By Madonna, the 65-year-old Queen of Pop, is facing legal action from an outraged fan who claims he was tricked into buying tickets for a concert that featured displays of ‘pornography without warning.’ Justen Lipeles filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of other attendees of Madonna’s March 7 Celebration Tour show at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California.
According to The Blast, Lipeles alleges that the concert started over an hour and a half late and that the venue was uncomfortably hot because Madonna allegedly demanded the air conditioning be turned off. The lawsuit claims that fans were sweating profusely and becoming physically ill due to the heat, but Madonna apparently remained unfazed and even told the crowd to take their clothes off if they were hot.
Lipeles’ lawsuit also takes issue with Madonna’s raunchy onstage presence that night. He claims that he and fellow concertgoers were ‘forced to watch topless women on stage simulating sex acts,’ likening the experience to watching a pornographic film in action. Lipeles argued that “forcing consumers to wait hours in hot, uncomfortable arenas and subjecting them to pornography without warning is demonstrative of Madonna’s flippant disrespect for her fans.”
This is not the first time Madonna has faced legal action over her tardiness and onstage antics. She is currently facing two other class action lawsuits that attack her for her ‘total disrespect’ and her tendency to lip-synch during much of the show. In April, Madonna filed a motion to dismiss one of these complaints, arguing that it was illogical for fans to expect her to start on time.
Lipeles’ lawsuit differs from the others in that it specifically targets Madonna’s R-rated escapades. However, Madonna is internationally known for her provocative performances, which have recently included recreating a kiss with a backup dancer, flashing her underwear on stage, and donning racy outfits while performing sultry routines.
Despite the legal challenges, Madonna recently became the only woman ever to have six tours that grossed over $100 million each at the box office, joining the ranks of legendary acts like The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, U2, and The Eagles.
Lipeles is demanding a jury trial and seeking compensatory damages, including a refund of the tickets or Madonna disgorging all the money she made off the concert. The lawsuit accuses Madonna and Ticketmaster parent Live Nation of six offenses, including breach of written contract, negligent misrepresentation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false advertising, negligence/negligent infliction of emotional distress, and unfair competition.
As the legal battle unfolds, Madonna has reportedly sparked up a new romance with British boxer Richard Riakprohe, just days after ending her year-long relationship with Josh Poppe.
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