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Web lottery for Jackson memorial tickets
Fri, Jul 3rd 2009 3:00 pm EST
Michael Jackson's family has made 17,500 seats available for his memorial service on Tuesday at the Staples Center. Tickets will be issued via a lottery on the Staples Center Web site. Winners will be notified on Sunday.
Van Morrison, Lee Ann Womack and more: Daily tour recap
Thu, Jul 2nd 2009 6:05 pm EST
By Allison Reitz
More Michael Jackson updates and Daughtry's tour plans are in the mix for the daily tour recap on July 2, as compiled by TicketNews.
The King of Pop is still dominating entertainment headlines -- both in terms of his final days and what comes next for his former promoter and fans. AEG Live president Randy Phillips gave an interview in London about potential Michael Jackson tribute concert plans. Meanwhile, the public is getting a closer look at the performer's last days in the form of concert rehearsal videos, taken just days before Jackson's death. Full Story...
AEG Live's Randy Phillips talks exclusively to Ray Waddell of Billboard about Michael Jackson
Thu, Jul 2nd 2009 5:00 pm EST
In an exclusive interview with Ray Waddell of Billboard, AEG Live CEO said that while the fallout from Michael Jackson's death presents one of the biggest legal and financial challenges in concert history, the subsequent cancellation of the shows the company was to produce will not bankrupt it. Full Story...
Michael Jackson rehearsal unveiled in new video clip
Thu, Jul 2nd 2009 5:01 pm EST
By Allison Reitz
In a brief video, an exclusive release from media outlet CNN, Michael Jackson is seen rehearsing for his planned "This Is It" concert series just days before his untimely death on June 25. (See embedded video below.)
The footage, just over a minute-and-a-half long, shows Jackson performing the song "They Don't Care About Us" at the Staples Center on June 23. Full Story...
Olympia Entertainment opts out of Detroit venue lease
Thu, Jul 2nd 2009 4:40 pm EST
By Bob Grossweiner & Jane Cohen
Olympia Entertainment has notified the City of Detroit, MI, that it will not exercise its option to extend its lease for another 20 years on the Joe Louis Arena and Cobo Arena after it expires on June 30, 2010. Cobo Arena will return to the City of Detroit, which will help the venue to keep the North American Auto Show in Detroit.
Olympia, however, is interested in a new lease just for Joe Louis Arena and has been working with the City this past year on a new lease specifically for Joe Louis Arena. Both venues were covered under the current lease, which would have automatically renewed for another 20 years if Olympia Entertainment did not notify the city of its decision by June 30, 2009. Full Story...
Live Nation is sued over fees and 'No Fee Wednesdays' at PNC Bank Arts Center in New Jersey
Thu, Jul 2nd 2009 4:12 pm EST
By Alfred Branch Jr.
Concert promotions giant Live Nation is being sued by a New Jersey resident who claims the company's parking and other fees at PNC Bank Arts Center, and Live Nation's recent marketing initiative "No Fee Wednesdays," are deceptive and unfair to consumers.
In the lawsuit filed on behalf of Michael Katz of Freehold, NJ, who is represented by the law firm Galex Wolf, LLC, it claims that Live Nation's $6-$12 per ticket parking fee, which is charged whether a person walks or drives to a show at the venue, is "arbitrary and unfair." In addition, the lawsuit also challenges the charging of a "charity fee" of as much as $1.25, even though the charity is not named. Full Story...
Alice in Chains tour charts September dates ahead of new album release
Thu, Jul 2nd 2009 3:12 pm EST
By Allison Reitz
Grunge metal group Alice in Chains is hitting the pavement later this year in preparation for its first new album release in more than a decade. The band launches its one-month venture on September 4 at 9:30 Club in Washington, DC.
Just eleven dates have been confirmed so far for the outing, which concludes September 28 at The Fillmore in San Francisco, CA. Other performances include a September 9 show at the Fillmore at Irving Plaza in New York, NY, a September 19 gig at the House of Blues in Chicago, IL, and a September 26 event at Roseland Theater in Portland, OR. Full Story...
Daughtry tour hits the clubs for intimate August concerts
Thu, Jul 2nd 2009 2:12 pm EST
By Allison Reitz
Hot-shot hard rock crew Daughtry, fronted by former American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry, could probably fill arenas and pack amphitheatre lawns across the U.S. But this summer, the chart-dominating juggernaut will pay respect to its fans with a brief and intimate club tour.
The 13-city outing kicks off August 2 at the House of Blues in Lake Buena Vista, FL, and closes August 22 at Pure in Las Vegas, NV. Highlights on the three-week itinerary are an August 8 concert at Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL, an August 14 performance at Warehouse Live in Houston, TX, and an August 19 gig at the Music Box in Los Angeles, CA. Full Story...
Lil' Wayne and Sugarland tickets are on sale this week
Thu, Jul 2nd 2009 1:24 pm EST
By Jean Henegan
Tickets to catch upcoming concerts from Sugarland, as well as tickets for an upcoming show from Lil' Wayne, are on sale throughout the weekend ending July 6 as compiled by Ticket News.
This weekend’s onsales begins Friday with tickets to catch Sugarland live in concert. The popular country group will be performing two shows in Texas. Also among the onsales for Friday are tickets to see punk band DOA in their hometown of Vancouver, while British band the Arctic Monkeys has a show in Milwaukee on sale Friday morning as well. Finishing up Friday’s onsales are tickets to see rockers Motorhead in concert in Vancouver, Edmonton, and Calgary. Full Story...
Black Eyed Peas tour returns Down Under after four-year absence
Thu, Jul 2nd 2009 11:46 am EST
By Jane Cohen & Bob Grossweiner
For the first time since 2005, hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas are making a return visit to Australia and New Zealand with their The E.N.D. World Tour in October.
The quartet -- apl.de.ap, Fergie, Taboo and will.i.am -- will perform in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Auckland from October 1-13, supporting their album "The E.N.D," which debuted at No. 1 in Australia and No. 2 in New Zealand, and has become the group's first U.S. album chart topper. Full Story...
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