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AEG Live CEO Refutes Exit Speculation
AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips refutes media speculation that he might be leaving his post to focus more on artist management.
Live Nation International Promotes Three Execs
Live Nation has announced three new appointments within its International Music Division, which is overseen by CEO of International Music Alan Ridgeway.
KC Masterpiece/Kingsford Sign On For Keith Urban Tour
Following last year’s successful run with Tim McGraw, KC Masterpiece Barbecue Sauce and Kingsford Charcoal have signed on as headline sponsors of the 2009 Keith Urban Escape Together tour, Billboard has learned. The tour is expected to begin in May and play arenas.
Albright To Lead Ticketmaster’s Echo
Tawn Albright has been tapped to lead Ticketmaster’s Nashville-based Echo operations in the position of GM and VP, effective immediately.
Madonna To Extend Sticky & Sweet Tour
Madonna will head back on the road with her Sticky & Sweet tour this summer for roughly 25 more shows in the U.K. and Europe, adding to the total of what’s already the top-grossing tour ever by a female or solo artist.
Taylor Swift Plots First Headlining Tour
As expected, Taylor Swift will embark on her first headlining tour this spring, beginning April 23 in Evansville, Ind. The 52-city trek will feature “multiple costume changes” and a stage with a “fairy-tale castle,” according to Swift’s publicist.
Billboard Extended Q&A: Live Nation CEO of Ticketing Nathan Hubbard
As concert promotion giant Live Nation makes its move into ticketing, the man leading the effort discusses the opportunities ahead.
Aterciopelados To Tour U.S. In April
Colombian alternative band Aterciopelados will tour the U.S. in April in support of their latest release on Nacional, “Rio.”