Is Michael Cohl about to leave Live Nation?
Reports suggest tensions between Live Nation chairman Michael Cohl and CEO Michael Rapino could see Cohl leave, though he may be bound by a non-compete agreement.…
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AEG, Ticketmaster and Cablevision alliance rumoured
Billboard reports Ticketmaster and Cablevision are about to buy a 49% stake in AEG Live, creating a rival to Live Nation; Live Nation's Michael Rapino has commented.…
Live Nation to take ticketing in house
Live Nation will bring its ticketing in house when its Ticketmaster contract expires, via a joint venture with CTS Eventim that it expects to earn $25 million a year.…
Live Nation confirm Madonna deal
Live Nation has confirmed a ten year global partnership with Madonna covering her touring, recordings and merchandising, with her ending her long-standing Warner Music relationship.…
Live Nation unlikely to renew Ticketmaster deal
Billboard reports Live Nation is unlikely to renew its ticketing contract with Ticketmaster when it expires at the end of 2008, based on an internal Ticketmaster memo.…
Live Nation post losses
Live Nation reported a first-quarter loss of $45.6 million despite revenue rising to $884.2 million, with Michael Rapino citing rising costs and a quieter touring cycle.…
Live Nation revenues rise 40% in fourth quarter
Live Nation's fourth quarter 2006 revenues rose 39.8% to $1.05 billion, though the company still posted an overall loss of $33.1 million.…
Live Nation rejig following Walker departure
Live Nation has restructured its US division following the departure of North American Music President Charlie Walker, with Bruce Eskowitz becoming CEO for North American Music.…
Live Nation adds Harvey Weinstein and Robert Ted Enloe III to board
Live Nation has appointed Harvey Weinstein and Robert Ted Enloe III to its US board of directors, with CEO Michael Rapino saying they will help guide growth.…
Live Nation's House Of Blues takeover approved by US Department Of Justice
The US Department Of Justice has approved Live Nation's acquisition of House Of Blues Entertainment, which CEO Michael Rapino expects to complete within two weeks.…
Live Nation chief expresses ticket price concerns
Live Nation chief executive Michael Rapino has told the LA Times that ticket prices must fall to grow the industry, while Live Nation renegotiates its Ticketmaster contract ahead of its 2008 expiry.…
More Cohl to go reports
US reports suggest live music veteran Michael Cohl could resign as chairman and as CEO of Live Nation Artists after disagreements with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino.…