AVQ&A: What’s an adaptation you like better than its source material?

In our latest AVQ&A, The A.V. Club discusses those rare cases where an adaptation ends up better than its source material.
The New York Times

Monopoly? Not a Chance, Says Live Nation’s Chief at Antitrust Trial.

Michael Rapino, the chief executive of the live entertainment colossus, fought back against accusations his company unfairly dominates the music industry. By Ben Sisario The head of Live Nation, the ...
Rolling Stone

Live Nation CEO Grilled on ‘Outrageous’ Fees and ‘Robbing’ Fans ‘Blind’

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino was pressed on everything from lawn chair prices to allegations of retaliation while testifying Thursday in the live entertainment giant’s antitrust trial. While on the ...
IGN

Yakuza Live-Action Miniseries Debuts March 17 Exclusively on IGN

A three-episode live-action adaptation of the first Yakuza video game will debut Tuesday, March 17 exclusively IGN. Each episode is about an hour long and will stream on IGN.com and IGN’s YouTube ...
The New York Times

Live Nation Antitrust Case Resumes With Testimony About Springsteen Fees

After the Justice Department announced a deal with the concert giant, the trial picked up after a week’s break, with a coalition of states leading the way. By Ben Sisario The jury hearing an antitrust ...
Yahoo

Cary Elwes, Who Starred in Rob Reiner’s Film, ‘The Princess Bride,’ Is So Handsome at the Oscars

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Last week, Elwes took to Instagram to honor Reiner on what would have been his 79th birthday. In a touching post that featured a ...
WFMZ-TV

‘The Princess Bride,’ ‘Spinal Tap’ & More Casts Reunite for Billy Crystal-Led Supersized Oscars Tribute to Rob Reiner

Billy Crystal took to the 2026 Oscars stage to honor his friends, the late Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead on December 14 in their Brentwood, Los Angeles home. Their son, ...
Newsweek

Bride Orders Custom ‘Something Blue’ Shoes—Not Ready For When They Arrive

A bride preparing for her wedding has turned to the internet after a pair of custom sneakers she ordered did not match what she believed she had purchased. The bride explained that she intentionally ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Live Nation Employees Boast About “Gouging” Fans With Fees and Parking Costs in Private Exchanges: “Robbing Them Blind, Baby”

The exchanges were revealed in court documents this week as exhibits tied to Live Nation's antitrust lawsuit. By Ethan Millman Music Editor A pair of Live Nation employees joked about “gouging” fans ...
Deadline.com

‘I Love Lucy’ Script Reading Added To ATX TV Festival; More Cast & Creators Join ‘Friday Night Lights’ & ‘Everybody Loves Raymond’ Reunions

EXCLUSIVE: ATX TV Festival is rounding out the programming for its Season 15 lineup, which will now include a panel featuring the creators and cast of The Paper as well as a Maximum Pleasure ...
Los Angeles Times

Live Nation reaches tentative settlement with Justice Department in antitrust lawsuit

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Live Nation agrees to major antitrust settlement with the Justice Department that would open Ticketmaster to rival ...