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A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its ticketing arm Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws, siding with New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 33 other attorneys general in a closely watched case over competition in the live entertainment industry. The verdict followed a five-week trial in…
Chris Brown and Usher on Wednesday announced dates for “The R&B Tour,” a 2026 co-headlining stadium run across North America, marking a joint effort by two of the genre’s most recognized hitmakers. The 33-date tour, produced by Live Nation, is set to begin June 26 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver and conclude…
Bruno Mars opened his long-awaited “The Romantic Tour” on Friday night with a sold-out performance at Allegiant Stadium, marking his first full headline tour in nearly a decade. The 16-time GRAMMY winner delivered a set that spanned his catalog while introducing material from his new album, The Romantic, released Feb. 27 via Atlantic Records. The…
Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group The Roots and Live Nation Urban announced the 2026 installment of Roots Picnic, a two-day festival set for May 30-31 at the Belmont Plateau. Presale tickets are available. General ticket sales begin March 17 at 10 a.m. Eastern. The May 30 lineup features Jay-Z headlining, marking his first performance with The…
New York Attorney General Letitia James said Monday she will continue a multistate lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and its ticketing arm Ticketmaster, rejecting a settlement announced by the U.S. Department of Justice. James said the federal deal does not address claims that Live Nation holds a monopoly in the live entertainment market. “For years,…
GRAMMY Award–winning rapper Cardi B launched her highly anticipated first headline arena tour last week, selling out venues across the country and marking a milestone in her career. The Little Miss Drama Tour opened February 11 at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert and quickly moved to a sold-out performance at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas….
GRAMMY-nominated R&B artist Ari Lennox will tour North America in 2026 in support of her third studio album, Vacancy. The 31-city run is produced by Live Nation and begins April 12 at WAMU Theater in Seattle. The tour concludes June 6 at Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre in Charlotte, North Carolina. The tour includes stops in…
GRAMMY Award-winning hitmaker NE-YO and GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist Akon have announced their co-headlining “Nights Like This” global tour, produced by Live Nation. The 57-city run begins Friday, April 24, at the 3Arena in Dublin and will travel across Europe, the United Kingdom, North America, and Canada. Stops include London, Paris, Atlanta, Houston, and…