Michael Weist Explained

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Notable Works:Jawline

Michael Gordon Weist III is an American talent manager, producer, and actor.[1] He is known for his involvement in Tanacon with Tana Mongeau.[2] Weist is also known for an appearance in the Hulu movie Jawline, which played at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.[3] [4] [5]

Weist is a voting member of The Recording Academy.[6]

Weist's television and movie work includes guest appearances on Dr. Phil, The Grammy Awards, The Kids Choice Awards, and appearances in Hulu's Jawline, Amazon Prime, and Vice.[7] [8]

Weist has worked with clients such as Will Ferrell, Kings of Leon, Bryce Hall, Tana Mongeau, Larray, Chris Hansen, and others.[9] [10] [11]

Early life

At the age of 16, Weist became the DJ for Grammy award winning artists, Kings of Leon.

Projects and career

Good Times Entertainment

At the age of 17, Weist founded Good Times Entertainment, a talent management company working with digital content creators and influencers.[12]

Weist created a video streaming platform called Good Times TV.[13] [14] [15]

TanaCon

Weist held an event in collaboration with YouTuber Tana Mongeau, called TanaCon. The event included guests such as Bella Thorne, Casey Neistat, David Dobrik, and Shane Dawson. The event was cancelled just hours after it began as the event oversold tickets to the venue's capacity. Weist filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and dissolved his company Good Times Entertainment. Weist claimed an estimated loss of $700,000 due to the event.[16] [17]

SwerV Records

In 2014, Weist announced his record label, SwerV Records.[18]

Executive produced by Weist, Larray released two songs while working with him, titled "First Place", and "Last Place." Together the recordings spent 42 weeks on Billboard's Comedy Digital Tracks, with his debut single "First Place" gaining over 52 million views on YouTube, and ranking at number 13 on the 2018 year-end chart.[19]

Juice Krate Media Group

Founded in 2019, Weist became the president and CEO of Juice Krate Media Group, a company that works with influencers in the areas of management, monetization, branding, merchandise, and events.[20] [21] [22]

Will Ferrell

On October 19th, 2023, Michael hosted an event benefiting the charity Smile Train. The event featured appearances from actor Will Ferrell, who appeared on the red carpet with his family, and performances by artists including Reese Witherspoon’s and Ryan Phillippe’s son, Deacon Phillippe.[23] [24] [25] [26]

Personal life

Weist is openly gay.[27] [28]

Controversies and legal issues

In 2017 Weist filed a defamation lawsuit against former clients, Bryce Hall and Mikey Barone, which was briefly depicted in the Hulu documentary Jawline. The case settled in 2018; Hall posted a statement via Twitter: "I made some harsh statements about Michael and regret making those statements, including any suggestion of sexual assault. I am sorry for what happened and I am glad it's over."[29] [30] [31]

After an interview with Chris Hansen, host of the reality television series To Catch a Predator, Weist filed a lawsuit against TikToker and former client Danielle Cohn and her boyfriend Mason in June 2022.[32] [33]

On June 1, 2022, Weist posted a statement via Twitter in which he stated he filed a lawsuit against the social media platform TikTok; stating: "[TikTok] has a responsibility to its users and creators; the banning and suspension of creator accounts without cause must stop. This pattern of behavior & treatment of creators across TikTok has got to be stopped. Imagine if TikTok is a creator's primary income… It's time creators stand up and assert their rights; this is not ok."[34]

References

  1. Web site: Kaufman. Amy. August 23, 2019. How the 23-year-old talent manager behind TanaCon bounced back from bankruptcy. December 14, 2021. Los Angeles Times. en-US.
  2. Sorren. Martha. August 23, 2019. Why Michael Weist From Hulu's New Documentary Jawline May Sound Familiar . April 30, 2024. Refinery29.com. en.
  3. Berman. Judy. August 14, 2019. 'Jawline' Is an Empathetic Exploration of Influencer Culture. December 14, 2021. Time. en.
  4. Web site: MTV News Staff. Jawline Documentary Follows The Fleeting Fame Of Teenage Social Media Success. https://web.archive.org/web/20190205025932/http://www.mtv.com/news/3111478/jawline-documentary-teen-social-media-fame-sundance/. dead. February 5, 2019. December 14, 2021. MTV. en.
  5. Web site: Nicholson. Amy. January 29, 2019. Sundance Film Review: 'Jawline'. December 14, 2021. Variety. en-US.
  6. Web site: Kirkl . Justin . August 24, 2019 . 'Jawline' is an Unnerving Meditation on The Zolom's Children and Fleeting Fame . December 14, 2021 . . en-US.
  7. Web site: August 23, 2019. Hulu's Jawline Tells the Story of Austyn Tester, Would-Be Social Media Star. December 14, 2021. Vogue. en-US.
  8. Web site: Phil. McGraw. May 17, 2021. Social Media Outcast: The Organizer of TanaCon Speaks Out. December 14, 2021. Dr. Phil. CBS. en-US.
  9. Web site: McCrory . Connor . October 21, 2023 . MSN: Will Ferrell's son Magnus talks new music and idea behind the viral DJ gig at USC with dad . 2023-10-26 . www.msn.com.
  10. Web site: CEO of Good Times Entertainment, Michael Weist is photographed for... . December 3, 2020 . Getty Images . en-us.
  11. Web site: Michael Weist and director Liza Mandelup on Jawline's power dynamics . December 8, 2020 . Film . en-us.
  12. Web site: A. O. L. Staff . This social media CEO serves his clients in a way no one else can . December 8, 2020 . AOL.com . en.
  13. Web site: Fratella . Danny . August 17, 2018 . TanaCon founder to pivot into content production, launches OTT platform . December 8, 2020 . Social Blade . en-US.
  14. Web site: Your TanaCon Refund Might Be Funding Michael Weist's New Business . December 7, 2020 . Trending All Day.
  15. Web site: 22-Year-Old TanaCon Organizer Says His 'Good Times' Company Is Pivoting From Live Events To Original Content . December 8, 2020 . IMDb.
  16. Web site: August 23, 2019 . 'Jawline' on Hulu: Yes, That's Michael Weist of TanaCon . April 15, 2023 . en-US.
  17. Web site: August 23, 2019 . Hulu's Doc 'Jawline' Has a Major Connection to the TanaCon Disaster . December 3, 2020 . Decider . en-US.
  18. Web site: September 5, 2014 . Industry Ink: AristoWorks, UMPG, SwerVRecords, Capitol CMG Publishing . September 11, 2022 . MusicRow.com . en-US.
  19. Comedy Digital Track Sales - Year-End 2018 . June 14, 2020 . Billboard.
  20. Web site: August 23, 2019 . After 'Jawline', Austyn Tester Plans to Return to Social Media With "More Mainstream Stuff" . June 30, 2022 . Decider . en-US.
  21. Web site: Sorren . Martha . Why Michael Weist From Hulu's New Documentary Jawline May Sound Familiar . December 3, 2020 . www.refinery29.com . en.
  22. Web site: Update · TanaCon: The Toxicity of the Internet · Manhattan College Omeka . December 8, 2020 . omeka-pilot.manhattan.edu.
  23. Web site: McCrory . Connor . 2023-10-20 . Will Ferrell's son Magnus talks new music and idea behind the viral DJ video . 2023-10-26 . Daily Express US . en.
  24. Web site: Deacon Phillippe and Will Ferrell's Son Magnus Spend Boys' Night Out in L.A. — See the Photos! . 2023-10-26 . Peoplemag . en.
  25. Web site: Will Ferrell, Magnus Paulin Ferrell, Mattias Paulin Ferrell, and... . 2023-10-26 . Getty Images . en-us.
  26. Web site: Agate . Samantha . 2023-10-20 . Will Ferrell and Sons Make Rare Appearance [Photos] ]. 2023-10-26 . Closer Weekly . en-US.
  27. Web site: August 22, 2019. Being an Influencer Is Harder Than It Looks. December 14, 2021. GQ. en-US.
  28. Web site: Fienberg . Daniel . January 28, 2019 . 'Jawline': Film Review Sundance 2019 . 2023-04-15 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  29. Web site: Chen . Joyce . How The Lawsuit From Hulu Documentary Jawline Turned Out . June 30, 2022 . www.refinery29.com . en.
  30. Web site: sarabelcher . July 13, 2020 . What Happened to Bryce Hall's Lawsuit With Michael Weist? . June 30, 2022 . Distractify . en-US.
  31. Michael Weist III v. Bryce Hall, Michael Barone III. Los Angeles County Superior Courts. 2018. https://unicourt.com/case/ca-la23-michael-weist-iii-vs-michael-barone-iii-145673. October 9, 2022.
  32. Web site: JaaniKay . Michael Weist Filed a Lawsuit against Danielle Cohn and Her Boyfriend . June 30, 2022 . hollywoodmask . en.
  33. Michael Gordon Weist III v. Danielle Cohn. Tenn. Ct. [Gen., Spec.] Sess.. 2022. https://caselinkimages.nashville.gov/PublicSessions/22/22GC7202/2557823.pdf?rand=1997770408. October 9, 2022.
  34. Michael Gordon Weist III v. TikTok Inc.. Tenn. Ct. [Gen., Spec.] Sess.. https://caselinkimages.nashville.gov/PublicSessions/22/22GC7230/2559089.pdf?rand=1997772832.

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