The Queen of Pop, Madonna, is facing legal repercussions after two disgruntled concertgoers filed a lawsuit following her significantly delayed start during the Celebration Tour in New York. Madonna, 65, has always been known for her electrifying performances, but this time it seems her tardiness took center stage.
Scheduled to grace the stage at 8:30 pm on December 13, Madonna kept her fans waiting for over two hours, with the show commencing only after 10:30 pm. The frustrated attendees, Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden, have now taken legal action, labeling the delay as “unconscionable, unfair, and/or deceptive trade practices.” Not just the iconic artist, but also Live Nation and Barclays Center find themselves entangled in the legal web.
In a lawsuit filed in Brooklyn, New York, Fellows and Hadden claim that due to the tardy start, the concert extended well past 1 am, creating transportation challenges for the attendees. The suit points out Madonna’s “long history of arriving and starting her concerts late.” The legal action includes charges of breach of contract, “wanton exercise in false advertising,” and “negligent misrepresentation.”
Madonna has not issued a public response to the lawsuit at the time of this writing. However, she did address her belated start time during the show, quipping to her fans, “A queen is never late.”
The legal saga unfolds against the backdrop of Madonna’s illustrious career and a touring history marked by occasional delays. While fans have often been forgiving, this time it seems some have reached their tipping point.
