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Hundreds of Theater Workers Demand Change in Times Square
Hundreds of theater workers marched down Broadway on Thursday, rallying to demand more inclusion in the industry, protesting producer Scott Rudin and to call for greater transparency from the Actors' Equity Association union.
Another Soda Tax Bill Dies. Another Win for Big Soda.
A rogue industry. A gun to our head. Extortion. That's how infuriated lawmakers described soft drink companies — and what they pulled off when they scored a legislative deal that bars California's cities and counties from imposing taxes on sugary drinks.
United Airlines Stock Plunges After Another Big Loss
Shares of United Airlines tumbled by 8.5% Tuesday after the airline reported a larger first-quarter loss than expected and suggested that key business and international travel won't recover significantly until next year.
Netflix's Subscriber Growth, Stock Zapped as Pandemic Eases
Netflix's pandemic-fueled subscriber growth is slowing far faster than anticipated as people who have been cooped at home are able to get out and do other things again.
Scott Rudin Says He Will 'Step Back' from Film Projects Also
Scott Rudin says he's "stepping back" from film and streaming projects, along with his Broadway productions, as the fallout continued for one of the entertainment industry's most powerful and prolific producers following renewed accusations of bullying.
Restaurants, Delivery Apps Still at Odds as Demand Grows
Restaurants and delivery companies remain uneasy partners, haggling over fees and struggling to make the service profitable for themselves and each other.
Japanese Businessmen Brighten Makeup Industry Amid Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed many businesses in Japan to the edge of financial ruin, but Takumi Tezuka, who owns a makeup and hair salon for men in Tokyo, has seen his customer base expand.
Auction Brings Hall of Famer Ted Williams to NFT Market
Hall of Famer Ted Williams is coming to the digital memorabilia market with a release of nine different cards that follow the No. 9's career from skinny rookie to Cooperstown inductee.
Wowser Bowser! Super Mario Villain's Massive Member Exposed, then Censored
When one of the characters from the "Super Mario" universe was given a randy rendering by a fan, Nintendo wasn't buying it.
AP Source: Ponzi Schemer Bernie Madoff Dies in Prison
Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme, died in a federal prison early Wednesday, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. He was 82.
Bally's to Pay $308 Million for Tropicana Hotel on Las Vegas Strip
The Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, a Sin City namesake, is being sold to a new entrant among Las Vegas Boulevard resort owners.
2 New Airlines Await Americans Looking to Fly Somewhere
Americans are traveling in the greatest numbers in more than a year, and soon they will have two new leisure-oriented airlines to consider for those trips.
California's ArcLight and Pacific Theaters to Close for Good
Pacific Theaters, which operates some 300 screens in California, including the beloved ArcLight theaters and the historic Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, said Monday that it will not be reopening.
After Amazon: Labor Tries to Regroup in Wake of Alabama Loss
Despite the strongest public support and the most sympathetic president in years, the American labor movement just suffered a stinging defeat -- again.
Nike Settles Suit over Lil Nas X's 'Satan Shoes'
Nike has settled its suit against art collective MSCHF for unauthorized modification of Nike sneakers into "Satan Shoes" released in conjunction with the latest single by out rapper Lil Nas X.
Netflix Scores Streaming Rights to New Top Sony Films
Netflix further beefed up its film catalog on Thursday in a multi-year deal that will make it the new streaming home to Sony Pictures' top releases in the U.S.
Out Producer Scott Rudin Accused of Physical Abuse by Ex-Staffers in New Exposé
A damning exposé from The Hollywood Reporter accuses Hollywood/Broadway producer Scott Rudin of physical assault and problematic behavior.
Ryanair Sees Break-Even Earnings Amid Slow COVID-19 Recovery
Ryanair, Europe's biggest discount airline, says earnings for the current fiscal year are likely to be "close to breakeven" as continued travel restrictions delay its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Post Pandemic, Will Ailing Gay Bathhouses Make a Comeback?
COVID-19 has upended life as we know it, and bathhouses facilitate two social needs that have been thrown into especially sharp relief: Sex and public health consciousness. Will they emerge post-pandemic?
Delta Cancels About 100 Flights and Opens Middle Seats Due to Staff Shortages
Delta Air Lines canceled about 100 flights Sunday due to staff shortages, and it opened up middle seats a month earlier than expected in order to carry more passengers.