The Latest Breaking News from Ticketmaster

Live Nation just got declared a monopoly by a jury

A federal jury verdict declared that Ticketmaster, owned by Live Nation, has been engaged in monopolistic practices. Social media has been celebrating the verdict, with many speculating a drastic drop in concert ticket prices.

The Mary Sue · Apr 20

Live Nation Entertainment’s Quarterly Earnings Preview: What You Need to Know

Live Nation Entertainment is poised to report its FY2026 first-quarter earnings in the coming weeks, and analysts are forecasting a narrowing of losses.

Barchart · Apr 19

Ticketmaster’s Monopoly Case Has Serious Consequences

Ticketmaster and Live Nation both got put on notice today after a court ruled that they had been acting as a monopoly. Now, the decision is poised to have some far-reaching effects.

The Mary Sue · Apr 17

'Jury's Verdict Is Not the Last Word': Live Nation Reacts to Monopoly Trial Loss

A jury ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated as an illegal monopoly, overcharging customers. The verdict may lead to penalties, including a potential breakup of the companies.

International Business Times UK · Apr 16

Live Nation and Ticketmaster had monopoly over big venues, US jury finds

Verdict in states’ case says concert giant stifled competition in ticketing industry, raising pressure for changes

The Guardian - US · Apr 15

Live Nation and Ticketmaster found to be an illegal monopoly by jury in antitrust trial

Live Nation executive Benjamin Baker apologized on the stand for internal messages between colleagues calling customers ‘so stupid’ for paying the ticket prices

The Independent UK · Apr 15

Starbucks is now in the ChatGPT app store — here’s how to order drinks to match your mood and outfit

Starbucks launched a beta app inside ChatGPT that lets you use prompts to come up with drinks that connect to your current mood, pictures of your outfits and more.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 15

ChatGPT just added Ticketmaster — now you can find events and buy tickets without leaving the app

Ticketmaster is the latest app to become a part of the ChatGPT ecosystem—now users can prompt the chatbot to discover local events, purchase tickets, and more.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 10

Live Nation antitrust trial nears end as lawyer for 34 states labels the concerts giant a monopolist

A lawyer for states suing Live Nation Entertainment has tried to convince a jury during an antitrust trial's closing arguments that the company and its ticketing arm, Ticketmaster, are monopolizing the industry and driving up concert prices

The Independent UK · Apr 9

US senators rebuke Ticketmaster for raising fees after hidden charge crackdown: ‘Bait and switch’

Richard Blumenthal says Ticketmaster acts like it has ‘get-out-of-jail-free card’ as records show company upping fees to avoid losses

The Guardian - US · Apr 3