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Washington, DC, sues StubHub, saying the resale platform inflates ticket prices with deceptive fees
Read full article: Washington, DC, sues StubHub, saying the resale platform inflates ticket prices with deceptive feesThe ticket resale company StubHub is defending its pricing practices from a lawsuit filed by the attorney general for Washington, D.
Government sues Ticketmaster owner and asks court to break up company's monopoly on live events
Read full article: Government sues Ticketmaster owner and asks court to break up company's monopoly on live eventsThe Justice Department has sued Ticketmaster and its parent company, accusing them of running an illegal monopoly over live events in America.
Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
Read full article: Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyersPeople buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Tim Walz.
Ticketmaster halts Taylor Swift ticket sales in France, cites issue with third-party provider
Read full article: Ticketmaster halts Taylor Swift ticket sales in France, cites issue with third-party providerTicketmaster abruptly postponed ticket sales for six of Taylor Swift's upcoming shows in France on Tuesday.
After ticket flap, Springsteen's fan magazine shutting down
Read full article: After ticket flap, Springsteen's fan magazine shutting downA fan publication devoted to Bruce Springsteen says it is shutting down after 43 years, with its publisher saying he's been disillusioned by the talk about ticket prices for their hero's current tour.
Blake Shelton announces drive-in concert at theaters across Central Florida
Read full article: Blake Shelton announces drive-in concert at theaters across Central FloridaBlake Shelton is coming to drive-ins across Central FloridaThe country superstar will host a drive-in concert July 25 at over 300 locations across the United States. The locations hosting the concert across Central Florida are as follows: Epic Theater Mt. Dora, Epic Theatres Clermont, Epic Theatres West Volusia and Ocala Drive-In Theatre. Presented by Encore Live, the concert will be pre-taped and feature Shelton’s longtime girlfriend, Gwen Stefani and fellow country star, Trace Adkins. Drive-in concerts have been popping up in the wake of the pandemic.
Ticketmaster refund policy re-wording sparks outrage on social media
Read full article: Ticketmaster refund policy re-wording sparks outrage on social mediaIt follows what USA Today reports as an online change in the wording of the company’s refund policy amid a wave of coronavirus-related event cancelations and postponements. It showed the previous wording, which stated that refunds quote "are available if your event is postponed, rescheduled or canceled." The wording has been changed to state that refunds quote "are available if your event is canceled." Ticketmaster said in a statement to USA Today that they merely changed the wording, but that the policy on postponed events has remained consistent. However, Ticketmaster's explanation wasn't enough to prevent angry customers from venting on social media.