Stories

Auction houses are now playing to millions of viewers from all over the world, who stream the action live on social media sites including YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram Live, as well as their own websites — riveted by how the one percent spends its money. - The New York Times

The idea that having distasteful opinions should render a person de facto unemployable has always struck me as profoundly self-defeating: Even the real jerks among us have families to feed.  - Washington Post

The cost of admissions and fees for entertainment rose faster than the cost of many staple goods last year. That has helped raise standards for the amount of fun we expect for our money—and triggered quick disappointment when our experiences don’t live up to the price. - The Wall Street Journal

The mobile stage will move throughout different neighborhoods that are “corridors of opportunity.” There are six under-invested areas in Charlotte, which are designated by the city as corridors of opportunity. - Charlotte Observer

“The first thing I did was to acquire the rights, which was relatively easy”, he says. “There were no assets. I wanted to make sure that I wasn’t disturbing the legacy. I was put in touch with Heather Knight , who is truly amazing. - BachTrack

This isn’t your grandfather’s orchestra concert, but it’s not a hip-hop show either — it’s something in between, with both parties adjusting their usual style. - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Did the philanthropist (and wife of Ray Kroc of McDonald's fame) even like public radio? No one knows. - Washington Post

Marvel is clearly nearing its end. Based on what's doing well, things could get very, very silly at the multiplex. - Variety

And why not? One projection: "The video games and esports industry will be worth more than $300 billion in 2027 globally, surpassing music, radio, podcasts and movie- and TV-streaming combined." - Seattle Times

First of all, romantasy is hot - and New Adult has made a wildly successful print return. Gen Z, this is all you. - Publishers Weekly

Meadows apparently admitted to the special prosecutor that he lied in his book - and his conservative publisher wants a lot of money back. - Daily Beast

One newish way to screw up DALL-E and other AIs that scoop up humans' millions of hours of work: "You can think of Nightshade as adding a small poison pill inside an artwork." - NPR

Ballet North Texas is sure trying. - Dallas Observer

A judge makes a determination in this years-long legal case. - The New York Times

The actors are still out, so work isn't intense just yet. "What’s holding it up? Short answer: studio stupidity over AI." - The Hollywood Reporter