Two concertgoers have filed a lawsuit against Madonna, Live Nation, and the Barclays Center over a significantly delayed concert start time during her Celebration Tour in New York City.

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Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden purchased tickets for Madonna's December 13 concert scheduled for 8:30 PM at the Barclays Center. The show didn't begin until 10:45 PM, ending around 1 AM. The lawsuit cites "unconscionable, unfair, and/or deceptive trade practices" and breach of contract.

The plaintiffs argue they faced challenges with transportation and next-day responsibilities due to the late finish. They also note that Madonna's December 14 and 16 shows at the same venue experienced similar delays.

This isn't Madonna's first legal battle over late starts. During her 2019 Madame X tour, she faced similar lawsuits:

• Nate Hollander sued in Florida but later voluntarily dismissed the case
• Andrew Panos and Antonio Velotta filed a lawsuit in New York, reaching an unspecified settlement in July 2020

The current lawsuit claims the defendants were aware of Madonna's history of late starts, citing recent delays in Washington, DC, and Boston performances. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages.

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