House Oversight Committee Opens Probe Into Astroworld Tragedy
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Lawmakers request Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino answer questions and provide documents regarding Houston fest prior to Jan. 12 briefing
Travis Scott Files Request to Dismiss Astroworld Suits, Live Nation Denies Allegations
Posted in: Music NewsScott denied any legal liability in the tragedy, which killed 10 people last month
Chuck D Blames ‘Old White Men’ for Astroworld, Not Travis Scott
Posted in: Music News“Travis Scott is a performer, an act, not a concert promoter,” Public Enemy rapper writes, “I’m tired of these corporations shucking their most crucial responsibility”
Live Nation Launching Fund For Astroworld Attendees’ Medical Expenses
Posted in: Music NewsThe concert promoter also said it’s cooperating with authorities to provide footage and has paused taking down the festival grounds as investigation continues
Travis Scott Hit With First Astroworld Lawsuit
Posted in: Music News“They consciously ignored the extreme risks of harm to concertgoers and, in some cases, actively encouraged and fomented dangerous behaviors,” lawyers for one attendee claim
Coopers Live, Loud and Local Returns with Physical Live Shows
Posted in: Music NewsLaunching its livestream series earlier this year, 2021 will see ticketed live shows taking place from Crooked Colours, The Rubens, and Bad//Dreems.
Live Nation’s CEO Is Giving Up His $3 Million Salary Over the Coronavirus
Posted in: Music NewsHiring freezes, furloughs, and executive-pay cuts also among company’s cost-cutting measures as COVID-19 ravages music industry
The Nostalgia Cash Cow: Are Heritage Acts Funding The Musical Economy?
Posted in: Music Features premiumThey're some of the biggest drawcards on the live music scene, and boast some of the highest-grossing tours ever, but are heritage acts bringing in the cash?
