Madonna’s Celebration Tour, which wrapped up several days ago, has once again put the singer in legal hot water. A complaint was filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on May 29 by Justen Lipeles, an attendee of Madonna’s March 7 concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Lipeles alleges the event featured unwarranted sexual exposure.
The lawsuit claims negligent misrepresentation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false advertising, and breach of a written contract. Lipeles asserts that the concert, described as “pornography without warning,” involved numerous topless women performing explicit acts on stage, creating an uncomfortably hot environment that he found disrespectful to fans. He also mentioned that the concert’s delayed start and the heat made him feel ill.
Lipeles further alleges that Madonna requested the air conditioning be turned off and accuses her of lip-syncing her performance, despite fans paying for a live show. He seeks a refund for ticket costs and Madonna’s profits from the concert, stating,
“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.”
He criticized the 65-year-old singer’s lack of punctuality, noting the show, scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m., didn’t begin until after 10 p.m.
Lipeles’ suit follows several similar lawsuits against Madonna, accusing her of “unconscionable, unfair, and/or deceptive trade practices.” In response, Madonna’s team attributed the delays to technical issues and expressed their intention to defend against the claims.
This isn’t the first time Madonna’s concerts have faced legal challenges. In 2019, Nate Hollander sued Madonna after her Florida concert.
