A Knicks takeover in Philadelphia? Embiid’s plea to 76ers fans meets the resale market for Game 3
Read full article: A Knicks takeover in Philadelphia? Embiid’s plea to 76ers fans meets the resale market for Game 3Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
Read full article: Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venuesA jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary engaged in an anticompetitive monopoly.
Live Nation antitrust trial nears end as lawyer for 34 states labels the concerts giant a monopolist
Read full article: Live Nation antitrust trial nears end as lawyer for 34 states labels the concerts giant a monopolistA lawyer for states suing Live Nation Entertainment has tried to convince a jury during an antitrust trial's closing arguments that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up concert prices.
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.
Live Nation ticketing worker regrets calling customers stupid, he says at antitrust trial
Read full article: Live Nation ticketing worker regrets calling customers stupid, he says at antitrust trialA Live Nation Entertainment ticketing employee says it was immature and unacceptable that he called customers stupid.
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 “so stupid” and says the company is “robbing them blind, baby” are gaining public attention during an ongoing antitrust trial.
What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — and why some say it isn't enough
Read full article: What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — 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.
Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chance
Read full article: Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chanceA New York federal judge is urging over two dozen states to settle their antitrust claims against Ticketmaster and its parent company this week after the Justice Department reached a deal and dropped out of an ongoing trial.
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.
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 “commonsense” 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.
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Blake Shelton announces drive-in concert at theaters across Central Florida
Read full article: Blake Shelton announces drive-in concert at theaters across Central FloridaBlake Shelton is coming to drive-ins across Central FloridaThe country superstar will host a drive-in concert July 25 at over 300 locations across the United States. The locations hosting the concert across Central Florida are as follows: Epic Theater Mt. Dora, Epic Theatres Clermont, Epic Theatres West Volusia and Ocala Drive-In Theatre. Presented by Encore Live, the concert will be pre-taped and feature Shelton’s longtime girlfriend, Gwen Stefani and fellow country star, Trace Adkins. Drive-in concerts have been popping up in the wake of the pandemic.
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Ticketmaster refund policy re-wording sparks outrage on social media
Read full article: Ticketmaster refund policy re-wording sparks outrage on social mediaIt follows what USA Today reports as an online change in the wording of the company’s refund policy amid a wave of coronavirus-related event cancelations and postponements. It showed the previous wording, which stated that refunds quote "are available if your event is postponed, rescheduled or canceled." The wording has been changed to state that refunds quote "are available if your event is canceled." Ticketmaster said in a statement to USA Today that they merely changed the wording, but that the policy on postponed events has remained consistent. However, Ticketmaster's explanation wasn't enough to prevent angry customers from venting on social media.