In a heartfelt gesture, Madonna honored her father, Silvio Ciccone’s 93rd birthday on Instagram.
According to Daily Mail, Madonna honored her father Silvio Ciccone's 93rd birthday with a touching Instagram post featuring rare photos while also dealing with lawsuits from fans upset over her concert delays.
The iconic singer, who turned 65 on Monday, posted a series of poignant pictures on Monday showcasing her affection for her father. Among them was an image of her embracing Silvio at one of her concerts. In addition to the contemporary snapshots, Madonna also included a throwback photo with her late mother, Madonna Louise Ciccone, whom she tragically lost at the tender age of five.
Fans of Madonna were quick to point out the strong familial resemblance in the photos, with many expressing their admiration in the comments. One user remarked, "I never realized how much you look like your father until I saw the last picture," while others praised Silvio for his significant role in her life.
The "Queen of Pop" accompanied the images with a touching message:
To The O.G. Daddy—-Happy 93rd Birthday Silvio! Congratulations for riding the roller coaster of life with humor and sanity intact. Thank you for sharing your mantra in life with me: which is: 'I'm Gonna Go until the Wheels fall off.' Nothing can stop us! Love you to the moon and back.
Michael Fellows and Jonathan Hadden have filed a class action lawsuit against Madonna. The plaintiffs are upset over the late start times of her concerts at the Barclays Center in December. They claim her actions amount to false advertising and deceptive trade practices and seek unspecified damages.
Madonna countered the lawsuit by filing a motion to dismiss it, arguing that true fans would be aware of her tendencies to start shows late. She stated, "If a fan is familiar enough with Madonna's concert history to know her performances run for two hours and fifteen minutes, that fan would surely know that Madonna typically takes the stage well after the ticketed event time (after an opening act, set transition, and so on) and plays late into the night."
The concerts in question reportedly commenced around two hours after the advertised start time, leading to significant discontent among attendees.
Elizabeth Halper-Asefi, Mary Conoboy, and Nestor Monte, Jr. filed a separate lawsuit in April over similar grievances concerning a concert in Washington, D.C., on December 18. The D.C. event was reported to be uncomfortably hot, and it was alleged that Madonna lip-synced parts of the performance.
Adding to the plaintiffs' frustration, Madonna reportedly told the D.C. audience, "I am sorry I am late… no, I am not sorry, it's who I am… I'm always late." This statement was cited as evidence of "Madonna's arrogant and total disrespect" towards ticketholders.
The federal lawsuit also emphasized the lack of prior notice about the delayed start times, which caused extended waiting periods for concertgoers.
Despite the mixed reactions, Madonna remains undeterred, engaging with her fans and celebrating personal milestones. Her public acknowledgment of her father’s life and their shared mantra is a testament to her resilient spirit.
Madonna celebrated her father Silvio Ciccone's 93rd birthday with an emotional Instagram post that included rare and nostalgic photos, highlighting their strong familial bond. Alongside this, she is facing legal challenges from fans who are unhappy about the late start times of her concerts, which has led to multiple lawsuits alleging false advertising and deceptive trade practices. Despite these issues, Madonna remains engaged with her fans and continues navigating personal milestones and professional challenges.
