Michal Pavlíček: Concerts Celebrate Two Decades of Music
- The concerts will take place next Wednesday, January 28th, and Thursday, January 29th. The first is already sold out, and tickets for the second performance are still available...
- On Wednesday, Bára Basiková, Michael Kocáb, Kamil Střihavka, and Vilém Čok are expected to appear on stage, while Thursday will feature Zuzana Michnová, Robert Kodym, Roman Holý, Matěj...
- In addition to hits from his bands Pražský výběr, Stromboli, and BSP, the musician will also present a new program from his upcoming solo album, Na obzoru, which...
The concerts will take place next Wednesday, January 28th, and Thursday, January 29th. The first is already sold out, and tickets for the second performance are still available through Ticketmaster and Ticketportal.
Pavlíček will invite different guests each day. On Wednesday, Bára Basiková, Michael Kocáb, Kamil Střihavka, and Vilém Čok are expected to appear on stage, while Thursday will feature Zuzana Michnová, Robert Kodym, Roman Holý, Matěj Ruppert, and Robert Křesťan.
In addition to hits from his bands Pražský výběr, Stromboli, and BSP, the musician will also present a new program from his upcoming solo album, Na obzoru, which will be released at the end of the month. David Koller, Monika Načeva, and Phil Schoenfelt will be featured on it.
“throughout my musical journey, besides my home bands, I have met many great musicians whom I love and respect. It is a superhuman task to incorporate them all into one concert. That’s why I decided to add a second birthday evening, to which I invited more guests,” Pavlíček explained why he ultimately expanded the concert festivity.
It is being held in advance, as his seventieth birthday is not until February 14th. “It’s an age like any other. One must perceive it not as fear that it is approaching, but that one can still live life to the fullest. Not everyone is granted to be reasonably healthy at seventy, to perform concerts and enjoy life.”
FTX Bankruptcy and Sam Bankman-Fried: Latest Updates (January 23, 2026)
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The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX in November 2022 triggered a massive bankruptcy and criminal charges against its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. As of January 23, 2026, the bankruptcy proceedings continue, with ongoing efforts to recover assets for creditors, and Bankman-Fried remains incarcerated following his conviction on multiple fraud charges. Recent developments focus on the distribution of recovered funds and appeals related to his sentencing.
FTX Bankruptcy Proceedings
The FTX bankruptcy case is being managed under Chapter 11 of the U.S.bankruptcy Code in the District of Delaware. The primary goal is to maximize recovery for creditors, including customers who had funds held on the exchange.
Detail: The bankruptcy estate has been working to unwind FTX’s complex web of affiliated companies and investments. This includes selling off assets, pursuing legal claims against individuals and entities believed to have contributed to the collapse, and addressing outstanding legal issues. The process has been complicated by the lack of reliable record-keeping at FTX prior to the bankruptcy filing.
Example or Evidence: As of December 31, 2025, the FTX estate reported approximately $7.3 billion in assets recovered, according to court filings. The latest distribution plan, approved by the bankruptcy court on January 15, 2026, aims to return approximately 62% of customer funds, though the exact amount each creditor receives will vary based on their account balance and the type of claim.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Criminal Case
Sam Bankman-fried was convicted on November 2, 2023, on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy related to the collapse of FTX.He was sentenced to 25 years in prison on March 28, 2024.
Detail: The prosecution argued that Bankman-Fried misused billions of dollars in customer funds to cover losses at his hedge fund, Alameda Research, and to make lavish personal investments. The defense maintained that Bankman-Fried acted in good faith but made poor business decisions.
Example or evidence: On January 18, 2026, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Bankman-Fried’s appeal of his conviction and sentence. His legal team is arguing that the sentencing was excessive and that errors were made during the trial. A ruling is expected within the next three months. The case is United States v. Samuel Bankman-Fried, case number 23-cr-673, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Key Figures in the Prosecution
The prosecution was led by the U.S. attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Key prosecutors included Assistant U.S. Attorneys Nicholas Roos and Danielle Sassoon.
Several entities and individuals are under scrutiny in connection with the FTX collapse, including Alameda Research, venture capital firms that invested in FTX, and individuals who held leadership positions within the company.
Detail: The Department of Justice (DOJ) and other regulatory agencies continue to investigate potential wrongdoing by individuals and entities connected to FTX. These investigations are focused on identifying any illegal activity that contributed to the exchange’s failure and holding those responsible accountable.
Example or Evidence: on January 10, 2026, the DOJ announced charges against Nishad Singh, FTX’s former Director of Engineering, alleging that he conspired to commit wire fraud and securities fraud. Singh pleaded guilty in February 2024 and is cooperating with the government’s investigation.