Mastodawn

Michael Rapino takes the stand as states challenge Live Nation’s power in a major antitrust trial. Full breakdown now at Direct Input.

#LiveNation #Ticketmaster #Antitrust #MusicIndustry #DirectInput

https://dimusicmag.wordpress.com/2026/03/24/live-nation-antitrust-trial-michael-rapino-testimony/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Inside the Live Nation Antitrust Showdown

Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino defended the company in a high‑profile antitrust trial after more than 30 states accused the concert giant of using exclusive contracts and integrated business practi…

Direct Input Music Magazine

CBC Ottawa Mar 23

New music venue in downtown Ottawa to open in August
The new History Ottawa music venue on Rideau Street will open in August, according to entertainment giant Live Nation, which also revealed the first round of concerts to take place there.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/history-ottawa-live-nation-music-venue-opening-concerts-9.7138669?cmp=rss

Billboard Mar 20

Live Nation Trial Week 2 Recap: Michael Rapino and Those ‘Robbing Them Blind’ Slack Messages

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.billboard.com/pro/live-nation-doj-trial-week-2-recap-michael-rapino-slack/

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Ryan2one3 Mar 20

@cbcnews @canada-cbcnews until #LiveNation gives him a call on his personal phone.

#ontario

aburtch Mar 20

Great episode of “Organized Money” on the #LiveNation / #Ticketmaster trial, bogus settlement, and what’s next as the states step up.

https://pca.st/episode/451d66c6-fb43-4d7d-88eb-4475da02bbb2

#monopoly

Robbing Them Blind, Baby: The Live Nation Case

In a shocking turn of events, the federal government settled their longstanding anti-trust action against Live Nation after a week of in-court proceedings. This process was described as…

Rolling Stone Mar 19

Live Nation CEO Grilled on ‘Outrageous’ Fees and ‘Robbing’ Fans ‘Blind’

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/live-nation-ceo-michael-rapino-testifies-antitrust-trial-1235534454/

Deadline Mar 19

States Make A Statement: Big Media Mergers Face Scrutiny Of AGs, But Whether Deals Can Be Stopped Is Another Question
#News #Politics #ElectionLine #LiveNation #Nexstar #Paramount #RobBonta #Tegna #Tickermaster #Warnerbrosdiscovery

https://deadline.com/2026/03/big-media-mergers-state-attorneys-general-1236750658/

States Make A Statement: Big Media Mergers Face Scrutiny Of AGs, But Whether Deals Can Be Stopped Is Another Question

State officials are looking to take up antitrust challenges against potentially massive media mergers if the federal government does not.

Deadline

The Hollywood Reporter Mar 19

Live Nation CEO Disavows Staffer’s Boast About “Robbing” Ticket Buyers, But Hasn’t Fired Employee
#Business #BusinessNews #LiveNation

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/live-nation-ceo-staffer-boast-robbing-ticket-buyers-1236541094/

Live Nation CEO Disavows Staffer’s Boast About “Robbing” Ticket Buyers, But Hasn’t Fired Employee

In court on Thursday, the exec said he was not aware of the employees' "robbing them blind, baby" remarks until last week, and added that he has not yet taken action.

The Hollywood Reporter

Billboard Mar 19

Linkin Park Smashes Record at Auckland’s Spark Arena

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.billboard.com/pro/linkin-park-smashes-record-auckland-spark-arena/