Ticketmaster is buying Front Line Management

Just report on Billboard.biz this morning, Ticketmaster is buying a majority interest in Front Line Management. Ticketmaster originally had a minority interest in the company. Front Line’s Irving Azoff will head the newly crowned company, Ticketmaster Entertainment. Current Chief Executive of Ticketmaster, Sean Moriarity (sounds fake doesn’t it?) will report to Azoff. Barry Diller, chairman of Ticketmaster (and owner of everyone’s…

Live Nation to handle ticketing with Roseland Ballroom starting next year

Live Nation is continuing its effort to compete with Ticketmaster by reaching an exclusive agreement with the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The Roseland Ballroom has been home to several of The Perv’s favorite shows from Foo Fighters to Bloc Party to Everclear and many many more.

Larry Ginsberg, co-owner of Roseland Ballroom had this to say:

“With Live…

Shakira and her “honest” hips are going to Live Nation

Shakira became the latest artist to leave their label for a deal with Live Nation following Madonna and Jay-Z. She’ll reportedly make at least 69,500,000 dollars more than you would in your whole life. In return, Live Nation gets a cut of Shakira’s touring, merch opportunities (all hip and lap dances, etc), future album releases (after her deal for three more albums with Epic is up) and her soul(provided that Live Nation can cut a deal with the devil).