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Jennifer Lopez is making a grand return to the Las Vegas Strip with a new residency titled "Up All Night Live in Las Vegas" at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace (CZR). The show will debut during New Year's Eve week with performances on December 30-31, 2025, and January 2-3, 2026, followed by eight additional shows in March 2026. This marks Lopez's return to Vegas following her successful "ALL I HAVE" residency at Planet Hollywood from 2016-2018, which grossed over $100 million across 120 shows. The new show will feature her chart-topping hits and exclusive new songs. Ticket presales begin June 2 for Citi cardmembers, with public sales starting June 6.

VEEPS, a leading global live-streaming platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Postmedia Studios to launch VEEPS All Access in Canada. The service offers unlimited viewing of premium concerts and live music entertainment for a monthly fee. Canadian subscribers can secure a special lifetime monthly rate of CAD $13.99 (30% discount) for unlimited access through summer.

The launch features exclusive content including live concerts from Metric at Toronto's Budweiser Stage, Sheryl Crow at Red Rocks, and Bryan Adams at Royal Albert Hall. The platform will showcase both Canadian artists like Shawn Mendes, Arcade Fire, and Alanis Morissette, as well as international acts such as Coldplay and Alicia Keys. Content is accessible via veeps.com and apps on various platforms including Apple TV, Roku, iOS, Samsung, and Android.

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) has announced the election of Richard Grenell to its Board of Directors. Grenell brings significant diplomatic experience as former U.S. Ambassador to Germany, Acting Director of National Intelligence, and Presidential Envoy for various missions. He currently serves as President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

The appointment aims to leverage Grenell's expertise in supporting Live Nation's mission to expand live music globally while advocating for industry reforms benefiting both fans and artists. Board Chairman Randall Mays highlighted Grenell's valuable perspective for the company's global growth initiatives.

Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) has signed a long-term lease to operate a new 5,300-seat entertainment venue in Centennial Yards, Downtown Atlanta's emerging sports and entertainment district. The venue will be part of the $5B+ mixed-use development project spanning 50 acres, developed by Centennial Yards Company, a partnership between CIM Group and Tony Ressler's group.

The state-of-the-art venue will complement existing facilities like Tabernacle, Fox Theater, and Buckhead Theater, offering performances across genres from national headliners to local artists. The development will feature premium experiences and elevated food and beverage offerings.

Centennial Yards' ongoing development includes Cosm (70,000-square-foot immersive entertainment venue), Hotel Phoenix (292 keys), and The Mitchell (304-unit apartment tower), all opening later this year. The master plan encompasses over 8 million square feet for residential, retail, hotel, and entertainment uses.

The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) and Live Nation (LYV) have announced the second year of their BMAC LIVE Accelerator Program. The program will select 20 emerging music business professionals for an all-expenses-paid, week-long immersive experience in Los Angeles from July 14-18, 2025. Applications open May 5 and close May 16, 2025. The program, powered by Live Nation's School of Live, offers hands-on training in show production, budgeting, artist relations, talent booking, marketing, and ticketing. Participants can apply for exclusive paid, part-time internship positions at Live Nation following completion. The initiative builds on last year's success and aligns with BMAC's broader mission of creating access, equity, and opportunity within the music industry through various programs including partnerships with Tennessee State University, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Academy of Country Music.

Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) reported strong Q1 2025 results, demonstrating robust growth in the live music industry. The company achieved operating income of $115 million and adjusted operating income of $341 million. Key highlights include record deferred revenue levels, with Concerts event-related deferred revenue up 24% to $5.4 billion and Ticketmaster deferred revenue up 13% to $270 million. The company sold 95 million tickets for Live Nation concerts, with stadium ticket sales up over 80%. Live Nation plans to expand its global venue network by adding 20 major venues through 2026, creating capacity for approximately seven million additional fans. The company maintains strong financial health with over 90% of debt at fixed rates and a weighted average cost of debt of 4.4%. Management expects double-digit growth in operating income and AOI for 2025.

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV), the world's leading live entertainment company, will participate in J.P. Morgan's 53rd Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference. The presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th at 7:10 a.m. PT.

Interested parties can access a live webcast of the session through the "News / Events" section on Live Nation's investor relations website at investors.livenationentertainment.com.

7-Eleven has announced a major partnership with Live Nation to expand its presence in the live music festival scene. The convenience retail giant will become the official naming rights partner of the When We Were Young Festival and will create branded experiences at The Governors Ball and Rolling Loud.

The partnership includes themed activations across all three festivals: the '7-Eleven® Hangout' at When We Were Young Festival featuring the 7-Eleven Stage, 'Slurpee® Street' at The Governors Ball designed as a New York City summer block party, and an enhanced version of Slurpee® Street at Rolling Loud celebrating hip-hop street art culture. These installations will offer Slurpee® drinks and create immersive brand experiences targeting younger audiences.

Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) has announced it will release its first quarter 2025 financial results after market hours on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The company's President and CEO Michael Rapino will host a teleconference at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) on the same day to discuss financial performance, operational outlook, and forward-looking matters.

A live webcast will be available in the 'News / Events' section of the company's investor website. Any supplemental statistical and financial information will be posted in the 'Financial Information' section.