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☆ Scotland’s new hate crime law was meant to protect against prejudice. It ended up sowing further division
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-10 | by ( Amy Cassidy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Scotland’s Hate Crime and Public Order Act came into force last week, a contentious law that expands existing legislation to include transgender identity as a protected characteristic from hate crimes. In the first week of the law’s enactment, a feminist group, “Let Women Speak,” organized a rally against the legislation in Scotland’s capital on Saturday. Another major concern for those who oppose the Hate Crime Act is the supposed lack of clarity on what type of behavior could constitute an offense under the new law. But 25-year-old Scottish trans student Lucy (who asked not to be identified by her real name due to concerns about continued online abuse), said the new law does not reassure her. Scotland’s proposed reforms would have allowed transgender people to self-identify, without the need for a medical diagnosis or certificate.

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☆ A Harvard professor is risking his reputation to search for aliens. Tech tycoons are bankrolling his quest.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-08 | by ( Marianne Guenot | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +26 min

The Harvard professor's research is bankrolled by tech tycoons "pissed off" at academia's dogma. But this boundary-pushing is exactly why he's backed Loeb's research. AdvertisementDesch, the astrophysicist from Arizona University, posted a critique of Loeb's work on arXiv alleging "multiple fatal flaws with the manuscript's arguments." Asked whether he no longer believes in a possible technological origin for the meteor, Loeb said they need to investigate further. As he plans more extravagant expeditions to prove the origin of the interstellar meteor, Loeb likens his critics to crows pecking at the neck of an eagle.

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☆ Robert Downey Jr. was so committed to method acting as the method actor Kirk Lazarus in 'Tropic Thunder' that he even peed in character, his co-star said
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewRobert Downey Jr. was so committed to method acting his part as the method actor Kirk Lazarus in "Tropic Thunder'" that he went to the toilet in character, according to his costar Danny McBride. Downey Jr. wore blackface for this role, a decision that has been criticized in recent years because of its racist history. McBride said he heard Downey Jr. saying in character: "I'm gonna go drain the snake." In 2009, Downey Jr. received a supporting actor Oscar nomination for his performance in "Tropic Thunder." AdvertisementRobert Downey Jr. has defended wearing blackface in 'Tropic Thunder'Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr. and Ben Stiller in "Tropic Thunder."

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☆ Spotify is reportedly going to get more expensive later this year
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-03 | by ( Sarah Jackson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The company is also working on a new basic tier and a "supremium" plan, Bloomberg said. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Spotify last raised prices in July, hiking the cost of most plans by $1 a month. Apple Music's individual plan got $1 more expensive a month in 2022, and YouTube Premium's individual plan rose by $2 a month the following year.

Persons: —, Joe Rogan Organizations: Bloomberg, Service, Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Business Locations: Australia, Pakistan, United States

☆ Neil Young is coming back to Spotify — but he's not happy about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Grace Eliza Goodwin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Neil Young says his music will return to Spotify. Young took his music off Spotify in 2022 over COVID-19 misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast. Young took a dig at Spotify's sound quality as he came back to the platform. AdvertisementWhile Neil Young lovers may be rejoicing that the iconic artist is returning to Spotify, Young himself is not. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Neil Young Will Return to Spotify After Joe Rogan Protest
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Ben Sisario | More About Ben Sisario | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

Following Young’s protest, the singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell also removed her music from Spotify, and the R&B singer India.Arie circulated clips showing Rogan using a racial slur repeatedly on the show. Rogan apologized for his use of the word, and Spotify quietly removed dozens of episodes of his show. Spotify signed Rogan to a deal in 2020, worth at least $200 million, that made his show exclusive to that platform. Last month, the company announced a new, multiyear arrangement with Rogan in which Spotify would also distribute “The Joe Rogan Experience” to other podcast platforms, as well as YouTube. In his statement on Tuesday, Young didn’t give a timeline for when his music would return to Spotify, and a representative of Spotify did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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☆ Neil Young announces return to Spotify after Joe Rogan boycott
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-13 | by ( Jenni Reid | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Neil Young attends a press conference for Farm Aid 34 at Alpine Valley Music Theatre on September 21, 2019 in East Troy, Wisconsin. Neil Young on Wednesday said his music will return to Spotify , just over two years after he and other artists removed their catalogues from the music streaming platform amid a vaccine disinformation dispute. Spotify announced a multi-year deal with Rogan last month that removed its exclusivity, meaning "The Joe Rogan Experience" will return to platforms, including Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Amazon Music. Young previously said Spotify accounted for 60% of his global streaming revenue, prior to his departure. The move placed Spotify in a position to choose between numerous legendary musical figures and the controversial but hugely popular Joe Rogan podcast, which was its most streamed show in 2023.

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☆ The Cybertruck failed a YouTuber's bulletproof test
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Grace Kay | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

YouTuber JerryRigEverything put Elon Musk's claims that the Cybertruck is bulletproof to the test. AdvertisementThe Cybertruck might not be as bulletproof as Elon Musk has advertised. AdvertisementWhile the truck didn't prove entirely bulletproof, Nelson said he was still impressed by its durability. Since the Cybertruck was first announced in 2019, Musk has hyped up the rugged nature of the truck, claiming the vehicle would be entirely bulletproof. AdvertisementDuring an interview with Joe Rogan in 2023, Musk said that the standard Cybertruck wouldn't have bulletproof glass, but the stainless steel doors would still be thick enough to stop a bullet.

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☆ To get $9 million in pandemic aid, Lil Wayne pledged to operate a 'drug-free workplace.' The feds believed him.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-11 | by ( Jack Newsham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Lil Wayne loves weed. But in 2021, Lil Wayne — whose real name Dwayne Carter — told the government that his touring company was a "drug-free" workplace. No one at the Small Business Administration appeared to question it, and the government cut a $8.9 million check to Lil Wayne's company Young Money Touring Inc. Representatives for Beach House didn't respond to a request for comment, nor did press contacts for Lil Wayne or Post Malone. The feds could claw the money backThe SBA told grant applicants that they could be sued or even prosecuted for lying.

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☆ Pentagon report says there are no UFOs or aliens but accepts popular beliefs will endure
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

A Pentagon report denies government cover-up of extraterrestrial activity. The report refutes claims of UFO sightings and supposed knowledge of alien existence. AdvertisementThe Pentagon released a report saying they'd found no evidence of UFO sightings or an alien cover-up. AARO found no evidence confirming unidentified anomalous phenomenon (UAP) as extraterrestrial technology — most were ordinary objects or misidentified phenomena. AdvertisementThe lack of conclusive evidence has fueled conspiracy theories, complicating efforts to address popular beliefs about UFOs and aliens.

Persons: —, they'd, AARO, Fan, Tommaso Boddi, Edward Snowden, Joe Rogan Organizations: Pentagon, Service, US, NSA

So we have to talk about the drama that has been playing out in the past week between OpenAI and Elon Musk. According to OpenAI, Elon Musk wanted majority, equity, initial board control, and to be CEO of this new for-profit subsidiary. It’s basically —casey newtonIt’s like, I’m going to find a way to follow your rule, but in the worst way possible. Like, working was one I thought that, oh, I’m going to work in this all the time. kevin roose[LAUGHS]: Well, I thought, like, I’m going to take some spatial videos.

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☆ Inside the rise of true-crime podcast empire MrBallen, from TikTok and Amazon to live events
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-13 | by ( Marta Biino | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

In the four years since he began creating content, MrBallen has become a fixture in the true-crime world and built an empire that spans video content, podcasts, live events, and a talent-management company. "I realized that I had first-mover advantage on TikTok," Allen told Business Insider. "This is a 50-50 partnership through and through, where he has his side of the business, and I have my side of the business," Witters said. "I'll never run out of content," Allen said. Now, Ballen Studios publishes four weekly podcasts, with more shows to be released this year, as well as weekly content across all social platforms.

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☆ The latest way workers want to upend the workplace is a blast from the past
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

What's on deck:This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Long considered the bane of white-collar workers' existence, people now view cubicles as a sanctuary instead of a jail cell. AdvertisementCalling for a return to the cubes might seem odd when so many are pushing to evolve the workplace. Experts told Business Insider that a wave of retiring Boomers means the generation will soon be at "peak burden" to the economy. Get in touchAdvertisementinsidertoday@insider.comTo read unlimited articles, subscribe to Business Insider.

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☆ Former Tesla director Larry Ellison invited Elon Musk to Hawaii to 'dry out' from drugs, report says
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-04 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | Lloyd Lee | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk's drug use worries his business associates and board members, The Wall Street Journal reported. Former Tesla director Larry Ellison urged Elon Musk to visit Hawaii to "dry out," per The Journal. Ellison's proposal came amid increasing concerns among Musk's friends and associates that Musk's drug use was getting worse, per The Journal. Despite proclaiming that he doesn't "like doing illegal drugs," Musk's drug use has previously put him and his companies on notice. The company spent $5 million in taxpayer money to properly train its employees on the rules, the Journal reported.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Spotify has penned a new multi-year partnership deal with controversial podcast host Joe Rogan, whose enormously popular show will soon also be available on competing platforms, including YouTube and Apple Podcasts. Spotify announced the renewed partnership in a post on the company's corporate blog Friday. Under a prior multimillion-dollar deal, “The Joe Rogan Experience,” had been a Spotify exclusive since 2020. Wall Street Journal, which first reported the new deal on Friday, estimated that the new contract was worth as much as $250 million over its multiyear term. These conversations have changed the way I think about life immeasurably and continue to do so.”The show is consistently Spotify's most popular podcast but also a frequent cause of controversy for the company.

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☆ MNTN CEO Mark Douglas talks Joe Rogan signing $250 million Spotify deal
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailMNTN CEO Mark Douglas talks Joe Rogan signing $250 million Spotify dealHosted by Brian Sullivan, “Last Call” is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Tune in Monday through Friday at 7 p.m. ET on CNBC.

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☆ Spotify renews deal with podcaster Joe Rogan, will put show on other platforms
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Micah Washington | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Spotify has signed a new blockbuster deal with polarizing podcaster and comedian Joe Rogan, but this time, his show won't be exclusive to Spotify, the company announced Friday in a news release. The multiyear deal with Rogan, the founder of "The Joe Rogan Experience," is said to be worth about $250 million, according to The Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the deal. Spotify also said it's expanding the partnership to allow the show to be available on other platforms. Spotify first brought "The Joe Rogan Experience" to its platform exclusively in 2020 in a deal that was reportedly worth more than $100 million. Spotify came under fire for hosting those videos, and dozens of Rogan's episodes were removed from the platform.

Persons: Joe Rogan, Rogan, Elon Musk, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell Organizations: Spotify, Wall Street, Edison Research, CNBC PRO Locations: U.S

☆ ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ will no longer be exclusive to Spotify
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Ramishah Maruf | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Spotify announced a new multiyear partnership deal with podcaster Joe Rogan. “The Joe Rogan Experience” had been Spotify’s last exclusive podcast, the company confirmed. Spotify said Rogan’s podcast will be available on Apple, Amazon and YouTube, but it did not comment further about the deal’s terms. In the past three years, “The Joe Rogan Experience” has consistently been the number-one podcast across the globe. In 2020, Spotify announced it signed “The Joe Rogan Experience” for a multi-year exclusive licensing deal.

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☆ Spotify needed Joe Rogan. And Joe Rogan needed Spotify. So they're sticking together.
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-02 | by ( Peter Kafka | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But it's still going to be a major force in podcasting for years to come — because it's hanging on to Joe Rogan. Spotify says Rogan, the most popular person in podcasting, will be sticking around the platform via a "multiyear" contract. AdvertisementAll of this makes a lot of sense, given the way that podcasting — and Spotify's commitment to podcasting — has changed. That backing almost certainly helped keep Rogan with Spotify for another deal. So instead, this deal means Rogan gets a reliable income source, and Spotify gets the best-known name in the industry.

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☆ E. Jean Carroll needs up to $12.1 million to fix her reputation for Trump's defamation, expert testifies at trial
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

$12.1 million in compensatory damages for Carroll to fix her reputation, however, is only the tip of the iceberg. The jury in that case awarded Carroll $5 million in combined compensatory and punitive damages. Her attorneys have asked for punitive damages to "make him stop" defaming her. Punitive damages could also send a message to other wealthy people that they cannot get away with lying about sexual abuse victims. Carroll, finishing her testimony in the trial Thursday, said her reputation has been marred by Trump's attacks.

Persons: —, Jean Carroll, Donald Trump, Trump, defaming Carroll, Carroll, Ashlee Humphries, Humphries, Joe Rogan, Candace Owens, " Humphries, Alina Habba Organizations: Service, Business, Northwestern University Locations: Manhattan, Elle, New York

☆ Why this investor thinks most founders should try ayahuasca
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-04 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

That's the assessment from one venture capitalist, who recently tried ayahuasca for the first time. Investor Eddy Vaisberg, 33, told Business Insider ayahuasca could help founders gain better insights into themselves and others — and boost their creativity. It wasn't ayahuasca on its own that shifted Vaisberg's compass, he said. Evans, 46, got into the work after he first tried ayahuasca about a decade ago at a yoga studio in Brooklyn. AdvertisementThat was around the time he first tried ayahuasca.

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☆ Tesla is selling a $55 Cybertruck decal inspired by Elon Musk's famous window smashing mishap
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Tom Carter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tesla is selling a $55 Cybertruck decal inspired by Elon Musk's infamous window smashing incident. "OMFG decal" references moment a Tesla engineer smashed the Cybertruck's windows with a steel ball. AdvertisementTesla is selling a Cybertruck decal inspired by the windows that famously smashed during a demonstration at the futuristic pickup's unveiling. Elon Musk was left red-faced after the Cybertruck's windows failed in a demonstration. That means it still remains unclear whether the Cybertruck's windows are actually as unbreakable as Musk initially suggested.

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☆ Exclusive Spotify data shows the top 15 rising star podcast creators on the platform in 2023, from Theo Von to Andrew Huberman
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Amanda Perelli | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

Spotify has become a top podcasting platform for creators. Aside from big names like Joe Rogan and "Call Her Daddy," it is also a hub for rising shows. Spotify has exploded as a leading podcasting platform for creators, and this year, 35,000 podcasters charted for the first time on the platform. The week of January 29 brought more new podcast creators to the platform than any other week this year, according to Spotify. For the first time, the company is revealing the top 15 rising podcast creators on the platform.

Persons: Joe Rogan, Joe Santagato Organizations: Spotify, Business

☆ A man built a fully functional Tesla Cybertruck using wood in just 100 days — and he got a reply from Elon Musk
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-18 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A man built a wooden replica of the long-awaited Cybertruck in just 100 days. The truck is fully functional and features working lights and a light-up "X" logo. AdvertisementAfter the project was completed, the creator reached out to Elon Musk and Tesla to offer them his Cybertruck replica. "I hope to have the honor of gifting this wooden Cybertruck to you and Tesla." AdvertisementDeliveries of the real Tesla Cybertruck are set to begin on November 30 after two years of delays.

Persons: —, Tesla, Elon Musk, Musk, Joe Rogan Organizations: Service, YouTube, Tesla Locations: Vietnam

☆ Spotify plans to split with its longtime ad agency as it looks beyond music streaming for growth
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-17 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Spotify is quietly looking for a new ad agency to handle its media planning and buying as it takes steps to broaden its business beyond music and podcasts and push further into performance marketing. The audio streaming company is planning to part with its global agency of record since 2017 , ad holding company IPG Mediabrands' UM, according to two knowledgeable sources. Spotify shared a statement saying: "Today, UM is Spotify's agency of record. In October, Spotify posted an operating profit, its first since 2021, as user and advertising growth along with price hikes boosted results. Spotify has since pivoted away from heavy spending on podcasts and made some of its shows available on other platforms to spur audience growth.

Persons: Daniel Ek, Publicis, Joe Rogan, Michelle Obama, Dawn Ostroff Organizations: Spotify, UM, Business Locations: North America

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