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Madonna Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over ‘Forcing’ Concertgoers to Watch Pornographic Content During Celebration Tour Performance
Madonna is facing a class action lawsuit filed by a concert attendee claiming deceptive practices and exposure to explicit content during her Celebration Tour. The suit, filed by Justen Lipeles, centers on a concert held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on March 7.
Lipeles alleges that the event started over an hour and a half late and that the venue's air conditioning was turned off at Madonna's request, creating an uncomfortably hot environment. The lawsuit states that many attendees, including Lipeles, experienced severe discomfort and illness due to the excessive heat. Furthermore, he claims that as a solution to the exceeding temperature in the venue, Madonna suggested to the crowd that they should remove their clothes if they were feeling hot.
The core of Lipeles' complaint is the claim that concertgoers were subjected to "pornographic" displays without prior warning. The lawsuit describes scenes of “topless women on stage engaging in simulated sex acts,” which Lipeles argues was inappropriate and unexpected for the audience.
As reported by The Blast, the lawsuit lists multiple offenses, including breach of written contract, negligent misrepresentation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false advertising. Lipeles contends that Madonna's actions demonstrate a "flippant disrespect" for her fans, likening the experience to watching a live pornographic film.
This lawsuit is not Madonna's first encounter with legal actions over her concert practices. She has previously faced multiple lawsuits over habitual tardiness and alleged lip-syncing during performances. The current lawsuit demands a jury trial and seeks compensatory damages, which could include a full refund of ticket prices or the disgorgement of all profits made from the concert.
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