Noted figurehead - Lawsuit filed against Madonna due to explicit performance at her concert.
During her "Celebration Tour," Madonna enjoyed huge success, but now she's facing a legal challenge. A concert attendee, who went to her March 7, 2024 performance in LA, is reportedly taking legal action against the iconic artist, according to The Blast. He cites six grievances in his lawsuit: breach of a written contract, negligent misrepresentation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, deceptive advertising, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and unfair competition.
The disgruntled fan expressed several issues, one of which was exposure to explicit content. Strippers were seen on stage simulating sexual acts. According to him, it felt like he was witnessing an adult film.
Madonna's Show: Uncomfortable Atmosphere Caused by Heated Environment
The man wasn't just psychologically disturbed but also physically. The hall's air conditioning was seemingly turned up to an unbearable degree. The complainant and other attendees claimed that they were sweltering from the heat. In response to fan complaints, Madonna allegedly encouraged the audience to strip.
A breach of contract was also accused of Madonna for her tardiness. Instead of starting the show as advertised at 8:30 p.m., it began at midnight. When Madonna finally took the stage, she supposedly sang only playback instead of performing live. The lawsuit argued that "Forcing consumers to wait for hours in hot, uncomfortable arenas and exposing them to pornography without warning shows Madonna's blatant disregard for her fans."
Madonna's Lateness: Not a New Surprise
The fan isn't the first one to sue Madonna for her tardiness during the "Celebration Tour." On December 13, 2023, she appeared on stage only at 10:30 p.m., two hours after the announced start time. Two fans sued Madonna over this, citing difficulty in returning home after the event's late finish.
The organizers defended themselves, claiming that no specific performance time for Madonna had been pledged. "No regular concertgoer - let alone a Madonna fan - would anticipate the headliner of a big arena gig to perform on schedule," their statement said. The delay was also attributed to technical issues.
Proving that even in 2019's "Madame X" tour, a fan sued Madonna, but later withdrew the lawsuit. Despite the legal hassles, the "Celebration Tour" achieved a remarkable milestone: as the first woman, she concluded six tours with profits exceeding $100 million each.
