Music producer Jack Antonoff pushes back against Live Nation Entertainment CEO Michael Rapino’s claim that concert tickets are underpriced. Antonoff calls for laws against reselling tickets above face value. He criticizes the industry’s treatment of fans and alleges Live Nation allows ticket resellers to increase prices illegally. The FTC sues Live Nation and Ticketmaster for “illegal” ticket resale tactics. The U.S. Department of Justice also sues Live Nation for alleged antitrust violations.
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