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1. Empire State Building Observation Deck Launches Exclusive Soccer Jersey Ticket Offer for Sports Fans in July
   NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Empire State Building Observation Deck (ESBOD) today announced a new, exclusive ticket offer for soccer fans who don their favorite team’s duds at the “World’s Most Famous Building” in anticipation of the tournament final. Guests who plan to wear their soccer jersey to the Empire State Building Observation Deck can purchase tickets online for 15 percent off to enjoy the immersive museum experience and New York City’s best views from the 86th and 102nd Floor Observ
2. BuzzFeed, Inc. to Release Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results on Tuesday, August 4, 2026
   NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BuzzFeed, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Date
3. Justin Bieber to Co-Headline the First-Ever FIFA World Cup™ Final Halftime Show with Madonna, Shakira and BTS
   NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, FIFA and Global Citizen announced that global superstar Justin Bieber has joined as a co-headliner of the historic FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final Halftime Show, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium. Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, and BTS for the first Halftime Show in FIFA World Cup™ history, bringing together global artists for a singular moment at the intersection of sport, culture and impact, broadcast live around the world
4. California Museum Welcomes Erin Clancey as New Executive Director
   SACRAMENTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The California Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Clancey as the Museum’s new executive director. Clancey, a visionary museum executive with over 25 years of experience shaping major cultural institutions, will assume the role in September 2026. She will be succeeding Amanda Meeker, who recently retired from her 28-year career at the California Museum."Erin brings an exceptional depth of knowledge and a genuine passion for making history, a
5. Fernie Cultural Universe | When an Eastern Garden Awakens in a Scottish Castle
   LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fernie Cultural Universe, a project under MD LOCAL GLOBAL LIMITED (MDLG), is transforming historic Fernie Castle in Scotland into an immersive Eastern cultural IP platform. At the heart of this vision lies a striking contrast: an Eastern garden within a medieval Scottish estate. The Oriental garden is being designed in collaboration with renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and his team. According to the project team, the Oriental garden will not overshadow the castle
6. Past The Wire Partnering with Former Dallas Mavericks President, GM, Minority Owner, Frank Zaccanelli to Expand into Sports Wagering, Prediction Markets and New Technology
   FORT MYERS, Fla--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Past The Wire adds Frank Zaccanelli as partner to expand sports wagering, prediction markets, technology and programming.
7. Fernie Cultural Universe: A Cross-Cultural Animated Art Ecosystem Rooted in a Scottish Castle
   LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fernie Cultural Universe, an MDLG project, follows core values: Civilization, Faith, Forgiveness and Freedom. More than a medieval castle, it is a long-term cultural ecosystem focused on Eastern philosophy, animation and cross-cultural experiences. Based on historic Fernie Castle, it blends Oriental gardens, original animation IP and European heritage to build a sustainable system covering physical spaces, original works and digital platforms. The project's uniqueness l
8. Unity Announces Date of Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results Webcast
   SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Unity (NYSE: U) announced today it will release second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on August 6, 2026, with a webcast to follow at 8:30 a.m. ET/5:30 a.m. PT. The webcast and financial results will be accessible at investors.unity.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available on Unity’s Investor Relations website. About Unity Software Inc. (Unity) Unity [NYSE: U] offers a suite of tools to develop, deploy, and grow games and interac
9. Fathom Entertainment Names Jason Brenek New Chief Executive Officer
   DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #fathomentertainment--Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of content to theatrical partners worldwide, announced the appointment of Jason Brenek as its new Chief Executive Officer. Brenek, a seasoned global entertainment and technology executive with an entrepreneurial background and a career spanning a wide array of leadership roles, including senior positions at The Walt Disney Company, IMAX Corporation, and MetaMedia, will become Fathom’s new CEO following the previous
10. Jalen Brunson, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Michele Kang, Adam Silver and More to Headline WSJ Sports: The Next Sports Economy
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Next week, Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal will host their inaugural event, WSJ Sports: The Next Sports Economy on July 15-16, 2026, an exclusive gathering of the sports industry’s most prolific league commissioners, team owners, business leaders and executives, for a highly tailored experience examining sports as a high-performance global asset class. The event opens on Wednesday, July 15, with a cocktail reception, followed by an intimate seated dinner featuri
11. Nintendo Gives Early Access to New Games and Delivers Interactive Adventures at San Diego Comic-Con 2026
    REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #NintendoSwitchSportsResort--Nintendo is bringing new games and new ways to play to this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.
12. AXS Becomes Official Ticketing Partner for Texas Health Mansfield Stadium in Texas
    LOS ANGELES & MANSFIELD, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AXS Becomes Official Ticketing Partner for Texas Health Mansfield Stadium in Texas
13. Viant Integrates with Publica by IAS to Expand Premium Connected TV Access
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Publica by IAS, a leading ad serving and monetization platform for Connected TV (CTV), today announced an integration with Viant Technology Inc.’s Direct Access supply path product that enables Viant advertisers to buy premium CTV inventory from Publica publishers. This creates a more seamless path for advertisers to activate campaigns across leading streaming environments with greater efficiency, transparency, and signal quality. “This integration with Viant’s Direct
14. TKO to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Results
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (“TKO”) (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company, will release its second quarter 2026 results after market hours on Monday, August 3, 2026. The live teleconference to discuss these results and provide a business update is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT the same day. The earnings release, the live call and any supporting materials will be accessible via TKO’s IR site – investor.tkogrp.com. Participants can also access the t
15. Fernie Cultural Universe: Where Eastern Myths Meet European Animation Soul Within a Medieval Castle
    LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fernie Cultural Universe, an MDLG project, is anchored by historic Fernie Castle. It integrates Oriental gardens, original animation IP and European heritage to build a sustainable cultural system spanning physical venues, original creations and digital platforms. The project builds original animation IP inspired by Eastern myths, classics and philosophical fables. Two 2D animated works are being developed, covering themes of truth and illusion, self, personal boundarie
16. TRWD Advances Public-Market Platform for Gentlemen's Club Ownership and Experiential Hospitality Growth
    NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $DKNG #ARCEntertainmentGroup--TRWD is building a public-market lane into Gentlemen’s Club ownership with Peppermint Hippo, Las Tóxicas, 12+ venues, and $34M+ revenue.
17. Xsolla and SABAH.HUB Sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to Strengthen Azerbaijan’s Innovation Ecosystem
    BAKU, Azerbaijan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, today announced the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SABAH.HUB, an Azerbaijan-based innovation and investment platform headquartered in Baku. The signing ceremony, which took place on July 1, 2026, marks a pivotal milestone in the Xsolla-Ministry/IDDA partnership, fulfilling a key requirement for collaborating with local organizations in 2026. The partnership is designed to support educati
18. VENU's $1.5 Billion Development Pipeline Highlighted in VenuesNow Cover Story on National Amphitheater Boom
    COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $VENU #JWRoth--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE AMERICAN: VENU), an owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today announced that it was prominently featured in a recent VenuesNow cover story examining the strongest amphitheater development cycle in recent U.S. history.The article, written by Wendy Pearl, surveys the national landscape of new and redeveloped amphitheaters and identifies VENU as a company setting
19. Chippewa Cree Tribe Expands Partnership With Century Gaming Through Full Conversion at Northern Winz Casino II
    CHICAGO & BOX ELDER, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: ACEL) (“Accel” or “the Company”), a leading locals-focused gaming operator, today announced that its Montana subsidiary, Century Gaming, Inc. (operating as Century Gaming Technologies), has completed a full machine conversion at Northern Winz Casino II in Box Elder, Montana. The Chippewa Cree Tribe retired its 51 legacy, privately owned electronic gaming terminals and replaced them entirely with 51 new Century Gaming
20. KONAMI GROUP’s Konami Gaming, Inc. First to Submit Manufacturer License Application in Japan’s Emerging IR Market
    LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION’s Konami Gaming, Inc. is the first manufacturer to submit license applications with Japan Casino Regulatory Commission (JCRC)
21. Dunkin’® and Kylie Jenner Introduce “The King Kylie™ Collection,” a New Lineup of Pink Summer Sips
    BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dunkin’ is continuing to serve pink this summer, teaming up with Kylie Jenner to debut The King Kylie™ Collection – a trio of limited-time drinks inspired by her iconic King Kylie™ era. Featuring three craveable, pink-hued sips, the collection channels the nostalgic, playful energy of King Kylie™ through a mix of fruity, creamy and indulgent flavors. From bright and juicy to smooth and sweet, each drink offers a fresh take on summer sipping: Candy Pink Lemonade Refreshe
22. KATE Launches "KABUKE: Break Convention" Kabuki-Inspired International Campaign
    TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KATE’s “KABUKE: Break Convention” campaign launches July 8, blending Kabuki spirit with shadow enhancing makeup. Products debut July 25.