Claire Rothman graces cover of new photography book, 'Women of Steel'
Claire Rothman, manager of the Fabulous Forum in Inglewood, Calif., until 1995, when she joined Ticketmaster for three years, is on the cover of a new photography book by Jan Dee Gordon. Called "Women...
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Charli XCX, Taylor Swift and Camila Cabello performed on stage during the Taylor Swift Reputation stadium tour Aug. 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Getty Images) Taylor Swift, who was...
View ArticleOVG Facilities To Manage New Arena
UPMC Events Center will seat more than 4,000 and be home to Robert Morris basketball and women's volleyball. (Courtesy Robert Morris University) OVG Facilities will manage Robert Morris University’s...
View ArticleHOT TICKETS: AUG. 30, 2018
Kenny Chesney proudly displayed his Georgia license plates to a delighted crowd when he played Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Paras Griffin) Kenny Chesney closed out his Trip Around the Sun Tour in...
View ArticleDead & Company Wraps Up Run
Dead & Company played 24 nights in 19 markets this summer before winding up at the Lockn' Festival in Virginia. (Dead & Company) Dead & Company capped its 2018 summer tour through 20...
View ArticleBehind The A's Design Decision
The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum site, one of two under consideration for the A's new home, could result in Oracle Arena (top) becoming a concert-only facility after the Golden State Warriors leave...
View ArticleRamping Up NFL Concessions Cuisine
Fat Rooster Drummies, served by Delaware North, will be on the menu for New York Giants and New York Jets games at MetLife Stadium this fall. (Courtesy Delaware North) Fat Rooster Drummies, Bahnbekyo...
View ArticleEsports Reviews Its Security Procedures
Law enforcement officials investigate a shooting at the GLHF Game Bar at the Jacksonville (Fla.) Landing. The shooting occurred Aug. 27 during a Madden NFL 19 video game tournament. (Getty Images)...
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MSG Names Richard Constable EVP
Richard Constable. The Madison Square Garden Co. has appointed Richard Constable to be executive vice president, global head of government relations and public affairs. In the newly created position,...
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Then There Were Two 'State Farm Arenas'
Atlanta or Hidalgo? Actually, the "State Farm Arena" moniker remains on the Hidalgo (Texas) Arena facade until a new title sponsor is found, but the website, email addresses and social media platforms...
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Longtime WWE Booker Ed Cohen Dies
From left: Comcast Spectacor’s Tony Cima, WWE star Stone Cold Steve Austin, Ed Cohen and Comcast Spectacor’s John Page in this undated photo. (Courtesy John Page) Ed Cohen, the tough, aggressive event...
View ArticleVersatile Shed Planned for Minneapolis
A 10,000-capacity amphitheater, the Upper Harbor Terminal Community Performing Arts Center, is in the planning process for North Minneapolis. It's expected to have 6,000 fixed seats. (Courtesy SHoP...
View ArticleOPENING NUMBER
University of Alabama officials recently announced major renovations to their football and basketball venues, plus a refresh of some nonrevenue sports facilities. The total cost will represent the...
View ArticleARAMARK'S BEER CYCLES BRING THE BREW TO YOU
It's three wheels, no waiting for beer lovers at 10 NFL stadiums this season. (Courtesy Aramark) Aramark’s new beer cycle program this season brings draft beer to the people at the 10 NFL stadiums...
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MANAGEMENT
MOVE OF THE MONTHSMG appointed Taylor Traversari general manager of Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C., a suburb of Raleigh. Most recently he served as the Raleigh Convention Center assistant...
View ArticleTOPTRACER RANGE AIMS FOR TOPGOLF'S TRAJECTORY
Toptracer Range’s setup turns bays at driving ranges into a social gathering spot. (Courtesy Toptracer Range)Editor's note:This is a longer version of the story that appeared in the September issue....
View ArticleA NEW SECURITY THREAT FROM DRONES: EXPLOSIVES
Drones, used for aerial photography, can also carry danger. (Getty Images) Earlier this month, two unmanned drones carrying 4 pounds of plastic explosives targeted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro...
View ArticleTALKING POINTS: AL GUIDO
Guido is scheduled to speak at the SportTechie Next conference in San Francisco in September (SportTechie is an affiliated publication), though he is not scheduled to dance.Editor's note:This is a...
View ArticleFOR MORE VENUES, IT'S THE LAST STRAW
Plastic straws, considered harmful to the environment, are falling out of favor at venues. (Getty Images) The desire to keep oceans cleaner has helped produce a sudden tidal wave of sentiment against...
View ArticleIN THE RED ZONE
(Getty Images) No property delivers, and delivers big, like the National Football League: TV ratings, ticket sales, sponsorships, stars and, yes, controversy. The league long ago usurped baseball as...
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