Madonna sued over late start time at her ‘Madame X’ shows
While not addressing the lawsuit directly, Madonna shared a video of herself saying, ”here's something you all need to understand, and that is, that a queen is never late.”
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Warsaw cancels Holocaust revisionist event; Live Nation issue statement
A Live Nation representative says, ”after voicing our concerns to the building’s landlord regarding the reprehensible and repugnant nature of this individual’s subject matter, this appearance has been cancelled.”
Live Nation buying out Superfly’s remaining stake in Bonnaroo
Live Nation bought a controlling stake in Bonnaroo back in 2015, and entered into a partnership with Superfly and AC Entertainmen, who co-founded the festival in 2002.
Live Nation’s $20 all-in ticket promotion to nearly 3000 shows starts today
Over 600 artists are participating, including Beck & Cage the Elephant, Elvis Costello & The Imposters and Blondie, Vampire Weekend, Mary J Blige and Nas, The Black Keys, Heart, The 1975, Coheed and Cambria and Mastodon, Flatbush Zombies and Joey Bada$$, and more.
Live Nation offering $20 all-in tickets to nearly 3000 shows this summer
Live Nation is once again offering $20 tickets (including service fees) to over 2000 shows happening this summer with what they call National Concert Week. There are over 600 artists participating, including: Beck & Cage the Elephant, Elvis Costello & The Imposters and Blondie, Vampire …
There are 2 Woodstock 50th events; unofficial one announced on original site
After years of rumors and promises from Woodstock festival co-creator Michael Lang, official details of a Woodstock 50th anniversary -- taking place on the original Woodstock site -- were finally announced after Christmas, but with one catch...
Live Nation gives statement on Made In America, stands by Jay-Z
”We have yet to hear a compelling or plausible explanation for why the festival cannot return to the site where it has successfully been housed for six years.”
Ticketmaster & Live Nation investigating replacing tickets with facial recognition
It was already reported earlier this year that Madison Square Garden has begun using facial recognition technology for security reasons. Now, it appears that Ticketmaster and Live Nation may want to use the tech for ticketing too...
Live Nation’s $20 ticket promotion underway (see what shows are near you)
The "National Concerts Week" promotion is happening now with hundreds of $20, all-in tickets to Live Nation shows across the country.
Bowery Ballroom + Mercury Lounge and Live Nation form Mercury East Presents
Earlier this year, NYC venues Bowery Ballroom and Mercury Lounge confirmed that they were parting ways with Bowery Presents (which was acquired by AEG), and we heard that Live Nation would be taking over the two Lower East Side venues. Today that news has been officially confirmed, as Bowery Ballroo…