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.
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The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
Some Minnesota lawmakers want ticket resellers to face the music for charging exorbitant prices on the secondary market.
Regulators allege Ticketmaster used deceptive pricing and sales tactics, costing consumers billions of dollars.
New protections for ticket buyers, a minimum wage increase and a $25 co-pay cap for certain prescription drugs are among a slate of new laws effective on Jan. 1.
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
New rules will go into effect next year to help protect you the next time you buy concert or sports tickets.
Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday signed a ticket transparency bill aimed at protecting music fans when they buy tickets for shows.
The bill's author says she introduced it after the Ticketmaster meltdown for Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" tickets.
A bill that advanced in the Minnesota Legislature Tuesday aims to boost consumer protections for music and sports fans by setting new rules for companies that sell tickets.
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.
Many of Sunday's Grammy winners may be hitting the road this year for big tours. If we've learned anything recently from big concerts in the Twin Cities, getting tickets won't be easy.
Fans had dubbed the pending double release "Exorswift" on social media.
Consumer advocates are up in arms, and the concern is hardly limited to Swifties' experiences.
Customers claim vendor misled them into believing they'd scored tickets to see star-studded music event at Windsor Castle.
"Hey @Ticketmaster you better have your servers ready!!!" one person tweeted. "Don't screw this up," said another.
Lawmakers were just as upset with the ticket giant as fans were after it was nearly impossible for "Swifties" to get tickets including to her upcoming show at U.S. Bank Stadium, among other venues.
The head of Live Nation is publicly apologizing to Taylor Swift fans for a major ticketing fiasco that has now landed him front and center in a national investigation.
On Friday night, Ticketmaster issued an apology via Twitter to Swift's fans.
"I'm not going to make excuses for anyone," she said.
"There just has to be consequences for this type of behavior," Sen. Klobuchar told WCCO.
Taylor Swift tickets were supposed to go on sale for everyone Friday, but now that's not happening. As Caroline Cummings reports, fans are fired up – and it’s even got the attention of a powerful Minnesota politician.
Fans were disappointed on Tuesday when the presale for the tour was marred by technical difficulties.
Taylor Swift's big “Reputation” is creating a historic demand for concert tickets to her two shows next June at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Thousands of Taylor Swift fans are feeling frustrated today after trying to buy tickets to her upcoming tour.
