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Lil Wayne Is Hitting the Road for ‘Welcome to Tha Carter Tour’

Rap icon Lil Wayne will embark on the 'Welcome to Tha Carter Tour' in April, hitting Chicago, New York City,… Read More

January 31, 2023

SZA To Embark On Her First Arena Tour In 2023

In February 2023, SZA will begin her 17-date S.O.S North American Tour with singer-songwriter Omar Apollo as supporting act. SZA… Read More

December 13, 2022

Janet Jackson Announces 2023 Tour, Tells Fans “There Will Be New Music”

With Ludacris as supporting act, Janet Jackson will embark on her Together Again North American tour in April 2023. Janet… Read More

December 12, 2022

Jill Scott to Celebrate the 23rd Anniversary of Her Debut Album With a Tour

From March to July of next year, Jill Scott will hold a 23rd anniversary tour dedicated to Who is Jill Scott?… Read More

December 5, 2022

Justice Department Launching Probe into Live Nation Over Industry-Wide Claims of Anti-Trust Violations

Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, have been accused of effectively monopolizing the live music industry. The Justice Department… Read More

November 18, 2022

Anita Baker Is Going On Tour for the First Time In 28 Years

In February, Anita Baker will tour in the first time in 28 years to commemorate the 40th anniversary of her… Read More

November 10, 2022

With Ukraine Conflict Escalating, Music Platforms Are Ceasing to Do Business with Russia

Spotify, Live Nation, and other entertainment companies join music entertainers in ceasing business with Russia, including live concerts. The music… Read More

March 3, 2022

The Astroworld Festival Case Will Represent Nearly 2,800 Victims

Travis Scott and Live Nation now facing one combined lawsuit representing nearly 2,800 victims that attended the 2021 Astroworld Festival.… Read More

February 1, 2022

Chuck D Comes to The Defense of Travis Scott as Astroworld Lawsuits Continue Piling Up

"I’m not buying the Young Black Man did it," wrote the Public Enemy rapper in an impassioned open letter on… Read More

November 19, 2021

LiveNation CEO Expects Festivals to Return to the United States “Mid-Summer”

LiveNation CEO Michael Rapino is confident in the future of live concerts. As the United States creeps closer to the… Read More

March 1, 2021

Media Company With Ties to JAY-Z’s TIDAL Accepted $2 Million For COVID-19 Relief

The PPP loan follows mass lay-offs, furloughs and salary cuts for TIDAL and Roc Nation. Malibu Entertainment, a company that… Read More

July 10, 2020

Post-COVID-19 Live Nation Concerts Will Include “Fan Pods,” 229-Person Attendance Limit

The group plans to test these tactics at a show in Arkansas on May 15. Back in March, Live Nation… Read More

May 7, 2020

In a COVID-19 World, What’s the Future for Black Unsung Heroes Who Make Tours Happen?

COVID-19 has ripped the touring industry open, putting hundreds of Black professionals out of work and exposing the interconnectivity required… Read More

May 5, 2020

Live Nation Leads Coalition of Concert Promoters Requesting Federal Aid for Lost Show Revenue

The group called on Congress to expand protections of two separate acts. On Tuesday, Billboard obtained a memorandum from a coalition of… Read More

April 28, 2020

Live Nation to Pause All Scheduled Events Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

  The announcements will affect Billie Eilish, Post Malone, Cher, and more. Amidst growing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, Live… Read More

March 12, 2020