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Chaos Over Taylor Swift Ticket Sales Prompts a Senate Hearing

A committee led by Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota will examine the ticketing industry after failures last week frustrated millions of the superstar’s fans.

By Lora Kelley

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Taylor Swift Calls Ticketmaster Woes ‘Excruciating’ in Statement to Fans

Following widespread issues with the sale of tickets to her upcoming Eras Tour, the singer wrote that she hopes “to provide more opportunities for us to all get together and sing these songs.”

By Joe Coscarelli

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Ticketmaster’s Parent Company Said to Face Justice Department Investigation

The inquiry predates the botched presale of Taylor Swift tickets this week and is said to focus on whether Live Nation has abused its power in the live music industry.

By David McCabe and Ben Sisario

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Ticketmaster Cancels Sale of Taylor Swift Tickets After Snags

After a presale for the pop star’s Eras Tour ended in chaos earlier this week, the ticket broker canceled its plans to sell tickets to the general public on Friday.

By Ben Sisario and Madison Malone Kircher