Live Nation and Ticketmaster have agreed to pay $9.9 million to settle claims that they engaged in 'predatory' practices by hiding the true price of tickets from D.C. fans until checkout.
A Bloomberg article discusses the ongoing 'fight' involving Live Nation, suggesting that the core issues stem from the use of outdated technology within the company's operations or the entertainment industry at large.
A Women in Music nonprofit has released its list of best places to work, with companies like Live Nation, SiriusXM, Symphonic Distribution, Music Business Association, and A2IM receiving high rankings.
Gail Slater, former head of the DOJ's Antitrust Division, describes the trial against live-entertainment giant Live Nation as an "unprecedented" victory in antitrust history.
A US jury has ruled that entertainment giant Live Nation and its subsidiary Ticketmaster operate as an illegal monopoly. This verdict addresses concerns over their control of the concert ticket market and pricing practices.
A jury has concluded that Ticketmaster and Live Nation operated an illegal monopoly, a decision that could have significant implications for the live entertainment industry.
The trial involving live entertainment industry giant Live Nation is nearing its end, with closing arguments scheduled to begin and a jury expected to start deliberations soon.
Billboard provides a recap of the fourth week of the Live Nation antitrust trial, focusing on defense witnesses supporting Ticketmaster and the judge's consideration of alleged intimidation.
Top Wall Street analysts, including Jefferies, have identified Expedia and Instacart as key beneficiaries of AI-related tailwinds, citing potential gains from easier web traffic acquisition and more personalized search results.
While testifying, Michael Rapino pushed back on claims that he overseas a live entertainment industry monopoly, insisting his company was just trying to "build a better mousetrap"
In court on Thursday, the exec said he was not aware of the employees' "robbing them blind, baby" remarks until last week, and added that he has not yet taken action.
German entertainment giant CTS Eventim is set to enter the French concert production market, partnering with French producer Pierre-Alexandre Vertadier to compete with American behemoths Live Nation and AEG.
A Live Nation executive was reportedly promoted after allegedly bragging about 'robbing fans blind' on fees, raising questions about the company's practices and what consumers are truly paying for.
Internal messages released in a court case reveal a Live Nation employee referring to customers as 'so stupid,' potentially damaging the company's public image.
Australia is "a long way away from Latin America, and the market is smaller, but the engagement was incredibly strong," explains Hans Schafer, senior VP global touring at Live Nation.
The company has agreed to concessions involving its ticketing and amphitheater business, but critics are wary and many states want to pursue their own cases
Several stocks, including Hims & Hers Health, oil stocks, and Live Nation Entertainment, are making significant moves in premarket trading, with Hims & Hers specifically upgraded to Buy from Hold by Needham.
The Trump administration accused the event giant of acting as a monopolist in the market for organizing shows and ticketing, through its subsidiary Ticketmaster, acquired in 2010.
Live Nation has reached a settlement with the Department of Justice after a years-long antitrust battle. What could this mean for the broader live entertainment industry?
Trial testimony has commenced in the Department of Justice's effort to break up Ticketmaster and Live Nation, with an ex-arena executive testifying about alleged retaliation for booting Ticketmaster.
There are calls to split Live Nation and Ticketmaster over an alleged monopoly, but Live Nation argues that makes minimal profits, and still has to fight for every deal it makes
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Federal authorities are using the Taylor Swift ticket fiasco as key evidence in their antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, alleging a monopoly.
An antitrust trial is set to challenge Live Nation's dominant position in the music industry, with the Justice Department contending it operates as a monopoly.
The Justice Department has strongly criticized Live Nation's 'desperate attempt' to prevent its anti-monopoly trial from proceeding, just days before it is scheduled to begin.
Wells Fargo has upgraded shares of Live Nation Entertainment, parent company of Ticketmaster, citing easing antitrust risks and projecting a 29% upside for the stock.
With their antitrust trial tentatively set to start next Monday, Live Nation and Ticketmaster have filed a motion to delay the proceedings so that an appeals court can determine whether two legal ques
Despite an impending monopoly lawsuit, entertainment giant Live Nation experienced a surge in revenue last year due to strong ticket sales, with 159 million fans attending its concerts.
In a column for Investing Club members, Jim Cramer writes that the dramatic multiple compression across the market is making investors' lives difficult.
The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection has fined concert organizer Live Nation over 15 million PLN and ordered them to refund consumers for tickets and items left in deposit.
Following a verdict in the US involving Live Nation and Ticketmaster, there are now calls for an Australian investigation into ticketing rules, with estimates suggesting Australians pay significant fees per ticket due to monopolized schedules.
A jury has declared Live Nation an illegal monopoly, a verdict that analysts say is unlikely to lead to a breakup with Ticketmaster despite its potential implications for the concert industry and ticket prices.
Taylor Swift has received the most nominations for the 2026 American Music Awards, leading the pack with multiple nods. Her dominance highlights a significant moment for her career and the upcoming awards ceremony.
Guggenheim analysts suggest that the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settlement involving StubHub Holdings, Inc. may have positive implications for Live Nation's ongoing legal case.
Closing arguments have concluded in the Live Nation trial, with lawyers presenting contrasting views on whether the company acts as a 'monopolistic bully' or a 'fierce competitor' as the jury prepares to decide.
States are pointing fingers at Live Nation, the entertainment company, as the primary reason behind the soaring costs of concert tickets. The issue of expensive tickets has drawn significant public and regulatory scrutiny.
The Justice Department and Live Nation-Ticketmaster have reportedly reached a settlement in an antitrust case concerning an alleged illegal monopoly, according to an AP source.
The third week of the Live Nation antitrust trial concluded, with key testimony and takeaways focusing on alleged secret fees by Ticketmaster-OVG and competition for superstar tours.
Donald Trump reportedly pressured the Justice Department to settle the Live Nation antitrust lawsuit, a settlement that requires Live Nation to implement structural changes to avoid being split from Ticketmaster.
The Live Nation ticketing employee who told a coworker that some of the company’s customers were “so stupid” called his remarks “very immature and unacceptable” during testimony at the company’s…
Kid Rock, a close ally of President Trump, has criticized the settlement reached between Live Nation and the Justice Department, which avoided an antitrust trial where he was set to testify against the Ticketmaster parent company.
Creative Industries Minister Ian Murray has said more needs to be done towards the game-changing arena and stadium levy, or else they'll be forced to take action and make it mandatory – with a June…
Live Nation employees were allegedly caught in leaked messages bragging about 'robbing them blind' and referring to customers as 'so stupid,' amidst a federal antitrust lawsuit against the company.
The entertainment giant recently reached a settlement deal with the US Department Of Justice
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Executives at Live Nation have reportedly boasted about their ability to charge fans exorbitant fees, indicating a practice of 'gouging' customers on ticketing costs.
A judge is urging states to settle claims against Live Nation after the US government reached a deal, but states have indicated they are unwilling to do so.
Scrutiny of Live Nation's acquisition of Ticketmaster intensified after it subjected Taylor Swift fans to hours-long queues and high prices for her Eras tour.
Live Nation has reached a tentative deal with the Justice Department regarding its antitrust case, potentially resolving long-standing legal challenges.
Senator Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota has for many years been a forceful advocate for a level playing field in the live-entertainment industry, whether leading the “Save Our Stages” bill that brought some $16 billion in pandemic relief to independent venues and theaters to calling for an antitrust investigation into the ticketing business — and by […]
The antitrust trial between Ticketmaster's parent company, Live Nation, and the U.S. Department of Justice has begun, with potential implications for the company's structure and the Canadian market.
The DOJ has accused the live-entertainment giant of wielding outsized control over the industry, but the company's lawyers claim it "did not have monopoly power" during opening statements
The DOJ's antitrust battle against Live Nation and Ticketmaster is set to go to trial in NYC, with potential testimony from various entertainers and industry figures.
Analysts on Wall Street have released their top calls for Friday, covering major companies such as Nvidia, Netflix, Dell, Honeywell, Block, Palantir, and Live Nation.
This week's music law news includes Live Nation heading to trial, Karol G receiving an apology, federal authorities fighting Diddy's appeal, and Miley Cyrus addressing a 'Flowers' lawsuit.
Live Nation is seeking to delay its upcoming monopoly trial, citing an appeal over a recent ruling that could fundamentally change the nature and scope of the proceedings.
This article highlights the stocks experiencing the largest movements in premarket trading, including Grail, Blue Owl Capital, and Opendoor Technologies.
A judge has allowed the Department of Justice's monopoly lawsuit against Live Nation to proceed to trial, stating that a jury could find artists were coerced into working with the company.
Investors are evaluating whether to buy Live Nation Entertainment stock before February 19, suggesting upcoming news or events that could impact its valuation.
Key executive appointments have been made across the music industry, including David Dibble's elevation at Sphere and Jenn Tanner taking on joint roles at Columbia and RCA, alongside other changes at Live Nation, Saddle Up Records, Warner Chappell Music, and Believe.
In the wake of the verdict against Live Nation Wednesday, in which a New York jury found that the company runs an unlawful monopoly in the concert industry, two questions have towered above all…
A US jury found Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, guilty of operating an illegal monopoly in the live events industry. The verdict concluded that the company engaged in anti-competitive practices and overcharged concertgoers.
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Elizabeth Warren, among others, have called on Judge Arun Subramanian to investigate the "suspicious circumstances" surrounding the surprise Live Nation antitrust settlement.
Live Nation subsidiary Merch Traffic has filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction against the sale of counterfeit merchandise at Bruce Springsteen's upcoming show in Newark, New Jersey.
The antitrust trial against Live Nation is nearing its end, with lawyers representing 34 states arguing that the concerts giant operates as a monopolist in the industry.
Najveći svjetski koncertni promotor, Live Nation, planirao je povratak repera Kanyea Westa u Evropu uz milionski honorar, no nastup na Wireless festivalu u Londonu otkazan je nakon što mu je…
Citizens has begun its coverage of Live Nation Entertainment, assigning an 'Outperform' rating and setting a price target of $190 for the entertainment company's stock.
Live Nation has committed to making its festivals more accessible for disabled fans following legal action concerning events like Wireless and Download, promising continuous improvements.
Emmy-winner David Cross spoke on a podcast about his upcoming ninth comedy special, performing in comedy clubs for the first time in two decades, and Live Nation's DOJ settlement.
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino took a prominent role in defending his company during an ongoing antitrust trial, addressing accusations against the entertainment giant regarding ticket fees and facing intense questioning.
"Under Donald Trump, antitrust enforcement has become a growing cesspool of corruption," Senator Elizabeth Warren said about new proposed legislation to add reforms to antitrust reviews.
Barely a week after the surprise settlement of the antitrust case leveled by the Department of Justice that threatened to separate Live Nation from its Ticketmaster division, Senator Amy Klobuchar…
The trial involving Live Nation and Ticketmaster is set to resume following a development where seven states have joined a Justice Department settlement.
Live 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
After Live Nation Entertainment reached a tentative settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice in their antitrust case earlier this week, newly released court documents show a series of messages between two Live Nation employees in which they bragged about “price gouging” customers, “robbing them blind” and calling them “so stupid” for paying inflated costs. […]
It will have to sell some of its amphitheaters, place a cap on the service fees, allow for third-party sellers to list on Ticketmaster directly, and more
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US government lawyers have accused Live Nation of abusing its market power to overcharge concertgoers with high fees, as an antitrust trial against the company began in New York.
The DOJ is pushing forward with claims that the ticketing giant pressures venues to sign exclusive deals and makes artists use its concert promotion services.
At the start of a blockbuster antitrust trial, attorneys for the DOJ ripped Live Nation for botching the Eras Tour rollout: “Their technology is held together by duct tape."
Live Nation's stock declined following reports that settlement negotiations with the Department of Justice have stalled, preceding an anticipated trial.
The event organizer "Live Nation Lietuva," together with ticket distributor "Bilietai.lt PLG" and Darius and Girėnas Stadium, officially confirmed today – this summer's biggest show in Lithuania...
Wall Street analysts released their biggest research calls on Wednesday, covering companies such as Nvidia, Apple, Oracle, Live Nation, Cava, Netflix, and AMD.
A trial is set to kick off next month, but live music giant says it "may well prove wholly unnecessary" if the company is allowed to appeal a recent ruling.
Live Nation lost a motion to dismiss wrongful death claims, meaning the company must face a lawsuit blaming it for a deadly shooting at the 2023 Beyond Wonderland festival.