The U.S. Department of Justice, alongside 30 state and district attorneys general, filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for monopolizing the live concert industry. The suit claims that the companies use anticompetitive practices to dominate concert promotions and ticket sales, harming fans, artists, and venues. These actions include exclusive contracts and blocking competition, leading to higher ticket prices and limited options for consumers. The DOJ seeks to break up their monopoly and restore market competition