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Demand Too High For Taylor Swift Concert Tickets, Ticketmaster Cancels Public Sale

Nation Jun 02

Live Nation reveals data breach at Ticketmaster that may have affected millions of customers

By Associated Press

Nation May 27

Illustration shows U.S DOJ and Ticketmaster logos
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

Nation May 23

Illustration shows Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster logos
Watch 6:23
Ticketmaster, Live Nation a monopoly that should be broken up, Justice Department alleges

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…

By Geoff Bennett, Ryan Connelly Holmes, Courtney Norris

Arts May 23

Ticketmaster logo is seen in this illustration taken May 23, 2024. Photo by Dado Ruvic/Reuters
Here’s a running list of clashes between Ticketmaster, fans and artists

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.

By Associated Press

Politics May 23

FILE PHOTO: The logo for Live Nation Entertainment is displayed on a screen on the floor at the NYSE in New York
WATCH: Garland announces Ticketmaster, Live Nation anti-trust lawsuit

"It is time to break up Live Nation-Ticketmaster,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement.

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press

Sep 01

Reform has been slow across the US after outrage over Taylor Swift ticket prices

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

The outrage prompted Congressional hearings and bills in state legislatures to better protect consumers. A proposal in Congress has failed so far to advance in the U.S. Senate.

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Jan 24

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Senators question Ticketmaster over monopoly concerns, botched Taylor Swift ticket sale

By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz

The U.S. Senate has bad blood with Ticketmaster after the company botched ticket sales for Taylor Swift’s upcoming tour. In a hearing Tuesday, the Senate Judiciary Committee hammered Ticketmaster not just for the ticketing debacle, but also for its near-monopoly…

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Jan 24

WATCH: Senate questions Ticketmaster business practices following Taylor Swift ticket issues

Senators grilled Ticketmaster Tuesday, questioning whether the company’s dominance in the ticketing industry led to its spectacular breakdown last year during a sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets.

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Nov 16

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Taylor Swift ticket sale problems spark widespread criticism of Ticketmaster

By John Yang, Saher Khan, Tess Conciatori

Taylor Swift fans hoping to score tickets to her upcoming tour have met a confusing and chaotic system. The problems sparked widespread criticism of Ticketmaster's grip on the market. Diana Moss of the American Antitrust Institute joined John Yang to…

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