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Pier Six Pavilion is under renovation, and is now named MECU Pavilion.

Recently announce Baltimore-area concerts include Brad Paisley at Jiffy Lube Live, Glassjaw at Rams Head Live and more.

Post Malone and 21 Savage, the rappers known for their hit single "Rockstar," announced tour dates on Tuesday, including a stop listed as Preakness in Baltimore on May 19.

A roundup of musicians and comedians who will be performing in the Baltimore area in the coming months.

Newly announced concerts coming to the Baltimore-area include Jeff Dunham, Joe Biden, Jeezy, Daughtry and more.

Newly announced concerts coming to the Baltimore-area include Eli Young Band at Baltimore Soundstage, G-Eazy at DAR Constitution Hall and more.

SMG Holdings Inc., which operates the Royal Farms Arena in Baltimore and many other venues, will be acquired by Canadian private equity fund Onex Corp.

Newly announced concerts coming to the Baltimore-area include Kesha & Macklemore at Jiffy Lube Live, Charm City Bluegrass Festival on April 27-28 at Druid Hill Park and more.

Live Nation Entertainment has submitted a proposal to buy SMG, the company that operates Royal Farms Arena and Pier Six Pavilion, among many other concert venues, according to a SportsBusiness Journal report.

Newly announced Baltimore-area concerts include rapper Vic Mensa, veteran rock bands Weezer and Pixies, R&B singer Brent Faiyaz and more.

Musician Kid Rock announced tour dates for his "Greatest Show on Earth Tour," including a stop at Baltimore's Royal Farms Arena in March.

The postponed Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey concert, originally scheduled for March 15 at Royal Farms Arena, has been canceled.

AEG Live Mid-Atlantic, one of the entertainment companies passed over for a contract to operate Baltimore's Pier Six Pavilion on Monday filed a formal protest with the Board of Estimates, which is tasked with approving the contract.

Amy Schumer postponed her performance tomorrow night at Royal Farms Arena “due to illness,” according to promoter Live Nation. It has been rescheduled for March

The Baltimore Development Corp. announced on Thursday that it had entered into exclusive negotiations with Live Nation and SMG to take over management of the outdoor venue.

Current manager the Cordish Cos. did not submit a proposal to renew its contract.

Luke Bryan, the country singer/songwriter known for hits like "Play It Again" and "Kick the Dust Up," will perform at Royal Farms Arena on April 8, Live Nation announced via a press release on Monday. Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch are also scheduled to perform.

Led by Adam Levine of "The Voice," Maroon 5 will bring its North America tour to Baltimore next September.

The influential R&B singer Janet Jackson will perform at Baltimore's Royal Farms Arena on Feb. 29, concert promoter Live Nation announced in a press release on Monday.

A lawsuit filed by Merriweather Post Pavilion operator It's My Amphitheatre Inc. (I.M.A.) claiming competitor Live Nation has a national and regional monopoly over the promotion of live music events was dismissed by a Federal judge last week, prohibiting the lawsuit from going to trial.

One Direction is coming to Baltimore next year, with a tour date at M&T Bank Stadium on Aug. 8.

Since he started 24-7 Entertainment in 1997, he's been working to bring in musical acts that provide excitement for audiences, booking about 100 shows a year in the Baltimore area, including the upcoming Shindig Music Festival at Carroll Park, with a lineup featuring Jane's Addiction, Rise Against, Gogol Bordello and Halestorm.

A federal judge this week allowed a Baltimore man's lawsuit against Ticketmaster's fees to move forward.

The power couple of Lisa Harris Jones and Sean Malone once again topped lobbying totals in Baltimore last year, bringing in $285,000 for their work in the city ¬— nearly double what businesses paid them a year before.

If "Bound 2" is your current love song with your boo or you consider Kanye West your one true valentine, here's good news: The Chicago rapper will headline Baltimore Arena on Feb. 14, Valentine's Day.

Ticketmaster and other ticket sellers could add unlimited fees to the price of admission for concerts and sporting events under legislation approved by a key City Council committee on Tuesday.

Rihanna reschedules 1st Mariner Arena show for April

Rihanna postpones Baltimore show at 1st Mariner Arena

A City Council committee approved a bill Thursday that would allow companies such as Ticketmaster to continue to charge unlimited fees in selling tickets to events in Baltimore.

The Baltimore City Council is poised to carve out an exception to its long-standing anti-scalping law to make clear that Ticketmaster can continue to charge user fees that irritate many customers.

Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake's Legends of The Summer stadium tour coming to M&T Bank Stadium on Aug. 8. Tickets on sale Feb. 28.

In a decision that could have implications for how show and sports tickets are sold in Baltimore, the state's highest court ruled Friday that service fees charged by Ticketmaster amount to scalping — setting up the possibility that people who attended some events may ultimately be eligible for refunds.

A traveling EDM festival might have seemed like a far-fetched notion last year, but Live Nation's IDentity is returning this year, with a show planned at Jiffy Lube Live again. Plus: the Hives, Linkin Park, Lucinda Williams, +

Young Money rapper Drake will bring his "Club Paradise" tour to Washington D.C.'s Verizon Center in May.

Madonna will perform at Washington D.C.'s Verizon Center on Sept. 23, Sept. 24 for her ninth world tour.

Marquee names like Lil Wayne, Rihanna and Elton John helped Baltimore concert venues defy national odds to have one of their best years in recent memory.

Lyric Opera House, Live Nation sued by Baltimore man over concert tickets; move to dismiss

Rams Head Live, 9:30 Club among top-selling grossing in the world

Jiffy Lube Live brings back tailgating for new concert season

Update: Coldplay to perform at the Verizon Center

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