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Fans Overcharged Billions In Massive Ticketmaster Resale Scheme, FTC Says Fans Overcharged Billions In Massive Ticketmaster Resale Scheme, FTC Says
Fans Overcharged Billions In Massive Ticketmaster Resale Scheme, FTC Says Live Nation and Ticketmaster are facing a federal lawsuit after the ticketing giants were accused of secretly working with brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices, costing fans billions of dollars. The Federal Trade Commission announced the lawsuit against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation Entertainment, in a news release on Thursday, Sept. 18. The companies are accused of using illegal ticket resale tactics, misleading artists and customers. The complaint claims Ticketmaster allowed brokers to bypass security measures, buy tickets well above stated limits, and…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Spirit Airlines Files For Second Bankruptcy In Less Than A Year: What To Know Spirit Airlines Files For Second Bankruptcy In Less Than A Year: What To Know
Spirit Airlines Files For Second Bankruptcy In Less Than A Year: What To Know Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year, underscoring the financial crisis facing the nation's largest budget carrier. Spirit announced the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in a news release on Friday, Aug. 29. The Dania Beach, Florida-based airline previously emerged from bankruptcy in March, after Spirit shed nearly $800 million in debt and secured $350 million in new equity. The filing came less than three weeks after Spirit executives admitted there is "substantial doubt" about the company's ability to survive another 12 months without…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
Ticket Broker Rigged System To Resell Taylor Swift Tickets For Huge Profits, FTC Says Ticket Broker Rigged System To Resell Taylor Swift Tickets For Huge Profits, FTC Says
Ticket Broker Rigged System To Resell Taylor Swift Tickets For Huge Profits, FTC Says The federal government is suing a Maryland ticket broker, accusing the company of scooping up hundreds of thousands of tickets for major events, including Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour. The Federal Trade Commission announced the lawsuit against Key Investment Group on Monday, Aug. 18. The Pikesville, MD-based broker has operated under names like Epic Seats, TotalTickets.com LLC, and Totally Tix LLC. Investigators said Key Investment Group resold the tickets at steep markups that generated about $64 million in sales. Three of the company's executives are named …

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by Chris Spiker
News
From 'Party' To Problem: Bad Bunny Fans Warned Of Fake Ticket Scams From 'Party' To Problem: Bad Bunny Fans Warned Of Fake Ticket Scams
From 'Party' To Problem: Bad Bunny Fans Warned Of Fake Ticket Scams Fans planning to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico are being urged to watch out for fake tickets after some concertgoers spent thousands to attend—only to be turned away at the door. In a warning issued Tuesday, Aug. 12, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office said it received complaints from New Yorkers who bought tickets to see the Puerto Rican superstar, then traveled to San Juan only to be told at the venue their tickets were invalid.  The concerts run through Sept. 14, 2025. “Bad Bunny is a musical icon in New York, and scammers are taking advantage of his popularity to sell f…

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by Michael Mashburn
Events
We Found $30 Live Nation Summer Concert Tickets In NY/CT/NJ: Here's Who You Can Still See Cheap We Found $30 Live Nation Summer Concert Tickets In NY/CT/NJ: Here's Who You Can Still See Cheap
We Found $30 Live Nation Summer Concert Tickets In NY/CT/NJ: Here's Who You Can Still See Cheap Summer just got louder and cheaper. Live Nation launched its annual Concert Week on Monday, May 20, offering $30 all-in tickets to dozens of shows.  While many venues sold out of the cheap seats fast, Daily Voice spotted discounted seats still available to major artists across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Here’s what’s still on the table as of press time: Breaking Benjamin & Staind — Awaken The Fallen Tour 🗓️ Friday, May 23 at 5:45 PM 📍 Broadview Stage at SPAC, Saratoga Springs, NY Avril Lavigne — The Greatest Hits 🗓️ Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM 📍 Broadview Stage at …

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by Cecilia Levine
Events
Where To Find $33 Tickets At Shakira's MetLife Shows, Seats Selling Out Fast Where To Find $33 Tickets At Shakira's MetLife Shows, Seats Selling Out Fast
Where To Find $33 Tickets At Shakira's MetLife Shows, Seats Selling Out Fast Shakira’s taking over MetLife for two nights next week — and tickets are vanishing fast. Especially for the Thursday night, May 15 show, the first of two nights for Shak's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour in New Jersey. But the good news is that there are some seats that are $33 a piece.  The shows kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, May 15 to 16, with only limited seats left for both nights — and in many sections, just one ticket remains. But a few pairs of seats are still available, and for fans hoping to go with a friend or partner, that window is closing fast. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Sports
Huskies Show Him The Money: Hurley Signs New $50M Deal With UConn Huskies Show Him The Money: Hurley Signs New $50M Deal With UConn
Huskies Show Him The Money: Hurley Signs New $50M Deal With UConn Head coach Dan Hurley of the two-time national champion University of Connecticut men's basketball team has hit the jackpot by signing a new $50 million, six-year contract with the program. The school announced the deal on Monday, July 8, saying Hurley was the best college basketball coach in the nation. Under the new contract, Hurley will receive a base salary of $400,000 yearly and additional compensation for speaking, consulting, and media obligations of $6.375 million this year. The university said the contract then escalates each year. He will also receive a retention bonus …

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by Kathy Reakes