A fan named Justin Lipelez filed a class action lawsuit against Madonna, listing a number of complaints, including the allegation that he was “exposed to pornography without warning.”
Lipeles claimed that he and other concert-goers were not warned about the sexually explicit material that was part of the choreography for the concert, which was performed as part of Madonna’s “Celebration Tour.” TMZHe claimed he was shocked by the content of her show and that it was not what he paid to see. Lipeles said he was “forced to watch topless women onstage mimicking sex acts,” which he said was like watching porn. He also claimed the venue’s air conditioning was turned off and that he and other concertgoers became ill due to the heat, and Starr’s response to his complaints was to tell the audience to take off their clothes, according to TMZ.
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 14: (EXCLUSIVE) Madonna performs during the opening show of her The Celebration Tour at the O2 Arena in London, England on October 14, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live Nation)
According to TMZ, Lipeles’ legal papers also included complaints about the star starting the show more than an hour and a half late, as well as allegations that he was lip-syncing onstage.
Angry fans have sued Live Nation and other parties involved in the “Celebration Tour” for breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false advertising, negligent/culpable infliction of emotional distress, and unfair competition. explosion.
He argued that the defendants “deliberately and deceptively failed to inform ticket buyers” of important issues before the concert, and that “by making consumers wait for hours in a hot, uncomfortable arena and then exposing them to pornography without warning, they demonstrated a wanton disrespect for Madonna’s fans.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 15: (EXCLUSIVE) Madonna performs during The Celebration Tour at the O2 Arena in London, England on October 15, 2023. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live Nation)
The lawsuit cites a previous incident in which Madonna arrived late to a venue, sparking backlash after the venue’s air conditioning was turned off.
According to The Blast, Lipelez argued that Madonna and her tour promoters were aware of her habits and should have taken steps to inform fans of the important information before the start of the concert.
Mr. Lipeles has requested a jury trial to address his complaints against Madonna and her associates.
According to The Blast, he is seeking damages for breach of written contract because the concert did not start on time, as well as pre- and post-judgment interest, court costs and attorneys’ fees. (RELATED: ‘She’s too self-centered’: Boy George slams Madonna: Report)
Lipeles is seeking an injunction stopping the defendants’ “unfair trade acts and practices,” compensation for the amounts he and other fans paid for tickets, and a refund of ticket prices and/or any profits Madonna made from the concerts.
Madonna has not publicly addressed the matter.
