Web lottery for Jackson memorial tickets
Michael Jackson’s family has made 17,500 seats available for his memorial service on Tuesday at the Staples Center. Tickets will be issued via a lottery on the Staples Center Web…
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AEG Live’s Randy Phillips talks exclusively to Ray Waddell of Billboard about Michael Jackson
In an exclusive interview with Ray Waddell of Billboard, AEG Live CEO said that while the fallout from Michael Jackson’s death presents one of the biggest legal and financial challenges…
Michael Jackson rehearsal unveiled in new video clip
In a brief video, an exclusive release from media outlet CNN, Michael Jackson is seen rehearsing for his planned “This Is It” concert series just days before his untimely death…
Olympia Entertainment opts out of Detroit venue lease
Olympia Entertainment has notified the City of Detroit, MI, that it will not exercise its option to extend its lease for another 20 years on the Joe Louis Arena and…
Live Nation is sued over fees and ‘No Fee Wednesdays’ at PNC Bank Arts Center in New Jersey
Concert promotions giant Live Nation is being sued by a New Jersey resident who claims the company’s parking and other fees at PNC Bank Arts Center, and Live Nation’s recent…
Michael Jackson funeral unofficially set for July 7
Although official confirmation has not been released, Roger Freidman of The Hollywood Reporter and Showbiz411.com is reporting that Michael Jackson’s funeral will be held July 7 at the Staples Center…
Tennessee Performing Arts Center ends relationship with Ticketmaster
Claiming the jump in online ticket sales permits it to better serve customers directly, the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) in Nashville has begun selling tickets on its own, ending…
AEG Live activates Michael Jackson ticket refund, angers fans with souvenir offer
When the refund program for Michael Jackson concert tickets went into effect today, July 1, concert promoter AEG Live released extra details for fans hoping to recoup the cost of…
Billboard’s Ray Waddell to open Ticket Summit 2009 Vegas
Ray Waddell, Billboard’s Executive Director of Content and Programming for Touring and Live Entertainment, is scheduled to present the welcome address at Ticket Summit 2009 Vegas, running from July 15-17…
U2 kicks off huge 360 Tour in front of 90,000 in Barcelona
Rock icons U2 launched their highly anticipated 360 Tour in front of a crowd of 90,000 in Barcelona this week. The show features one of the largest concert stages ever…