All articles tagged with #concert delay
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Consequence of Sound
Lauryn Hill headlined the 2025 Essence Festival at the Caesars Superdome with a delayed start due to scheduling issues, resulting in a nearly empty stadium by the time she performed, but she delivered a memorable set despite the late hour and low turnout.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by WTOP
Fan recalls attending a 1970 Sly and the Family Stone concert in D.C. where the band was famously late, causing tension among fans, but ultimately delivering a memorable performance after a long wait, highlighting Sly Stone's legendary status and notorious punctuality issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Madonna's representatives have stated that the singer will "vigorously defend" legal action brought by fans after she was more than two hours late for a show in New York, citing a technical issue as the cause of the delay. The fans are suing for unspecified damages, claiming false advertising and negligent misrepresentation. This is not the first time fans have objected to Madonna being late for her shows, and the singer's Celebration tour, which includes over 40 songs from her career, has received rave reviews despite the controversy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Page Six
Sara Haines criticized Madonna for being a "diva" and disrespectful to her fans after the singer was sued for starting her concert two hours late. Co-hosts Alyssa Farah Griffin and Joy Behar agreed with Haines, while Sunny Hostin and Ana Navarro defended Madonna, stating that being late is part of her "allure." The lawsuit alleges "false advertising" after Madonna's delayed Brooklyn show, but a source claimed technical issues during sound check caused the delay.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Daily News
Madonna's first North American stop on her "Celebration" tour at Brooklyn's Barclays Center was delayed by nearly three hours, leaving some fans angry and disappointed. The sold-out concert attracted 14,000 fans, but Madonna didn't hit the stage until around 11 p.m., causing some concertgoers to leave and boo. The late start was attributed to sound-checking and technical issues. Despite the delay, the concert was described as a fearless and thought-provoking performance by promoter Live Nation. The tour, originally scheduled to start in July, was postponed due to Madonna's illness and is set to run through late April.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
Johnny Depp has injured his ankle, causing the Hollywood Vampires to delay their upcoming tour dates. The group, consisting of Depp, Alice Cooper, Joe Perry, and Tommy Henriksen, has rescheduled performances in New Hampshire, Boston, and New York for July. Depp has been advised not to travel for the time being and is looking forward to resting up for the European leg of the tour. Despite his legal battles and being sidelined by Hollywood productions, Depp has performed in concerts and signed a deal with Dior.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Glamour
Severe weather forced Taylor Swift fans in Nashville to wait out the concert delay for nearly four hours in the pouring rain, causing many to have panic attacks, pass out, and throw up. Swift finally appeared on stage at 10 p.m, skipping the opening acts, and performed until 2 a.m. Despite the chaotic conditions, most attendees on social media seem to have decided the hellish delay was worth it.