Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolized big concert venues, jury rules

The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.

• Apr 16

Michigan Gov. Whitmer signs "Taylor Swift" bills targeting ticket bots

The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.

• Dec 23, 2025

FTC accuses Live Nation, Ticketmaster of illegally reselling tickets

Regulators allege Ticketmaster used deceptive pricing and sales tactics, costing consumers billions of dollars.

• Sep 19, 2025

Michigan House committee approves "Taylor Swift" bills to crack down on ticket bots

A Michigan House committee approved a bipartisan plan to crack down on automated ticket bots, like the ones that snagged all the tickets for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and drove up ticket prices for fans.

• Jun 19, 2024

What to know about the purported theft of Ticketmaster customer data

A notorious cybercriminal group claims to have stolen personal data for 560 million Ticketmaster users. Here's what to know.

• May 30, 2024

Hacking group claims Ticketmaster breach yielding data of 560 million customers

Hacking group ShinyHunters claims it breached events giant Ticketmaster and stolen the details of 560 million customers.

• May 30, 2024

Feds sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster for monopolizing concert industry

The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.

• May 23, 2024

Michigan joins antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Thursday that she has joined a federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster.

• May 23, 2024

Frustrated Taylor Swift fans battle ticket bots and Ticketmaster

In the wake of Taylor Swift ticketing problems, U.S. lawmakers say they'd support new limits on how much money can be made off ticket resales.

• Feb 9, 2024

Taylor Swift ticket buying difficulties sparked outrage, but few reforms

Consumer advocates are up in arms, and the concern is hardly limited to Swifties' experiences.

• Sep 1, 2023

Here's a list of tickets that go on sale this Friday for events in Metro Detroit

This Friday, Michiganders can get tickets to see various shows, including tickets for Niall Horan's 2024 tour. Next week, tickets for the Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin and Pitbull "The Trilogy Tour" show at Little Caesars Arena will go on sale.

• Jun 1, 2023

The Cure's Robert Smith "sickened" by Ticketmaster fees

Fans of the British band complain that the event company's charges exceed the face value of concert tickets.

• Mar 16, 2023

Senators grill Live Nation over Taylor Swift fiasco

Federal regulators are looking into the ticket seller after thousands of Swift fans were unable to buy concert tickets.

• Jan 24, 2023

Taylor Swift angry for fans in Ticketmaster meltdown

The "Anti-Hero" singer released her first statement on Ticketmaster fiasco for her upcoming "Eras" tour.

• Nov 18, 2022

Ticketmaster cancels general public sale of Taylor Swift tour tickets

Fans were disappointed on Tuesday when the presale for the tour was marred by technical difficulties.

• Nov 17, 2022