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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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Kevin Durant Inks $90 Million Contract Extension with Houston Rockets
NBA superstar Kevin Durant has agreed a two-year, $90 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets, ESPN reported via his business partner Rich Kleiman. The deal also includes a player option for the 2027-28 season. The 15-time All-Star has one season left on his current deal worth $54.7 million, but he will now earn $144.7 million over the next three years. BREAKING: Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant has agreed to a two-year, $90 million contract extension with the franchise, his busi
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French Montana Beats Multi-Year Sampling Lawsuit on Technical Grounds
French Montana has secured a decisive win in a protracted copyright lawsuit concerning his 2013 track, Ain’t Worried About Nothin’. The case was brought by producer Eddie Lee Richardson, known professionally as Hotwire The Producer. Richardson alleged that Montana had illicitly sampled Richardson’s instrumental, Hood Pushin’ Weight. The dispute had drawn attention for its broader implications on music ownership and the boundaries of artistic influence. On October 17, 2023, the U.S. Court of A
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Stormzy Awarded Honorary Fellowship by Jesus College, Cambridge
Stormzy has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship for his enormous cultural impact and philanthropic work. The rapper and singer-songwriter, 32, was awarded the honour by Jesus College at the University of Cambridge. Stormzy, whose real name is Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo Junior, was elected in recognition of his cultural influence, commitment to social change and work championing educational access and equity. It is a symbolic title awarded to someone who has made a significant contrib
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Bryson Tiller Gifts Chris Brown a Brand-New Lamborghini
Bryson Tiller just proved that friendship runs deep — and expensive. The R&B star surprised Chris Brown with a brand-new Lamborghini. “Thank You Chris Brown. Know you didn’t need another Lambo but I’ll forever be thankful for you bringing me on your first ever Stadium Tour!” Bryson write via Instagram. “Breezy Bowl Complete.. I just wanna reiterate to TEAM BREEZY that this gift wouldn’t be possible without yall! So it’s not just from me, it’s from Us..” he continued. View this post on Insta
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