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Four companies, including one run by the members of Radiohead, have been asked to comply with an investigation by the Canadian Ministry of Labour into the stage collapse that resulted in the death of the band's drum technician, the Toronto Star reports. Scott Johnson, 33, was killed on Saturday when the top portion of the stage at Downsview Park in Toronto collapsed an hour before gates opened for ticketholders.

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Radiohead drum tech killed in stage collapse updated: Sun Jun 17 2012 17:21:00

A drum tech for the band Radiohead died when overhanging metalwork crashed onto a stage in a Toronto park, the band's representative confirmed Sunday.

Crew scurries as stage collapses before Radiohead concert, killing 1updated: Sat Jun 16 2012 20:26:00

Crew members ran for their lives when overhanging metalwork crashed onto a stage in a Toronto park Saturday afternoon, pinning and killing one man, authorities said.

Indiana offers cash to Sugarland stage collapse victimsupdated: Tue Dec 06 2011 15:43:00

The families of seven people killed and 61 survivors injured when a stage collapsed at the Indiana State Fair in August are being offered a total of $5 million by Indiana's attorney general.

CNNMoney: The most recognizable band on Earth? Inside the world of KISS Inc.updated: Mon Oct 24 2011 08:32:00

"My favorite piece of merchandising is me."

Groupon CEO done fretting over copycatsupdated: Thu Jun 02 2011 07:50:00

Andrew Mason wanted to show how he's grown since founding and leading Groupon.

CNNMoney: Groupon, Live Nation partner on concert discountsupdated: Mon May 09 2011 12:06:00

Daily deals site Groupon is linking up with the country's largest concert promotor, Live Nation Entertainment.

Illness sidetracks Ozzy's 'Crazy Train'updated: Mon Jan 31 2011 02:28:00

Heavy metal madman and reality TV star Ozzy Osbourne canceled a show in Reno, Nevada, Sunday night due to a "sudden illness," the concert promoter said.

Birds force Kings of Leon from St. Louis stageupdated: Mon Jul 26 2010 20:59:00

Pooping pigeons forced the Kings of Leon to abandon their St. Louis, Missouri, concert after just three songs Friday night, the rock band's management said Saturday.

People.com: Kings of Leon Concert Shut Down by Pigeon Poopupdated: Mon Jul 26 2010 09:28:00

"The last thing I was going to do was look up," says bassist Jared Followill

U2's Bono released from hospital; U.S. tour delayedupdated: Tue May 25 2010 13:34:00

U2 lead singer Bono has been discharged from a German hospital where he was treated for a back injury, concert promoter Live Nation said Tuesday.

Tour prep sends Bono to surgeryupdated: Fri May 21 2010 14:37:00

Bono has roadies to do his heavy lifting, but the U2 lead singer somehow suffered a serious back injury while preparing for his upcoming U.S. tour, according to the rock band's website.

People.com: Rihanna Will Hit the Road with Ke$haupdated: Tue Apr 06 2010 09:07:00

The pop stars will take on 25 arenas this summer

CNNMoney: Justice OKs Ticketmaster-Live Nation mergerupdated: Mon Jan 25 2010 16:17:00

The Justice Department gave conditional approval Monday to Ticketmaster's proposed merger with Live Nation, saying the government's requirements in a proposed settlement will protect U.S. consumers who purchase tickets.

Kanye West's 'Fame Kills' tour meets swift deathupdated: Thu Oct 01 2009 21:17:00

Kanye West may be able to take time off to think about his life after all now that his concert tour has been canceled.

CNNMoney: Woodstock: Peace, love and red inkupdated: Fri Aug 14 2009 12:07:00

For most rockers and aging hippies the 40th anniversary of Woodstock this weekend will mark a happy occasion.

Live Nation cuts all fees, taxes, for Wednesday promotionupdated: Mon Jun 15 2009 22:22:00

Live Nation has taken all fees and taxes out of "No Service Fee Wednesday," responding to complaints that hidden fees remained when it launched the ticket promotion two weeks ago.

Live Nation's 'no service fee' tickets do carry feesupdated: Tue Jun 02 2009 23:02:00

Music fans who buy concert tickets during Live Nation's "No Service Fee Wednesday" may be surprised when they check their receipt and see some service fees were charged.

Seeing summer shows from the lawn gets cheaperupdated: Mon Jun 01 2009 17:59:00

Those extra service fees tacked on to concert ticket prices -- long a source of grumbling by ticket buyers -- will disappear for millions of seats sold by the largest U.S. concert promoter this summer.

Ticket prices affect bands in tough economyupdated: Tue Mar 24 2009 10:22:00

On a warm night in Atlanta, the progressive bluegrass string band Trampled by Turtles quietly unloads its instruments from a modest, nondescript white touring van.

Trampled by Turtlesupdated: Tue Mar 24 2009 10:22:00

Minnesota progressive bluegrass band performs Rich/Poor in Atlanta.

People.com: Madonna's Greatest Hits Album to Include New Songsupdated: Tue Mar 17 2009 17:43:00

The singer will record a few new tunes for the album, which is due out in the fall

CNNMoney: Music biz antitrust issues center stageupdated: Tue Feb 24 2009 17:28:00

The CEOs of Ticketmaster and Live Nation told members of a Senate antitrust panel Tuesday that their proposed merger was necessary to strengthen each company and create a new business model for a suffering industry.

Justice Dept. to investigate Ticketmaster-Live Nation mergerupdated: Wed Feb 11 2009 14:14:00

The Justice Department has launched an investigation into a proposed merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation, which two lawmakers said would create a "near monopoly" in concert ticketing.

CNNMoney: Ticketmaster, Live Nation join forcesupdated: Tue Feb 10 2009 14:24:00

Live Nation Inc. and Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. announced plans to merge Tuesday, combining the nation's biggest concert promoter with the largest seller of tickets for live entertainment.

Your views: Music fans slam Ticketmaster, Live Nationupdated: Fri Feb 06 2009 14:46:00

Yes, it's a limited sample. Yes, it's more likely for people who are disgruntled to comment than people who are pleased.

Ticketmaster-Live Nation talks raise concernsupdated: Thu Feb 05 2009 15:23:00

A possible merger between the two of the largest companies in the concert business has raised protests from singer Bruce Springsteen and prompted a congressman to call for a federal anti-trust investigation.

CNNMoney: Ticketmaster-Live Nation: A sour noteupdated: Wed Feb 04 2009 13:36:00

There were plenty of stories earlier this week commemorating the 50th anniversary of the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper -- a tragedy later dubbed "The Day the Music Died."

People.com: NKOTB Teams Up With Natasha Bedingfieldupdated: Fri Jun 13 2008 15:18:00

The British songstress will join the guys on tour this fall

People.com: Jay-Z: Bachelor Party in Canada? updated: Thu Apr 03 2008 20:25:00

The rapper whoops it up with marriage plans and a $150 million deal in the works

Time.com: Jay-Z: Music's $150 Million Manupdated: Thu Apr 03 2008 06:00:00

The rapper's deal with Live Nation certainly makes sense for him. But for concert ticket buyers it can only mean one thing

CNNMoney: Stocks set for mixed openupdated: Mon Mar 31 2008 08:39:00

U.S. stocks looked set for a mixed start on the last day of the quarter, as investors await a Bush administration plan aimed at overhauling regulation on Wall Street amid a meltdown in the financial sector.

CNNMoney: Live Nation adds U2 to rosterupdated: Mon Mar 31 2008 07:01:00

Rock band U2 has agreed to enter a 12-year contract with Live Nation, a live event promotional company that owns and operates more than 100 venues around the country.

People.com: Jonas Brothers Announce Summer Tourupdated: Wed Mar 19 2008 11:42:00

"We really can't wait to get back on the road this summer," say Kevin, Nick and Joe

People.com: Joe Jonas 'Doing Great' After Minor Spillupdated: Mon Jan 07 2008 09:43:00

The Jonas Brothers' Joe Jonas landed in the emergency room Saturday night after taking a small spill following a show in Atlantic City.

Fortune: Live Nation rocks the music industryupdated: Fri Nov 30 2007 12:59:00

Jay-Z is about to hit the stage at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. Hundreds of people cram the dance floor, ready to rap along to the hip-hop superstar's every word. Up in the balcony a 42-year-old executive with a close-cropped beard and slicked-back hair of mullet-like dimensions is enjoying a spotlight of a different sort.

Fortune: Defending Madonna's $100 million dealupdated: Sun Nov 18 2007 13:05:00

Ever since Live Nation, the giant concert promoter, announced a sweeping 10-year deal with Madonna to handle her albums, tours and merchandize, investors have worried that the company spent too much to lure the superstar away from Warner Music Group. The stock has fallen roughly 30 percent since the news came out last month.

People.com: Jennifer Lopez Cancels San Diego Concert updated: Thu Nov 08 2007 08:03:00

Jennifer Lopez has canceled the final show in her first-ever concert tour, which she had undertaken with husband Marc Anthony.

People.com: Avril Lavigne Announces Tourupdated: Tue Nov 06 2007 23:03:00

The Best Damn Thing for Avril Lavigne? Touring. After a year of promoting her platinum album The Best Damn Thing, the singer is launching a North American tour on March 5, 2008.

Time.com: Behind the Battle for Madonnaupdated: Fri Oct 12 2007 18:00:00

The pop star's reported deal to leave Warner Music is part of a shakeup that is rewriting the rules of the music industry

CNNMoney: Reigniting the rallyupdated: Thu Oct 11 2007 08:54:00

Traders appear ready to shake off profit worries and follow overseas markets higher, which could take U.S. stocks to a fresh set of records Thursday.

CNNMoney: Report: Madonna close to leaving Warner Musicupdated: Wed Oct 10 2007 19:16:00

Pop superstar Madonna is considering leaving her current record label, Warner Music Group Corp.'s Warner Bros. Records, to enter a $120 million deal with concert promoter Live Nation Inc., according to a report published in the Wall Street Journal Wednesday.

People.com: Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony to Tour Togetherupdated: Tue Jul 24 2007 21:24:00

Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony will co-headline their first tour together this fall.

Fortune: Question authorityupdated: Tue May 15 2007 14:36:00

As CEO of Live Nation, Michael Rapino is one of the few people in the music industry who has managed to grow revenue lately. He has done it the old-fashioned way, by domination; in this case, of th...

CNNMoney: The concert business rocks!updated: Fri Feb 09 2007 08:28:00

When legendary rock band The Police reunite to kick off the Grammy Awards telecast on February 11, their performance will highlight the best and worst things that the music industry has going for it.

CNNMoney: Martha, and Marvel and Malone, oh my!updated: Wed Dec 20 2006 11:13:00

It has been a great year for many media stocks. So, not surprisingly, it's been a pretty good year for guys like me, who make a living writing about media companies and their stocks.

CNNMoney: Concert promoter taps fan club linkupdated: Mon Jul 31 2006 06:06:00

Concert promoter Live Nation said Monday it is buying a controlling stake in fan club operator Musictoday, a move that could bring fans closer to their favorite musicians.

CNNMoney: Live Nation: A hot ticket?updated: Wed Jan 04 2006 11:55:00

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) - The concert business, like the rest of the music industry, has fallen on tough times during the past few years.

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