Judge Likely To Put Off Live Nation-Ticketmaster "Breakup" Decision Til 2027

+ The Term 'Scalping' Is Rooted in the Railroads, Not Native American Culture

The Term 'Scalping' Is Rooted in the Railroads, Not Native American Culture

The ticket resale industry wants to retire the word “scalper,” arguing it carries offensive ties to Native American history. But the actual origins of the phrase trace back not to racial slurs, but to 19th century railroad speculation — and more than 150 years of public anger over ticket markups.

Judge Likely To Put Off Live Nation-Ticketmaster "Breakup" Decision Til 2027

“We’ve come 90% of the way -- the only outstanding question is when the discovery will actually kick off,” judge explained at a Thursday hearing

Shut up about Blue Dot Fever already

Jay-Z’s Comeback Faces a Modern Reality Check

ROSTR, A2IM Partnership Brings Independent Labels Into the Data Spotlight

New integration adds 400+ indie labels and tens of thousands of data points to ROSTR, expanding visibility, discovery tools, and real-time signings across the independent music sector

Venues on Alert: New Guidance Urges Concert Industry to Prepare for ICE as Fear Reshapes Live Events

As immigration enforcement fears ripple through the live music industry, a new guide from the Western States Center lays out how venues can prepare, respond, and protect their communities.

New Podcast Episode Available Now

Live Nation & Ticketmaster Breakup? Dave and Mike Talk About Antitrust Penalties Phase + California Lawmakers Weigh Ticket Resale Cap Crackdown (Ep16)

California Bill Could Be the Death Knell for Scalping

+ The antitrust case against Live Nation Entertainment is entering a pivotal new phase, with the DOJ, states and the company now locked in a consequential dispute over antitrust remedies

California's "Fans First Act" Takes Aim at Ticket Scalping

AB 1720 would cap resale ticket prices at 10% above face value. Supporters say it's long overdue. Opponents say it hands Ticketmaster a gift.

Live Nation Antitrust Case Enters Crucial Phase as Fight Over Timing of Remedies Takes Center Stage

Clash over sequencing could determine how far regulators can go—and how quickly—in reshaping the live entertainment giant

Drake's Iceman Rollout is the Most Creative Move in HipHop Right Now

+ Alcohol-free music festivals like Music on the Mountain are reshaping live music culture and revenue models. Here’s how sobriety is influencing concerts, fans, and the future of festivals

Drake is playing chess with the Iceman rollout — and most artists aren't even at the board

Two years of silence, a controlled explosion, and an ice block hiding a release date in the middle of Toronto. Say what you want about Drake — the man knows how to run a campaign.

Canadian Promoter Says Live Nation Unfairly Took His JoBro Date 🚨

PLUS: Judge rips Live Nation lawyer in first post verdict ruling.

AEG Fights Sanctions Threat in Live Nation Antitrust Trial

The rival promoter is urging a federal judge to reject potential sanctions over its handling of a key witness’s employment records.

Judge Rebuffs Live Nation's Bid to Fast-Track Damages Challenge, Scolds Lawyers for Tone

A federal judge denied Ticketmaster's parent company's emergency request to immediately vacate the jury's damages verdict — and took the opportunity to call out defense counsel for uncivil rhetoric.

Canadian Promoter Says Live Nation Took Over Jonas Brothers Date

Jim Cressman said the global concert promoter pushed him out of a Moncton stadium show

Live Nation Just Lost the Battle It Always Knew Was Coming 🏟️

Now that the jury has delivered it's verdict, its time for Live Nation to quickly pivot into next act

Bieberchella Becomes Fraudapalooza Thanks To Stubhub Inventory Problems

Wristband cancellations create a tailspin effect at this year's festival

Live Nation Just Lost the Battle It Always Knew Was Coming: 5 Take Aways From the Case

Live Nation Issues Statement Following Jury Losses

Live Nation Found Liable on Antitrust Charges