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The 2026-27 NHL season begins with the Colorado Avalanche and Florida Panthers as the primary contenders, despite the Carolina Hurricanes being the reigning champions. Opening Night features five games, including a tripleheader on ESPN. Analysts remain divided on the ultimate champion, with the Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars also receiving significant support.
LA's Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened with an A-list gala featuring Oprah Winfrey, Harrison Ford, Leonardo DiCaprio and Mark Hamill as George Lucas and Mellody Hobson defend a mission to elevate illustration and pop culture as art; a drone light show and a Black Eyed Peas performance capped the night as critics debate the museum’s narrative-art concept and its place in LA’s cultural landscape.
George Lucas's Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles opened with a star-studded celebration attended by Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, Katy Perry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and other A-listers.
George Lucas and Mellody Hobson hosted a star-packed opening for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, giving guests from Harrison Ford and Leonardo DiCaprio to Oprah Winfrey a first look at its expansive galleries. The celebration, aided by high-profile supporters, featured remarks about creating a landmark for L.A.’s arts scene, a drone light show, and a concert by the Black Eyed Peas, underscoring the museum’s debut as a major cultural moment after years of work and a $1 billion investment.
Hayden Christensen made a rare public appearance with his 11-year-old daughter Briar Rose at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art’s opening night in Los Angeles. Briar Rose is Christensen’s child with ex Rachel Bilson, and the couple have co‑parented since their 2017 split. The Lucas Museum, founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, opens to the public on Sept. 22, 2026.
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles debuts with an 11-acre campus featuring galleries, two theaters, a library, a restaurant, a café, a store and community spaces, ahead of a public opening on Sept. 22. The collection spans 40,000 pieces across illustration, murals, comics, children’s book art, science-fiction imagery and cinematic posters, with documentaries about artists and filmmakers. Opening night drew Oprah Winfrey, Laura Dern, Mark Hamill, Greta Gerwig, Guillermo Del Toro, Spike Lee and other stars.
MSG Sports paused Knicks ticket sales after a pricing mistake would have raised costs, and will revert to last year’s pricing with an average ~12% increase. The move follows outrage over a high get-in price (over $1,000) for Opening Night as the Knicks prepare to raise a championship banner, with MSG apologizing that the error was unintentional and promising a swift fix to avoid alienating fans.
Céline Dion kicked off her 26-night Paris residency in Nanterre with an emotional, late-opening return: she cried during the opener “On Ne Change Pas,” told the crowd she’s “doing well,” and delivered a set that blended ballads, a dance‑floor detour, the live debut of the new single “Dansons,” an operatic aria from La Wally, and an acapella ascent on “All by Myself” as 30,000 fans joined in for “My Heart Will Go On.” The night also featured high‑profile guests and a triumphant, crowd‑singalong atmosphere, signaling a powerful comeback.
Celine Dion kicked off a 16-date Paris residency at Plenitude Arena with a tearful speech, sharing her health struggles with Stiff Person Syndrome and promising to sing for fans without crying. She urged energy and gratitude, marking a triumphant return since stepping back in 2022. The show, expected to draw thousands and feature a heavy French repertoire, comes amid widespread fan excitement and chatter of a potential Beyonce collaboration; the residency is also seen as a potential economic boost for France, with estimates of up to €1 billion in impact. Security concerns over counterfeit tickets and pre-sale demand complemented the high profile launch, including local hype like a metro station renamed “Celine” in her honor.
Ahead of the NFL season opener in Seattle, four SB Nation writers offer score predictions for Patriots vs. Seahawks, with New England listed as 3.5-point underdogs. Predictions lean toward a Seahawks win in three of four guesses (Patriots 16–20 Seahawks, 16–23 Seahawks, 20–24 Seahawks) and one Patriots upset (27–24 Patriots). The banner-night environment could tilt the outcome in what’s expected to be a competitive clash.
Venice opens with George Clooney set to receive a lifetime-achievement award on opening night, amid a mostly indie lineup and a busier focus on arts-and-culture topics rather than mass-market blockbusters. The festival features films and subjects like Rupert Murdoch, Elon Musk, and Oasis, including Danny Boyle’s Ink and the Oasis doc Don’t Look Back in Anger, with the Gallagher brothers slated to attend Saturday’s premiere; organizers say Gaza and Middle East issues will be part of the conversation through the festival’s run.
Tyrese Haliburton, returning from an Achilles tear, says he’s shocked the Pacers’ 2026-27 opener is in New Orleans against the Pelicans and on national TV, questioning whether his absence should be showcased this way; Indiana begins its season against a Pelicans team viewed as mid-tier in the West, a memory of his impactful 2024-25 season fueling his comments.
The NBA unveiled the full 2026-27 regular-season schedule, led by the defending champion Knicks raising their rings on opening night against the Philadelphia 76ers; the slate features Oct. 20 as the start, Christmas Day games, Emirates Cup events through December, a Paris game on Jan. 14 and a Manchester game on Jan. 17, plus All-Star Weekend in February and the Feb. 11 trade deadline, with division-based schedules and a roster-wide, cap-driven balance that could keep the title race wide open.
CBS Sports highlights 10 must-watch dates for the 2026-27 NBA season, kicking off Oct. 20 with the Knicks’ championship banner ceremony and an opening-night slate that includes Knicks vs. 76ers and Spurs vs. Thunder, a December NBA Cup final in Indianapolis, a Christmas Day featuring a Knicks–Spurs finals rematch and LeBron James’ return to the Lakers, plus intriguing storylines like Jaylen Brown’s return to Boston, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return to Milwaukee, a Kawhi Leonard mystery bowl, and rookie showdowns between A.J. Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.
The defending champion Knicks will begin their title defense by hosting LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers on Opening Night (Oct. 20) at MSG to raise their banner and rings, in NBC’s 7 p.m. ET opener. Christmas Day features a Knicks–Spurs Finals rematch at MSG with Victor Wembanyama, while New York also visits Boston on Oct. 23 for an Amazon Prime doubleheader against the Celtics—the first meeting with Mitchell Robinson after he signed with Boston this offseason.