CMU School of Drama


Friday, November 13, 2026

Grenell's Live Nation Pay Draws Kennedy Center Ticketmaster Scrutiny

www.ticketnews.com: New reporting about the Kennedy Center’s planned transition to Ticketmaster is raising additional questions about potential conflicts of interest involving former Kennedy Center president Richard “Ric” Grenell, who received more than $260,000 in compensation from Ticketmaster parent Live Nation Entertainment in 2025 while simultaneously leading the federally chartered performing arts institution.

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