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Ticketmaster’s Monopoly Case Has Serious Consequences

Ticketmaster and Live Nation both got put on notice today after a court ruled that they had been acting as a monopoly. Now, the decision is poised to have some far-reaching effects.

The Mary Sue · Apr 17

Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster To Be Monopolists Over $1.72 Concert Ticket Price Increase

Punishing Live Nation and Ticketmaster for their success won't substantially lower primary ticket prices and will do nothing to address scalping.

Reason · Apr 17

US Live Nation and Ticketmaster verdict triggers calls for Australian investigation into ticketing rules

One insider estimates Australians pay A$10 in fees per ticket, with fans bearing the burden of monopolised music tour schedules and inflated artist values

The Guardian - AU · Apr 17

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What goes around comes around: Jury finds Live Nation guilty of working as an illegal monopoly to dominate the live music market, and I’m thrilled for the future of ticket prices at gigs

A US jury finds that Live Nation has been running an illegal monopoly to assume dominance over the live events market.

TechRadar · Apr 16

Every Overpriced Concert Ticket You Ever Bought Just Got Validated by a Federal Jury — Live Nation Ruled an Illegal Monopoly

A federal jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly, marking a significant antitrust verdict in American music history. The decision may lead to a breakup.

International Business Times UK · Apr 16

'Jury's Verdict Is Not the Last Word': Live Nation Reacts to Monopoly Trial Loss

A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly, overcharging customers. The verdict may lead to penalties, including a potential breakup of the companies.

International Business Times UK · Apr 16

Live Nation and Ticketmaster had monopoly over big venues, US jury finds

Verdict in states’ case says concert giant stifled competition in ticketing industry, raising pressure for changes

The Guardian - US · Apr 15

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Live Nation and Ticketmaster found to be an illegal monopoly by jury in antitrust trial

Live Nation executive Benjamin Baker apologized on the stand for internal messages between colleagues calling customers ‘so stupid’ for paying the ticket prices

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Starbucks is now in the ChatGPT app store — here’s how to order drinks to match your mood and outfit

Starbucks launched a beta app inside ChatGPT that lets you use prompts to come up with drinks that connect to your current mood, pictures of your outfits and more.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 15

ChatGPT just added Ticketmaster — now you can find events and buy tickets without leaving the app

Ticketmaster is the latest app to become a part of the ChatGPT ecosystem—now users can prompt the chatbot to discover local events, purchase tickets, and more.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 10

Live Nation antitrust trial nears end as lawyer for 34 states labels the concerts giant a monopolist

A 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

The Independent UK · Apr 9

US senators rebuke Ticketmaster for raising fees after hidden charge crackdown: ‘Bait and switch’

Richard Blumenthal says Ticketmaster acts like it has ‘get-out-of-jail-free card’ as records show company upping fees to avoid losses

The Guardian - US · Apr 3

Ticketmaster under fire for sneaky workaround on ‘junk fee’ crackdown

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The Independent UK · Mar 26

Ticketmaster quietly adds new hidden charges to cover crackdown on ‘junk fees,’ report says

The company said it was abiding by rules introduced in 2025

The Independent UK · Mar 26

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The Guardian - US · Mar 26

Ticketmaster quietly raised other fees after US crackdown on hidden charges

Documents obtained by Guardian show company increased different fees to ‘offset revenue loss’ from FTC rule change

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, defending his company, takes star role at antitrust trial

Live Nation Entertainment's longtime chief executive is testifying at a New York antitrust trial, defending the dominant position his company has taken in the concert industry over the last two decades

The Guardian - US · Mar 17

Kid Rock decries settlement reached between Live Nation and Trump’s justice department

Close ally of president was set to testify at antitrust trial of Ticketmaster parent company later this month

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Antitrust trial against Live Nation and Ticketmaster continues with states leading the charge

The 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

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International Business Times · Mar 16

Live Nation Employee Admissions Could Undermine Company's Antitrust Defense

Internal Slack messages from a Live Nation employee may weaken the company's antitrust defense in the Ticketmaster trial.

The Independent UK · Mar 13

Live Nation, Ticketmaster trial to resume after 7 states join a Justice Department settlement

More 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

International Business Times UK · Mar 13

Ticketmaster Executives Mock Fans as 'Stupid' in Leaked Messages Boasting About 'Robbing Them Blind'

Internal Slack messages from Live Nation executives reveal controversial ticketing fee practices, fuelling legal challenges and scrutiny in the DOJ antitrust case.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

Viagogo to ‘double-down’ on UK in face of ticket resale crackdown

The ticket resale platform is hoping to gain traction with its ‘open distribution’ model it believes will benefit fans and event organisers alike.

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Live Nation employee mocks customers as 'so stupid' in internal messages released in court case

Newly 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

The Independent UK · Mar 12

Critics say Live Nation ticketing agreement won’t fix concert prices

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

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Judge urges states to settle Live Nation claims after US strikes deal but states say no chance

A 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

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