The New York Times – Music:
Michael Rapino, the chief executive of the live entertainment colossus, fought back against accusations his company unfairly dominates the music industry.
Category: Barclays Center (Brooklyn, NY)
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Former Barclays Center Executive Says Live Nation Threatened to Pull Tours
The New York Times – Music:
The Justice Department had John Abbamondi testify at an antitrust trial to support its case that Live Nation has acted as a monopoly, an accusation the company denies.
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Madonna’s Celebration Tour, an Experiment in Looking Back
The New York Times – Music:
Her Celebration Tour is the pop superstar’s first retrospective, one which thematically explores her past and perhaps offers a glimpse of how she will chart her future.
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How Ellie the Elephant, NY Liberty’s Twerking Mascot, Electrifies Barclays Center
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Ellie the Elephant, the mascot for the New York Liberty, has become a star as the team has played its way into the W.N.B.A. finals.
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Barclays Center Drops SeatGeek and Returns to Ticketmaster
The New York Times – Music:
The Brooklyn venue replaced Ticketmaster, the industry leader, in 2021 in favor of SeatGeek, a competitor. It is not clear why it changed direction again.
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All the Pieces Seemed to Align for the Liberty Except One: Winning.
The New York Times – Sports:
Despite a more stable home at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, a new coach and stars in place, the team has struggled with injuries and gaining traction in the competitive New York sports market.