Live Nation Entertainment, which owns Ticketmaster, is accused of violating antitrust laws. The Justice Department drew on the concert behemoth’s internal communications in its lawsuit.
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U.S. Sues to Break Up Ticketmaster Owner, Live Nation
Accused of violating antitrust laws, Live Nation Entertainment faces a fight that could reshape the multibillion-dollar live music industry.
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Settlements Reached in Travis Scott Astroworld Concert Deaths
A trial had been set to hear evidence that organizers of a 2021 Travis Scott concert knew the crowd was too large and ignored pleas to stop it as 10 people were crushed.
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Most Wrongful Death Lawsuits Tied to Astroworld Festival Are Settled
The rapper Travis Scott and the concert promoter Live Nation faced 10 suits after the 2021 tragedy. One case from the family of a 9-year-old victim is pending.
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Senate Introduces Long-Awaited Bill Promising Changes for Ticket Buying
The Fans First Act would require disclosures about fees and the location of tickets, strengthen a law banning bots and set stiff penalties for violations.
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Ticketmaster Pauses Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Sale in France
Fans trying to purchase tickets to six of the pop superstar’s concerts faced long queues and technical issues before the company said that a new on-sale time would be announced.
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Madonna Officially Postpones Celebration Tour
The pop superstar’s global outing spotlighting her decades of hits will begin in October in Europe. “My focus now is my health,” she wrote on social media.
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Madonna Hospitalized with Infection, Postpones Tour
The 64-year-old pop icon was hospitalized for several days and remains under medical care, her agent said. A new start date for her tour has not been announced.
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Live Nation and Other Ticket Giants Promise Transparency on Fees
Live Nation and SeatGeek said they would show customers the full cost of concerts, after the White House’s complaints that “junk fees” for tickets and hotel stays can mislead consumers.
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President Biden Renews Fight on ‘Surprise Fees’ as Inflation Stays High
President Biden will host executives from several companies, including Airbnb and Live Nation, to announce new efforts to end so-called junk fees as inflation remains high.
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The Cure Says Ticketmaster Will Issue Refunds After Fee Complaints
The New York Times – Music:The band said it wanted to make its North American tour “affordable for all,” but after tickets went on sale this week, fans said that fees had ratcheted up the price.
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Tips on Buying Tickets the Next Time Your Favorite Singer Is in Town
The New York Times – Business:Our columnist thought she’d gotten a good deal on Bruce Springsteen tickets. But could she have gotten a better one? Here’s what she learned.