Politics Apr 15 Ticketmaster and Live Nation had monopoly over big concert venues, jury finds A Manhattan federal jury deliberated for four days before reaching its decision Wednesday in the closely watched case, which gave fans the equivalent of a backstage pass to a business that dominates live entertainment in the U.S. and beyond. By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press
Nation Jul 19 Tech company CEO resigns after video captured at Coldplay concert goes viral The IT company CEO captured in a widely circulated video showing him embracing an employee at a Coldplay concert has resigned. Andy Byron resigned from his job as CEO of Cincinnati-based Astronomer Inc., according to a statement posted on LinkedIn by the company Saturday. By Alex Veiga, Associated Press
Nation May 27 The Justice Department is suing Ticketmaster and Live Nation. What does that mean for concertgoers? The DOJ accuses the company that resulted from Ticketmaster's 2010 merger with concert promoter Live Nation the company of engaging in anti-competitive practices and acting in a monopolistic manner. By Mae Anderson, Associated Press
Arts May 25 Nicki Minaj concert in England postponed after Dutch police detain her over pot found in bag Rapper Nicki Minaj's concert in Manchester scheduled for Saturday night was postponed after authorities in the Netherlands discovered marijuana in her bags as she was preparing to leave the country. By Associated Press
May 23 Watch 6:23 Ticketmaster, Live Nation a monopoly that should be broken up, Justice Department alleges By Geoff Bennett, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Courtney Norris The Department of Justice wants the courts to break up Ticketmaster parent company Live Nation, the biggest concert promoter in the U.S. The company has faced intense scrutiny over prices and tickets selling out and reappearing on resale sites. More… Continue watching
May 23 Here's a running list of clashes between Ticketmaster, fans and artists By Associated Press The Justice Department filed a sweeping antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and parent company Live Nation Entertainment on Thursday, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America. Continue reading
Jan 25 Elton John postpones Texas farewell concerts after getting COVID By Associated Press Despite being vaccinated and boosted, Elton John has contracted COVID-19 and is postponing two farewell concert dates in Dallas. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 8:24 Guster, My Morning Jacket, other musicians unite to make concert tours more sustainable By Tom Casciato From gas-guzzling tour buses to concession stands loaded with single-use plastic water bottles, concert tours aren’t exactly easy on the environment. But now, a movement to make touring more climate-friendly is empowering musicians to not only talk about issues like… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 7:27 Live music events get new life amid rising vaccinations and open spaces By Jeffrey Brown, Sam Lane For many musicians and live music venues across the country, the pandemic created an existential crisis. Despite signs of life this summer, new clouds are making the future uncertain. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. Continue watching