Artists perform live. Off and running, millions of americans nationwide are getting a jump start on their memorial day weekend plans, what you need to know before walking out the door. Urgent action, the white house is on the verge of a major change in how america is dealing with its border emergency. Nbc news has exclusive reporting what it could mean for thousands of migrants. And pitch perfect. Meet a remarkable young woman whos inspiring others with the sound of music. The incredible singer she has become in this weeks good news. Youll want to stick around for that one. 19 and already just doing so many things. But well start this hour with brandnew lawsuit that could change the way you buy concert zblikts the Justice Department is suing live nation the Parent Company of ticketmaster, doj said the company has an illegal monopoly over the Live Entertainment industry, hurting both fans and artists. It hit a fever pitch in 2022 thats when ticketmasters website crashed over overwhelmin
Frank mallicoat. As mentioned, the travel season begins today with memorial day weekend. Triple a says expect the roads and our airports to be mighty busy all summer long. Ktvu james torres reports the numbers and travel plans expected this weekend. Whether youre flying or driving, expect a big group of people alongside you. Its going to be a big travel season, not just memorial day weekend, but also throughout the summer. And we do think this is an indication of whats to come in the months ahead. Triple a predicts this memorial day weekend will be one of the busiest on record by car. More than 38 Million People are expected to road trip, setting a new record by plane. The faa says today could be the single busiest flying day since 2019. This is the first time im traveling ever on a memorial day weekend. We saw that in oakland, where some shared nontraditional tradition is going to strongsville, ohio, and whats in strongsville, ohio. Its a music trivia group that weve been together for
Company of ticketmaster, is feeling the full weight of the u. S. Government and 30 states as it faces a massive new lawsuit accusing it of ripping off customers. The department of justice and states attorneys general say live nation acts as a monopoly, and scott mcgrew is here with us now. And scott, they actually say that they have emails to prove it. Yes they do. Good morning. The doj pointed us to emails between live nation and another ticket promoter called oak view group, where the two Companies Discussed not allowing artists and agents to play the two companies against each other. Just one of the many allegations in the lawsuit. But strong evidence of what the government would say is illegal collaboration between competitors. Just about every ticket buyers familiar with the frustration of trying to get a ticket. How theyre snapped up quickly, the astronomical prices scalpers set. Well, todays lawsuit does not solve those problems. It focuses rather, on the way live nation works w
You posted and another live look. From this area you can see police just standing there exchanging information. We are making phone calls and once we get it, we will get you more information on air as well as on our digital platforms. Is also taking on ticketmaster and live nation. The Justice Department filing a lawsuit to break them up. But does that mean ticket prices to concerts will go down . Good afternoon everyone im janelle wang. Welcome to nbc bay area news at 4 30. Our ian cull is talking to Industry Insiders and concert goers about this lawsuit. Were also tracking other stories on this thursday, including flames ripping through a mobile home in just seconds. The investigation, now underway in pleasanton after a man was killed in that fire, also in the right place at the right time, a man rescues a toddler from a burning car in Contra Costa County. Our Jodi Hernandez talks to that man and shares with us this incredible story and budget cuts coming to the south bay. The move t
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