Wiener Neustadt, Austria — A man accused of pledging allegiance to ISIS and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, Austria media reported. The plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still canceled Swift’s three performances in August 2024….
Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino and Smith Entertainment Group CEO Ryan Smith said this week that live events are more central than ever to culture and commerce in a post-pandemic world. Speaking at CNBC Sport and Boardroom’s Game Plan conference on Tuesday, the executives said that the high demand for in-person events has been unmistakable….
Fans enjoy Taylor Swift’s performance during The Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, Aug. 7, 2023. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images Many Americans have become accustomed to breaking up big purchases with buy now, pay later loans — including tickets for concerts and other live events. Going to…
