Blumenthal introduces bill after Taylor Swift-Ticketmaster fiasco
In January, senators grilled Ticketmaster and its parent company after the website crashed during a pre-sale event for Swift's tour.
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In January, senators grilled Ticketmaster and its parent company after the website crashed during a pre-sale event for Swift's tour.
Beyoncé and Adele will once again contend for top honors, while Lizzo and Harry Styles return and Bad Bunny makes history.
Federal regulators are looking into the ticket seller after thousands of Swift fans were unable to buy concert tickets.
It happened after she responded to a Facebook post from someone who claimed to be selling concert tickets.
Police in Warren County, New Jersey, are warning Taylor Swift fans after a woman lost nearly $2,000 in a ticket scam.
On Friday night, Ticketmaster issued an apology via Twitter to Swift's fans.
There's anger and even calls for a Congressional investigation after the planned sale of tickets for her new tour went off the rails. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
The tickets were to go on sale Friday.
Ticketmaster abruptly canceled Friday's sale because of high demand earlier in the week. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Fans were disappointed on Tuesday when the presale for the tour was marred by technical difficulties.
Ticketmaster said online sales were called off because of extraordinarily high demand and lack of inventory.
Fans who tried to buy presale tickets for her tour ran into technical issues and long virtual lines.
Ticketmaster faces a heap of criticism from Taylor Swift fans who tried to buy presale tickets for her tour Tuesday. Many faced technical issues, long virtual lines and, now, sky-high resale prices. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports how their frustration is spilling over into the halls of Congress.
Among the winners, Video of the Year went to Swift for her version of "All Too Well."
Fans packed the Prudential Center to see the likes of Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, and Nicki Minaj, among others. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the story.
Swift, 32, has had prior issues with alleged stalkers.
Eleven-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift has a title -- Doctor of Fine Arts. She received the honorary degree from NYU on Wednesday morning.
Taylor Swift got an honorary doctorate and delivered the commencement address to the graduates of NYU's class of 2022 at Yankee Stadium.
Swift received the degree while giving the commencement address to the class of 2022
Pop superstar to be presented with an honorary doctorate in fine arts prior to speech at Yankee Stadium.
NYU said Swift will speak to graduates at Yankee Stadium after being presented with an honorary doctorate in fine arts.
Sources tell CBS2 it's not the first time Johnson has tried to break in to her home. He was previously arrested for stalking in 2019.
CBS2's Reena Roy has today's roundup of stories making people smile on social media.
Prosecutors say Richard Joseph McEwan was arrested Tuesday. He's accused of causing more than $20,000 of damage to the golf course by doing "donuts" on it.
Richard Joseph McEwan of Milford, New Jersey was arrested Friday. The 26-year-old is accused of breaking into Swift's beachfront mansion in Rhode Island.
NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius, who died in Kuwait over the weekend on deployment for Operation Epic Fury, was honored with a dignified transfer.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Jurors in Manhattan federal court reached a verdict Monday after weeks of testimony in the sex trafficking trial of brothers Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander.
Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius, who died in Kuwait over the weekend on deployment for Operation Epic Fury, was honored with a dignified transfer.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
New York City Police are looking for the man accused of pushing two men onto the subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
Two IEDs were thrown during protests outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, Gracie Mansion, on Saturday, the NYPD said.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
Middle Country Road in Suffolk County will be getting major improvements, as a portion of it has been on a list of New York's ten deadliest roads for years.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Two IEDs were thrown during protests outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, Gracie Mansion, on Saturday, the NYPD said.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
Minkah Fitzpatrick is coming to the New York Jets and will fill a major need for Aaron Glenn's defense.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday.
Luka Doncic had 35 points and eight rebounds, Austin Reaves added 25 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame LeBron James' injury absence to grind out a 110-97 victory over the New York Knicks.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Valley Stream firefighters said two women were found unconscious at the home on Henrietta Street.
A fight in Downtown Brooklyn with an innocent woman getting shot in the leg.
St. Patrick's Cathedral hosted a service celebrating the life of Willie Colón, the Bronx-born band leader who became a world-renowned superstar of salsa. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A New York City jury found the three men guilty on all charges after 11 women testified they were sexually assaulted.
This year will mark Playland's 98th season and the reopening of the famous Dragon Coaster.
