Is ‘Blue Dot Fever’ a real problem for the concert industry?

Inside: The significance of the 'Outlander' finale; Johnie's Coffee Shop reopens for art show; RIP Rex Reed and Jennifer Harmon.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT May 13, 2026 | View in browser Entertainment Is ‘Blue Dot Fever’ a real problem for the concert industry? Touring is ‘too risky, and there’s not as much upside,’ said veteran manager Michael Kaminsky. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Commentary: ‘Outlander’ finale marks the end of a great show and an unprecedented age of TV Time travel in “Outlander” is as much fact as fiction. Launched in TV’s golden age and ending in a time of disruption and contraction, it connects the past to the present in more ways than one. Read More Gary Baseman serves up quirky drawings on real restaurant menus at iconic L.A. coffee shop Gary Baseman’s new exhibition at the historic Johnie’s Coffee Shop features 40 drawings on menus of local restaurants including Canter’s and Max & Helen’s. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Diego Calva was asked to ‘erase’ his Mexican accent. He chose to embrace it instead With two films at Cannes and “The Night Manager” in Emmy contention, the “Babylon” actor keeps adding to his résumé. In his sights next? Almodóvar. Read More Rex Reed, contrarian film critic who perfected the skewering celebrity interview, dies at 87 Rex Reed, who never held back in celebrity interviews and movie reviews, died Tuesday in Manhattan at age 87. He often lamented the lack of quality coming from Hollywood. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Appreciation: Critic Rex Reed had a savage streak, but when he loved something, his writing could reach greatness Rex Reed was known for a sensationalistic writing style and biting criticism, but he could write passionately about movies, TV and theater when they suited his tastes. Read More Jennifer Harmon, ‘One Life to Live’ and Broadway actor, dies at 82 Jennifer Harmon, soap opera star and Daytime Emmy nominee for “One Life to Live” who also appeared on Broadway, has died at 82. Read More Want to feel like you’re at Cannes? Watch these 8 films set at the festival The list of films set at the festival is heavier on cult classics than Palme d’Or winners, but it’s just the (cheap) ticket if you want to feel transported to the Croisette. Read More Man who died on Mt. Wilson identified as film and TV composer Mark Smythe, 53 Composer Mark Smythe has been identified as the man who died Saturday on Mt. Wilson after a cardiac emergency. His family and peers poured out their hearts in his memory. Read More Netflix touts $325-billion economic impact and 425,000 jobs created by its productions worldwide Streaming giant Netflix is touting the benefits of its productions, saying in a new report that its film and TV shows have generated more than 425,000 jobs. 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