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Lauryn Hill performed late into the night at the 2025 Essence Festival in New Orleans, taking the stage at 2:30 a.m. to a nearly empty stadium due to scheduling delays, but fans defended her, emphasizing that the festival's overall delay was not her fault.
Madonna's legal team has requested the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by two men over her late concert start, arguing that the advertised start time did not promise when she would take the stage. The plaintiffs accused Madonna, Live Nation, and the venue of deceptive trade practices, but the dismissal request claims that no reasonable concertgoer would expect the headline act to perform at the printed event time. Madonna's team also argues that the plaintiffs do not plausibly allege any injury and that arriving home late is not a cognizable injury warranting a lawsuit against the pop icon.
Madonna responds to fans suing her for starting a concert three hours late, claiming that no reasonable concertgoer, especially a Madonna fan, would expect her to start on time. Her lawyers presented evidence of a positive Facebook post from one of the plaintiffs after the show and argued that concert attendees are aware of the variability in concert start times and duration. Madonna filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, asserting that fans got what they paid for: a full-length, high-quality show by the Queen of Pop.
Madonna's attorneys filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit over a late concert start time, arguing that the plaintiffs didn't demonstrate clear injuries and that late starts are common at concerts, especially Madonna's. The plaintiffs alleged false advertising and inconvenience, but Madonna's lawyers pointed out that one of them had praised the show on Facebook and that staying for the whole concert contradicted their claim of injury. This isn't the first time fans have taken action over Madonna's late starts, with a similar lawsuit in 2019.
Madonna responded to fans who sued her for starting her concert three hours late by suggesting they got what they paid for, arguing that no true fan would expect her to start on time. The lawsuit accused her of false advertising, but Madonna's team argued that it was illogical to expect her to start on time and that the delay was due to technical issues. Despite the delay, she put on a raunchy show and amazed her fans with a 45-song setlist highlighting her 40-year career.
Madonna has responded to a lawsuit filed by two fans over her late start at a New York concert, arguing that the fans' inconvenience does not warrant damages and that no reasonable Madonna fan would expect her to take the stage at the ticketed time. Her lawyers requested the lawsuit be dismissed, stating that concertgoers got what they paid for and that it's common knowledge that headliners go on later than the printed start time. The lawsuit was filed by fans who claim they had to wait for hours and faced transportation and work-related issues due to the late start.
Madonna's attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit against the pop superstar for starting a concert two hours late, arguing that the plaintiffs did not demonstrate any clear injuries. The lawsuit was filed by two fans who attended one of Madonna's global Celebration Tour shows in Brooklyn in December, alleging they were misled by the advertised start time. Madonna's lawyers argued that late starts are common at concerts, and pointed out that one of the plaintiffs had previously expressed admiration for Madonna's shows. This lawsuit is not the first time fans have taken action over Madonna's late start times.
Madonna is facing a lawsuit from two fans who claim her concert started over two hours late, leading to transportation issues and deceptive trade practices. Madonna's team plans to vigorously defend the case, citing a technical issue during soundcheck as the cause of the delay. This is not the first time the singer has been sued for late starts, with previous lawsuits during her 2019 Madame X Tour. The Celebration Tour, which began in October 2023, has faced delays and legal challenges, but Madonna continues to perform and receive support from celebrities like Amy Schumer.
Madonna is being sued by fans for allegedly starting her concert nearly two hours late at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, with the lawsuit claiming false advertising and seeking unspecified damages. Madonna and her team have responded, citing a technical issue during soundcheck as the cause of the delay and stating their intention to vigorously defend the case.
Madonna is being sued in a class-action lawsuit by fans who claim false advertising and negligent misrepresentation due to her consistently late concert starts, seeking damages for having to wait and potential additional costs. Legal experts are skeptical about the lawsuit's chances of success, citing fans' constructive notice of potential delays and the difficulty in proving damages. The lawsuit also targets Live Nation and the Barclays Center for promoting the show's start time despite Madonna's history of tardiness.
Madonna is being sued by fans for starting her concert more than two hours late at the Barclays Center in New York. The fans claim they had to leave the concert at 1 a.m. and struggled to find transportation, resulting in surge pricing for a ride share to get home for work the next day. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract and cites Madonna's history of starting concerts late. Madonna, Live Nation, and Barclays Center are listed as defendants in the lawsuit.
Madonna is being sued by ticketholders for starting her recent Brooklyn "Celebration Tour" concerts over 2 hours late, causing significant inconvenience and increased transportation costs for attendees. The lawsuit accuses her of false advertising and negligent misrepresentation, seeking damages for ticketholders who believed the concerts would start promptly at 8:30 p.m. This is not the first time Madonna has faced legal troubles for starting her shows late, as a similar lawsuit was filed during her "Madame X" theater tour in 2019.
Madonna is being sued by concertgoers for allegedly starting her shows two hours late, breaching the advertised start time of 8:30 p.m. The lawsuit claims "negligent misrepresentation" and points out a pattern of tardiness in her previous tours. The suit has earned class-action status in New York, and the plaintiffs are seeking damages for "unconscionable, unfair, and/or deceptive trade practices." Madonna's team has not yet commented on the lawsuit.
The hosts of The View criticized Madonna for starting her concerts two hours late, with panelist Sara Haines calling it disrespectful to fans who paid to see her. The discussion also highlighted that other artists like Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, and Pink are known for starting their shows on time. Madonna is currently facing a federal class action lawsuit from two concert attendees who claim her late start caused harm and breached her contract with ticket buyers.
The hosts of The View criticized Madonna for starting her concerts two hours late, with Joy Behar calling it "disrespectful" and Sara Haines emphasizing the importance of respecting fans' time. Madonna is facing a federal class action lawsuit from two concert attendees who claim her late starts caused harm and violated New York state laws. Despite some defending Madonna's habitual lateness as part of her persona, the hosts pointed out that other major acts like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are consistently punctual.