screen but for real estate as well. Read More
Christina Ricci Gets Full $2.25M Asking Price for Stunning L.A. Home—Doubling Her Investment
SPORTS
Should Tua Tagovailoa Retire After His 3rd Concussion?
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has suffered his third concussion in just two years, sparking significant concerns about his long-term health. Despite this, Tua Tagovailoa has no plans to retire, even though many in the media and several NFL players have suggested he consider stepping away from football for his safety. These voices emphasize the serious risks of repeated head injuries, urging him to prioritize his well-being over his career. Read More
Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa has no plans to retire after latest concussion
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