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Metallica will debut an eight-show residency, Life Burns Faster at Sphere, at Las Vegas’ Sphere this fall, continuing the No Repeat Weekend format with no songs repeated on select Thursdays and Saturdays. The run—on dates Oct 1, 3, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29 and 31—will leverage Sphere’s immersive LED display, Immersive Sound and 4D tech, and tickets for two-night and single-night performances go on sale March 6.
Metallica has confirmed an eight-show residency at Las Vegas’ Sphere this fall, titled Life Burns Faster, with two-night sets and unique set lists; tickets go on sale March 6, and the band aims to reinvent how they connect with fans as they tour Europe this summer.
Rolling Stone surveys potential acts for the Las Vegas Sphere, spotlighting Metallica, Tool, and Guns N' Roses as the top contenders and weighing why each might or might not do a long-running residency at the venue, along with other rumors and the financial/production challenges of staging Sphere-style shows.
A scaled-down Sphere entertainment venue is planned for National Harbor in Maryland, featuring about 6,000 seats and LED displays similar to the Las Vegas Sphere. The project aims to become a regional landmark and boost the economy, with about 2,500 construction jobs and 4,750 operating jobs, backed by roughly $200 million in incentives. Public hearings, permitting, and potential financing mechanisms like TIFs are in play, and while a start date isn’t set, the plan is tied to state and county approvals and a $10 million operating grant in the 2027 budget.
Sphere Entertainment plans a 6,000-seat Sphere at National Harbor, opening in 2030 if approved, backed by roughly $200 million in public incentives to help Prince George's County recover from recent entertainment losses.
The Sphere in Las Vegas transformed its exterior into a Lego Death Star and featured a full-scale Lego X-Wing for visitors, in partnership with Lego and Lucasfilm, to promote Lego's new Smart Play platform and create an immersive, interactive Star Wars-themed experience during the Consumer Electronics Show.
No Doubt announced a six-show residency at Las Vegas' Sphere in 2026, marking their first performances together since 2015 and the first female-fronted act to headline the venue. The band, including Gwen Stefani, will perform on select dates in May, with presale starting October 15 and general tickets on October 17.
The success of the reimagined 'Wizard of Oz' film at Sphere in Las Vegas is projected to generate over $500 million in gross profits by 2026, potentially leading to more classic film reimaginings at the venue, including discussions with Warner Bros. and Disney about other franchises like Harry Potter and Star Wars.
The article critiques Sphere, a new Las Vegas venue showcasing a heavily altered, AI-enhanced version of The Wizard of Oz, highlighting its superficial spectacle, technological excess, and the underlying costs and ethical concerns associated with AI-driven entertainment.
The immersive version of The Wizard of Oz at Las Vegas' Sphere features digital alterations that include the faces of Sphere CEO James Dolan and Warner Bros. Discovery's David Zaslav, replacing some original characters, with the project costing nearly $100 million and utilizing AI effects, sparking some controversy.
The Backstreet Boys are earning approximately $4 million per show during their residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, primarily from ticket sales, VIP packages, and travel deals, with minimal expenses involved, making it a highly profitable venture for them.
The Sphere in Las Vegas is premiering a digitally enhanced and expanded version of 'The Wizard of Oz' that incorporates AI technology, new characters, sensory effects, and a rerecorded soundtrack to create an immersive and innovative cinematic experience, sparking debate over the use of AI in filmmaking.
Sean O'Malley blames the lighting at the Sphere for his UFC bantamweight title loss in 2024, citing it as a distraction that contributed to his injury and poor performance. He is set to rematch Dvalishvili at UFC 316, aiming to reclaim his title and address the setbacks from his previous fight.
Dead & Company will return to Las Vegas' Sphere in 2025 for an 18-show spring residency, following their successful 2024 run. The band will perform three nights a week from mid-March to mid-May. This residency, titled "Dead & Company: Dead Forever – Live at Sphere," will be their only Sphere shows in 2025, though other events may commemorate the Grateful Dead's 60th anniversary. Tickets start at $145, with presales beginning soon. The lineup includes original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart, alongside John Mayer and others.
Sphere Entertainment's Las Vegas venue reported a decline in quarterly revenue to $127.1 million, down from previous quarters, despite high artist demand and successful events like The Eagles' residency and UFC 306. The venue is facing challenges in managing logistics for multiple events and securing advertising. Sphere's operating loss improved after adjustments, and plans for a new venue in Abu Dhabi were announced, funded by the local government. Sphere shares fell 8.7% following the earnings report.