Madonna's persistent tardiness prompts a federal lawsuit following a two-hour delay at her D.C. concert.
Once again, Madonna faces scrutiny for her habitual late starts to concerts.
On Friday, a federal class action lawsuit was initiated in Washington D.C., with three ticket buyers alleging that the iconic pop star was two hours late to both of her shows at the Capital One Arena in December.
The complaint, brought by Elizabeth Halper-Asefi, Mary Conoboy, and Nestor Monte, Jr., asserts that Madonna was scheduled to take the stage at 8:30 p.m. for her Celebration Tour but didn't start performing until 10:30 p.m.
The plaintiffs, who lodged their lawsuit through Washington D.C.'s Superior Court, argue that Madonna's chronic tardiness violated the terms of their ticket purchases.
According to the filing obtained by Rolling Stone, fans felt "deceived" and recounted having to leave the concerts early, thus missing out on the complete experience they paid for.
This latest lawsuit highlights the growing frustration among Madonna's fans regarding her erratic concert start times.
Prior complaints about similar issues had already overshadowed the pop star's recent tour, but this new legal action demonstrates that many concertgoers are no longer willing to tolerate the delays.
The case, currently under review, reignites a broader conversation about performers' responsibility to their audiences and the consequences of neglecting agreed-upon schedules.
