New Zealand pop artist Lorde revealed that her recording contract with Universal Music expired last year, leaving her currently without a label. While she has not ruled out signing a new deal in the future, she stated that she is enjoying her independence and starting with a clean slate.
Sickness absence in the Netherlands rose to 5.8% in the first quarter of this year, compared to the 5% average seen in previous years. Increased work pressure was cited as the most common reason for employees calling in sick.
Following the success of the Barbie movie, toy manufacturer Mattel is preparing a new cinematic release for the 1980s action hero He-Man. The company aims to revitalize the brand for modern audiences while leveraging the character's strong nostalgic appeal among older fans.
Hussein Sheikh-Ahmar has sold his steakhouse located at Plein 1945 in IJmuiden after lowering the asking price by 140,000 euros. While expressing relief over the sale, Sheikh-Ahmar also shared feelings of sadness about parting with the business.
Evert Roelofs, who purchased Paviljoen Het Witte Huis in Overveen on Monday, discovered through a newspaper report just days later that he must vacate the premises by the end of summer. Roelofs states he was not informed of the impending closure before signing the contract and would not have bought the business otherwise.