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Music fans across the UK are celebrating following a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, for monopolizing the live events industry in the US.

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The civil case, filed with the support of 30 states and the US Department of Justice, accuses the firm of using various practices to ensure it maintains a monopoly over live event ticketing services which amount to ‘exclusionary conduct’.

 

 

It states this leads to customers paying higher ticket prices, artists having fewer opportunities to play gigs and venues having fewer choices in ticketing firms, and calls for the firm to be broken up.

 

Us Attorney General Merrick Garland has called for the company to be broken up: ‘Live Nation controls the live entertainment industry in the United States because it is breaking the law,’ he told a press conference.

 

 

The Justice Department said Live Nation also threatened to retaliate against one firm if it did not stop a subsidiary from competing for artist promotion contracts.

We allege that Live Nation relies on unlawful, anticompetitive conduct to exercise its monopolistic control over the live events industry in the United States at the cost of fans, artists, smaller promoters, and venue operators,’ Mr Garland said in a statement.

 

 

Live Nation said the lawsuit was ‘absurd’ and ignores the main factors which have pushed up ticket prices in recent years.
It comes after Taylor Swift hit out at the ticketing giant after a fiasco sale for her sell-out Eras tour saw a general release of tickets cancelled.

 

Fans were left furious after a pre-sale event saw all tickets sold – meaning the general release could not go ahead.Many UK fans were also left fuming after accusing Ticketmaster of not properly notifying them that ‘lead booker’ details could not be changed.

 

 

Ticketmaster eventually u-turned on this after countless fans raged how they had been bought tickets as presents or by parents who would not be attending.

 

The US lawsuit means Swifties are hoping they will finally be able to get their hands on tour tickets, if a break-up of the company results in a more varied ticketing landscape.Parent company Live Nation owns 250 venues in the US and is responsible for

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Breaking News: Serena Williams SHAMES Paris restaurant for turning her and her kids away during 2024 Olympics – and the five-star hotel replies:

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Breaking News: Serena Williams SHAMES Paris restaurant for turning her and her kids away during 2024 Olympics – and the five-star hotel replies:

 

Serena Williams has called out a five-star hotel in Paris for denying her family access to a rooftop restaurant despite it being completely empty.

 

 

The 23-time Grand Slam winner took to X to publicly complain about the treatment she received at The Peninsula Hotel on Monday, sharing her annoyance at the way in which her visit went down

 

 

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‘Yikes,’ Williams wrote. ‘@peninsulaparis I’ve been denied access to rooftop to eat in a empty restaurant of nicer places but never with my kids. Always a first.’

 

 

 

Williams also shared a snap of the sign on the hotel, so that her followers could know which establishment she was talking about.

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The Peninsula Hotel later expressed regret for turning down Williams, sharing on X: ‘Dear Mrs. Williams, Please accept our deepest apologies for the disappointment you encountered tonight.

Unfortunately, our rooftop bar was indeed fully booked and the only unoccupied tables you saw belonged to our gourmet restaurant, L’Oiseau Blanc, which was fully reserved.

‘We have always been honored to welcome you and will always be to welcome you again. The Peninsula Paris.’

Williams’ fans were quick to rip the hotel for rejecting the tennis legend as one X user asked: ‘How does one get denied when they are Serena Williams…… lol’

Glad you didn’t have to waste money there,’ another fan pointed out.

‘You’re better off not going, their food is subpar — I’ve unfortunately had to pay for it quite a few times,’ someone else said.

Williams has attended several Olympic disciplines with her six-year-old daughter, Olympia, and her family in Paris.

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Olympic credibility being questioned as many are calling for American Gymnast Simone Biles honors to be stripped off after she was accused of committing age…See more

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Olympic Integrity in Question: Simone Biles’ Honors Under Fire Amid Age Fraud Allegations

 

In a shocking turn of events, the Olympic community is reeling as allegations of age fraud surface against American gymnast Simone Biles. The 25-year-old gymnastics superstar, widely regarded as one of the greatest of all time, is facing mounting pressure as many call for her honors to be stripped.

 

According to sources, an investigation has been launched into Biles’ age, with some claiming she may have falsified her birth certificate to compete in younger age groups earlier in her career. If true, this would be a violation of Olympic rules and could result in Biles being stripped of her medals and titles.

 

Biles has yet to comment on the allegations, but her team has released a statement denying any wrongdoing. “Simone has always been transparent about her age and has never attempted to deceive anyone,” the statement read.

As the investigation continues, the Olympic community is holding its breath. If Biles is found guilty, it would be a devastating blow to the sport and could have far-reaching consequences.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

 

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Breaking News: Angelina Jolie’s son Pax finally released from ICU but faces ‘long’ recovery after suffering…See more

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Breaking News: Angelina Jolie’s son Pax finally released from ICU but faces ‘long’ recovery after suffering…See more

 

As for Pax’s estranged father Brad, a rep for the 60-year-old actor declined to comment when asked by DailyMail.com if he planned to visit his son in hospital.

 

It comes following claims that the actress is reportedly seeking help for her ‘troubled’ son.

Angelina has been by Pax’s side at the hospital since he crashed into a car during rush hour in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles on Monday, July 29.
He was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

 

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A source told TMZ on Tuesday that witnesses who lived nearby initially believed Pax had died in the crash as they discovered him lying lifeless on the ground.

It was not until paramedics arrived at the scene that Pax regained consciousness.
Page Six is reporting that this was not the first time the young man has been involved in incidents involving two and four wheeled vehicles.

‘His friends are concerned about him,’ an insider told the outlet alleging, ‘He’s being reckless. They’re worried.’

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