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Updated 3h agoWhat's happening: Live Nation posts record $25 billion revenue in 2025
Live Nation Entertainment reported a record $25 billion in revenue for 2025, a 9% rise from the prior year. Quarterly earnings hit $6.3 billion, beating the $6.1 billion analyst forecast, while concert sales reached $20.9 billion and sponsorship revenue grew 11% to $1.33 billion. The company logged a historic 159 million fans, with international fans now outpacing domestic.
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Essay: Ricky Martin's Super Bowl Performance Was an Act of Justice for the 1990s
Ricky Martin’s surprise appearance during the Super Bowl LX halftime show turned a 30‑second musical interlude into a bold statement on Puerto Rico’s colonial legacy. Backed by the sound of a cuatro, he performed “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii,” linking the island’s history to contemporary gentrification pressures. The moment highlighted how Latin music has moved beyond the English‑language crossover model that defined the late‑1990s boom. It also underscored the influence of newer reggaeton icons like Bad Bunny on veteran artists seeking cultural authenticity.
By Los Angeles Times – Entertainment & Arts
News•Feb 10, 2026
Baby Keem Details New Album Ca$ino, Announces 2026 Tour
Hip‑hop artist Baby Keem announced his sophomore album *Ca$ino*, slated for release on February 20 through pgLang, Eerie Times and Columbia Records. The record includes high‑profile features from cousin Kendrick Lamar and Too $hort, and the trailer showcases family footage and a preview of...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 10, 2026
Zeiss Introduces Aatma Prime Lenses
Zeiss has launched the Aatma Prime series, a collection of nine T1.5 full‑frame cinema lenses spanning 18 mm to 135 mm. The lenses marry classic Zeiss optical character—soft skin tones, low contrast, and distinctive bokeh—with modern data‑rich design and workflow compatibility. Aatma...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Feb 10, 2026
Travel to Near-Future Brazil in U.S. Trailer for Gabriel Mascaro’s The Blue Trail
Gabriel Mascaro’s *The Blue Trail*, winner of the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at Berlin, will debut in the United States on April 3 via Dekanalog. The trailer showcases a near‑future Brazil where the state forces seniors into isolated colonies, prompting...
By The Film Stage
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
SoundExchange Just Quietly Expanded Global Royalty Coverage to 91%
SoundExchange announced that it has added 17 new international collective‑management agreements, expanding its reach to cover more than 91% of the global neighboring‑rights market. The new partnerships span Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe, bringing territories such as Kenya,...
By Hypebot
News•Feb 10, 2026
Yes Trailer: Nadav Lapid Targets Israeli Nationalism in Searing Satire
Nadav Lapid’s fifth feature, *Yes*, debuted in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, delivering a razor‑sharp satire of Israeli nationalism in the wake of the October 7 attacks. The film follows a jazz musician and his dancer wife who agree to say “yes” to...
By The Film Stage
News•Feb 10, 2026
PMVG Launches ‘TechBundle’ To Cut Costs, Modernize Public Media Operations
Public Media Venture Group (PMVG) introduced TechBundle, a modular suite that combines master control, transmission monitoring, traffic, and streaming services for local public media stations. By negotiating system‑wide pricing, the bundle offers enterprise‑grade tools at lower costs than separate contracts,...
By TVNewsCheck
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
Roger Deakins Pulls Back the Curtain on How He Actually Thinks About Shots
Renowned cinematographer Roger Deakins released his new book, *Reflections: On Cinematography*, co‑authored with his wife James Ellis Deakins. The memoir pulls back the curtain on his creative process, from deciphering story emotions to choosing light and composition. Deakins also warns...
By No Film School
Blog•Feb 10, 2026
What Does 17K Really Look Like? Blackmagic Shares Raw URSA Cine 17K 65 Footage
Blackmagic Design released raw footage from the URSA Cine 17K 65, captured in the period short film “To Fly or Float.” The film, shot by cinematographer Ben Saffer with Cooke Panchro 65/i lenses, showcases the camera’s 65 mm RGBW sensor and 17,520 × 8,040...
By No Film School
News•Feb 10, 2026
Wednesday Leave Wasserman Over CEO’s Ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Wednesday, an indie‑rock band, announced it is leaving talent agency Wasserman after the U.S. Justice Department released emails linking CEO Casey Wasserman to Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein. The disclosure sparked a wave of public condemnations, with...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 10, 2026
WMSA Announces New Efforts With FCC To Secure Wireless Mic Spectrum
The Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance (WMSA) released a report warning that the 470‑608 MHz band, vital for professional wireless microphones, is increasingly crowded after the 2017 incentive auction and loss of the 600 MHz band. The alliance is lobbying the FCC, Congress,...
By TVNewsCheck
News•Feb 10, 2026
Savvy Games Group Signs Memorandum of Understanding With NMBRS
Savvy Games Group announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Stockholm‑based visual‑effects studio NMBRS at the D.I.C.E. conference, aiming to boost esports and game development in Saudi Arabia. NMBRS will establish a Riyadh presence, bringing VFX expertise from titles such as...
By The Esports Advocate
News•Feb 10, 2026
Lip Critic Announce New Album and Tour, Share Video for New Song
New York hardcore outfit Lip Critic announced their third album, Theft World, slated for release on May 1 through Partisan Records. The record, inspired by frontman Bret Kaser’s identity‑theft ordeal, weaves the thief’s imagined narratives into twelve tracks, including the...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 10, 2026
Muna Announce First Album in Four Years, Share Song
Muna announced their fourth studio album, *Dancing on the Wall*, set for release on May 8, 2026 via Saddest Factory/Secretly Group. The indie‑pop trio debuted the lead single and its anthemic video, describing the track as their favorite and a blend of...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 10, 2026
Charli XCX’s Vacation Goes Awry in First Trailer for Pete Ohs’ Erupcja
Charli XCX headlines Pete Ohs’ upcoming film Erupcja, with the first trailer debuting ahead of its April 17 theatrical release. The indie romantic‑comedy, which premiered at TIFF last fall, follows a volcanic eruption that strands the protagonist in Warsaw and...
By The Film Stage
News•Feb 10, 2026
A Superhero at Your Side: Saga.xyz’s Strategy for Building AI Bridges Without Replacing Human Creation
Saga.xyz, originally a blockchain scaling protocol, is pivoting to AI by creating licensed AI agents that embody well‑known film, TV and video‑game characters. The company plans to launch agents for major IP through licensing deals, initially targeting video‑game versions of...
By MovieMaker
Social•Feb 10, 2026
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By Douglas Pucci
News•Feb 10, 2026
Motorsport Manager Revived with a Break From SEGA
Playsport Games announced it has reclaimed the rights to the 2016 title Motorsport Manager from SEGA and is already rolling out a patch. The update fixes a persistent black‑screen boot issue by moving the game to Unity 5.5.6f1, with a beta...
By GamingOnLinux
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Watch Hulu’s Revealing Documentary on Wexner and Epstein
If you haven't already, watch the great Hulu documentary about Les Wexner and #Epstein, with commentary by @sarahellison https://t.co/miIVHogYeQ
By Claire Atkinson
News•Feb 10, 2026
Devo Add Yet More Tours to Their 2026 Slate
Devo has expanded its 2026 touring schedule, adding a West Coast “Mutate, Don’t Stagnate” leg in April and a series of June dates across the Eastern United States and Canada. The new shows precede the band’s remaining Cosmic De‑Evolution Tour...
By Pitchfork
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Candle Media Sells ATTN Back to Founders, Retains Minority Stake
Exclusive: @candlemedia sells ATTN: back to founders Matthew Segal & Jarrett Moreno —Candle will maintain a minority stake —Segal and Moreno acquiring majority stake alongside a new investor group that includes Shari Redstone, Paul Wachter & more @axios https://t.co/MvQQNtTm26
By Sara Fischer
News•Feb 10, 2026
Wuthering Heights Review: A Highly Sexualized But Oddly Square Adaptation
Emerald Fennell’s new *Wuthering Heights* hits theaters on Feb. 13, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. The film leans heavily into erotic imagery, positioning Cathy as a hyper‑sexualized icon, but the shock tactics feel muted. While the leads deliver solid performances,...
By The Film Stage
News•Feb 10, 2026
Jimmy Eat World Plot Bleed American Anniversary Tour
Jimmy Eat World announced a 25th‑anniversary tour for their breakthrough album Bleed American, performing the record in full across North America, Europe, and Mexico. The itinerary features a return to the Vans Warped Tour after a 25‑year absence and a roster of...
By Pitchfork
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Paramount Raises WBD Bid, Adds $2.8 B Fee
NEW: #Paramount updates hostile takeover bid for @WBD —Will pay the $2.8 billion termination fee WBD would owe Netflix if deal collapsed —Will pay a $0.25 per share "ticking fee," to WBD shareholders for each Q transaction has not closed after...
By Sara Fischer
News•Feb 10, 2026
Rotterdam Review: The Misconceived Is an Incisive, Inventive Look at Contemporary Life
James N. Kienitz Wilkins and Robin Schavoir return with *The Misconceived*, an 88‑minute satire that uses the Unreal Engine to render a house‑renovation story in upstate New York. The film follows handyman‑writer Tyler, whose encounter with a more successful former...
By The Film Stage
News•Feb 10, 2026
Exclusive Trailer for Micro Budget Finds Bobby Moynihan, Chris Parnell, Maria Bamford, Jon Gabrus & More Making a Disaster
Factory 25, the Brooklyn‑based indie distributor, has acquired worldwide rights to Morgan Evans’ directorial debut *Micro Budget*. The mockumentary features comedy heavyweights Bobby Moynihan, Chris Parnell, Maria Bamford, Jon Gabrus and a large supporting cast. It opens in New York...
By The Film Stage
Social•Feb 10, 2026
Sports Could Be Peacock's Lifeline, Says NBC Executive
🎙️ TODAY on the Grill Room: “Can Sports Save Peacock?” Between Super Bowl in Santa Clara and Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, NBC Sports chief Rick Cordella outlines the network’s investment thesis… Apple: https://t.co/mfxV8eRQCf Spotify: https://t.co/vxFcvMOFUx @PuckNews https://t.co/6ev26b2z10
By Dylan Byers
News•Feb 10, 2026
Oscars Flashback: When Philip Seymour Hoffman Was 'Overwhelmed' To Win
At the 78th Academy Awards in 2006, a wave of newcomers dominated the acting categories, with 14 of 20 nominees receiving their first nod. Philip Seymour Hoffman captured Best Actor for his portrayal of Truman Capote in “Capote,” marking his...
By Los Angeles Times – Entertainment & Arts
News•Feb 10, 2026
With 'Sinners,' Proximity Media Hit a Home Run. Its Founders Reveal What Comes Next
Proximity Media, launched in 2018 by Ryan Coogler, his wife Zinzi, and producer Sev Ohanian, has become a powerhouse of culturally resonant storytelling. Their latest film, "Sinners," cracked the year’s top‑10 box‑office list and set a new record for Oscar...
By Los Angeles Times – Entertainment & Arts
News•Feb 10, 2026
Amid Increased Arrests and Deportations, an Immigrant Artist Confronts Fear Through Street Art
Johanna Toruño, a Salvadoran‑born queer artist, is using bold street posters in Los Angeles to confront the wave of federal immigration raids and deportations. Her latest work features a prayer to the Virgen de Guadalupe, pleading for protection of Latino neighborhoods...
By Los Angeles Times – Entertainment & Arts
News•Feb 10, 2026
Worship, Revenge and Red Flags: 6 Authors on Why We Can't Quit 'Wuthering Heights' And Heathcliff
Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights has surged back into the spotlight after Emerald Fennell’s new film adaptation, emptying shelves at Los Angeles’ Skylight Books and prompting a 146‑person waitlist at the public library. Six contemporary authors discuss their first encounters with the novel, noting how its...
By Los Angeles Times – Entertainment & Arts
News•Feb 10, 2026
What Playing a 7-Hour Video Game with Strangers in L.A. Taught Me About the Resistance
"asses.masses" staged a seven‑hour live‑action video‑game at UCLA’s Nimoy Theater, inviting a sold‑out crowd of nearly 300 to share a single controller and shape the narrative. The performance blended retro pixel art, open‑world visuals and absurd mini‑games with overt political...
By Los Angeles Times – Entertainment & Arts
News•Feb 10, 2026
Ian Baglow Announced as Co-CEO at Bitmovin
Bitmovin announced that Ian Baglow will join co‑founder Stefan Lederer as co‑CEO. Baglow, who entered the company in 2021 as chief revenue officer and later became president, chief revenue and operations officer, will oversee day‑to‑day operations and deepen customer and partner...
By TVBEurope
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News•Feb 10, 2026
The Fall-Off
J. Cole’s double‑disc album *The Fall‑Off* was billed as a career‑defining statement, but critics find it over‑ambitious and uneven. The record revisits his early storytelling while attempting genre‑spanning experiments, yet many tracks feel unfocused and the concept collapses under its length. Guest...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 10, 2026
Love Is Not Enough
Converge’s eleventh studio album, *Love Is Not Enough*, arrives 36 years after the band formed and marks their first full-length release in nine years. The record is divided into two contrasting halves – a blistering, politically charged opening and a...
By Pitchfork
News•Feb 9, 2026
Greg Brown, Cake Founding Guitarist Who Wrote Breakout Hit 'The Distance,' Dead at 56
Greg Brown, the founding guitarist of alt‑rock band Cake and writer of its breakout single “The Distance,” died at 56 after a long illness, announced on Feb. 9, 2026. Brown left Cake in 1997 before their third album and later co‑founded the...
By Los Angeles Times – Entertainment & Arts
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
How to Find a Screenwriting Partner
Screenwriters increasingly turn to collaborators to break creative blocks and broaden perspective. Industry experts stress that partnerships should stem from complementary strengths, not a desire to offload work, and require clear ground rules for feedback and revisions. Effective avenues for...
By No Film School
Social•Feb 9, 2026
Prediction Market Saw Gaga's Super Bowl Surprise Coming
At Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, Lady Gaga made a surprise performance. But was it a surprise? Because the day before the Super Bowl, Polymarket had Lady Gaga at 85% likely to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show. That’s...
By Dan Runcie
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Paul Thomas Anderson Breaking Down a 'Battle of Algiers' Clip Is Basically a Full Film School Curriculum
Paul Thomas Anderson sat down with TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz to dissect two cinematic touchstones—Gillo Pontecorvo’s *The Battle of Algiers* and John Ford’s *The Searchers*—and explain how they inform his latest film, *One Battle after Another*. He highlighted the guerrilla‑training reputation of *Algiers*...
By No Film School
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Take a Look at the First Viltrox L-Mount Lens With This Ultra-Fast, Full-Frame Prime
Viltrox has released its first native L‑mount lens, the AF 16mm f/1.8 FE, marking the brand’s full entry into the Leica‑compatible ecosystem. The ultra‑wide, full‑frame prime features a fast STM autofocus motor, silent aperture ring, all‑metal weather‑sealed construction, and a built‑in...
By No Film School
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
Don’t Wait, Get These Major Firmware Updates Installed for These Aputure Lighting Fixtures
Aputure has rolled out a batch of firmware updates covering its entire STORM, NOVA II, and NOVA 9° lighting families. The updates introduce major features such as improved NFC performance, new manual fan control modes, HSIC+ coarse/fine adjustments, and enhanced...
By No Film School
Social•Feb 9, 2026
Daily Spotify Picks: 10 Emerging Artists Curated with Insight
prompted this playlist to get recommended ten new songs (that spotify thinks i would like) by emerging artists every day (1k-100k monthly listeners, releasing music 5+ years) with annotations telling me a bit about the artist. really strong first set...
By Sam Duboff
Social•Feb 9, 2026
YouTube TV $65 Sports Bundle Could Accelerate Cord‑Shaving
⚡️ $65 YouTube TV Sports Bundle Set to Accelerate Cord-Shaving ⚡️ $GOOGL Over the last few months, investors have started to question whether multichannel video industry sub losses are starting to bottom out, particularly as...
By Rich Greenfield
News•Feb 9, 2026
Based on a True Story: Do You Need Life Rights to a Make a Biopic?
Attorney Aditya Ezhuthachan explains that filmmakers can adapt real‑life events without securing life‑rights, as the First Amendment protects newsworthy storytelling. Facts about individuals are not copyrightable, so fair‑use does not apply, but privacy, publicity, and defamation claims still pose risks....
By MovieMaker
News•Feb 9, 2026
HBO Max’s UK Launch Date Confirmed, Will Become New Streaming Home of TNT Sports
Warner Bros Discovery confirmed HBO Max will debut in the UK and Ireland on 26 March 2026. The service will bundle HBO, Warner Bros., DC Studios and Max Originals alongside the newly migrated TNT Sports library, which moves from Discovery+. Four monthly...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 9, 2026
EBU and Rai Go for Big Air with 5G Broadcast Trials at Milano Cortina
Italian public broadcaster Rai and the European Broadcasting Union will conduct 5G Broadcast trials during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games, building on a successful demonstration at Paris 2024. The pre‑commercial tests will use existing tower infrastructure to stream live, free‑to‑air content...
By TVBEurope
News•Feb 9, 2026
Content, Not Platform: How Live Sports Became the Streaming Subscription Driver
Over the past decade, Winter Olympic viewing has migrated from linear TV to on‑demand streaming, with platforms offering multiple live feeds and personalized experiences. The 2022 Beijing and 2024 Paris Games generated seven billion streamed minutes across Europe, while linear audiences...
By TVBEurope
Blog•Feb 9, 2026
More Than Just a Party: Decoding the Symbolism of Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show
Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl LV halftime show into a cultural showcase, becoming the first solo Spanish‑language headliner in the event’s history. He infused the performance with Puerto Rican symbols—jíbaro hats, exploding power poles, and a miniature "casita"—to highlight...
By No Film School
Social•Feb 9, 2026
YouTube TV Launches $65 Sports‑only Package
In the next few weeks, YouTube TV is going roll out a packages that will finally let sports fans pay for only live sports channels. It costs $65 a month. New in this week's newsletter: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-02-08/youtube-to-offer-sports-only-tv-package-at-a-22-discount
By Lucas Shaw
News•Feb 9, 2026
The Luck of the Script: Why ‘Lottery Stories’ Remain a Cinematic Staple
Lottery win narratives remain a cinematic staple because they instantly raise stakes, allowing writers to explore desire, identity, and social fallout. The trope offers instant change, turning ordinary lives into high‑concept drama. Recent films shift focus from material excess to...
By MovieMaker