Reuters says that talks between the two companies are at an advanced stage, quoting "a source briefed on the matter".
However, it is understood that management and competition issues may still impede the deal.
The Wall Street Journal says that the company could be called Live Nation Ticketmaster.
Live Nation, the world's biggest concert promoter, and Ticketmaster have a long history: until recently they had a ticketing deal in the US and a similar arrangement in the UK expires at ...
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