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The FTC’s Taylor Swift Tickets Lawsuit Ignores the Real Culprit
Ticketmaster’s near-monopoly has been a cause for concern within the industry for years…
Taylor Swift fans targeted in tickets scam weeks before Australian Eras tour
Scammers are taking control of social media profiles to sell fake Taylor Swift tickets for her upcoming Australian tour by hacking accounts and then targeting the account’s list of friends…
Beware Of Scam Olympics Ticket Websites, Fans Warned
As the Paris Summer Olympics approach, fans are being advised to keep a careful eye out for scams targeting their cash and their data...
When Consumer Advocates, Anti-Fraud Experts, and Fan Groups Agree: Price Caps Are the Wrong Play in Live Event Ticketing
In the contentious world of live event ticketing, it’s rare to see such a broad coalition in agreement…
Live Nation Asks The Trump Administration To Cap Ticket Resale Prices
We all know what a nightmare it is to try to buy concert tickets these days. From presale codes and “verified fan” programs to having to wait in a queue for hours, only to find that the only tickets available are outrageously expensive…
How Live Nation quietly takes your money at every possible opportunity
The next time you’re at a concert venue or music festival owned or run by Live Nation, take a look at a concession-stand menu…
Who is behind the great rock’n’roll ripoff? How Ticketmaster swallowed the live entertainment scene
From grassroots gigs to stadium shows, there’s no escaping the ticketing giant, making billions from hiking up prices (and whacking on fees)…
How Live Nation Became the Most Powerful Company in the Concert Business
Live Nation's “flywheel” business model fueled its rise to become the most powerful company in live music. But that strategy could become its downfall after the Department of Justice sued the company over its dominance…