VAN HALEN Supports Live Nation/Ticketmaster Deal

Reuters reports that Live Nation Inc.'s planned acquisition of Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. has received support from rock stars including VAN HALEN, SEAL and SHAKIRA ahead of a U.S. antitrust hearing on Tuesday.

The companies said they have received supportive letters and emails from these artists, even as others including Bruce Springsteen and Senator Charles Schumer have opposed a combination of the world's biggest concert promoter and largest ticketing company.

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