Senators are expected to grill Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets. U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat, said the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing will focus on consolidation in the live entertainment and ticketing industries … Read more
The Spurs are now on a two-game losing streak. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs dropped their first West coast road game versus the Portland Trail Blazers, 147-127. San Antonio is on a two-game losing skid. Keldon Johnson had 20 points and four rebounds to lead the team while Jeremy Sochan added 18 points. … Read more
Two big names in country and R&B will perform ahead of the Super Bowl matchup. LOS ANGELES — Country music star Chris Stapleton will hit next month’s Super Bowl stage to sing the national anthem, while R&B legend Babyface will perform “America the Beautiful.” The performances will take place Feb. 12 at State Farm Stadium … Read more
Now with the women’s win record under her belt, Shiffrin is a handful of races shy of the overall record of 86 wins. SAN VIGILIO DI MAREBBE, Autonomous Province of Bolzano – South Tyrol — American skier Mikaela Shiffrin won a record 83rd World Cup race Tuesday. Shiffrin’s giant slalom victory broke a tie on … Read more
Authorities have arrested a man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s home, pistol-whipping her and forcing her to withdraw money from an ATM.
Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios Before the end of the decade, the electricity powering San Antonio’s homes and businesses won’t rely on a polluting coal plant. But CPS Energy isn’t committing to all renewables just yet. Driving the news: The city-owned utility’s board voted 4-1 yesterday to choose a new portfolio of future energy sources that will … Read more
NEW YORK – A year after a streaming service won Hollywood’s top honor for the first time, big-screen spectacles are poised to dominate nominations to the 95th Academy Awards on Tuesday. Nominations will be announced 8:30am EST from the academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California. They will air live on ABC’s “Good Morning … Read more