• Mon, January 13, 2025

by: BroadwayWorld

Industry Pro Newsletter: Why Audiences Are Asking For Refunds, IATSE Strike, Congestion Pricing Impact

This week, we explore whether congestion pricing is reshaping Manhattan travel habits and examine a labor strike disrupting productions at Atlantic Theater Company. On the regional stage, we reflect on the loss of Theatre Palisades to Los Angeles wildfires and the struggles facing Bay Area theatres.

by: Dexerto

WWE 2K25 reportedly adding major NBA 2K feature and this long-awaited match type

Interestingly, Rhea Ripley, the current Women's World Champion had called for intergender matches to be added to WWE 2K games a couple of years ago, and it seems like she'll finally get her wish.

by: Reuters

Macau-based investor is second-biggest holder of struggling Star Entertainment

A Macau-based individual has become the second-biggest shareholder in casino operator Star Entertainment by building a stake of more than 5.5% in the embattled Australian company, a stock exchange filing showed on Monday.

by: IndieWire

'The Substance' and 'Flow' Thrive on VOD; French 'Ad Vitam' Leads Netflix Movies

"Flow," the Latvian animated film that has passed $3 million in theaters and is a leading contender for the Best Animated Feature Oscar, curiously skipped PVOD to go straight to $5.99 rentals. It is #4 at Fandango, an unusually high position for a non-PVOD/$19.99 rental there, and sixth at iTunes (it had initially placed fifth its first days out.)

by: Yahoo

Heidi Montag's "Superficial" Album Goes No. 1 on iTunes After She and Spencer Pratt Lost Home to Los Angeles Wildfires

"I have no words for what you have done for me. My heart is so full," said Montag, who initially released 'Superficial' in 2010

by: MSN

Eva Longoria pledges one million dollars for LA wildfire relief efforts

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by: MSN

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Bigg Boss 18's Digvijay Rathee candidly meets a popular Bollywood actor; can you guess?

Digvijay Rathee was one of the wild card contestants on Bigg Boss 18, and his eviction from the show left his fans heartbroken. While his stint in the reality show is already a matter of discussion on social media,

by: MSN

Justin Bateman Calls Prince Harry And Meghan Markle 'No Better Than Ambulance Chasers' Amid Couple Supporting Families During L.A. Fires

Justine Bateman is annoyed with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle after they stepped out on a rescue mission to help those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. The director-filmmaker took to her X account to slam the former royals,

by: MSN

Hugh Jackman's girlfriend Sutton Foster makes emotional announcement as romance confirmed

Sutton Foster is making an attempt to do her part and help victims and first responders as the deadly LA fires continue to burn and destroy parts of the city. The actress and Broadway star's romance with her Music Man co-star Hugh Jackman was officially confirmed last week after months of rumors and "affair" claims,

by: MSN

Netflix and Comcast among companies donating to LA wildfire relief effort

Corporations have pledged millions in donations to Los Angeles fire relief efforts. Media companies, sports teams and actors are among those donating to funds. The donations come as the fires continue to burn.

by: MSN

Game Changer box office collection Day 4: Ram Charan starrer chases Rs 100 crore mark as collections fall below Rs 10 crore on first Monday

Game Changer saw a sharp decline in box office collections, earning only Rs 8.50 crore on its first Monday. The film's total collection has reached an estimated Rs 97 crore. The Telugu version led the charge,

by: MSN

How the 2025 Oscars Could Save Los Angeles (and Themselves)

Awards shows are in a frenzy trying to figure out how to meet this fast-changing fires moment. Here's one way.

by: MSN

Teen Mom's Ryan Edwards and Amanda Conner Are Engaged

Edwards also shares Jagger, 6, and Stella, 5, with ex-wife Mackenzie Standifer. Soon after sharing the news via social media, Edwards received well wishes from fans. "This is the Ryan we all knew was still in there ," one user wrote in the comments section.

by: MSN

Paige DeSorbo Seen With New Man at Philadelphia Eagles Game 2 Weeks After She Confirmed Shocking Split From Craig Conover

Is Paige DeSorbo back on the dating scene? Two weeks after the reality star and Craig Conover confirmed they ended their three-year romance, the fashionista was seen attending the Philadelphia Eagles playoffs home game with a mystery man.

by: MSN

Justine Bateman Blasts Meghan Markle and Prince Harry as 'Disaster Tourists' for Wildfire Relief Efforts: 'Are They Politicians Now?

Justine Bateman blasted Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on social media for what she deems a "photo op" at an evacuation center for victims of the Palisades wildfires. In video footage captured by Fox 11,

by: MSN

Bigg Boss 18 PROMO: Media gives reality check to Vivian Dsena; questions Shilpa Shirodkar's stance on forgiveness

Bigg Boss 18 episode is finally in its finale week and within a few days, the show will have its deserving winner. Ahead of the finale, a press conference for the top 7 contestants was conducted. In this press conference,
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by: legit

Meet Hailey Welch's boyfriend, Kelby Blackwell, and their relationship timeline

Hailey Welch's boyfriend, Kelby Blackwell, is a plumber from Tennessee, USA. Explore the love story of Hailey Welch and his boyfriend, Kelby Blackwell.

by: Variety

What Hollywood Lost in the Fires

Hollywood and the entertainment industry is reeling from fires that will change Los Angeles forever: 'It's like a small nuclear bomb went off.'

by: Couriermail

Harry and Meghan release blistering statement: 'Abuse'

Prince Harry and Meghan have hit out at social media giant Meta over its decision to axe its third-party fact-checking and soften its content moderation policies. The Mark Zuckerberg-owned company, which has Facebook, Instagram and Threads in its stable, will instead an X (formerly Twitter)-style system of community-added notes.

by: Yahoo

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Split After 10 Years of Marriage: 'Painful Situation'

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson have split after 10 years of marriage. The "A Public Affair" singer, 44, confirmed that she and Eric, 46, have separated while speaking to People on Monday. "Eric and I have been living separately navigating a painful situation in our marriage,

by: NDTV

Official Complaint Lodged Against Individuals Behind The Piracy of Game Changer

The makers of the film have provided evidence against 45 individuals, who were involved in the criminal activities of releasing the pirated version

by: NDTV

After Divorce From Aarti, Jayam Ravi Changes His Name To His Birth Name Ravi Mohan

Jayam Ravi, son of veteran film editor A Mohan, is known for films such as Jayam, Daas, Mazhai, Bommarillu, Peranmai, Romeo Juliet, Bhoomi and Siren. For the unversed, Aarti is the daughter of television producer Sujatha Vijayakumar. Jayam Ravi and Arti are parents to two sons, Aarav and Ayaan.

by: Tuko

Diana Marua, Phoina Excitedly Exchange Flashy Cars During Hangout: "Big Machines"

Diana Marua and Phoina took each other's cars for a day and shared a video explaining what they liked about them sparking mixed reactions from netizens.

by: MSN

Vic Sotto, nagpa-unlak ng interview sa kabila ng gag order na nilabas ng korte

Vic Sotto welcomed a short interview from a couple of press people. It can be recalled that 'Bossing' couldn't talk about the case he filed against Darryl Yap.

by: MSN

BBC Breakfast viewers fume 'no one is interested' as they issue same complaint

BBC Breakfast viewers were left unimpressed as a segment about Blackpool Tower's chandeliers being cleaned was shared during the programme

by: MSN

The ugly truth about how the world is reacting to celebrity victims of the LA fires.

Six massive wildfires are currently wreaking havoc across LA. 24 people are dead.More than 10,000 homes and structures have been destroyed.Insurers are bracing for losses in excess of $32.3 billion. WATCH: What does Australia's bushfire preparation look like?

by: MSN

'Stop Trusting White Women': Outrage Erupts After Carrie Underwood Announced to Perform Donald Trump's Inauguration

by: MSN

Here's the 'BB Mzansi' contestant fans are talking about

Just days into the new season of 'Big Brother Mzansi,' it looks like viewers have already picked their favourite after Mshini dazzled them with her striking beauty.

by: MSN

Bigg Boss 18 Voting: Arunachal Pradesh Comes On Road To Support Chum Darang; Fans Do Mass Rally

Bigg Boss 18 is in the finale week, and everyone is keen to know who will win the show. Currently, Vivian Dsena, Karanveer Mehra, Shilpa Shirodkar, Avinash Mishra, Chum Darang, Rajat Dalal, and Eisha Singh are in the house.

by: MSN

Paul Skenes' girlfriend Olivia Dunne shares 2-word reaction to Jake Paul's gf Jutta Leerdam's European Championship win

Jutta Leerdam recently won her third European Speed Skating Championship title, and Olivia Dunne, the girlfriend of Paul Skenes, praised her achievement by commenting 'Congrats queen!' on Leerdam's Instagram post.

by: MSN

50 Cent, Wendy Williams and the other Hollywood stars who tried to warn us about P Diddy

Cent, Wendy Williams and the other Hollywood stars who tried to warn us about P Diddy - As a new documentary, released today in the US, is set to dive further into the disgraced hip-hop mogul's alleged crimes,

by: MSN

YRKKH's Rishabh Jaiswal PROPOSES To Girlfriend Shreya Kalra - Watch Video

Rishabh proposes lady love Shreya. The romantic gesture has sent shockwaves of excitement throughout the internet, with many congratulating the couple on their engagement. In the

by: MSN

Kadhalikka Neramillai Twitter Review: 13 tweets to read if you are planning to watch Jayam Ravi and Nithya Menen's movie in theaters

Kadhalikka Neramillai, starring Jayam Ravi and Nithya Menen, has finally hit the big screens today, January 14, on the occasion of Sankranti. Following its release, fans have been booking their seats at nearby cinema halls to catch the first day,

by: MSN

"Tripti Dimri who?": Wamiqa Gabbi and influencer engage in playful online banter over PR game

Actor Wamiqa Gabbi finds herself in a social media whirlwind after influencer Nadeesh Bhambi humorously comments on her rising fame.

by: MSN

Ram Gopal Varma calls Ram Charan's Game Changer box office numbers an 'unbelievable lie': 'South is fantastic in being a fraud'

Ram Gopal Varma has sparked controversy by questioning the box office numbers of Game Changer, accusing the film's earnings of being exaggerated. He claimed the figures undermine the achievements of South Indian cinema and called the claims a "fraud,

by: MSN

Bigg Boss 18: Vivian Dsena's 'Ladies Man' comment on Karan Veer Mehra sparks outrage

As Bigg Boss 18 inches closer to its grand finale on January 19, 2025, the stakes are getting higher, and the latest promo is adding more drama to the already intense atmosphere. The promo shows a press conference taking place in the Bigg Boss house,

by: MSN

Arti Singh's Heartfelt Confession, Reveals How Her London Vacation With Dipak Chauhan Healed Her Wounds

Arti Singh's Heartfelt Reflections on Her London Vacation with Husband Dipak Chauhan: A Journey of Love, Healing, and Gratitude

by: MSN

When & Where To Watch The Xbox 2025 Developer Direct

Developer Direct is upon us. Fans will get a sneak peek at some highly anticipated and upcoming games. Where and when can you watch it?

by: MSN

Future Stores strengthens senior leadership team with sales director

It has already been described as the 'world's most exciting retail concept' and now Future Stores has begun 2025 by announcing the appointment of its first Sales Director.

by: MSN

Sam Faiers' panic as Coleen Rooney takes over

After Coleen's glowing skin had I'm A Celeb! viewers talking, insiders tell Closer that TOWIE's Sam is worried about her toes being stepped on

by: MSN

Rohit Sharma insisted on remaining Test captain? BCCI vice-president rubbishes report

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla rubbished rumours of a rift in the Indian dressing room and a report that claimed Rohit Sharma wanted to retain Test captaincy despite the Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss.

by: MSN

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Reportedly Call Justine Bateman's 'Disaster Tourist' Jab 'Offensive'

It is reportedly "offensive" for Prince Harry and Meghan being labeled "disaster tourists" for their wildfire relief efforts.

by: MSN

Will Snoop Dogg Perform At Donald Trump's Inauguration? What We Know

As Donald Trump's team and artists confirm their performances at the president-elect's inauguration this week, several social media users are wondering if rapper Snoop Dogg will make an appearance. Neither the 53-year-old singer nor Trump has confirmed his performance yet.

by: MSN

Allison Holker and Boyfriend Adam Edmunds' Relationship Timeline

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Ajith Kumar's first-ever interview after his racing victory: Here's what the 'Vidaamuyarchi' actor has to say about fan wars and more

Ajith Kumar's team secured third place at a 24-hour race in Dubai. He championed the lessons of sports and travel while urging fans to maintain positivity amid growing social media toxicity. Ajith emphasized the importance of mental health,

by: MSN

Bigg Boss 18: Karan Veer Mehra learns about Eisha Singh's comment on his two divorces, age-shaming; former says 'I can only forgive her'

In the recent Bigg Boss 18 episode, Karan Veer Mehra addressed Eisha Singh's comment on his divorces with grace. Despite initial hurt, he chose forgiveness, highlighting his maturity. Eisha was criticized for manipulating statements but accepted her mistake and apologized.

by: MSN

Frisco's Dude Perfect reveals new headquarters with help from Tom Brady, CeeDee Lamb

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by: MSN

Shraddha Arya, Kushal Tandon, and others extend warm Lohri wishes to the fans

Television stars like Shraddha Arya and Kushal Tandon shared their Lohri wishes with fans, celebrating the end of winter and the start of a new harvest season. Shraddha posted a festive photo in traditional attire,

Industry Pro Newsletter: Why Audiences Are Asking For Refunds, IATSE Strike, Congestion Pricing Impact

This week, we explore whether congestion pricing is reshaping Manhattan travel habits and examine a labor strike disrupting productions at Atlantic Theater Company. On the regional stage, we reflect on the loss of Theatre Palisades to Los Angeles wildfires and the struggles facing Bay Area theatres.
The article from BroadwayWorld discusses several key issues affecting the entertainment industry as of January 13, 2025. It highlights the increasing trend of audiences requesting refunds due to dissatisfaction with performances, high ticket prices, and unexpected show cancellations. The piece also covers the potential impact of an IATSE strike, which could disrupt Broadway productions due to labor disputes over wages, working conditions, and benefits. Additionally, the article addresses the implications of congestion pricing in New York City, which could affect theater attendance by increasing the cost of travel to Broadway shows. This pricing strategy aims to reduce traffic congestion but might deter some theatergoers, particularly those from outside Manhattan. The newsletter also touches on how these factors could collectively influence the future of live theater, urging industry professionals to adapt to these changing dynamics.

Read the Full BroadwayWorld Article at:
https://www.broadwayworld.com/industry/article/Industry-Pro-Newsletter-Why-Audiences-Are-Asking-For-Refunds-IATSE-Strike-Congestion-Pricing-Impact-20250113

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