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Big money dominates today’s headlines. Three media giants—Netflix, Paramount, and Comcast—are bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery (The New York Times), while a Frida Kahlo masterpiece sold for a record-breaking $54.7 million (The Wall Street Journal). But it’s not all profits: the BBC faces a $1 billion licensing shortfall (The Guardian), and the Louvre’s president is under fire amid mismanagement allegations (The New York Times).

Elsewhere, research suggests students learn less with AI (The Conversation), Superman flies to a $9.12 million Comic Book #1 auction record (The Guardian), and Hollywood’s UTA management agency signs a delicious new client: Parmigiano Reggiano (The Hollywood Reporter). Plus: Bach discoveries, political crosswords, and dance tech…

All of our stories below.

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Top Hollywood Agency Takes On New Client: Parmigiano Reggiano. No, Not Some Drag King, The Actual Cheese.

“The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium has revealed that United Talent Agency (UTA) has signed the governing body for ‘the king of cheeses’ to get the supermarket staple placement in films, TV shows and streaming projects around the globe.” - The Hollywood Reporter
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Superman Comic No.1 Sells For Record Price

A copy of Superman No 1 that was discovered in an attic in California last year has become the world’s most expensive comic book after selling for US$9.12m (£6.96m, A$14.14m). - The Guardian
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How The New York Times Crossword Became Political

In an excerpt from his book Across the Universe: The Past, Present, and Future of the Crossword Puzzle, crossword constructor and former Will Shortz assistant Natan Last describes not only how it happened, but why it was probably unavoidable. - The Nation

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Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra seeks Vice President, Human Resources

The next Vice President, Human Resources will lead the FWSO’s design and implementation of HR strategy to strength communication and collaboration across the organization.
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Managing Director- The Old Globe working with Management Consultants for the Arts

The Old Globe is seeking a Managing Director to co-lead the company as it looks ahead to the landmark celebration of its 100th anniversary
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Boch Center, VP Marketing & Communications | In Partnership with DHR Global

The Boch Center seeks a Vice President of Marketing & Communications
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Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra seeks President & Chief Executive Officer

The next President & CEO will lead the KSO into its next century of artistic excellence, inspired community-engaged education, and strategic growth.

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New York University, Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions, Performing Arts Administration-Non-Tenure Track Position

New York University, Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions, Performing Arts Administration-Non-Tenure Track Position
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NYU Tisch School of the Arts Undergraduate Drama, Department Chair

Department of Undergraduate Drama at NYU Tisch School of the Arts seeks a Chair to lead the Bachelor of Fine Arts program beginning Fall '26.
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Director of Programming, Hult Center, Eugene, OR

Application Deadline: Monday, December 1, 2025, at 5 p.m. P.T. Accepting Online Applications Only Via the City of Eugene’s Website: Director of Programming | Job

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