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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.

via NBC News|
#business#buzzfeed#first-we-feast
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.

via Hollywood Reporter|
#business#buzzfeed#first-we-feast
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.

via Deadline|
#buzzfeed#entertainment#first-we-feast
entertainment1 year ago

Demi Moore Conquers 'Hot Ones' and Reflects on Fearful Roles

Demi Moore appeared on the YouTube show "Hot Ones" on her birthday, impressively handling the spicy sauce challenge without breaking a sweat. Known for her love of spicy food, Moore navigated the "gauntlet" with ease, even asking host Sean Evans for something stronger after completing the final sauce. Her composure and success on the show were celebrated with an ice cream cake, marking her as one of the toughest celebrity guests in handling spicy food.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#celebrity-interview#demi-moore#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

Demi Moore Conquers 'Hot Ones' and Reflects on Fearful Roles

Demi Moore appeared on the YouTube show "Hot Ones" on her birthday, impressively handling the spicy sauce challenge without breaking a sweat. Known for her love of spicy food, Moore navigated the "gauntlet" with ease, even jokingly asking host Sean Evans for something stronger after completing the final sauce. Her composure stood in contrast to previous guests, earning her a spot among the show's most resilient participants.

via CNN|
#celebrity-interview#demi-moore#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

Maya Rudolph Declines 'Hot Ones' Challenge, Says 'No Way'

Maya Rudolph, known for her comedic portrayals on 'Saturday Night Live,' has declined to appear on the real 'Hot Ones' show despite having parodied it multiple times. Sean Evans, the host of 'Hot Ones,' shared that during a conversation on the set of Rudolph's Apple TV+ series 'Loot,' she humorously insisted she would never eat the spicy wings, despite being open to discussing anything else with him.

via Deadline|
#apple-tv#entertainment#hot-ones
entertainment1 year ago

Heidi Klum Stuns 'Hot Ones' Host by Stripping Down Mid-Interview

Heidi Klum appeared on the YouTube series "Hot Ones," where she stripped down to her bra due to the spiciness of the wings, leaving host Sean Evans speechless. Despite her reservations about handling spicy food, Klum completed the challenge and struck poses in a red bra as Evans called out wing flavors. She also discussed her family and her role on "America's Got Talent."

via USA TODAY|
#americas-got-talent#entertainment#heidi-klum
entertainment1 year ago

"Adult Film Star Melissa Stratton Calls Out 'Hot Ones' Host Sean Evans for Relationship Drama"

Adult film star Melissa Stratton publicly criticized "Hot Ones" host Sean Evans for ending their relationship on Valentine's Day, hinting that his disapproval of her profession may have been a factor. Despite feeling blindsided by the breakup, Stratton responded with a TikTok video and faced derogatory remarks online, prompting experts to condemn the societal stigma against s— workers and advocate for greater empathy and kindness.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#adult-film-industry#breakup#entertainment
entertainment1 year ago

Melissa Stratton Raises Doubts About Ex Sean Evans' Motives After Relationship Revelation

Adult entertainment star Melissa Stratton questions ex-boyfriend Sean Evans' intentions after he introduced her as his 'girlfriend' at the Super Bowl before abruptly breaking up with her on Valentine's Day, allegedly due to media attention. Sources close to Melissa claim that Sean was fine with their public relationship and that she feels his intentions are now questionable. Melissa publicly criticized Sean, suggesting that he dislikes the adult entertainment industry. Despite being caught off guard by the breakup, Melissa responded with a TikTok video featuring another porn star.

via Daily Mail|
#breakup#entertainment#melissa-stratton
entertainment1 year ago

"Melissa Stratton Speaks Out After Valentine's Day Split with 'Hot Ones' Host Sean Evans"

Adult film star Melissa Stratton publicly criticized her ex-boyfriend, Hot Ones host Sean Evans, after he abruptly ended their relationship on Valentine's Day following their public debut at the Super Bowl. Evans, 37, reportedly called it quits with Stratton, 34, over the phone due to the media attention their relationship garnered. Stratton expressed confusion over the breakup, as she believed they had a genuine connection and had received permission from Evans to post photos of them together. Following the split, Stratton posted a TikTok video with fellow porn star Johnny Sins, prompting various reactions from Instagram users.

via Daily Mail|
#breakup#entertainment#melissa-stratton
entertainment1 year ago

"Hot Ones' Host Sean Evans Splits from Adult Entertainer Melissa Stratton on Valentine's Day"

'Hot Ones' host Sean Evans reportedly broke up with adult entertainer Melissa Stratton on Valentine's Day, citing media attention as the reason for the split. Despite spending time together in public, Evans wanted to keep the relationship under wraps, leading to confusion for Stratton. She responded on social media, showing resilience and humor by announcing she's found a new companion.

via Outkick|
#breakup#entertainment#hot-ones
entertainment1 year ago

"Hot Ones' Host Sean Evans Ends Relationship with Melissa Stratton on Valentine's Day"

Hot Ones host Sean Evans reportedly broke up with his girlfriend Melissa Stratton on Valentine's Day, just hours after going public with their relationship. The couple had been dating for a few months and had traveled together, but Sean ended the relationship over concerns about media exposure, reportedly breaking up with Melissa over the phone. Fans have reacted on social media, questioning the relationship and making jokes about the breakup.

via Dexerto|
#breakup#entertainment#hot-ones
entertainment1 year ago

"Hot Ones' Host Sean Evans' Relationship Drama with Adult Film Star Melissa Stratton"

YouTube star Sean Evans reportedly ended his relationship with adult film star Melissa Stratton due to discomfort with the media attention their romance received after being spotted at the 2024 Super Bowl, despite having initially invited her to high-profile events. Stratton, who was shocked by the breakup, had been openly sharing photos of them together on social media and believed they had a genuine connection. The short-lived romance made headlines, with Stratton regularly posting updates and photos of the couple during the Super Bowl weekend, while Evans did not share any images of them together on his social media.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#breakup#entertainment#melissa-stratton
entertainment1 year ago

"Hot Ones' Sean Evans Ends Relationship with Adult Film Star Melissa Stratton Amid Public Scrutiny"

Hot Ones host Sean Evans reportedly ended his relationship with adult film actress Melissa Stratton due to the media attention it garnered, breaking up with her on Valentine's Day. Despite knowing about her profession, Sean wanted to keep their love life private and allegedly invited her to public events in Las Vegas before the split. Melissa seemingly reacted on Twitter, and Hot Ones is a popular YouTube series known for its celebrity interviews over spicy wings.

via Just Jared|
#breakup#entertainment#hot-ones