The New York Times – Music:
The Fans First Act would require disclosures about fees and the location of tickets, strengthen a law banning bots and set stiff penalties for violations.
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Ticketmaster Pauses Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Sale in France
The New York Times – Music:
Fans trying to purchase tickets to six of the pop superstar’s concerts faced long queues and technical issues before the company said that a new on-sale time would be announced.
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Madonna Officially Postpones Celebration Tour
The New York Times – Music:
The pop superstar’s global outing spotlighting her decades of hits will begin in October in Europe. “My focus now is my health,” she wrote on social media.
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Madonna Hospitalized with Infection, Postpones Tour
The New York Times – Music:
The 64-year-old pop icon was hospitalized for several days and remains under medical care, her agent said. A new start date for her tour has not been announced.
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Live Nation and Other Ticket Giants Promise Transparency on Fees
The New York Times – Music:
Live Nation and SeatGeek said they would show customers the full cost of concerts, after the White House’s complaints that “junk fees” for tickets and hotel stays can mislead consumers.
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The Cure Says Ticketmaster Will Issue Refunds After Fee Complaints
The New York Times – Music:
The band said it wanted to make its North American tour “affordable for all,” but after tickets went on sale this week, fans said that fees had ratcheted up the price.
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How Far Are Beyoncé Fans Traveling for the Renaissance Tour?
The New York Times – Music:
Members of the BeyHive are going to extraordinary lengths — some of them trans-Atlantic — to ensure they don’t miss the superstar on her coming world tour.
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Senators Invoked Taylor Swift Lyrics During Ticketmaster Hearing
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Senators cosplayed as Swifties at the Judiciary Committee’s Ticketmaster hearing on Tuesday, quoting recent hits and deep cuts alike.
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Ticketmaster Cast as a Powerful ‘Monopoly’ at Senate Hearing
The New York Times – Music:
The Judiciary Committee, responding to the bungled sale of Taylor Swift concert tickets, heard the company apologize and its critics trace the problem to the industry’s lack of competition.