Madonna and Live Nation Face Lawsuit Over Late Concert Start Time

The pop star and concert promoter plan to 'vigorously' defend the case, attributing the delay to a technical issue during soundcheck.

Madonna and Live Nation are facing a lawsuit from two fans who allege that the singer's late start to a concert in New York City caused them harm. The concert, part of Madonna's Celebration Tour, was scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. but reportedly began after 10:30 p.m.
The plaintiffs, Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden, claim that the late start time resulted in increased transportation costs and disrupted their work and family responsibilities the next day. They are suing for unspecified damages.
Madonna and Live Nation have responded to the lawsuit, stating that a technical issue during soundcheck on the day of the concert caused the delay. They plan to 'vigorously' defend the case.
This is not the first time Madonna has faced criticism for late concert start times. In 2019, a fan sued over a delay for a US show, but the case was voluntarily dismissed a month later.
Despite the lawsuit, Madonna's Celebration Tour, which marks the 40th anniversary of her breakout single, Holiday, has received positive reviews, particularly for its European leg.