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Spotify CEO Daniel Ek to Step Down After Two Decades
Daniel Ek, who helped build Spotify from its startup roots into the world’s leading music platform, is preparing to exit the CEO role after nearly 20 years. On January 1, 2026, Ek will step down as CEO and move into a new role as Executive Chairman.
Taking over leadership duties will be Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström, who will share the title of co-CEOs. The pair have already been handling much of the company’s day-to-day, making the move feel more of a formal transition than a sudden change

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In a statement, Ek explained his new focus: “As Executive Chairman, I will spend more of my time on the long arc: strategy, capital allocation, regulatory efforts, and the calls that will shape the next decade for Spotify. Gustav and Alex will continue to report to me, and we will work closely together with our Board of Directors.” The announcement surprised investors, with Spotify’s stock dipping after the news. But Ek emphasized that he isn’t leaving Spotify entirely—his new position keeps him deeply involved in steering the company’s future.

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Back in 2006, Ek co-founded Spotify, a startup that grew into the world’s biggest music streaming platform and changed the way people listen to music. Fast forward to today: Spotify now counts over 700 million of users and has stretched far past music, adding podcasts and audiobooks to its library. Of course, dominance comes with pushback.

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Ek’s decision marks a turning point for Spotify, handing the day-to-day to new leadership while keeping his fingerprints on the company’s future. he will continue to shape the company’s direction through his role as Executive Chairman.
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Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen Welcome First Child, a Baby Girl
Hailee Steinfeld and her husband, Josh Allen, welcomed their first child together, the couple announced the news on April 2, 2026 in a Substack post titled “Special delivery,” but didn’t mention their daughter’s name.
“Our baby girl has arrived, we’re feeling incredibly grateful and blessed and savouring these early moments. Thank you so much for the love and well wishes. Love, Hailee and Josh.” Steinfeld wrote.

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Steinfeld, 29, and Allen, 29, first linked up back in May 2023, after they both spent a night out in NewYork City. Allen proposed in November 2024 and the pair got married in May 31, 2025, at Santa Barbara in California.

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The couple mostly kept much of the pregnancy details private, although she first announced in December 2025 that she was expecting, in a joint Instagram post including a video of the quarterback kissing his wife’s belly while outdoors in the snow.
Steinfeld did not attend the 2026 Academy Awards ceremony on March 15, where she had been expected to appear alongside her Sinners castmates. During the speech of her co-star Michael B. Jordan after winning the award, he said “Hailee at home, she’s getting ready to have the baby right now.”

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The actress gave birth few months after making her pregnancy first red carpet appearance at the 2026 Golden Globes in January.
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