Some insiders at Clear Channel are speaking up in favour of the media/music group with regards the allegations that they forced bands to play their venues by threatening to withdraw their radio play if they didn't – though CC bosses may not want their support on record.
Insider gossips are saying the radio and venue divisions of Clear Channel are so competitive against each other that, even if people at the top wanted them to work together on initiatives, any real collaborative efforts (legal or otherwise) would be unlikely to get off the ground.
Some now reckon the reports of unfair trading – currently being investigated by the Department of Justice – probably started when one or more venue managers made airplay threats even though they weren't in any position of control with regards Clear Channel's radio stations.
We'll have to wait and see if that's the case…