Lionel Richie Faces Backlash From Fans After Canceling Concert 1 Hour After Showtime
etonline.comLionel Richie is facing backlash from fans after canceling his sold-out concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City an hour after he was supposed to take the stage.
On Saturday, the «All Night Long» singer was booked to perform alongside Earth, Wind & Fire, however, the event was canceled and rescheduled for Aug.
14 after fans had already filled the venue. At 8:30 p.m., Richie took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the show would not go on and cited «severe weather» as the reason for cancellation.Due to severe weather and being unable to land in the NY and surrounding areas, I’m unable to make it to the show tonight.
I’m so bummed. We are rescheduling the show to Monday Aug 14. Can’t wait to perform for you all. Tickets for tonight’s show are valid for the show on Monday.«Due to severe weather and being unable to land in the NY and surrounding areas, I'm unable to make it to the show tonight,» Richie wrote. «I’m so bummed.
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