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Documents reveal how Live Nation muscled venues, artists and rivals — even while under government scrutiny

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Van Halen, Deadmau5 and the profit figures Ticketmaster's parent company prefers to keep confidential.

Michael Rapino, president and CEO of Live Nation departs federal court on March 19, 2026 in New York.

Michael Rapino, president and CEO of Live Nation, received $195 million in compensation in the three years ending in 2024, a figure the federal judge hearing the antitrust trial in New York barred the jury from hearing after the company's lawyers argued it was prejudicial.Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images

April 10, 2026, 5:01 AM EDT

By Gretchen Morgenson

Facing antitrust allegations in a New York City courtroom this month, Live Nation has argued it is not a monopoly and does not strong-arm venues and artists.

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