California assemblymember's bill would cap ticket reseller markups for some events

A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.

• Aug 7

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

Live Nation to open Ticketmaster to other sellers in U.S. antitrust deal

Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.

• Mar 9

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

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

Live Nation hit with antitrust lawsuit

The Justice Department on Thursday filed an antitrust lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, accusing the concert giant of running an illegal monopoly and driving up prices. The lawsuit, which seeks to break up Live Nation, also accuses it of retaliating against venues that work with rivals, and blocking venues from using other ticket outlets. Meg Oliver has details.

• May 23, 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

Live Nation's hidden ticket fees will no longer be hidden, company says

Concert giant promises more transparent pricing for consumers as the Biden administration cracks down on"junk" fees.

• Jun 15, 2023

'Swifties' sue Ticketmaster in federal court after Taylor Swift concert ticket debacle

Taylor Swift fans who were shut out of her "Eras" tour during a botched presale event have made a federal case out of it, taking Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation to court. Danya Bacchus reports.

• Mar 27, 2023

Taylor Swift fans, and Congress, take on Ticketmaster

Disappointed Swifties have filed a lawsuit against the ticket seller and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, who control 70% of the market, while Congress and the Justice Dept. are looking into their business.

• Feb 5, 2023