Issue #586: Usher & Chris Brown Set Tampa Finale, Pasco School Changes, Live Nation Verdict, Corpse Flower Blooms

4/16/2026

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Local News

— Tampa Lands Final Stop of Usher–Chris Brown Tour

— Pasco to Cut Magnet School Busing, Shift to Lottery System

Of Interest

— Live Nation Verdict Could Reshape Concert Industry

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— Corpse Flower’s Rare Bloom Draws Crowds — Despite the Stench

Tampa Lands Final Stop of Usher–Chris Brown Tour

R&B superstars Usher and Chris Brown are bringing their highly anticipated stadium tour to Tampa, with the final stop set for Friday, Dec. 11 at Raymond James Stadium.

The 33-date “R&B” (Raymond & Brown) tour was teased with a cinematic social media rollout and follows massive recent runs from both artists. Brown’s last tour became the highest-grossing ever by a solo Black male artist, earning nearly $300 million worldwide.

Usher, meanwhile, continues his resurgence following post–Super Bowl LVIII momentum and his “Past Present Future” tour. Notably, this marks his first Tampa appearance in nearly a decade.

Tickets go on sale April 27, with presales beginning April 21. Pricing has not yet been announced.

The Tampa finale positions the city as a major stop for one of the year’s biggest R&B events.

Pasco to Cut Magnet School Busing, Shift to Lottery System

Pasco County Schools plan to reduce busing for magnet and choice programs, impacting nearly 2,000 students who rely on district transportation. The change will cut available seats by about one-third as up to 17 buses shift back to neighborhood routes.

To manage demand, the district will introduce a lottery system, leaving some students on waiting lists and potentially without transportation. Officials say the move is necessary to address ongoing delays and shortages affecting neighborhood school routes.

The change has raised concerns among school board members and parents, particularly because it comes after families already selected schools, expecting bus service.

For many, transportation is the key to school choice. Without it, families may be forced to reconsider their options or change schools altogether, highlighting broader equity challenges tied to access and mobility.

Live Nation Verdict Could Reshape Concert Industry

A federal jury has ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated an illegal monopoly, siding with dozens of states in a closely watched antitrust case.

The company was found to control 86% of the concert market and 73% of the broader live events market, giving it significant influence over pricing and venue access.

Plaintiffs argued Live Nation used its power to limit competition, including restricting venues from working with multiple ticket sellers. The company denied wrongdoing, saying its dominance reflects business success, not illegal behavior.

The case also highlighted internal messages criticizing pricing practices, adding fuel to long-standing consumer frustration.

While a prior federal settlement introduced fee caps and more ticketing options, it did not break up the company. The verdict could still have major implications for competition and ticket prices moving forward.

Corpse Flower’s Rare Bloom Draws Crowds — Despite the Stench

Mount Holyoke College’s rare corpse flower, nicknamed “Pangy,” has bloomed again, drawing crowds eager to experience its infamous odor. The tropical plant, known scientifically as Amorphophallus titanum, releases a powerful smell resembling rotting flesh to attract pollinators like flies and beetles.

The bloom is both rare and short-lived, typically lasting only a few days after years of dormancy. Visitors described the scent as everything from sulfur and compost to a “stinky diaper,” while others found it less overwhelming up close.

What appears to be one flower is actually a massive inflorescence, featuring a tall central spadix surrounded by a deep purple spathe.

Despite its odor, the towering plant is considered visually stunning. Its fleeting bloom highlights both the diversity of plant life and the unusual adaptations species use to survive.

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