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Madonna has issued a statement after she blasted fans who walked out of her Manchester show on Monday night (14.12.15).
The incident occurred when the 57-year-old superstar was booed by disgruntled music goers at the 'Rebel Heart Tour' concert - after she was an hour late arriving on stage and went over time by 40 minutes due to a "corrupt video file".
Rather than appease fans, the singer - who was frustrated at the setback - dished out a foul-mouthed rant to the 21,000 crowd, during which she said: "The video crashed. We had no video and we had to wait until we could reboot ... All you bitches who keep complaining about it can shut the f*** up!"
But the Queen of Pop took to Facebook to explain the matter fully and say she was "so sorry" to disappoint fans, after she was forced to cut three songs from the set list.
She wrote: "FACTS: its good to have them before you jump to conclusions! The entire video for my show crashed as I arrived for sound check. The back up file was corrupt. We had no choice but to reboot and pray for a good outcome. The video lights 75% of my show. We can't play in the dark. We were rebooted and ready by 9:30 even though we planned to go on earlier. I had to make cuts in show before show started. 'Dress You Up' was one of them and my third guitar song. This still brought us past the 11:00 curfew! (sic)"
She continued: "But we went on and the venue was kind enough to extend till 11:39! It was there choice not mine to end the show! Always want to finish. So we all missed the last three songs! And I'm sorry about that. And I thank all my Rebel Heart fans for understanding! We did our best! And we still had to pay a fine! That life. PS you still got to see an amazing show. And only missed 12 minutes!! The #?rebelhearttour? goes on (sic)".
Due to the technical difficulties, the show also ended abruptly with no encore.

Nicki Minaj has upset fans and a charity after announcing she will play a concert in Angola.
The 33-year-old rapper is due to headline a Christmas festival in the capital of Luanda on Saturday (19.12.15), titled Show Unitel Boas Festas.
But Angola's government has been accused of oppression, intimidation and imprisoning supporters of democracy, and the Human Rights Foundation has written to the the 'Anaconda' singer to ask her to cancel her performance.
Thor Halvorssen, head of the non-governmental organisation, recently wrote in a letter to the star: "Ms. Minaj, you are well known for being involved with charities such as the Get Schooled Foundation, which helps motivate young people to graduate from high school and succeed in college. If you move forward with this performance for the dictator and his family, you will be in league with the people stealing educational resources and opportunity from young Angolans."
Halvorssen also highlighted the case of Angolan hip hop artist Luaty Beirao, who was arrested in June after attending a meeting that discussed democracy in the country.
And since Angola's President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has been accused of corruption in the past, fans have rallied together and protested against the singer's decision to accept the country's invitation to play.
One wrote via her official Facebook page: "Dear Nicki Minaj, could you please postpone your visit to Luanda until democracy is born in Angola?"

Example has invested a six-figure sum in UK Tech Startup WantMyBet.
The 33-year-old rapper - real name Elliot Gleave - has joined a long list of celebrities including Ashton Kutcher, Madonna and U2's Bono who have added startups to their business portfolios.
Talking about the new venture, Example said: "It's a really exciting time in the UK for new enterprises and entrepreneurs. I've been keeping my eyes out for new emerging companies and WantMyBet was one that grabbed my attention. Combining the social element with betting is a very interesting space that I can see doing very well."
The company helps bettors placing stakes on football games by revealing statistics and success rates of each tipster, helping them separate the 'cash cows' from the 'stinkers'.
And Example admitted it was the perfect partnership as he is a "massive" football fan and would use the site himself.
He added: "WantMyBet is a genuinely innovative platform that I think will change the way people place their football bets. Being a massive football fan I'd definitely get on this site to find tips for the weekend."
Bettors can sign up to the service at www.wantmybet.com

Adele cried during her first full live concert in four years at New York's Radio City Hall.
The 27-year-old singing superstar was performing as a part of an hour-long live special aired on American TV channel NBC on Monday (12.14.15), and a tear-jerking rendition of her latest song 'When We Were Young' prompted the teary-eyed star to give an emotional speech.
Addressing the crowd, she said: "I know I've been quiet, I just wanted to come back and surprise you. I didn't want to tell you anything because I wanted it to be a surprise. I feel like this is the start now."
The 'Hello' hitmaker - who released her comeback LP '25' last month - said she was "happy" to get the show over with because she was "so nervous" about performing after so long.
She blubbered: "We've been planning it for months and I'm just so happy and before the show I was like, 'Oh God I want it to be over,' because I was so nervous, but I've managed to remember every moment of this show."
According to The Sun, newspaper Adele - who has just added 56 dates in the US to her 2016 world tour - was seen leaving the stage as the credits for the show rolled and broke down in the arms of a friend.

Lewis Hamilton is "very serious" about a career in music.
The Formula 1 ace spends all his time away from the race track in his studio, which he built mainly for ex-girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger, and while it started as a hobby Lewis is keen unveil his tracks to the world.
He said: "Music has been a huge passion of mine since I was really young. I started playing guitar when I was 13. In here, I can be me, I can be vulnerable. I can show a side of me that people don't get to see."
"The plan was that it always started as a hobby but it's got to a point now where it's very serious ... If I'm not training, getting ready for the race, I'm here."
The 30-year-old sportsman says his "work ethic" in the studio is on par with when he's racing, but in the studio environment he can be himself.
Speaking to CBS while giving a guided tour of his studio, he said: "I never thought I would have people following me. You know, fans. I want to share it with them, I want to see what they think. My work ethic is exactly the same here as it is on the racetrack. But it's just here I can be me."
Lewis has had a lot of support from popular rappers Tinie Tempah and Miguel who have both praised the racing driving champion's music.
'Not Letting Go' hitmaker, Tinie said: "It's really, really good. It's interesting. I'm curious to see how people will react to it."
And Grammy-nominated Miguel, previously said: "Lewis Hamilton is a very talented musician."

Liam Payne thinks Noel Gallagher's recent rant about One Direction was "sad".
The 22-year-old singer is a self-confessed fan of the former Oasis star, but has admitted to feeling disappointed by Noel following his criticism of One Direction's music, suggesting he was two-faced about the issue.
Liam explained: "The funny thing was, I met him the day the story came out.
"I didn't know it was coming out, and he came up and said, 'All right, mate? How are you doing?'
"I was like, 'Fine thanks, mate. Nice to meet you'. The next day I read the story and thought, 'How sad is that?' He completely dissed us. Nice to diss your fans, isn't it?"
Liam said Noel should feel proud that he's helped inspire the next generation of musicians.
He told BBC Radio 1: "It's sad because they genuinely led me to a path of singing. That's something they should be genuinely proud of.
"They don't think before they speak. You never know who was a fan of your music. Especially when you were as big as they were. Do it with grace. Good old Noel, bless him.
"I had to have a moan about that at some point. I'm over it."
The comments come shortly after Noel criticised the chart-topping boyband and fellow Brit Adele in an expletive-filled rant about the current state of the music industry.
He said: "Bar Kanye. You watch him on the MTV Awards and you think, 'You can f***ing stay, you're all right. Who gives a s**t what f***ing One Direction do?
"C***suckers, all of them in rehab by the time they're 30. Adele, what? Blows my f***ing mind."

Charlie Puth uses his friend's break ups to inspire his music.
The 'See You Again' hitmaker has revealed his latest track 'We Don't Talk Anymore' with Selena Gomez was partly-inspired by the heartbreak of a good friend.
He shared: "I remember a conversation I had had with my friend. He had just broken up with this girl, and I was like, 'So, are you going to talk to her anymore?' And he was like, 'Nah, we don't talk anymore.'
"I was trying to cheer him up, so I did a dumb little face, and I was like, (singing) 'We don't talk anymore.' It became a cool melody, and I realised that this guitar beat fit perfectly over it."
The 24-year-old singer also revealed the 'Heart Wants What It Wants' hitmaker felt a sudden connection with the song when he played it for her.
He shared to MTV News: "I met up with Selena. And she went through a very public relationship, on and off, and she could just relate to the song and the lyrical sentiment.
"I was playing the song for her, and she just started singing the second verse. I got chills. I was like, 'Oh my gosh, that sounds so real. You need to sing on it.' And she said yes."

Jeremy Davis has quit Paramore.
The 30-year-old bassist formed the group with singer Hayley Williams in 2004 but now he has decided to walk away from her and guitarist Taylor York.
The remaining members admit Jeremy's decision has been "painful" to accept.
The 'Still Into You' hitmakers announced the news in a statement on their Facebook page and the remaining two members have vowed to continue as Paramore.
The statement reads: "These last few years have held some of the most fulfilling moments we've had yet ... as people, as friends, and as a band. The Self-Titled era was one that we knew would be important for us but also one we'd eventually have to move on from. In moving forward, there is growth, pain, and change ... and sometimes the change is not at all what you hoped for. We've written and re-written this countless times and there's just not a good way to put it ... Jeremy is no longer going to be in the band with us. To be honest, this has been really painful. After taking time to consider how to move forward, we ultimately found that we really do believe Paramore can and should continue on. And so we will (sic)."
However, It's not the end for Paramore who have promised they will still be heading out on the forthcoming 'Parahoy' cruise and will perform concerts in 2016.
Paramore - who released their self-titled LP in 2013 - continued: "We're really thankful for the people who have helped see us through hard times before and what we've discovered is that those people are just as much a part of this as we will ever be. We're hopeful for Paramore's future and we're also excited for what Jeremy's going to do next.
"Thank you all for your support and your belief in us. It's kept us going. We will see some of you really soon on 'Parahoy'. If you're not coming on the cruise, we will still see you in 2016."

AC/DC are bringing their 'Rock or Bust World Tour' to Europe in 2016.
The 'Highway To Hell' hitmakers announced the news on their website www.acdc.com on Tuesday (15.12.15).
The announcement reads: "MORE BIG NEWS! The 'Rock or Bust World Tour' is coming back to Europe! The tour dates begin on 7th of May in Lisbon, Portugal at Passeio Martimo De Alges and runs through 12th of June at Ceres Park in Aarhus, Denmark (see below for full list of dates). Tickets are on-sale starting, Friday, December 18 (sic)."
The Australian rockers - who have been clocking up 50 shows around North America and Australia - will perform without founding member Malcom Young, who was unable to continue with the band due to suffering from dementia, and ex-drummer Phil Rudd, who was given an eight-month home detention sentence for drug possession and making threats to kill earlier this year.
However, Angus Young, Cliff Williams, Brian Johnson, Stevie Young and Chris Slade will soldier on and play the tour, which sees the heavy rockers play two massive shows in the UK in June at London's Queen Olympia Park and Manchester's Etihad Stadium.

AC/DC 'Rock or Bust World Tour' 2016 European tour:

Sat 4 June - London, England The Stadium at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Thur 9 June - Manchester, England Etihad Stadium

Sat 7 May, Lisbon, Portugal Passeio Martimo De Alges

Fri 13, Marseille, France Stade Velodrome

Thur 19, Vienna, Austria Ernst Happel Stadium

Sun 22, Prague, Czech Republic Letnany Airport

Thur 26, Hamburg, Germany Hamburg Stadium

Sun 29, Berne, Switzerland Stade de Suisse

Wed 1 June, Leipzig, Germany Leipzig Stadium

Sun 12, Aarhus, Denmark Ceres Park