Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

Latest From David Arditi, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Texas at Arlington

Arts

Why the US government is trying to break up Live Nation Entertainment – a music industry scholar explains

The government has been investigating Live Nation Entertainment for years. But a presale ticketing debacle for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour heightened scrutiny from politicians and the public.

May 24, 2024
Why the US government is trying to break up Live Nation Entertainment – a music industry scholar explains
Arts

The fight for 2% − how residuals became a sticking point for striking actors

Studios say the number is unrealistic − that it amounts to actors not assuming any financial risk for content that flops. But actors simply want to adapt existing payout models to changing technology.

September 29, 2023
The fight for 2% − how residuals became a sticking point for striking actors
Arts

Reality TV show contestants are more like unpaid interns than Hollywood stars

With the TV writers and actors strikes leaving networks with little scripted content, the fall 2023 lineup will be saturated with low-cost reality TV shows like ‘The Voice.’

September 21, 2023
Reality TV show contestants are more like unpaid interns than Hollywood stars

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