Live Nation, Ticketmaster Merger Gets Approval

The U.S. Justice Department will allow the creation of ticketing and promotions mega-company.By Gil Kaufman Photo: Ethan Miller/ Getty Images The two biggest names in the concert business are about to become one gigantic one. The U.S. Justice Department on Monday approved the merger of ticketing giant Ticketmaster and concert promoter Live Nation, creating a live entertainment conglomerate the likes of which has never been seen before in the music industry. Live Nation Entertainment, ...

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