Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, defending his company, takes star role at antitrust trial
Read full article: Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, defending his company, takes star role at antitrust trialLive Nation Entertainment's longtime chief executive has testified at a New York antitrust trial, defending the dominant position his company has taken in the concert industry over the last two decades.
Antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster continues with states leading the charge
Read full article: Antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster continues with states leading the chargeThe antitrust trial of Live Nation and Ticketmaster in a New York federal court has resumed with three dozen states remaining in the case even after the Justice Department settled its claims and withdrew from the case a week ago.
Live Nation, Ticketmaster trial to resume after 7 states join a Justice Department settlement
Read full article: Live Nation, Ticketmaster trial to resume after 7 states join a Justice Department settlementMore than 30 states will resume their antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster on Monday after negotiations this week failed to result in many states joining a tentative settlement reached by the Justice Department.
Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case
Read full article: Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court caseNewly revealed incendiary messages in which a Live Nation employee mocks customers as āso stupidā and says the company is ārobbing them blind, babyā are gaining public attention during an ongoing antitrust trial.
What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers ā and why some say it isn't enough
Read full article: What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers ā and why some say it isn't enoughLive Nation and the U.S. government struck a deal this week that they say would give artists and venues more choice when it comes selling concert tickets to music fans.
Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly case
Read full article: Justice Department and Live Nation reach settlement over illegal monopoly caseThe Justice Department says it's reached a settlement in its antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, California-based Live Nation Entertainment that will benefit consumers by letting competitors play a role in ticket sales and force Live Nation to give up control of 13 amphitheaters.
Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company gets underway
Read full article: Trial that could lead to the breakup of Ticketmaster's parent company gets underwayA Justice Department lawyer has told a New York jury at the start of an antitrust trial that the concert ticket industry is broken because Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation Entertainment have monopolized the market, driving up prices for consumers.
Romeo Santos, Prince Royce announce 2026 performance at Frost Bank Center
Read full article: Romeo Santos, Prince Royce announce 2026 performance at Frost Bank CenterRomeo Santos and Prince Royce are set to perform at the Frost Bank Center next year for a stop on their tour, according to a news release.
San Antonio concertgoer shares how bots, high resale prices hurt real fans amid FTC Ticketmaster lawsuit
Read full article: San Antonio concertgoer shares how bots, high resale prices hurt real fans amid FTC Ticketmaster lawsuitWhether youāre the 100th or 100,000th person in line, the experience of getting tickets is now based on luck, according to San Antonio book influencer Clarissa BriseƱo, who has booked tickets to popular concerts like Taylor Swiftās more than $2 billion-grossing Eras Tour.
FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
Read full article: FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and eventsThe Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics.
Trump welcomes Kid Rock to White House for order targeting ticket scalpers
Read full article: Trump welcomes Kid Rock to White House for order targeting ticket scalpersPresident Donald Trump invited Kid Rock into the Oval Office and signed an executive order that he says will help curb ticket scalping and bring ācommonsenseā changes to the way live entertainment events are priced.
Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front
Read full article: Event promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up frontThe Federal Trade Commission says it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees up front when they list prices.
Washington, DC, sues StubHub, saying the resale platform inflates ticket prices with deceptive fees
Read full article: Washington, DC, sues StubHub, saying the resale platform inflates ticket prices with deceptive feesThe ticket resale company StubHub is defending its pricing practices from a lawsuit filed by the attorney general for Washington, D.
Government sues Ticketmaster owner and asks court to break up company's monopoly on live events
Read full article: Government sues Ticketmaster owner and asks court to break up company's monopoly on live eventsThe Justice Department has sued Ticketmaster and its parent company, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America.
Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
Read full article: Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyersPeople buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz.
Ticketmaster halts Taylor Swift ticket sales in France, cites issue with third-party provider
Read full article: Ticketmaster halts Taylor Swift ticket sales in France, cites issue with third-party providerTicketmaster abruptly postponed ticket sales for six of Taylor Swift's upcoming shows in France on Tuesday.
After ticket flap, Springsteen's fan magazine shutting down
Read full article: After ticket flap, Springsteen's fan magazine shutting downA fan publication devoted to Bruce Springsteen says it is shutting down after 43 years, with its publisher saying he's been disillusioned by the talk about ticket prices for their hero's current tour.
Country star Eric Church announces free show for ticketholders of concert he canceled to watch Final Four
Read full article: Country star Eric Church announces free show for ticketholders of concert he canceled to watch Final FourCountry music star Eric Church announced a free show for ticketholders of the concert he canceled to attend the Final Four game between UNC and Duke ā what he calls a āsports enthusiastās dream.ā