Secondary Ticket Market in UK Gets a Boost
By Alfred Branch, Jr. Ticket brokers in the UK can breathe a sign of relief today with the release of…
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U2 to Rock in 3-D
By Laurie A. Trotta “U2 3D,” a filmed version of Irish rock band U2’s global Vertigo tour that creators are…
Bob Mould Returns
By Jane Cohen and Bob Grossweiner Former Hüsker Dü and Sugar frontman Bob Mould, whose new 10-track album, “District Line”…
Justice to Headline Myspace Spring Tour
By Jane Cohen and Bob Grossweiner Grammy-nominated French electronic duo Justice has been tapped to headline the 17-date Spring 2008…
Barry Diller Wants to Keep Hands in Spun-Off Ticketmaster
By Alfred Branch, Jr. Barry Diller, CEO of IAC/InterActiveCorp, wants to remain an integral part of Ticketmaster, once the company…
Pols in Tennessee, Colorado Consider Ticket Legislation
By Alfred Branch, Jr. Government officials in Tennessee and Colorado, like sharks sensing blood in the water, are circling around…
Ticket Broker Licenses Considered in Indianapolis
By Brian Thompson An Indianapolis police officer and councilman is preparing legislation to require ticket brokers to obtain licenses as…
Hannah Montana: Parent Complains of Beer Served During Children’s Show
By Alfred Branch, Jr. There were no formal reports of overly intoxicated parents, but at least one parent is complaining…
Movie Studios Boast a Banner Year at the Box Office
By Laurie A. Trotta Hollywood studios boasted total box office receipts of a record-breaking $9.57 billion in 2007, up 4.2%…
Nicole Atkins & The Sea Sail On
By Bob Grossweiner and Jane Cohen Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins and her band, The Sea, will hit the road to…