Tim Leiweke resigns as OVG CEO after federal indictment; OVG360’s Granger takes over as chief executive
Tim Leiweke has resigned as chief executive of Oak View Group (OVG) just hours after the U.S. Department of Justice indicted…
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Oak View Group CEO Tim Leiweke Indicted in Alleged Bid-Rigging Scheme for University of Texas’ Moody Center
Oak View Group (OVG) co-founder and chief executive Tim Leiweke has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges…
Festivals Group Calls for Live Nation Monopoly Investigation in UK
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) is urging the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to open a formal probe…
Ohio bill proposes ban on lawmakers taking free tickets
State Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan plans to file legislation that would prohibit members of the Ohio General Assembly from accepting…
CMA Threatens Ticketmaster With Lawsuit Over Oasis Tour Ticket Sales Deception
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) says it is “preparing to litigate” against Ticketmaster after failing to reach agreement…
Bob Vylan, Kneecap Face Criminal Investigations for Pro-Palestine Sets at Glastonbury Fest
English punk-rap duo Bob Vylan and Irish rap trio Kneecap are currently facing criminal investigations over their controversial sets at…
Kanye West Banned from Australia Over Latest Controversial Song
Controversial rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, has officially been banned from entering Australia. According to the BBC, Australia’s…
Ticketmaster, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats sued over “forced platform” ticketing
A Louisiana concert-goer has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster, SeatGeek and Vivid Seats of steering customers into Ticketmaster’s…
“Partisan Political Prank” at Kennedy Center sparks fury from Trump Ally, LN Board Member Richard Grenell
Kennedy Center head Richard Grenell lashed out on social media after five Democratic senators staged an invite-only Pride-month concert inside…
StubHub warns it may quit U.K. market if resale price cap is adopted
StubHub International says it will shut down operations in the United Kingdom if government plans to cap ticket‑resale prices become…