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Undervalued Penny Stocks To Watch In June 2025
Undervalued Penny Stocks To Watch In June 2025

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Undervalued Penny Stocks To Watch In June 2025

As the U.S. market navigates geopolitical tensions and fluctuating oil prices, investors are keeping a close eye on how these factors impact broader economic conditions. Amid this backdrop, penny stocks continue to capture attention for their potential to offer value in a volatile landscape. Despite being an older term, penny stocks represent smaller or newer companies that can provide growth opportunities at lower price points when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals. Name Share Price Market Cap Financial Health Rating Imperial Petroleum (IMPP) $3.57 $122.86M ★★★★★★ New Horizon Aircraft (HOVR) $2.27 $71.56M ★★★★★★ Waterdrop (WDH) $1.34 $484.63M ★★★★★★ Greenland Technologies Holding (GTEC) $2.11 $36.7M ★★★★★★ WM Technology (MAPS) $1.07 $179.95M ★★★★★★ Tuniu (TOUR) $0.9326 $98.26M ★★★★★★ Flexible Solutions International (FSI) $4.42 $55.9M ★★★★★★ BAB (BABB) $0.84176 $6.11M ★★★★★★ Lifetime Brands (LCUT) $3.78 $84.72M ★★★★★☆ TETRA Technologies (TTI) $3.74 $497.69M ★★★★☆☆ Click here to see the full list of 717 stocks from our US Penny Stocks screener. Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen. Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★ Overview: CuriosityStream Inc. is a media and entertainment company that offers factual content through various channels, with a market cap of $277.18 million. Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its media and entertainment segment, totaling $54.22 million. Market Cap: $277.18M CuriosityStream Inc. has been making strategic moves to enhance its global reach and revenue potential, recently securing international content licensing agreements with major broadcasters like France TV and Canal+. The company's expansion into Spanish-speaking territories through partnerships with Samsung TV Plus and others underscores its growth strategy in the fast-evolving media landscape. Despite being unprofitable, CuriosityStream has a strong cash position, sufficient for over three years of operations without additional funding. The company is debt-free and has achieved positive net income for the first quarter of 2025, marking a significant milestone in its financial trajectory. Get an in-depth perspective on CuriosityStream's performance by reading our balance sheet health report here. Examine CuriosityStream's earnings growth report to understand how analysts expect it to perform. Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Caesarstone Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells engineered stone and porcelain products under various brands across multiple regions including the United States, Canada, Latin America, Australia, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Israel with a market cap of $71.53 million. Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Building Products segment, which generated $424.49 million. Market Cap: $71.53M Caesarstone Ltd., with a market cap of US$71.53 million, faces challenges as it reported a net loss of US$12.88 million for Q1 2025, widening from the previous year's loss. Despite being unprofitable and experiencing declining earnings over five years, the company maintains financial stability with short-term assets exceeding liabilities and cash surpassing total debt. The management team is relatively new, averaging 1.8 years in tenure, which could impact strategic continuity. Trading at a good value compared to peers and industry standards, Caesarstone's stock may attract investors seeking potential turnaround opportunities amidst its current volatility stability. Jump into the full analysis health report here for a deeper understanding of Caesarstone. Review our growth performance report to gain insights into Caesarstone's future. Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★ Overview: Stereotaxis, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets robotic systems, instruments, and information systems for interventional laboratories globally, with a market cap of approximately $194.31 million. Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Surgical & Medical Equipment segment, which generated $27.51 million. Market Cap: $194.31M Stereotaxis, Inc. is navigating the complexities of its financial landscape with a market cap of US$194.31 million and revenue from the Surgical & Medical Equipment segment at US$27.51 million. Despite being unprofitable with a significant net loss in Q1 2025, Stereotaxis remains debt-free and has short-term assets exceeding liabilities, providing some financial resilience. Analysts anticipate substantial stock price growth, although profitability isn't expected soon. The company forecasts double-digit revenue growth for 2025 driven by its GenesisX system and other product lines, despite no anticipated system revenue from China this year and modest contributions from Europe. Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of Stereotaxis stock in this financial health report. Evaluate Stereotaxis' prospects by accessing our earnings growth report. Take a closer look at our US Penny Stocks list of 717 companies by clicking here. Ready To Venture Into Other Investment Styles? These 17 companies survived and thrived after COVID and have the right ingredients to survive Trump's tariffs. Discover why before your portfolio feels the trade war pinch. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include CURI CSTE and STXS. This article was originally published by Simply Wall St. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team@ Se produjo un error al recuperar la información Inicia sesión para acceder a tu portafolio Se produjo un error al recuperar la información

Excellent Brain Ltd. Announces Joint Venture with MasNeuros to Launch Spanish Neurofeedback Trainers Course
Excellent Brain Ltd. Announces Joint Venture with MasNeuros to Launch Spanish Neurofeedback Trainers Course

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Excellent Brain Ltd. Announces Joint Venture with MasNeuros to Launch Spanish Neurofeedback Trainers Course

Excellent Brain Ltd. Expands Global Reach with Spanish Neurofeedback Course Natanya, Israel , June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Excellent Brain Ltd., an innovative Israeli start-up renowned for its advanced neurofeedback solutions, has announced a strategic joint venture with MasNeuros, a leading Spanish organization. This collaboration aims to deliver the Excellent Brain's Trainers Course in Spanish, focusing on Neurofeedback for ADHD, utilizing the cutting-edge Excellent Brain Neurofeedback Brain - Neurofeedback for ADHDThe first course, successfully completed in May 2025, marks a significant milestone in making neurofeedback training accessible to Spanish-speaking clinics. This initiative is set to empower healthcare professionals across Spanish-speaking countries, providing them with the most effective tools for managing ADHD in clinical settings. Ofer A. Lidsky, CEO and founder of Excellent Brain Ltd., expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, "Partnering with MasNeuros allows us to extend our innovative neurofeedback training to a broader audience. This joint venture is a testament to our commitment to enhancing cognitive health and providing accessible solutions for ADHD management worldwide." The Excellent Brain Neurofeedback platform is celebrated for its ability to leverage EEG signal processing to enhance brain function. By offering training programs that improve various cognitive aspects, particularly for individuals with ADHD, the platform stands as a beacon of innovation in mental wellness and cognitive enhancement. This joint venture not only broadens the reach of Excellent Brain's pioneering technology but also reinforces its position as a leader in the field of neurofeedback. By collaborating with MasNeuros, Excellent Brain Ltd. is poised to make a significant impact on the mental health landscape in Spanish-speaking regions. The completion of the first course signifies the beginning of a new era in neurofeedback training, where language is no longer a barrier to accessing world-class cognitive enhancement tools. Clinics in Spanish-speaking countries can now integrate these advanced solutions into their practices, offering patients the benefits of cutting-edge ADHD management Training for improving ADHD symptomsAbout Excellent Brain Ltd. Excellent Brain Ltd., founded in 2015 by entrepreneur Ofer A. Lidsky, is an innovative Israeli start-up specializing in advanced neurofeedback solutions. The company's cutting-edge platform leverages EEG signal processing to enhance brain function, offering accessible training programs aimed at improving various cognitive aspects, particularly for individuals with ADHD. Excellent Brain's technology enables users to engage in neurofeedback and virtual reality-based training, promoting mental wellness and cognitive enhancement. Press inquiries Excellent Brain Ltd. Ofer Lidsky ofer@ A video accompanying this announcement is available at in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data

ICE freezes out frontrunners
ICE freezes out frontrunners

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ICE freezes out frontrunners

Presented by With help from Cris Seda Chabrier NEW YORK MINUTE: Maya Wiley, who placed third in the 2021 mayor's race, is endorsing Zohran Mamdani as her top choice in the Democratic mayoral primary today. 'The next mayor of New York City must be a bold and principled leader who will fight the attacks from Washington while attacking the high cost of living in this great city. That next mayor is Zohran Mamdani,' Wiley said in a prepared statement, provided by Mamdani's team. 'He has a clear vision and has been unwavering despite all the attacks and threats. He built this campaign from the ground up and he can bring this city together to fight rich bullies, whether they're in Washington or on Wall Street.' Wiley is expected to also rank Brad Lander and Adrienne Adams, per two people who were briefed on her plans and shared them with Playbook on the condition of anonymity until she makes her announcement. Wiley was a City Hall lawyer during the first term of former Mayor Bill de Blasio — a political rival of Cuomo. Mamdani, a democratic socialist lawmaker, just received the support of Bernie Sanders. He consistently polls second and is trailing Cuomo by 10 points in a new Marist poll, but is tightening the gap with less than one week until primary day. (More on the poll below.) — Sally Goldenberg BRAD TO THE BONE: Lander has been struggling for attention in the mayoral race. On Tuesday, all eyes turned to him as ICE agents arrested him outside an immigration courtroom — a spectacle that quickly became international news. The New York City comptroller locked arms with a man named Edgardo and demanded to see a judicial warrant in an effort to stop the Spanish-speaking immigrant's arrest. Video showed agents forcibly separating the pair and arresting them — a potent visual of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown that mayoral race contenders have vowed to fight. 'This is a critical time to have a mayor who will stand up to ICE and stand up to Donald Trump and insist on due process and the laws of this city,' Lander said after he was released four hours later, without getting charged. Lander has questioned Cuomo's commitment to standing up to Trump — something the frontrunner promises to do — against the backdrop of an incumbent mayor whose closeness to Trump has damaged him irreparably with Democratic voters. Edgardo was not released, as far as Lander knew. And for that, he added, 'I really think I failed today.' But Lander's arrest seized the day: Mamdani's big endorsement by U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Cuomo's large labor rally in Union Square didn't get the play the two leading candidates wanted a week out before primary day, POLITICO's Emily Ngo reports. Those two still had the top spots in an anticipated Marist College poll released this morning, showing Cuomo besting Mamdani by 10 points in the seventh round of ranked-choice voting. Lander comes in a distant third. We have more on the numbers below. Candidates cuffed for protesting is nothing new — think Shaun Donovan in 2021, or Bill de Blasio in 2013. But Lander's chaotic hallway scene was a reminder that anything can happen in the runup to June 24. Lander's name was the top trending search on Google Tuesday afternoon. MSNBC's Chris Hayes devoted the first half hour of his prime time show to the comptroller. And reality TV maven Andy Cohen posted 'FREE @bradlander !!!!!' to his 2.3 million followers on X. Lander press secretary Dora Pekec said her aunt in Croatia saw Lander on TV there. He'll keep up the momentum with a jam-packed media schedule today, she said, including NBC national, NY1 and Pod Save America. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who'd previously kept her distance from the mayoral race, tried to play hero — she called it 'bullshit,' came to the federal building to free Lander, escorted him out of the building to cheers, and then sent a fundraising email off the whole saga. Mayor Eric Adams unsurprisingly made it clear who he blamed, between Lander and the Trump administration. 'Today should not be about Brad Lander,' spokesperson Kayla Mamelak Altus said in a statement. 'It's about making sure all New Yorkers — regardless of their documentation status — feel safe enough to use public resources, like dialing 911, sending their kids to school, going to the hospital, or attending court appearances, and do not instead hide in the shadows.' Five other mayoral candidates — Mamdani, Adrienne Adams, Scott Stringer, Michael Blake and Zellnor Myrie — showed up outside the federal building to demand Lander's release. Cuomo posted some strongly worded messages of support on X. 'I do want to thank the five mayoral candidates who showed up. … I only have five slots on my ballot so sadly I can't rank all of them,' Lander said to a crowd of hundreds at Foley Square, following a chant of 'Don't Rank Cuomo.' After the rally, former Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou told Playbook she'd endorsed Lander earlier that morning, and texted him about releasing a statement. 'He didn't text back, and I was like 'What the fuck?'' Niou recalled. 'And then I got texts from organizers that were like, 'Brad just got arrested.' And I was like, 'Oh, my God, that's why he didn't text me back!'' Will it help Lander's campaign? 'I think that people are seeing Brad for who he is,' Niou said. 'He's an amazing, amazing person.' Meanwhile Reps. Dan Goldman and Jerry Nadler plan to observe immigration court proceedings this morning at 26 Federal Plaza. The Manhattan House members have congressional oversight responsibilities. They were previously denied access to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in the building. They'll be joined today by immigrant advocates. — Jeff Coltin IT'S WEDNESDAY: Got news? Send it our way: Jeff Coltin, Emily Ngo and Nick Reisman. WHERE'S KATHY? In New York City with no public schedule. WHERE'S ERIC? In New York City, making an affordability-related announcement, appearing on Good Music, Good Times LIVE's 'The Reset Talk Show' and on PIX 11's 'News at 6', honoring Harry Nespoli's service to the city, holding a roundtable discussion with Indonesian community leaders, hosting a Juneteenth celebration and making a public service-related announcement. QUOTE OF THE DAY: 'This may be the new Andrew Cuomo. Maybe he's had time to reflect. Maybe he's had time to grow.' — State Sen. James Sanders Jr., one of the 18 elected officials who once condemned the former governor but are now endorsing him for mayor, from POLITICO's thorough new report on the backers who demanded his resignation. ABOVE THE FOLD MAMDANI CATCHING UP: Cuomo continues to lead the Democratic primary for mayor, with one week left, but the gap between the former governor and top rival Mamdani is shrinking, according to a new poll from the Marist Institute for Public Opinion. The survey of 1,350 likely Democratic primary voters conducted June 9 through June 12 found Cuomo outpacing Mamdani 55 percent to 45 percent in the seventh round of a ranked-choice voting simulation. Lander, the city comptroller, was eliminated one round earlier at 13 percent and every other candidate was stuck in single digits. The matchup excluded undecided voters; when Marist included them, Cuomo led Mamdani 43 to 35 in the final round. A Marist poll in May showed Cuomo leading Mamdani by 24 points in the fifth round, excluding undecided voters. The poll, which has a 4.3 margin of error, found Cuomo leading in the first-round of voting with 43 percent to Mamdani's 31 percent. Undecided voters stand to shift the election: 11 percent haven't chosen a first-choice candidate while another 11 percent do not rank either Cuomo or Mamdani on their ballots. The survey underscores the degree to which this has become a two-person contest, as Cuomo and a super PAC boosting him flood the airwaves with ads portraying Mamdani as radical and lacking relevant experience for the job. The lefty lawmaker, who has exceeded expectations this cycle, is hitting Cuomo over the scandals and missteps in his gubernatorial record. Early voting began over the weekend, ahead of the June 24 primary. Read more on the poll from POLITICO's Cris Seda Chabrier. CITY HALL: THE LATEST FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: New York City members of progressive advocacy group MoveOn are endorsing Mamdani as their top choice and Lander as their second, pledging to fundraise for a Mamdani-aligned, anti-Cuomo PAC and loan them organizers in the mayoral race's final days. 'In a moment of crisis for our country, New York City needs a mayor who refuses to bend the knee to President Trump and prioritizes the working class over billionaires,' Mohammad Khan, political director of MoveOn Political Action, said in a statement. The organization boasts millions of members nationally and more than 200,000 in New York City. — Emily Ngo MORE FIX CASH: The super PAC boosting Cuomo's mayoral bid continued to rake in cash a week before the primary — raising more than $500,000 from nine donors in one day. The latest filings were led by Estée Lauder Chair William Lauder, who contributed $250,000 — a check that matches the amount he previously gave the group. Alex Karp, the CEO of Palantir Technologies, contributed $90,000. Investor Laurie Tisch, a member of the billionaire Tisch family, gave $15,000. The super PAC, called Fix the City, has raised nearly $20 million to back Cuomo and spent more than $14 million on TV ads — including $5.4 million to blast Cuomo's chief opponent, democratic socialist Mamdani. The spot knocks Mamdani for being too far left and inexperienced to lead the nation's largest city. The group last week received a $5 million donation from billionaire former Mayor Michael Bloomberg. — Nick Reisman ENDORSEMENT WATCH: Dominique Sharpton — daughter of Al Sharpton who is part of his National Action Network— is endorsing Adrienne Adams for mayor, her campaign told Playbook. The elder Sharpton said he wasn't publicly endorsing anyone, but praised Cuomo and gave him a speaking slot at NAN on the first day of early voting Saturday. Adrienne Adams, a longtime member of NAN, will get her own well-timed speaking slot this Saturday, ahead of primary day, campaign spokesperson Lupe Todd-Medina said. — Jeff Coltin FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: Rep. Tom Suozzi will endorse Mark Levine for city comptroller, adding to the Democrat's already hefty congressional support. 'As someone on the front lines of fighting to solve the tough issues New Yorkers face, I know how urgently we need a fighter like Mark Levine in the Comptroller's office,' said Suozzi, a battleground Democrat who lives in Nassau County and represents a part of Queens. The primary for the city's fiscal watchdog is between Levine, the Manhattan borough president, and Justin Brannan, the chair of the City Council's Finance Committee. Brannan was endorsed Tuesday by Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and has the support of Rep. Nydia Velázquez. Levine is endorsed by New York City House delegation members Adriano Espaillat, Goldman, Nadler, Ritchie Torres and George Latimer. — Emily Ngo More from the city: — Eric Adams barred Daily News reporter Chris Sommerfeldt from press conferences at City Hall for being 'disrespectful.' (The New York Times) — DoorDash is secretly funding a labor union super PAC backing Adrienne Adams for mayor. (THE CITY) — Mamdani refused to condemn calls to 'globalize the intifada' during a new podcast interview, arguing the phrase is an expression of Palestinian rights. (Jewish Insider) NEW FROM PLANET ALBANY CONSUMER RETORT: A consumer protection bill pushed by state Attorney General Letitia James will head to Hochul's desk. The measure, which passed the Assembly on Tuesday, would expand the state's consumer protection laws to address issues like subscription cancellations, loan repayment and junk fees. Business groups were opposed and argued the bill would open companies up to lawsuits. James' office addressed this concern by amending it to include a provision that lawsuits would be a final resort. Hochul, a James ally, has not weighed in on the bill. She generally sides with the business sector's concerns, but she's staked out an affordability platform this year that's meant to address common consumer problems. — Nick Reisman More from Albany: — The state Assembly wrapped up session with a package of environmental themed bills. (City & State) — Lawmakers have approved bills to regulate artificial intelligence, but one measure hangs in the balance. (Spectrum News) — Rep. Mike Lawler has a better shot at defeating Hochul than Elise Stefanik, according to a poll conducted by Brock McCleary, founder of Harper Polling. (New York Post) KEEPING UP WITH THE DELEGATION VERY, VERY SALTY: New York House Republicans have said they'll withhold their votes on the final GOP megabill if there's not a hefty hike in the state and local tax deduction. They remained irate Tuesday after their Senate colleagues slashed what was negotiated in the House. The Senate Finance Committee dramatically reduced the SALT provision in the text it released Monday, maintaining the $10,000 cap in the GOP's party-line domestic policy bill. The so-called SALT Caucus had fought mightily in House negotiations to quadruple that limit to $40,000. Rep. Nick LaLota pulled the stats on his eastern Long Island district. 'The $10K SALT cap is outdated and unfair — just 16.3% of my constituents can claim it,' he posted on X. 'The $40K cap I fought for in the One Big Beautiful Bill brings real relief, making 92% of households in our district whole. The pushback was even fiercer a day earlier. Caucus co-chairs Reps. Andrew Garbarino of Long Island and Young Kim of California said the deal was negotiated in good faith with House Speaker Mike Johnson and White House representatives and must remain in the final bill. Lawler of the Hudson Valley posted a gif of Roman ruler Commodus as portrayed in the blockbuster 'Gladiator' giving a thumbs-down, captioning it: 'DEAD ON ARRIVAL.' — Emily Ngo More from Congress: — Democrats spar over super PAC primary spending: 'Let's tie one hand around our backs.' (POLITICO) — The Republican megabill faces grim polling for the GOP. (POLITICO) — Senators, led by Chuck Schumer, used a closed-door briefing with law enforcement to push for more funding for lawmaker security after the fatal shootings in Minnesota. (POLITICO) NEW YORK STATE OF MIND — A federal civil rights lawsuit was filed on behalf of a man who was fatally beaten at Mid-State Correctional Facility. (Times Union) — Four out of 10 New York City shelters lack air conditioning. (Gothamist) — Long Island officials are doubling down on their anti-sanctuary policies. (New York Post) SOCIAL DATA SPOTTED: At P&T Knitwear for the Gotham Book Prize award ceremony Tuesday night, honoring 2025 winners Nicole Gelinas and Ian Frazier: Train Daddy Andy Byford … Howard Wolfson … Sarah Feinberg … Bradley Tusk … Charles Komanoff … Wendy Ettinger … Jefrey Pollock … John Crotty … Jennifer Cunningham … Cathie Levine … Mitchell Moss … Josh Isay … Ric Burns … Erika Tannor … Breeana Mulligan WEEKEND WEDDING: Christina Thompson, a correspondent for Newsmax, on Saturday married Adam Pearson, an AVP at Golub Capital. The couple, who met in college at Wake Forest, wed at Chateau de Varennes in Burgundy, France. Pic ... Another pic HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Rep. Paul Tonko … NYC Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez … Dam Kaminsky … New York True's John Kenny … Dina Powell McCormick … Joanne Lipman … CNN's DJ Judd … Sophia Templin … Mary Ann Georgantopoulos … Dylan F. Pyne Missed Tuesday's New York Playbook PM? We forgive you. Read it here.

Man allegedly steals $3K worth of medications from Walgreens: NYPD
Man allegedly steals $3K worth of medications from Walgreens: NYPD

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Man allegedly steals $3K worth of medications from Walgreens: NYPD

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (PIX11) — The NYPD is searching for a man accused of stealing medication from a Walgreens Pharmacy on Staten Island on June 7. The incident happened around 7 p.m. at the Walgreens Pharmacy at 655 Rossville Avenue, according to the NYPD. More Local News An unidentified man stole medications valued at around $3,000 and hid them in a backpack, police say. He then exited the store and was last seen driving away in a white Toyota van, pictured below. Anyone with information is asked to contact the police. Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz accused of grooming and sexual relationship fan 21 years younger: 'He played with my hopes'
Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz accused of grooming and sexual relationship fan 21 years younger: 'He played with my hopes'

Time of India

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  • Time of India

Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz accused of grooming and sexual relationship fan 21 years younger: 'He played with my hopes'

Just months before he's set to kick off a new tour, Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz is facing disturbing allegations from Ivet Playà, a young Catalan woman who says she was groomed and emotionally manipulated by the star beginning when she was only 18. Alejandro Sanz accused of grooming by woman 21 years younger Playà, now in her late twenties, posted a testimony on TikTok and Instagram detailing her alleged experience with Sanz, whom she says transitioned from being her idol to someone who caused her profound emotional distress. In the 10-minute video, which has gone viral across Spanish-speaking social media, she recounts a relationship that began in 2015—when Sanz was 49—and says it turned intimate during her early twenties while she worked for him. From fan to employee: Ivet Playa shares her story "It all started in 2015. I was a fan of his, and he followed me on social media. "I was amazed that someone like him, so famous, would comment on my photos and send me private messages," she says in Spanish, as translated by Latin Times, her voice trembling. Playà says that within a year, she had attended ten of his concerts in just over a month, juggling part-time jobs just to fund her travels around Spain. She moved to Madrid at age 22 after being hired by Sanz, where she claims their relationship crossed professional boundaries and became sexual. "I was supposed to be living a dream… but it was a nightmare. I feel cheated, used, humiliated, and even dirty," she says, referencing intimate messages she believes may have been accessed without her consent. In the video, Playà claims Sanz used her dreams against her. "He knew exactly what I was from the beginning. I was a girl working as a salesgirl, chasing concerts. He played with my hopes." 'He's dangerous' The most chilling part of her account echoes something Sanz allegedly said about himself in an interview: 'He takes people out. He's dangerous.' 'He took me out,' she repeats in her testimony, accusing the singer of living in a "parallel reality" where he believes he's untouchable. Playà emphasises her motivation isn't to scandalise but to tell the truth: 'No paperwork was signed with me. I feel a moral responsibility to speak, because I can—and because I believe I'm one of the few who can.' Sanz's private life under scrutiny At the time these events allegedly began, Sanz was married to Raquel Perera, with whom he shares two children. Though their separation became official in 2019, they were still together in 2015. Later, Sanz dated Cuban artist Rachel Valdés, a relationship that ended in 2023. He is currently in a relationship with Spanish actress Candela Márquez. Throughout this period, he maintained a clean public image, which Playà claims was in sharp contrast to what was happening with her. Ivet thanks internet users for support Taking to her Instagram Story, she wrote, "Today has been a tough day, but I don't want to go to sleep without thanking you for the overwhelming love and support I've received." At the moment I stay with that: that although the bad is sometimes more noticeable, if there is something I have been learning in these past months, it is that sometimes it is necessary to stay alone with the good to move forward, without it sinking you." Who is Ivet Playà? Describing herself online as a digital creator, former gymnast, and ex-community manager, Ivet Playà shares content around mental health, wellness, and healing. Her Instagram profile, @ivetplaya, features introspective captions and a self-empowered tone, but this is the first time she's spoken publicly about her alleged relationship with Sanz. Her Instagram account includes several videos of Sanz; while some show her posing with him, others capture him performing on stage. The captions are notably affectionate, often reflecting the voice of someone caught between being a starstruck fan and a committed employee. As of now, Alejandro Sanz has not responded publicly to the allegations. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral, follow Indiatimes Trending.

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