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Ticket Tussle: Meet the Players Battling for a Piece of the Ticketing Industry

Ticketmaster remains the most dominant force in ticketing, but anyone shopping for a new provider in the past 18 months knows the market is far from a one-horse race. What was once a straightforward decision based largely on technology has become a far more complex calculation. Factors to weigh include marketing strategy, branding and fan […]

LeBron James Says It’s ‘Always Love’ for Drake Even Though They’re in ‘Different Places Right Now’

Even as Drake and LeBron James’ once-strong bond has evolved over the past year and a half, the legendary basketball star is making it clear that he still has plenty of respect for the rapper. Related Kid Cudi Addresses ‘Extremely False’ Claims He Sabotaged Drake-Ye Album & Was Responsible for West’s Hospitalization Odell Beckham Jr. Responds […]

BLACKPINK’s JENNIE Drops Luxe ‘Midnight Ruby’ Stanley Collab With Collectible Charms: Shop It Here

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. BLACKPINK’s JENNIE drops her first tumbler collab with Stanley 1913. After recently teaming up with Beats for a limited-edition Ruby red […]

Kneecap, Faye Webster & 400 Other Artists Remove Their Catalogs From Israel: ‘No Music for Genocide’

Hundreds of artists have yanked their music from streaming services in Israel to protest the ongoing violence against Palestinian people, including Kneecap, Faye Webster and Japanese Breakfast. Related Massive Attack to Pull Music From Spotify in All Territories Billie Eilish, Finneas Join Cillian Murphy, Javier Bardem & More Stars in ‘Together for Palestine’ Video Madonna Calls […]

FTC Sues Live Nation, Ticketmaster for Allowing Ticket Brokers to Break Its Rules for Profit: ‘Directly Inflates Prices’

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC ) has filed a lengthy lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, seeking a permanent injunction against what it describes as years of “systemic unfair and deceptive practices.” Joined by seven state attorneys general and the Utah Division of Consumer Protection, the 84-page federal complaint filed in the Central District of […]

Ariana Grande Named Songwriter of the Year at 2025 SESAC L.A. Music Awards

Ariana Grande was named songwriter of the year at the 2025 SESAC L.A. Music Awards, which were held at the W Hotel in Hollywood on Wednesday (Sept. 17). This marks the fourth year the awards took place in Los Angeles. Related Ariana Grande’s ‘We Can’t Be Friends’ Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100 SESAC […]