How concert tickets got so expensive

There are five major players influencing ticket prices for that concert you've been waiting to see: the artists, the promoters, the venues, the ticketing companies and the resellers.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment July 28, 2023 $11,000 to see Taylor Swift? How concert tickets got so expensive Why are concert tickets so expensive and how can I get a cheaper ticket? SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Fox set to postpone Emmy Awards until January amid actors' and writers' strikes The telecast for the Emmys is set to be delayed for the first time since 2001, when they were pushed to November due to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. SHARE       READ MORE Using augmented reality and novel-like storytelling, L.A. designers want to upend the board game The Batman game "Arkham Asylum Files" comes from those in the theme park space. "Mother of Frankenstein" is from escape room masterminds Hatch Escapes. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Appreciation: Sinéad O'Connor was right all along O'Connor was pilloried for her "SNL" protest against the Catholic Church. But she never stopped speaking out against injustice and inspiring others to do the same. SHARE       READ MORE They're on strike, but these writers are finding ways to write and create The impulse to write is strong, as thousands of TV and film writers in the WGA are discovering while on strike. Might as well tell a hen to not lay eggs. SHARE       READ MORE Randy Meisner, founding member of L.A. rock band the Eagles, dies at 77 Meisner, who sang lead vocals on the band's 1975 hit "Take It to the Limit," has died at age 77 in Los Angeles. SHARE       READ MORE How Ann Patchett puts her 'moral core' into her novels Ann Patchett's ninth novel, "Tom Lake," distills the soul of her work and her life — her welcoming bookstore, her fear of distractions and her lack of regrets. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2023, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, California, 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com *Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. We'd love your feedback on this newsletter. Please send your thoughts and suggestions here. You received this email because you signed up for newsletters from The Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences · Unsubscribe from this newsletter · Terms of service · Privacy policy · Do Not Sell My Personal Information · CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW US

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July 28, 2023 Subscribe Read in browser Daily Skimm Skimm'd while buying makeup brushes "350%" — How much Tupperware's stock jumped in recent days. Someone put a lid on it. Top Story Scorching The Story President Biden is trying to beat the heat. Pass the fan. Yesterday, Biden rolled out new measures in response to soaring temperatures across the country. It comes as half of the US population is under heat warnings through the weekend. Extreme heat is dangerous for vulnerable populations including pregnant women, children, and the elderly. About 700 people die of heat-related causes every year. Some of those deaths happen while on the job (see this and this). Currently, there is no federal law that protects workers specifically from extreme heat. With global warming and temperatures on the rise, the gov is taking the first step to protect workers. What's being done? Biden directed the Labor Dept to issue hazard alerts for agriculture and construction workers — who face an even higher risk of injury and death from extreme heat. There's also extra funding set aside for water storage in drought-hit states and extra inspections to check on those who work outside. Climate activists said "real relief won't come until Biden confronts the culprit of deadly fossil fuels." They've called on him to stop new oil and pipeline projects. Meanwhile, the White House said that Biden has an ambitious agenda to fight climate change and has "taken more action" than any other president. theSkimm July is already on track to be the planet's hottest month on record so far. From the US to Europe, the heat isn't letting up. As Biden adds new measures to beat the rising temperatures, many are asking: how much worse can it get? Related Stories Here's How To Stay Safe In The Heat What Severe Weather Means For Your Wallet All Of Your Climate Change Questions, Answered And Also...This What else is on the rise… Child labor violations. Yesterday, the Labor Department reported it has found over 4,000 children working illegally in the US — a 44% increase from last year. The dept said it's also looking into more than 700 open child labor cases. The report comes as the agency investigates the death of a 16-year-old Guatemalan boy at a poultry plant in Mississippi. Lawmakers questioned Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and accused HHS of failing to protect migrant children from exploitation. Becerra called the child labor violations "repulsive" but pushed back on taking the blame. Now, House Democrats are taking matters into their own hands. They have launched a task force to fight child labor and requested that the gov audit and outline the extent of the issue. Who's facing more charges… Former President Trump. Yesterday, federal prosecutors filed three new charges against Trump for his handling of classified documents. Last month, the former president pleaded not guilty to 37 criminal charges in the case. Now, he's facing new counts of obstruction of justice and willful retention. Prosecutors accused 45 of wanting to delete security camera footage and sharing a classified war plan with people who didn't have the right clearance. A Mar-a-Lago worker has also been added as a defendant in the indictment for allegedly wanting to help Trump destroy the footage. Trump's reps called the new charges a "flailing attempt" to harass the former president. His trial is set for May 2024. Where officials have questions… Memphis, TN. Yesterday, the Justice Department announced it's opening a civil rights investigation into the city and its police department after the death of Tyre Nichols. Earlier this year, five Memphis police officers beat the 29-year-old Black man to death during a traffic stop. Now, the DOJ's investigation is looking into whether Memphis PD systematically violated Constitutional rights and other federal laws. What's ticking some people off… Alpha-gal syndrome. Yesterday, the CDC said the tick-borne illness has made more than 100,000 Americans allergic to red meat since 2010. The allergy develops after a tick bite injects a specific kind of sugar molecule. As many as 450,000 Americans are believed to have it. Where the show won't go on for now... The Emmys. Why we aren't saying "good soup"... Another Trader Joe's recall. While Anheuser-Busch is laying off hundreds of employees… Grimace gave McDonalds a McBump in sales. Forward this to a friend. Click here. In Case You Missed It The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is in full swing. 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