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The companies will collaborate on global strategy, production, distribution and promotion for K-pop artists. The logos of Kakao Entertainment, left, and Atlantic Music Group

SAMG Entertainment (419530. KQ) hit its daily price limit intraday on the 7th on news that its proprietary intellectual property (IP) Teenieping products will be placed in Target stores, one of the largest U. S. retail chains. According to the Korea Exchange, SAMG Entertainment closed at 23,100 won (approximately $17), up 5,220 won (approximately $3.9), or 29.11%, from the previous session. The stock surged to its upper price limit during intraday trading. Buying momentum was driven by expectations that Teenieping's U. S. expansion will translate into future earnings growth.

PENN Entertainment (PENN) drew fresh attention after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock and highlighted an improved sector risk reward, while its theScore Bet unit signed a multiyear NFL betting and online casino partnership in Canada. For context, PENN Entertainment’s share price has moved sharply around these headlines, with a 5.36% 1-day share price return and 8.90% 7-day share price return, yet it is still down 20.92% on a 90-day share price basis and its 1-year total shareholder return is down 11.27%. This suggests that recent momentum is improving from a weak longer-term backdrop as investors reassess both growth prospects and perceived risk. Capitalize on the rebound story around PENN Entertainment by scanning a curated set of consumer and leisure operators with improving sentiment using the 27 high quality undervalued stocks. PENN Entertainment now appears to be a stronger operating story than its long-term share chart implies. After this sharp bounce, is that improving business still available at an attractive valuation, or is it already fully reflected in the price?

An Error occurred loading this video. Please try again later. In the wake of a rocky tribal council, a castaway makes a shocking move. A mysterious Tree Mail delivers a game-changing twist. Then, two castaways secretly bond at tribal council in an attempt to change the course of the vote, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Oct. 7 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming live on Paramount+ (Premium) and next day. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer.

An Error occurred loading this video. Please try again later. In the wake of a rocky tribal council, a castaway makes a shocking move. A mysterious Tree Mail delivers a game-changing twist. Then, two castaways secretly bond at tribal council in an attempt to change the course of the vote, on SURVIVOR, Wednesday, Oct. 7 (8:00-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming live on Paramount+ (Premium) and next day. Jeff Probst serves as host and executive producer.

Hana Securities lowered its target price for South Korea's JYP Entertainment (035900. KQ) to ₩49,000 (approximately $37). The brokerage cited a faster-than-anticipated earnings decline cycle driven by revenue gaps from the company's major intellectual properties (IP). The investment rating was maintained at "Buy. " Lee Ki-hoon, an analyst at Hana Securities, wrote in a report released on the 7th: "The earnings decline cycle we had been concerned about due to revenue gaps from major IPs has arrived sooner than expected. Reversing this trend will require growth from younger groups, but given the outsized influence that Stray Kids and TWICE have had, it will take some time. "

October 7, 2026BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA – The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, has announced its readiness to bring Thai companies in the film and content industry to the Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) 2026, a major marketplace for content and film in Asia, taking place in Busan, Republic of Korea, from October 10–13, 2026. This year, Thailand has been selected as ACFM’s first-ever Country of Honor, providing an important opportunity to showcase the capabilities of Thailand’s film and content industry to an international audience. DITP will also host the flagship networking event “Thai Night Busan 2026” to promote Thailand’s entertainment industry and strengthen international partnerships. The Republic of Korea is one of the world’s leading countries in film and entertainment and a major hub for Asia’s content industry. Its annual content exports exceed USD 12 billion, and it plays a prominent role in global digital media and over-the-top (OTT) platforms. DITP supported Thailand’s film and entertainment industry at ACFM consistently from 2012 to 2019. However, Thai Night activities has been on hiatus since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Live Nation Entertainment recently announced plans to issue US$840 million and €500 million of senior notes due 2032, with guarantees from certain domestic subsidiaries, to redeem existing 6.500% senior secured notes due 2027, cover offering costs, and support general corporate uses including possible further debt repayment. This refinancing move highlights Live Nation Entertainment’s focus on reshaping its capital structure, which directly affects interest costs, financial flexibility, and the amount of cash that can ultimately support venue, technology, and ticketing investments. We will now look at how Live Nation Entertainment’s new 2032 senior notes could influence its investment narrative, which is built around global expansion. Spot other entertainment and live-event operators reshaping their balance sheets by refinancing debt and extending maturities, starting with our hand picked list of solid balance sheet and fundamentals (25 results).

EntertainmentEva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, On the Waterfront, and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller North by Northwest, has died. She was 102. Hollywood star also featured opposite Cary Grant in North by NorthwestThe Associated Press · Posted: Oct 06, 2026 7:03 PM EDT | Last Updated: October 6Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. U. S. actor Eva Marie Saint, in the U. K. in 1966. Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, On the Waterfront, and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller North by Northwest, has died. She was 102. (Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, On the Waterfront, and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller North by Northwest, has died. She was 102.

What entertainment will be on the Disney Believe? Disney Cruise Line has now revealed several major experiences, including a Zootopia-inspired entertainment hub, new stage productions, character appearances, and a Monsters, Inc.-themed entrance to Disney’s Oceaneer Club. Here’s everything we know so far. Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Believe, is preparing to set sail in late 2027, and we’re finally starting to get a much clearer picture of the entertainment guests will find onboard.

For podcast host Amanda Hirsch, the best brand partnerships start before a deal is ever signed. Hirsch, who hosts Not Skinny But Not Fat, will even accept a lower fee from a brand she already uses, she told ADWEEK chief content officer Zoe Ruderman at ADWEEK’s Advertising HQ event. Hirsch runs every potential partner through a few filters: whether she’s an organic fan, whether she has tried the product herself, and whether her audience would find it genuinely useful. Turning down a deal is not painful, she added, because she believes another opportunity will follow. “I’m thinking about my audience, like, ‘Wait, they would love this,’” Hirsch said. Subscribe and get full access to the news, insights, and expertise that keep industry professionals ahead of the curve.