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Sun Valley Media and Technology Conference in Idaho
Apr 17, 2026

Netflix co-founder Hastings exits as streaming pioneer hunts for growth

Netflix Chairman Reed Hastings is quitting the streaming service he co-founded 29 years ago as the company searches for new avenues of growth.

A Live Nation sign stands next to an office building along Hollywood Blvd, after the U.S. Department of Justice and a group of states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, in Los Angeles, on May 23, 2024. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)
Apr 15, 2026

Ticketmaster and Live Nation hold illegal monopolies, jury finds

Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation illegally monopolized live event markets, a jury found, after a trial on the company's tactics in dealing with venues and artists.

Ticket reseller StubHub holds IPO at the NYSE in New York
Apr 10, 2026

StubHub to pay $10M to settle FTC ticket price case

StubHub Holdings agreed to pay $10 million to settle FTC charges that the platform failed to disclose total ticket price for live events to consumers.

A makeshift memorial for actor Matthew Perry is pictured on Bedford Street in Manhattan in New York City on Oct. 30, 2023. (REUTERS/Mike Segar/File Photo)
Apr 8, 2026

‘Ketamine Queen’ sentenced in death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry

A drug dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" was sentenced to prison in connection with the fatal overdose of "Friends" star Matthew Perry.

A menu bearing the logo of BTS THE CITY ARIRANG SEOUL on display at a cafe in Seoul on March 23, 2026. (REUTERS/Daewoung Kim)
Mar 24, 2026

The BTS ARMY is coming to cities from Baltimore to Tokyo, armed with $5.3B in spending power

Analysts say the BTS tour could generate a windfall of $5.32 billion across the 44 cities — including Baltimore — that will host the Kpop supergroup.

Mick Jagger of English band The Rolling Stones performs during their Hackney Diamonds Tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, July 10, 2024. (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo)
Mar 20, 2026

BMG sues Anthropic for using Bruno Mars, Rolling Stones lyrics in AI training

Music company BMG Rights Management has sued artificial intelligence company Anthropic in federal court for allegedly using its copyrighted lyrics to train the large language models powering its Claude chatbot.

A Live Nation sign stands next to an office building along Hollywood Blvd, after the U.S. Department of Justice and a group of states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, in Los Angeles, on May 23, 2024. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)
Mar 17, 2026

MD to continue lawsuit against Live Nation even after settlement

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown will continue his lawsuit against Live Nation, even after it reached a settlement with the Justice Department.

Stuffed Orca whale toys are displayed for sale at SeaWorld in San Diego, California, U.S., May 31, 2017. (REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo)
Mar 17, 2026

SeaWorld sued over mishandling ‘Sesame Street’ brand, unpaid royalties

Sesame Workshop sued SeaWorld to end their decades-long relationship, accusing it of withholding royalties and undermining the "Sesame Street" brand.

LB Skybar, the Lord Baltimore Hotel’s open-air rooftop lounge, will reopen for the 2026 season on April 30. (Eric Stocklin)
Mar 16, 2026

Lord Baltimore Hotel’s Skybar opens for season in April

LB Skybar, the Lord Baltimore Hotel’s open-air lounge on the hotel’s 19th-floor rooftop, will reopen for the 2026 season next month.

A Live Nation sign stands next to an office building along Hollywood Blvd, after the U.S. Department of Justice and a group of states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, in Los Angeles, on May 23, 2024. (REUTERS/Mike Blake)
Mar 9, 2026

Live Nation settles DOJ claims it monopolized live event markets

Live Nation Entertainment settled with the U.S. Justice Department on claims the Ticketmaster owner illegally dominated key parts of the live-events industry.

Paramount and Warner Bros logos are seen in this illustration taken Dec. 8, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Feb 27, 2026

Netflix, Paramount shares jump as months-long fight for Warner Bros ends

Netflix exited the fight for Warner Bros Discovery, as Paramount won the race for some of the world's most prized TV and film assets.

Actor Robert Duvall arrives at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11, 2015. (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo)
Feb 17, 2026

Robert Duvall, Oscar winner who grew up in Annapolis, dies at 95

Oscar winner Robert Duvall, a versatile actor who made lasting impressions in a range of parts, has died at age 95, his wife said.