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DOJ to sue Ticketmaster parent Live Nation for antitrust violations: The company has tried to counter the narrative that it's responsible for inflated ...
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Justice Dept. to hit concert promoter Live Nation with antitrust lawsuit : Critics — including performers, politicians and competitors — have argued that Live ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/04/16/live-nation-antitrust-justice/
Green Day will headline United Nations-backed global climate concert in San Francisco
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Quick Glance: Green Day announces intimate performance in San Francisco
- The East Bay punk trio is set to perform at the Fillmore in collaboration with the United Nations to raise awareness about climate change impacts.
- Green Day will hold an intimate performance next week in San Francisco, partnering with the United Nations in the fight against the global climate crisis.
- Comprising singer and guitarist Armstrong, bassist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tré Cool, the band will be recognized by the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Alliance for their dedication to social and environmental justice.
- Green Day, riding the success of their 14th studio album 'Saviors' released in January, is gearing up for a summer tour, including a stop in San Francisco on September 20 at Oracle Park.
California lawmaker wants to end exclusive control over ticket sales: The bill is directly aimed at the embattled seller Ticketmaster.
politico.com/news/2024/04/01/buffy-wicks-ticket-sales-bill-00149884
California bill takes aim at Ticketmaster, but musicians warn they could be collateral damage
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How a California Democrat named Buffy could be a slayer of corporate billionaires | Opinion
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US Funding Deal Delivers Blow to DOJ Antitrust Probes of Apple, Ticketmaster: A spending deal to keep the federal government operating through September would ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-04/us-funding-deal-delivers-blow-to-doj-antitrust-probes-of-apple-ticketmaster
Iowa State women's basketball tickets in 2024 NCAA Tournament: Prices, how to buy
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What the IRS Knows About Your Online Sales This Year: Americans using eBay, Ticketmaster, Poshmark, Airbnb and other websites can save themselves hassles by ...
wsj.com/personal-finance/taxes/what-the-irs-knows-about-your-online-sales-this-year-82d97ec4
36 of the biggest concerts and tours coming to Southern California in 2024: The Rolling Stones, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo, Luke Combs, Madonna and more are set ...
ocregister.com/2023/12/28/36-of-the-biggest-concerts-and-tours-coming-to-southern-california-in-2024/
Live Nation doubled lobbying spending to $2.4M in 2023 amid antitrust threat: Live Nation Entertainment more than doubled its federal lobbying spending to $2 ...
thehill.com/business/4431886-live-nation-doubled-lobbying-spending-to-2-4m-in-2023-amid-antitrust-threat/
Senators unveil live ticketing reform bill aimed at bots and resellers: A group of US senators has introduced a bill seeking to make the lives of sports fans and ...
cnn.com/2023/12/08/tech/senators-unveil-live-ticketing-reform-bill-aimed-at-bots-and-resellers/
Senate Committee Subpoenas Live Nation for Documents: A Senate committee issued a subpoena to concert giant Live Nation Entertainment on November 16 ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/live-nation-senate-subcommittee-subpoena-ticket-prices-fees-1234886849/
Biden Wants To Ban 'Junk Fees' — The Hidden Costs Tacked Onto Concert Tickets, Hospital Bills, And More
forbes.com/sites/willskipworth/2023/10/11/biden-wants-to-ban-junk-fees---the-hidden-costs-tacked-onto-concert-tickets-hospital-bills-and-more/
Quick Glance: Biden proposes ban on 'hidden fees' - from concert tickets to hotel rooms
- Biden administration announces actions to make it easier for buyers to know their payments by targeting 'hidden fees'.
- The Federal Trade Commission proposes a rule to block companies from charging hidden and 'bogus' fees, requiring sellers to disclose all mandatory costs upfront.
- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau orders banks and credit unions to provide customers with basic information, such as account balances, without charging fees.
- 'Junk fees' disproportionately affect low-income consumers and communities of color, according to Witte.
Reform has been slow across the US after outrage over Taylor Swift ticket prices: The outrage prompted Congressional hearings and bills in state legislatures to ...
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Ticketmaster's scalper problem spilled over from concerts to film festivals: TIFF tickets are selling at astronomical prices on resale sites
qz.com/ticketmaster-toronto-international-film-festival-stubhu-1850783012
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Live Nation in consumer ticket-price lawsuit loses bid for 'mass' arbitration: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV.N) and subsidiary Ticketmaster have lost their bid ...
reuters.com/legal/litigation/live-nation-consumer-ticket-price-lawsuit-loses-bid-mass-arbitration-2023-08-11/
How to Get Eras 2024 Tickets: Taylor Swift Verified Fan Explained: The singer announced 15 new shows across North America for her Eras Tour on Wednesday
newsweek.com/taylor-swift-eras-tour-tickets-verified-fan-explained-1817323
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift rewards staff with bonuses and supports truckers
- Taylor Swift rewards staff of her Eras Tour with generous bonuses.
- Nearly 50 truckers receive six-figure bonuses.
- Taylor Swift has become her own economy.
- Taylor Swift's Eras Tour generates enough money to impact the GDP and inflation of countries.
Justice Dept. may file antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, Politico reports: The U.S. Department of Justice could file an antitrust lawsuit against concert ...
reuters.com/legal/us-doj-may-file-antitrust-lawsuit-against-live-nation-entertainment-politico-2023-07-28/
Feds home in on Ticketmaster antitrust case: Rivals, lawmakers and music fans are calling for the DOJ to break up the company.
politico.com/news/2023/07/28/feds-home-in-on-ticketmaster-antitrust-case-00108771
Ticketmaster halts Taylor Swift ticket sales in France, cites issue with third-party provider
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Quick Glance: Ticketmaster Halts Taylor Swift Eras Tour Paris Sales
- Ticketmaster has temporarily halted the sale of Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Paris.
- Swift recently added dates to her European tour, which has seen unprecedented demand for tickets.
- The first on-sale for the Eras Tour was similarly chaotic, resulting in US fans filing lawsuits against Ticketmaster for misleading information, high service fees, and technical issues.
- There was no public on-sale for the tour as the presale had already sold out all available tickets, although many later appeared on resale sites at extremely high prices.
Taylor Swift ticket demand causes Ticketmaster — and Swifties — more headaches: Ticketmaster is having more trouble with sales of Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" ...
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/taylor-swift-ticket-demand-ticketmaster-swifties-more-headaches
Taylor Swift Adds Dozens Of Overseas Shows—Here’s Why Tickets Could Be A Lot Cheaper Than In The U.S.
forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2023/06/21/taylor-swift-adds-dozens-of-overseas-shows-heres-why-tickets-could-be-a-lot-cheaper-than-in-the-us/
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift announces international dates for The Eras Tour
- The pop superstar revealed numerous concert dates abroad on Tuesday, including stops in Asia, Europe, and Australia next year.
- Swift wrote on her social media pages on Tuesday: "I can't wait to see so many of you on The Eras Tour next year at these new international dates!"
- In 2024, Swift will also perform five concerts in Melbourne and Sydney in February, three shows in Singapore in March, and gigs in Paris, Stockholm, Lisbon, and Madrid in May.
- The setlist for Swift's Eras Tour is organized according to the different eras of her career and includes more than 40 songs at every show.
Taylor Swift concert tickets: Hack to jump online queue being sold, but beware: Taylor Swift concert tickets: Hack to jump online queue being sold ...
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Live Nation says customers will no longer be surprised by ticket fees: Live Nation and SeatGeek agree to « all-in » pricing so the full cost can be seen up front ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2023/06/15/pricing-fees-ticketmaster-live-nation/
California lawmakers take aim at Ticketmaster: Live Nation's Ticketmaster is targeting resellers as California tries to rein in the entertainment company's ...
latimes.com/politics/story/2023-06-30/california-taylor-swift-ticket-fiasco-ticketmaster-bills-legislature
Live Nation and Other Ticket Giants Promise Transparency on Fees: Live Nation and SeatGeek said they would show customers the full cost of concerts ...
nytimes.com/2023/06/15/arts/music/live-nation-ticketmaster-junk-fees.html
Can’t get tickets to your favorite show? A new bill could change that: Unfair ticket-selling practices are a problem across the country. Here in California ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/concert-ticket-fee-bill-18121265.php
Ticketmaster, SeatGeek to Show Full Ticket Prices Up Front as Biden Targets ‘Junk Fees’
wsj.com/articles/ticketmaster-seatgeek-to-show-ticket-buyers-all-in-pricing-that-includes-fees-7c66f039
Ticketmaster has a stranglehold on events. Some want to end that.: California Sen. Scott Wilk introduced a bill in February forbidding ticketing services from ...
businessinsider.com/california-wants-t0-end-key-practice-of-live-nation-entertainment-2023-7
Paid articlePaid Texas state Rep. Kronda Thimesch repeatedly heard her daughter cry as the college student tried to buy tickets last fall to see one of her favorite artists ... Show more wapo.st/45XewPj
How to find the cheapest Beyonce ‘Renaissance World Tour’ tickets for Los Angeles
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Why you can't find cheap Taylor Swift concert tickets: Everyone seems to agree that Swift puts on a great show. But she could have put on a more affordable ...
axios.com/2023/05/20/taylor-swift-tickets-prices
Quick Glance: Why it's challenging to find affordable Taylor Swift concert tickets
- Illustration of a locked bank vault featuring the SWIFT logo.
- Swift tickets (non VIP) had face values ranging from $49 to $499 (plus fees).
- Swift utilized Ticketmaster's 'Verified Fan' tool to minimize ticket purchases by brokers.
- However, Swift did not utilize Ticketmaster's separate program called 'Face Value Ticket Exchange'.
Live Nation posts 73% jump in revenue and record attendance despite controversies
cnn.com/2023/05/06/business/live-nation-ticket-master-taylor-swift-earnings/
Chicago Fire ticket prices soar after Messi joins Inter Miami: Messi and Miami will play at Soldier Field on October 4.
axios.com/local/chicago/2023/06/09/messi-inter-miami-chicago-fire
Quick Glance: Is the Soccer World Awaiting Messi's Decision on Joining Inter Miami?
- The soccer world is waiting for Lionel Messi's decision.
- After bidding adieu to Paris Saint-Germain, the Argentina great is essentially a free agent.
- Rumors about the next destination of one of the greatest soccer players in history are sparking frenzy.
- Could Messi move, as some rumors suggest, to Inter Miami, the MLS team co-owned by David Beckham which now has an Argentine interim coach in Javier Morales?
🌎 Apple's $90 billion flex: Plus: The coronation of King Charles III, by the digits
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Paid articlePaid Ticketmaster Criticized Over King Charles Coronation Concert Tickets: Ticketmaster is facing complaints over its messaging related to tickets to the official ...
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Bipartisan Senate bill would push ticket sellers to disclose fees upfront: The TICKET Act from Sens. Cantwell and Cruz outlines a comprehensive series of ...
cnbc.com/2023/04/26/new-bill-would-push-ticket-sellers-to-disclose-fees.html
Senate Targets Ticketmaster With Antitrust Bill: A new Senate bill targets Ticketmaster and Live Nation by protecting venues from multi-year exclusivity ...
vulture.com/2023/04/ticketmaster-senate-bill-monopoly.html
‘Tours are no longer fun’: Neil Young lambasts Ticketmaster for ripping off fans: Singer-songwriter says ‘the old days are gone’ amid wider consternation at ...
theguardian.com/music/2023/mar/24/neil-young-ticketmaster-saying-tours-no-longer-fun
Massachusetts lawmakers introduce 'Taylor Swift Bill' to require transparent ticket pricing following debacle
foxbusiness.com/politics/massachusetts-lawmakers-introduce-taylor-swift-bill-require-transparent-ticket-pricing-following-debacle
Robert Smith of The Cure convinces Ticketmaster to give partial refunds, lower fees
npr.org/2023/03/17/1164171985/ticketmaster-the-cure-robert-smith
Taylor Swift fans take Ticketmaster to court over Eras Tour ticketing chaos: Taylor Swift fans headed to court in Los Angeles Monday to face off against ...
cnn.com/2023/03/27/media/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-court/
Quick Glance: Taylor Swift Wins Best Song, Honored as Innovator at iHeartRadio Music Awards
- Taylor Swift wins two major awards at the iHeartRadio Music Awards 2023.
- She receives the Song of the Year prize for her hit 'Anti-Hero' and the Innovator Award for her contributions to the music industry.
- Swift breaks another record by becoming the first living artist to have seven albums charting in the top 40 of the Billboard 200 simultaneously.
How Taylor Swift Fans Got Each Other Eras Tour Tickets: After “historic demand” led to a Ticketmaster debacle, the singer’s most devoted online fans sprang into ...
nytimes.com/2023/03/16/arts/music/taylor-swift-eras-tour-tickets-fans.html
Quick Glance: The Allure of a Chanel Tweed Jacket
- Chanel’s tweed jacket is highly coveted by fashion connoisseurs.
- The loose fit and cropped sleeves allow for freedom of movement.
- The jacket was an instant success and has been featured in many Chanel collections.
- Its timeless design is the ultimate symbol of luxury and will never go out of style.
Anger as fans say Coronation Concert ballot 'misleading': Fans who applied to attend thought they had won, only to find out the tickets had already gone.
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The Cure Priced Tour Tickets as Low as $20. Ticketmaster Had Other Ideas.: Ticketmaster is once again drawing the anger of concertgoers after some fans planning ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-15/cure-fans-say-ticketmaster-s-fees-are-higher-than-the-tickets
Ticketmaster is hiring a director of social media after the Taylor Swift debacle—and the ideal candidate has to be ‘brave and resilient’
fortune.com/2023/03/21/ticketmaster-is-hiring-a-director-of-social-media-after-the-taylor-swift-debacle-and-it-says-the-ideal-candidate-has-to-be-brave-and-resilient/
Paid articlePaid Senators are calling on the Justice Department to look into Ticketmaster's practices
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‘It shouldn’t be a luxury’: Soaring ticket prices leave gig-goers cold: Many staff moved to other industries during pandemic - gig-goers are feeling the pinch.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/it-shouldnt-be-a-luxury-soaring-ticket-prices-leave-gig-goers-cold/WC34J6TCUBBBLGH7ES5O3L26AA/
Beyoncé Fans Latest to See Hefty Fees for Renaissance Tour: As ticket buyers look to secure tickets for Beyonce's upcoming Renaissance Tour ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/beyonce-renaissance-tour-ticket-fees-1234676864/
Why Beyoncé and Other Concert Tickets Are So Hard to Buy Now: "Fans found purchasing tickets so anxiety-inducing they cried."
vice.com/en/article/4axjdp/beyonce-ticketmaster-dynamic-pricing
Musician Expertly Dissects Everything Wrong With Ticketmaster In 2 Minutes: Clyde Lawrence of the band Lawrence shows how the company squeezes fans and artists ...
huffpost.com/entry/clyde-lawrence-ticketmaster_n_63d0d1fee4b01a43638a6c4d
Amid Scrutiny, Live Nation Calls for Congress to Crack Down Scalpers: As Live Nation faces continued scrutiny from fans and regulators, the company called for ...
rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ticketmaster-live-nation-ticket-scalpers-fair-ticket-act-1234685502/
Senators grill Ticketmaster after Taylor Swift fiasco: Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing ...
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Hating Ticketmaster long predates the Taylor Swift fiasco: Fans, politicians and even artists were complaining about Ticketmaster long before Taylor Swift filled ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-01-23/ticketmaster-live-nation-taylor-swift-pearl-jam
Paid articlePaidQuick Glance: Senators' pathetic attempts to burn Taylor Swift lyrics Ticketmaster
- The Senate committee later agreed to investigate whether the merger had created a monopoly for Ticketmaster.
- Lee also joked that he tried to reclaim the gavel from Klobuchar during the hearing, but "once again, she's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers," referring to one of Swift's most famous songs, "You Belong With Me."
- The president of LiveNation stated on Tuesday that ticketing markets are extremely competitive, refuting claims that Ticketmaster and LiveNation have a monopoly.
- "We hear that ticketing markets are less competitive today than they were when Live Nation and Ticketmaster merged."
SeatGeek, Paciolan Sent Queries in DOJ’s Ticketmaster Antitrust Probe: The Justice Department’s antitrust lawyers have sought information from at least two ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-09/seatgeek-paciolan-queried-in-doj-s-ticketmaster-antitrust-investigation
Ready for It? Senators’ Best Attempts at Taylor Swift Puns.: Apparently Democrats and Republicans do agree about at least one thing.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/01/senators-make-taylor-swift-puns.html
Quoting Taylor Swift Lyrics Is an Actual Linguistic Thing: Call it a "fanilect."
wired.com/story/taylor-swift-lyrics-senate-linguistics-fanilect/
Meta wowed Wall Street, but investors remain skeptical about tech: Thursday afternoon will round out what has so far been a sobering earnings season for the Big ...
cnn.com/2023/02/02/investing/premarket-stocks-trading/
How Beyoncé Fans Are Preparing For ‘Renaissance’ Tickets: “[I] like that everyone else also really enjoys Beyoncé’s music, [but] I wish they didn't enjoy it that ...
buzzfeednews.com/article/anthonyrobledo/beyonce-renaissance-tour-ticketmaster-fan-preparation
This week: Congress returns as debt ceiling clock starts ticking: The House and Senate are set to reconvene this week after the U.S. hit its debt ceiling last ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/3825759-this-week-congress-returns-as-debt-ceiling-clock-starts-ticking/
Live Nation Entertainment, which owns Ticketmaster, came under attack during a Senate Judiciary hearing on Tuesday, with committee members from both parties ... Show more
Ticketmaster’s woes go beyond Taylor Swift: The site’s woes go far beyond Taylor Swift.
theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/01/ticketmaster-taylor-swift-presale-issue-live-nation/672869/
Senate holding first hearing on ticketing industry: Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) announced Tuesday that the Senate Judiciary Committee ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/3817669-senate-holding-first-hearing-on-ticketing-industry/
Ticketmaster fees draw Klobuchar’s attention in Senate hearing: Senators on Tuesday took aim at Ticketmaster’s fees, which average around 30 percent of each ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/3828895-ticketmaster-fees-draw-klobuchars-attention-in-senate-hearing/
Ticketmaster, Live Nation face increased pressure for DOJ probe from Republican and Democratic senators
foxbusiness.com/politics/ticketmaster-live-nation-increased-pressure-doj-prob-republican-democratic-senators
What Happened at the Ticketmaster Senate Hearing: Taylor Swift, Bots and More: Senators scold Ticketmaster over the Taylor Swift ticket sale debacle.
cnet.com/news/politics/what-happened-at-the-ticketmaster-senate-hearing-taylor-swift-bots-and-more/
The Morning After: Ticketmaster wants Congress to fix its bot problem: The top news stories today: Ticketmaster wants Congress to fix its bot problem ...
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After breaking down everything wrong with Ticketmaster and Live Nation to the Senate last week, Jordan Cohen and Clyde Lawrence spoke to HuffPost about just ... Show more
State lawmakers target ticket sales with new bills: The measures would impose new rules for fees and pre-sales.
axios.com/local/nashville/2023/02/14/tennessee-lawmakers-target-ticket-sales-with-new-bills
California leaders targeting hidden fees is needed, overdue: Business groups must not defend these shoddy, anti-consumer practices. The scams take the biggest ...
sandiegouniontribune.com/opinion/editorials/story/2023-02-16/hidden-fees-tickets-hotels-meals-bonta-biden-convenience
King's Coronation tickets ballot opens with 10,000 available for free: The huge moment in the Royal Family's history will be marked with a huge concert
mylondon.news/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/kings-coronation-concert-tickets-ballot-26203687
King's coronation concert ballot opens with 10,000 free tickets: Members of public will be able to apply for tickets to the Windsor Castle event via the BBC ...
cornwalllive.com/news/celebs-tv/king-charles-coronation-concert-how-8146914
Senate Hearing On Ticketmaster's Taylor Swift Fiasco Set For Next Week: The company is under fire by both fans and lawmakers who say its near-monopoly on ticket ...
huffpost.com/entry/ticketmaster-senate-hearing_n_63c87c45e4b07c0c7df9cce3
Antitrust target Ticketmaster spends big on lobbying amid woeful 2022: Ticketing debacles involving Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have led to calls for parent ...
theguardian.com/business/2023/jan/03/ticketmaster-live-nation-lobbying-taylor-swift-bad-bunny
Ticketmaster to sell some fans more Taylor Swift tickets after presale fiasco: Ticketmaster announced a new sale of tickets to Swift's « Eras » tour ...
washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/12/14/ticketmaster-taylor-swift-extra-tickets/
How to Buy the Concert Tickets You Really Want—and Not Get Ripped Off: Live Nation’s Ticketmaster may have faced Congress, but it’s still the biggest player in ...
wsj.com/articles/concert-tickets-ticketmaster-tips-11674745070
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