Ticketmaster/Cablevision eyeing AEG Live?
Rumors were circulating through the ticket industry today, Feb. 27, that a partnership of Ticketmaster and Cablevision Systems, the major…
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Ticketmaster completes acquisition of TicketsNow
Despite widespread opposition to the deal from brokers, Ticketmaster today announced it had completed its purchase of the nation’s number-two…
La. to prohibit tickets as political gifts
The Louisiana State Legislature sent a series of bills to Gov. Bobby Jindal on Tuesday, Feb. 26, that would change…
It’s Wicked easy being green
The lovely, lime-skinned ladies of the hit musical Wicked will be seeing lots of green as the production (in its…
StubHub: Patriots actions “regrettable”
As it continues its legal tussle with the New England Patriots over the resale of Pats tickets, StubHub has issued…
Hollywood celebrates 80th Oscar ceremony
For the first time since 1964, the four key Academy Awards for acting went to performers from across the Atlantic,…
Elvis-themed cruise set to sail
Music-themed cruises, whether dedicated to jazz, blues or rock, have been growing in popularity in recent years, so it comes…
Vantage Point captures box office
The political thriller “Vantage Point” took the top spot at the movie box office, for the weekend ended Feb. 24,…
Tenn. considers new ticketing legislation
Residents of Tennessee may soon have a new law in place that would help to prevent another Hannah Montana ticket…
Ticketmaster’s fee structure questioned
In separate instances on either side of the Atlantic Ocean, primary ticketing giant Ticketmaster has found its fee structure questioned…