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"Love Is Blind" Season 10 recap: Breakups, red flags and Ohio homecoming

The contestants head back to Columbus, where the real drama is about to take place.

News

It&#x27;s back to the real world for the contestants on Season 10 of &quot;Love Is Blind&quot; — and by &quot;real world,&quot; we mean Ohio.State of play: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The first week&#x27;s episodes" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/11/love-is-blind-season-10-ohio-recap-first-episodes" data-vars-content-id="e20b1312-8956-4964-b4ac-f03778d9c414" data-vars-headline="&quot;Love Is Blind&quot; Season 10 recap: Breakups, red flags and Ohio homecoming" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/11/love-is-blind-season-10-ohio-recap-first-episodes" target="_self">The first week&#x27;s episodes</a> of Netflix&#x27;s popular reality series saw seven couples get engaged sight unseen and then go on vacation together.

U.S. Rep. Brown to skip State of the Union

The Cleveland Democrat says attending would signal respect for conduct she believes harms democracy.

U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH) said she will not attend President Trump&#x27;s State of the Union address Tuesday.Why it matters: Brown has shown up for every SOTU speech since taking office in 2021, but says this year is different.

Paul McCartney and Wings to take flight at the Rock Hall

The museum's exhibit on McCartney's 1970s band opens on May 15.

Music

For the first time, the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame is launching an exhibit focused on the band Paul McCartney formed after leaving the Beatles.Driving the news: The exhibit, &quot;Paul McCartney and Wings,&quot; opens May 15 and focuses on the 1970s group consisting of McCartney (vocals/bass), his wife Linda McCartney (keyboards), Denny Laine of the Moody Blues (guitar/vocals) and Denny Seiwell (drums).

Cavs, Guardians seek $100M+ in state money to fund stadium repairs

The requests would tap Ohio's new sports-facility grant fund — from the same pot of unclaimed money the Browns tapped.

The Cavaliers and Guardians are seeking more than $100 million in state money to help cover mounting repairs and upgrades at Rocket Arena and Progressive Field.Why it matters: The public is on the hook for most of these costs. Former local lawmakers agreed to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="lease terms" data-vars-click-url="https://www.fieldofschemes.com/2024/12/04/22152/inside-why-cleveland-keeps-having-to-throw-good-stadium-money-after-bad/" data-vars-content-id="8755eebc-c32f-4dd2-90d3-aaf3e827d147" data-vars-headline="Cavs, Guardians seek $100M+ in state money to fund stadium repairs" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.fieldofschemes.com/2024/12/04/22152/inside-why-cleveland-keeps-having-to-throw-good-stadium-money-after-bad/" target="_blank">lease terms</a> as a condition of the teams&#x27; staying put.

Playhouse Square lands "The Who's Tommy" tour premiere

The tour will kick off in Cleveland for eight performances in October.

Things to Do

Playhouse Square has landed <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="yet another" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/09/04/playhouse-square-new-season-the-notebook" data-vars-content-id="a96ab7ce-7b5b-4c3b-af04-36b14d96cca8" data-vars-headline="Playhouse Square lands &quot;The Who&#x27;s Tommy&quot; tour premiere" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/09/04/playhouse-square-new-season-the-notebook" target="_self">yet another</a> tour premiere.Driving the news: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;The Who&#x27;s Tommy&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://tommythemusical.com/" data-vars-content-id="a96ab7ce-7b5b-4c3b-af04-36b14d96cca8" data-vars-headline="Playhouse Square lands &quot;The Who&#x27;s Tommy&quot; tour premiere" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tommythemusical.com/" target="_blank">&quot;The Who&#x27;s Tommy&quot;</a> will launch its North American Tour in Cleveland in October.

Ohio takes the pods: "Love Is Blind" Season 10 recap (so far)

Men and women from Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati are looking for their soulmates.

Culture

There&#x27;s a moment early in Season 10 of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Love Is Blind&quot;" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/01/29/clevelanders-set-for-love-is-blind-season-10" data-vars-content-id="f9ed00fa-9a28-4dd1-8aec-942d687358df" data-vars-headline="Ohio takes the pods: &quot;Love Is Blind&quot; Season 10 recap (so far)" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/01/29/clevelanders-set-for-love-is-blind-season-10" target="_self">&quot;Love Is Blind&quot;</a> when Brianna McNees, a contestant from Columbus, returns from a social gathering and laments: &quot;I expected more depth to this.&quot;<ul><li>Maybe she signed up for the wrong show.</li></ul>Why it matters: The new season of Netflix&#x27;s popular reality series is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="set in Ohio" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/02/11/love-is-blind-season-10-debut-netflix" data-vars-content-id="f9ed00fa-9a28-4dd1-8aec-942d687358df" data-vars-headline="Ohio takes the pods: &quot;Love Is Blind&quot; Season 10 recap (so far)" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2026/02/11/love-is-blind-season-10-debut-netflix" target="_self">set in Ohio</a>, where men and women from Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati look for their soulmates, but are far more likely to become cringeworthy <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="viral sensations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/love-is-blind-most-memorable-moments" data-vars-content-id="f9ed00fa-9a28-4dd1-8aec-942d687358df" data-vars-headline="Ohio takes the pods: &quot;Love Is Blind&quot; Season 10 recap (so far)" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/love-is-blind-most-memorable-moments" target="_blank">viral sensations</a>.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame isn't broken — it's evolving

The Rock Hall continues to be one of the music industry's more polarizing institutions.

The Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame will announce its nominees for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="class of 2026" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/11/12/predictions-2026-rock-hall-ballot" data-vars-content-id="1929725f-a813-4122-b335-2ff095841a89" data-vars-headline="The Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame isn&#x27;t broken — it&#x27;s evolving" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/11/12/predictions-2026-rock-hall-ballot" target="_self">class of 2026</a> in the coming weeks, but not before the museum&#x27;s perceived shortcomings have entered the spotlight once again.Why it matters: The Rock Hall is Cleveland&#x27;s biggest tourist attraction. As its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="impact" data-vars-click-url="https://rockhall.com/economic-impact/" data-vars-content-id="1929725f-a813-4122-b335-2ff095841a89" data-vars-headline="The Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame isn&#x27;t broken — it&#x27;s evolving" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rockhall.com/economic-impact/" target="_blank">impact</a> has grown, so has its standing as one of the music industry&#x27;s more polarizing institutions.

Ohio's yearlong Toni Morrison celebration begins

The kickoff event is Feb. 18 in Columbus, with readings, performances and talks all year long.

Ohio is about to kick off a yearlong celebration of literary giant <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Toni Morrison" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/08/25/toni-morrison-celebration-ohio" data-vars-content-id="9d6af673-543d-449c-ae6d-616f6f046b77" data-vars-headline="Ohio&#x27;s yearlong Toni Morrison celebration begins" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/08/25/toni-morrison-celebration-ohio" target="_self">Toni Morrison</a>.Why it matters: Born in Lorain, Morrison is one of the most important American writers of the last century and one of Ohio&#x27;s most cherished cultural exports.

Meet Buddy, the killer unicorn that stole Sundance

The horror movie "Buddy" was produced by Cleveland's Low Spark Films.

Business

One of the stars of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="last week&#x27;s Sundance Film Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/01/29/sundance-ends-utah-run-boulder-next" data-vars-content-id="a6ef6215-bca1-433c-a4df-9730d7cee551" data-vars-headline="Meet Buddy, the killer unicorn that stole Sundance" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/01/29/sundance-ends-utah-run-boulder-next" target="_self">last week&#x27;s Sundance Film Festival</a> was an orange, humanoid unicorn that once called Cleveland home.State of play: &quot;Buddy,&quot; a horror movie shot in Cleveland last summer, made its debut with a sold-out screening on the festival&#x27;s opening night.

Street artist Kobra will paint Cleveland's biggest mural

It will be unveiled at 55 Public Square in September.

Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra, known for massive, multi-colored portraits of figures like Gandhi and John Lennon, will create a large-scale mural on 55 Public Square in September.Why it matters: &quot;This will be the largest and one of the most iconic murals in the City of Cleveland,&quot; said Stamy Paul, president and founder of Graffiti HeArt, the local nonprofit managing the project in partnership with Downtown Cleveland, Inc.

Cleveland Museum of Art debuts Native American works on paper

It's the museum's first exhibition focused on prints and drawings by Native American artists.

The Cleveland Museum of Art is spotlighting Native American artists in a new exhibition drawn from its own collection.Why it matters: &quot;still/emerging: Native American Works on Paper&quot; is the museum&#x27;s first exhibition focused on prints and drawings by Native American artists.

Cleveland's 2026 stadium slate grows with Post Malone, Jelly Roll

The two stars are bringing the sequel to their 2025 tour to Huntington Bank Field.

Cleveland has its third stadium concert of 2026.Driving the news: Post Malone and Jelly Roll are bringing their &quot;The Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2&quot; to Huntington Bank Field on June 25.

Several Cleveland artists are up for Grammys — here's who to watch

This year's nominees include Northeast Ohio artists Elaine Martone, Durand Bernarr and more.

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday could be a nice night for Cleveland.Why it matters: Several local artists are up for awards, adding to Northeast Ohio&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rich history" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/01/31/grammys-awards-northeast-ohio-nine-inch-nails" data-vars-content-id="80775720-4830-4d12-bc42-eac8b1e6945e" data-vars-headline="Several Cleveland artists are up for Grammys — here&#x27;s who to watch" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2025/01/31/grammys-awards-northeast-ohio-nine-inch-nails" target="_self">rich history</a> at the annual ceremony.

How to watch "Sinners," "Hamnet" and other Oscar nominees in Cleveland

You can see every Best Picture nominee either in theaters or via streaming.

The Oscar nominations were <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="revealed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/01/23/axios-cleveland-reporters-give-their-2026-oscar-nomination-takes" data-vars-content-id="92437996-2924-4479-a986-b7a6ffb82f62" data-vars-headline="How to watch &quot;Sinners,&quot; &quot;Hamnet&quot; and other Oscar nominees in Cleveland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/01/23/axios-cleveland-reporters-give-their-2026-oscar-nomination-takes" target="_self">revealed</a> last week, putting movie fans on the clock to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="see this year&#x27;s Best Picture nominees" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/22/oscar-nominees-streaming-where-to-watch" data-vars-content-id="92437996-2924-4479-a986-b7a6ffb82f62" data-vars-headline="How to watch &quot;Sinners,&quot; &quot;Hamnet&quot; and other Oscar nominees in Cleveland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/22/oscar-nominees-streaming-where-to-watch" target="_self">see this year&#x27;s Best Picture nominees</a> before the March 15 ceremony.Zoom in: &quot;Sinners&quot; earned <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the most nominations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/movies/sinners-sets-new-oscars-record-16-nominations-rcna255376" data-vars-content-id="92437996-2924-4479-a986-b7a6ffb82f62" data-vars-headline="How to watch &quot;Sinners,&quot; &quot;Hamnet&quot; and other Oscar nominees in Cleveland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/movies/sinners-sets-new-oscars-record-16-nominations-rcna255376" target="_blank">the most nominations</a> (16) of any film in Academy Awards history and is available to stream on HBO Max.