Monopolies

Oasis on Sept. 4 announced it was adding two more shows to its sell-out reunion tour next year, days after a contentious ticket sale left many fans fuming.

"Two extra Wembley Stadium shows have been added due to phenomenal demand," the British band said on X, adding they would be on Sept. 27 and 28, 2025.

Live music tentatively returned in 2021 after Covid shutdowns. More artists got back on the road in 2022, yet still hit pandemic-related snags. But 2023 has been a blockbuster for the live-music business: Taylor Swift and Beyoncé circled the globe with headline-grabbing extravaganzas, and they weren't the only story.

Excitement is building among Taylor Swift fans in Latin America who have endured months-long queues, expensive tickets and, in one case, assault to realize their dream of seeing the pop superstar.

There were no winners in Sunday’s draw for the Jackpot lottery in Greece for the 15th draw in a row.

As a result, it is expected that the prize will reach 17 million euros when the next draw is held on Thursday.

The numbers in Sunday’s draw were 42, 39, 16, 9 and 5. The bonus, or Joker, number was 12.