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Roasted Runway: BuzzFeed Readers Call Out Republican Style Trends
lifestyle10 days ago

Roasted Runway: BuzzFeed Readers Call Out Republican Style Trends

A BuzzFeed Community post crowdsources thoughts on fashion and beauty looks that people say “scream I’m a Republican,” listing goatee with wrap-around Oakleys, MAGA-era outfits, Christian tees, heavy makeup and veneers, cowboy/country aesthetics, oversized crosses, and other stereotypes—presented in a humorous, opinionated roundup that invites readers to weigh in.

Perfect Gifts for the Hard-to-Impress
lifestyle1 year ago

Perfect Gifts for the Hard-to-Impress

BuzzFeed has curated a list of 46 unique gift ideas for people who are hard to impress, featuring items like a Hocus Pocus Lego set, Wicked-themed Monopoly, and a sushi and boba kit. The list includes a variety of creative and themed gifts, such as a vision board book, a retro Apple Watch stand, and a Disney color-by-number coloring book, all aimed at making your gift stand out this holiday season.

BuzzFeed Sells 'Hot Ones' to Soros Fund for $82.5 Million
business1 year ago

BuzzFeed Sells 'Hot Ones' to Soros Fund for $82.5 Million

BuzzFeed has sold its food and pop culture brand First We Feast, known for the popular "Hot Ones" YouTube show, for $82.5 million in an all-cash deal. The buyers include First We Feast founder Chris Schonberger, "Hot Ones" host Sean Evans, and other investors like Crooked Media and Soros Fund Management. First We Feast will now operate independently, with plans to expand into new platforms and live events. The sale is part of BuzzFeed's strategy to reduce debt and focus on scalable, tech-enabled services.

business1 year ago

BuzzFeed Sells 'Hot Ones' for $82.5M to Soros Fund and Partners

First We Feast, the company behind the popular show 'Hot Ones,' has gained independence from BuzzFeed through an eight-figure deal backed by investors including Crooked Media and Soros Fund Management. The move allows First We Feast to operate as a standalone media company, with plans to expand into new platforms and live events. Sean Evans will continue as the host and chief creative officer, while founder Chris Schonberger becomes CEO. The brand aims to build on its success, which includes over four billion YouTube views and multiple awards.

entertainment1 year ago

BuzzFeed Sells 'Hot Ones' Studio for $82.5M to Sean Evans and Investors

The popular YouTube talk show 'Hot Ones,' known for its celebrity interviews over spicy chicken wings, has been sold by Buzzfeed to a group of investors including host Sean Evans and founder Chris Schonberger for $82.5 million. This acquisition makes First We Feast, the company behind 'Hot Ones,' an independent multi-platform media company. Schonberger will serve as CEO, while Evans remains the host and becomes Chief Creative Officer. The show, which has featured numerous celebrities and gained significant popularity, is set to launch its 26th season in January 2023.

BuzzFeed Sells 'Hot Ones' to Soros Fund for $82.5 Million
business1 year ago

BuzzFeed Sells 'Hot Ones' to Soros Fund for $82.5 Million

BuzzFeed has sold its production company First We Feast, which owns the popular "Hot Ones" show, to a fund controlled by George Soros for $83 million. This sale helps BuzzFeed pay off a significant portion of its $124 million debt, reducing it to $30 million. The deal allows BuzzFeed to focus on its remaining businesses, including BuzzFeed, Huffington Post, and Tasty, while First We Feast will operate independently. Soros' acquisition adds to his growing media investments, and the move also diminishes potential influence from investor Vivek Ramaswamy.