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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.

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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.

Cleveland's next big sports destination: Cosm

The venue will serve as an anchor for Cleveland's riverfront development plan.

The Browns are heading to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Brook Park" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/06/super-bowl-stadium-brook-park" data-vars-content-id="31a9461a-7b9b-4c11-a4a1-166dfdeeba02" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s next big sports destination: Cosm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2026/02/06/super-bowl-stadium-brook-park" target="_self">Brook Park</a> in a few years, but another major venue where you can watch football and other sports is coming to downtown.Why it matters: <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cosm" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cosm.com/" data-vars-content-id="31a9461a-7b9b-4c11-a4a1-166dfdeeba02" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s next big sports destination: Cosm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cosm.com/" target="_blank">Cosm</a>, a Los Angeles-based sports and entertainment technology company, is building its largest-ever facility in Cleveland in 2027.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The venue" data-vars-click-url="https://www.cosm.com/news/cosm-is-coming-to-cleveland-anchoring-bedrock-rock-block-development" data-vars-content-id="31a9461a-7b9b-4c11-a4a1-166dfdeeba02" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s next big sports destination: Cosm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.cosm.com/news/cosm-is-coming-to-cleveland-anchoring-bedrock-rock-block-development" target="_blank">The venue</a>, which broadcasts sporting events, films and more, will serve as an anchor for Bedrock&#x27;s riverfront <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="development plan" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/11/18/bedrock-riverfront-plan-17-story-hotel-and-music-venue" data-vars-content-id="31a9461a-7b9b-4c11-a4a1-166dfdeeba02" data-vars-headline="Cleveland&#x27;s next big sports destination: Cosm" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2024/11/18/bedrock-riverfront-plan-17-story-hotel-and-music-venue" target="_self">development plan</a> in the Gateway District.</li></ul>

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

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

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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's yearlong Toni Morrison celebration begins

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

Culture

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.

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.

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.

New York Times embeds with Cleveland Orchestra, decides it's still elite as ever

It's a behind-the-scenes look at the rehearsals and leadership in one of America's top symphonies.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New York Times" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/arts/music/cleveland-orchestra.html?unlocked_article_code=1.F1A.yWhf.eCx0W-yME2r4&amp;smid=url-share" data-vars-content-id="55765d29-636f-4b53-bed7-5070703008f5" data-vars-headline="New York Times embeds with Cleveland Orchestra, decides it&#x27;s still elite as ever" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/arts/music/cleveland-orchestra.html?unlocked_article_code=1.F1A.yWhf.eCx0W-yME2r4&amp;smid=url-share" target="_blank">New York Times</a> spent three days with the Cleveland Orchestra to figure out how it remains one of the world&#x27;s most elite orchestras.Why it matters: Formed in 1918, the Cleveland Orchestra is the youngest of America&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="&quot;Big Five&quot; symphony orchestras" data-vars-click-url="https://www.classical-music.com/features/artists/big-five-orchestras" data-vars-content-id="55765d29-636f-4b53-bed7-5070703008f5" data-vars-headline="New York Times embeds with Cleveland Orchestra, decides it&#x27;s still elite as ever" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.classical-music.com/features/artists/big-five-orchestras" target="_blank">&quot;Big Five&quot; symphony orchestras</a> — a group that also includes New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago — and regularly punches above its weight, despite not having the biggest budget.

The Force Is local: "Star Wars" producer headlines Cleveland film gala

North Olmsted native David Lester has worked with the likes of George Lucas and Joss Whedon.

North Olmsted native David Lester will give local movie fans a glimpse into a galaxy far, far away this weekend.Driving the news: Lester, a longtime producer who has worked on movies like &quot;Star Wars&quot; and &quot;The Shawshank Redemption,&quot; headlines the Greater Cleveland Film Commission&#x27;s (GCFC) sold-out <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Behind the Camera gala" data-vars-click-url="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/behind-the-camera-with-david-lester" data-vars-content-id="26ed3e07-6f8a-4467-b45f-7b39012988f9" data-vars-headline="The Force Is local: &quot;Star Wars&quot; producer headlines Cleveland film gala" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/behind-the-camera-with-david-lester" target="_blank">Behind the Camera gala</a> Friday at the Cleveland History Center.

What to watch over the holidays — with a Cleveland twist

Spend your downtime watching "A Christmas Story," the Cavs and more.

There are plenty of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="things to watch" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/18/new-movies-tv-prime-video-netflix-tubi" data-vars-content-id="f6367526-adbf-4130-aa0c-b81da598009b" data-vars-headline="What to watch over the holidays — with a Cleveland twist" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/18/new-movies-tv-prime-video-netflix-tubi" target="_self">things to watch</a> over the holidays, but only some of them come with a Cleveland tie-in.Our list of movies and shows to check out through Christmas and New Year&#x27;s will make you feel like you&#x27;re in Northeast Ohio, whether you&#x27;re here or not:

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