U.S. v. Live Nation: "Music industry's trial of the century"

Jury selection began on Monday, March 2, 2026, in the landmark federal antitrust trial against Live Nation and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster. The U.S. Department of Justice, joined by 39 states, is seeking to break up the entertainment giant, alleging it has used its "vertical integration" to monopolize the live music industry and drive up ticket prices. High-profile witnesses, including Kid Rock and executives from major sports teams, are expected to testify over the next six weeks.