Spotify’s stock price has been on a promising upswing, with analysts setting ambitious targets as shares edge near $400. The last time SPOT approached this mark was in early 2021, fueled by high-profile content deals, but concerns over profitability and market pressures pulled it down to the $70s in 2022. Under CEO Daniel Ek’s direction, Spotify shifted focus to profitability, cutting unnecessary expenditures. Analysts are optimistic, with targets ranging up to $490 from firms like Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank, driven by projected subscriber growth, podcasting, and ad revenue.
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Soho House Acquired for £2 Billion as Ashton Kutcher Joins Board
Private members' club chain Soho House has been snapped up for $2.7bn (£2bn) by a consortium involving Hollywood actor turned investor Ashton Kutcher. The group opened its first club in London in 1995, and now has 46 Soho Houses in Europe, North America and Asia, as well a string of other up-market hospitality businesses. It is widely regarded as being a popular haunt of A-list celebrities, and one of its London venues was reportedly where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had their first date.
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Uber Launches Private Helicopter and Free Boat Rides Along Italy’s Amalfi Coast
Say “hello!” to Italy from a personal heli or “buongiorno!” from a private boat. Uber’s latest installment of their “Go Anywhere” program brings Uber Boat and Uber Copter to Italy’s Amalfi Coast this summer. Every Saturday and Sunday from July 26 through Aug. 24, travelers can charter a private boat or helicopter to see the über-popular European destination. Visitors can start reserving their trips on Wednesday, June 25, and can book a minimum of 48 hours ahead of any expedition. For those se
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Mariah Carey Drops New Album ‘Here For It All’
Global pop icon Mariah Carey has staged a major comeback with the release of her highly anticipated studio album, ‘Here For It All,’ marking her first full-length project in seven years. The 11-track record, released through gamma., sees the five-time Grammy winner blend pop, R&B, gospel and hip-hop while working with a fresh generation of collaborators. Featured artistes include Anderson .Paak, Shenseea, Kehlani, and gospel veterans The Clark Sisters, with production credits from The Stereotyp
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US Revokes Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s Visa Over ‘Reckless and Incendiary’ Remarks
The US has said it will revoke Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa, after he urged US soldiers to disobey his American counterpart Donald Trump during remarks at a rally in New York. The State Department described Petro's comments at a pro-Palestinian street protest on Friday as "reckless and incendiary". The Colombian leader was in the US for the UN General Assembly, where earlier this week he called for a criminal inquiry into the Trump administration's airstrikes on alleged drug-traff
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Nas Secures a $5.5B Queens Casino Deal as Jay-Z’s Bid Falls Short
Nas has become a central figure in a massive new project that will bring a $5.5 billion Resorts World Casino to Queens. The decision came after a vote from the New York State Gaming Commission, officially placing the development in the rapper’s hometown. While Nas did not attend the meeting where the deal was sealed, the moment still turned into a headline-worthy exchange. Queens Borough President Donovan Richards used the opportunity to take a swipe at Jay-Z, whose proposal to open a Caesars
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Doja Cat Returns to Pop With New Album Vie
Doja Cat is back to being a pop star on her new album Vie. The 15-track project dropped on Friday (Sept. 26) and includes one feature from Doja’s “Kiss Me More“ sister, SZA. The album also includes the lead single “Jealous Type,” which Doja performed at the 2025 VMAs alongside celebrated saxophonist Kenny G. Doja previously said this album would be more pop-lenient compared to her 2023 rap album Scarlet, and will focus on love, romance, and sex. She made good on that promise, as Vie‘s sound nev
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