The Washington National Opera is ending its long-standing partnership with the Kennedy Center due to declining ticket sales and supporter donations following President Trump's takeover of the venue, seeking to become an independent nonprofit and find new performance spaces in D.C.
RodeoHouston 2026 has announced its diverse lineup of performers, including country, pop, hip-hop, and regional artists, with the event running from March 2 to March 22 at NRG Stadium. Tickets go on sale January 15, starting at $30, with themed nights and major headliners like Chris Stapleton, Kelly Clarkson, and Luke Bryan.
The Maryland Lottery Holiday Raffle concluded with a $1 million winning ticket sold in Pikesville, along with multiple $100,000 winners and thousands of smaller prizes, with winners having 182 days to claim their prizes.
Oregon is implementing new laws effective Jan. 1, including relaxed standards for civil commitment of mentally ill individuals, allowing striking workers to receive unemployment benefits, restricting sales of nitrous oxide and aerosol dusters, raising the legal marriage age to 18, and enhancing protections for ticket buyers and against AI-generated deepfake images.
AEW's Blood & Guts 2025 event in Greensboro is struggling with low ticket sales and limited attendance, filling only about a quarter of the arena despite high-profile matches, raising questions about its popularity and marketing effectiveness.
BlizzCon 2026 tickets go on sale November 7, with early bird pricing at $249.99 and standard at $289.99, offering full weekend access, in-game goodies, and exclusive experiences like Charity Night and Darkmoon Faire After Hours. The event features gaming, panels, esports, community contests, and shopping, with options for virtual attendance and accommodations for accessibility. Tickets are limited and can be purchased on Tixr, with additional add-ons available for purchase.
Since President Trump took over the Kennedy Center in February, ticket sales have significantly declined, with Trump and his appointees criticizing the previous leadership for poor revenue and aiming to make the center more commercially successful.
Several dates for PlayStation: The Concert in the US have been canceled, likely due to poor ticket sales, raising questions about the event's future. The cancellations follow previous European event postponements, and Sony has not officially commented. The concert features music from PlayStation games, but recent sales issues suggest the tour may be struggling to sustain itself.
Taylor Swift fans overwhelmed the AMC app while trying to buy tickets for her 'Showgirl' release event, causing long wait times and purchase issues, as the event coincides with her new album launch and includes a special screening across AMC and other theaters worldwide.
LA28 announced that general registration for tickets to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will open in January 2026, with ticket sales starting early 2026 and Paralympics tickets in 2027, offering a variety of options including lottery entries, with prices starting at $28, and emphasizing early access for locals.
The Wizard of Oz is grossing up to $2 million daily at the Sphere in Las Vegas, where it is shown on an ultra-high-resolution LED screen, drawing thousands of fans and generating significant revenue, with plans to continue showing the film indefinitely and expand its use in other Sphere locations worldwide.
Ariana Grande announced her first tour in seven years, the 'Eternal Sunshine' tour, with initial dates in North America and London, featuring VIP packages and ticket presales, set for 2026, while she continues her acting career.
Grammy-nominated singer JP Saxe canceled his North American tour due to poor ticket sales, despite fan efforts to support it. He explained his decision publicly, emphasizing honesty about failure and thanking fans for their support, while expressing hope to tour successfully in the future.
Approximately 100 NFL players and two dozen team employees face fines for selling Super Bowl tickets above face value, violating league policies. The investigation revealed that some individuals sold tickets to 'bundlers' working with resellers, leading to increased penalties and plans for enhanced compliance training before the 2026 Super Bowl.
The NFL is fining about 100 players and two dozen team employees for selling Super Bowl tickets above face value, with players fined 1.5 times the ticket price and employees fined double, due to violations of league rules.