Madonna, Live Nation, and Barclays Center are seeking dismissal of a class-action lawsuit regarding alleged late concert start times during the Celebration Tour. The lawsuit centers on a December 13th performance at Barclays Center in New York City.

The key points of the lawsuit:

• Plaintiffs claim the concert was advertised to begin at 8:30 PM but didn't start until after 10:30 PM
• Concerts allegedly ended after 1:00 AM
• Plaintiffs argue they wouldn't have purchased tickets had they known about the delayed start time
• Some attendees reportedly faced transportation difficulties due to the late ending

The defense's main arguments for dismissal:

• Reasonable concertgoers understand that door times differ from performance times
• Opening acts typically perform before the main artist
• Plaintiffs failed to prove personal injury or damages
• The plaintiffs were aware of Madonna's history of late start times
• No specific transportation difficulties or increased costs were documented

Additional legal considerations:

• Defendants may seek to enforce Ticketmaster's arbitration clause
• Plaintiffs' counsel hasn't provided ticket purchase information
• Madonna and Live Nation reserve the right to compel arbitration pending discovery

The defendants maintain that attendees received "a full-length, high-quality show by the Queen of Pop" despite the timing concerns raised in the lawsuit.

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