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entertainment26 days ago•3 min saved

Melania Doc Opening Weekend Faces Scrutiny Over Ticket-Boost Theories

Melania Trump's documentary reportedly earned about $7 million in its opening weekend, but industry observers and online chatter raise questions about whether the sales reflect actual viewers or were boosted by bulk purchases and free tickets routed to groups. Reports of “blocked” tickets going to senior citizen homes, Republican activists, and other interested parties are cited, along with social-media anecdotes and conservative group promotions. While some claim solid turnout, others warn the numbers may be inflated, highlighting a broader pattern of manufactured hype as discussed in related commentary.

via thelist.com|

#box-office #documentary #entertainment

politics1 month ago•7 min saved

GOP-Sponsored Screenings Cloud Melania Trump Doc’s Box-Office Struggles

Melania Trump’s self-titled documentary is reportedly underperforming at the box office, with GOP-aligned groups buying out screenings and distributing discounted tickets to shore up perceived demand, a move insiders describe as optics-driven. The Amazon MGM Studios film opens wide Jan. 30, 2026, after private screenings at the White House and a premiere at the Kennedy Center.

via okmagazine.com|

#documentary #gop-buyouts #melania-trump

entertainment1 month ago•54 min saved

Melania Movie Hype Meets Reality: Tickets Aren’t Flying Off the Shelves

A BuzzFeed story notes a forthcoming Melania Trump film backed by Amazon MGM Studios with a reported $40 million price tag and $35 million for marketing, but it highlights the online hype around claims of sold-out tickets as misleading. Screenshots and social-media chatter show many theaters with seats still available, and critics depict the promo as a misfire, illustrating a gap between promotional hype and actual audience demand.

via BuzzFeed|

#amazon-mgm-studios #entertainment #melania-movie

sports1 month ago•2 min saved

WWE Montreal Show Scales Seats to Preserve Packed Look Despite Soft Demand

WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event in Montreal is selling into a much smaller real estate than the venue can hold: 10,761 tickets distributed with 476 remaining on a 19,585-seat map, yet only 11,237 seats are being used (over 8,000 unused) to maintain a packed TV appearance. The last WWE event at the venue used about 13,987 seats, suggesting demand may be softer than promoters hoped. The lineup includes Cody Rhodes vs. Jacob Fatu, a Fatal 4-Way No. 1 Contender’s match, and Styles vs. Nakamura. Readers are invited to share whether WWE should have promoted the show differently amid changing fan habits.

via Ringside News|

#attendance #montreal #sports

regional-news1 month ago•2 min saved

Washington National Opera to Depart Kennedy Center Amid Political Changes

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.

via Playbill|

#artistic-director #kennedy-center #regional-news

entertainment1 month ago•1 min saved

Houston Rodeo 2026: Lineup, Tickets, and Country Music Highlights

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.

via KBTX News 3|

#2026-lineup #concert-series #entertainment

lottery2 months ago•3 min saved

Maryland Man Wins Second Major Lottery Prize After Eight Years

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.

via Maryland Lottery|

#dollar1-million-prize #holiday-raffle #lottery

law2 months ago•5 min saved

Oregon Implements New Laws Starting 2026

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.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB|

#civil-commitment #law #marriage-age

entertainment3 months ago•1 min saved

AEW Blood & Guts 2025 Faces Attendance Challenges and Exciting Matchups

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.

via Ringside News|

#aew #blood-and-guts #entertainment

events3 months ago•8 min saved

BlizzCon 2026 Tickets Go on Sale November 7 with Early Bird Pricing

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.

via Blizzard News|

#add-on-experiences #blizzcon-2026 #early-bird

world4 months ago•0 min saved

Kennedy Center Ticket Sales Drop Significantly Post-Trump Takeover

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.

via The Washington Post|

#arts-funding #cultural-institutions #kennedy-center

entertainment4 months ago•2 min saved

PlayStation Cancels 2025 Concert Tour Amid Low Ticket Sales

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.

via Push Square|

#concert-cancellations #entertainment #event-viability

entertainment5 months ago•2 min saved

Taylor Swift Sparks Theatre Rush with 'Showgirl' Film and Album Launch

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.

via Variety|

#amc-app #entertainment #fan-rush

world5 months ago•2 min saved

LA28 Reveals Ticket Sales Details for 2028 Olympics and Paralympics

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.

via Los Angeles Times|

#2028-los-angeles-olympics #la28 #olympics-tickets

entertainment5 months ago•7 min saved

'Wizard of Oz' at Sphere Could Earn Over $1 Billion, Reshaping Movie Experiences

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.

via Bloomberg.com|

#dolan #entertainment #movie-theater