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Business News • 2 min read

Astroworld security guards criticise total lack of training as they sue the festival's promoters

Two security guards who worked at Astroworld have sued the festival's promoters and their security provider, alleging they received no training before the event.…

Chris Cooke • 23 Nov 2021

Artist News • 3 min read

Chuck D says Live Nation not Travis Scott should be held responsible for Astroworld tragedy

Chuck D has argued in an open letter that concert promoters, not performers, are responsible for crowd safety, defending Travis Scott after the Astroworld tragedy.…

Chris Cooke • 22 Nov 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

Latest Astroworld lawsuit seeks $2 billion in damages

A new Astroworld lawsuit on behalf of 282 victims seeks $2 billion from Travis Scott, the festival's promoters and others, following earlier filings.…

Chris Cooke • 19 Nov 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

New $750 million lawsuit filed over Astroworld tragedy

Lawyer Tony Buzbee has filed a $750 million lawsuit for 125 Astroworld festival-goers against Travis Scott, Live Nation, Scoremore, Epic Records, Apple and Drake.…

Chris Cooke • 17 Nov 2021

Artist News • 3 min read

Tenth Astroworld victim dies

Nine-year-old Ezra Blount has died from injuries sustained in the Astroworld crowd surge, bringing the death toll to ten, as his family's lawyers vow to seek answers and justice.…

Chris Cooke • 15 Nov 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

Setlist: The legal fall out from the Astroworld tragedy

CMU's Andy Malt and Chris Cooke discuss the Astroworld tragedy, the ongoing criminal investigation and the more than 100 lawsuits filed by victims.…

Andy Malt • 15 Nov 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

Travis Scott urges Astroworld victims to get in touch as another festival-goer dies from her injuries

Travis Scott has asked Astroworld victims to contact him by email as another festival-goer died, bringing the death toll to nine, with nearly 60 lawsuits filed.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Nov 2021

Artist News • 4 min read

Travis Scott's attorney criticises Houston officials for inconsistent statements and "finger-pointing" in wake of the Astroworld tragedy

Travis Scott's attorney calls for an end to finger-pointing after Houston officials gave inconsistent accounts of why his set continued during the Astroworld crowd surge.…

Chris Cooke • 11 Nov 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

Lawyers for Astroworld victims get access to the festival's site, as calls for independent investigation increase

A Houston judge has allowed lawyers for Astroworld victims to inspect the NRG Park site as the number of lawsuits grows and calls for an independent criminal investigation increase.…

Chris Cooke • 10 Nov 2021

Artist News • 4 min read

Astroworld lawsuits mount up, as further statements are issued over festival tragedy

At least sixteen lawsuits have been filed over the Astroworld tragedy, as promoters plan refunds and Travis Scott offers to pay funeral costs and counselling.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Nov 2021

Data & Reports • 1 min read

Beeb score more good Rajars

The latest RAJAR figures show Chris Moyles' Radio 1 breakfast show passing seven million listeners, with BBC radio reaching a record 56% share and Capital FM recovering.…

CMU Editorial • 10 May 2007