The proposed MSG Sphere in London was cancelled in January 2024 after Mayor Sadiq Khan rejected it, citing "significant light intrusion" and "unacceptable" harm to local residents. Concerns included severe light pollution for neighboring homes, poor sustainability, and the building's bulky, dominant design, causing the developers to withdraw, citing the process as a "political football".
The east London site which had been earmarked for a Las Vegas-style Sphere entertainment venue is being sold to a private investment group after the development plans were blocked by Sir Sadiq Khan, the London mayor.
On Sunday, Sphere Entertainment Co. announced its plans to develop a Sphere venue in the Washington, D.C., area. The company announced that its first small-scale Sphere will be located at National Harbor in Maryland.
Museum director Sharon Ament said that one reason for the move was "a failing building with problematic entrances and a location which is difficult to find".
Since November 2013, residents have been moving into a brand new neighbourhood for London. The London 2012 Athletes' Village - Home to 17,000 athletes in Games-time - has been transformed into East Village.
Why London won't be getting a Las Vegas-style Sphere
Why can't LA back out of the 2028 Olympics?
Can L.A. back out of the Olympics? Legally, no. Host cities and host country national organizing committees (in this country, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee) sign a host city contract (HCC) after the IOC officially awards the Games.
Under the proposed development, the former Museum of London and Bastion House, situated at 140 and 150 London Wall, will be bulldozed and replaced with three new office buildings.
The new London Museum (formerly the Museum of London) is set to open in late 2026 at its new home in the historic Smithfield Market, with its main galleries in the Victorian General Market slated for this year, though some parts like the Poultry Market may open later in 2028. The museum's official website and recent articles point to a "towards the end of 2026" opening for the primary public spaces.
It previously housed a planetarium, offering shows related to space and astronomy. In 2006, it was closed as a separate attraction and became part of Madame Tussauds. Since 2010, the building that previously housed the London Planetarium had a Marvel Super Heroes 4D attraction.
When rejoined by Harry, the three of them realize that the crew of the ship must have also entered the sphere, and they ended up killing each other after being driven mad by their fears.
In 2025, the Sphere in Las Vegas hosted major residencies and events including the Eagles (wrapping up their run), the Backstreet Boys with their "Into the Millennium" show, Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band, and Electronic artist ILLENIUM, alongside the movie The Wizard of Oz, with some dates extending into early 2026, alongside special Formula 1 shows with artists like T-Pain, MGK, and Zedd.
Uber was banned from London in 2019 due to concerns about customer safety after it was discovered that the Uber app let drivers fake their identity in thousands of rides. Pressure to create more safety regulations for ride-hailing companies makes them more vulnerable to increased costs.
The stadium was demolished starting in late 1984 to make way for the BBC White City building. The athletes of the 1908 Summer Olympics are commemorated with a list inscribed on the side of the BBC Broadcast Centre Building, and the athletics finish line is marked in the paving outside the building.
The Bloody Tower consists of an upper and lower chamber. It derives its name from the 1560s when the two princes are believed to have been murdered by their uncle Richard III in the upper chamber.
The brand-new V&A East has been named as one of the best attractions in the world for 2025. Opening from May 2025, the Victoria and Albert Museum is bringing not one, but two, new galleries to London next year.
London's oldest museum is the Royal Armouries at the Tower of London, with origins tracing back to medieval kings and public access from the 1660s, making it Britain's and arguably the world's oldest museum, housing national arms and armour collections. While the British Museum is also ancient (opening 1759), the Royal Armouries' continuous display of royal weaponry predates it significantly.
By the 1800s, houses were removed from Old London Bridge and the carriageway was widened. But the bridge was still congested and costly to maintain. Scottish engineer John Rennie designed a wider bridge with stone arches, which opened in 1831. By 1832, the demolition of Old London Bridge was complete.
Boxing was not included on the LA28 initial sports programme approved by the IOC Session in February 2022, because of the then-ongoing concerns around the then-IF for boxing, the International Boxing Association (IBA).
Some of the decline, of both editions of the Winter Games, can be attributed to the time difference between Asia and the US. Another reason cited by Olympic organizers was a “hangover” from the pandemic, which resulted in Chinese authorities severely limiting attendees and officials.
