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.
Ed Sheeran cancels his concert at Allegiant Stadium just before its scheduled start, citing challenges during the load-in of the show. Fans who had been waiting for hours were left confused and frustrated. The cancellation was communicated through Sheeran's Instagram post, leading to fans informing others in line. Allegiant Stadium apologized for the inconvenience and announced that the concert would be rescheduled for October 28. Some attendees experienced health issues due to the heat and lack of water.
Detroit Lions fans expressed frustration when Fox 2 interrupted the preseason game against the New York Giants to broadcast tornado warnings. The split-TV screen showed the game without audio for over 45 minutes, leading to complaints from fans on social media. While some understood the decision due to the tornado warnings in the area, others criticized the interruption and suggested alternative ways to convey the warnings.
