Without the Chiefs — or Taylor Swift — can the Super Bowl set a ratings record again?

Inside: Dee Snider resigns from Twisted Sister; Timothy Busfield indicted; California's trying to put a cap on ticket prices.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT February 7, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment Can the 2026 Super Bowl set a ratings record again without the Chiefs (or Taylor Swift)? NFL ratings have been up throughout the season, a good sign for Sunday's matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Commentary: Bad Bunny is American; Coldplay is not. The right is selectively freaking out over the Super Bowl The Super Bowl halftime show has always featured foreign music artists. So why the MAGA freak-out over Bad Bunny, who is American? Take a guess. Read More California introduces a new ticketing bill with a price cap A new bill introduced in the state legislature would make it illegal to resell tickets for more than 10% over face value. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Timothy Busfield indicted by New Mexico grand jury on four counts of child sex abuse Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield has been indicted on four child sex abuse charges by a New Mexico grand jury. He is accused of sexually assaulting two child actors. Read More Congress fears the loss of jobs in Hollywood amid Warner Bros. acquisition While Netflix and Paramount fight for Warner Bros. Discovery, California lawmakers are concerned about where the acquisition will leave Hollywood's workforce. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Twisted Sister's future uncertain after Dee Snider resigns and 50th anniversary shows are canceled After Twisted Sister singer Dee Snider resigns over "a series of health challenges," the band cancels all of its planned 50th anniversary concerts. Read More How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Jason Mantzoukas The plan includes coffee, a stop at the comic book store and hiking with the bros — that is, if he decides to leave the house. Read More Kinky 'Pillion' captures the thrill of attachment — even if BDSM is not your thing "Harry Potter" alum Harry Melling gets into some hairy situations as a submissive enthralled by Alexander Skarsgård's gruff biker daddy. Read More Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino lambasts Wasserman Music, citing Epstein connections Agency founder Casey Wasserman — also the head of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics committee — was included in a recently released tranche of federal documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading Entertainment Digest from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com