4 h. ago FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events

The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics

Sport

36 h. ago Why I’m hosting a concert for Palestine at Wembley Arena | Brian Eno

I hope tonight’s gig will have the same galvanising effect as the 1988 Nelson Mandela concert – and give people courage to speak out about GazaIn the summer of 1988 the music festival producer Tony Hollingsworth organised a concert at Wembley Stadium in London to celebrate the 70th birthday of Nelson Mandela. He offered the BBC the rights to broadcast it live, but the corporation was nervous. Mandela had been in jail since 1962 and, to the extent that he was a well-known figure, he had been branded a “terrorist”. Hollingsworth met BBC executive Alan Yentob, who was wavering. “Alan,” Tony said, “you’ve got to bite the bullet.” Eventually Yentob agreed, replying: “I’ll give you five hours. If the bill improves, I’ll increase the time.”Conservative MPs were soon organising a parliamentary motion, deploring the BBC’s editorial decision. Opponents of Mandela’s African National Congress (ANC) were right to be worried about the concert. The event was broadcast to a global audience of 600 m...

Politics

3 d. ago Ricky Hatton's death leaves Gary Neville 'sick' as he reflects on time together

Manchester United legend Gary Neville was among those to pay tribute to Manchester City fan and boxing icon Ricky Hatton after he was found dead in his home aged just 46

Events

4 d. ago 80s music icon dies after health battle as 'heartbroken' bandmate pays six

An 80s music star has sadly died and his bandmate has issued a short statement following the announcement as fans gather on social media to pay tribute

Events

4 d. ago Ricky Hatton dead: Manchester City pay tribute to 'loved and revered' fan after sad death

Ricky Hatton has passed away at the age of 46, and Manchester City have confirmed that there will be a minute's silence before Sunday's Manchester derby

Events

6 d. ago FanDuel agrees to pay Jacksonville Jaguars $5 million to offset losses from ex

The fee will help offset the nearly $20 million that a former employee stole from the NFL franchise

Economics

6 d. ago Strictly’s Wynne Evans offers fans chance to stay at his house for weekend

The opera singer, radio host and former Strictly star has launched a fan club where you can pay to support him - but you might just win a free holiday

Politics

1 week ago Rock legend dies after long health battle has heartbroken fans pay tribute

Beloved rock star Rick Davies, frontman of chart-topping band Supertramp, has died after a lengthy battle with his health and devastated fans, friends and loved ones have gathered to share their sadness

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1 week ago Rock legend dies after long health battle as heartbroken fans pay tribute

Beloved rock star Rick Davies, frontman of chart-topping band Supertramp, has died after a lengthy battle with his health and devastated fans, friends and loved ones have gathered to share their sadness

Events

2 w. ago Big Brother star begs fans to help raise funds for hospital treatment

Former Big Brother star Marcus Akin has taken to GoFundMe to ask fans to donate £3,500 in order to help him pay for medical treatment as he labels it a 'social experiment'

Economics

3 w. ago Five unforgivable acts of Celtic negligence as fans pay the price for Champions League calamity

How much longer can the Parkhead board hide behind the manager?

Sport

3 w. ago Criminals face ban from pubs, concerts, and sporting events under new sentencing powers

Judges will be able to dish out driving limits, travel bans and restriction zones for any offence, in any circumstance, irrespective of where the offence took place

Events

3 w. ago Morton manager Dougie Imrie visibly moved as fans and players pay tribute to baby daughter following sad death

Remi Imrie tragically passed away at Wishaw Hospital in the early hours of Tuesday morning, just 20 days after she was born.

Sport

3 w. ago Lifelong Scots football fan creates portrait book in emotional tribute to beloved club

'Portraits of Passion: We are Hibernian FC’ by dad Duncan Simpson explores 150 different fans stories in attempt to pay tribute to the clubs landmark 150th birthday.

Sport

3 w. ago Michael Ball supported by fans after breaking silence on family death

Michael Ball has shared his heartache after the death of his mother Ruth Parry Ball, with fans flocking to pay tribute

Events

4 w. ago Brendan Rodgers on Celtic fans 'sack the board' chant and who will really pay the price

The fans unleashed their fury during and after the goalless draw with Kairat Almaty

Economics