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Live Nation Verdict: Music Industry Reactions
Following the verdict in the Live Nation case on Wednesday (April 15), in which a jury found that Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws, various stakeholders representing venues, artists, consumers and more began weighing in on the historic verdict, which delivered a major victory for the states that brought the case […] More
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Live Nation Operated as Monopoly, Jury Finds
Live Nation has been found liable in its blockbuster antitrust trial, a remarkable verdict that has the potential to completely reshape the live-entertainment industry, per The New York Times. The jury deliberated for four days before deciding that the company operated as a monopoly that broke antitrust laws. The more than 30 states suing Live […] More
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Live Nation Reacts After Loss In Monopoly Trial: “Not The Last Word”
Live Nation ain’t turning the other cheek to a stinging jury verdict today that labeled the Ticketmaster-owning concert and talent promoter a monopoly. “The jury’s verdict is not the last word on this matter,” the company declared hours after federal jurors in NYC decided Live Nation jacked up fees and worked to stamp out competition. […] More
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Live Nation Is An Illegal Monopoly, Jury Decides; CA AG Calls Verdict “Historic & Resounding Victory For Artists, Fans”
With an encore sure to include appeals, calls to sell off Ticketmaster and more, Live Nation today was deemed an illegal monopoly by a federal jury in New York City. In a case brought to court by California and dozens of other states for a five-week trial, the Michael Rapino-run promoter and events corporation saw […] More
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Fox Nation To Debut Sean Hannity-Hosted Special ‘Radicalized’
Fox Nation is debuting a Sean Hannity-hosted special Radicalized on Wednesday, a project that explores online radicalization and digital subcultures. The special will look into the stories of Luigi Mangione, who faces trial in the killing of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson; Tyler Robinson, accused to assassinating Charlie Kirk; and Robin Westman, accused of a […] More
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Live Nation Verdict Watch, Taylor Swift Lawsuit & More Music Law News
THE BIG STORY: After five weeks of trial in a Manhattan federal courtroom, the blockbuster antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation finally went to the jury, which must now wade through the massive case to decide if the concert giant broke the law. At closing arguments on Thursday (April 9), an attorney for dozens of states […] More
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Afrika Bambaataa Dies: Hip-Hop Pioneer, Founder Of The Universal Zulu Nation Was 67
Afrika Bambaataa, one of the progenitors of hip-hop whose breakthrough track “Planet Rock” helped define electro-funk and influence generations of artists, has died according to friend and fellow member of the Zulu Nation, Mick Benzo. He was 67. “Two days ago, I spoke with Afrika Bambaataa and found him in high spirits,” wrote Benzo in […] More
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Roc Nation Insurer Says It Won’t Pay For CEO’s Lawsuit With Daughter
Roc Nation’s insurance company says it doesn’t need to pay for CEO Desiree Perez’s ongoing lawsuit with her daughter because it’s a strictly personal matter — and it’s suing her to prove it. In a lawsuit filed Friday (April 7), New York Marine and General Insurance Co. asked a federal judge to rule that it […] More
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Jack Black and Jack White Perform ‘Seven Nation Army’
Jack Black and Jack White teamed up for a surprise performance of “Seven Nation Army” during the latest episode of Saturday Night Live, delivering a collaborative moment that leaned into the show’s rare double-booking of the two artists. The crossover occurred during Black’s monologue, which marked his induction into the show’s Five-Timers Club — an […] More
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‘SNL UK’ Cold Open: George Fouracres’ Keir Starmer Calls On Olivia Colman & Peppa Pig To Inspire Nation
Saturday Night Live UK cold opened with the British prime minister calling on some friends to deliver a stirring address to the nation. George Fouracres’s Keir Starmer took to the lectern, flanked by the Union Jack flag, but admitted he’s “not inspiring” as a leader. Reflecting on war in the Middle East entering its second […] More
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Where to Buy the Aviator Nation Final Four 2026 Hoodies, Tees Online
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Finding sports merch you actually want to wear has always been a bit of a gamble. Too often it’s either shapeless and oversized in all the wrong ways, or made from that stiff, […] More
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Live Nation Trial Recap: OVG CEO, ‘Competitive’
The third week of Live Nation’s antitrust trial featured testimony from the new CEO of Oak View Group (OVG) about the company’s controversial client-steering arrangement with Ticketmaster, while Live Nation’s first defense witness said there are “lots of promoter options” for top touring acts. You’re reading Billboard’s weekly Live Nation trial recap, a weekly one-sheet […] More
