Taylor Swift ‘New Heights’ podcast episode draws 1.2 million viewers as singer reveals new album details

Taylor Swift revealed the art, release date and tracklist for her upcoming album “The Life of a Showgirl” on Wednesday, discussing the record further on the “New Heights” podcast as it garnered over 1.2 million concurrent viewers. Key Facts Forbes Valuation We estimate Swift’s net worth at $1.6 billion. The popstar became a billionaire in […]

Netflix is hiking its prices in Australia again.

Netflix quietly hikes prices in Australia again

Netflix has quietly raised subscription prices for Australian users – yet again. With the Premium tier now nearing $30 a month and cheaper plans disappearing, competition is heating up for the streaming giant. Key Facts Key Background Since landing in Australia in 2015, Netflix has steadily moved away from its budget-friendly origins. The company has […]

Whoop founder Will Ahmed

Why Whoop thinks it can predict how long you’ll live

From ECGs and blood pressure to pregnancy predictions, Whoop’s latest upgrades aim to make the device a centralised health hub — and maybe your most personal doctor yet. Whoop founder Will Ahmed, 35, never wants to turn 30 again. He started Whoop as an athlete-focused device company in 2012. But as he’s aged, so too […]

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Taylor Swift announces new album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Taylor Swift, the world’s richest female musician, has revealed her next studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, during a teaser for the Kelce brothers’ hit NFL podcast New Heights. Key Takeaways See the teaser post below. Key Background Swift’s album eras have become cultural events in their own right, each tied to a distinct […]

‘Weapons’ blows past expectations with $42.5 million opening weekend—beating ‘Freakier Friday’ at box office

“Weapons,” the new original horror film distributed by Warner Bros., blew past projections and dominated the domestic box office this weekend, grossing an estimated $42.5 million according to early numbers from Hollywood publications, surpassing “Freakier Friday” to earn the top spot. Key Facts Key Background “Weapons” was written and directed by Zach Cregger, a former […]