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Lollapalooza Co-Founder Predicts No Concerts Until 2022
Coronavirus // July 20, 2020

Americans hoping to attend a concert this year may have to find other ways to entertain themselves. The Hill reported on its blog that Lollapalooza co-founder Marc Geiger predicted U.S. fans may have to wait until 2022 to see a concert because of COVID-19. The...

Coronavirus Refunds: Austin City Limits Ticket Holders To Get Reimbursement, Carryover Options
Coronavirus // July 01, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds on things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Concertgoers are receiving the option to get refunds for tickets to postponed events or keep their tickets for next...

Amazon Opens Coachella Shop With On-Site Delivery
Amazon // March 27, 2019

Amazon has opened a curated store for the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the company said in a press release. The store, available online at amazon.com/Coachella, will feature what Amazon calls “festival essentials,” items like sunscreen, cameras, earrings and Pedialyte. The goods will be...

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Former MoviePass Executive Charged with Wire Fraud and Money Laundering

February 24, 2023
A former executive at MoviePass was charged with wire fraud and money laundering for allegedly taking money to pay for a party at Coachella. Khalid Itum was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Tuesday (Feb. 21) on a federal grand jury indictment alleging he embezzled $260,000 from the movie subscription service’s parent […]

Lollapalooza Co-Founder Predicts No Concerts Until 2022

July 20, 2020
Americans hoping to attend a concert this year may have to find other ways to entertain themselves. The Hill reported on its blog that Lollapalooza co-founder Marc Geiger predicted U.S....

Amazon Opens Coachella Shop With On-Site Delivery

March 27, 2019
Amazon has opened a curated store for the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the company said in a press release. The store, available online at amazon.com/Coachella, will feature what...