Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement
2 years, 1 month ago

Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement

Associated Press  

Some of Taylor Swift’s fans want you to know three things: They’re not still 16, they have careers and resources and, right now, they’re angry. “The level of anger that you’ve just seen in the country around this issue is astounding,” said Jean Sinzdak, associate director for the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. “Nobody goes out and thinks, ‘Let’s target young women,’” said Gwen Nisbett, a University of North Texas professor who researches the intersection of political engagement and pop culture. For Swifties, the ire for Ticketmaster is not just about a ticket: “It’s the fact that you can’t participate in your community and your fandom and it’s part of your identity,” Nisbett said. It’s not about getting an extra million Taylor Swift fans tickets, or all of us going to a secret session,” said Jordan Burger, 28, who is using his law background to help the cause.

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Taylor Swift's major announcement ahead of final Eras Tour show leaves several Swifties frustrated as police arrest…
4 weeks ago

Taylor Swift's major announcement ahead of final Eras Tour show leaves several Swifties frustrated as police arrest…

Hindustan Times  

Taylor Swift has released a fresh batch of $16 “no view” tickets ahead of her final three gigs in Vancouver next month. Taylor Swift final Eras tour: Ticket scalpers, however, have already bought the tickets and are reselling them for over $1,000, prompting some Swifties to express their outrage after discovering that tickets were being resold for over $1,638. Reacting …

Taylor Swift's major announcement ahead of final Eras Tour show leaves several Swifties frustrated as police arrest…
4 weeks ago

Taylor Swift's major announcement ahead of final Eras Tour show leaves several Swifties frustrated as police arrest…

Hindustan Times  

Taylor Swift has released a fresh batch of $16 “no view” tickets ahead of her final three gigs in Vancouver next month. Taylor Swift final Eras tour: Ticket scalpers, however, have already bought the tickets and are reselling them for over $1,000, prompting some Swifties to express their outrage after discovering that tickets were being resold for over $1,638. Reacting …

Taylor Swift was given $1-million security cover in UK after her mom threatened to cancel concerts: Report
1 month ago

Taylor Swift was given $1-million security cover in UK after her mom threatened to cancel concerts: Report

Hindustan Times  

Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour concerts in London were a phenomenon for the fans but also a headache for the local police and administration, a new report has claimed. Marca has reported that the Metropolitan Police spent over $1 million to provide security for the singer and her concerts after she received threats. Taylor Swift performs during the opening show …

Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster for Price Gouging
54 years, 11 months ago

Taylor Swift Fans Sue Ticketmaster for Price Gouging

Wired  

A group of almost 400 fans of Taylor Swift and other musicians filed a new lawsuit in California state court on Friday against Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation, accusing them of colluding with partner organizations to drive up ticket prices for concertgoers. The complaint, which expands on an existing federal court case brought by Swift fans, accuses Ticketmaster …

I fell for a Taylor Swift ticket scam – don’t make the mistakes I did
4 months, 1 week ago

I fell for a Taylor Swift ticket scam – don’t make the mistakes I did

The Independent  

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Taylor Swift tickets 79 percent cheaper to London shows after foiled terror plot
4 months, 1 week ago

Taylor Swift tickets 79 percent cheaper to London shows after foiled terror plot

The Independent  

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Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers

Hindustan Times  

MINNEOLIS — People buying tickets online for concerts, sporting events and other live events in Minnesota will be guaranteed more transparency and protection under a so-called Taylor Swift bill signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Taylor Swift bill is signed into Minnesota law, boosting protections for online ticket buyers The law, prompted by the frustration a legislator felt at not …

Taylor Swift album: It’s become impossible to write about the singer.
8 months, 1 week ago

Taylor Swift album: It’s become impossible to write about the singer.

Slate  

Taylor Swift, in case you haven’t noticed, is the subject of a lot of headlines. You can read stories of cryptid-like Swift sightings—she’s decamping to the Bahamas and eating pizza at a dive bar; or free-association traffic bets like “Will Taylor and Travis Make Their Met Gala Debut?” and “Are Taylor and Travis Going to Coachella?” Even outlets like the …

Taylor Swift features in Canada government's budget proposals, Trudeau wants to help Swifties with concert tickets
8 months, 1 week ago

Taylor Swift features in Canada government's budget proposals, Trudeau wants to help Swifties with concert tickets

Hindustan Times  

The Canadian government's budget plans this year involve helping citizens bag Taylor Swift concert tickets. The statement reads: "The complainants advised police that they contacted the seller who claimed to have Taylor Swift concert tickets for sale, and subsequently sent money to the seller, but did not receive the tickets." Taylor Swift ticket scam After last year's shows, Swift is …

Taylor Swift threatens legal action against Florida student for tracking private jet
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift threatens legal action against Florida student for tracking private jet

The Independent  

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Taylor Swift’s lawyers have issued …

Are flight details private? Why is Taylor Swift threatening legal action against a student?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Are flight details private? Why is Taylor Swift threatening legal action against a student?

Firstpost  

Naturally, one of the biggest perks of flying privately is privacy. In a recent move, singer Taylor Swift’s legal team is taking action against a Florida student who has been sharing the singer’s private flight details online for years. The letter further said there are “many public cases” of people who have visited Swift’s residences, some of them equipped with …

Taylor Swift is demanding this college student stop tracking her private jet
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift is demanding this college student stop tracking her private jet

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — When it comes to dealing with a Florida college student who uses public data and social media to track the private jets of billionaires, politicians and other celebrities, Taylor Swift apparently can’t just shake it off. In late December, Swift’s camp hit Jack Sweeney, a junior studying information technology at the University of Central Florida, with a …

After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the US
1 year, 3 months ago

After outrage over Taylor Swift tickets, reform has been slow across the US

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — When thousands of fans couldn’t get tickets for megastar Taylor Swift’s summer stadium tour, some diehards paid upwards of 70 times face value to see their favorite artist in person — an outrage that prompted congressional hearings and bills in state legislatures to better protect consumers. Venues often don’t say how many seats are available for a …

‘Nightmare’: Fraudster tricks Taylor Swift fan into buying tickets worth $1,400 for Eras tour
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Nightmare’: Fraudster tricks Taylor Swift fan into buying tickets worth $1,400 for Eras tour

Hindustan Times  

A woman has alleged that she was tricked into spending for Taylor Swift’s Eras tour seats. Taylor Swift performs during "The Eras Tour," Friday, May 5, 2023, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn The ticketing platform, however, later informed her that the seller she had bought from had no tickets. Stefanie recently opened up about what happened, claiming her purchase …

Column: California politicians ask Taylor Swift to cancel concerts. She won’t shake it off
1 year, 4 months ago

Column: California politicians ask Taylor Swift to cancel concerts. She won’t shake it off

LA Times  

That’s “What will Taylor do?” and it’s the only question that matters in Los Angeles this week. Should Taylor Swift cancel her six sold-out shows at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood to support striking hotel workers? It’s an ask that Swift can’t just shake off, because hot labor summer has been as fiery as her Eras tour, which may end up …

How Biden and Taylor Swift beat Ticketmaster
1 year, 6 months ago

How Biden and Taylor Swift beat Ticketmaster

LA Times  

President Biden and Lael Brainard, director of the National Economic Council, speak at the White House on Thursday. Ticketing companies including SeatGeek and Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, committed at a White House roundtable Thursday to disclose all fees at the start of the sale process, eliminating what President Biden and the FTC have described as “junk fees.” Two parallel …

Insider tips: How to secure affordable tickets for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
1 year, 7 months ago

Insider tips: How to secure affordable tickets for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

Hindustan Times  

If you're a die-hard Taylor Swift fan hoping to score affordable tickets to her highly anticipated Eras Tour, get ready to put your persistence, collaboration skills, and a whole lot of luck to the test. These fortunate few were scanning Ticketmaster's site when the events and ticketing platform unexpectedly released a new batch of Swift tickets, catching many fans off …

Taylor Swift gives free tickets to fan after defending her from security guards
1 year, 7 months ago

Taylor Swift gives free tickets to fan after defending her from security guards

Hindustan Times  

Taylor Swift gave free tickets to a fan who was 'harassed' by security guards during her recent Eras Tour concert show in Philadelphia. Taylor Swift gave free tickets of her show to a fan who was 'harassed' by security guards. A few days ago, a fan video from the Eras Tour concert tour at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia …

Taylor Swift fans rally in L.A. for Ticketmaster hearing: ‘We put everything on pause’
1 year, 8 months ago

Taylor Swift fans rally in L.A. for Ticketmaster hearing: ‘We put everything on pause’

LA Times  

Cassandra Diamond of Fresno, a Taylor Swift fan and plaintiff in the lawsuit against Ticketmaster, stood with others Monday in downtown L.A. After the Ticketmaster meltdown last fall, Swifties with bad blood are on tour. More than 300 plaintiffs are accusing Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster’s parent company, of fraud, price-fixing, antitrust-law violations and misleading buyers while selling advance tickets to …

Senators quote Taylor Swift lyrics at hearing addressing Ticketmaster mess: ‘I’m the problem. It’s me’
1 year, 11 months ago

Senators quote Taylor Swift lyrics at hearing addressing Ticketmaster mess: ‘I’m the problem. It’s me’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Senators ripped into executives …

The Senate's Ticketmaster hearing featured plenty of Taylor Swift puns and protesters
1 year, 11 months ago

The Senate's Ticketmaster hearing featured plenty of Taylor Swift puns and protesters

NPR  

The Senate's Ticketmaster hearing featured plenty of Taylor Swift puns and protesters Enlarge this image toggle caption Drew Angerer/Getty Images Drew Angerer/Getty Images The Senate Judiciary Committee held its much-anticipated hearing into Live Nation and the lack of competition in the ticketing industry on Tuesday. Sponsor Message Entertainment and industry experts blame Ticketmaster Enlarge this image toggle caption Andrew Harnik/AP …

A tale of Ticketmaster, Swifties and monopolies
2 years ago

A tale of Ticketmaster, Swifties and monopolies

Live Mint  

There are few stars in today’s fragmented pop landscape who can generate near-nuclear levels of buzz with a simple tour announcement, and one of them is Taylor Swift. On 18 November, the US justice department announced an investigation into Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s biggest concert promoter, which also owns Ticketmaster. It had also come to be despised by many …

Dozens of Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster in the wake of its ticket sale fiasco
2 years ago

Dozens of Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster in the wake of its ticket sale fiasco

NPR  

Dozens of Taylor Swift fans sue Ticketmaster in the wake of its ticket sale fiasco Enlarge this image toggle caption Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images Taylor Swift fans are dressing for revenge — or at least legal damages. Sponsor Message "Defendant's anticompetitive behavior has substantially harmed and will continue to substantially harm Taylor Swift fans, …

You better lawyer up, Ticketmaster: Taylor Swift fans file Eras Tour lawsuit
2 years ago

You better lawyer up, Ticketmaster: Taylor Swift fans file Eras Tour lawsuit

LA Times  

It’s no secret that there is bad blood between Taylor Swift fans and Ticketmaster. The complaint accuses Ticketmaster of violating the California Cartwright Act and the California Unfair Competition Law during last month’s “Verified Fan” pre-sale for Swift’s upcoming concert. The filing also accuses Ticketmaster of “intentionally and purposefully mislead ticket purchasers by allowing scalpers and bots access to TaylorSwiftTix …

Welcome to ‘Swiftonomics’: What Taylor Swift reveals about the U.S. economy
2 years, 1 month ago

Welcome to ‘Swiftonomics’: What Taylor Swift reveals about the U.S. economy

LA Times  

Taylor Swift’s fans are a microcosm of the post-COVID consumer economy: They’re willing to splurge on what they missed during the pandemic — no matter the cost. “Concerts are seen as an affordable luxury in times of crisis,” said Lisa Yang, a Goldman Sachs analyst who publishes the bank’s annual “Music in the Air” report on the global industry. “The …

Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement
2 years, 1 month ago

Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The level of anger that you’ve just seen in the country around this issue …

Taylor Swift tickets breakdown probed by attorneys general
2 years, 1 month ago

Taylor Swift tickets breakdown probed by attorneys general

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The breakdown in Ticketmaster’s sales of Taylor Swift tickets is a mess some attorneys general aren’t shaking off. “Trouble, trouble, trouble,” tweeted Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro in a reference to Swift’s 2012 hit song ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ as he asked the public to file complaints about using Ticketmaster with his office. Meanwhile, in Nevada, …

Taylor Swift tickets cost upwards of $20,000 on resale market
2 years, 1 month ago

Taylor Swift tickets cost upwards of $20,000 on resale market

Daily Mail  

Fans who want to watch Taylor Swift perform from the floor on her Eras tour will have to pay an astronomical amount to do so. These huge prices came after the ticket sales company Ticketmaster canceled its public sale for the tour and experienced issues with its initial ticket rollout. Thousands: The 32-year-old's concert tickets are selling for upwards of …

Taylor Swift feels your pain: She likens fans’ Ticketmaster woes to ‘bear attacks’
2 years, 1 month ago

Taylor Swift feels your pain: She likens fans’ Ticketmaster woes to ‘bear attacks’

LA Times  

Taylor Swift let loose on Ticketmaster on Friday after fans struggled this week to get Eras tour tickets. Swift has finally spoken out about the ticketing disaster that played out this week as frustrated fans tried — and often failed — to buy tickets to the “1989” singer’s Eras concert tour. Friday’s planned public sale of Swift tickets was canceled …

What radicalized Taylor Swift fans can do to Ticketmaster, and what only the Department of Justice can do.
2 years, 1 month ago

What radicalized Taylor Swift fans can do to Ticketmaster, and what only the Department of Justice can do.

Slate  

No one should feel bad for Taylor Swift. Because of Ticketmaster’s fluctuating prices, fans trying to buy concert tickets for artists like Bruce Springsteen and Blink-182 have paid hundreds or thousands of dollars, far above what even loyal fans expected to pay. Ticketmaster’s monopoly power means Swift and her fans are stuck with the company’s predatory fees and terrible service. …

Taylor Swift says her team was assured ticket demands would be met for her Eras tour
2 years, 1 month ago

Taylor Swift says her team was assured ticket demands would be met for her Eras tour

NPR  

Taylor Swift says her team was assured ticket demands would be met for her Eras tour Enlarge this image Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Ticket sales for Taylor Swift's upcoming tour have not gone, in the words of the chart-topping singer, all too well. Ticketmaster has not responded to NPR's request for comment, but did publish a statement on Thursday called …

Opinion: A concert mom’s take on Taylor Swift and Ticketmaster
2 years, 1 month ago

Opinion: A concert mom’s take on Taylor Swift and Ticketmaster

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Amy Bass is professor of sport studies at Manhattanville College and the author of “One Goal: A Coach, a Team, and the Game That Brought a Divided Town Together” and “Not the Triumph but the Struggle: The 1968 Olympics and the Making of the Black Athlete,” among other titles. After we finally got in, a lovely bouncer took …

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