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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.















