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9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says
Read full article: 9 of 10 wrongful death suits over Astroworld concert crowd surge have been settled, lawyer saysAn attorney says nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld music festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week.
Live Nation and SeatGeek say you'll see true costs up front as Biden pushes to end hidden junk fees
Read full article: Live Nation and SeatGeek say you'll see true costs up front as Biden pushes to end hidden junk feesPresident Joe Biden highlights progress in chipping away at junk fees tacked on to ticket and other prices as a “win for consumers."
Hawks playoff win pushes Janet Jackson concert back 1 day
Read full article: Hawks playoff win pushes Janet Jackson concert back 1 dayThe Atlanta Hawks are still alive in the playoffs and that will force fans planning to attend Janet Jackson’s concert in the city this week to wait a day to see the music star.
Lynyrd Skynyrd to headline Hurricane Ian benefit concert in Southwest Florida
Read full article: Lynyrd Skynyrd to headline Hurricane Ian benefit concert in Southwest FloridaRock & Roll Hall of Fame group Lynyrd Skynyrd will headline a Hurricane Ian Benefit Concert at Hertz Arena next month, according to a release.
Astroworld movie released despite lawyers' concerns
Read full article: Astroworld movie released despite lawyers' concernsThe experiences of panicked concertgoers who couldn’t breathe and had no clear path to escape a massive crowd surge at last year’s deadly Astroworld music festival in Houston are featured in a new documentary.
Couric book tour this fall will be in-person, in theaters
Read full article: Couric book tour this fall will be in-person, in theatersFor her tour this fall to promote her memoir “Going There,” Katie Couric is anticipating not only the interest of her fans but a return to something like a pre-pandemic world — a nationwide book tour.
Amid pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series
Read full article: Amid pandemic, Live Nation announces drive-in concert series(AP Photo)NEW YORK Tour promoter Live Nation has announced its first-ever drive-in concerts series in the U.S. for July, months after the live music industry has been on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. All venue staff are required to wear masks, and Live Nation requests that attendees wear masks upon arrival, where there will be contact-less ticket scanning through their windows. Masks are not required once fans are in their designated tailgate areas, and Live Nation is not requiring that fans wear gloves. Tom See, president of Live Nation Venues-US Concerts, said the company spent months working to find a safe, enjoyable way to put on live shows during the pandemic. A menu of hot food items and nonalcoholic will be available for purchase, Live Nation said.
Businesses in survival mode raise cash; commodities take off
Read full article: Businesses in survival mode raise cash; commodities take offThis artist rendering released by Live Nation shows the set up for Live Nation's Live from the Drive-In, concert series taking place July 10-12. The Fed is using its tools to help, but most of the cash is being raised in the private sector. American Airlines will try to raise $3.5 billion to offset the cash its burning through with airports still largely empty. TripAdvisor said Monday that it had $693 million of cash and cash equivalents at the end of last month, down $105 million from the end of March. Two commodities monitored closely because they can indicate activity in construction copper and lumber are up 10% and 15% over the past month, respectively.
Kanye West holds first Sunday Service since album release
Read full article: Kanye West holds first Sunday Service since album releaseDimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Live Nation(CNN) - Kanye West did it up big for his first Sunday Service after the release of his "Jesus Is King" album. West's wife, Kim Kardashian West, tweeted her excitement over the event. It's just a very spiritual Christian experience." The eagerly awaited "Jesus Is King" album release finally happened this past Friday. The album release came the same day West's IMAX film "Jesus Is King" hit select theaters.