The New York Times – Music:
Taylor Swift’s fans, fueled by Ticketmaster’s botched sales for her upcoming Eras Tour, kept close tabs on the Senate Judiciary Committee’s proceedings on Tuesday morning.
Category: Ticketmaster
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Live Nation President Says Bot Attack Led to Taylor Swift Ticket Chaos
The New York Times – Music:
The president and chief financial officer of Live Nation testified that the biggest problem it faced with the Taylor Swift tour was an onslaught of bots that crowded out fans and attacked Ticketmaster’s servers.
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Ticketmaster Under the Magnifying Glass
The New York Times – Music:
The concert giant has long been the target of consumer complaints and artists’ ire. Recent incidents involving Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny have renewed focus on problems in the live marketplace.
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Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster’s Parent Company
The New York Times – Music:
In a lawsuit filed on Friday in a California court, a group of 26 fans said Ticketmaster had engaged in anticompetitive conduct.
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Ticketmaster’s Parent Company Said to Face Justice Department Investigation
The New York Times – Music:
The inquiry predates the botched presale of Taylor Swift tickets this week and is said to focus on whether Live Nation has abused its power in the live music industry.
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Taylor Swift Calls Ticketmaster Woes ‘Excruciating’ in Statement to Fans
The New York Times – Music:
Following widespread issues with the sale of tickets to her upcoming Eras Tour, the singer wrote that she hopes “to provide more opportunities for us to all get together and sing these songs.”
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Ticketmaster Cancels Sale of Taylor Swift Tickets After Snags
The New York Times – Music:
After a presale for the pop star’s Eras Tour ended in chaos earlier this week, the ticket broker canceled its plans to sell tickets to the general public on Friday.