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Jury reaches no verdict on first day deliberating at Live Nation ticket monopoly trial

NEW YORK (AP) — A jury has finished its first day of deliberations without reaching a verdict in a civil case pitting 34 states against the concert giant Live Nation Entertainment. The states argue that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up prices to see live music. Live Nation contends there is more competition than ever and the company plays fair amid a U.S. booming concert business. The jury in Manhattan federal court sent several notes Friday asking to review evidence and testimony from the five-week trial. The states carried on with their case after the federal government settled last month.

Rapper Offset released from the hospital after being shot outside a Florida casino

NEW YORK (AP) — The rapper Offset has been released from the hospital after being shot outside a Florida casino earlier this week, a spokesperson said. Offset was shot Monday night following a fight at the Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood, just north of Miami. “Offset has been released from the hospital and he is up and walking,” a representative for Offset said on Friday. The rapper shared his own statement on social media Friday as well. He said that is he good and focusing on his family and his recovery. “Life’s a gamble and I’m still playing to win,” he wrote.

'Euphoria,' returning for a third season, launched a generation of new stars

“Euphoria” returns Sunday with its starry cast for a third season on HBO Max. The TV series was a launchpad for the careers of Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney, among others. Since the show premiered in 2019, Zendaya won two Emmys for her role and has starred in films including “Dune,” “Challengers,” and “Spider-Man.” Elordi gained fame and an Oscar nomination for Guillermo del Toro's “Frankenstein.” Sweeney received acclaim for “The White Lotus” and “Christy.” Other actors showcased in the series include Hunter Schafer, Colman Domingo, Maude Apatow and Alexa Demie.

'New king of Las Vegas' is celebrated with Strip parade

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Singer-songwriter Bruno Mars was honored with a parade and a street named after him near the Park MGM in Las Vegas. Mars is kicking off his worldwide The Romantic Tour in Las Vegas Friday night. Thousands gathered on the Las Vegas Strip to celebrate the musician, who the city has claimed as its own.

Music Review: Holly Humberstone continues constructing her lush pop universe with ‘Cruel World’

British singer-songwriter Holly Humberstone fleshed out her interior life on her 2023 debut album, “Paint My Bedroom Black.” She continues to build the atmospheric, lush pop world she started constructing then on “Cruel World.” That is her sophomore album out Friday. On this project, she embraces color and her external world, writes The Associated Press's Elise Ryan. On “White Noise,” she seeks comfort on the dance floor. “DJ play a sad song,” she sings over synths, sax and a lap steel. “I just want to sway tonight.” Longtime Humberstone collaborator Rob Milton produces the project.

The NFL faces increased federal scrutiny as more games shift to streaming

The NFL is facing increased scrutiny from the federal government over the league’s moves to put more games on streaming services. The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices. A government official, who was not authorized to discuss an ongoing investigation by name and spoke on condition of anonymity, said the investigation is “about affordability for consumers and creating an even playing field for providers.” The investigation comes as the Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comment on the ongoing shift of live sports to streaming services. The NFL is not alone in creating packages for streamers. Its standing as the most popular league and the revenue it receives from media rights, however, put it front and center.

Kara Swisher examines the science, tech and business of living longer in new CNN docuseries

NEW YORK (AP) — Kara Swisher begins her new CNN series on longevity and health in a cemetery, reflecting on her father's death. The series, “Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever,” explores how health and tech can extend life. It premieres Saturday. Swisher investigates wellness trends and tech innovations, from AI companions to gene editing. She remains skeptical of quick fixes and critiques the wellness industry's lack of hard science. Swisher's journey includes visits to South Korea, where she examines its high life expectancy. She also creates a 3D clone of herself, exploring the implications of living for generations.

Coachella looks like fun and glamour for influencers. Behind the scenes, they fiercely strategize

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Social media content that comes out of the sprawling Coachella music festival often looks spontaneous and fun, but many content creators engage in intense levels of planning and strategy weeks or even months in advance. Securing brand partnerships, lining up sponsored content opportunities and building out a content plan for videos related to the festival require business acumen. The festival, which will feature performances from headliners Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber and Karol G this year, attracts a vast online audience with an insatiable appetite online for Coachella content.